In the center of Amsterdam you can find really good, really authentic Italian food that isn't of those cheap tourist traps we stumble into far too often.

Saturnino on Reguliersdwarsstraat (5) has been around since 1989, and as far as I know is run and staffed exclusively by Italians. Owner and top chef Sebastiano Saturnino's food is superb and the wine list is quality while not overly expensive. Find seafood, salads, antipasto, pastas, meats, and even pizza (surprise surprise).

You can reach Saturino by taking trams 1, 2 or 5 from Central Station - it is the third stop. It is recommended to call for reservations in advance: +31 (0)20 6390102