Date: June 13, 2023

The Jordaan, who doesn't know this beautiful neighborhood? But did you also know that this neighborhood has a rich history? The Jordaan used to be a poor working-class neighborhood where mostly artisans, sailors and factory workers lived. It was a neighborhood where life was hard and conditions were harsh. But despite these difficulties, the residents had a strong sense of belonging and a unique culture.

Then and now: the Jordaan

In the 1960s, the neighborhood began to change. Artists and students flocked to the Jordaan and revitalized the neighborhood. A creative scene emerged and a variety of events such as street parties, musical performances and poetry nights were organized. The Jordaan became a place where people came together and enjoyed life. 

Nowadays, the Jordaan is a cozy, trendy neighborhood with lots to do. You will find hip restaurants, cozy pubs The neighborhood is located between the waters of the Prinsengracht, the Brouwersgracht, the Singelgracht and the Leidsegracht. Every Monday morning and Saturday, the 400-year-old Noordermarkt hosts a market, where you can pick up delicious fresh produce, as well as vintage clothing or score a spring roll. As a real estate agent in the Jordaan, this is a pleasant neighborhood to work in!

CAFÉ RESTAURANT VERLAN

Wine bar Envy made way for Café Restaurant Verlan on Prinsengracht off Lauriersgracht in February 2023. The building is a converted warehouse with the bustling 9 streets around the corner. Verlan has a French cuisine and serves dishes such as steak tartare, sea bass from the grill and côte de boeuf. At lunch, you can also go for a crispy chicken burger, ravioli or avocado on toasted sourdough bread. Verlan is also great for settling down for a drink. So they have an extensive drink menu with tasty wines and cocktails as well as bar bites like oysters, blinis or the classic bitterball. The long marble bar and open kitchen invite you to stop by for a bite and/or drink at the bar. It is encouraged to stop by on the off chance. The restaurant always tries to keep tables free at the bar early or late in the evening. 

PAZZI

In the Jordaan you will find Pazzi, a cozy pizzeria located in a side street off the Elandsgracht. Here you can enjoy fresh, crispy wood-oven pizzas prepared according to traditional recipes. The name Pazzi is derived from an important family of bakers from Florence. In addition to the Jordaan branch, Pazzi also has branches in Old West, East and North. Soon even a new branch will open in the Pijp area.

At Pazzi you have delicious antipasti, such as: burrata, focaccia, insalata caprese and parmigiana. As a main course, you have a choice of 20 kinds of pizza, including pizza of the day. You can finish with delicious dolci. These include: tiramisu, crème brulee, affogato and scroppino. You can also get cocktails and digestivi, such as: moscow mule, aperol spritz, limoncello and grappa.

You can enjoy the pizza on the spot in the cozy dining area. Don't feel like cooking? Then there is also the possibility of taking away the pizzas.

CAFÉ PARLOTTE

In 2020 opened on Westerstraat: Parlotte, which means chatting about the everyday and about life. Parlotte is a restobar serving wine and generally French food. It gives the atmosphere of a French café. There is also a nice terrace in front where you can enjoy the sunshine. From 16:00 you can go for drinks. A glass of wine, beer or champagne and oysters, charcuterie, cheese and more. Do you have choice stress, then you will be made quite difficult, because the wine list consists of more than a hundred different types of champagnes and wines! Dinner is available from 17:00. The chefs prepare a daily fixed three- or four-course menu consisting of fresh and seasonal products. On Saturdays and Sundays, Café Parlotte is open from 13:00!

LA PERLA

In the heart of the Jordaan is a busy street popularly known as "Little Italy. This is because of the large number of Italian restaurants. Only one of these makes pizza, namely: La Perla (the pearl). Every week, La Perla imports the best ingredients from Italy. For example, the genuine Campanian buffalo mozzerella D.O.P. is imported from southern Italy three times a week to guarantee its freshness. Thus, La Perla's policy is to work with regional and non-industrial products as much as possible. In the middle of the business is the wood-fired large stone oven that is essential for making good pizzas. In addition to pizzas, La Perla also prepares pastas and sandwiches and they have a changing wine list. You can take the pizzas yourself or order from the menu across the street and enjoy them there in the indoor or outdoor seating area. The pizzas are best if you eat them à la minute - that is, just out of the oven. This is why La Perla does not take phone orders. 

 

Real estate agency Amsterdam at Home has its own neighborhood specialist for every neighborhood. They are aware of everything that goes on in the neighborhood, including the Jordaan. We combine this knowledge with our real-time data to achieve maximum results for our clients.