Our final night in Amsterdam was made memorable by a visit to this lovely place around the corner from 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. read more

Elegant little restaurant with amazing food and friendly service! I've eaten here on two separate trips 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. read more

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One of the best meals we had while visiting Amsterdam and the Netherlands. This place has excellent customer service from when you walk in and they offer to take your jacket. We opted for the tasting menu (different items) along with the wine pairings and that was very fun. The food is delicious - particularly loved the breads and the hazelnut soup. Love that the wine pairings differ based on what you order (and not the same for the whole table). The ambiance was cozy and fancy, but not stuffy. Enjoyed the meal thoroughly. read more

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My husband and I went to Bussia to celebrate his birthday. We got the 5 course tasting menu and it was an amazing experience. We were seated on the upper level with prime viewing of the kitchen which we loved watching the chefs prepare and plate the meals. Restaurant was well decorated and modern. Service was great and they had a nice birthday surprise sparkler in his dessert. We loved everything and will definitely come back to try some other dishes the next time we are in Amsterdam. read more

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It was okay, but that's all I'll give it. We did the five-course dinner, and I'd only say two of the five course were truly good. The service was excellent, though, it had a lovely atmosphere. read more

We enjoyed the perfect evening! Welcoming & informative staff, exquisite entrees, delightful ambience, and the most outstanding tiramisu we've ever had have created treasured memories. We Highly Recommend Bussia! read more

What a phenomenal experience! My husband and I did the 5-course meal and wine pairing and it was truly amazing and a one of a kind experience. The wines were top notch and carefully picked to match with the course. The duck was the best duck I've ever tasted. So tender and juicy. They have an alarm carte menu as well, which I'm sure is equally as tasty. read more

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One of the top-5 meals I've eaten in Europe. Wow....not only one dish, but a few dishes were outstanding and left me wanting more. Beautiful decor, a bit warm but it was warm outside. The seats aren't the most comfortable for me since they seem shorter, but my friend was fine. This place has been here a long time, I never thought about going since it's in the middle of a very touristy area. Get a reservation, restaurant is not JAMMED with tables so it's a nice, civilized meal. Great wine list too! Don't forget the prosecco to start things off! I loved it. I can't wait to go back. read more

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A lovely 5 course dinner and a nice surprise how good the food here is. I got the vegetarian 5 course meal. The risotto was divine. The Ravioli is the best I had. I just walked in based on highest rated restaurant for a long overnight layover in Amsterdam. I'll be back for sure! read more

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We came by and had the five course tasting menu (you can pick the main and it was delicious! Definitely make a reservation. I opted for a passion fruit bellini to pair with my meal and this drink was super tasty, would recommend. The tasting course started with a salad which was beautifully plated, tasty had some greens and some crunch and some sour. The second course was roasted guinea fowl which tasted like chicken but wasn't too dry, I thought it was quite tasty despite not having fowl before. Next was the ravioli which was my personal favorite. Perfect for those who love pasta and some meat. The beef sirloin was good as well, though by American standards it was fairly dry -- not sure if the cut was just leaner than what I'm used to, but it tasted great but not the best beef I've had. Dessert was panna cotta, which was another winner :D Service was quick and efficient, but nobody came to rush us. The staff member introduced each dish in the tasting menu when it was served. Deceptively large interior (restroom in the basement) and a second floor. read more

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I was told that this place serves Italian food. A lot of the words on the menu sounded fancy and ended in vowels, but very little of the food was actual Italian. In fact, they didn't even have a single menu item with marinara sauce. However, I'm a very picky eater and was able to locate a few items on the menu that I did like...and the food was excellent. I would label this is more of a "fine dining" restaurant. The service, the wine, and the atmosphere was excellent. But when I return home to the United States, I'm heading straight to Olive Garden (for unlimited breadsticks and salad). read more

Bussia - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We went there for their bakery and coffee... freshly made baked goods ... excellent coffee. We were visiting and they were so kind and helpful. We went back for dinner and it was one of the very best dinners we had our entire stay! Quiet restaurant and great ambiance. We would go back again! Kind staff, attentive and great food! read more

What a great experience! We brought our baby and they happily accommodated our family. The food was outstanding, the wine was positively delish and the environment was quaint. A friend of mine recommended this place as a fave of his in town and I am so glad we tried! read more

TLDR: just eat here, you won't regret it. Also, price is more around $$ and not $$$$. I was walking around Amsterdam and came across this unassuming bakery/restaurant, we saw people lining up to get their pastries, so we follow suit, after all, a place with such a line, must mean it's a good place! While making our choices, the wait staff joking say, you will be back, and well, we were certainly back again, 2 days later. . . .and then again 3 days later! We've tried most of their pastries, everything was fantastic! We also grabbed lunch there the 3rd day, do not skip out on their homemade pasta! read more

Fantastic food, pumpkin, goat cheese, apple, roasted radicchio, pumpkin seed salad that I will remember for a while, the prix fixe menu was delicious and a great value for money. Wish we had found this place earlier in our visit. I can recommend without hesitation. read more

Simply a superb meal, from beginning to end! First day in Amsterdam after a long day of travel, and we wanted a good meal, but at a time our parents normally eat . . . We were able to walk in at 6:00 pm w/out a reservation, and were politely informed that we could have the table until 8:15. No problem here! Modern yet warm setting; excellent wine list. I had the soup of Jerusalem artichoke and mushrooms . . . presentation and flavor were just off the charts. For the main course, I had potato gnocchi w/ lobster. I swear I wanted to lick the plate, it was that good. For dessert we shared a chocolate tort w/ peanut/caramel ice cream. This dessert had a lot going on w/ various layers -- like 5 desserts in 1--Yummy! Great service all around, and a special thanks to Tiffany for her warmth and friendly nature--they know how to treat their customers!! Cheers! RS read more

Bussia - Some great flavor in these appetizers - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Food and service was excellent. They even made me a chocolate martini, which wasn't on the menu. The restaurant is small but beautiful, so make reservations read more

This was the first dining adventure in a largely cultural / eating 3 capital 10 day trip . I found Bussia recommended on here , and it was near the house we had rented . Excellent choice by YELP reviewers! The place is decorated in the standard mono-chromatic calming nordic style. We had a four course tasting menu with wine pairing. The bread here and everywhere in Holland is superb. The people are delightful and the city is clean , and quite, unlike other places visited. My partner is a vegetarian and thought his dinner was excellent.,There are enough descriptive comments on here to do this place justice. We were seated in the table in front of the window which gave us a wonderful view of the passing visitors . I have enclosed a few pics. If you are near here do go, AND MAKE RESERVATIONS, IT IS A SMALL PLACE! read more

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We had a wonderful time on a mother-daughter date for our last evening in Amsterdam. She was the only kid in there but she was treated like a queen and we had a wonderful time. Lots of wonderful food memories and everything was excellent. read more

Top-tier dinner experience. The layout of this restaurant is different than usual, but I loved being able to look down directly into the kitchen and observe everything being prepared. The service was exceptional, with helpful recommendations as well as timely check-ins to make sure we had everything we needed. And then the food, which was delicious! We had the cucumber salad, lobster spaghetti, and duck ravioli to start. My wife had the fish of the day which she loved, and I had the veal tenderloin which was delicious. read more

This place was recommended by a friend. If you're from the US, you're most likely used to having your mean for 30-45 min and be up and on your way. Not here though. Our meal took 3 hours. The environment is very chilled and friendly (Jeans are fine to wear). You can either go with the 6 or 8 course meal or order individual dishes. The 6 or 8 course dish, has much smaller portions. You won't be stuffed by you'll be satisfied and comfortable by the end. My favorite was the duck ravioli, the risotto. absolutely divine. read more

We had a preset 6 couse meal that began with 2 different aperitivos followed by risotto, veal ravioli, BBQ quail, cod and dessert. The flavor and presentation of the food was amazing. We were seated in a semi private room upstairs and there was very little background noise. I could actually hear conversations at either end of the table that sat 15. read more

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Upscale Italian 6-course meal with a wine pairing for each course. The presentation of each course was lovely without compromising the taste of each dish. I would highly recommend Bussia for upscale Italian cuisine in Amsterdam. read more

Mid October, Italian restaurant Bussia opened doors in de negen straatjes (or nine little streets) of Amsterdam. There aren't many good Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. A few good pizzerias but no restaurants that take Italian food up one notch. So I was happy to try out Bussia and was certainly not disappointed. The interior is country style, but expensive and perfectly designed - a lot of wood, thick but plain white table cloths and large cutlery and wine glasses. The service is very friendly and welcoming in a personal way. The menu - as the name suggests - is very Piedmont style and uses many typical northern Italian ingredients such as truffles, porcini, plums, nuts and fontina cheese. The wine list is impressive and equally Piedmont oriented with a large selection of strong red Barolos and Barberas as well as many wines made from the Nebbiolo and Dolcetto grapes that are popular in the region. read more

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An Italian, a Scottish-French, an Israeli, and an Indian walk in to a restaurant..... no, there is no punch line here. Just great food. Located close the famous red light district, Bussia serves modern Italian food in a beautiful atmosphere. Where does a multi-country contingent go after a strenuous day of speaking at a conference? We all agreed to do either Italian or Chinese food to please everyone. An excellent meal from start to finish. We opted for the daily dinner menu with 4 courses and a bottle of Chianti. What were we thinking? We quickly regained our senses and order a second bottle of Chianti. The stellar experience started with fresh bread and olive oil. The olive oil alone was divine. I thought of chugging it down like water, but I restrained myself. Tuscan white beans soup with truffle and gorgonzola, and roasted quail served with mostarda di fruta - simply delectable. The simplicity of white beans was elevated by truffle and the sharp gorgonzola. The quail was perfection. For the pasta course we got the gnocchi, tortelloni, and risotto of the day. Chestnut gnocchi with fresh mushrooms was quite delightful. The tortelloni filled with veal and served sweet breads is probably the best tortelloni I've ever had, and the risotto was a dark maroon color...I just wanted to sit there and admire the colors and presentation. But alas, the food was too enticing to just stare. For the main course, I opted for the fish of the day - skate wing - and my Israeli colleague got the wild boar ossobucco. The skate was perfectly prepared, it fell right off the cartilage without me having to try hard. The ossobucco was delectable. We were treated to a little Americana in our dessert. Apple pie!!! Very well done for an Italian restaurant not in America. We followed the dessert with an espresso which was served with various chocolate truffles. A pure delight. Service was immaculate. The wait staff explained everything before serving, replaced silverware with every course, and never let our wine glass be half-empty. It was a much needed stellar dining experience after a long day of lecturing on public health. I will definitely return during my next visit to Amsterdam. Stellare, Bussia!! read more

When you visit Bussia, you come with high expectations. All of your friends and even random strangers have mentioned it when the topic came to "best restaurants in town". Subjective, of course, but obviously liked by many. And indeed, eating there is a culinary experience. When you enter, the staff welcomes you friendly and asks for your coat before being lead to the table. The staff is very professional yet a little stiff unfortunately. You can order by the menu, but the multiple course option is the better choice as soon as you go for more than 2 courses. Although Bussia is quite big - there are many tables spread on two levels - the dishes are served with an apropriate waiting time inbetween. They look very appetizing, almost too beautiful to be eaten, and are equally tasty. When you leave in the end, the staff will bring you the right coats without asking - they are trained to remember who wears what. Quite impressive! read more

3.5 stars! When in Amsterdam, dine at Bussia. At least that's what my good friend told me. He and his wife make it a point to dine there each time they're in the Netherlands. I didn't realize that Bussia was Michelin star rated until I actually read about it on Amsterdam's Michelin star restaurants list. That even made my expectation higher, plus my friend having hyped it up. Located in the charming upscale neighborhood of Jordaan, you can find Bussia a short walk from the main street along the canal. It is also very close to the Anne Frank House. The restaurant itself is lovely inside and the staff is incredibly professional as service was impeccable. Hostess and waiter deserve 5+ stars! Once inside, they take your coat/jacket and store them away for you until you leave. The decor is simple and elegant with multi levels. The second and third levels are for dining and the underground is where they have an impressive wine cellar. Upon being seated, the waiter asked us if we would like a cocktail. We both went with his recommendation of a Peach Bellini which was made with peach granita. Friend and I opted for the 8 course meal (79 euros). For the entree and dessert, we chose once selection each, so that we were both able to try all 10 courses. - Antipasto - Pickled vegetables with watercress and crispy hen egg: Who doesn't love a running egg incorporated into any dish? I liked this antipasto as the pickled veggies balanced out the richness of the runny egg yolk with acid. Great start after the amuse to whet my appetite. - Zuppetta di mare - Soup of roasted celeriac with seared wild scallop: A light and refreshing soup topped with colorful veggies and flowers. The scallop was cooked perfectly and had a nice touch of seasoning. - Pasta di mare - Simply put, a grown up version of mac n cheese that was topped with lobster. I thought the mac n cheese was a tad too salty for my personal liking. The lobster was a nice touch. - Pasta di terra: Ravioli of pumpkin with marrow, sweetbread and roasted almonds. This was one of the most unique dishes of the evening. Friend and I liked this a lot because we don't normally see these items on an everyday menu. The marrow and sweetbread were delicious and textures were nice. I would recommend ordering this dish even if you were to go the a la carte route. - Risotto with sunflower seeds, Ficu and gremolata. Unfortunately, the least liked course for both my friend and I. We couldn't even go further than 5 bites. The cheese was just too overwhelming for the risotto. The waiter asked us if why we didn't like it and we explained. He was really sweet and asked if he could bring us anything else, but we just opted to continue with the courses. - Pesce (main): Fillet of wild dorade with Peruvian potato and Dutch Squid. Nicely cooked fish plate. The dutch squid was tender and tasty. Nothing too spectacular though. - Carne (main): Fillet of Venison with red cabbage, parsley root and mountain cranberries. If you like your venison bloody and still kickin', this is the one for you! I honestly would have liked the venison cooked at least to medium but this was rare as if it was just seared. - Sorbetto: Pomegranate sorbet with buttermilk panacea and chocolate crisp. Nice palette cleanser. - Formaggio: Apple out of the oven, filled with Agri cheese, served with pecan nuts. I'm all for melty cheese! - Dolce: Kumquat curd with milk chocolate pearl and mock- white chocolate stracciatella ice cream. I'm more of a dark chocolate girl, so this dessert didn't exactly hit the spot for me. The tangerine slices were incredibly sour and I'm not sure if that was the chef's intent. Thought ice cream was good. Overall, a lovely dining experience. We were stuffed already mid-way through the courses! Prepare to stay for 3 hours if you are ordering the 8 course menu. However, I honestly was not wowed by any of the dishes. I'm not sure if it was because my expectations were too high going in, but I didn't think it was that great. I did notice that almost every dish that was brought out had some kind of sauce poured onto it table side. I'm not sure if it's more for show, or that the chef really loves putting sauce on everything. Would have been nice to have some different variations in the type of dishes/presentation. The service was impeccable and we adored our waiter. He explained each dish in detail after he served us and we had good conversations with him (not too mention he was quite a looker). The ambiance is nice. During the weekday, it was easy to walk in without a reservation. The place was no where near capacity, but there were tables of couples and a group of guys that looked like they had come straight from work. Good find in Amsterdam, but if I were to do it again, I'd go a la carte since I didn't care for some of the dishes. If you're looking for a "new" Italian fine dining experience in Amsterdam, Bussia is the spot. read more

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We stumbled upon this place while shopping in the 9 streets area & thought it looked really charming. After researching online, the menu & food pics looked great! This place had stellar reviews & rightfully so! We arrived quite late (close to closing) & without a reservation but the staff were happy to accommodate us. The full tasting menu was not available, but the smallest tasting menu & a la carte were. We opted for the smaller tasting menu & we were not disappointed! Each dish was a work of art - filled with high quality, fresh ingredients & very creative- particularly with the presentation ! They have a great selection of Italian wines which we really enjoyed. Many dishes came with their own sauce which was poured over the dish during presentation at the table. The only dish lacking flavor or originality was the Jerusalem artichoke risotto- which was just fine. The staff are super warm & friendly. They inquired about our visit to Amsterdam, chatted with us quite a bit, & gave us fabulous recommendations on New Year's Eve ! A+ !! read more

Bussia - Roasted pumpkin with radicchio - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We loved this place. Really cute restaurant in the 9. Made reservations based on a friends recommendation and we were so glad we did. The food was a work of art. And all wonderful. The wines were amazing as well. The staff was great too. And it's a treat to see the chefs cooking right in front of you. The only downside I could say would be the restaurant was noisy. We had a table in the middle of the room so not very intimate and we were there for an anniversary dinner but definitely worth it. read more

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My husband and I had a great meal at Bussia albiet a long one. We choose the 4 course meal and were off to a good start when a large group came into the restaurant. What started off as a leisurely elegant meal turned into a marathon of several hours before we were finished. Having said that, the food was excellent and I would have given them 5 stars if things hadn't been so slow in service. I enjoyed Bussia and would definitely give them another shot but will allow plenty of time, just in case! read more

Love this place that I've eaten at a few times now. It's up in the Jordan area of Amsterdam and is definitely a gem. And don't get discouraged if you cannot find it easily...It's just around the turn! Their ability to craft amazing Northern Italian dishes in Amsterdam is second to none. I will see you again soon. Ciao! read more

Bussia - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We somersaulted into this place on a Friday night after passing it a billion times over the past few weeks. We were sure to get a reservation, since it's pretty busy most of the time. It was a fine restaurant. Not great, as I will point out below in an easy-to-read bulleted list, but it's definitely a good place to take someone if you're sick of eating bitterballen on the streets of Amsterdam. GOOD * Food was well prepared and well cooked. * Presentation was outstanding. The food truly looked like art. It was a bit like eating sculpture, but without the danger of breaking all your teeth because sculptures are hard. * Service was impeccable. * Wine was excellent and reasonably priced. * Bread was great. Almost breaducational. Heh. * The amuse-bouche was wonderful. * Cannoli was very tasty. * Lamb was amazing. Perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender. * Nothing was too salty, which is a problem at fancier restaurants. NOT-SO-GOOD * Some of the flavors were disappointing. * Quail egg a little bland. * The pesto in the risotto was overwhelming. Could have used more sweet. Too heavy on the basil. * Couscous was kinda boring. * Each dish had a large fried component to it. In their effort to be creative, they fried things. * Choco souffle was not chocolatey enough. * Saffron ice cream tasted like pool water. We've had it before (elsewhere) and it was delicious, so we were pretty disappointed with Bussia's take on it. That looks like a lot of negatives. I'm probably being a petty prince (which was incidentally my nickname in high school). It's a great place to dine. Definitely on the more expensive side of the spectrum, but the art employed in the preparation is worth it. read more

My last day in Amsterdam before I go back to San Francisco for a month to spend with my best friend and her newborn baby, I made a reservation at the Bussia to celebrate my successful trip. There are few milestones that I have to celebrate. We arrived at our 18:30 reservation on time, and ordered the 8-course dinner, which was 79 Euro, and 4-course wine paring. Dishes were presented artistically, and the combination of flavors and textures was very good. They removed all butter/milk products for me and also offered "executive dining" (slow paced) so my partner and I had a lot more time to talk and enjoy the moment. Service was ok, with a few small snafus, which was not that important to mention. read more

Quite simply one of the finest meals we have ever had - one of those meals that go into the family lore of eating experiences that you recount at gatherings. If I could assign 6 stars, I would do so. The atmosphere is elegant, but relaxed at the same time. White linen tablecloths, hand made earthenware dishes, every one of them appropriate to the item being served, real silverware. But very friendly service and not the least bit pretentious or stuffy. The art on the wall in the room where we ate featured an amusing photo reminiscent of a renaissance young woman, but with her hair done up in curlers made of empty pop cans. But on to the food. Yes Italian, but also modern. They use local and seasonal ingredients where possible. We had the six course tasting menu with wine pairings. It starts with two different amuse bouches and then followed with: 1. Carrots done three ways with 7 kinds of local seaweed; 2. Local scallops with potatoes from Texel done two ways; 3. Veal ravioli; 4. Radicchio risotto; 5. Lamb with fresh white asparagus; 6. Chocolate mousse with peanut ice cream. We finished with an espresso that came with two more dessert munchies. The wine pairings were superb, particularly a Barbera d'Alba that accompanied the risotto. The service is slowly paced, giving lots of time to talk, nibble on the excellent bread and sip the glass of wine that accompanied every course. We were there for over three hours and enjoyed every minute of it. Speaking of bread, I noted at the outset that I was allergic to sunflower seeds and they knew that their whole grain bread had sunflower seeds. So they baked me four little loaves of tomato bread right on the spot. We were told that the chef was fairly new at Bussia - an Italian woman. I asked our waiter to kiss her on both cheeks for me after I had been smitten by the veal ravioli. He came back with the next course to report that he had delivered the kisses. read more

Do not overlook this culinary gem. Bussia delivers on all levels. After two nights of sitting through overly long, so so, chef tasting menu performances at restaurants that did not deserve their inflated ratings, Bussia was a breath of fresh air, with welcoming service from the start, inventive Italian inspired food served at a comfortable pace, and a convivial relaxed atmosphere. read more

Just returned from a trip to the Netherlands. The highlight of the trip was a wonderful dining experience at Bussia. We enjoyed the first evening so much that we made reservations for the following evening. In doing so we cancelled a prior reservation at one of the most notable restaurants in Amsterdam... Bussia is that good! The food, wine and wait staff were some of the best I have experiened. We did the tasting menu both nights. They made us something special on the second night so we wouldn't have a repeat of the first. Both were absolutely stellar. I could go on and on about this place but everything about it was just terrific. There are about 1,000 restaurants in the Amsterdam area. Bussia has to somewhere near the top. I applaud the young ladies that waited on us. Wonderful service; not overdone, just right. Don't miss the opportunity. I will be booking in advance of my next trip to Amsterdam. read more

The food is absolutely amazing. My husband and I had the lobster macaroni, wild boar pasta, and risotto. All three dishes were very fresh and filling. Our server was also great. After telling her we were visiting from the states, she went out of her way to write down places for us to visit in Amsterdam. She was friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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We had the 8-course dinner menu. Bread: Focaccia, bread with sunflower seeds. Amuse Bouche 1: Corn tortilla with olives, mayonnaise, hopped with yellow corn Amours Bouche 2: Tortilla with fermented red beans First course: Tomatoes cooked 4 different ways with couscous and garnished with edible flowers Second course: Grilled red gurnard topped with chopped truffle, shredded pickled cabbage, fishy sauce Third course: Tagliatelle with 3 bite size pieces of blue lobster Fourth course: One of us got ravioli with ricotta cheese. Another fish was pasta with sweetbread and veal Fifth course: Risotto in nettle sauce with macadamia nuts Sixth course: Turbot filet in buerre blanc sauce Seventh course: Plum sorbet with lemon merengue Eighth course: Chocolate mousse with hazelnut cream, hazelnut chocolate, red berries, dolce de latte ice cream Amuse Bouche 3: Lemon tarte Add excellent to all of the above :) read more

Not a food writer by any measure ! But wow wow wow wow, Extremely impressive , extremely complex dishes , the flavors just dance on your tongue !!! read more

Easily one of the top 2 or 3 dining experiences ever, anywhere. From the layout of the room to the service to the food and wine pairings, this was a superb evening. Elegant without being stuffy, nouvelle without being snobby, and truly delicious. We wil not visit Amsterdam without a return visit to Bussia. read more