ARCA Amsterdam
ARCA Amsterdam – Portuguese-Asian Fusion Dining & Event Venue in the Heart of the City

Key charistaristics:
Max. capacity sit down:
80
Number of (semi)private areas:
2
Type of cuisine:
Portugese, Mediterranean, Asian
Location:
Amsterdam
Area:
City center
ARCA Amsterdam is a contemporary restaurant and event destination situated opposite Amsterdam’s Centraal Station within the art’otel Amsterdam. This dynamic venue is led by award-winning Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, bringing modern Portuguese cuisine with Asian influences to the city’s hospitality scene. ARCA’s bold culinary identity, artistic atmosphere and flexible layouts make it a compelling choice for international MICE, Congress, Meeting, Incentive and Social Event programmes.
The restaurant’s cuisine is centred on modern Mediterranean and Portuguese flavours with seasonal elements and Asian nuances, designed around both sharing plates and refined individual dishes. This approach results in a high quality level that engages international groups and reflects a chef-driven culinary philosophy. ARCA also features a curated wine list and signature cocktails that complement its vibrant dining experience.
For seated dinners, ARCA Restaurant can host up to approximately 80 guests, with a lively bar space that accommodates up to 140 seated guests for dinners or receptions tailored to event needs. The venue offers private dining options, including an exclusive Private Dining Room that seats up to 10 guests, ideal for executive dinners, VIP gatherings or intimate corporate meetings.
Beyond dining, ARCA’s event flexibility allows planners to integrate dinners with receptions, networking segments or social event formats, ensuring a seamless experience for business groups.
Opening hours:
Open Thursday to Saturday from 18:30 - 0:00
Below menu is to share
BREAD SELECTION
Homemade butter selection, extra virgin olive oil chicken liver parfait
CARPACCIO DE LIRIO
Yellowtail carpaccio, Portuguese ‘caponata’, pickled pearl onion
GAMBAS, CÔCO & GENGIBRE
Garlic prawns, ginger & coconut sauce, coriander, chilli
ROBALO
Seabass, cauliflower, asparagus, fricassé sauce
ARROZ DE BORREGO
Oven baked rice, stewed lamb shank, aioli, orange & parsley glaze
CAFÉ COM CHEIRINHO
Barley parfait, whisky caramel sauce, chocolate air bubbles, coffee foam
PETIT FOURS
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