Amazing food and a wonderful ambiance. Haven't had an experience like this in ages . Each mouthful…read morewas a culinary experience. Highly recommended

Hidden gem! Food was insane. Great tasting menu. 6 courses, lots of fish and not terribly…read moreexpensive. There were 6 of us. $140 US each (120 euros about). We all did the 6 course meal and we had 3 bottles of wine total. Great experience on our vacation and fun to get out of the city. Would totally Come back.

Le Chant is a small and quite getaway place sitting on Amsterdamseweg and is a perfect place for a…read morerelaxed and "French" dinner. Le Chant pleases me with the superior quality of their food- it had something in it that makes it stand out from similar restaurants in the area. To every beef and fish filet, sprig of basil and micro-drop of virgin olive oil there is an angle of acute quality which is not meant to be wolfed down, it is meant to be slowly cherished to feel a satisfaction in what you ordered. On the liquid side of things, the menu of sweet wine, sparkly champagne and strong whiskey is neatly plotted on a chart for your convenience- it describes the type, the sub categories and age, the amount and the concentration along with many other aspects of a good alcoholic beverage. Don't want to drink and drive? No problem, Le Chant offers a equally large selection of natural, thick juices or still and sparkling waters. The courses are set up to make you 80% full (the optimal amount for proper satisfaction), starting off with a delightful set of breads with a small pipette dropper for adding precise amounts of olive oil, the next stage is the starters you ordered, usually cocktails of seafood or salad (I ordered a lobster cocktail) topped with a sprig of basil or other greens. The main course is the most exciting part, with fillets, steaks, risottos, pastas and even top notch quality beef, onion and tomato burgers together with fries made right in the kitchen. Deserts cool you down with either an assortment of sorbets, ice cream (for the kids), fruits, coffee, tea and pastries, served with a kind of warmth that is restrained inside the core of the dessert that triggers a pleasant feeling when the chocolate of vanilla melts in your mouth. Switching the subject, the staff (including the chef) are really kind and welcoming, always happy to answer questions and provide you with assistance and information, together with executive level service and food. In a Nutshell, Le Chant D'Ossieu is a quite French getaway that gives dishes quality instead of quantity, perfect for a birthday of even to just hop in for a quick chat in a quiet wooden, candlelit atmosphere, served with red wine or Chivas Regal.

This place has been on my "to try" list for about 5 months. It's nearby, but the fact that they are…read morea hotel restaurant, did not appeal to me, so I postponed it till later. Tonight was the perfect time to give them a try. I had a dinner with two friends who are not afraid to share and try new dishes and I did not to venture out into the Centrum. We made a reservation, and for Friday night the place at 19:30 was empty. We were seated promptly, and that's where the service ended :) We ordered the oysters, sparkling wine for the appetizers. Followed by 6 other dishes (starter size) which surprised us with the presentation and the flavor composition, especially the risotto! Kitchen staff made a huge effort with the menu. My San Francisco / Los Angeles foodie friends were impressed with the quality and creativity, but WTF is wrong with the service?! We couldn't order a follow-up wine, we got zero attention to our table, we had no interaction with the waiter what so ever, and he gave us this loud long exhales every time we asked for anything. We laughed, but it was uncomfortable, and I felt bad that I brought my friends here, I felt embarrassed. I overcame it - food was worth it. But if anyone from the management team is ever reading those reviews - please, train your staff, you could have much better foot traffic if you trained your people to be good servers. Dinner for 3, with no tip, (because service sucked!) was about 300 euro

Second time around I give this place 4 stars only. The menu was good but not as good as last year…read more We celebrated our anniversary here and it was good but not GREAT. We were here with friends and opted for the chef's menu which is 4 courses paired with wine. The "mouse bouche" was a refreshing salmon puree and white citrusy foam. For the first course we had brown shrimps, which is a local small shrimp that tasted very meaty and delicious, served with fresh King crab, sesame seeds and citrus. The entire combination worked very well, it was paired with a white Savion Blank. Second course was a fried sea bass on brioche bread, served with Bauchat mussels and fennel, he fish was very fresh and the fennel added to that spring sensation of freshness in your mouth. Third course served with red wine, medium body consisted of "Poulet Noir", translated black chicken with crispy skin, confit stew of the leg, open ravioli, truffle, lime and smoked butter sauce, very tasty, an amazing experience, my taste buds were very happy. For the last course a sparkly sweet wine served with a trio of Tanka bean, chocolate and banana, whipped, foamed and crushed, not sure what the exact technique was but it was a very nice light dessert. The staff was new and not aware of the chef menu and wine that needs to be served with each dish. They brought someone from the kitchen to walk us through the menu. Unfortunately the chef was not there however we met one of the Sous chefs, he was very pleasant.

What a great view this place has! I could not believe that we were still in Amsterdam. Water and…read moretrees and boats as far as you can see. Really a cool experience especially since you can be right down by the water. I did not eat there (only had drinks) so I cannot review the food. This review is basically just for the location. There were some small snacks that they were serving and the flavors were really nice. Would possibly be intrested in trying a whole dinner there.

A beautiful location and stylish place at the waterfront of 'de nieuwe meer' close to 'het…read moreAmsterdamse bos'. A beautiful terrace overlooking the water, but also from inside you can enjoy this beautiful view which makes you feel somewhere outside of a big city like Amsterdam. A little escape. The food is of very good quality, the service did not have their best day this evening in connecting with customers or even showing a smile on their face. That is a minor point in my experience. The prices are a bit on the high side, but the quality as well, so in good balance, but good to know. Funny thing is that when I checked in on Yelp they offered a free G&T which seemed to be an offer from a view years ago. They had a big laugh. I still hope they did not put my G&T on the bill, but I doubt it. They did not seem to get my hint. Anyway, for the G&T I would also come back, they really know how to create and present a good one and in different varieties. I did not have lobster, which they serve in different ways, but they also had some other beautifully created dishes with fish or meet. Some as starter as well as main course, so a small portions is an option. The amuse was a surprising blend of tastes. Also the pata negra ham we started with was very soft, like it melted in your mouth. The finishing touch was the Panacotta desert presented like a colorful piece of art.

Great location, great place... perfect for corporate dinners / lunch. Not cheap. The service should…read morebe improved but over all great diner. I had a very good tuna carpaccio as start, served very nicely and very fresh. The dish was actually very big. My main course was wild deer fillet garnish and with red wine sauce. Very well prepared also and cooked perfectly medium as I requested. Complete side dish of fries, dutch style and vegetables. For dessert I had apple tarte tatin, served with butterscotch and vanilla ice cream... with lot of exotic fruits on the side... delish :) Wine choice very ample and all very good quality. No cheap.....but location location...and in summer must be very nice as the place is right on the Westeinderplassen "lake".

Really nice restaurant in Aalsmeer near Westeinderplas lake. Good atmosphere with a wide selection…read moreof wines.

Great lighting which makes for a cosy atmosphere. Went twice (as it's so close to the Holiday Inn…read moreExpress) and was disappointed by the food both times though! First night, I got a supposedly "tender leg of lamb" - nothing tender about it as it was seriously over cooked. Three nights later I had the pasta with spinach and ricotta - lots of sauce, a fair amount of spinach, not enough pasta. The cheesy sauce was a little sickening by the time I got through half of the plate. Wouldn't go back even though it's a very pleasant atmosphere. Shame.

Finally! A place in the 'hood that has yummy food at a great value and a lovely atmosphere. I will…read morebe back! Often. Went on a Thursday night around 8pm. The restaurant was already booked so reserve ahead if you want to go for. Instead sat at the bar and ordered an appetizer platter and too much wine to publicly mention. The platter was delish! It came with a pumpkin hummus (yum!), an assortment of olives, sausages, jalapeno kaas souffles, bacalhao or cod balls and bitterballen. Perfectly done. And a great value at only 12.50 for the entire platter. Had the house white and red and both were quite good Italian wines. Definitely a nice addition to Oud Zuid!

Great outdoor seating with heaters for that nippy spring evenings. The staff was nothing…read morespectacular, just as expected in Amsterdam, takes time to put get a menu and put in an order. After succeeding to order they delivered quite fast so thats a plus. They have two different menus, a "food" menu and a "snack" menu. We where just out for a quick beer and snack and couldn't find anything on the menu we where handed and saw that other tables got their bitterballen and various snacks, but when we got the hand of the snacks menu then we where good to go. Unfortunately the beer's they carried weren't on neither of the menus and thats a shame. Ordered biertjes and bitterballen and you can't really fail with that can you. Will be back for beer and snacks sitting in the sun.

Café Reuring was such a delightful find in my hood! There were 8 of us, which they kindly…read moreaccommodated (our party unexpectedly doubled at the last minute) and they had 8 quite discerning people walk away totally happy and satisfied! That is despite the unique food restrictions for some people ranging from 'nothing that swims', 'nothing that lives in a shell', nothing that starts with 'pine' and ends with 'apple' and no ONIONS or GARLIC (gasp)! It is a chef's menu so choice is more or less taken out of the equation but since what they serve you is all fantastic, choice is pretty unnecessary here. The only thing I'd change would be to do the wine pairings with each course. We had a glass of wine to start which was mediocre but took the server's suggestion of the wine pairing with the main and it was wonderful. The food is sophisticated, the ambiance is warm and unpretentious - it's a pretty ideal combination in my mind. Can't wait to go back!

What a surprise to discover this lovely restaurant! It doesn't seem too fancy but the food is…read morereally good and well presented as one of the fanciest restaurants in town!! Really good price vs quality, I had the 3 course menu for 33euros and it was delicious. The staff is really polite and friendly, they explain you in detail all the dishes and ingredients. Really a GEM!

A wonderful find on our last day in Europe. Walked over from the Best Western. We had scallops with…read moregarlic tomatoes, bouillabaisse, and the fish of the day: sea wolf. Each was beautifully prepared, everything was fresh. Well worth the walk and the cost was moderate considering the ingredients. Highlt recommended.