This is probably the best pizza I've ever had in Amsterdam and I've tried them all. Real pizza made…read moreby real Italians, great staff, and their gelato is excellent too.

A few times there, never a good experience. Beer can be…read morebought but you are not allowed to drink it with your pizza. The pizza is way too thin and floppy in the center. Just another fake italian pizza concept outside italy. Consider it more a sort of cheap pizza + coffee + icecream take away. Definitely not a restaurant. in short: it could have been a great idea but just ended up to be so far an annoying and disappointing venue.

OH MY GOODNESS!! from the time we walked through the door and greeted by the host, we knew it…read morewould be special. The service was 10 of 10. we felt like the only customers in the restaurant! The food was delicious -- we tried to lobster ravioli, the cheese wheel pasta, and ariabatta along with the bruschetta and focaccia. All of it was delicious!! The cocktails were spectacular. Tiramisu was out of this world. Can't say enough wonderful things about this place.

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.

A cozy little place in already upcoming Javastraat with lots of heart…read more Came here for a romantic dinner with my girlfriend and we were not disappointed at all. They have amazing starters, like a plate with different kinds of cheese and dry meats. Don't forget to wash that down with a delicious glass of wine from their pretty good wine menu. Pasta was delicious and prepared right in front of our eyes. Quite the fun experience! Staff was really nice and they were alert to your every need. I will definetely come back

Ate here even though the Yelp reviews were two years old to try it out. I was impressed that the…read morespecial was Osso Buco with Risotto and the risotto was al minuto - a true risotto! It was very good and I had the spaghetti with octopus which was good. The wine pairings on the menu are nicely done and do complement the food. The menu is small which attests to the al minuto cooking. The bathrooms are clean and neat, always a plus. Overall a very good dining experience in an intimate setting - definitely worth a try.

Excellent! I chose II Pacioccone as I was wanting Italian food and great reviews. I am SO glad I…read moredinned here! I ordered the Tegliterri with Tonato and Fresh Burrata as well as the Lamb Chops.. and Lemon Spongecake for dessert. It was very good and flavorful. The staff have been professional and personable and the environment charming. I highly recommend II Pacioccone! Kevin, who is a server was very helpful and attentive.

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.

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!

We stumbled into this restaurant after being at the Van Gogh museum. Despite this being in a…read moretouristy area, the food is anything but. We had the most delicious bruschetta and pizzas. I will be trying the lasagna next time we return. The owner greeted us and created the most welcoming environment. She interacted with every customer. I felt like I could spend hours eating and drinking here. Highly recommend. Make this a stop.

Pretty decent Italian food. They made this super delicious white sauced lasagna. We ate here…read moreabout 3 months ago and I still can vividly remember how delicious this lasagna was. I just wished the portion size was a little bigger. We also had their Pasqualina but this wasn't as good. It wasn't too memorable. Overall, I thought the prices were decent. The taste of the lasagna was spectacular.

This place is a gem! Especially for it's location. Even…read morethough it might look mediocre from the outside, it's wonderful when you step in. The staff is very friendly and the food is really good, for an even better price. When you're going to the HMH of Arena and no to eat beforehand. Go here!!!

Excellent food. Great service. Walking distance from hotel we are staying in. So far we have gone…read moretwo days in a row to eat here. I am sure we will be back before we leave Amsterdam.

From the pictures I could tell they make a good crust and I'm pleased to say I wasn't disappointed…read more Really good pizza and the crust was the star. The potato and porchetta was a nice pairing, though it could have used a little salt. Started with a ceaser salad as I've been desperate for some veg and it was a pretty small side salad for 12 Euro, which was kinda sad, but good dressing and croutons. I saw the lasagna on other tables and it also looked very good. This restaurant is kinda tucked away off the main street, but it's worth seeking out. Good, friendly service, clean restaurant and bathrooms. A good choice for a more casual dinner.

We found Demetra through Yelp! This is a quaint Italian restaurant just south of the City Centre…read morenear the Royal Theatre. We didn't have reservations, but they were able to seat us after a short 15 minute wait. The place was very busy. The staff were polite. The menu had some good options. We went with the bruschetta for a starter, the tagliatelle bolognese, and the lasagna. The bruschetta came with four pieces. It was good. The lasagna was my favorite, but the tagliatelle bolognese was very good as well. We wanted some bread so we ordered the focaccia. It was good. The tables are packed closely together so you can get to know your neighbor. This was a pleasant surprise for us to find while wandering around after visiting the Rembrandt House.