Auberge Amsterdam: the well-known fine-dining spot in De Pijp has reopened >> (2024)

One of Amsterdam’s finest new restaurants is Auberge, which isn’t entirely new. The acclaimed establishment in De Pijp is returning after being declared bankrupt last year. With some help from the owners of 212, De Juwelier, Bistro de la Mer, and De Mark, you can once again enjoy high-level dining at the renewed Auberge Amsterdam.

Why you want to visit the new Auberge Amsterdam

In the heart of De Pijp, an old familiar face is rising again. Meet the renewed Auberge Amsterdam, which has rebounded after a few months and is ready for a fresh start. Formerly known as Auberge Jean & Marie, the restaurant now operates under the name Auberge Cuisine Française (former owner Marije stepped away from it hence ‘Jean et Marie’ no longer feels right). The solid concept remains largely the same, featuring plenty of French classics with a modern interpretation. Never change a winning team, the new co-owners must have thought; after all, the restaurant has received several gastronomy awards, including Bib Gourmand and a mention in the Gault&Millau guide.

The restaurant’s previous lack of profitability was partly due to the pandemic and the accompanying lockdowns. When they were allowed to reopen, they couldn’t find good staff, so the owners themselves returned to the kitchen, occasionally aided by a friend in the service. It no longer met the quality and reputation they had worked hard to establish over seven years. Add to that the higher prices, and the owners couldn’t sustain it any longer – much to the dismay of the regular guests.

Menu Auberge

The menu at Auberge Amsterdam is classically French. Think leeks with buttermilk and lime vinaigrette as a starter, and for example, confit duck leg with white beans and jus with salted orange as a main course. And although French cuisine is very meat-oriented, vegetarians are also well-catered for here.

The regular guests are happy and grateful that Auberge’s hospitality adventure doesn’t end after their bankruptcy. While other establishments owned by the new co-owners often have a Michelin star, Auberge aims to remain accessible and of high qualitywithout too much fuss. The restaurant should be inviting, even a bit unpretentious within its genre. This means that you can go there for a good glass of wine with a plate of snails, but also for an extensive French dinner.

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Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
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FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-!
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour

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Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.

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