Amazing little restaurant! Found it on Yelp while looking for a nice lunch. The restaurant itself is quaint and beautiful with a spectacular canal view. For appetizers, we had the duck salad and prawn and scallop in puff pastry which were heavenly. The scallop appetizer was one of the best things I have ever eaten! However, my one complaint was that the lamb shank was very plain. It was cooked to perfection, but definitely needed salt. My friend had the beef with fondant potatoes which were much tastier. But don't let that deter you from coming here, it really is a fantastic restaurant! read more

The whole experience at "The Rascal" ( I think that is it's English meaning! ) was an exquisite surprise Birthday treat from my best friend. We arrived at lunch time and could not have had better service - friendly , relaxed yet not overly intrusive. For a very popular restaurant which has awards we were not rushed through the courses and we spent a lovely afternoon watching life go by on the canals - the food was superb and beautifully presented. I look forward to my next visit. read more

The website describes their food as French-Italian as well as traditional Dutch dishes. There are at least three dining areas - an upstairs area, the lower floor, and when the weather is nice an outside patio area adjacent to the canals. The inside is decorated Art Nouveau. After much discussion, we decided to be seated on the first floor -this allowed us a view of the interior decorations, the canals and, looking down into a lower floor, the kitchen. We had the salad Nicoise as an appetizer, and the suckling pig and red snapper as main dishes. All dishes were wonderful but we especially liked the suckling pig - very tender and the sauce was great. They have a reasonably good wine selection. We skipped dessert but the desserts looked very good. The service was very good and it's a very nice place to have a relaxed dinner looking out to the canals. We were there on a Monday and it was very busy. Probably best to make reservations before coming just to be sure you get a seat. read more

We were on the lookout for a nice dining location since our usual favorite was booked and stumbled across this one. Neither the concierge nor a phone call from us resulted in a reservation so we resigned ourselves to another place. Walking by the canal we strolled past this place and just asked for a reservation in person and got one for later that night. They appear to be well booked usually and the waiter asked us to give them a ring if we weren't gonna make it. But not to worry, we came back and had an amazing meal. The restaurant is kind of small and packed with tables. The weather was nice so they had a few tables outside, right by the canal. Of course these beautiful tables were already taken, so we got seated inside. Because of the size of the restaurant it was a bit toasty and loud but not too bad. The wine menu featured many different wines- we choose the St Estephe which was perfect with the food. For the appetizer we shared the carpaccio which came out looking like a burrito and featured ingredients you don't usually have in there (pecorino cheese instead of Parmesan, eg) but the flavors worked together perfectly. Main dish was the sliced sirloin and the rack of veal. Both cooked to perfection (medium rare) and spiced heavenly. Though it seemed weird: the leek on the veal really complimented the spices. For dessert we shared the cheesecake with some ice cream. Perfect ending to a perfect dinner. The service was attentive, helpful and friendly and the food just superb. Definitely a place to come back to, next time with an advance reservation. read more

De Belhamel - White Chocolate Cheesecake- to die for. - French Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We had a great meal at this place. A very classic French taste. I am a chef myself We will defiantly come back next visit to Amsterdam. Price is very reasonable. 這家餐廳距離中央車站很近，菜色像法國菜，精緻的醬料，味道搭配得很好，酒也選得不錯，下次到Amsterdam一定再回來吃。 價格也合理，建議一定要訂位再來吃，因為座位不多，9月天氣還是溫暖，所以大家都坐外面，可在天氣好的日子，預約坐在運河旁邊。 read more

This is a great pasta place that has some seats outside next to the canal so is a good place to bring guests to watch the boats floating by. The service was quick and friendly. I had the best Bolognese here and would definitely recommend it! read more

The beef carpaccio I had was the best I've ever eaten! My husband said he could have several orders for dinner and would be happy (agreed)!! Everything else was delicious too! Scallop and shrimp appetizer great, gnocchi amazing, venison done to perfection, and dessert was the perfect finish. Being from NY we have a lot of options, if we lived here we would be regulars! read more

The quality of the food was very disappointing. The meat was unevenly cooked, the vegetables and lobster were overcooked, and in general things were lacking in flavor. I expected so much more based on the prices and the Yelp rating. The only postitive was the service and the beautiful canal view. read more

Beautiful and romantic French restaurant right next to the canals. The staff was kind, the food was delicious. Try and get a seat outside so you can watch the boats go by. read more

We tried to get a table at 7.30pm on a Saturday night in summer. The waiter got the manager and appoligzed for not having one and there could be one in an hour.... The world didn't end, we walked on and had dinner elsewhere... I'll make a booking next time. read more

We went here for a lunch our day in Amsterdam and absolutely loved it ! You can spend a lot for a meal and feel it wasn't worth it but this was definitely worth it. We went a la carte. My husband had Flemish stew with brussels sprouts , mashed potatoes and red cabbage that was wonderful. 24€ I had a vegetarian lasagna with a Bechamel sauce that was also wonderful. 15€ The ambiance was cozy , classy , intimate Art Noeuveau I think. The setting was very nice too overlooking a canal. As for the cost , we also went to a Rijstatfel for Indonesian food. That cost 17.80 euros per person, so not much less . Yes, it was all-you-can-eat but we didn't like the food as much and it was more than we could eat anyway. This place may have been the food highlight of our 13 day European trip. read more

Very Snooty and rude servers. I sat outside at a 2 person table and when I asked the server if I could sit there she said she would ask the male server- after a while of waiting she claimed that sorry, someone wanted to move out side into my table for two ( I was alone). I noticed they won't seat a single person during dinner hours on the web. I was planning to leave a generous tip as my husband was on a business dinner cruise and it's a shame they would rather be rude for a few extra euros. Snooty place with average surroundings- plenty of nicer places with friendly staff and great food to choose from in the area! Skip this one! read more

French restaurant with view of the herengracht. Nice food, above dutch standard customer friendly. I visited with us colleagues for business and was very please with it. Only 10 min walk from central station. read more

There are so many good restaurants in Amsterdam, it's hard to know where to go if you are just there for a few days. I'd recommend De Belhamel if you are in the mood for a fancy French meal. I loved the cream of watercress soup, and the sirloin steak was excellent. The service was excellent. The restaurant is a little noisy and seating is a little cramped, but all in all this is a very nice restaurant with excellent friendly service. read more

A strong endorsement for this savory and aromatic experience. After our second visit to Amsterdam, we chalked up one business lunch, one casual lunch, and one dinner at De Belhamel. We were denied dinner last time after failing to appreciate the need for reservations well in advance. The tagliatelle with oxtail ragu was indicative of the slow-food ethic, home made to order, deep rich flavor, portions neither French nor Texan. Artful and historic interior ambiance, facing the canal for a classic setting in a world-class city center. We will make our next reservation at De Belhamel the same day we book the flight to Amsterdam. read more

Excellent food and location, staff was very friendly and accommodating. I was told by the concierge at my hotel that this was a more 'authentic' Dutch eating experience and we were not disappointed. Highly recommended. read more

I love this place for a lovely lunch in the sun on a warm day or a cozy dinner in the evenings. It can be a little pricey with the wine etc. but the food is great. The service is good but what makes it special is the vibe and the ambience inside especially for dinners....I have been here only once so not sure how often they update the menu but will definitely go here once again. read more

Ate here for lunch today. I ordered two appetizers, and an entree. Lunch took 1.5 hours, as the service was SLOW. They were not that busy, and I was the first customer there. I had the shrimp and scallop in puff pasty appetizer. You can see a beautiful pic in Yelp. It was quite good, except the shrimp was not that fresh. I also had the carpaccio. It was good, but quite honestly I have had better. Lastly, I had the pan fried turbot with spinach and potato. Good, but not great. It was a nice lunch, but I now realize how political these Michelin ratings have become. Lunch was 61 euros. It was worth about half that amount. Sorry for the lackluster review. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere by the canal. Away from turist crowds. Food was excelent!

Location, location, location ... the food is good and well priced but that's not the reason you'll be eating here. The view is picture postcard perfect even when Amsterdam is at it's worst in the winter. read more

My special night dinner spot. This restaurant has been at the top of my list since Moving to Amsterdam. They are always on with their seasonal menus and everything is always delicious. It has been a perfect spot for a special night out with my husband to a work dinner. The ambiance is beautiful with views of the canals. read more

Fabulous outdoor seating right next to the canal, good French oriented food and friendly staff.

An amazing art nouveau cozy decorated restaurant with wonderful food and service and well priced for the quality and ambiance, great view if the canal, and we had the pear dessert which my husband reports was the best dessert he's ever had , high praise from a man who would forego any meal for dessert. read more

Marriott hotel recommended and they got it right. But don't settle for a table unless you like it, they will accommodate. Make sure you make a reservation, we saw people being turned away at the door on a Monday night. Food was excellent. read more

Yowza - it's great! Friendly service and well prepared food. Enjoy but make sure you're prepared to pay top dollar for this lovely experience. read more

What a beautiful, romantic setting for our last dinner in Amsterdam. We walked from our hotel, Canal House, in a light rain which made it even more romantic. We had reservations and were seated promptly. The ambiance is stellar as its an historic house beautifully decorated. The view as exceptional looking straight down on of the canals. Staff was ready to serve with out any gaps but not pushy either. I had the beef belhamel which was perfectly cooked. My husband had the red snapper which was heavenly. You owe it yourself to dine here. read more

Absolutely the best meal I have ever eaten. Very much like a fine novel, I wished it to never end. Delightful staff, warm, human atmosphere and cozy, comfortable setting. You cannot go wrong. read more

We had great hopes for this place, and the outside canal seating was amazing, but the food was nothing special, especially for the price. The lamb shank was rather bland(though the risotto was good), and the pan fried sea bass and salmon were both lacking. Considering these dishes were 25€ each, we were rather disappointed. The veal appetizer just didn't have a lot going for it, and it had a heap of mayo on top. The staff was nice enough, but we left dissatisfied, especially for the extreme prices. read more

De belhamel was recommended by a friend, we had the four course menu and we were very happy! All courses were delicious, the wine was ok and you can sit outside with the view to the graacht. Inside is a very nice little bar and a nice room as well. The staff was very friendly and the price is fine for a very nice candle light dinner with your beloved once (130€ for two persons). We would definitely come back! read more

Fantastic atmosphere and cuisine with a beautiful view of the canal. This place is away from the tourist area and is a nice romantic spot for date night. read more

The service was terribly slow here. The food was ok, but not nearly what I would expect from such an expensive Michelin star restaurant. The staff complained of working long shifts, which matches the serviceslow and absent minded. Some of the flavors were nice but the meats were tough. Save your money and spend it elsewhere. read more

This was one of the best meals I've ever had in my entire life. Our waitress was unbelievably sweet, accommodating and helpful. We had the smoked salmon starter, the chicken and rice main dish and then the raspberry cheesecake & waffle a la mode. Each dish was exquisitely prepared. Would highly recommend. read more

Perfect spot to have a leisurely lunch. The cocktails were so yummy and the food was lovely. The portions were small, but fine. Service was slow, but gave you time to enjoy the view and drinks. I could have spent all afternoon there. read more

Complex sauces, unusual menu, fresh flavors, all in a beautiful setting on the canal.

Very tasty food. Had the Belhamel boeuf, and can certainly recommend it.

Very delicious food! Good service. Nice atmosphere. Portion size a tad on the smaller side, but a good place for a fancy night out.

Lovely location, attentive but distant service. Food was good, tournedos with foie gras, puff pastry with scallop and shrimp, but I've enjoyed simpler meals other places just as much. read more

Recommended by the owner of our nearby B&B. Fearing rain, we wanted to be close by. April weather would not allow outside tables, but if I were here during a warmer month, I can't imagine a better setting outside along the canal. There is no cutting edge new wave cooking here, more a classic French presentation of seasonal ingredients. Friendly and efficient service, attention to dietary needs, good wines by the glass...if I find myself staying in the area again, I would return. All in all good food and good value. Enuf said. read more

And excellent small boutique restaurant with a limited number of tables and is usually full by 8 PM. Seats are generally available for 6 o'clock seating. The food is outstanding as this is one of the finest restaurants in Amsterdam! read more

Service was very poor. New waiter and completely untrained, couldn't answer a thing about the food. Person who seated us recommended the snapper, then when we went to order, they were already out of it, and it wasn't even late in the evening. Very few other non-red meat entries, so had to order to appetizers as my dinner. Both were just so-so. Asked to have a vegetable on the side to at least make a complete meal, and specifically requested without butter. Sure enough, got green beans smothered in butter. read more