LA TIERRA • EL FUEGO • EL MAR • EL AMOR

From the edge of the city...

to its new centre.

For more than twenty years, Noorderlicht has stood at the meeting point of water, industry, nature and culture. A place where artists, neighbours, travellers, families and dreamers have gathered around the same tables overlooking the IJ.

As Amsterdam grows around us, our philosophy remains unchanged: create a place that inspires. A place where good food, meaningful encounters and a connection to our surroundings come together naturally.

Our menu is built around four elements that shape both our landscape and our kitchen.

EARTH

Vegetables, roots, herbs and harvests shaped by the seasons.

FIRE

Smoke, grill, craftsmanship and comfort.

SEA

Inspired by the waters that surround us and the treasures they provide.

LOVE

The sweetest ending to a memorable meal.

Leading this next chapter is Chef Ernesto Sommer Lopez.

Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean traditions, seasonal ingredients and a deep respect for produce, Ernesto's cooking focuses on clarity rather than complexity. Familiar flavours are reimagined with care, allowing ingredients to speak for themselves while creating dishes that feel generous, honest and alive.

Together with our kitchen team, he continues Noorderlicht's long-standing belief that food should nourish more than hunger. It should bring people together, spark conversation and leave room for new ideas.

Welcome to Noorderlicht.

And to a place that inspires.

Make a Reservation

Food & Drink

Menu

Seasonal dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients — honest flavours, sustainably served at the waterfront.

All-day Soulfood

EARTH

  • Bread & Butter € 8,00
    🌾Gluten-free 🥛Milk 🌾Gluten
  • Carrot Croquettes € 10,00
    🌱Vegan
  • Papa Arruga & Cashew Red Mojo € 10,00

    Choose spicy or mild

    🌱Vegan 🌰Tree Nuts
  • Beetroot Hummus € 10,00
    🌱Vegan 🥛Milk 🌾Gluten
  • Olive Oil Confit Leeks € 14,00
    🌱Vegan
  • Gazpacho € 10,00
    🌱Vegan
  • Emerald Green Salad € 16,00

    Half portion - €8

    🌱Vegan 🫘Soy
  • Vegan Burger € 18,00

    Add ons: with potatoes - €2

    🌱Vegan 🌾Gluten
  • Celeriac Steak With Miso Glaze € 22,00
    🌱Vegan 🫘Soy 🌰Tree Nuts

FIRE

  • Picanha Steak House Baked Sandwich € 18,00
    🥛Milk 🟡Mustard 🌾Gluten
  • Noorderlicht Smash Burger € 20,00

    180 grams non-industrial meat

    🌾Gluten-free 🥛Milk 🟡Mustard 🌾Gluten
  • Picanha Steak € 30,00
    🥛Milk

SEA

  • Anchovies On Smoked Butter Toast € 4,00

    Per Piece

    🥛Milk 🐟Fish 🌾Gluten
  • Salmon Kibbeling € 15,00

    P. Piece

    🐟Fish 🫘Soy
  • Grilled Baby Lettuce Ceaser € 14,00
    🥚Eggs 🥛Milk 🐟Fish
  • Cod Confit € 27,00
    🐟Fish

love

  • Basque Cheesecake € 10,00
    🥚Eggs 🥛Milk
  • Brownie With Salted Caramel € 10,00
    🥚Eggs 🥛Milk 🌰Tree Nuts
  • Pannacotta € 9,00
    🌱Vegan 🥛Milk

SIDES

  • Roasted Potatoes € 8,50
    🌱Vegan
  • Sweet Potato Wedges € 9,50
    🌱Vegan

LITTLE LIGHTS

  • Mini Smash Burger € 10,00
    🥛Milk 🌾Gluten
  • Fish & Sweet Potato Wedges € 10,00
    🐟Fish
  • Carrot Croquettes & Sweet Potatoes Wedges € 10,00
    🌱Vegan

Wines

White wine

  • Verdejo | Ribera del Segura € 30,00

    Fresh, fruity and easy to drink - Glass €6

  • Riesling | Stefan Winter € 36,00

    Dry, fresh and lightly mineral - Glass €7

  • De SHI FU MI Blanc van Anne Collard (nature) € 44,00

    (Natural wine) Blend of Grenache Noir and Muscat, fresh, . lime, beautiful natural acidity - Glass €8.50

  • Sauvignon blanc | Domaine du Fraisse Touraine € 36,00

    Grapefruit, boxwood and grassy notes

  • Sauvignac | Wolf St. Michielgestel Nederlands € 42,00

    Green bell pepper, kiwi and fresh acidity

  • Chenin blanc | DeMorgenzon € 44,00

    Elegant with tropical fruit

  • Chardonnay | Révélation Pays d'Oc € 44,00

    Full-bodied, oak-aged and creamy

  • Albariño | Ruta 49 Rías Baixas € 47,00

    Vibrantly fresh fruit, light-bodied and pleasantly saline

  • Gruner veltliner | Josef fischer wachau federspiel € 49,00

    Refined, fresh and quite full-bodied

  • Domaine Bessa Valley Enira White € 49,00

    Peach and apricot with a hint of citrus, white blossom and . a touch of honey

Red wine

  • Ribera del Segura Monastrell, Alicante € 30,00

    Soft, ripe Monastrell, nicely full of dark fruit, . bay leaf and thyme - Glass €6

  • Tierras de Murillo Rioja Crianza 2019 € 36,00

    Full-bodied Rioja, just as you’d hope it to be, with dark fruit, vanilla and power - Glass €7

  • Spätburgunder | Van der Mark-Walter Baden € 42,00

    Cherry, red fruit, Darjeeling tea and vanilla

  • Domaine Bessa Valley Enira Red 2019 € 49,00

    Full, ripe and powerful with dark fruit

Rosé

  • Le Rose de S | Famille Sumeire € 40,00

    Salmon-colored, smooth, red fruit - Glass €7.50

Sparkling

  • Elivia Cava brut Ecológico € 39,00

    Dry, fresh, wild herbs, pear - Glass €7.50

  • Hophout tea (alcohol-free) Nederlands € 46,00

    Wildflowers, mint, jasmine, hops

Beer

Beer on draft

  • Brand pilsner 5.0% € 4,00

    Big - €6.50

  • Paulaner hefe weisse 5.5% € 6,00

    Big - €9.50

  • Paulaner munchner hell 4.9% € 5,80

    Big - €9.25

  • Paulaner fest 6.5% € 5,80

    Big - €9

  • Oedipus mannenliefde 6.0% € 6,00

    Big - €9.5

  • Oedipus Polyamorie 5.0% € 6,00

    Big - €9.5

  • Oedipus GAIA IPA 7.0% € 6,00

    Big - €9.5

  • Affligem blond 6.7% € 6,00

    Big - €9.5

  • Radler fest 50cl € 9,50
  • Heineken 0.0% € 4,00

    Big - €6.50

  • Heineken Studio € 5,00

    Big - €9

Local & bottled

  • Desperados 5.9% € 6,50
  • Affligem trippel 9% € 6,25

Bottle 0.0%

  • Paulaner weisse 0.0% € 6,00
  • Amstel radler 0.0% € 5,00

Specials

  • Paulaner beer tasting € 5,80

    Munchner hell, Hefe Weisse en Fest

  • Paulaner beer tower 3L € 55,00
  • Paulaner fest 1L € 16,00

Seltzer

  • STËlZ raspberry 4.5% € 6,00
  • STËLZ lime 4.5% € 6,00
  • STËLZ mango 4.5% € 6,00
  • STËLZ peach 4.5% € 6,00

Cocktails & Spritzers

Spritzers

  • Elderflower Spritz € 11,00

    Elderflower lemonade, cava, gin and sparkling water

  • Aperol Spritz € 10,00

    Aperol, cava, sparkling water

  • Campari Spritz € 10,00

    Campari, cava, sparkling water

  • Limoncello Spritz € 10,00

    Limoncello, cava, sparkling water

  • Clementino Spritz € 10,00

    Clementino, cava, sparkling water

  • Crodino 0% € 5,50

    0% alcohol aperitif

Cocktails

  • Mojito € 13,50

    Rum, munt, limoen en suiker - Mojito 0.0% €11

  • Strawberry Mojito € 13,50

    Rum, mint, lime en strawberry - Strawberry Mojito 0.0% €11

  • Piña Colada € 13,50

    Rum, coconut milk, pineapple - Piña Colada 0.0% €11

  • Pornstar Martini € 13,50

    Wodka, vanilla, passion fruit and vegan egg white - Pornstar Martini 0.0% €11

  • Amaretto Sour € 13,50

    Almond liqueur, lemon and vegan egg white - Amaretto sour 0.0% €11

  • Rooie Sien € 13,50

    Rum, raspberry en strawberry - Rooie Sien 0.0% €11

  • Espresso Martini € 13,50

    Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

  • Espresso Martini Frappucino € 13,50

    Wodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

  • Gin Basil Smash € 13,50

    Gin, basil, lemon, sugar syrup

Hot Drinks

coffee

  • Coffee € 3,50
  • Espresso € 3,50
  • Doppio € 4,25
  • Espresso macchiato € 3,60
  • Cortado € 3,60
  • Cappuccino € 3,80
  • Café latte € 3,90
  • Latte macchiato € 4,00
  • Flat white € 4,70
  • Irish coffee € 10,00
  • Iced coffee € 4,50

    + oat or soy milk, caramel or hazelnut syrup (+€0,70)

  • Frappuccino € 6,00
  • Powerchai € 7,50

    A powerful blend of matcha, black tea, and spices

  • Sugar-free Power chai € 6,50
  • Hot chocolate € 4,50

    Whipped Cream +€0.50 | Oat or soymilk....+€0.70

Tea

  • Tiger tea € 4,00

    Mix of fresh mint, ginger, and lemon

  • Mix your fresh tea € 4,00

    . Choose from fresh mint, ginger, orange, lemon, and/or cinnamon

  • Refill € 1,50
  • Tea € 0,00

    See tea menu for more choices

Tea Menu

Tea Specials

  • Grandma’s Cookies € 3,50

    A warm and nostalgic blend that brings to mind freshly baked cookies on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Black tea and rooibos create a smooth base, while cinnamon, almond and subtle orange notes add a creamy and comforting character. Sweet, spiced and soothing, as if someone just opened the oven. - Carafe €7

  • Samba Pa € 3,50

    A soft and fruity blend for dreamers and daydreamers. This beloved tea combines black and green tea with creamy rhubarb notes and a floral hint of cactus blossom. Sunflower petals add a playful touch. Round, fresh and slightly unexpected, a tea that surprises with every sip. - Carafe €7

  • Red Chili Chai € 3,50

    A fiery chai for lovers of deep spice and warmth. Strong black tea is combined with cinnamon, cardamom, clove and a lively hint of chili pepper. Gentle sweetness and subtle fruit notes keep the blend beautifully balanced. Warm, intense and surprisingly vibrant. - Carafe €7

  • Sea Buckthorn Cream (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    This smooth rooibos blend combines the fresh character of sea buckthorn berries with creamy notes reminiscent of vanilla and soft cream. Naturally caffeine free, round in flavour and perfect for quiet evenings or long conversations. A tea that comforts without becoming heavy. - Carafe €7

  • Natural Comfort € 3,50

    A harmonious herbal infusion created for calm and balance. Lemon balm, fennel and soft herbs create a soothing character, while fresh citrus accents keep the blend light and approachable. Comfort in liquid form. - Carafe €7

  • Elf Magic (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    A playful and floral herbal blend with fruity notes and a delicate sweetness. Soft flowers, herbs and fresh fruits come together in an almost fairy-like tea that drinks lightly and lingers gently. Elegant, cheerful and just a little dreamy. - Carafe €7

  • Beach Figure (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    A fresh and light herbal blend with citrus, herbs and soft fruit notes. Created as an uplifting tea for any moment of the day, with a bright flavour that energises without becoming overpowering. Lively, sunny and refreshingly crisp. - Carafe €7

  • Alpine Herb (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    Inspired by the fresh mountain air of the Alps, this herbal tea combines mint, flowers and aromatic alpine herbs into a clear and natural infusion. Refreshing and calming at the same time. As if you are sitting just above the tree line. - Carafe €7

  • Bio Chai € 3,50

    An organic chai with deep spiced warmth and gentle natural sweetness. Assam tea, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom come together in a rich traditional blend that pairs beautifully with milk. Classic, bold and warming. - Carafe €7

  • Kids Iced Tea (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    A fruity caffeine free blend specially created for iced tea. Soft berry notes, apple and hibiscus create a refreshing and cheerful flavour loved by both children and adults. Perfect for sunny afternoons by the water. - Carafe €7

  • Foehn Storm € 3,50

    A powerful herbal blend with warming spices and fresh herbs that together create an intense yet balanced character. Spicy accents are softened by floral and refreshing undertones. A tea with the spirit of a mountain storm. - Karaf €7

  • Amsterdam Summer (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    A summery fruit blend filled with fresh berries, soft flowers and gentle citrus notes. Refreshing as a hot tea and equally delicious served cold. Light, cheerful and made for long summer evenings. - Carafe €7

  • Moringa Pomegranate / House Favourite (Caffeine Free) € 4,50

    Originating from Northwest India, moringa leaves are celebrated for their high levels of antioxidants, minerals and protein. Combined with pomegranate, red fruits and delicate floral notes, this blend creates a fresh and lightly sweet tea with an elegant finish. A vibrant tea full of character and energy. - Carafe €8.50

  • Swiss Herbal Tea / Expert Favourite (Caffeine Free) € 4,50

    A fresh and balanced herbal blend with orange, mint and delicate floral notes. Rooibos, apple and ginger add warmth and depth, while herbs and flowers give the tea a bright and refined character. Refreshing, smooth and perfect for any moment of the day. - Carafe €8.50

  • Slumber Drink (Caffeine Free) € 3,50

    A calming evening blend with chamomile, lemon balm and gentle herbs that invite relaxation. Floral notes and a light natural sweetness make this tea soft and approachable. Perfect for the final quiet moment of the day. - Carafe €7

  • Sri Lankan Chai € 3,50

    An exotic chai inspired by the rich spiced flavours of Sri Lanka. Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and pepper are combined with soft tropical notes and aromatic herbs for a deep and warming infusion. Complex, creamy and full of spice, exactly how a proper chai should be. - Carafe €7

Cold Drinks

Fritz Kola

  • Fritz-kola € 3,80
  • Fritz-super zero € 3,80
  • Fritz-limo € 3,80
  • Fritz honey melon € 3,80
  • Fritz apple-cherry-elderberry € 3,80

Fever Tree

  • Indian Tonic Water € 4,25
  • Mediterranean tonic water € 4,25
  • Ginger beer € 4,25
  • Ginger ale € 4,25

Specials

  • Nightwatch 100% plant energy € 5,00
  • Almdudler € 4,00

Cordial Lemonades

  • Elderflower € 4,00
  • Ice tea € 4,00
  • Strawberry € 4,00
  • Kids limo € 4,00
  • Lemonade carafe 1L € 12,50

    Still or Sparkling

Flora Limonades

  • Golden Ginger € 4,50
  • Tropic Glow € 4,50
  • Citrus Smash € 4,50

Juices

  • Fresh orange juice € 4,50
  • Apple juice € 3,80
  • Blackberry applejuice € 3,80
  • Big tom tomato juice € 4,50
  • Coconut water € 6,00

Made Blue Water

  • Glass 0.2L € 0,70

    Still or Sparkling

  • Carafe 0.5L € 1,40

    Still or sparkling

  • Carafe 1L € 1,60

    Still or sparkling

Spirits

Jenever

  • Young Jenever € 5,00
  • Old Jenever € 5,00

Gin

  • Noorderlicht dry gin € 6,00
  • Monkey 47 Gin € 9,00
  • Gin Copper Head € 9,95
  • Hendrick's Gin € 8,00
  • Gin Copper Head Black Batch € 9,95
  • Gin Sir Edmond € 9,95
  • Gin Copperhead 0.0% € 9,95

Vodka

  • Noorderlicht Vodka € 6,00

Rum

  • Noorderlicht White Rum € 6,00
  • Noorderlicht Brown Rum € 7,00

Whiskey

  • Noorderlicht Whiskey € 6,00
  • Jameson, triple distilled € 6,50
  • Four Roses Bourbon € 6,50
  • Chivas Regal 12 YO € 9,00
  • Talisker 10 YO € 9,00
  • Martel VSOP € 9,00

Tequila

  • Altos Plata € 6,50
  • Altos Reposado € 7,75
  • Patrón Añejo € 8,75

Port

  • Tawny port, Quinta Da Romaneira € 7,50
  • Ruby port, Quinta Da Romaneira € 7,50

Likeur

  • Aperol & Campari € 6,00
  • Licor 43 € 6,00
  • Sambuca Domenis € 6,00
  • Kahlúa € 6,00
  • Disaronno € 6,00
  • Jägermeister € 6,00
  • Limoncello € 6,00
  • Clementino € 6,00
  • Salmari € 6,00
  • Baileys € 6,00

Mixed drinks

  • Rum - Cola € 9,50
  • Whiskey - Cola € 9,50
  • Gin - Indian tonic € 10,00
  • Copperhead Gin - Mediterranean tonic € 13,95
  • Vodka - appeljuice € 9,50
  • Vodka - Nightwatch € 12,50