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La Place Terrace at OBA Amsterdam Library
The "OBA" is Amsterdam's large central public library not far from central station. On level 7 of the library can be found a V&D La Place Restaurant which is a good place for an inexpensive meal. It has a south-facing outside viewing terrace overlooking much of Amsterdam. |
Vroom & Dreesman (V&D) La Place is a popular self-service Dutch restaurant chain selling hot and cold foods. You can find salads, sandwiches, soups, pizzas, noodles, meat / fish dishes as well as coffee, tea and cakes. Beer and wine are also available. Food is freshly made on-site.
On the Jo Coenen Terrace (named after the building architect) you get a sweeping panorama southwards of the city. Particularly good views are available of the green Nemo science museum which looks like a ship's hull. Note, there is a large concrete ceiling and wall which does restrict views of the sky. Also take care when going outside with a tray as the doors are very heavy.
V&D also has a larger La Place restaurant on Rokin / Kalverstraat near Muntplein. If you are a fan of Italian food there is also Vapiano - a cheap pizza / pasta self-service restaurant and terrace on the ground floor just outside the OBA library.
V&D La Place, OBA Library (Level 7), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam