I've visited Amsterdam only once, but I absolutely loved it and left convinced I could happily live there, raise a family there, and become part of its daily rhythm. De Kas is one of the clearest reasons that feeling has lasted. Our late lunch there was a highlight alongside our incredible hotel and the Van Gogh Museum, plus more great experiences than I can now reliably reconstruct. On a trip crowded with memorable places, this restaurant created a scene so distinctive that I can still picture the entire afternoon. Tucked into Park Frankendael in East Amsterdam, De Kas occupies a former municipal greenhouse built in 1927 to grow plants for the city's parks. The vast glass structure feels like a high-tech agricultural experiment refined into an elegant restaurant, with daylight pouring across the dining room and greenery visible all around. Its dramatic scale, working greenhouse roots, and views into the garden keep the architecture connected to the food. The result is inventive, environmentally thoughtful, and distinctly Dutch. During our late lunch, a nearby school let out, and streams of happy young people passed the restaurant on foot and bicycle. That everyday scene is one of my strongest memories of the entire experience, and the steady flow of bicycles defined the atmosphere as much as the building itself. We sat inside this luminous greenhouse while young Dutch people crossed the park around us, giving the meal a genuine sense of place. The restaurant felt local, sophisticated, and fully connected to the neighborhood. Beyond the glass walls, this was a completely different Amsterdam from the dense canal neighborhoods most visitors know first. The park, gardens, and steady movement of bicycles made the city feel spacious and remarkably livable. That shift in setting changed the pace of our afternoon and widened my understanding of the city. De Kas delivered a destination meal in the middle of everyday East Amsterdam, and that combination made my growing fantasy of living there feel surprisingly plausible. Although I can no longer name the individual courses, I remember the food clearly in the ways that matter: fresh, delicious, and deeply enjoyable from beginning to end. The vegetables had real presence, and each plate tasted consistent with the agricultural world surrounding our table. The meal felt composed, carefully paced, and alive with the kind of brightness you hope for when produce sits at the center of the experience. I left satisfied and energized, which is an unusual achievement for a substantial lunch. Underneath that freshness is a remarkably concrete growing system. De Kas cultivates around 300 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruits in Amsterdam and the Beemster, then harvests them close to the moment they enter the kitchen. The changing garden shapes the menu and gives vegetables a central role throughout the meal, allowing the seasons to determine what appears on the table. Here, the phrase farm to table describes the restaurant's actual daily logistics, visible in the garden, the kitchen, and the food. Ultimately, De Kas captured so much of what I loved about Amsterdam in one afternoon. At the most basic level, this place is incredibly cool: a delicious restaurant in a soaring glass building, surrounded by gardens and ordinary city life. Its Michelin Star and Green Star make complete sense, while watching people move through the park made it easy to imagine living here and raising children within that rhythm. I would be thrilled to return, and I recommend De Kas enthusiastically to anyone who wants to experience Amsterdam beyond the canal center. read more

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class experience. De Kas is a Michelin 1 star restaurant featuring farm to table, focusing mainly on vegetables that they grow themselves. The dining room is a converted greenhouse. Made a reservations months in advance and my table was ready upon arrival. There is a tram stop in front of the restaurant. Coat check was offered upon arrival and the dining room is stunning with a view of the open kitchen. Staff were very attentive and cordial. The amouse bouches before the main courses were fantastic, ranging from the tapioca chip with celery dip which was A+, the couple of vegetarian wraps, the hot seared scallop add-on, the broth, along with the sourdough bread with mushroom infused whipped butter. Each of the courses were meticulously presented and the flavors were all top notch. Loved the light meats, including the perfectly cooked fish course. Despite having so many vegetables, I was actually pretty full that I could only do 1 instead of the 2 desserts! The meal ended off with a sorbet which was fantastic! I also loved how they offered an apple on the way out! read more

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Had the most incredible time here. First off, the restaurant is gorgeous. There's so much natural lighting and the space is huge. Service was impeccable, but the food was even better. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and freshly picked from the garden. I was blown away by the flavors and textures of each dish. This is a must stop if you're in Amsterdam. read more

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Food was outstanding, so was service and ambiance. The restaurant menu changes significantly with the seasons as they grow their own food. The waitress was super kind and thoughtful. The restaurant is location in a greenhouse and gives off an awesome farm to table vibe with the perfect mix of flavor and plating art. read more

De Kas - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Wow, an amazing place. I took my partner here for a birthday lunch, and wow -- what an experience! De Kas is set in a stunning old greenhouse with glass walls and ceilings, so the space feels open, light, and beautifully connected to nature -- almost like dining in a garden under the sky . We ended up spending three hours there -- not because it dragged, but because everything about the place invites lingering: the atmosphere, the light, the relaxed pace, the food, and just being together. The tables are well spaced (so you don't feel crowded), and the whole setting feels like a breath of fresh air compared to typical city restaurants. The menu changes with the seasons and focuses on produce grown right on-site or nearby, which keeps things fresh and interesting -- truly a "farm-to-table" experience. Perfect for a special occasion or when you want a beautiful, relaxed lunch with someone you care about. read more

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Wow what an experience! We came here and are almost everything on the menu and it was all amazing! De Kas is situated in an old greenhouse and that still influences their philosophy on food. We got the six course meal with wine pairing and literate everything tasted amazing. Note that it is a slow meal; we took 3.5 hours for the whole experience, and they will not rush. I did wish that the timing between meals could be better; we had two amuse bouches and bread before the food even starting coming out. Also the wine pairing and the food coming out was timed a bit awkwardly; they would pour the wine and sometimes take so much time before the food came out that the wine was basically gone. But, this is a minor gripe. Overall the service was great. Plating was spectacular and the space felt very open finding in a greenhouse!! It is quite spendy so worth it if you have a special occasion to celebrate. read more

De Kas - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Tucked away in the park, De Kas boasts "harvested in the morning, on your plate in the afternoon" on their website. It's truly a farm to table experience, where you walk into the restaurant through their greenhouse (and you can walk through it as well). We did the 6 course menu, but there was a starter soup and bread so more around 9ish? It was a long meal, being over 3 hours so the timing was a little slow between courses. To start, the cold clarified tomato soup was incredible! I still think about that soup often. It doesn't looks like much but it was packed with flavor and so refreshing for summer. The spreads for the bread and crisps were veggie based, and nicely spreadable. The rest of the courses were beautifully plated with editable flowers and herb garnishes. Some better than others, but everything more earthy taste, not heavy at all. Desserts were not my favorite, on the tangy side, but the sherbet still refreshing. My only comment is to make sure you're explicitly asking questions and clarifications. Could just be us not as accustomed to Euro culture so it's always good to check. Celebrating my bachelorette and the server goes 'can we get you a glass of champagne which I say yes obviously! I assumed it was complimentary but then she opened up a bottle and starting pouring for everyone but some were pregnant, some not drinking, so it seemed a bit off and we had to explain we didn't want the bottle, which made them act a little off putting. The price or the kind of champagne wasn't discussed before opening it so that was a weird miscommunication start to the meal. We had to explicitly ask these questions to our server. read more

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De Kas was ok but disappointing given its one Michelin star. The service had a few missteps and the food had some interesting and tasty parts, but also reused some flavors and ingredients and didn't include a proper meat course. It wasn't on the level of other one Michelin star restaurants I've visited, but I also think it was a bit cheaper than some, so that helps. To drink, we had two cocktails (12.50€) and eight half-glass wine pairings between use (48€ total). The Dutch Negroni seemed like a regular negroni, but the 5 Spice Orange Sour stood out as a very tasty take on the sour. Wine was fine; I'm not one to judge wine. We had the five course dinner menu (84€ per person). They didn't give us a printed menu at the end, so I'm not 100% sure what all the courses were. Our first course was a large tapioca chip with celery puree dip. I don't usually like celery, but I liked this course a lot. It was one of my favorite of the night. (doesn't reflect well on the restaurant when my favorite course was the chip and dip...) Then we had two small snacks: a veggie and mayo bite in a crispy shell, and flat beans with dressing. These were fine. The flat beans didn't pick up the dressing well and were kind of messy to eat with your hands. We didn't like this part. The next course was also a seafood and mayo course which tasted a lot like the earlier bite. Lame. Then we had a chilled beet soup (very vinegary) and another beet course after that. Again, it felt like they were reusing ingredients and flavors. Then a squid course, which was pretty good. We expected a meat course next, as is common, but instead it was a course with truffle, Jerusalem artichoke, and mushroom (no meat). This would have been a good appetizer but it was an inappropriate main course. We also had a dark sourdough bread with mushroom butter (tasted like regular butter to me). We each got a different dessert. Both had some ice cream elements but I forget the details. They were fine. Service was okay. Our server did not give us a very good introduction to the menu or restaurant, so we had to ask a lot of questions about how the courses and pairing would work. I overheard other tables get more details from their servers. Staff also didn't talk at all about the restaurant's greenhouse where they grow some of the food. That was a big selling point to go here, but they didn't mention it at all. I also would have liked a printed menu at the end. We were celebrating a special occasion and they acknowledged this with a small extra dessert (one scoop of chocolate ice cream) and a take-home gift of a small jar of honey. The dining room itself is very pretty. It is tall and airy, with nice views of the park outside, plus greenery inside. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with lovely ambience as the dining area is in a huge greenhouse. It was bright inside even though it was raining like crazy outside. It was fun to walkthrough the smaller attached greenhouse area where they were growing herbs and tomatoes that we saw on our plates later. I also liked that the tables had generous spacing in between so you don't feel like you're cramped up against your neighbors. De Kas was pretty booked up but luckily there were some last minute cancellations and I was able to make a reservation for lunch. You can choose between 3, 4, or 5 courses. Pricing was pretty reasonable for lunch especially since there's a lot of extras such as the bread, amuse bouche, and dessert. As someone who drinks a ton of water, I also appreciated the unlimited table water option for ~3.50 euro per person. The dishes were so-so. Some highlights for me included the oyster and the fried peppers. I found the soup to be salty and their version of pani puri kind of basic in taste. The pacing was also off. We felt rushed in the beginning with the starters and the first course and then everything else after that was a bit slow. Servers were speed walking from place to place, which is great for efficiency but created a panicked feel for diners. It felt more like eating in an American environment rather than the chill, relaxed atmosphere I've come to expect here. All in, it was still a decent dining experience at De Kas but with all the other local, unique restaurants in Amsterdam, I probably won't be back. read more

De Kas - Pani puri - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I came here for lunch and was immediately impressed by the beautiful greenhouse interior. However, I felt that the rest of my experience was just OK given the restaurant's status. I felt that the pacing of the dishes was a bit rushed at some points and then too far apart at other times. Sometimes it was difficult to hear the servers announce the dishes, especially in a large "open" space. It would've been helpful to have a menu card on the table. The food itself was fine. I appreciated the quality and freshness of the ingredients, but didn't feel like the flavors were anything extraordinary. I had a difficult time with the tomato water dish, which tasted like pure vinegar and too acidic for my liking. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience, but I also didn't feel like De Kas lived up to the hype. read more

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Amazing experience with an amazing concept! Service was also very good with highly attentive staff. Ambiance was perfect for a date night. Each plate was thoughtful and made a unique use of fresh, local produce. This was definitely an experience rather than a simple meal. I recommend that everyone come here at least once in their life. read more

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Built as the Greenhouse of Amsterdam in the 1920s De Kas has no listed menu, instead the eatery functions day to day with Chefs creating a 4-5 course tasting based on that morning's harvest. A restaurant since 2001, with nearly 300 varieties of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit grown on site the rest comes from their field just north such that a motto of "Harvested in the morning, on your plate in the afternoon" carries weight. Toqued by Wim de Beer and Jos Timmer, the kitchen in full view, lunch begins with a refreshing Amuse followed by small bites, the Strawberry Lettuce Wrap vibrant and delicious while Bread and Tapioca Crisps each garner their own unique Condiment. Working with limited Proteins, Brandade made from line-caught Fish forming a bed beneath a generously breaded Squash Blossom, an entree of Mushrooms and Asparagus proved dynamic without seeming forced thanks to Chicken Soup that accentuated nature with finesse. Awarded one star by Michelin, plus a Green Star for obvious reasons, Dessert comprises one or two servings depending on hunger and can range from Goat Cheese Mousse with Melon to this day's Tarragon Panna Cotta with Hazelnut Cake and Raspberry Sorbet. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely, leisurely dinner at De Kas on our recent trip to Amsterdam. So impressive that they pioneered farm to table dining 25 years ago. The cocktails were so refreshing and got us sneakily tipsy. Highly recommend the Paloma - one of the best renditions I've tasted. They also have a solid wine list and a wine pairing option for the meal. They bring so many little bites before the main prix fixe meal starts, including ample bread. We were starting to get full early on, so opted for 5 courses over 6. You don't have to decide at the beginning of the meal though, which I appreciate! Our server asked if we wanted the extra dessert/cheese course before serving. It's definitely a vegetable heavy restaurant, with good course progression and extremely fresh ingredients. Loved the crudo as the first course, and so glad we added the supplemental scallops. The seafood was cooked expertly and the sauce so rich in flavor. I enjoyed walking through the greenhouse after dinner and seeing where the magic comes from. The space is gorgeous and the service is top knotch. Come here for a special occasion and expect to dine for 2.5 to 3 hours. read more

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Was a little bit of a trip to get here but was an incredible dinner. Heard it was kind of difficult to get a reservation so I was glad we were able to get one last minute. Restaurant is located inside a beautiful green house where they grow some of the herbs used in the dishes, a real farm to table experience. Focus is veggies, but we did get a meat and fish course as well. The food was so unique and flavorful, my boyfriend doesn't particularly love mushrooms and thoroughly enjoyed one of the mushroom dishes. The service here is just as great as the food. It was a truly memorable experience. read more

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De Kas appears to be very hard to get a dinner reservation for, but not too bad for a lunch reservation. Not surprising, as it is fairly affordable for a Michelin star restaurant in Amsterdam. There is a major focus on vegetables here, as they are located in a greenhouse and grow their own vegetables. You can actually see the vegetables when you enter. I found the self-ordered appetizers to be the best things here, as we had some beef tartare oysters and cheeses. But the actual lunch course was just alright. I liked the fish dish we had, but the other dishes were creative but did not light the world on fire for me. Service was fine, as our server was really nice. But somehow we conspired to turn a two appetizer/three course meal into a two hour lunch. This really should not have taken that long. De Kas was a fine experience, but I'm not entirely sure it was worth the amount of time we spent here even with how affordable the menu was. read more

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I know I may get flak for this. Of course, before I went to Amsterdam, I researched restaurants. De Kas, with a Michelin star, was highly recommended by everybody. Unfortunately, the food at this extremely lauded place did not measure up to our expectations. De Kas is located in a park, out of the center of Amsterdam. At one time the entire space was a greenhouse. A section of the restaurant is still a greenhouse, but the restaurant grows much more of the items they serve at a farm offsite. The space is gorgeous. It is elegant, but not too stuffy,lively, but not too crowded. We received a parade of stunning plates, proceeded by a few amuse bouches. The menu is indeed vegetable forward with only two plates having meat or fish. As you can see, the dishes are stunning and look like they might belong as paintings in a museum. Our issue was, although the dishes have the freshest ingredients and unique combinations, they were not at all delicious (except for two). Perhaps my pallet is not sophisticated enough for food like this, although I have consumed several high-end tasting menus and this was the first one that I did not thoroughly enjoy. The best dishes were saved until the end, a savory dessert and a sweet dessert. The servers were very sweet and dishes arrived at a steady pace. In retrospect, I am glad I had this experience. De Kas is a beautiful and special place but do not bring picky eaters! read more

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Top-quality restaurant with a very original concept in a calm park near the centre: a French food fixed menu conceived around home-grown vegetables. Wine list is very good too. A must! read more

Truly the best restaurant I visited in 2024! Everything was spectacular and so so fresh. It's a gorgeous atmosphere and the staff is so helpful. The only option seems to be a pre fixe menu - but deff try their add ons too! The steak tartar oyster blew my mind. read more

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Fancy and upscale farm to table dining! Recommend it for an experience. Taste was good for most things and the dessert stole the show for me. Service was great - very relaxed meal (we were here for about 2ish hours). Reservation is a must! read more

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De Kas or "The Greenhouse" is located at Frankendael Park. Vegetables are the main feature. At their greenhouse and gardens, they grow a large variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits. The restaurant has a Michelin star and a green Michelin star. We made reservations and arrived a little before noon when they opened. We walked around the greenhouse while we waited. There are two main dining areas and we sat where it mimics a greenhouse- lots of sunlight. It's a fixed menu of either 3 courses (€ 50) or 4 courses (€ 59) with dessert. As a preface, I don't know/ remember all the ingredients in each dish. There were some ingredients that I've never even heard of before as well. To start, we were given some appetizers- quinoa crisp with pea dip, radicchio with poppyseed & mustard, red cabbage spring rolls, and fried kale. We also ordered oysters which is additional. I preferred the oyster with violet vinegar and lemon over the oyster with steak tartare and parsley cream. The first course was beets with oyster leaves and radish. The oyster leaves actually taste like oysters! The second course was celeriac topped with greens and apples. To finish it off, they shave truffle on top tableside. The third course was squid cut like noodles that was topped with foam. Lastly, for dessert it was ice cream atop puffed grains and topped with foam. We were also given a scoop of chocolate gelato to end the meal. Make sure you allot enough time to dine here as it was about a 2 hour lunch. I enjoyed the meal and experience as a whole. But, TBH none of the dishes stood out as something I need to have more of. The exception is the oyster leaf itself, which is something that left a lasting impression on me. read more

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Amazing experience from start to finish. Setting in a park w a large greenhouse attached. That is how local it is! Amuse bouche of gazpacho and celery butter w house made crisps. Appetizer of pork belly w celery rot and slices of truffle. Incredible. Toast beet salad w radicchio and beet purée. Enoki mushrooms were delicious. Main was mackerel. Dessert was goat cheese mousse and second dessert mandarin sorbet w cardamom bookie. read more

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De Kas as in "Greenhouse". We had a fantastic dinner and experience here. It's truly farm to table...all the veggies and herbs are grown in the garden right outside or in the greenhouse. The greenhouse made for a beautiful setting for the dinner itself. The food and service were excellent as expected. Two thumbs up! read more

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Talk about a truly unique restaurant. The setting is in a gigantic greenhouse. All the food is sourced from vegetables grow in the greenhouse. A true farm to table restaurant. The freshest and most tasty food. It's a prix fixed 5 course menu for 89.00 Euros. 2.5 hour seating limit. read more

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One of our favorite dinners we had in the Netherlands! The service was outstanding. My husband and I both are meat eaters and our two friends we dined with were vegan (I emailed the restaurant ahead of time to let them know). We did the five tasting menu and the whole staff seamlessly was able to bring our dishes where the vegan dishes were as similar to the non-vegan dishes + made sure the correct people got the right food. The entire restaurant is beautiful on the inside and outside. You feel like you're sitting in an elevated greenhouse! I recommend walking in their gardens if you get a chance after dinner. Everything we ate was from their garden and it all tasted so fresh. The beets, the mushrooms, the turnips, chicken, asparagus, the yogurt, etc. I was just blown away by the quality of food! Make a reservation here because you will not regret it. read more

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Incredible experience in a giant greenhouse. Each course is prepared with care and features the freshest ingredients available read more

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DeKas is a truly unique restaurant. The setting in literally in a large greenhouse, where many of the vegetables served in the restaurant are grown. The food is a fixed menu that changes daily, depending on what is fresh and local that day. Every course was amazing (see pictures), from the first bite to the last! The table service was very professional, and they give you just the right amount of attention. We found out only after we ate that they have a Michelin star, which is well deserved. We also toured the greenhouses and saw som many fruits and vegetables being grown. They also have a larger greenhouse not far away where the remainder of their fresh vegetables are grown. This is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and is not to be missed. read more

This felt like my most highly-anticipated meal so far in Amsterdam. I had heard of the greenhouse concept and was eager to try it. It was worth the bike ride to Oosterpark to arrive at the stunning building. Upon entering, we were greeted by a big bowl of apples free for the picking. On the left side, you could feast on your first glimpse of the famed greenhouse from which De Kas boasts as the origin of many of its dishes. The decor manages to be both warm yet spacious, intimate yet airy. The servers are smartly dressed, courteous, and informed on any listed dietary restrictions of the diners. I will never forget the amuse bouche of the tapioca cracker with celery aioli. HOW do they get it to be so light and fluffy? I was over the moon when the server said that the dip is dairy-free. They do a great job of accommodating and dietary restrictions or preferences. Each course was seasonal and interesting. The chef even went above and beyond to prepare a separate dairy-free dessert for me, and I really appreciated it. Lovely wine pairings, and in general such a good vibe. Thanks De Kas for a memorable meal. read more

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Stunning. This was an absolute first for me, Michelin green in a green house setting, I'm in love! The space was so beautiful, bright, colorful, and as the sun set, it got better. Everything on the menu is fresh and veggie forward, they actually had meat on the prix fixe menu this night, sadly and unbelievably, it was our least favorite dish. Everything else, we didn't miss the meat at all. There were so many highlights, I don't know that I remember them all. All the dishes to start with all the dips and thingys for dipping, yum. Then came white beets, asparagus, and mushroom dishes. We also ordered off their a la cart menu, Uni and oyster with steak tartare, amazing. So amazing we ordered it twice. This was our first meal in Amsterdam and it was one of our favorites, possibly top 5 most memorable meals. read more

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Everything is right about this lovely place. Field to table is exact and if I could give six stars I would

This place always is on my mind since I have been. I even ended up buying their cookbook. This place is tucked away in a little park and upon arriving you see their greenhouse on the left. The dining area is open with the kitchen on the left when walking in where you can see all the action as it is an open kitchen concept. The food here is unbelievably fresh as they grow their own vegetables/fruits and pick all their ingredients the morning of. It is a set menu, but I assure you... you will love EVERYTHING. There are lots of veggies in it, but everything is so bold and flavorful you forget you're eating mostly vegetables. They also have a palate cleanser that is a celery purée with a crisp. The service is typical as they made sure water was always filled and was attentive. Nothing over the top, but you're not being neglected either. read more

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Such a cool experience. The food comes from the greenhouse or locally sourced otherwise. We had the set course dinner around sunset so it was beautiful through the glass windows. The food was great! It was € 79 / person and we left so full. it's a great deal for a Michelin star restaurant read more

Wonderful dining experience in a greenhouse. We joined the waitlist the day before and two hours before lunch we got a call saying they had room for us. The ambiance was wonderful and the appetizers were phenomenal. The food was so fresh and the flavors were incredible. Servers were friendly and experts about the cuisine they were serving. read more

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Dined at De Kas while visiting Amsterdam in October 2024. To say it was an amazing lunch experience is an understatement. We biked to the park, in true Amsterdam fashion, and found the greenhouse that the restaurant is located inside of fairly easily. The architecture is beautiful, and you truly feel like the food was grown and harvested steps away from the table. We were seated when our entire party arrived, and the service was attentive but also let us savor and enjoy our food - not overbearing in the slightest and highly accommodating to all requests. We were only able to snag a reservation for lunch - reservations go fast so make sure you check far in advance for openings, especially for dinner. Each course came out in a timely manner and every dish was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious. Great price and value for a restaurant with a Michelin Star. I would recommend De Kas to anyone in Amsterdam looking for a highly unique, plant-based, fine dining experience. I will absolutely be returning next time I'm in town! read more

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Amazing ambiance. I am from Los Angeles visiting and had some wonderful foods at De Kas. The service and the food is amazingly delicious. I definitely recommend this place. The staff and the service is top notch. read more

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BEST MEAL IVE EVER HAD!!!! The food is mind-blowing. They grow their own veggies and use them in ways that are just incredible. They start you with three different plates before you even get to the tasting menu all of which was incredible. Everyone working there seemed to truly love it and sharing their love with the customers. The restaurant is in an old greenhouse and it creates the most amazing vibes. So much natural light, lots of indoor plants, just incredible. After we finished our meal, we put our names on the waitlist for every day until we left Amsterdam. Did not get in again but that's how good it was. read more

De Kas is a uniquely Amsterdam restaurant, situated inside a greenhouse with a creative menu and thoughtfully prepared food you won't find elsewhere. Why not 5 stars? - Food: Fresh vegetables were crisp and tasty, but slightly oilier /saltier than what I salivated over at a similar restaurant Bak. - Service: Friendly, but definitely a place to take your time even when you're trying to get their attention :P maybe that's the American in me, but for our business lunch it took a bit too long. THE MENU? - For lunch: Prix fixe, 3 courses for 35 euros, add dessert or oysters at an additional price. THE FOOD (35 prix fixe): - SOURDOUGH bread, Free: SUPER yum - MUSTARD RICE PUFF W/celery, free: ALSO super yum, surprisingly the celery didn't overpower the mousse type dip it was in; very flavorful - CARROT FRITE AMUSE (MEH): didn't like the fried parts of this, I felt while tasty, was too oily - FRESH CARROTS (YAY): really enjoyed the fresh crispness of the carrot which seemed to be a hybrid carrot radish? - BEET + RADICCHIO (OK): flavorful beets, creamy burrata but the almost hummus-like sauce had a strong spice flavor to it (either coriander or hummus) that overpowered... - CHICKEN WING (GOOD): a bit too oily for my tastes as well, though flavorful and deboned; enjoyed the sauce it was served in - COD (OK): a bit too rich for my tastes, though cooked to perfection. Felt the sauce/fried kale were good but masked the cod, which should've been the masterpiece. TLDR: Would recommend, go for 3 courses, anticipate a long meal read more

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Farm to table can be overused, but De Kas exemplifies the concept. A globally-inspired menu highlights ingredients from the attached garden and greenhouse. Seasoning and spices are mostly reserved, allowing the focus to be on the fresh vegetables. The colorful plating further emphasizes the freshness and vibrancy of the same-day picked produce. The space is stunning, with an all-glass exterior that both stands out and blends in with the surrounding park and water setting. The glass ceiling allows for plenty of natural light during lunch service. Electric panels open and close to adjust for brightness. The weekly changing menu is simple, with a list of featured ingredients rather than distinct courses. Vegetables are seen as the star, with fish and meat in a supporting role. A generous trio of starters set the stage for produce as the star. Raw bok choi was accented with a light piccalilli mustard sauce and poppyseed. Papadum and tandoori dip featured more greens. My favorite amuse was the tapioca cracker, thanks to the light, airy texture and a memorably delicate crunch. This was paired with a celery dip of egg whites and olive oil. Bread was presented in a brown paper bag with appropriately softened, room temperature butter. Raw oyster was an optional addition to the starters, with a choice of violet vinegar shallot or bloody mary vinaigrette. I chose the later and enjoyed the tomato notes that offset the plump, briney, and bright oyster. Next was my favorite dish - raw langoustine ceviche. The shellfish was lightly cured with leche de tigre and garnished with red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. I loved the great brightness and texture. The last savory course of sardine in crab bisque was the weak link, as the fish was salty and dry. I liked the roast tomato, and the crab bisque had nice depth though it was also a salt bomb. Dipping the bread in the bisque was a suitable compromise as it toned down the sodium. I elected to add dessert (of course!). This was a pistachio cake with pistachio cream. The pistachio flavor paired well with a delicate fig leaf sorbet. Cherry and watercress made for fun contrasting flavor. For wine, I tried a glass of my first Dutch wine, a 2018 Apostelhoeve Müller Thurgau. This was a dry, lighter bodied white with stone fruit notes and medium acid. A good pairing for lighter flavors here. Overall the food was solid and made better by the setting and presentation. read more

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STOP READING YELP REVIEWS AND JUST GO EAT HERE NOW. You must now be reading this as you are writing your own 5 star review for what has to be one of the most beautiful, well crafted and accommodating restaurants ever. One Michelin Star does not do this place justice. De Kas basically takes the Alice Waters/California Cuisine/Farm To Table concept and takes it to the next level. 20% of all the food they serve is grown in the greenhouse that that restaurant is in or at their larger sister greenhouse facility. The restaurant is actually in a park and its grounds feel like a greenhouse in nature. There is huge open-ish kitchen and multiple dining areas that give different vibes. We sat in the large expansive main dining area and it has two story tall glass ceilings with relatively minimalist decor that still manages to feel warm and cozy. The tables are spaced widely apart so that you can have a normal conversation even with a full house. You can choose to take a break at any point in the meal that you'd like to go look at the actual food growing in the greenhouse. The service here is as tight and solid as any 3 star-Michelin, but done so with a relaxed ease that I would personally prefer for any restaurant I go to. They will never get more stars because it doesn't fit into the classic fine dining box, which we thought was great. Why not have a stand with all your utensils stacked for each course and you just take them yourself each course? Its genius. The food here is INSANE. I don't mean insane service or presentation, but the insanity is in how novel, complex and delicious it was, even though the heart of each dish was its freshness and simplicity. The menu changes weekly, let me say that again - WEEKLY! So I guess there is no point in going into detail about each dish. You can opt for 5 or 6 dish menus for 63 or 71 Euros (!!!!). The small bites at the start of the meal just blew our minds that we would have been happy if that was all we had. But then they brought out some of the best country bread we've ever had (we almost never ask for more bread, but we asked for more twice even though we were getting stuffed), of course served with generous dollops of house made butter. Two of the dishes we had were just OK (mushroom and veal plates) - they were a bit heavy on acid and seemed to lack an identity, but the rest was divine. Who would think that tomato, grapefruit, burrata and saffron would just work together as if it were the most obvious combination on earth? The thing that crushed it for me was the dessert of Jasmine, Fig, Orange and Brioche, which really was ice cream, fruit on a light bread pudding but somehow unlike anything I've tasted before and was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Hubby can't eat milk or cream and we have never been to any fine dining restaurant that managed to accommodate this restriction as religiously or execute it as well as they did. On multiple occasions we were so paranoid and had to ask if the substitution ingredients really were dairy free because they tasted too freaking good. This restaurant is very sensitive to dietary restrictions and does not sweat anything, so you can go there with confidence that you won't feel like death afterwards. For 150 Euros or less, depending on what you are eating or drinking, you can have a truly delicous meal that will make you wonder "its so simple yet, how did they do that?". If I lived in Amsterdam, I'd be a regular here - we're definitely taking an extended layover just to eat here next time we transit through Schiphol, it is worth the effort. read more

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I love this place. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is very open space with views of the garden. Highly recommend! read more

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Who knew plants could sing this much!!! With a meal made of all plants except for a couple pieces of grilled mackerel, this was undoubtedly one of the best meals of my entire life. Unexpected flavors turned up around every corner and I came away with a newfound respect for plants and the freshness of the ingredients served at De Kas. Impeccable service and an experience of a lifetime. read more

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