For our last dinner in Amsterdam, we decided to try this place. It was crowded and we were lucky to get seated at all since we did not have a reservation. The staff were welcoming and kind. The decor of this traditional Dutch restaurant was the traditional blue and white ceramic plates and vases in shelves along the walls. Very pretty. It would have been wiser for us to order the traditional Dutch entrees such as stamppots. Because we had enjoyed them earlier this week, we ordered a pork fillet and chicken satay instead, which come with fries. Our food took 30 minutes to arrive, which made sense considering the packed restaurant, The sauerkraut and salads were delicious. My chicken on skewers was tender, and mildly flavored; the peanut sauce was too sweet. We received ketchup on request for the fries which were bland, and it also was too sweet. My husband's pork fillet was overcooked and very dry inside. It was difficult to slice with the butter knife he received. The gravy that accompanied the pork fillet was delicious, perhaps the best part of the meal. We drank tap water which tastes great here. Please read the 5-star reviews of others who did order traditional fare from the menu because I'm sure those were amazing. read more

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The apple pie is amazing. The service was great also. They were very nice!! Cute place! read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We really enjoyed this place! The service was excellent. We ate outside and devoured the split pea soup, the cheese croquettes as starters. For dinner we had stamppot borenkool. Dessert was the delicious apple pie. Our family of 4 spent 110 Euros on our meal. I would recommend this place to anyone who hasn't eaten traditional Dutch cuisine and is visiting Amsterdam for the first time read more

This is secretly the sister restaurant of stamppot right down the street and so if you don't have a reservation for stamppot, come on over here like I did. All I wanted was to try vegetarian stamppot while in Amsterdam and unfortunately there are very limited options but thankfully these guys share the same menu as their sister and have vegetarian stamppot. All that being said, OH MAN WAS IT GOOD. I mean how could it not be it's mashed potatoes with veggies of your choice with a butter sauce???? So yummy. The vegetarian meatballs were fine lol. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Traditional Dutch Food. A must try if it's your first time in The Netherlands. Service was great - very friendly and helpful. read more

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We arrived early on a Saturday night, which is the thing to do if you don't have a reservation. I ordered the € 26 meal (appetizer, main, dessert), while my husband and son ordered the € 32 version (fancier choices of the same 3 courses). They got beers; I ordered a small bottle of water. Our total bill was € 108.50. I ordered the split pea soup, the stamppot with carrots and onions, and the yogurt/custard dessert. The soup was good, the dessert was very good. My quarrel with the stamppot is that the beef was not lean. When one bites into meat that is covered with sauce, she does not expect to discover inedible pieces of fat to deal with. My bigger complaint is the all-caps "TIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED" line printed in English (almost everything else on the receipt is in Dutch) at the bottom of the bill. No... "tips" are not included, but the service charge is, and that's what allows servers in Europe to earn an actual living. Yes, if your server did an outstanding job, you can leave him/her a tip and it will be appreciated. But the way this was written suggested to me that the restaurant was trying to mislead its English-speaking customers. read more

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Truth be told, we had The Pantry on our sites after a night Amstel River cruise. There was a line and we were too hungry & tired to wait, so we Yelped for another Dutch restaurant. Out pops De Blauwe Hollander "The Blue Dutchman". Online reviews were decent and the dishes we were looking for were in the menu. We quickly realized that they were right across The Pantry, so that was a relief for the weary. There was no wait as we got seated on a table for four. Seating was intimate as our area of the restaurant was packed. We then proceeded to tick off the list of recommended eatables when in Amsterdam. [/] Bitterballen. Thick stew encapsulated in deep-fried balls with Dijon mustard [/] Red Berry Jenever. Juniper flavored Dutch gin [/] Slavinken. Ground pork and beef wrapped in bacon [/] Poffertjes. Bite-sized fluffy pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar. We left with contended tummies as we proceeded to tram back to our hotel. read more

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Delicious food. Great value - we did the set menu with a soup, entree and dessert. Absolutely wonderful experience!

Terrific. Full house, but we took a chance and walked in. So glad we did. Great meal, and wine. Cozy vibe. Go!

If you're looking for a Dutch meal this is one of the few locations in Amsterdam. We shared Endive stampot, Bitterballen and smoked Salmon puff pastry for our dinner. Everything was served hot and very tasty. It's usually very busy requiring an advance reservation, however a few lucky people were taken as walk-in while we were there. It wasn't too noisy, it does get busy, busy read more

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Around since 1979 and submerged in a blue ambiance to pay respect to the color of Marine uniforms of the Dutch, this is a legendary spot. Seasonal classics shower the menu including pea soup and exceptional stews. Slavinken is a staple dish I had never had. A meatball rolled in bacon with amazing veal gravy submerged underneath. Incredible. read more

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This place somehow did not make it to my list of spots serving up local cuisine. I saw the place The Pantry across the street has a reputation and is a very popular spot so I dragged my family here in a drizzle to sample that. The long queue outside was a deal breaker though. Fortunately, this place was across the street and had pretty good reviews. I was THRILLED when I saw that they serve a vegetarian stampott which had been on my list to try. We were able to snag a table after about a few minutes of waiting but others were turned away due to capacity. The inside is pretty cool. There are really interesting light fixtures that contribute to the vibe. The servers were friendly but way overworked. We had to wait a while to order dessert and then again to pay. Like, a very annoying while. We ordered the combo young and old cheese plate, the bread board (with 3 spreads!). I ordered the vegetarian stamppot and GF ordered the fresh herring. I'm wondering if the "young and old cheese plate" is a farce because I couldn't tell the two cheeses apart. They were served with the standard mustard. The bread board was standard, white, sliced italian-like bread. The spreads consisted of an olive tamponade which was very good, a butter, and a flavored mayo. The last two weren't bad but nothing special. The vegetarian stamppot was INCREDIBLE. It's luscious, soft, creamy, and absolutely delicious. They have a bunch of stamppots by the way, I went with the kale to feel better about myself. The veg version swaps the standard sausage or meat with cheese croquettes which were also fabulous. For dessert, we wanted to order the apple pie but they were out. Instead, we ordered poffertjes served with a dusting of powdered sugar and vanilla ice cream. They were pure heaven. If the service was more attentive, they would have five stars without a doubt. read more

If you're looking to try some of the Dutch comfort food, this is the place to be. I've been here several times, and never disappointed book early. This place fills up quickly. read more

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Food - 4 Value - 5 Service - 4 Ambiance - 4 First time trying traditional Dutch cuisine - ordered the stamppot with meatball and endive, as well as a glass of wine for myself. When you combine meat, potatoes and sauce, usually things turn out well, and that was definitely the case here -- main course was flavorful & rich while the portions were massive for great value and I went back for another stamppot elsewhere the next day. In hindsight, I do wish I had ordered the carrot and beef stamppot - some of my friends did and that was much more flavorful and delicious. The few things that I didn't love holding it back from 5 stars: 1. This stamppot didn't really have much of the endive in it. Now, the dish is primarily meat and potatoes, yet I felt that other places I went to in Amsterdam (knowing this will naturally vary by restaurant) did a much better job of balance 2. We shared one of the yogurt desserts and it didn't really hit the mark. Felt too tart yet also having the consistency of a custard all at the same time 3. For some reason, my wine didn't feel fresh - almost like it'd been watered down. Ordered the same type of wine the next day and was fine... Still a solid dinner and while I wish I could've saved myself a glass of wine's cost this night, I got 1.5x meals worth of value from the main course which makes it a worthwhile go. read more

The food here is excellent, and a great way to experience traditional Dutch cuisine. I've been super curious about stamppot, which is a Dutch dish that has mashed potatoes on the bottom and some type of meat (i.e. sausage, meatball) garnished on top. Potatoes and meat are easily one of my favorite combinations, and so I decided to order the stamppot hutspot, which is carrots / onions mixed into the mashed potato + a slow-cooked piece of beef on top. I didn't have many expectations going into this dish, but it was the definition of comfort food -- hearty, rich, and the kind of meal you'd want on a cold day. The carrots and onions provided a delicious, tasty addition to the mashed potatoes, and the beef was so tender that it fell apart as soon as I cut into it. All in all, De Blauwe Hollander certainly delivers on great stamppot. I would definitely come back when I revisit Amsterdam. read more

Yummy Dutch comfort food, and generous portions. Could barely finish, shared my dinner with my daughter and still a lot of food. Ordered the set menu 1 with the kale and sausage stamppot and tomato soup, and the yogurt dessert. Enjoyed it all! read more

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The food was authentic Dutch "traditional" which was quite tasty. The atmosphere and layout is what one would expect in Amsterdam. The service left a lot to be desired. We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation (STRONGLY recommended, as we saw a few parties turned away and told a minimum 20+ minute wait). Our drinks and single shared appetizer arrived in a reasonable amount of time. However, our entrees were not brought to us until about 40 minutes (and two checks with the wait staff) later. To describe the staff as being apathetic would be giving them credit for being more attentive than they behaved. Granted, this was a Sunday lunch the day after Kings Day, which might have been a contributing factor. read more

This place was great. We made reservations and all had traditional Dutch dishes. Most of us had a variations of Stamppot and it was all delicious. Service was great, food was great, I highly recommend if you're looking for traditional Dutch. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Puff pastry Salmon appetizer - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Nice people. Pets-friendly. Authentic local food. Great atmosphere. Absolutely good choice if you're new to this country and want to try some local food. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Good Dutch food in a comfortable setting. The restaurant is located in an area with many restaurants. The entrees are Dutch comfort food. The Endive with Fried Bacon and Meatball was particularly good. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Genever and Beer - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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After an unsuccessful attempt at trying to get into The Pantry without reservations, we ended up having our last dinner in Amsterdam at De Blauwe Hollander. Located literally steps away from The Pantry, this was a solid last-minute pick that I'm happy we discovered. The food was very comforting and satisfying. Though the menu contains a variety of options, it would appear as though this restaurant specializes in Stamppot, a traditional Dutch dish made from a mix of mashed potatoes and vegetables. Most of the people inside were eating it, and it looked delicious. I decided to order the Stamppot "Hutspot" Carrot and Onion with Tender Beef (15.5 euros). I believe this is their most popular item, and I highly recommend it. Overall, the food far exceeded our expectations. The Stamppot really is comfort food at its finest. I'm very glad to have discovered this traditional Dutch dish on my last night, as it was easily one of the highlight dinners of our stay in Amsterdam. If looking to try something good and traditional, look no further. De Blauwe will not disappoint! read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Stamppot! - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Best meatball and mashed potatoes EVER!!! Without a doubt one of my favorite places anywhere. If you have never had a Dutch meatball...Stamppot Endive with bacon bits and a meatball...you need to try this. Great on a cold day!!!!! read more

Food was delicious, staff were kind. They made great recommendations. I was here 3 times on my visit and I don't regret it. read more

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Ok. I am not an expert on Dutch food but my American palette was thrilled with what was delivered. Bitterballs, deep fried cheese and sausage. Enrten Soup, just a spectacular split pea soup and sausage and kraut, kind of like Kristen and potato. Just heavenly. read more

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We wanted to eat here as there are very few authentic Dutch restaurants in Amsterdam. We were turned away, and rudely I might add, the first time and they advised us they couldn't take us for at least two days. So we made a lunch reservation for 2:00 two days as we were told. We happened to be in the area that date at 12:30 and popped in to see if they could seat us early as their booking app showed available reservations beginning at 1:00 and for most of that afternoon. Again we were turned away. I asked if we could change our reservation to 1;00 as their booking app said there was availability. They were extremely rude and said they had no tables. I showed them the booking app and was told they don't care what it said. After being treated so badly twice, we decided we didn't want to patronize their establishment read more

Very good Netherlandish food! My family had dinner there and we all enjoyed it. Love their mashed potato with minced vegetables

My husband and I loved this place. We're visiting from NYC and wanted local Dutch food. We went with the pre-fixed options at the back. It was all delicious. He had the stampot and I had the chicken sate. We devoured it. The apple dessert was amazing! read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Apple Pie - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Great find for us tourists! Efficient and friendly staff, really good food, and reasonable pricing. Wife had salmon( excellent, and we cook salmon at home twice a month), and I had dutch dish called stampot: very filling and tasty ( I had sausage version, and many people had it or the meatball). Dessert was yogurt paired with custard: went together really well. Not a huge place, so had a nice vibe. Totally recommend this restaurant! read more

Nice Dutch cuisine classics. A bit crammed inside. Ordered the Entrecôte with pepper sauce, rare, and it was served well done or worse. Shouldn't have ordered this dish from such a tourist-focused restaurant. Wife like Stampot with sauerkraut and sausage. read more

This is one of the very few Dutch restaurants in Amsterdam - Amsterdam has a lot of cultural choices for food, but you don't go to Amsterdam to get American food, so you want the full experience. However, if you want the full experience and your time is limited, it's tough to get a reservation in, some times it takes days. I reserved this place a day in advanced and apparently that wasn't enough time, there still wasn't a spot for me. I told them I was willing to sit outside but it got cold really quickly and so I ordered hot tea to keep warm. Finally, someone cancelled and they moved us inside and it was smooth sailing from there. The hostess may seem mean at first, but she was really nice to us once we were inside and checked on us a lot. The restaurant is a small place so I completely understand why they have to turn people away often. The waitresses were all wonderful and helpful with the menu. To start, we got the cheese plate and it was delicious. My husband's dish came with a split pea soup with bacon. My kids shared the kids plate with fish sticks, salad, cheese and applesauce. Then our main dishes: I got the Dutch Bouillabaisse, which has cod, mussels, shrimps, paprika and herbs. It was delicious and very filling. My husband got the Dutch version of meat and potatoes, the Hotchpotch (Stamppot) with beef, onions, potatoes and carrots. It was phenomenal. For dessert, we had some stroopwafels with coffee. The meal was delicious, service was wonderful and besides the wait time and the reservation issue, it was one of the best meals I had in Amsterdam. read more

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Fair. Service was pretty bad. Took over 20 mins to get drinks. People sat next to us after us were served before us. Herring starter was very good. Wrong main delivered but didn't send back bc didn't want to prolong the meal. Never asked for additional drinks or any follow up. Only went here bc Pantry was full. Would not return or recommend. Too many other options. read more

We had a group of us come here for some traditional Dutch food, and it was great. Make a reservation, though, as the place fills up fast. It's located in a busy area with tons of other restaurants, bars, and clubs, so there is no shortage of what you can do after dinner. The tomato soup was thinner than I'm used to, but it tasted far more fresh. I greatly enjoyed the stamppot, but others at my table weren't so keen. There is a carrot and onion mashed potato mix topped with brisket type beef. The gravy that it is topped with is fantastic (pro tip: dip your fries in the leftover gravy and you won't be sorry). The yogurt and vanilla custard with raspberry sauce was best (in my opinion) if you mixed it up - it came out with a thinner yogurt on one side and a thicker custard on the other, and they balanced each other well. Otherwise, water was 8€ and a gin and tonic was about 17€ because you get the gin and tonic separate. So pricing on drinks was really my only complaint. Otherwise service was pretty quick, and I would come back again if given the chance. read more

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Great traditional Dutch cuisine. Stamppot was very good. We all had a variation of it. Proffer ties for dessert were amazing!

This was the only Dutch food that we got to eat in Amsterdam while we were there. I've never had authentic Dutch food before, so I can't really measure the authenticity of the place, but I have to say that the food was pretty good. I ordered the Meatball over mash and my bf ordered Braised Beef over mash. The Kale mash was really good~ better than the carrot mash that came with the Braised Beef. The braised beef was a bit too salty for my taste but the Meatball I ordered was delicious :) I really wanted to try Kartoffel Kroketten which is a potato croquette, but we had no space in our stomach :( I also wanted to try the Herring but it was raw, and I had a plane to catch later, so I passed on it lol. Next time I go to Amsterdam I want to try more Dutch food since it's super hard to find it in the US! read more

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i had the vegetarian cheese croquettes with mashed potatoes mixed with carrots and a butter sauce. it was honestly quite bland and i feel they could have done a much better job with the flavors. although my partner who had the sausage dish really enjoyed his. the restaurant is very elegant and more of a date night vibe. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - cheese croquettes with carrot mashed potatoes; sausage with mashed potatoes and gravy; white wine - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The appetizers and the setting was nice. But the main courses were too long of a wait. We ordered the bitter balls (bread gravy balls) and the white asparagus cream soup for appetizers. Both were served at a good time and both tasted good. But we received our main dishes 40-45 minutes after finishing our appetizers and the waiter never came around to ask if we needed more drinks or anything. And we weren't the only ones receiving our main dishes late. Everyone in the restaurant was looking around as to say, "where's our food". Especially every time the waiter would walk into the dinning area with plates in his hand. I ordered the ribs with French fries. The rib meat was straight out dry. I left half of it on the plate. The fries were the star of that plate. My wife ordered the salmon in Hollandaise and mashed potatoes. The mash potatoes were straight out bland. Steamed white rice would have been more flavorful. Not for me. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - The bitter balls (breaded gravy balls). My red wine was over 5€. Served at that level, I had not drank any yet. - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Traditional Amsterdam food! I came here by accident. Originally, I was supposed to dine at the restaurant across the street - which was too packed. In a last minute ditch effort to avoid the rain, I ran into this restaurant, and boy, was I pleasantly surprised and happy! Everything about this place reeks with traditional Dutch feel - from the ambiance, to the menu, to the servers, to the beer, and food. Love it. Do the Stamppot. It's what this place is known for and good for. I got the beef and potato stamppot. Love it. Be sure to try the beer in season. I love it as well. read more

De Blauwe Hollander - Stampot - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This meal was interesting, and something I'm glad we experienced - although Dutch cuisine might not be my go to cuisine, I'm glad we came to a classic restaurant to try Dutch food. Great service, and great recommendations from our server who was very attentive to us the entire time. Good location too. read more

Very busy when we were there during the dinner hour. Seating can be quite tight and felt crowded to our American sensibilities. Service was very spotty with multiple servers in a hit-and-run technique ending up in a misunderstanding with the food order. When the food finally showed up it was quite good. read more

Englisch  Very good restaurant and definitely recommendable. We Had spareribs and chicken sate. Both excellent. The spareribs taste like Christmas. :) The service is always there and very friendly and the prices are ok --- Sehr gutes Restaurant und definitiv weiter zu empfehlen. Hatten Spareribs und Chicken Sate. Beides hervorragend. Die Spareribs schmecken nach Weihnachten. :) Die Bedienung ist immer da und sehr freundlich und die Preise sind auch OK. read more