ARLES IS A MODERN FRENCH BISTRO WITH A DISTINCTIVE AMSTERDAM SIGNATURE.
CASUAL AND SHARP, WITH ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ROOM FOR INDIVIDUALITY.
SEASONAL FRENCH CUISINE
Chef Numa Muller draws inspiration from French cuisine, but breaks with convention wherever possible. Classic techniques and seasonal produce form the basis for dishes that are balanced without being predictable.
BISTRONOMY IN DE PIJP
The cuisine plays with contrasts - crispy and creamy, fresh and umami, staying true to the essence of French gastronomy. Guests can choose à la carte or opt for the chef's menu, which consists of an amuse-bouche, several starters, a main course and dessert. There is plenty of choice in vegetarian, fish and meat dishes, always guided by the season.
NUMA MULLER,
OUR CHEF FROM ARLES
Outside the kitchen, Numa is also active as a culinary artist and musician. This creative background is reflected in his menus: familiar in concept, surprising in execution.
With glowing reviews in the Michelin Guide and Gault&Millau, Arles has been a fixture on the Amsterdam gastronomic scene for over ten years and a recognisable address in De Pijp.
FROM THE GUIDES AND NEWSPAPERS
“Arles brings the Provence to Amsterdam. The monthly changing menu offers top notch value for money!”
– Michelin culinary guide 2025
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“Chef Numa Muller cooks French dishes that are equally tasteful, as they are unpretentious in a contemporary Bistro in de Pijp”
– Gault & Millau culinary guide 2025
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“A brilliant tompouce! Judging the main courses and the desserts, we can clearly understand the hosanna stories about restaurant Arles”
- Joël Broekaert, culinary journalist NRC
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“Bistro with its heart in the right place with refined flavors from the gastronomic scene”
- Anna de Bruin, culinary journalist Haarlems Dagblad
THE CAVE
The wine list takes you on a unique journey through France. Classic where appropriate, adventurous where possible. The focus is on the Loire, Burgundy and the south of France around Arles, regions that complement the cuisine perfectly. Expect a mix of French references, lots of natural wines and the occasional orange wine - never ordinary, always full of character.
THE ATMOSPHERE AT ARLES
Located on a quiet street in De Pijp, Arles feels like a place where you naturally linger. The atmosphere is that of a neighbourhood bistro with a contemporary, artistic touch. French hospitality is central: warm, attentive and unaffected. A rhythm that invites you to eat quietly, order another glass and let the evening find its own pace.
OUR PLACE IN DE PIJP
Restaurant Arles is a French restaurant in De Pijp, a short distance from the city centre. You can find us on Govert Flinckstraat, close to the lively Albert Cuypstraat and Frans Halsstraat. If you are coming by car, APCOA Parking Heinekenplein (open 24 hours a day) is the nearest car park, just a six-minute walk from the restaurant.
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