Our hotel recommended De Struisvogel to my wife and I and we were very happy they did. We started…read morewith the Taco with Guinea Wowl & the Steamed Mackerel Rillettes, both appetizers were great. Our main courses were the Leg of Lamb and the Sea Breem both were well presented and delicious. This is and intimate spot with a great a wine selection and great service. I highly recommended reservations.

Great character, friendly staff and food prepared by a visionary chef. You know it's good when you…read moresee locals here. It's a fixed price menu with up charges for certain items. Highly recommended!

Dinner here was super lovely, not rushed at all in a cool and relaxing corner restaurant…read moreatmosphere, very attentive and knowledgeable service, beautifully plated dishes with unique amuse-bouche, and incredibly tasty bread and butter that's hard to resist filling up on. The dishes were diverse in ingredients and really pleasant on the palate. I wish there was a little more spice or heat on some of them but a lack of heat is a thing I've found throughout Europe. Although there was no single bite I look back on with absolute fondness that I can tell others about, it's still quite an enjoyable experience.

Surprise dinner. Come prepared to be amazed. Dinners are served as blind courses, you choose only…read morethe number of courses you want. Each dish they presented to us was more progressively more delicious. Highly recommend!

Really wonderful place for a late lunch on a weekend afternoon. We had been here about 8 years…read moreago, for a wedding reception, and of course that was a lovely/special event. Today, it was a casual lunch to commemorate the 8th anniversary of that special event, and we were also quite impressed. The staff was really quite pleasant, and the food was delicious. They don't have the most extensive selection for vegetarians, but we were quite satisfied.

Yum!! Mackeral open face sandwich, FTW. Draft beer. Lot's of choices. It's Amstedam. Beer…read morecentric.

A routine Bib-Gourmand recipient Rijsel occupies a former school, the 3-course prix-fixe proving…read moreextremely popular with locals in search of simple French fare made with good ingredients in a bustling bistro atmosphere. Located at Marcusstraat 52, windows open for Summer when guests pour in beginning at 18h00, Rijsel approaches French Food with a Flemish accent while servers push Wine hard throughout a service clearly focused on turning tables. A sort of Canteen in front of an open kitchen, complimentary Gazpacho hitting the table with Sausage and Bread before orders are taken, Rijsel's menu sees specials added depending on the Chef's whim, on this day a classic Terrine that outpaced Octopus that was less tender than "chewy." Opting for two Prix-Fixe plus Ribeye served rare, each Entree proving quite sizable, Spring Chicken comes whole on the bone with a simple Bean preparation while Black Leg Chicken arrives sliced with thin Morel Sauce at an upcharge. Pre-paying a deposit, all of which was spent but only a portion credited due to one ill guest who stayed in, Dessert featured Clafoutis with whole Cherries and Ice Cream alongside a dome of Chocolate surrounding Mousse plus Berries.

I don't even know where to start other than saying that everything exceeded expectations! We were…read morevisiting from the States and were looking for a local representation of traditional regional cuisine and that's what we got--an elegant, modern Dutch-French meal with knowledgeable and friendly service. The space is cozy with vintage charm and the kitchen is wide open, which I always love. We had a party of 7, got 3 bottles of wine and about half of us did the 3 course meal option and the total came out to about €80/person, which is an exceptional deal for this level of cooking and service. They were also highly attentive to the dietary restriction we had in the party, providing an alternative amuse bouche and asking clarifying questions to make sure they got it right. We found it on the Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand restaurant and I whole-heartedly agree that it's worth the trip if you're in the area! It's very unassuming from the outside and we weren't sure we had the right door as you walk through a curtain right inside the door and enter right into the dining room, without any type of host stand to greet at the entry. Highlights of the meal included a divine duck leg/breast special, my veal chop with morel sauce was fantastic, and the cafe gourmand dessert course was a perfect nightcap with choice of espresso/coffee/tea and a handful of chef's choice sweet bites.

Made a reservation for 8 pm last night, which wasn't honored, despite being on the schedule. Very…read moredisappointing! This place has wonderful food and the ambiance is great. Learning the meaning of 'taking a reservation' versus 'keeping a reservation' (Jerry Seinfeld) needs improvement.

I LOVE an extravagant, late Saturday lunch, don't you? My visit to Colette was one of these…read more.. order a wine, get a starter, munch on the delicious pre-starter bread, indulge in a fantastic salad entree and just slowly enjoy it all. Mmmm... I ordered the french onion soup to start and it was almost perfect. Not too salty, just the right amount of Gruyere cheese and lovely dark bread chunks. Yum and very satisfying. Then I had a caesar salad that was also really delicious. I'm not an anchovy fan, and they were plentiful on this Ceasar, but I was able to work around it just fine and really enjoyed the salad with shavings of delicious Parmigian cheese and crunchy bits of bread. The wine was great and the atmosphere is nice. I really like the open kitchen at the back and the long bar in the center. The seating feels a little awkward, but maybe only at lunch when there aren't as many people filling the open spaces. I would definitely hit this French bistro-ish place again. Really good, not cheap but not ridiculously priced. A-Ok! Oh, and the service was good as well. Kudos Colette!

We had walked by here several times to get to our hotel. We finally came for dinner on our last…read morenight. We were very pleased. The place was pretty busy but they managed to give us a nice table by the window. Our server was fantastic as was the apps and the food. Great drinks too.

Great food and friendly service! Was in Amsterdam with my family and wanted to go to a good…read morerestaurant our last night in the city. We were not let down. I would go if you have the chance.

Lovely spot with indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating -- bigger than it appears at first glance…read more Super nice wait staff, but not as attentive as they might be when needing extra things. Lots of locals and not touristy at all when we happened in on a Friday at lunch. The goat salad portion was twice the size I expected. Tomato & basil soup is good. Coffee is very strong. Had lots of lots of little desserts that we didn't have room for. Very quaint. Nice ladies rest room on the lower level.

Cute little cafe. Loved the food and friendly service. Ordered a soup, hummus sandwich and goat…read morecheese sandwich. For drinks we got the green smoothie, a latte and a machinations. Everything we ordered was good with hearty portions and reasonably priced.

Lovely local eatery, daily specials and menu, besides a small standard menu. Freshly prepared food,…read moreexcellent flavours. We had for starters mussels and haring tartare, both lovely and generous portions. For mains the daily special Nasi Goreng and a Ribeye. Again, great flavours. For dessert the pearsorbet with vodka (ok, not as great as I had hoped), and an Irish Coffee (highly recommended!). Staff are friendly and efficient. We sat outside in the back garden, lucky we managed to get a table without reservation (probably better to book next time!). Total bill with a bottle of house red 75 Euro.

Classic eetcafé. Beautiful location near the metro and Nieuwmarket but not in the hustle and…read morebustle. A wonderful garden in the back of the cafe for outdoor space. Great menu items and drinks. This place is a classic and worth visiting! I was only there for a quick visit but will return with friends for a nice meal and drinks.