Her famous diary is still on view here. Eating Out Amsterdam is probably more famous for its caf s and bars than for its restaurants. Being a notably cosmopolitan and liberal city, a certain calmness also pervades most restaurants and caf s in the town perhaps due to the fact that in certain caf s it is legal to smoke hash. Most of the restaurants in the city are not Dutch but oriental, the best being Indonesian and Chinese. There are also a variety of French restaurants.
Dutch food is fairly substantial with plenty of meats, cheeses and potatoes.
It is commonplace to eat a variety of cold meats and cheeses for breakfast. Lively spots for eating include the Leidseplein and the neon-lit Rembrandtplein but it is advised to ask at your hotel for specific recommendations. The country code the Netherlands is 31 and the city code for Amsterdam is 20. A service charge is included in all bills but it is customary to round off bills and leave a small tip.