Naol T.

May 2022 Our favorite restaurant in the entire world. So glad they survived the pandemic and grateful we were able to return for another visit. This restaurant is THE EPITOME of farm to table. Family owned, family grown ingredients, family run restaurant. The food is stunning, from the savory to the sweet to the drinks. Prices are very reasonable (likely due to ingredients sourced from their family garden). In absolute admiration of this charming restaurant. A trip to Amsterdam is not complete without dining at Gartine. Reservations are strongly recommended as the restaurant is quite tiny. They also have a couple of cookbooks published but they are only available in Dutch.

Sophia L.

I knew up front that this place isn't extremely big on the inside, and quite hidden as well, in a small alley next to the shopping street. But it is very lovely inside and they even have a small terrace with two or three tables, where I enjoyed my cappuccino after I had the eggs Benedict inside. The staff didn't mind at all that I moved my belongings to another table after my meal. It also wasn't as busy as it can sometimes be, and the personal was so very lovely. I also love the blue porcelain cups and plates, they make for an aesthetically pleasing breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. This time I went alone to have breakfast and a book, but next time I will take my mother with me!

Edward W.

Walked in and luckily one of the reservations didn't show up so we were seated immediately. Restaurant is quite small and fits only about 25 max. My friend and I split the large breakfast and dutch pancake. The large breakfast come with assorted pastries like toast, croissant, french toast, also comes with a coffee/tea AND small freshly squeezed OJ, ham, cheese and one egg. The OJ was very pulpy and tasted freshly squeezed. The homemade raspberry jam was super tasty, an absolute must try. I loved the variety and everything was good. The dutch pancake with raspberry and pistachio was very fluffy/airy and not overly filling like American pancakes. Similar raspberry spread as the raspberry jam that came with the large breakfast and crumbled pistachios added for some nice texture. Service here was pretty quick as the restaurant is small.

Nik T.

Adaptation of and excerpts from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. ACT I SCENE I. Gartine, Amsterdam Enters Nik T. (who was extremely lucky to snare a seat before others behind were turned away!) If Gartine be the food of love, cook on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. That juice again! it had an apple draw: O, it came o'er my tongue like the sweet taste, That licks upon a bank of fresh herbs, Steeping and giving odour! Not enough; some more: 'Tis even sweeter now then it was before. (Warm herbed apple juice, €2.85) O soup of curly kale! how organic and fresh art thou, That, notwithstanding thy capacity Receiveth as the sea, nought enters there, Of what validity and pitch soe'er, But falls into abatement and low price, Even in a minute: so full of shapes is fancy That it alone is high fantastical................ (Soup from the garden, served with sourdough toast and butter, € 6.75) Why, so I do, the noblest that I have: O, when mine eyes did see Gartine first, Methought she purged the air of pestilence! That instant was I turn'd into a hart; And my desires, like fell and cruel hounds, E'er since pursue me. Enough; no more: especially now i'm back in singapore. if i were to ever open a cafe, Gartine will be it! small, cosy, intimate. friendly, cheery, build on love. love for pure fresh produce direct from their own private garden! cooked simply and lovingly. i also had their Rillettes of rabbit, plum chutney, sourdough toast and salad, € 8.95. an exquisite taste on warm crunchy toast. finally, to finish off, a sweet warm almond milk, €2.85, purely because i could not eat cake no more. but in case you can, you must!:)

Rachel A.

This place is gorgeous and the food is also amazing. The large breakfast isn't on the menu but make sure to ask for it. It includes: juice, coffee/tea, assorted breads, eggs, ham, cheese and a variety of different homemade jams. My boyfriend and I also dieeeddd when we had the scrambled eggs on toast. It was heavenly. The service was great and the waiters were extremely friendly. The decor was also on point. Definitely recommend! Make reservations if you can!

Adrienne G.

Welcoming us on our first morning of our Amsterdam weekend, was brunch at Gartine! Believe the hype & the advice to MAKE RESERVATIONS! They open right at 10am - not a minute beforehand & they were totally booked for the day. Luckily I'm a planner & we had rezzies but spent our morning hearing them turning away table after table w/ many people completely dumbfounded how they could be booked at 10am.....but they were & for good reason! Mr & I shared the Large Breakfast & it was heavenly! Croissant was flaky & buttery & they gave us 2 homemade jams to pair w/ it - a raspberry which was sweet & tart & also a pineapple-mint that the Mr said was refreshing Homemade Whole Grain Bread that was the perfect mopping vehicle for the Fried Eggs - standard eggy They were also nice enough to offer a substitution of sheep's milk cheese in place of the meat & it was creamy & buttery. We were expecting just to leave the meat off but were thrilled when the owner suggested they could do cheese instead French Toast that was custardy & sweet & when paired w/ their homemade applesauce it was over the top delish! Lattes were creamy & had an okay ratio of milk to coffee but we asked for an extra shot to help us overcome the jetlag.....and the extra shot was still in the "good-ratio" area of lattes. So feel free to order the standard or extra shot & you'll be covered either way When coming back to Amsterdam, we'd definitely make sure to plan ahead & get reservations for Gartine again - do yourself a favor & do the same!

Lauren F.

Easily the best meals we had while visiting Amsterdam, and we only visited for breakfast! I arrived in Amsterdam on a Saturday morning and since I wasn't able to check into my room just yet, I headed straight to Gartine. I was the first one there when they opened, which was good because it's a very small space and they only have one table that's available for walk-ins. I sat at one of the two small tables upstairs which let me take in the beautiful little details of the restaurant and enjoy the buzz of the Saturday morning conversations below. On my first visit I was solo and went all out with the Large Breakfast. Coffee and orange juice followed by a warm croissant with butter, sourdough toast, French toast, homemade jams, slices of brie and prosciutto, and a fried egg. I wasn't messing around! Everything was so fresh and even though they were somewhat basic breakfast items, they were some of the best I've ever had. The orange juice....oh the orange juice. I will have dreams about Gartine's fresh, pulpy, delicious orange juice! When I returned with my fiance the next day (with a reservation) I ordered the delicious eggs scrambled with fresh chives and served atop a slice of their sourdough bread. I didn't really know that I could be so crazy over something as simple as scrambled eggs! Simple and perfect. As if the food wasn't good enough, the owners (who are also the hosts, cooks, and servers) are two of the sweetest people we met in Amsterdam. They've done something so special with Gartine and you can really tell that they're proud of it-as they should be! We would've loved to stop back for dinner but they were booked while we were in town. If we're ever back in Amsterdam I can guarantee that Gartine will be our first stop!

Saliha K.

Omg! One of the most amazing breakfasts i've had in my entire life Their scrambled eggs were divine and so was their french toast! Their staff is really friendly and helpful and their menu has the most mouthwatering options, if in the mood to pamper your senses this is definitely the place m. Will definitely be coming here again Also do remember to call in for a reservation, they tend to get busy!

Alyssa B.

Hands down the best meal (eggs Benedict) I've had in Europe so far. Everything was fantastic, highly recommended!!

Sue H.

When I think back to the time I spent in Amsterdam, I can't help but fondly relive my wonderful brunch at Gartine. And of course, I thank my lucky stars I even stumbled upon this hidden gem in the first place! Tucked away on a side street, if you don't look close enough, it's easy to mistakenly walk right past it. Ah, and what a shame it would've been had I never gotten the chance to experience Gartine! Yes, it was actually that good. Gartine was without a doubt one of my favorite stops during my travels in Amsterdam. This tiny cafe serves a delicious breakfast and lunch spread in the most relaxing of atmospheres. Everything I ate at Gartine was absolutely divine. All of the pastries and jams were homemade, so I wouldn't have expected any less. The frech toast was great and I loved the brioche! The star of the show was definitely the jams and chutneys, which were the perfect toppings to all of the breads we had. And the presentation of what we ordered was beautiful! Oh, you can definitely tell the people behind Gartine put so much care and thought into what they're doing. And don't even get me started on the ambiance, because I could go on and on for hours about how beautiful and well designed the space was... The plates! The cups! Cutlery! The table settings! Flowers everywhere! Ah, I'm getting wishful... My only regret was not going another day to order from their daytime menu. I will have to make Gartine my first stop next time I'm in Amsterdam. And you should too.

Susan C.

I was so excited to go to Gartine, as I had heard about it 2 years ago and was unable to go the past 2 times we've been in Amsterdam. This time was our honeymoon trip and I thought it would be nice to have a romantic little breakfast. We were enthusiastically welcomed by the lovely owners of the place. Coffee came out immediately and our little breakfasts weren't far behind. The croissant was the best I've had in Amsterdam. The homemade jams served with the toast were sublime -- peach with basil, and blackberry. The food was so good I had to get an order of the chocolate brioche with lemon curd as well. I am so gluttonous when it comes to pastries that I scarfed down mine and most of my husband's brioche and ate all of the lemon curd that came with them. This quite simply was the best lemon curd I've had. I could have eaten the whole pot, and told one of the owners so, which made her laugh. The place is lovely, with adorable pink and white china and a large photo of a (I think) Fragonard painting on the wall. The bathroom was up a flight of steps, so be warned if you have any issues negotiating steep steps. I loved the experience so much, but my husband did grumble a bit about the price. It was a little bit expensive for basically toast and pastries, but he was happy that I was happy. When I go back, I'm getting the large breakfast for sure.

Krish V.

TLDR: Beautiful decor, delicious food, fair price. The food and atmosphere here is excellent. Went there this morning for breakfast. We called ahead to make a reservation, and they accommodated us no problem. The service was perfect and most importantly, the food was sublime. Definitely worth a visit, especially considering how reasonably priced it was. I would recommend the Eggs Benedict with Gouda cheese.

Gabrielle R.

This delicious little gem was such a memorable experience! I recommend it to anyone looking for a great breakfast/ lunch in Amsterdam. My husband and I went for breakfast on a rainy May morning, everything about our experience was enjoyable from the time we stepped in the door. The atmosphere is cozy, bench seating lines one wall and there are about two or three small tables and one upstairs that overlooks the restaurant. The kitchen is tiny, but this makes no difference. The food here is incredibly fresh and the use of quality ingredients was evident in everything we ate. Go here, you won't be disappointed!