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    Het Karbeel

    3.9 (48 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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!

    Emrie S.

    Small cafe with lots of character. Service is slow and pretty inattentive but friendly at least. The cat napping on the table at the front door was adorable. Food is mediocre. Omelette was WAY overcooked, English breakfast wasn't bad but it wasn't anything impressive (sausages were overcooked), toast was hard as a rock. Pancake w/ham & cheese was okay, but wasn't something I would rave about. Lattes were great though, and it looked as though their orange juice was freshly squeezed.

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    9 years ago

    Great food and great ambiance makes for a great evening out! A must if you're in Amsterdam!

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    9 years ago

    Great fondue, amazing hosts and outstanding atmosphere from the historic building. A must try if you are in the city.

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

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    Café Kale - Chicken club

    Café Kale

    4.5(40 reviews)
    1.8 kmCentrum
    €€

    So good I stopped by twice on a 3 day trip to the city…read more I stopped by on my first visit craving a big, hearty sandwich for a late lunch and thought this might be a good find. Happy to report I was very right. I grabbed one of the many outside seats, took a look at the menu that was entirely in Dutch and waited for the wonderful waitress to quickly translate nearly every item for me. I landed on the chicken club and it hit the spot. I arrived hungry but could still only manage to finish half. Chicken was grilled perfectly into thin slices, soft boiled egg was a new touch that I loved, avocado, lettuce and probably a few other things I am forgetting. Oh, and a handful of crisps on the side. On my next visit, it was my last night in Amsterdam and I still haven't tried the infamous fries. I stopped in around 9:30 for a late night snack and a hot ginger tea. The fries were the perfect fries! Thin, crispy, salty. I loved. I also can get behind the mayo thing they do here, even though I really am a ketchup loyalist. Anyway, lunch or dinner or late night snack, this is a good spot. You'll like the foot and you'll love sitting outside people watching, reading your book, whatever.

    Friendly service, great food, comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Add to this, it is located very…read moreclose to our hotel and convenient tram stops. We ate there three separate times on our week long vacation.

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