7 great restaurants near Ziggo Dome and ArenA

Last updated: May 19, 2026.

Planning an evening at the Ziggo Dome, Johan Cruijff ArenA, or AFAS Live? Then your night out naturally starts before the concert or event. Take a moment to sit down for a nice dinner, enjoy drinks with friends, or grab a quick, tasty burger before the doors open. In Amsterdam Zuidoost, you’ll find a surprising number of great restaurants within walking distance of the major event venues. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a full-course dinner, a date night restaurant, or a great spot for groups, these are some great restaurants near the Ziggo Dome and ArenA that will make your evening complete.

1. Ode to the Amstel
2. BAUT Backstage
3. Grandma Ietje
4. Villa Borghese
5. Miss Scarlett
6. Mchi
7. Loetje on the Amstel

Why dining around the Ziggo Dome is so popular

More and more visitors are turning their concert night into a full-fledged night out. Instead of rushing to grab a sandwich on the way, they’re taking the time to relax and enjoy a delicious meal before the show begins. Especially around ArenA Boulevard, there are many restaurants within walking distance of the Ziggo Dome, AFAS Live, and the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Also handy:

• Many restaurants are close to parking garages and the Bijlmer ArenA station
• You can easily travel by metro and train
• There are plenty of options for groups, couples, and families
• Many locations are ideal for a quick meal before a concert

Ode aan de Amstel

Looking for a quiet dinner before a concert at the Ziggo Dome or Arena? At Ode aan de Amstel, you’ve come to the right place! The all-day dining concept ensures you can dine on time and catch the subway to your concert without any stress. The daily-changing Chef’s menu features delicious classics with a surprising Asian twist. Whether you opt for an extensive 3-course menu or a quick burger: Ode aan de Amstel is the place to be.

The restaurant-café also has a beautiful quiet terrace on the waterfront so you can leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind you. During your dinner you can enjoy the boats on the Amstel. It doesn’t get much more relaxing than this!

BAUT Backstage

BAUT Backstage is BAUT’s “pop-up restaurant” located above the main entrance of the Ziggo Dome. BAUT Backstage is open on select dates during the best concerts. Are you visiting the Ziggo Dome and want to dine beforehand in a setting that takes you “behind the scenes”? Then book a table at BAUT Backstage!

Depending on the concert time, BAUT is open for lunch, drinks, or dinner. For each concert, BAUT creates a themed menu entirely in the style of the artist or show. For example, at “The Evening of Film Music,” there was a beautiful three-course menu with wine pairings curated by film director and winemaker F.F. Coppola; an over-the-top, colorful “Like A Virgin” menu at Madonna; and a toast at “Holland Sings Hazes” with a can of Heineken as a welcome drink.

Oma Ietje

Just two metro stops away (Holendrecht station), a five-minute drive, and less than a two-kilometer walk, you’ll find the coziest spot near the Ziggo Dome, AFAS Live, and the ArenA: Oma Ietje. They serve tasty, no-frills dishes like burgers, stew, tenderloin, fish, and various vegetables. But all with a special twist. Delicious bites to share and kick off a cozy evening. The kitchen opens for dinner as early as 4:30 p.m., so you can get to your event on time without rushing.

Miss Scarlett

Just two metro stops away (Holendrecht station), diagonally across from the AMC, a 5-minute drive, and less than a 2-kilometer walk is the recently opened restaurant Miss Scarlett. Miss Scarlett is a large, cozy brasserie serving international cuisine and featuring a spacious terrace. Perfect for a snack and a drink before a concert—highly recommended!

Villa Borghese in Amstelveen and Amsterdam

One place you might not expect to end up at all is the Italian restaurant Villa Borghese on Laan Nieuwer-Amstel in Amstelveen. It’s located in a residential area, but the atmosphere inside is pleasant and beautiful. And the antipasti is finger food! From this location, you’re also within 15 minutes of the parking garages around Ziggo Dome, AFAS Live, and the ArenA. Villa Borghese now also has a branch in Amsterdam itself. You can find them on David Ricardostraat at the Amsterdam-Sloten exit. From this location, you can also reach the parking lots around Arenaboulevard within fifteen minutes.

Asian restaurant Mchi

You can find Asian restaurant Mchi on IJburglaan in Zeeburg. It might sound a bit farther away, but in reality, it’s only a 15-minute drive to the Ziggo Dome, AFAS Live, and the ArenA. And it’s definitely worth it to enjoy the most delicious food here before your concert! I myself love sushi and Asian food, and I’ve never had sushi and Peking duck pancakes as delicious as here! And when you get the bill, it’s not even much more expensive than the average restaurant. ABSOLUTELY highly recommended!!!

Loetje aan de Amstel

Loetje aan de Amstel is located on the Amstelzijde in Amstelveen and, like all Loetje locations, is a top Grand Café known for its delicious meat. And because Loetje is very popular, it’s wise to make reservations in advance. The restaurant consists of different sections separated by the large bar in the middle. It’s cozy and pleasant, and in the summer you can also sit on their own terrace. Besides the meat they’re known for, they also serve delicious sashimi, sole, and much more. Great value for money because the plates you’re served are generously portioned. They have their own parking lot, and it’s only an 8-minute drive to the parking lots of the Ziggo Dome, AFAS Live, and the ArenA.

Where can you grab a quick bite before a concert?

Short on time? Then choose restaurants where you’ll be served quickly and that are close to the venues. Burger Bitch and the restaurants around Bijlmer ArenA station are especially ideal for this. Tip: always make a reservation in advance on busy concert nights. Restaurants fill up fast, especially during major concerts by international artists.

Which restaurants are suitable for groups?

Are you going to a concert with a group of friends or colleagues? Then spacious restaurants like BAUT Backstage, Miss Scarlett, and Oma Ietje are great options. Pubs and casual restaurants also often work well for larger groups.

Vegan or vegetarian dining near the Ziggo Dome

More and more visitors are looking for vegetarian or vegan options before a concert. Fortunately, many restaurants around ArenA Boulevard now offer several vegetarian dishes. Sushi, lunch, and international cuisine spots are particularly responsive to this trend.

Accessibility and parking

A major advantage of dining around the Ziggo Dome and ArenA is the ease of access. You can easily get here by:

• train
• subway
• bus
• car

Parking is available in the various parking garages around the Johan Cruijff ArenA and AFAS Live. On busy event days, be sure to allow for extra travel time. You can also reserve your parking ticket in advance at various parking garages. That way, you’re guaranteed a spot!

Dining out at other event venues

Are you going to a concert and looking for a restaurant at one of the other event venues in our country? We’ve also listed the 5 best restaurants near Ahoy and restaurants near GelreDome.

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