I can't say enough great things about this place! They were very kind to the English only family…read morethat we are and they do have an English menu available. Every dish that we ate was a highlight and the staff was delightful.

Nice atmosphere, good service and great food. Lots of locals that come here, which is nice. The…read moreplace was packed, but the bar did offer some seats for those unable to get a table. As an appetizer we shared the fish dish (schol). Really recommend this dish. It was just an explosion of flavors on a plate. Just perfect. We got the steak dinner - medium rare. It was perfectly cut up. Crispy fries (still don't match the fries I get at Frits, but close). Added some low res photos my friend took.

Came here for lunch and although the place wasn't super busy, there was only one waitress for all…read morethe tables, so service was extremely slow. You could see how tired she was, but she was still friendly. There were two others, but they were just standing behind the counter doing nothing, while making the one girl do all the work. Um... Questionable employee choices aside, I loved what I got. I got the Broodje gezond (aka healthy sandwich) and it was delicious! It comes with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and pickle for only €6,25! You can't beat that price for a sandwich that's the perfect lunch portion. I skipped breakfast so I also got sweet potato fries and they were soooo good! Lightly crispy in the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. The sauce it came with was also delicious! My boyfriend got the Carpaccio broodjes. I personally didn't like it, but my boyfriend thought it was great. So I guess that is to say, there's something here for everyone?

Had soup of the day and grilled cheese for lunch. Our waiter was very friendly. The lentil soup was…read moreserved very hot and delicious. Pricing very reasonable.

I used to love this place. Is it the same owners? The ambience, the owners, their clumpje boat out…read morefront. Love it all!

If you want a local experience with great service and excellent food, look no further than Des…read moreFles. Intimate pub atmosphere the locals seem to like. I had a steak cooked to perfection with loads of fresh veggies. My husband the tender and juicy pork. Our waitress, Vada, was sparkling. She's the owner's daughter. A great experience.

Fun place with super friendly staff. The house Chardonnay wine was lacking a bit but other than…read morethat this place has always been nice to us. We had drinks here on New Years Day when it was pouring rain outside and many other places closed. They are very attentive with the table service, collecting dirty dishes and cleaning the table too. The wooden chairs remind me of something back in grade school but at least it encourages us to stand up after a couple of hours.

First stop in Amsterdam didn't disappoint. Great food and wine. Awesome Al fresco atmosphere.read more

Sat outside with a large group for some coffee and light bites. Beautiful area overall across from…read morethe park. I ordered the pasta which was actually pretty delicious with fresh arugula on top. We also tried the daily soup (just OK) and the salad which was a mix of fresh salad and almost mediterranean with olives and sundried-ish tomatoes -- a unique flavor profile. Service was so/so as many European spots on a more relaxed vibe and must flag down for service.

Food service and ambiance are great ! I came here on vacation and decided to stop by for food! They…read morehave a lot of choices and is great bar food. I would recommend coming here to hang with friends

I just needed a light bite to eat and ordered a bowl of onion soup. The soup was delicious and…read morecame with slices of some of the best rye bread I have ever tasted. The staff was friendly and accommodating even though I was not spending much money. I was also able to plug in and charge my phone while I dined.

Wondered in here for lack of a plan and had great service and great food in pleasant atmosphere…read more English spoken easily. Has a Heineken Draft and. Textel. Bathroom was clean. There were a couple Of people inside with their dogs and we ordered a little steak and some chicken for my lovely wife with the peanut sauce. Cannot remember the name. Steak was allegedly "Chuck" quality but was tender and perfectly cooked and the fries, which in my experience are a hard "pass" In Europe were crisp and delicious. Can't say enough nice things.

Excellent Neighborhood Find…read more.... - Overall: 4 - Location: 5 (if you're anywhere near the Horticultural Park) - Exterior: 3 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Quantity: 4 - Service: 4 - Price and Value: 5 - Parking: 4 - Intangibles: 5 My wife and I, along with 2 other couples, were on vacation in Amsterdam ahead of a river cruise to Budapest. Before starting a tour of the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum, we wanted to get a quick lunch. Someone in the gift shop of the nearby Horticultural Park pointed us toward Cafe Smit & Voogt. We didn't want anything fancy and this restaurant certainly looked the part. Pros: - Location: Convenient to everything around the Horticultural Park, including the Portuguese Synagogue. - Exterior: Understated. You could easily drive by and not know. - Ambiance: A neighborhood spot. Casual with tables inside and out. - Menu: Moderate size and variety for lunch. Even a few choices for a vegetarian like me. - Food: Very good. Three of us found the Cafe and all were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of the food we ordered. Far from fancy, but filling and flavorful. - Service: Very friendly and helpful. Everyone spoke English and could not have been better to these tourists from California. - Price and Value: Very worthwhile. - Parking: I can't say, but the neighborhood is very walkable. Reminded us of the Marina District in San Francisco (without the nearby ocean). An Important Note: About 5 minutes after our group of 3 left, one person tripped over a curb, fell and hit the side of her forehead. She and her husband went back to the restaurant where they provided bandages, ointment and a bag of ice to help with the injury. That's service!

As GF Celiac, I was delighted to see the gf bun option. Two diners had the BLTC and loved it…read more Three others had the tuna melt and reported the same. Great place. Great ambience. Great service. Will be back tomorrow.

So a lot of these restaurants in the area look fairly similar, so I dropped in to De Duvel for…read morelunch just because I saw a lunch item that I wanted to try. I ordered the Beef Carpaccio with truffle sauce, Parmesan, arugula and pine nuts. It was a little tough, but the taste was on point. As I was eating it, I saw numerous plates of this order being served to other tables, so I knew I picked the right choice. All in all, a nice place to have a quick bite to eat.

A great atmosphere to meet friends. I have been walking past this cafe so many times, and little…read moredid i know that it was a great spot to chill out. I look forward to coming back here again, so I can enjoy more of the sun, positive energy, and experiment with the menu.