Vermeer is one of the city’s most exclusive restaurants and with good reason. Spread out over three historic Amsterdam buildings in the NH Barbizon Palace, one room is more of a lounge with a relaxed atmosphere and a fireplace, the general seating area is elegantly decorated with paintings and chandeliers and the third room is reserved for private parties. Each day the chef creates a menu based on the freshest, locally grown products he was able to procure from organic farms and the hotel's rooftop herb garden. A three-course meal can usually be had for around €65.