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Best hummus in Amsterdam, right now

Esh Pitabar is the top pick - fresh pita, good hummus, Oud-Zuid. Dabka brings the Lebanese side of things and is the better evening option. Hummus Bistro d&a is the one for shakshuka and siniya.

Last checked - June 2026

Good hummus comes down to the chickpeas, the tahini ratio, and whether the pita is actually fresh. All three places below get that right - they differ in what else they bring.

01Middle Eastern / Oud-Zuid

Esh Pitabar top pick

Van Baerlestraat 51, Oud-Zuid · €€

They are serious about their dough - everything is made in-house, from the warm, charred pitas to the pizzas, and you can taste the difference. The menu is strong across the board: start with the sabich (fried eggplant, boiled egg, tahini, amba, pickles in the pita) and you will understand why people keep coming back. Great atmosphere and excellent cocktails, especially on a sunny day when the terrace fills up. The Rijksmuseum location gets busy when the museums shut; go before noon or after three.

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02Lebanese / Centrum

Dabka Lebanese, city centre

Oudezijds Kolk 69, Centrum · €€ · daily 09:00-23:00

A Lebanese kitchen in the old city, on a canal just off the main drag, open till 23:00. The hummus is fresh and well-made, the pita baked in-house, and the surrounding mezze - tabbouleh, kebbeh, flatbreads with olive oil and garlic - is how you should eat here. Go for a full spread rather than a quick pita stop. The better choice for an evening meal.

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03Middle Eastern / three locations

Hummus Bistro d&a shakshuka & siniya

Westerstraat 136 (Jordaan), Maasstraat 72, Oostenburgergracht 185 · €€ · daily from 12:00

A solid, fun and casual hummus bistro - the kind of place you can drop into without a plan. Hummus is the anchor but the menu goes further: shakshuka (two eggs in spiced tomato sauce with pita and pickles), meatballs, siniya (chopped lamb and beef on roasted tomato and eggplant with tahini), and more. Three locations across the city so there is usually one near you.

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Common questions

Where is the best hummus in Amsterdam?

Esh Pitabar on Van Baerlestraat 51, near the Rijksmuseum (Oud-Zuid). Pita and hummus made fresh multiple times a day. Get the shortrib pita or the sabich.

Where can I get Lebanese hummus in Amsterdam?

Dabka on Oudezijds Kolk 69 in the city centre. Open daily 09:00-23:00. Lebanese kitchen with freshly baked pita, hummus, tabbouleh and kebbeh. Good for an evening mezze spread.

Does Esh Pitabar do food other than hummus?

Yes - the full menu runs from hummus plates and pitas (sabich, shawarma, kebab, shortrib) to homemade pizzas. They make everything in-house and are serious about the dough. The sabich is the one to get.

Where can I get shakshuka or siniya with hummus in Amsterdam?

Hummus Bistro d&a - three locations: Westerstraat 136 (Jordaan), Maasstraat 72 (Rivierenbuurt), and Oostenburgergracht 185 (Oost). The shakshuka is two eggs in spiced tomato sauce with pita and pickles. The siniya is chopped lamb and beef on roasted tomato and eggplant with tahini. Open daily from 12:00.

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