I was recommended by my Dutch friend to try the steak at Loetje, and I wasn't disappointed!…read more My friend and I came by Loetje Oost around 6:30 on Sunday evening and there was plenty of seating available. I had made a reservation right beforehand on their website, but I definitely didn't need it. There's a nice patio outside, but because it was starting to get a bit chilly in the evening, we opted to sit inside. My friend got the Thai chicken soup ($8) to start and had the chicken satay skewers ($18.50) for his entree. Interestingly enough, the restaurant was out of chicken (is that really a thing?) so the Thai chicken soup because a Thai veggie soup instead. He didn't mind though, and really liked it as it had a nice coconut flavor. The chicken skewers were good as well. I went straight for the steak and ordered a medium sized beef tenderloin with their garlic gravy ($27.50). The server asked if I wanted fries with that, but I went with a healthier apple compote side for $3.50 instead. I absolutely LOVED my steak, and that's quite rare for me as I'm generally not a steak person. I was a bit worried because she didn't ask how I wanted the steak cooked, but I guess here the default is to cook it on the rarer side and I certainly didn't mind! The steak is served swimming in a pool of gravy, which I've never seen before. Each bite was super tender, and the garlic gravy it came with was super salty so by dipping the meat into the sauce, that guaranteed the meat was flavorful enough. The apple compote was delicious as well, but I wish it was served warm instead of cold. I was very happy with my decision to come here for my first meal in Amsterdam!

Lovely restaurant within walking distance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel (15 minute walk). The food,…read morewine, and service were all exceptional.

Amazing Benedict! I would say I'm a little bit of a Benedict snob & this one is #2 next to The…read moreHenry Vegas' short rib Benedict. The tartare was great as well. We came here 2x during our 4 day stay at TSH

This cafe/restaurant rules! Great service. Lovely interior. Good food, good drinks…read more It's such a nice addition to the area. I don't know what took me so long to visit. It's great! My friend had the burger. It had bacon on it. It looked amazing in a meaty kind of way. And, that's coming from a vegetarian.

This restaurant is amazing! We had the burgers and I have to…read moreadmit that it was one of the best burgers I have eaten so far. The Location is super cute and really comfy and the staff was super friendly too! It was our first dinner in this beautiful city and we are more than happy :)

We loved NELIS for many reasons. 1. The service was fantastic. Coming from an extensive service…read moreindustry background, I know how important this is. We didn't have a reservation, but just arrived after a long flight and were STARVING. They got us in even though the place was very busy. Our server was friendly, attentive and seemed truly passionate about the food. 2. The Food- we only tried the "Stew For Two" which came with a bottle of red, some bread and sauces and the stew with all of the sides (Potato, Cabbage, Roasted Pear). The flavors together were wonderful. My boyfriend actually wanted to go back the next night just to get it again. Alas we have only three days in Amsterdam, and many places to try. 3. Great neighborhood, off the beaten path, but still lively. One of our better dining experiences so far.

I've been wanting to visit this restaurant after reading an article about it in the KLM Fly…read moremagazine. The dishes are a hit or miss, but overall it was delicious and the restaurant has a classy ambiance. I would definitely come back for the lobster! Food: 4/5 Appetizers: potato fritter with goat cheese, veal cheek salad Both of these were very tasty! I especially loved the presentation on these appetizers, it was worthy of Masterchef. I especially loved the potato fritter with goat cheese, it was like tater tots and fried cheese, YUM! Main: surf & turf, cod I have to say that the lobster was the star of the meal, it was delicious and juicy. It is really good lobster and I would go back for it. Dessert: triffel, creme brulee Both desserts were standard in taste, but the triffel was amazing in terms of presentation. It was more like chocolate cake with pineapple but it was presented as a potted flower. It looked amazing, and was tasty. Service: 5/5 The staff is extremely hospitable and meets my "American" standards. He was friendly and very willing to answer any questions we had. You can make reservations online, but it wasn't that busy when we went. Atmosphere: 5/5 This restaurant is tucked in a side street and therefore, doesn't get as much foot traffic but it has excellent decor and is lit in that dim romantic light. It is a great place for a date or anyone that you need to impress. Value: 3/5 They offer a 3 course menu which offers a slight discount, but this is definitely a more expensive meal. We paid about 60 euros/person for our meal + drinks. However, that lobster is worth every penny!

Decided to go here after reading all the great reviews of this place. The atmosphere is cozy and…read moreprovides a calm feeling when sitting down at the table. Having an open kitchen is nice and makes the place unique compared to most other European restaurants I've visited in Amsterdam. I decided to get the surf and turf dish and the food came out pretty quickly. The presentation was great with a nice addition of mashed carrots. Now when it comes to the actual quality of the food, it was very mixed. The steak was excellent and grilled to perfection which I enjoyed immensely. However, the lobster had almost no taste to it at all and even with some salt it was very blend. A huge disappointment for me. For dessert, I ordered the créme brulee but they were out of it. Instead, I got a brownie with caramel sauce which wasn't on the menu. It was good but not excellent. Now for the service, it could have been way better. Our server forgot to bring us water which we asked for and she also forgot to bring us the dessert menu even though we specifically asked for it after we had finished our meals. When we were about to get the bill, she was standing by another table for a good 15 minutes talking to someone who appeared to be a friend. She didn't even look our way. There werent enough servers for this place and she still decided to talk to a friend and ignore her customers. After a while we managed to get a hold of someone else for our bill. Needless to say, we didn't tip at all. This restaurant would have gotten four stars if it wasn't for the bad quality lobster and the terrible service.

very nice place (well I admit it is the headquarters of the lover). The chicken is very good and…read morethe board aperitif, what about a treat! A nice place in De Pijp.

Great Vega burger and fries! One of the best veggie burgers I've had... and the fries are big and…read moreperfectly salted. Yum!! The poke bowl also looked fabulous and I want to try it next time!

All around superb restaurant. I had the 3 course menu of ravioli stuffed with parmigian, fresh cod…read moreand chocolate cheesecake. The location is great near the van gogh museum(great for a dinner after museum outing). The service is extremely prompt, friendly and professional. The food was superb with large portions, very tasty and filling. Highly recommended, one of the best in Amsterdam.

Obsessed. Awesome food, service, atmosphere... Such a cool idea. Fresh, organic food that makes you…read morefeel happy.

If you are visiting Amsterdam and looking for places to eat that little bit different from city…read morecentre eateries, this fits the bill perfectly (and what I was looking for when I visited!) It's not a restaurant. it's a idiosyncratic film club and bar that serves good food, what's not to like? Service was from the bar staff, friendly and capable. Food was above average - Amsterdam isn't the cheapest place to eat out.

We had a fabulous dinner outside at Metzo's last night. in the shadow of the Grote Market listening…read moreto the church bells. The food is delicious with a friendly staff and owner. The inside is one of the most spacious and modern I've seen in Haarlem. It's huge as well. The bathrooms are clean and the place smells good. Always a plus! The owner happily charged my iphone for me. Such great service. The frits were so good but the pasta and duck dishes are a must as well!

Food awesome. Ambiance great. The maitre d who took care of us was great. The female waitress had…read morean attitude the whole time. Like she was doing us a favor. She wasn't even our main waitress. She told us to remove a plastic water bottle from the table. "This is a restaurant, not a bar." I don't think she's meant for the service industry. She's the reason I didn't leave a tip.