Food & Drinks in the RAI
Our restaurants
RAI Amsterdam has sufficient fixed and flexible catering locations. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a freshly baked croissant, a la carte lunch, Thai food from a food truck or a fresh beer with your feet in the sand.
We are happy to ensure that every visitor has plenty of choices.
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Grand Cafรฉ
Grand Cafรฉ is the perfect location to start your day with a freshly ground coffee and something tasty. The informal setting makes it the ideal networking spot. As soon as the sun shines, you can enjoy a delicious burger from the Oklahoma Smoker on the terrace, or a special beer at the beer bar.
Strandzuid
Behind the RAI with a view on the water, you will find Strandzuid. An oasis of peace, comfort and summer. When the sun is out you can enjoy the heated terrace, with a view over the Beatrixpark. Strandzuid is open daily for lunch, drinks or dinner in the evening.
The Traveller
All Aboard! The Traveller, the cosmopolitan restaurant in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, opened its second location in the RAI.
The menu at The Traveller is adventurous, with a mix of traditional world dishes prepared according to modern cooking techniques. And with beers and wines originating from all corners of the earth, the bar menu offers a true voyage of discovery. Local residents, entrepreneurs, students and conference visitors are welcome from morning until late in the evening for just a cup of coffee, fresh smoothie, lunch or dinner.
Restaurant Selva
On top of nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel restaurant Selva boasts a breathtaking 360ยบ panorama of Amsterdam. Complementing this view are sumptuous dishes, each echoing the diverse flavors of Latin America's lush terrains. Every morsel transports you to the heart of vibrant rainforests.
La Place
Our La Place restaurant is an enjoyable location where you can choose from a great selection of typical Dutch lunch meals like home-made salads, fresh fruit bowls, sandwiches and smoothies. Prepared on the spot and ideal to take along with you when there is no time to sit back and relax.
Mr Grill
Start your day at Mr Grill with an extensive breakfast with breakfast burgers and pancakes. During the day salads, burgers from Burgerij and Dirty Fries are available. You can also pop-in for a draft beer or glass of wine!
On-the-go meals
Freshly prepared sandwiches, sushi, international street food or an Italian pizza or pasta. There is a lot of choice presented on site or served from mobile food trucks.
Make a reservation?
Do you want to be assured of a place in one of the restaurants in the RAI?
Then book a table via our online reservation system for the day and time that suits you.