re: Let's Talk A Little Amsterdam!..

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FWIW I'm not a believer in the food in London being great either. I enjoy it, but its not as good as other places. I'm simply not a fan of non local food being part of that countries "foods to visit for". You can get good Italian food anywhere in the world. But if you want to eat italian, go to Italy.

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This is such a dated view of British food. London has more than 70 Michelin starred restaurants, with 10 2-stars and 3 3-stars. The past 20 years have seen a huge resurgence in the appreciation of UK-native products & traditional cooking styles. Places like St. John, Simpson's, Rules, Roast....seriously delicious food that is every bit as delicious as "Italy-Italian" food.

FWIW, if you stick to city centers overrun by mass tourism anywhere in Europe, you will not be eating well. That goes for Rome, Florence, Amsterdam, Paris, or any other place.

Food is the KEY thing, to me, that rewards a little research and advanced planning. You're not going to "happen upon" a secret, traditional, beloved by the locals affordable spot in the year 2019. The internet is everywhere, and any secret spots quickly become widely known. General review sites like TripAdvisor are usually awful when it comes to food (except for having pics, which can be helpful). Seek out local reviewers and recommendations, look for food quality over decor, location, or history.