Ava Cyril

Loved everything about this place! It was unusually packed for a Tuesday (probably due to the…read moreamazing weather) and they were understaffed, but every employee was working so hard - AND remained friendly and helpful. Oh- and the was fantastic, too! I went with the classic Margherita - and it was perfect. Definitely big enough to share.

I tried to come on a Friday night and there was a line out the door and they couldn't seat me even…read morethough I was alone and it was only me. So next time I was in town, I was sure to make a reservation. They anticipated my arrival and sat me at the bar. They have WiFi that works! The pizza was really good and you could taste its freshness. I had a couple of cocktails but it was really tempting to get beer on tap. The interior is cozy which adds to La Perla's exclusivity and reservation-only culture because there is limited seating inside. My friend recommended La Perla to me. He goes every time he's in Amsterdam. I can see why. Service was also great and quite friendly.

Road in which the restaurant is on

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Hostaria

4.3(29 reviews)

0.9 km•Jordaan, Centrum

Another very nice Italian place in the little Italy street from Amsterdam…read more Don't expect pizza's here though this is a real kitchen! This very small Italian is always packed. In the open kitchen you can see (and hear!) the chef work his magic. The bread, the starters, the fresh home made pasta's and the secondi's are all amazing. They import a lot from Italy themselves, and you can even but a bottle of olive oil here. The place is full of ferrari signs, foto's of Sophia Loren, etc. It feels like a second home. Great for a nice romantich night out or a double date, maybe not so good if you go with more then 4 people, as the place is very small. Expect to spend about 115 euro for 2 persons incl a bottle of wine. Make sure you reserve a table!

Hostaria is an Italian restaurant situated in the Jordan area, the little Italy of Amsterdam. After…read morereading the reviews, we thought we'd give this one a try. On the outside it doesn't look all too fancy. Inside, the tables are closely arranged; making getting up from your table quite a challenge at times. However the waitress was friendly, and the atmosphere cosy. I had the truffle tagliatelle, which tasted excellent, but sadly wasn't cooked properly; it stuck together. Same goes for the pasta with sausage we had. Maybe the secondi taste better, but I'm not prone to go check them out after this experience. All in all, good service, but for the pricing they might pay a little more attention to the food.

0.9 km•Negen Straatjes, Centrum

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After wandering around Amsterdam for the day, our family chose this restaurant to go to. The pizza…read morewas delicious. We split two pizzas which were large for our group of five. The entrées on top of that were more than enough food. Also enjoy that evening. We had eggplant Parm, pasta carbonara and tortellini. Our server was great at explaining dishes and helping us make selections. The restaurant is a little warmer where we were seated near the pizza oven. The biggest negative was the person making the pizzas who understandably was hot, but did not want us to observe him even though he is in an open kitchen.

We had high expectations for Sebastian, but it ended up being one of the most frustrating dining…read moreexperiences we've had in Amsterdam. From the moment we started ordering, it felt like we were constantly being told "no." Multiple dishes on the menu weren't available to order, with little explanation or effort to offer alternatives. It was disappointing, especially when we had specifically come to try several of their signature items. The most bizarre part of the evening was the drink service. We asked for wines and liquors that were visibly displayed behind the bar, only to be told they were "reserved for the owner" and unavailable to paying guests. If bottles are on display in a restaurant bar but aren't actually available to customers, they shouldn't be presented as part of the experience. The staff wasn't rude, but the overall attitude came across as unaccommodating and dismissive. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt like we were inconveniencing the restaurant simply by trying to order from the menu. Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish, and we won't be returning. With so many incredible restaurants in Amsterdam that are happy to serve what's on their menu and behind their bar, it's hard to recommend Sebastian. Bar and restaurant staff continuously said "this is the worst day of my life."

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0.4 km•Centrum

Great owner operator Italian restaurant. Food was so good had the pasta finished in a Parmesan…read morebowl and the mushroom pizza-along with a very nice bottle of Italian wine. Service was efficient and friendly. Would definitely go again! Enjoy- The color is a little off due to sitting under their red sign-don't let it scare you.

Great location, appearing to be a mom/pops restaurant. Very intimate ambiance. A younger gentleman…read morewas our server, and he was wonderful--very attentive, checking on us several times and keeping our wine and water glasses full. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. We had planned to order dessert, but after the appetizer, pasta, and wine, we were completely stuffed! Highly recommend this spot.

1.0 km•Negen Straatjes, Centrum

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Pasta from finished in parmigiana bowl

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Bussia

4.6(62 reviews)

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Our final night in Amsterdam was made memorable by a visit to this lovely place around the corner…read morefrom The Pulitzer Hotel. It was early so the place was quiet and near empty. Our waitress Marie was a joy. Making sure we had whatever we needed. The chef Tamara was also amazing describing each dish. She brought us a little chef's surprise which was some kind of beet crisp with sour cream and herbs. We ordered beef Tatar that was different and very tasty. Especially with the lovely bread basket. We ordered the lobster spaghetti and the veal dish. Both excellent and beautifully presented. For dessert the Tiramisu with vanilla ice cream was delicious and decadent. I highly recommend stopping by this lovely restaurant with great food and terrific people.

Elegant little restaurant with amazing food and friendly service! I've eaten here on two separate…read moretrips and have recommended this place to anyone I know going to Amsterdam. The lobster spaghettini is what I imagine pasta heaven to be if such a place existed. It is sheer perfection! Yes, their other dishes are good but I'm all about that lobster spaghettini!!! Very friendly and attententive wait staff. This place is popular with the locals. Make a reservation if you don't want to wait.

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Passion Fruit, Pistachio Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Crispy Pineapple

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4.8(36 reviews)

Food and service was excellent All the food was so tasty…read moreThe crust on the pizza was crispy but soft Pasta gamba was cooked perfectly

everything here was fantastic! the service, drinks, and food were all phenomenal. i would…read moredefinitely come back again just to try more of the food. i had a custom pizza with chicken and a spaghetti carbonara that both tasted incredible. i'd highly recommend the cocktails as well.

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Il Pacioccone

4.6(55 reviews)

0.2 km•Centrum

Il Pacioccone is a cozy spot in what looks like a historic building. We started with the bruschetta…read moreand meatballs. The bruschetta was simple but really fresh--the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes had a lot of flavor. The meatballs came in a light tomato sauce and were tender, not overly dense. For mains, we had the tagliatelle ragu and the pappardelle with mushrooms. The pasta seems to be homemade--it's got that bite and texture. The duck ragu was rich and comforting, with just enough sauce to coat the noodles but not drown them. The pappardelle was a highlight--big, silky noodles tossed with mushrooms that actually tasted like mushrooms, not just something from a can. The flavors were earthy and balanced, and you could tell everything was cooked to order. Service was relaxed and friendly, which fit the mood of the place. However, it was slow given there was only two people working. It's the kind of restaurant where you can take your time and actually talk to whoever you're with.

Terrible service had open tables and didn't seat us. Don't waste your time. Place looks nice but…read morethe hospitality is what you would expect from someone who doesn't care about service.

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Italia Oggi

4.5(197 reviews)

0.6 km•Centrum

So we're at our hotel breakfast the other day comparing notes with some people that we had just met…read moreand they suggested we consider this restaurant for dinner. We did and it was worth it. The service and environment were friendly, and the food delivered. We enjoyed a Burrata tomato salad made with arugula, focaccia, penne pasta arriabata, and a rib eye steak. We also purchased a bottle of Italian wine, a barolo that was very nice. I will tell you that if we had drank more going to the bathroom, would've been a harrowing experience as the bathroom is located upstairs up a very narrow, steep stairwell. So, this Italian restaurant is very worthy of being considered while you're in downtown Amsterdam.

Due to extraordinary reviews we looked forward to an amazing Italian meal with our group …read more We were one of the first tables before the rush but almost last ones out . Appetizers Carpaccio with rocket salad and cheese 4 stars Salad Caprese 3 1/2 stars Tomato Soup 3 stars All the appetizers were decent and fresh Entrees Beef Filet with mushrooms and truffle sauce -- beef was disappointing . Chewy and very gamey . Hard to cut through 2 stars Branzino with white wine sauce 3 1/2 stars Calabrese Pizza 4 stars the best if all the entrees we had Carbonara 3 stars very average T Bone Steak - again the beef was very tough, chewy and gamy. The diner had to cover taste with lots of pepper. Parmesan Pasta - 3 1/2 stars , nice show and fun . Pasta was placed on top of huge rounded Parmesan cheese , scraped and combined together.

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Sea bass was full of flavor, however the portion was not very large.

Salvatorica

4.7(17 reviews)

1.2 km•Jordaan, Centrum

Fresh made pasta. I had the pumpkin ravioli with a burnt butter on top. Very good. Very light and…read moredelicate. Basket of bread. Very friendly & helpful with the handwritten menu. Atmosphere is nothing special, very basic. Basic tables. Just know you are going for the homemade pasta dishes. Handwritten menu on one page. I would come back.

We found a recommendation for Salvatorica in a TikTok comment. Fresh, homemade pasta is their…read morespecialty (they don't even serve wine) and they're really good at it. I went with a group of 3 and tried 4 different pasta dishes. The Pasta Salvatorica, which includes the fish of the day, was our favorite, but the artichoke ravioli, spinach ravioli, and mushroom pasta were also delicious. The menu and receipts are handwritten, so overall the restaurant had a really homey touch.

Mushroom pasta and Pasta Salvatorica (ravioli)

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Spinach ravioli

Impero Romano

4.7(29 reviews)

2.4 km•De Pijp, Zuid

This place has great reviews so we decided to try for dinner. We walked in at 7pm on a Thursday and…read morewere able to be seated right away. They do not have a GF menu but the server indicated most items can be made GF. We each tried some of their suggested wine and I ended up having a glass of the moscato. They brought bread with tomatoes to the table and they even had GF bread. I ordered GF spaghetti and my friend had their special - GF lamb ragu. Both dishes were fantastic! The server and staff were both knowledgeable and attentive. Def one of my favs!

One of the best Italian restaurants we have ever been to. The ambience, the quality and quantity of…read morefood, the variety, the preparation, the service and price. Five stars!

Desert cannoli affogato tiramisu sgropinno

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The best Italian food, the service is perfect and food is amazing, The best Garlic Bread ever

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