The name is a direct reference to the story of the Tower of Babel. This explains the history of the creation of different languages; languages and cultures that make the world richer and more beautiful. At the Babel restaurant, we celebrate this diversity. In terms of people but in terms of Amsterdam too.
Babel is open every day from 10:00 to 22:00 and is made up of three parts: the City Bar, the Amsterdam Food Court and the Open Kitchen. You can also head out to the roof terrace for the best view of Amsterdam. Taste the city, welcome to Babel!
You are welcome to visit the Amsterdam Food Court every day, to let your senses to be stimulated by the many flavours that Amsterdam has to offer. The menu is made up of accessible dishes from many different cultures present in the city, offering something for everyone. From tasty salad bowls to a range of speciality breads and from stonebaked pizza to delicious dishes from the wood-fired grill.
Try the City Bar for a cup of fresh coffee with an Amsterdam pastry, but also for an ice-cold special beer and good conversation. Where possible, we work with local producers, as in the case of the beers from Gebrouwen Door Vrouwen and Brouwerij ‘t IJ.
You are welcome to visit the Amsterdam Food Court every day, to let your senses to be stimulated by the many flavours that Amsterdam has to offer. The menu is made up of accessible dishes from many different cultures present in the city, offering something for everyone. From tasty salad bowls to a range of speciality breads and from stonebaked pizza to delicious dishes from the wood-fired grill.
Try the City Bar for a cup of fresh coffee with an Amsterdam pastry, but also for an ice-cold special beer and good conversation. Where possible, we work with local producers, as in the case of the beers from Gebrouwen Door Vrouwen and Brouwerij ‘t IJ.
hamburger met frites en lokaal bier
burger + fries + local beer
pizza met frisdrank of heineken (30cl)
pizza + soda or heineken (10oz)
pita kip met frisdrank of heineken (25cl)
pita chicken + soda or heineken (25oz)
fresh fruit salad
panini omelet bacon
croissant ham, cheese (warm)
ham, dubbel kaas
ham, double cheese
mozzarella, tomaat, basilicum
mozzarella, tomato, basil
suri kip
suri chicken
kaas, bacon, tomaat, ei,mosterdmayonaise
cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, mustard mayonnaise
avocado, bacon, tomaat, ei, doritos pure paprika
avocado, bacon, tomato, egg, doritos sweet chili pepper
gerookte kipfilet, bacon, tomaat, ei, mosterdmayonaise,
doritos pure paprika
smoked chicken, bacon, tomato, egg, mustard mayonnaise,
doritos sweet chili pepper
mozzarella, tomaat, basilicum
mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
artisjok, tomaat, olijf, mozzarella
tomato, artichoke, olive, mozzarella
tonijn, crème fraîche, rode ui, zwarte olijf
tuna, creme fraiche, red onion, black olive
salami, chili peper, mozzarella
salami, red chili, mozzarella
italiaanse ham, rucola, parmezaanse kaas
italian ham, rocket, parmesan cheese Babeldo
vegetarische burger, frites, koolsalade
vegetarian burger, fries, coleslaw
runder burger, frites, koolsalade
beef burger, fries, coleslaw
gegrilde zalm filet, frites, groene salade
grilled salmon fillet, fries, green salad
sukade steek, frites, koolsalade
flat iron steak fries, coleslaw
gerookte spareribs, frites, koolsalade
smoked spare ribs, fries, coleslaw, pita
gegrilde kip citroen, rozemarijn, frites, koolsla
grilled chicken, lemon, rosemary, fries, coleslaw
tzatziki, frites, koolsla
tzatziki, fries, coleslaw
bavette, chimmichurri, frites, coleslaw
flank steak, chimmichurri, fries, coleslaw
grilled broccoli, garlic, red chili
roasted sweet potato, creme fraiche
tofu, avocado, komkommer, wortel, bosui, tauge, edamame, ei, oosterse dressing
tofu, avocado, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, bean sprouts, egg, oriantal dressing
rode tonijn, avocado, komkommer, wortel, bosui, tauge, ei,
wakame
red tuna, avocado, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, bean sprouts,
egg, seaweed
the fish reader 10,95
zalm of garnalen, avocado, komkommer,
wortel, bosui, tauge, ei, wakame
salmon or gamba’s, avocado, cucumber, carrot, spring onion,
egg, seaweed
vegetarian
chicken
tuna, salmon, shrimps
avocado, komkommer, wortel, bosui, tauge, ei
avocado, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, bean sprouts, egg
avocado, komkommer, wortel, bosui, tauge, ei
avocado, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, bean sprouts, egg
Babel can be accessed easily by public transport – metros, trams and buses stop nearby. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the stop at Amsterdam Central Station. The OBA Central Library is on the left of the Central Station (when standing with your back to the station). You walk past the trams and the Double Tree by Hilton hotel. At the end of Oosterdokskade, you will see the building.
If you are arriving by car, please follow the signs to Oosterdokskade. You can park in the Oosterdok car park, for example. This car park is next to the Central Station and can be reached from the A10. From the garage, it’s just a couple of minutes’ walk to the Central Library. For more information, go to: http://www.parkingcentrumoosterdok.nl/
Please note: the approach to the Oosterdok car park via Piet Heinkade will be closed for renovation works until early 2019. The parking facilities are therefore only accessible via the route: Prins Hendrikkade – ODE bridge – Oosterdoksstraat.
There are free, covered bicycle-parking facilities underneath the OBA Central Library, providing space for 2500 bikes. You can park your bike here and collect it again 24 hours a day.