Here's a list of restaurants that i love, or that i know are good

Places i've been to

Bella Storia - map - best italian in AMS
Palladio - map second best italian in AMS
Pinsas - map - brilliant pizza
La Perla - map - brilliant pizza. arguably best in AMS
Bite Me - best lunches in amsterdam. best coffee in AMS too.
Mangi Assai - map - another amazing italian pizza. close 2nd to La Perla
[ Greenwoods] - [ map] - scones and english fare
[ Mozaiek] - [ map] - weekend turkish brunch++
[ Station Roos] - [ map] - great cosy little cafe with espressos for a euro, and the best homemade ice cream in AMS - CLOSED

Places i've not been to, but had recommended