A perfect restaurant! Food, wines, service. Food: we had the anti pasti, a pasta vongole and a…read morebistecca Fiorentina - try that one! A worry-free evening. We will definitely come again!

Because we were so impressed with our first evening there, we went back again yesterday. Excellent…read morefood, attentive service, and warm hospitality - we highly recommend "Italia Oggi" and will gladly return on our next visit to Amsterdam. Stefan & Birgit Velbert, Germany

So we're at our hotel breakfast the other day comparing notes with some people that we had just met…read moreand they suggested we consider this restaurant for dinner. We did and it was worth it. The service and environment were friendly, and the food delivered. We enjoyed a Burrata tomato salad made with arugula, focaccia, penne pasta arriabata, and a rib eye steak. We also purchased a bottle of Italian wine, a barolo that was very nice. I will tell you that if we had drank more going to the bathroom, would've been a harrowing experience as the bathroom is located upstairs up a very narrow, steep stairwell. So, this Italian restaurant is very worthy of being considered while you're in downtown Amsterdam.

A cozy little place in already upcoming Javastraat with lots of heart…read more Came here for a romantic dinner with my girlfriend and we were not disappointed at all. They have amazing starters, like a plate with different kinds of cheese and dry meats. Don't forget to wash that down with a delicious glass of wine from their pretty good wine menu. Pasta was delicious and prepared right in front of our eyes. Quite the fun experience! Staff was really nice and they were alert to your every need. I will definetely come back

Ate here even though the Yelp reviews were two years old to try it out. I was impressed that the…read morespecial was Osso Buco with Risotto and the risotto was al minuto - a true risotto! It was very good and I had the spaghetti with octopus which was good. The wine pairings on the menu are nicely done and do complement the food. The menu is small which attests to the al minuto cooking. The bathrooms are clean and neat, always a plus. Overall a very good dining experience in an intimate setting - definitely worth a try.

Il Pacioccone is a cozy spot in what looks like a historic building. We started with the bruschetta…read moreand meatballs. The bruschetta was simple but really fresh--the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes had a lot of flavor. The meatballs came in a light tomato sauce and were tender, not overly dense. For mains, we had the tagliatelle ragu and the pappardelle with mushrooms. The pasta seems to be homemade--it's got that bite and texture. The duck ragu was rich and comforting, with just enough sauce to coat the noodles but not drown them. The pappardelle was a highlight--big, silky noodles tossed with mushrooms that actually tasted like mushrooms, not just something from a can. The flavors were earthy and balanced, and you could tell everything was cooked to order. Service was relaxed and friendly, which fit the mood of the place. However, it was slow given there was only two people working. It's the kind of restaurant where you can take your time and actually talk to whoever you're with.

Fantastic Italian food and great service near the Kimpton DeWitt hotel. We had meatballs, gnocchi,…read moreand rigatoni and everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. I saved the name to make sure we can find it again on a future trip!

This place has great reviews so we decided to try for dinner. We walked in at 7pm on a Thursday and…read morewere able to be seated right away. They do not have a GF menu but the server indicated most items can be made GF. We each tried some of their suggested wine and I ended up having a glass of the moscato. They brought bread with tomatoes to the table and they even had GF bread. I ordered GF spaghetti and my friend had their special - GF lamb ragu. Both dishes were fantastic! The server and staff were both knowledgeable and attentive. Def one of my favs!

Excellent food, service, fair prices, and they toss your Mac and cheese in a wheel of cheese with a…read moretorch. Most likely the best Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. Definitely stop by if you have time. Pretty sure there's a trolly nearby.

We stumbled into this restaurant after being at the Van Gogh museum. Despite this being in a…read moretouristy area, the food is anything but. We had the most delicious bruschetta and pizzas. I will be trying the lasagna next time we return. The owner greeted us and created the most welcoming environment. She interacted with every customer. I felt like I could spend hours eating and drinking here. Highly recommend. Make this a stop.

Pretty decent Italian food. They made this super delicious white sauced lasagna. We ate here…read moreabout 3 months ago and I still can vividly remember how delicious this lasagna was. I just wished the portion size was a little bigger. We also had their Pasqualina but this wasn't as good. It wasn't too memorable. Overall, I thought the prices were decent. The taste of the lasagna was spectacular.

This place is a gem! Especially for it's location. Even…read morethough it might look mediocre from the outside, it's wonderful when you step in. The staff is very friendly and the food is really good, for an even better price. When you're going to the HMH of Arena and no to eat beforehand. Go here!!!

Excellent food. Great service. Walking distance from hotel we are staying in. So far we have gone…read moretwo days in a row to eat here. I am sure we will be back before we leave Amsterdam.

Fantastic find! A welcoming establishment The food was authentically Italian. If you like truffles…read moreand homemade pasta (Al dente), this is the place! Don't forget to make reservations, this place is always busy .

We found Demetra through Yelp! This is a quaint Italian restaurant just south of the City Centre…read morenear the Royal Theatre. We didn't have reservations, but they were able to seat us after a short 15 minute wait. The place was very busy. The staff were polite. The menu had some good options. We went with the bruschetta for a starter, the tagliatelle bolognese, and the lasagna. The bruschetta came with four pieces. It was good. The lasagna was my favorite, but the tagliatelle bolognese was very good as well. We wanted some bread so we ordered the focaccia. It was good. The tables are packed closely together so you can get to know your neighbor. This was a pleasant surprise for us to find while wandering around after visiting the Rembrandt House.