Circl prides itself on its sustainable approach to dining. The menu highlights delicious dishes with consideration for minimal energy consumption and waste. But it’s more than just a restaurant: even the building itself was built with circular principles in mind, insulated by fibres from repurposed jeans. Head up to the rooftop bar for a drink and a meeting, or join lectures and networking sessions that are open for everyone.
Circl | Gustav Mahlerplein 1b
You will find an oasis of greenery nestled right in the business spiderweb of Zuidas, between the VU university campus and its Medical Center. Walk through the fern and rock gardens and breathe in the tropical air inside the greenhouse. With an event schedule filled with cosy living room festivals and concerts, this place offers a respite from the organised city chaos.
The garden is open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on weekends from 12:00 PM).
Botanical Garden Zuidas | Van der Boechorststraat 8
Satisfy your craving for delicious hot pot at Yuan’s where skewers of meat, fish, tofu and vegetables are dipped into a delicious secret family recipe broth. It’s the perfect meal out for a catch up with friends on a cold weather day. This type of hotpot is inspired by Chengdu-style hotpot, straight from Sichuan province, but fear not: it caters to both spicy and non-spicy eaters alike. And if your group is mixed, you can get a half-and-half hotpot with different broths.
Yuan's Hot Pot Valley | Beethovenstraat 633
Fresh cheese, the wafting aroma of coffee cannolis straight from the bakery await every Thursday on the George Gershwinplein. Foodies will be well-catered to with empanadas and springrolls, fresh nuts and a whole stall of the licorice of your dreams (we hope). Open from 9:00 to 16:00, this one is definitely worth marking in your calendars.
Zuidas Market | George Gershwin Square
If live cooking over the fire sounds like your idea of fun, enjoy watching your meal come together on the open flame at Amsterdam Zuid’s newest addition. Here, seasonal produce is forged into balanced and texturally enticing combinations. The restaurant’s menu is geared towards shared dining, and an extensive wine and cocktail list will only add to the experience.
Nela | Beethovenstraat 515
Aside from the hustle and bustle of the RAI Amsterdam convention center, where there’s always something on the agenda, Zuidas has some highlights definitely worth your attention:
