Best burger restaurants in Amsterdam | I amsterdam (2024)

Rotisserie

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Ostentatiously, they might be dealing in grilled chicken, but Rotisserie’s burgers are something special, too. The Big Double Dirty with Black Angus Beef is the first that comes to mind, but vegetarian and, of course, chickenvarieties are also on the menu. And fashionistas, take note: thanks to their limited editions, the Rotisserie should definitely be your burger place of choice. There is a Fashion Burger and a Fake Mayonaise & Fried Chicken Karl Lagerfeld Caviar Burger. Dahling! But fashion or no, for many locals these are the best burgers in Amsterdam.

Rotisserie|De Clercqstraat 81 / Beukenplein 17

Cannibale Royale

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Don’t worry, they won’t actually try to turn you into a cannibal here, that would be illegal. But for all other carnivores, Cannibale Royale is the perfect place. Meat can be ordered by weight, from 200 to 1000 (!) grams, and the burgers follow suit in terms of specularity. The Cannibale Burger is the jewel in the crown, featuring pulled pork, sauerkraut and bourbon-flavoured barbecue sauce. Of course, a craft beer wouldn’t go amiss here, and so several varieties are on offer. co*cktails are on the menu too, which is especially handy as Cannibale Royale is one for the night owls, open until 2 in the morning on weekdays and until 3 on weekends.

Ter Marsch & Co

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Ever since the opening in 2014, the burgers from Ter Marsch & Co have come to the attention in the Netherlands and abroad. Originally from Rotterdam, but finally (and thankfully) available in the heart of Amsterdam. According to the judges of the Best Burger Benelux competition, the Mexico-inspired Holy Moly hamburger stood out in the meat-based category for “its taste, creativity, originality, looks and presentation”. The burger with a Wagyu and Spanish Black Angus beef patty, sweet-and-sour tomatillo, coriander-avocado mole, chilli-carnitas pork belly, chorizo cream, cheddar, crispy bacon and lime Jarritos cream is a lot to handle but after tasting it, we understood why they’ve walked away with the prize for the second year running.

Burgerbar

The Burgerbar is the best place for DIY freaks and those that can never find their perfect burger. The build-your-own system lets you choose every element of your own customised burger. And the options are extensive, from the meat – Irish beef, chicken or Wagyu? – through the toppings – fried egg, blue cheese, avocado – to the sauces. It’s hard to not go overboard here, but create with care and you will be rewarded with your perfect burger.

Burgerbar | Kolksteeg 2 / Warmoesstraat 21 / Reguliersbreestraat 9 / Prinsengracht 478 / Stadionweg 255

The Butcher

All burgers here are prepared using Aberdeen Angus beef. So far, so deliciously traditional. But when it comes to toppings, there are some more exotic varieties: there is a version with truffles and grilled onion, a lamb burger, a veggie one and The Babaganoush, which has, well, baba ganoush on it. Don’t tell the purists, but there’s even a hotdog on the menu. One more thing: The Butcher has a secret. Behind the doors to the walk-in fridge is a proper speakeasy – The Secret Kitchen. You do need to know the password, but, dear reader, our lips are sealed.

Ellis Gourmet Burger

If you're downtown, enjoy a delicious gourmet burger courtesy of Ellis. All patties are made using the best ingredients by star chefs who continuously work on refining the recipes. Menu highlights include the sustainable Beyond Burger, which is 100% vegan and the Ellis Special 2.0 artfully stacked with 100% minced beef, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and the special Ellis sauce.

Thrill Grill

The excellently-named Thrill Grill is the result of Michelin-bestarred chef Robert Kranenborg’s search for the ultimate hamburger. He has found it, and you can eat it here. The Classic Beef Thriller has tender Dutch beef, melted cheese, lettuce, bacon and – but of course! – a secret sauce. If this still doesn’t convince you, the menu also includes burgers with salmon, chicken, pulled pork, falafel and even a hotdog version, all prepared in the wood-fire oven.

Geflipt

Handily located around the corner of the Albert Cuyp Market, this is the place to be for salt-of-the-earth fare – classic burgers, ice-cold beer and a good cup of coffee. Burger options include one with blue cheese, one with chicken, one spicy one, one vegetarian one and the house burger topped with a fried egg.

George Bistro

There are several Georges all over Amsterdam, and this bistro in chic Oud-Zuid is the newest member of the family. A small but perfectly shaped menu includes lobster, burgers and classic French bistro fare. Among the burger options are a pastrami-and-sauerkraut creation, a halloumi burger and, in keeping with the ritzy location, various skinny options.

Burgermeester

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No fewer than twelve burgers are on the menu at Burgermeester’s three locations spread across town.Beef, lamb, chicken, lentils, salmon or goat’s cheese burgers… if you’re not the most decisive person in the world, prepare for some dithering. Thankfully, there is one thing to make one’s order easier: choose the variety option withthree mini burgers. If, after that, you still think you can do it better, compose your own burger, fill in a form and hope that it gets selected as the customers’ special, which changes monthly.

Burgermeester|Albert Cuypstraat 48 / Elandsgracht 130 / Plantage Kerklaan 37

Biertuin

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Hamburgers and craft beers are match made in heaven, and Biertuin's wide range of both means you'll have plenty of combinations to try. Our burger tip: the Porkbelly Beef Bun made with slowly cooked pork belly, crispy Spanish ham and a delicious chorizo mayonnaise.

De Biertuin | Prinsengracht 494 / Linnaeusstraat29 / Jan Evertsenstraat 135