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    Frenzi

    4.3 (69 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Carbornara

    Food was fine, not exceptional. Returned the special ravioli which had good flavor but over cooked pasta. Carbonara pasta was much better. Bruschetta was very good!

    Lucy W. H.

    Lovely fresh sandwiches. Charming cafe with friendly service and free Wi-Fi. Great place to rest and fuel up.

    Passion fruit mojito. So delicious gave me the chills
    Meagan E.

    Dont sleep on cocktails here. The mojito knocked my socks off and I was sloshed by the time I finished the first one...definitely had another one too! The service was so freakin good. They were each and every one so nice and accommodating. We arrived before the switched over for dinner but they let us come in and hang out and drink in the mean time. They chatted with us for a while and promised to make our drinks extra special. They gave us some recommendations and it was time to order before we knew it. Food was great! The only thing that disappointed were the cheese filled pizza puff things because they got a little soggy. Would absolutely come again.

    Empanada
    Tiara W.

    I just remember everything we had here was amazing! Sooo good that I wanted to keep ordering!

    Tiramisu

    I really enjoyed my meal at Frenzi. Outdoor dining was a beautiful view of the boats going through the canals. Staff was more attentive than other restaurants I've experienced in Amsterdam. My Parmigiana di Melanzane was great, and their Tiramisu was delicious! I would definitely recommend this place.

    Sweet potato & bleu cheese gnocchi (close), "focaccia" (middle), sea bass (back)

    Frenzi wasn't too busy when we arrived around 8:30p on a Monday, we were sat quickly and put in for drinks. It was a quaint place on a street corner across from the canal. My espresso martini was excellent and our focaccia arrived shortly after - though to call it focaccia would be a lie. It was a pizza dough with tomato paste and basil atop it. I found it tasty, though not what we were expecting. Our mains came out shortly after. My sweet potato gnocchi with bleu cheese cream sauce was DIVINE. It was also topped with fresh basil and the dish was creamy and full of flavor, the gnocchi cooked perfectly. My friend did not particularly enjoy his sea bass dish, though it looked appetizing enough to me. Unexpected with some twists and turns 3/5.

    Mushrooms, sausage, potatoes
    Mona R.

    AMAZING food!!! Loved it!! We came here for dinner and loved it so much that we came back 2 days later! The first time our waiter recommended their daily special which was tapas tower (chef's choice) with a bottle of wine for 35 euros!! The tapas dishes that they picked for us were really tasty and so much of it too. See photos for all that was included. The staff was super nice and helpful as well. On the second night they didn't have the same special but they have tapas for 2 on the menu (not including wine) for 25 euros! This time I feel like there were more dishes included. Still tasty, still a great meal.

    Halibut carpaciallo
    Molinda K.

    Dinner at Frenzi was ok, it was down the street from our reservation to Ice Bar and we wanted "Modern European" food. This place had great reviews so we decided to splurge a bit. We ordered the entree, starter, and dessert for 28.50 Euros. I ordered the halibut carpicacco and the spinach ravioli with pesto. My gf tried my ravioli and mentioned it tasted earthy - I would agree but I didn't think it was terrible. I DID not like the halibut - had a biter taste, in my opinion halibut should be left simple due to it's very minimum taste of fish. When overcomplicating it can turn into a slimy mess. Service was great though!

    Spicy chick
    Tiffany C.

    We were super hungry, and decided to stop here for brunch without checking any reviews, and I'm glad we were spontaneous! The food was actually really good despite the high prices (then I realize all of Amsterdam is also pricy). I ordered the Spicy Chick and felt that the composition was perfectly orchestrated. You have a heat kicking with every bite without being too spicy. You have tender chicken with every bite. Each bite was tasty without an ingredient overpowering one another. I also enjoyed the olive bread which really elevated the sandwich. I didn't get to try my party's food, but all of them said it was really good as well.

    Artichoke ravioli of the day

    A lovely Italian dinner. We ordered a bottle of red wine and ate our plates clean. My friend ordered the veal and said it was decent. The atmosphere is great! Overall, good experience.

    Pumpkin gnocchi

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    1 month ago

    INCREDIBLE food!! service was great. Would recommend getting a reservation for sure as it gets busy.

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    So good! Crispy! Delicious and hot!! Must try! Has a line but line goes by super fast!

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    9 months ago

    All around wonderful! Delicious food. Excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. We especially enjoyed the burrata pasta.

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    Good service, good food and a friendly staff provided us with a delicious meal on very short notice. Also lovely location on the canal.

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    We had a lot of fun at this he place ! Great outside seating and great food . The sampler platter was great !

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    Review Highlights - Frenzi

    I almost forgot this lovely canalside cafe (though with the number of canals in Amsterdam most of them happen to be next to a canal).

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    Tia Rosa tapas restaurant Amsterdam - Onze Spaanse chef Ernesto tovert authentieke gerechten uit alle streken van Spanje op je bord!

    Tia Rosa tapas restaurant Amsterdam

    (17 reviews)

    €€€

    Centrum

    It's 9:20 pm on a Thursday. The restaurant isn't exactly empty but it's obviously not full…read more *One* single brown guy walks in and asks to be seated and is told that they are no longer seating people. 'Perhaps they close at 10' he thinks and walks out. On a whim he checks the restaurant times. Apparently the place is open till 11:30. He walks back in and asks why, if the restaurant is open till 11:30 that he can't be seated at 9:20 and he is told that they are "still trying to catch up" What exactly am I, the brown guy in question, supposed to think? You want me to be believe that you won't seat anyone for 2 hours and 10 minutes but keep the place open? Or the much more obvious explanation...

    Upon arrival we were afraid to walk into a tourist trap, being so close to the center. But we were…read moresurprised in the nice kind of way! The tapas on the menu are typical Spanish, finding the ones that you would see in any average Spanish bar. Tia Rosa just made and presented them in a way that was not average. Both the presentation, with side salads, herbs and sauces made the tapas really nice and tasty. Besides that the service and the location are of the best you can get. Being situated on one of the nicest canals in Amsterdam centre, with the bridges lighted and barely any cars passing by, makes your diner even more special. The waiters very kind and accommodating. Overall a good experience and a good place to eat tapas. Note: even a Spaniard agrees with this!

    Vamos a Ver - Special of the day...pulpo

    Vamos a Ver

    (12 reviews)

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    De Pijp, Zuid

    My friend highly recommended this location so I had to give it a try…read more We ordered the calamari and smoked ham appetizer and also the fish and meat paella. Appetizers came first and the first thing that surprised me was that the calamari came in one huge piece. I loved the olive oil and pesto sauce that coated the calamari and it tasted fresh with just the right amount of chewiness, not too rubbery. I'd highly recommend this dish. The smoked ham appetizer was really just a slightly thicker version of prosciutto that still tasted quite good. Ham was extremely flaky and so different compared to American processed ham. The main dish was the fish and meat paella. There is all sorts of seafood in the paella, calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, and the meat is mostly just chicken. The rice is slightly tough, but didn't stick to one another. Seafood all tasted fresh and thankfully nothing was overcooked. The paella was quite large and extremely filling for 2. I'd caution ordering any other main dishes along with the paella.

    Vamos a ver is an unpretentious, authentic Spanish food place. They don't only serve tapas but also…read morefull meals. The portions are generous but fear not, the food is good! I happily enjoyed the slightly toasted bread with the yummy home-made allioli that brought back memories of Spain. That's how an aioli's supposed to taste, it was certainly the best I had so far in Amsterdam. And also the main, Solomillo a la plancha, was fully to my taste, I really enjoyed these 2 tender, juicy steaks. The staff is genuinely friendly. Not the typical Spanish exuberant-vocal friendly but definitely makes you feel welcome and want to come back.

    Five Brothers Fat - chicken skewers

    Five Brothers Fat

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    Museumkwartier, Zuid

    The food was good but I found nothing special in any of the services at this restaurant. We had a…read morereservation made by request through the hotel concierge. Upon arrival, we didn't feel welcomed even checking in with a reservation. We asked for outside seating but they said they reserved us inside seating either at the bar or at the bar shelf by the window at the entrance door. Immediately, my husband and I felt that this was very much a locals place and they very much don't want tourists. (I get it, coined flipped, I live in South Florida) We decided to take the 2 bar seats on the quiet side of the bar. It gave us a view to the kitchen, which was the best part of the meal. I could see the absolute passion from the guys in the kitchen cooking and plating their love for food. Too bad the rest of the service from the bar was less than stellar. I probably wouldn't come back but I would recommend anyone local to check it out for the food above all. The clams had a wonderful broth that I wish there was a basket of bread to soak up the juice left over from the chorizo crumbles and meaty little clams. The skewers of roasted chicken thighs were crispy and well seasoned on the outside while being tender and juicy on the inside. So simply yet so complex. Just wish the service was more complex, or at least friendly.

    This place was at the end of my friends street and every time we biked back home, it was ALWAYS…read morebusy. My second night in town we stopped by for a glass of bubbles. The place was packed with fun and happy people. Everyone was really nice and the sparking wine was great! The food smelled amazing.

    The Pantry - Bitterballen

    The Pantry

    (618 reviews)

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    Centrum

    Love this place! Happy that we were able to get a seat quickly here because reservations are a…read moremust! Inside may feel and look cramped but it is super cozy. We were able to get seated right on the window area. We chose menu 5, which was just enough for two people. Everything was delicious! Their pea soup is out of this world. Don't know why as it is a simple dish but wow! I also love their herring. It was so delicious that I wanted seconds. It paired so well with their onions and mustard. And their bitterballen was just enough bite. Creamy and crispy! We also got a combination of the hutspot. They were all delicious! Although for me the meatball was just a tad bit salty but it is probably just me! Everything else was spot on. I love their dessert at the end. It was a great way to end the night. Our server and their staff were all amazing! Very friendly and welcoming. Yes it is a tourist spot but totally worth it.

    This restaurant was on my wish list for places to definitely go while visiting Amsterdam. We…read morefinally went for lunch yesterday after our walking tour. Reservation recommended. We did not have one but they were happy to seat the 2 of us and invited us to switch tables once another couple left (they were checking out). Small space, can accommodate groups of 2-4, cozy atmosphere, lots of the traditional blue and white ceramics on the wall (dishes and tiles). Traditional Dutch cuisine: we ordered the Boerenkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and Zuurkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and a slice of apple pie to share for dessert. The food arrived piping hot in about 20 minutes. It was sooo delicious--the tasty juicy sausage pairs perfectly the mashed potatoes with either sauerkraut or kale. The apple pie was also tasty--larger chunks of apple and more spices less sugar than American apple pie from what I can tell. Perfect with whipped cream. A must visit if you're in Amsterdam and want to try traditional fare. Highly recommended!

    Frenzi - italian - Updated May 2026

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