Pastis was incredible. Me and my boyfriend were both looking for somewhere to eat later in the…read moreevening in Amsterdam and he ended up landing on Pastis. It was delicious and the service was great. We got amaretto sours and every dish was exquisite. The ambiance was awesome, the bar was so cute and it was so romantic. Would go here again.

Food and service were good . Atmosphere is cozy and romantic. Good ideal for a date .read more

If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

Booked a table for two at The Pantry. Completely dissatisfied with the dining experience. We…read morearrived five minutes before our reservation time. We felt like if we had been just a minute late, our table would have been given to someone else. Head Server rushed us to a table. The tables were packed like sardines in a can...barely enough room to sit down. Head server reminded us that we have only an hour and a half time slot for dinner. We then waited 20 minutes before another server took our orders, appetizer took another 20 minutes to be served. We didn't get our main dishes until an hour into our dining time slot. Because The Pantry crowds diners so tightly together, the place is extremely loud...so loud that I felt I like I was part of the adjoining tables' conversations. We could not hear eachother. It was impossible to hold a conversation. It was school cafeteria loud. We were unable to talk about the day and enjoy our meals...the noise was too distracting. Our food was nothing special. It tasted just ok. We expected it to taste better. The sauerkraut tasted pickled...like out of a jar. The red cabbage was overly sweet. The stew had only four chunks of beef. Overall, the food didn't taste fresh made. My wife could have cooked a better dinner at home. When visiting a new country, one expects better food (quality and taste) for 60 Euro. Not sure why other patrons line up to eat here. We will not return to The Pantry.

Obsessed with this place! A Dutch restaurant with photos of moms everywhere. What a sweet concept!…read more We went on a Thursday night with no reservation. They have tables outside you can order drinks and snacks while you wait for your table. We waited around 30 minutes, but felt like we barely had waited since we were able to snack and hang out the whole time! We ordered the sampler dish with classic Dutch recipes. Loved the applesauce & potato sides especially! It was a great way to get a little bit of everything. The staff were also very attentive and kind! Would definitely recommend coming here and bring your mom while you're at it!

This was my husband's and my first dinner in Amsterdam! The Hacée and the stamppot are heaven! I…read morelove the plates are mismatched and have been for decades! Reading the menu was fun! We dropped off our little frame with our mothers in it. The server originally asked us to place it wherever we see fit, but the owner (she has the manager vibe) came over and helped us picked an even better spot! Service was what I thought was slow, but then we learned that Dutch people are very customer-focused, so we had to initiate an eye contact and signal to them that we are ready to close our check. I also found out that tipping is not required. Who would have thought? Oh, and also water is not free. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation because this place very packed for the duration of our meal and some people got turned away.

My family and I visited Amsterdam, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Very elegant fine dining…read moreexperience. It is in the lobby hotel, and when you walk into the hotel it's directly to your left. The service was amazing, everyone was very friendly. We had Rose as our server, she was very personable and gave great recommendations about the menu. My family and I got the fish special, the flat iron steak, the mussels, and the crème brûlée. Would highly recommend all of these dishes, they were delicious! Would recommend this place if you are visiting Amsterdam. Great restaurant for family dinners or a date night!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

I'm a committed carnivore, so a restaurant named Cannibale Royale had me before I even opened the…read moremenu. I found it browsing Yelp, and the name alone told me this was going to be a meat-forward kind of night. Fair warning if you're bringing anyone squeamish about restaurant names: The wife wasn't thrilled about it going in, though the food won her over fast. Getting there was its own small adventure. The place sits down a narrow alley, and our Uber couldn't get us all the way to it, which turned into a bit of a hike. That happened to us more than once in Amsterdam, using the exact address didn't always mean the driver could actually reach the door, so budget a few extra minutes if you're headed here. I normally default to steak, but the menu had a burger topped with pulled pork that promised more meat than a straight cut, and I couldn't pass it up. Delicious. Genuinely one of the best burgers I've had. But the wife's flat iron steak might have stolen the night. Flat iron is one of the most underrated cuts out there, and this kitchen proved it. She was still talking about that steak days after we got home, enough that I ended up buying flat irons from Costco just to chase it. The atmosphere is cool and a little edgy, dim lighting, a lot of character, and yes, some genuinely creepy decor scattered around, including an old doll that stares at you like it's judging your order. It ran loud, but not so loud we couldn't hold a conversation across the table. Service was good, just on European time rather than American time. Getting the check took a while, which threw us off at first, but that's the norm across the EU, not a knock on this place specifically. Pricey, but worth every bit of it. We'd go back without hesitation next time we're in Amsterdam.

Great spot for dinner!…read more This place is giving dive bar in so many ways, but the food quality is stepped up. It was very warm in the place, so keep that in mind if you're traveling in Amsterdam during a heat dome! We had a couple servers who worked with us nd both were kind and friendly. They didn't quite communicate with each other about our need to split the check a specific way, but it worked out in the end. We enjoyed some cocktails and beer (ranging from 9.50 Euro to 12 Euro), as well as the Pork Belly and Pickles to start off (21.50 Euro for 300 grams). Tasty way to start the meal. The three of us shared our mains and enjoyed what we had. The Favorite Ribs (24.50 Euro) were flavorful; the L'Incroyable 300gr (Ribeye; 34.50 Euro) was good, but our least favorite of what we ordered; the Le Cannibale Royale 170gr (burger) was super tasty. We also enjoyed some frites (4.90 Euro) and some delicious Mac n Cheese (6.50 Euros). Good time and good food!

This was hands down the best food we had on our recent trip to Europe and we are at a fantastic 2…read moreMichelin star restaurant in Valencia Spain a few days before. The food was creative, but more importantly it was delicious. The ambiance is casual with classic rock and R&B playing lightly overhead. The chefs counter is the place to sit because the chefs are rad. Definitely go. Definitely get the 7 course. I got the 5 course but it was so good I should have gotten more.

We ate at Daalder on 22 October 2026 and had a very mixed experience. The food was wonderful…read more However, the service, including the wine service, was an utter mess. This was our first time dining at Daalder, so we needed an explanation for their process, offerings, etc. Unfortunately, the servers skipped that part and went directly to requesting our order, even before we had received a menu. The confusion only increased from that point. Once we figured out that they served a tasting menu, we asked about wine pairings, but were informed that they did not offer wine pairings. We then asked about ordering wines by the glass for particular courses and were (eventually) informed that they did not offer wines by the glass. The couple at the next table were having similar difficulties and I heard one of them say in exasperation "I just want a glass of wine - it's not that difficult!" I decided to skip the wine entirely, since the concept was so difficult, but the wine server eventually offered me a glass of wine to drink with dinner. I would add that the restaurant had a full liquor bar on prominent display, but there was never a mention of cocktails on the menu or from our server, so I have no idea if they even offer cocktails or mixed drinks to their customers. There are too many great restaurants in Amsterdam, so we likely won't be back to Daalder, but that evening was a memorable experience for all of the wrong reasons. I would emphasize, however, that the food was fantastic.

I ate at Maris Piper Brasserie in Amsterdam and the duck confit was unreal. It is easily the best…read moreduck I have ever had. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat underneath was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every bite melted in my mouth and tasted rich without feeling heavy. The dish came with fries that paired really well with the duck. The textures worked together and nothing felt overdone. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what they are doing. The duck was cooked with care and seasoned just right, which made the whole plate feel special. Service was great and the staff clearly knew the menu well. They were friendly and helpful without hovering. If you are in Amsterdam, this duck confit alone is worth the visit.

My husband and I chose this restaurant for our last dinner in Amsterdam, and it was exactly as…read morewonderful as I remembered. The setting is elegant and perfect for a romantic evening. They offer à la carte options as well as three- and four-course prix fixe menus. I chose the three-course meal, and my husband did the four-course; neither of us was disappointed. We had a newer server who was on his first night, but the manager and other staff supported him seamlessly, and he did an incredible job. You can truly see how passionate and attentive everyone is here. Jeffrey, the server my family and I had last year, was still there and even came over to personally say hello, which meant so much to us. The food and service are absolutely exceptional. Reservations are a must, but it is more than worth it. This is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Amsterdam, and I highly recommend it.

Excellent! Food was wonderful, service fast and wonderful! Highly recommend! Quaint space and local…read moreambience

We wanted to try authentic Dutch food and Hap Hmm was recommended. We weren't able to secure dinner…read morereservations but arrived pretty close to opening and were able to be seated right away. It has a homey vibe inside and I enjoyed looking at the photos and other memorabilia on the walls. We got the stewed beef and Amsterdam chicken. It came with sides of boiled potatoes, cabbage and brussels sprouts. Portions were surprisingly large as they give you generous portions of sides. We had plenty of leftovers to take back. I'm not an expert on Dutch cuisine so I can't comment on the authenticity or the quality, but it was tasty. The beef and chicken were a bit on the salty side but paired well with the basic sides. Overall, it was a charming dinner experience.

A great neighborhood Pub. Service is delightful (Dutch people are so friendly - and bilingual!)…read moreand the food is good comfort food. Plenty of typical Dutch snacks - bitterbollen, croquettes, generous portions of nuts and olives. Plentiful wine and beer selections, as well as hard liquor. This is a neighborhood place where people come in and have drinks, sometimes for hours, so they don't rush you. My husband and I learned (living here for a few months) that if you want your food quickly in The Netherlands, you need to order quickly, They tend to take a lot longer for a full meal than we do. They linger over and enjoy their food and drinks. So if service seems slow, it isn't. It's RELAXED. They are also accommodating. When our children and grandchildren came to visit us, they accommodated all ages, from 1-71. I can't say enough about the kindness and good humor of the staff.

Tucked away from the main street, this little pub was just what we needed after a long flight from…read moreLos Angeles. Keep in mind that though they're open till 2am, they only serve food till 10pm. Otherwise, the atmosphere was fantastic, the waiters were delightful, and the food was exactly what we needed on our first night away from the States - a delicious hamburger. And yes, everyone we spoke with spoke English, making ordering food effortless.

While many shop owners nowadays open shopping/café concept stores, Razmataz chose a different…read moreapproach. It's a café. And a restaurant. And a bar. Depending on what time a day and what door you enter. If you don't enter you can enjoy your lunch or borrel outside (the sun only arrives at noon). There's plenty of tables, with seats for 40+ people. I like the small, cozy café. It's light and they have a good coffee choice. I love the nice, modern restaurant. The daily pasta specials are so lekker, they must be cooked by an Italian chef with a lot of amore. Last but not least there's the cool bar with the living room in the back and the amazing mural illustrated by Rafaella Wang. This piece of art is a visual delight. The bar is always packed and I know why. Pure gezelligheid.

Nice table for the menu of the day, disappointed with their more creative dishes a la carte…read more + : A restaurant that offers 3-5 course menu between 33-43€ with fresh ingredients. Some of the dishes a la carte are of great quality. My friends enjoyed a nice tuna carpacio as starter and seabass perfectly cooked with veggies. I managed to have few nice bites from their plates :)I have to say I was also impressed by their gratin dauphinois. Though a classic, this is really not such an easy French dish to prepare. Potatoes were thinly sliced, perfectly cooked with light and soft cream. - : Unfortunately for me I was in a foody mood and decided to try their "more elaborated dishes" a la carte. "Soupe de poisson a la Marseillaise" is a French cuisine classic. In their version of this dish, the fish and the shrimp did bring a nice note, but the quality was average. Way too liquid, no fine texture, the rouille sauce was like a basic mayonnaise... I am always a bit disappointed when those classics are not well executed :( Then I tried the "stuffed" coeur d'artichaud (artichoke). The artichoke was way too big and it felt like they tried to put as many things as possible in the filling (big pieces of mushrooms, other vegetables, cheese....). I was really expecting something lighter, fine and subtle. It's a great creative idea... too bad it did not deliver on my expectations. Luckily the sweet notes at the end were very nice. Try the meringue or the delicat au chocolate (cake). Though a bit filling the flavors are intense and I have had my great dose of chocolate for the week. In few words, a friendly table with a nice menu du jour. I would have given another star, if the service was a bit faster. We had to wait a lot to get the menus (and ended up looking at their website with our iphones) as well as inbetween dishes.