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Restaurant · Amsterdam

Café de Klos

A snug, no-frills ribs-and-grill joint near Leidseplein known for big, cheap racks of spare ribs.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Foodies
  • Local-life seekers
  • Night owls
Not for

—

Worth it for couples and solo travellers.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • A full rack of spare ribs — the house signature — get the marinade
  • Garlic bread and a beer — all the supporting cast you need
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Huge portions of ribs at low prices make it one of the better-value casual meals near the centre.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's tiny and doesn't take bookings, so queues form fast in the evening.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With friends

    Cheap, generous and unfussy — a solid pre-night-out feed.

  • Couples

    Cozy in a cramped way; fun rather than romantic.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
budget
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Right at opening to skip the queue
Booking
Walk-in only
Accessibility
Very small, tight seating
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