Published: September 3, 2026  |  Estimated reading time: 5 minutes  |  Written by the Miri Mary team

Sunday Dinner in Amsterdam: Where to Eat in De Pijp

Sunday in Amsterdam has its own pace. You may have spent the weekend walking along canals, visiting museums, exploring neighbourhoods or simply taking the city more slowly.

By Sunday evening, the plan can become simpler: find somewhere warm, order a few good dishes and enjoy the last part of the weekend without rushing to another attraction.

If you are looking for Sunday dinner in Amsterdam, De Pijp gives you a relaxed alternative to the busiest parts of the city centre. Miri Mary serves contemporary Indian sharing plates on Van der Helstplein, with dinner every Sunday evening from 17:30 to 22:00.

Why Spend Sunday Evening in De Pijp?

De Pijp works well when you want the evening to feel like part of Amsterdam rather than another item on a sightseeing checklist.

The neighbourhood mixes residential streets with restaurants, cafés, bars and small businesses, while Sarphatipark gives the area a quieter centre. It is lively without needing the same pace as a Friday or Saturday night in the city centre.

Albert Cuyp Market is one of De Pijp's best-known attractions, but the market is normally closed on Sundays. That changes the rhythm of the neighbourhood and makes Sunday better suited to walking, drinks, Sarphatipark and dinner rather than a market-led afternoon.

For a wider neighbourhood route, see the guide to spending half a day in De Pijp.

Turn Sunday Dinner Into the Final Plan of the Weekend

Sunday dinner does not need the same energy as Friday night. After a weekend of exploring Amsterdam, it can feel better to choose one neighbourhood, settle in and let dinner become the evening.

Miri Mary's dinner menu is designed around sharing, so the table can move through different flavours and textures instead of everyone choosing one separate main course.

Start with one or two smaller plates, add something grilled or vegetable-led, then bring in a richer dish, lentils, rice or bread. Browse the current Miri Mary menu before visiting.

What to Order for a Relaxed Sunday Dinner

A Sunday table does not need to be enormous. The easiest way to order is to create contrast rather than simply choosing several heavy dishes.

Current sharing plates include options such as Sweet Potato Samosa, Gunpowder Okra Fries, Farm to Fire and Prawn Canapes. From there, you can move towards richer dishes such as Butter Chicken, paneer or slow-cooked lentils, depending on what the table wants.

If it is your first visit, you do not need to arrive with the whole order planned. Tell the team whether you prefer mild, spicy, vegetarian, seafood-led or richer flavours and let them help balance the table.

You can also use the sharing guide for 2, 4 or 6+ people if you want a starting point before arriving.

Sunday Dinner for Couples

A Sunday evening can make a good date night precisely because it does not need a complicated schedule. Come to De Pijp in the late afternoon, take a walk around the neighbourhood and then settle in over sharing plates and drinks.

Sharing several dishes gives dinner more variety than choosing one plate each. You can try something familiar alongside one or two things you might not normally order.

If you are planning something more specific, read the guide to date-night dining in Amsterdam.

Sunday Dinner With Friends

Sunday is also a natural time to bring a group together before everyone returns to work or travel plans the following day.

With a sharing table, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes can sit alongside each other, which is useful when a group has different tastes.

Dinner groups of six or more at Miri Mary use the Chef's Heritage Menu, a three-course family-style menu created to take the table through a range of regional Indian flavours. Vegetarian, mixed, meat and vegan arrangements are available, and dietary requirements should be mentioned when booking.

For larger celebrations or gatherings, visit the group dining and events page.

Visiting Amsterdam for the Weekend?

If Sunday is your final night in Amsterdam, dinner can be a chance to move away from the areas you have already spent most of the weekend exploring.

Many first-time visitors naturally spend time around the canals, Museumplein and central Amsterdam. Finishing the weekend in De Pijp adds a different neighbourhood to the trip without requiring another full sightseeing itinerary.

Have dinner, stay for a drink and enjoy the evening at a slower pace.

Add a Cocktail or Keep the Evening Alcohol-Free

A Sunday night out does not have to become a late night out. Miri Mary's drinks menu includes cocktails inspired by Indian ingredients and spices alongside wines, beers and alcohol-free drinks.

That means you can make drinks part of the dinner or keep the entire evening alcohol-free without limiting yourself to water or soft drinks. Explore the current food and drinks menu.

Early Sunday Dinner or Later Table?

Dinner begins at 17:30, so an early reservation works well when you have spent the afternoon sightseeing and want to eat before heading back to your hotel or home.

A later reservation works better if you want to spend more of the afternoon exploring De Pijp or meet friends for a drink first. If you prefer a slower end to the evening, choosing a later table can give you more flexibility when availability allows.

Should You Book Sunday Dinner in Advance?

If Sunday dinner is already part of your weekend plan, reserving ahead makes the evening easier. This is especially useful when travelling with several people or when you have a preferred dinner time.

Live availability can be checked through Miri Mary's booking system, so you can choose your table before the rest of Sunday's plans are fixed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I plan Sunday dinner if Albert Cuyp Market is closed?

Treat Sunday in De Pijp as a slower neighbourhood evening rather than a market day. Walk through the area, visit Sarphatipark, stop for drinks if you have time and make dinner the main plan instead of building the day around Albert Cuyp Market.

Is an early or later Sunday dinner better at Miri Mary?

An early table works well after afternoon sightseeing or if Sunday is your final night in Amsterdam. A later table suits a slower De Pijp evening, especially if you want drinks or a walk before dinner.

What should a Sunday group booking mention in advance?

Share the group size, preferred time and any dietary requirements when booking. For dinner groups of six or more, ask about the Chef's Heritage Menu and mention whether the table needs vegetarian, vegan, mixed or allergy-aware arrangements.

Discover More Amsterdam Guides

• Dinner at Miri Mary - understand the evening sharing-plates experience in De Pijp
• Restaurants in De Pijp - learn why the neighbourhood works well for relaxed dinners
• Miri Mary's Signature Dishes - discover six current dishes and the stories behind them
• What to Order for 2, 4 or 6+ People - plan a balanced sharing table before your visit