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    Het Karbeel

    3.9 (50 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Deluxe Pancake and truffle fondue
    Lori W.

    Ambiance: Love this Vintage Amsterdam vibe. Deco for the Holidays, I love it! Service: Friendly greeting upon arrival. Stepped in from the random Hail storm. Food: Variety of selections for Breakfast and Lunch. Extensive Wine selection. Will have to return for a taste. We ordered: Cappuccinos Truffle Fondue-5/5 Deluxe Pancake-5/5 I recommend stopping in Het Karbeel when visiting Amsterdam. Restaurant is clean and has something on the menu for everyone.

    Mushroom truffle Gouda fondue
    Melissa B.

    They had me at fondue! Large portions, quick service right in the middle of it all. Great little spot to jump in when the weather is being less than cooperative.

    Gary H.

    My visiting friends rave about the place and took me here. They ate here twice while they were in town for dinner I think it's good if you're not sure where to go and you want something safe and easy, but it's quite mediocre and salty. Also a strange smell when you walk in from the burners they use for the fondue. I would have felt better about the visit if they greeted us less pretentiously when walking in. We had reservations and my friends event called to tell them we are 10 minutes behind, but when we arrived to a mostly empty restaurant, they didn't have the reservation and acted like we were at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They eventually seated us upstairs. After waiting about 10 minutes for a waiter they finally arrived to take the order. It's one of those vibes when you know that you should order the drinks and main meal all at once. My chicken sate was okay. The cheese fondue was nothing to be excited about. The wine was okay. The location is great but there are also many other great places right down the street. Plus side is we got a table and I didn't smell like fondue all night. My friends loved their steak and soup. The front door was propped open which I loved, since the fresh air was nice.

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    Joe R.

    Upon arrival we did not have a reservation but fortunately the host was able to accommodate us and we were able to get a table. The entire experience far exceeded our expectations from every aspect, food, service, and atmosphere! Noted for its selection of fondue we opted for the Swiss and bread as a simple appetizer and split it between us. It was the perfect way to do it. For our entree's I ordered the skewers of chicken in peanut sauce and Ron ordered the chicken in mushroom sauce. Both were delicious and well presented with a side of fries. Service was excellent, attentive in every aspect and the entire staff we encountered were so delightful! When you are in Amsterdam I strongly recommend this restaurant. They have been in business for more than 40 years and you should expect to be delighted too!

    Son's birthday dinner
    Christopher T.

    The service was great! The Swiss fondue was as well, and they give you a lot fondue! I had asked them if they have anything for my son's birthday, and they came out with this. It's no wonder they are still in business after 40 some years.

    Dutch pancake with apples, bacon and cinnamon
    Olive R.

    I needed a good hearty breakfast that wasn't super duper busy. I found this off the beaten track. I got seated as soon as I walked in. Service was quick. Ordered an orange and a Dutch pancake with bacon, apple and cinnamon. The cool thing about this dish was that the bacon was cooked with/inside the pancake. Not separate. Very unique. Loved it. Not as touristy as other places, which made this place even more relaxing and not as stressful. I didn't feel like the employees wanted me to pay and leave (it happens)

    Ham and cheese croissant

    Wonderful restaurant! Would highly recommend this spot. We ate breakfast and dinner here while on vacation in Amsterdam. We had the short ribs, cheese fondue, and baked veggies. For breakfast had the ham and cheese croissant. The service was great and the staff was very friendly.

    Chocomel with whip cream aka hot cocoa
    Tonyia F.

    Expectations fizzled when my dutch pancake arrived. Slightly burnt, lukewarm along with my scrambled eggs. Establishement is short staffed. The older waiter was grumpy, not polite. The younger waiter attentive and considerate of my wants. Business itself is nice, traditional setting.

    Dutch pancake with ham and cheese.
    Trista B.

    The Dutch pancake with ham and cheese is delicious. Their signature fondue is fantastic. Cute and cozy inside. This restaurant is great anytime of day- breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Leanne R.

    Oh. My. Goodness. This meal was absolutely decadent and delicious!!! We got three different fondues to split between four of us. The Karbeel (blend of three cheeses with a tapenade on top), one with parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes, and one with gruyere and mustard. All were served over heating elements. The karbeel was definitely the favorite, followed by the parmesan one. The mustard one was too overpowering but still yummy. They're served with unlimited baskets of bread cubes. We paid extra for some veggies. The menu said roasted veggies but they were raw, and there was also fruit? Misleading, but I actually enjoyed dipping apples in the cheese. I wish there were more options like meat or other veggies for dipping. We had delicious house Chardonnay and were stuffed to the brim. Would love to come back and try the French onion soup. Bonus: adorable bar cat named Simba!

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    . 3 out of 4 wait help extremely rude. Slow service. Food over cooked. Would not come back.

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    8 years ago

    Dropped in for a late lunch. I ordered a pancake and a rib plate. Decent food, big portion and nice staff. Loved it.

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    Great food! Huge portion of cheese fondue! Great service and we can't wait to be back! On a houseboat next time

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    Enjoyed breakfast - pancakes and omelette. Good and the price was good. Had the apple and raisin and Oreo pancakes.

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    “my friend and I both had the amsterdam omelette and it was phenomenal.”

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    The Pantry - Bitterballen

    The Pantry

    4.6(635 reviews)
    1.7 km•Centrum
    •€€€

    If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

    My mom (a very picky eater with a sensitive gastrointestinal track) and I walked in here for a late…read morelunch on the day we arrived in Amsterdam. And despite ALL of our meals in Amsterdam being excellent, this one may have been the best. We wanted to try Dutch food, not totally knowing what to expect and were blown away by the combination of flavors and textures we consumed. We started with the pickled herring which was served with onions and pickles- fresh yet bold! I'm still thinking about those little fishies weeks later. Then we each had the sampler-ish plates (I forget what it was called). Hers was the vegetarian version and mine was with sausage. There were 3 kinds of essentially mashed potatoes with veggies mixed in: 1 with spinach I think, 1 with carrots, and 1 with sauerkraut. Mine came with a delightfully rich gravy and my moms came with some kind of lighter yellow sauce (I think mustard based). We tried these same dishes at other Dutch restaurants during our stay, but nothing beat The Pantry. The service in this quaint and cozy spot was also excellent!

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    The Pantry - The Pantry restaurant

    The Pantry restaurant

    The Pantry - Dutch ham plate

    Dutch ham plate

    The Pantry - I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

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    I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

    Fondue & Fondue - Dutch cheese fondue

    Fondue & Fondue

    4.0(21 reviews)
    3.2 km•Zuid, West
    •€€

    Ordered the Gambis Pil Pil - Shrimp Dish, The Dutch Cheese Fondue and the Chocolate fondue. The…read morestaff were very nice and accommodating and the food was great. I would recommend.

    I did a lot of research to find a good fondue restaurant in Amsterdam and decided that Fondue &…read moreFondue was perfect for what I wanted. We had a reservation for 9 p.m. The server told us about a three-course menu where you can choose an appetizer, main course, and dessert for €35 per person. It sounded perfect, so we went with that. The fondue was amazing--generous servings and truly delicious. We couldn't even finish the main course because we wanted to save room for dessert. When dessert came, it was around 10 p.m, when the restaurant closes. No other guests had arrived after us, and the tables that were occupied before us were leaving, so we ended up being the last table. The server started cleaning up and resetting the tables, bringing in the outdoor signs, etc. It started to feel like we were being rushed out, which made us uncomfortable. When we asked for the bill, we noticed that "Tip not included" was circled at the bottom. I thought this was odd for Europe, as tipping isn't generally expected unless the service is exceptional. I ignored it, but when the server brought the card machine, he directly asked how much I wanted to pay. I immediately felt pressured to leave a tip, even though I didn't want to due to the rushed experience. I ended up tipping regretfully. The restaurant closes at 10 p.m., and our reservation was at 9 p.m. You are able to make reservations online until 9:45 p.m., so it doesn't seem fair to expect a table to leave in just an hour, especially when ordering a three-course meal and a bottle of wine. We were practically chugging the wine at the end. It was not a great dining experience, and I still feel uneasy about it. Just really not an experience you want to have when trying to have an enjoyable dinner. Quite a shame since the food was very good.

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    Fondue & Fondue - The last Gamba's Pil Pil shrimp and caprese bites.

    The last Gamba's Pil Pil shrimp and caprese bites.

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    Dutch Cheese Fondue

    Fondue & Fondue - Dutch cheese fondue

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    Bistrot des Alpes

    Bistrot des Alpes

    4.7(26 reviews)
    1.6 km•Centrum
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    I thought the cheese fondue used here would include some Dutch cheese, but they were all French…read moreones. Either way, fondue and other French food items on the menu were mostly well-executed. There was a heavy alcohol taste in the mushrooms fondue sauce, even after being heated for awhile, so that tasted off-balance (1 star off). However, the melon-watermelon-herbs salad and duck breast with grilled potatoes and roasted carrots were delicious. If you want to take a break from traditional Dutch cuisine, but still want a lot of cheese, this is your place.

    I probably would not have come to Bistrot des Alpes if not for my girlfriend wanting to try it…read more Yeah I get that this is traditional French Alps-style food, it just really didn't hit for me. Had the Escargot as the starter, the Risotto for main, and the Raclette au Four. Escargot was fine, no complaints there. I just couldn't eat the Risotto at all, the Pont Leveque cheese was way too sharp for what I wanted to eat at that time and gave up on it pretty quickly. They literally brought out an oven for the Raclette, which came out with a variety of cold cuts, and you'd put the cheese on a pan to essentially heat it up. I mean it was fine, but this wasn't particularly something I would've wanted for dinner. Service is fine, no complaints from me on that end. Very nice people here. Again, not my cup of tea as it just isn't something that I would want to eat. But it was fine for what it is and I recognize that.

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    Bistrot des Alpes
    Bistrot des Alpes
    Bistrot des Alpes

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    Dutch Delicacy

    Dutch Delicacy

    4.9(20 reviews)
    1.1 km•Centrum
    •€

    What a great find!! Had a great afternoon with family with coffee, cheese plates and amazing wine…read more Had a pleasure of meeting a owner of the shop. Had the best service from the staff!! Can't go wrong doing a stop over and having a snack

    Free cheese tastings throughout the entire store! Just when you think you've found all of the…read morecheese samples, there's more downstairs and in between shelves, selling kitchen accessories. Explore everything here! We came to Dutch Delicacy on pure accident, as we were walking around and saw that they had a ton of different goudas for sale. In the front part of the store is a take-out counter where they sell hot items, like sandwiches and baked pastries and desserts, like cheesecakes and cookies the size of your face! It all looked appealing and would've totally purchased a food item, had we not had lunch beforehand. Throughout the store were the cheese samples of the many different various kinds. It goes beyond what you thought gouda could be. There are sheep's and goat's cheeses for many of the different types. There are pesto cheeses that come in different colors like a bright blue and pink. There are cheeses that pair well with the dips that had me thinking about my next dinner party. There's Dutch chocolate here for sale. There's different knives for cutting cheese. There's truly everything here you could imagine for your gouda-filled meal. Staff was super friendly and asked if we needed any help or wanted to know more about any of the different cheeses. For sale, a lot of the goudas are pre-packaged for a pound and meets airline security measures for taking it home with you. I'm glad we stumbled upon Dutch Delicacy. We were able to try so many different cheeses, which I found a few for home. I recommend for anyone visiting Amsterdam to make a stop here; there's a lot of items you'll want to take home with you.

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    Dutch Delicacy - Vegan banana cake, sausage roll & croissant

    Vegan banana cake, sausage roll & croissant

    Dutch Delicacy - Cheese Samples

    Cheese Samples

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    Knick-knacks to bring back home

    Proeflokaal A. van Wees - Steak

    Proeflokaal A. van Wees

    4.0(42 reviews)
    1.1 km•Centrum
    •€€

    What a great spot on the canal. Very cozy bar vibes. The food here is great! The pea soup was…read moredelicious. It was smokey, rich, and decadent for as simple as pea soup! Also got the game pate which was very interesting! And the snackplatter included cheese sausage and bitterballen, which is a great starter! Love their bitterballen. So so good! Got their rib eye and holy WOW! Just wow. Didn't expect it to be that good but that meat was delicious and very flavorful! Paired so well with their sauce. The staff was very nice and friendly. I would recommend making reservations as this place can get filled up quick!

    This place is a really cool bar with nice ambiance. It seems like a good place to hang out with…read morefriends after work! We came here for dinner and I thought the food was okay. I ordered the Angus rib steak and they recommended medium, but my steak was quite pink and very chewy. My friends remarked it looked more like medium rare or even rare and I agreed. It was very hard to chew the pieces. The right part of the steak was also a lot of gristle or cartilage. The herb butter was not bad and I ended up using a lot of it on the steak. I did share a split pea soup with my spouse and we liked the soup. It had boar sausage and I didn't think it was that salty like I normally do with a lot of sausage. The soup was quite thick and the flavors were nice. The pea flavors were indeed strong. My friend got the beef stew but they didn't give you that much meat. They did give you a lot of fries though. I thought the fries were thick and not bad. My spouse and friend both ordered the Zealand mussels and it came in this giant pot. The soup was at the bottom but it was difficult to get to the soup at the bottom of the pot since the mussels were on top. They bought thought this dish was okay. They didn't charge for water here which was nice. It's a tossup in Europe if they will charge you for water!

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    Proeflokaal A. van Wees - Decor

    Decor

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    Snackplatter

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    Het Karbeel - fondue - Updated September 2026

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