Café Wu

A Chinese restaurant with a serious wine programme isn’t something you find every day, and that’s exactly what makes Café Wu so interesting. If you enjoy discovering unexpected food and wine pairings, this place is absolutely worth knowing about.

When people think about great wine destinations in Amsterdam, Chinese cuisine is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. Café Wu completely changes that perception. Located on the edge of Amsterdam East, this modern bistro combines Chinese culinary traditions with European techniques and one of the most talked-about wine programmes in the city.

Another thing I love about Café Wu is that it doesn’t feel formal or intimidating. The atmosphere is lively, the team genuinely enjoys talking about wine, and later in the evening the venue transforms into something of a listening bar with vinyl records playing in the background. It feels like the kind of place where wine lovers naturally gather.