Janine Bakery and Restaurant Opens Its Doors: Two Concepts, One Soul

Amsterdam, [December] – In the heart of Amsterdam, Janine opens its doors: a place where the influences of Italian cuisine meet the free, spontaneous dining culture of San Francisco – a city where sourdough, coffee, and pizza are part of the everyday life. Janine is not an Italian restaurant. Instead of focusing on “authenticity” or “Neapolitan pizza,” Janine brings a unique marriage of flavors that have emerged from combining Italian cuisine with the American West Coast atmosphere, where flavors evolved and culinary traditions were embraced, adapted, and reinterpreted. At Janine, everything begins with craftsmanship and dough, anchored by an authentic Napoli recipe that forms the foundation of our signature pizza sourdough.

Craftsmanship as the Foundation

At Janine, quality is at the core of everything. The open wood-fired oven serves as the restaurant’s beating heart, infusing both pizzas and dishes like wood-roasted bone marrow, steak baked in the wood-fired oven, and wood-fired lasagna with a distinct depth of flavor. This cooking method elevates each dish, creating a signature taste that defines the Janine experience. The team collaborates closely with local farmers, growers, and Dutch flour producers to ensure only the highest-quality ingredients make their way into the kitchen. Every element, whether a perfectly layered pastry or a meticulously crafted sauce, is made by hand, with care, attention, and genuine love for the craft.

Handmade Pastries, the signature Pizza Portafoglio and Specialty Coffee at Janine Bakery

At the front is Janine Bakery, designed as a warm, welcoming place where locals start their day or take a quick break, and passersby can grab a tasty treat on the go. Here you’ll find freshly baked bread, handmade pastries in surprising shapes, our signature pizzafoglios for lunch, beverages from the Drinkfabriek and specialty coffee made with LOT61’s blend, crafted with expertise and the finest ingredients. Enjoy the special blend of Brazilian and Guatemalan beans, delivering a bold, rich espresso with great balance, perfect as an espresso or in other drinks. For those looking for a quick yet flavorful lunch during a busy workday. The signature Pizza Portafoglio are authentic, folded pizzas – ideal for a tasty break, quickly fuelling you for the rest of your day. The bakery also offers a curated selection of fresh bread and homemade products to take home.

Wood-Fired Pizzas and Fresh Pasta Dishes at Janine Restaurant

Behind the bakery lies Janine Restaurant; an open, welcoming space designed for lingering lunches and unhurried dinners. The menu draws inspiration from Italian cuisine but is shaped by the techniques and influences admired in San Francisco, where Italian ingredients are presented with a casual ease and flavors are allowed to evolve freely. Guests can expect wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and seasonal specials, each prepared with thoughtful craftsmanship and a respect for great ingredients. At Janine, food is meant to be shared dishes that bring people together and create moments of connection. And when the bakery is closed, you’ll see our familiar saying, “the dough is resting,” inviting guests to step inside the restaurant instead and experience the warmth, creativity, and flavor that define Janine.

“This is an incredibly exciting moment, and one I’m truly grateful to be part of. Janine will bring a fresh, welcoming energy to the neighborhood, and the buzz around our opening reflects the dedication and passion of our remarkable team. Janine is more than a bakery and restaurant; it’s a feeling, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone.,” says Shannon McLaughlin, General Manager Janine Bakery & Restaurant.

Janine is for anyone who loves good food, pure flavors and is a place where you can even chat with the baker himself or your neighbor. From a fresh croissant on your morning walk to a cozy evening with friends, Janine brings the warm, convivial Mediterranean dining culture to Amsterdam.

Janine Bakery opens on Monday December 15th, 2025, daily open from 08:00 to 16:00.

Janine Restaurant opens from Monday January 26th, 2026, Monday to Saturday, open from 12:00 to 22:00.

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