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The best ice cream in Amsterdam
Start with Pisa IJs in Scheldeplein, Zuid, Van der Linde in Nieuwendijk and Massimo Gelato in De Pijp. Here are all 4, with why each one is worth it.
- Pisa IJsScheldeplein, Zuid · Gelato
Retro gelato stand serving generations of Amsterdammers since the 1930s.
- Van der LindeNieuwendijk · Ice cream
Central Amsterdam ice cream institution known for its distinctive whipped-cream style.
- Massimo GelatoDe Pijp · Gelato
Italian gelateria with several neighborhood locations and a devoted Amsterdam following.
- Monte PelmoJordaan · Gelato
Longstanding Jordaan gelateria with roots in the city’s traditional Italian ice cream trade.
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Where is the best ice cream in Amsterdam?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Pisa IJs (Scheldeplein, Zuid), Van der Linde (Nieuwendijk) and Massimo Gelato (De Pijp). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Amsterdam: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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