Because we were so impressed with our first evening there, we went back again yesterday. Excellent…read morefood, attentive service, and warm hospitality - we highly recommend "Italia Oggi" and will gladly return on our next visit to Amsterdam. Stefan & Birgit Velbert, Germany

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.

Our hotel outside of Amsterdam was located in between a number of tech businesses and a…read moreneighborhood. This was our last dinner after 3 weeks Europe. We had an early departure and so didn't want a heavy meal. Our hotel staff recommend pizza here. We ordered a pizza with chicken, spinach, sweet peppers and olives on it, and a margherita pizza. While waiting for the pizzas, we had to try the espresso martinis. These were top notch! I'd count amongst the best martinis I've had. When the pizzas came, we were blown away. We had asked the size and were told a usual individual pizza, so we were expecting dinner plate size. These were AT LEAST twice that. We so wished we had only ordered one and shared. The crust was thin, cracker-like and we liked that very much. Among our best meals. I missed the photo as we were too ready to dig in! The restaurant was very lively, lots of festive music and plenty of people watching available. The restaurant didn't come up on any of our online suggestions while traveling, but if you are ever in the area, don't hesitate. Do be careful, because short walk in Europe is quite different from an American short walk. The walk was about 15-20 minutes from our hotel. The air was brisk, and part of the walk is along the water... so to our American friends... just bundle up and go for it! The walk and the evening was a delight!

The best inexpensive restaurant in the area, you get huge portions and it's delicious. Walked in…read moredurning evening hours and literally closed the place with the staff. Unsure if they were short staffed but it took some time to be seated and for my order to be taken. I tried the bruschetta for apps and the spaghetti carbonara for my main. And for dessert I had the best tiramisu I have ever tried.

Both the flavorful dishes & the service were excellent. Great tasting Italian food, true to its…read moreItalian namesake. My husband is vegetarian & I'm gluten free. We BOTH left extremely satisfied with our Saturday night experience. Good Italian wines on the list & a great atmosphere. We look forward to our next visit to try different dishes.

A new chef and a delicious menu. Good choices for vegetarians. A nice atmosphere and friendly…read morewaitstaff. Nice wine recommendations and did I mention the excellent tasty food. We went back for the past truffle dish. Just a bit too pricey to eat there regularly but wonderful for a special night or a special treat.

Authentic italian restaurant This place has been taken over…read moreby Enzo last January and he really made a good job! I went there with a groupon and I was really surprised by the quality of the food. We got a plate with some cheese and oil of olive from Puglia as soon as we seated. As antipasti we picked the vegetarian flan (my favorite-I would go back especially for this) and the calamaretti (same very tasty), then we picked a home made ravioli ( which was cooked al dente as I like) and meat served with Parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes. Very simple dishes but very good quality. As Italian leaving in Amsterdam I can totally recommend this place if you wish to have authentic food with an affordable price.

My husband & I went to L'Angolo Italiano for dinner because of the reviews that we read. We were so…read morehappy we did. It's a Beautiful restaurant with Wonderful Authentic Italian food & wine. The service we received was Excellent. This is one of the best Italian dinners we have had in a long long time. I can't wait to go back again the next time I am in Amsterdam.... It's that good. I can't stop thinking about the place.

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!

Excellent food, service, fair prices, and they toss your Mac and cheese in a wheel of cheese with a…read moretorch. Most likely the best Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. Definitely stop by if you have time. Pretty sure there's a trolly nearby.

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.

Fantastic Italian food and great service near the Kimpton DeWitt hotel. We had meatballs, gnocchi,…read moreand rigatoni and everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. I saved the name to make sure we can find it again on a future trip!

I tried to come on a Friday night and there was a line out the door and they couldn't seat me even…read morethough I was alone and it was only me. So next time I was in town, I was sure to make a reservation. They anticipated my arrival and sat me at the bar. They have WiFi that works! The pizza was really good and you could taste its freshness. I had a couple of cocktails but it was really tempting to get beer on tap. The interior is cozy which adds to La Perla's exclusivity and reservation-only culture because there is limited seating inside. My friend recommended La Perla to me. He goes every time he's in Amsterdam. I can see why. Service was also great and quite friendly.

90 minutes for two beers, one appetizer, and one pizza. Food was delicious, but the service was not…read morethe best, seemed like everyone was being attended to except for us. People got their food sooner than us and were talked to by their server. We were not. When I asked for the check and paid, it prompted me to tip. That shocked me because other restaurants with great service and traditional Dutch did not ask for one. Good food, poor service, took too long for what it was.

Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. Amazing Italian food, it's easy to miss but…read moreso worth it. Service: As some have said the service is a little slow but I took it more as relaxing. This is one of those restaurants that you go to for the "dining experience". Not an in and out rushed kind of establishment, your truly "dining" and enjoying the moment kind of a place. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgable of the menu offering us great suggestions. Food: Some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time. From start to finish everything was out of this world. -To start the burrata and tomato was very fresh and tasty. Some of the best burrata surprisingly, I didn't imagine Amsterdam would be known for this Italian treat when all of their cheeses usually offered are hard. The olive oil dressing to match was great, I have burrata & tomato salads all of the time but this one blew me away....maybe I was just hungry from all the walking but that's not the point, give it a try. My main dish: pesto pasta. Great! Super flavorful and the green beans mixed in was a treat. I honestly stuffed my face, the serving size is large but it's too good to just eat half. I'd highly recommend this dish as I saw many also ordered it. The ravioli was good as well, I stole a bit from the table. Pricing is reasonable given its a nicer restaurant in the area with great quality food. This place is a true Italian dining experience, I'd highly recommend this place for a romantic dinner or just simply to impress your guests with a hidden gem.

We loved what we got. Girlfriend got the eggplant, I had a homemade pasta dish…read more Girlfriend has strange hot bone for the attractive waiters so this review may be biased. Pleasant atmosphere, good service, moderate prices for the delicious food. Not saying anything more about the wait staff. GF - wants further mention of friendly and attractive wait staff.

Decent pasta restaurant in De Pijp. Service was fast and I ordered the Ragu Pappardelle which was…read moretasty! The restaurant was busy so reservations are definitely recommended.

Cool intimate spot. VERY Limited menu. Meat provided (prawns, pork) are tiny tiny portions. Prawns…read moredidn't look like any prawn I've ever seen before. Food was decent but not overwhelming. Nothing remarkable. No options to add or change anything. Good vibe tho. Liked the large central table. Friendly staff but if you're looking for anything resembling authentic or typical Italian food, this won't be the place. Sadly, I won't go back.

Great! This place in Amsterdam was a family favorite. The hummus is amazing, the food pleased all…read moreof us. And grabbing a beer while sitting in the cute place was a fun time. The waitress we had was very pleasant and fun to talk to - great customer service! My wife doesn't eat meat and we were looking for a place that was for her that night. Turns out, it was great for her, but it was also great for the full family. We left happy and wanting more! Try it out!

We would suggest if you haven't tried this-DO SO!!! We were in Amsterdam for two days and wanted…read moresomething "local" to try. Checked on YELP and this came up. Not ONLY was the food DELICIOUS but the price was right on the money! The owner even helped me pronounce the meatball word amd said I got it right when I said it back. We are big eaters and usually finish what we order but we were lucky and became stuffed, so we took some hummus/bread back to snack on later. The other gal there helping was friendly, helpful, and fun to talk with after we ate. Hoping to hit this spot again when we come back to town! Oh, the ambiance was quiet, we had a relaxing conversation while we ate.