Daalder was pretty amazing! Do not get deceived by its modest look and simple ambience. I, however, want to start with a suggestion. The restaurant needs to control some noise. Some customers with several bottles of wine on their tables were beyond reasonable noise. This was the only downside of the restaurant and almost made me give four stars instead of five stars. In terms of food, you get an Alinea-like experience with creative gastronomic dishes. The only difference is that it is so much more affordable than Alinea! I chose a 7-course meal and had no regrets. The servers were friendly and super helpful. Everyone speaks English while some servers do not speak Dutch, which should not be an issue for Yelp users. The chef changes the courses, so you might want to ask the servers about the daily course. read more

Drum roll please! I am pleased to announce my first 5 star Yelp Review for an Amsterdam restaurant. I'll be the first to admit, I'm hard to please. Like many Generation Y'ers - I want (and believe I can have) it all. I demand practicality in price, but creativity in cuisine, attentive but unobtrusive service. Restaurant Daalder delivers on all counts, and then some. A rather unassuming looking restaurant located in Jordaan, the interior is what I'd describe as "Dutch Standard" with a few quirks - a picture of some silly fish with hair and a bookcase-come-secret-room are just a few things there were in my line of sight. The staff were welcoming from the minute all 12 of us walked in. As our number was so large, we did the chef's menu. They kindly inquired to see if there were any food preferences/restrictions that they should be aware of. I, the resident non-seafood eater, told them as much and I had a compatriot in a woman who didn't eat shellfish. I was very impressed by the way the starter was executed - for most of the table this consisted of a beautiful bowl of fish atop an oyster cream, surrounded by a cucumber juice, swirled with dill oil. I hate seafood but this was so beautifully presented I wanted to eat it! For my no-shellfish friend, they made her this dish but removed the oyster component and I received a totally different but equally as beautiful soft mozzarella cheese with chorizo and chorizo oil. I could be wrong, but I feel most restaurants would take the easy way out and just give myself and my no-shellfish friend the same starter. Instead, the chefs at Daalder went the extra mile to ensure both of our dining experiences were optimal. The main was equally delicious - a beautifully tender black angus, surrounded by piped flavour explosions of many varieties - aioli to artichoke - served with bami and topped with lemon zest. Lemon zest on top of steak? Who'd have thought!? The next particularly interesting flavour combination came in the dessert. Ripe pineapple surrounded by yogurt and cheesecake creams, served with tarragon meringues and a Thai basil sorbet. I could have done without the sorbet but this is because it was a bit too anise tasting for my taste. Overall, this was a fantastic dessert and the lightness balanced well with the rich steak we'd just had. Despite the sophistication of the food, there was no pomp or arrogance. Service was spot on: attentive but not in-your-face, considerate, informative, and just generally pleasant and personable (which is harder to find than you'd expect in Amsterdam). The staff here either genuinely enjoy their job or deserve an Oscar for pretending to! This was the best dining experience I've had in Amsterdam. Not to mention this came in under 50 Euros a person (and yes - that is including wine). Get the Restaurant Daalder soon - word on the street is that some guy called Michelin has been hanging around here. ;) read more

Wow. Just wow. Come. Keep an open mind & let the story unfold. Congratulations on your upcoming culinary experience! Sit back & be made aware of senses you haven't experienced before. Every course is precisely balanced yet delightfully unique. Staff is knowledgeable in a way that is clearly educated through both experience as well as passion. So glad we made the choice to dine here. It has been a highlight of our Amsterdam experience. read more

We had a wonderful 4-course birthday lunch for my husband. I can be a picky eater and was at first deterred to go by a menu that I would not know in advance. However, I'm glad I took the chance. The waitress was lovely and asked me questions about what I liked, and they modified a dish for me as well. Our courses were started with an amuse bouche and a small starter bite and bread. So the 4 felt more like 5.5. The wine our waitress suggested was also well priced and delicious. It's a special occasion place to me because of the price, (was €125 for the two of us for lunch, not including a tip) but a great deal and well worth it! We would go back again for the longer dinner coursing! read more

We strolled by and went in by chance and found a gem in the attire of a classic restaurant. The food was really good and we got very good wine recommendations that accentuated the dinner. Their fish main course was perfectly balanced with a great cider sauce that we would take if/when we go back! A really good choice that we would recommend to anyone being here for a longer stretch than a weekend! read more

What a simply fantastic dinner. We were a group of 4 and opted for 2 of the 7 course dinners. Makes more sense than everyone ordering three course meals right?! Everything was so delicious - with a small exception of the fish that wasn't really good. The tartar, meat, bread, desert were each better than the previous course! Great wine list too, an amazing meal all around. read more

First time in this restaurant, wonderful food, very good and fair portions. I came for a Saturday lunch and in front of the restaurant is a very cute farmers market. I strongly recommend this place for demanding diners! read more

Wow. I love discovering restaurants like this, before they get their first Michelin Star. A little grungy (but clean), some leftover details from when it used to be a bar, crappy sound system, heterogenous mix of staff - one guy knows his business extremely well, but some others think they are working in just another tourist ripoff bistro. But the FOOD. Omg. Superb bistronomie stuff like Veranda in Antwerp, La Buvette in Brussels. Lots of veggies, flavours, freshness and depth. Great gin tonic's to start with, sadly the suggested wine pairings fell a bit flat, and it's tricky to buy bottles when there is just two of you, and the menu is blind. Luckily the aforementioned friendly maître found something (a 2008 Hautes Cotes de Baunes) to make us happy in the end. This place could go far given continued focus on quality, as long as they don't lose themselves and their roots like some (La Paix bxl) read more

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Was in Amsterdam for a wedding. We brought a party of about 20 in for a dinner. One of the best meals I've had in a very long time, anywhere. Everything was on point and service was great for such a large group in not a huge space. Amsterdam food scene underrated and well represented here for sure. read more

We picked the 6-course dinner. Food was so bad, we requested it to be reduced to 4 without the main entree. We appreciate they agreed without any problem. Loud ambience. Too loud like a fish market. for a pricey restaurant. Relatively casual. They should lower the price. We do not mind paying for good food. This is not. Amuse Bouche 1: Thin cheese crisp topped with pungent mushroom sauce. Very nice sauce. Amuse Bouche 2: Ball of cheese in sour tomato water with chopped tomatoes, guacamole , served in martini glass Course 1: Called "perfect egg". Lobster bisque with shrimp and lobster in small glass, with carrots and topped with buttery foam. Course 2: Tuna tartare topped with greens, curry ice cream. Very bad combination. Course 3: Plaice with mushroom soup, topped with coconut foam. Course 4: White chocolate with coconut custard, cranberry mousse. Dessert was the only decent course. Food lacked flavor. Weird combination that did not make sense. There are several options in Amsterdam. It was pretty packed. Perhaps it was just us that do not like this style. read more

You're probably looking for a restaurant in Amsterdam. Seriously just stop looking and book a table at Daalder. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group - you won't regret it! I booked a table online - SO easy, and there were ready for me when I got there! I opted for the 5-course with wine pairing. Oh. My. God. I died and went to heaven multiple times during that meal. They asked if I had any dietary limitations and I told them the less dairy, the better. I wish I hadn't said that and just sucked it up to eat the meal as the chef intended, BUT the courses I had with less dairy were INCREDIBLE. So all's well that ends well. The wait staff was extremely knowledgable but not pretentious or stuffy at all. Everyone was in jeans and the decor was a quirky bistro feel. The wine pairings added quite a bit to my final bill, but I felt they were worth it. All in all, it was the best dining experience in recent memory and I very much look forward to returning next time I visit Amsterdam! read more

We've eaten here now on two separate trips to Amsterdam, and will be certain to make a reservation in advance again if (when) we return to Amsterdam (a lovely city, so I hope we will). The preparation, presentation, and most importantly flavor of their creations are astounding. read more

A true gem and my favorite restaurant in Amsterdam. Unpretentious, creative, fine dining. And great service to boot. Go here! You won't be disappointed. read more

Daalder is a lovely little brown cafe that's aiming very high with the food they serve. Dutch with some Asian twists. It's one of our favourite places to eat in Amsterdam, they do seem to take things very seriously though, hence the rating. We would love it if they chilled out a like bit and got back to the 'comfy' brown cafe feel whilst serving modern Dutch without the Asian confusion. http://www.eatacity.com/guide/Amsterdam/place/cafe-daalder/ read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had. Inventive, delicious and well composed. The price is amazing for what you get. Definitely will be coming back during my next visit. read more

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We had the most incredible 7-course (really more than 7) chef's tasting menu. Service was impeccable. We had multiple servers, all of whom were gracious and helpful. Everything was beautifully thought out and delicious. Probably the best meal either of us has had to date! read more

There are some great neighborhood joints in Jordaan, and Daalder is a great example why I come back to the neighborhood over and over again. For a place that's actually not too far from the train station, it has a lot to offer in terms of food and service without being touristy at all. Daalder specializes in tasting menus, from 3 to 6 courses. I opted for the 3 course menu, and at around 32 euros, it's a great deal. The first course was an incredible pumpkin soup with cod and leeks, which was very flavorful and beautifully plated. The second course was pork belly with five spices, which was perfectly seared and paired wonderfully with a Riesling. I actually got a bonus duck course, which was also very good and paired wonderfully with a Beaujolais. And dessert, while very light, was the most intensely flavored basil ice cream with some cream and fruits. I was dining solo, and service was solid, even though I was eating at the bar. It's also personal as the chef came out on several occasions to see how I was doing. I loved the juxtaposition of the informal nature of the restaurant with the formal tasting menu, and would definitely recommend Daalder! read more

This is the best meal I have had in Amsterdam, and that is saying a lot given that there are several restaurants with the same premise. A very fantastic experience over all, and the dishes were perfect. read more

We just loved this place and went with the prefix7 course menu and every dish was fantastic. Cool local casual scene.

Thoughtful and surprising and delicious. Very affordable given the high quality of the food. Attentive service. Relaxed atmosphere on a nice neighborhood corner. All in all, a perfect place to enjoy good food. read more

Extraordinarily impeccable culinary experience in a laid back atmosphere with service beyond reproach. THE BEST MEAL we had on our recent European vacation. All foodies, run there when you visit Amsterdam again! You won't be disappointed. read more

This was a really fantastic, perfectly prepared meal. We ordered the 5 courses, and it was almost too much. They brought out a complimentary amuse bouche, and then dessert as well. If you fancy a culinary adventure, then Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. read more

While it's a bit of a sound pit (OMG. So loud), our ears eventually adjusted. The food and service were impeccable. We had five courses, which was probably one too many. You pay for it, but each dish was delicious and surprising. It's also cozy and the decor is delightful. Too bad they can't figure out how to soak up some of that noise. We'd definitely go again for a special occasion. read more

Good cafè in the Jordaan, I have been here for lunch a couple of times and always enjoyed their food. Prices are in the average and service is good too. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. The almonds and bread sticks in hummus were a great way to start. The amuse was light with interesting flavors. Had sea bass and cucumber in it. The starter was probably the most interesting plate. It was veal tartare with squid. It came with capers, raw onion and crispy squares if potato. The flavors changed in your mouth the more you chewed. Very well done. We then had the angus beef. While it was very good, being from Alberta where we perhaps have the best beef in the world, it wasn't the best steak I've had. The meal seemed a bit rich between the parmesan cheese and the 2 aioli sauces and the cracker that seemed infused with oil. It was perhaps my least favorite of the 3 courses. I was secretly hoping for fish considering we are in Amsterdam. The dessert was a beautifully done basil ice cream with cherry and lemon cheese cake. In all a very nice meal, perhaps a little expensive but worth a try. read more

Wow is this place good. Sit back, relax and let the chef take care of you. We were lucky to be there on a beautiful evening and could sit outside. All I can say is ... foam. Don't know how it's done but it is so delicious I will remember it for a long time. One suggestion- if you are not a hearty eater, 5 courses is probably enough. I couldn't finish the last two of my 6 courses. It's definitely a 2 1/2 or 3 hour dinner. read more

Well I like surprise menues and I liked the evening, but not everything did convince me. It became better and better after a weak start. Best beef I ever had (in the 4th of 5 courses). Service was excellent, friendly and experienced. We did like the wines (mine was a Riesling from Rheinland-Pfalz). Compared to pricing and quality of lunch or dinner in touristic hot spots the 50 € for 5 courses were well spent. So I'll return whenever possible and recommend the restaurant to my friends. (As a German friend recommended it to me.) read more

My husband and I had lunch at Daalder here in Amsterdam in celebration of our 21st wedding anniversary today. We both ordered the four course meal (mine with some modifications for my eating plan) and were overwhelmed by the high quality of those courses, and the service that we received. The Chef is truly an artist. Both he and our server were very welcoming and friendly. We highly recommend Daalder. read more

Amazing!!! food very well placed and complementary! Service was excellent! Everyone who works there is very friendly, took and hung coats, offered to call a cab, refilled drinks timely etc... Five 5 Stars!!! read more

Daalder - Duck 5 main course - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The best dining experience we had in Amsterdam, and that's saying something. The food was excellent and the wine pairings superb.

My husband and I ate here on our last night in Amsterdam. We found it just from walking around the neighborhood earlier in the day. At the time, we were not eating meat so we called to see if they could accommodate our pescetarianism. The gladly said they could and wow - this meal was so amazing. We did the wine pairing 5 course meal and the fish course was the best fish we have every had. You can really taste the love and passion from the chef in the food here. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Without hesitation or doubt, I can say Daalder was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. Service was excellent, and the food was amazing. I wish we would have ordered the full seven courses instead of only four. We will definitely return on our next visit to Amsterdam. read more

This dinner rocked. Enjoyed the 5-course meal that included a shot of kombucha during the amuse-bouche (first time I've actually liked it!). Every course was a hit. The langoustine and duck were my personal favorites, and the "corn" dessert was simply fantastic. The presentation was lovely without being too elaborate. Service was perfect. There's clearly a reason I bookmarked this restaurant as a "must visit" for my trip, and I'm glad I did. Highly recommended. read more

Nice small restaurant with bar. Had 4 course diner didn't dissapoint. Scallops fresh but soy flavours over powering. Main course of beef was excellent. Located in the Jordaan. read more

I went here for lunch. I really enjoyed their main course and dessert but didn't think much of their appetizers. Kind of a small place and kind of pricey. Cost me 35 Euros for three courses. Just get 2 courses and skip the appetizer. Overall it was a nice place read more

This was not only one of the single greatest culinary experiences of my life, but one of the best dining experiences, period. Nigel and Dennis (head chefs) were incredibly interactive, out on the floor, talking with us and other customers. The service was PERFECT. Our wine pairings were delicious, with healthy pours. I chose this restaurant the night I proposed to my girlfriend, and we were late to where I wanted to propose because this food and experience was just too, too good. There is really something to be said for great food, great ambiance, and great service - Daalder doesn't make you sacrifice one for the other. A truly fantastic experience. Will be back. read more

What a fantastic experience from start to finish. Excellent 5 course dinner with wine pairing. Everything about this unpretentious and warm bistro was perfect. Splendid foods with marvelous service. Truly one of the best dining experiences of my life. read more

We were in Amsterdam for seven days this past May & Daalder was within walking distance of the flat we rented. After eating there the first time, my boyfriend begged me to go back a second time! It was absolutely our favorite restaurant experience of the trip. The wait staff was very nice & went out of their way to make a special Irish coffee for my boyfriend - it was so pretty we wished we'd taken a picture, but he dived right in & forgot. I can't remember now what we had the first night, other than there was definitely a white asparagus special. But it was good enough that we went back the second time, when we had ravioli & steak, both of which were delicious. Desserts were good, too. If we make it back to Amsterdam, this place will be at the top of our list to return to for dinner. read more

We stumbled into this gem of a restaurant because it is in the neighborhood where we are renting. It turned out to be the meal of our trip, and we have had some excellent meals (e.g., Bussia). This is an informal unpretentious little place with some very ambitious, hardworking, creative chefs!! Everything was beautifully presented, and as delicious as it looked. My wife's risotto was extraordinary. My vichyssoise with codfish beinget was lovely as was the sea bass main. Our caramelized apple with macadamia nuts, vanilla ice ream and salty caramel was heaven. Don't miss this place! read more

If you are a foodie who likes the creative chef employing the latest concepts in unique preparations, you should not be disappointed with what you get here. Yes the room in the back can get noisy as others have commented (I can't speak to the front room). I was not quite as blown away as in other reviews, but that is just my personal taste preferring the more traditional styles, not a complaint in any way. We found wonderful taste combinations and a great variety of textures and colors. Each course was a surprise, and the wines well paired. Why didn't I see those chocolates with our coffee? That's OK, I didn't need them anyway! read more