Sinck

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Sinck Amsterdam: Modern French Dining & Wine Bar on the Prinsengracht - Michelin Recommended

A Wine Bar and Restaurant on the Prinsengracht

Sinck is the project of sommelier Sabas Joosten, formerly of the three-Michelin-starred De Librije. The address is a classic Amsterdam canal house, split into two distinct experiences: a lively wine bar downstairs and a calm, focused restaurant upstairs. The guiding principle is quality with a low threshold — the kind of place where you can drop in for a glass or settle in for a full evening.

Burgundian Cooking, Classic French Roots

The kitchen turns out what the team calls “Bourgondische gerechten” — dishes rooted in a classic French base, prepared without unnecessary fuss. The emphasis is on clear, bold flavours and carefully made sauces. On the menu page, they warn that you might find yourself thinking about the bisque or the duck for days after. That directness, paired with a relaxed atmosphere, is what defines Sinck’s Modern French approach.

A Wine List That Rewards Curiosity

The wine bar offers a changing selection of exciting wines by the glass, alongside small bites like ham, croquettes, and oysters. Upstairs, the full wine list runs to about 400 bottles, spanning price segments and styles. There are even a few wines kept off the printed list, stored in a private wine room for those who ask. The team is happy to guide both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers.

Michelin Recommended 2026

Sinck’s combination of confident cooking, genuine hospitality, and a serious wine program earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction in 2026. It’s a recognition that matches the restaurant’s ambition: to serve memorable, unpretentious food on one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals.