Incanto is the best Italian restaurant we've eaten in for a very long time. It's located on the second floor, in the first building on Amstel, near de Munt Tower. If you have mobility issues, think twice before making reservations. The stairs are typically Dutch and are almost vertical (photos). It took me several minutes to navigate them with a cane (prior to my hip operation). Our hotel concierge recommended Incanto as one of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. The four of us would absolutely agree. It was one of the best meals we've ever had. After negotiating the stairs, we were seated near a large window. A scrumptious petite Hors d'Oeuvres (photo) was placed in front of us, to cleanse our palate for what was about to come. It was probably the best dining experience the four of us had in a long time. The Lobster was outstanding as were the desserts. Our server was first rate and never hovered. Our meal was relaxing and fun. Five Plus Stars. See photos. read more

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Highly recommended to us while visiting Amsterdam. The atmosphere is great, seating on the second floor looking out over the canal which is across the street. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is not what I would call authentic Italian, four courses that were great, but the only real Italian food was the risotto which was the second course. Fillet mignon is not an Italian dish which was the third course. When you spend 200 Euros and are asked to leave so your table can be made available for another guest I don't think that is appropriate. read more

The food and wine pairings were great and the background provided on wine and food pairings was appreciated. However, I did not appreciate being asked to hurry up so that another guest could be seated. I felt this was rude and unacceptable. We did not linger, just didn't rush through this expensive meal. I will not recommend d for this reason. read more

Incanto - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The food is incredible. In fact, it was so good that we went two nights in a row. Plus, the service was fantastic. If you want a special night, be sure to visit. read more

First time in my life two people sent their dishes back. The lobster gnocchi dish was just a poor plate. The lobster was rubbery and the gnocchi was tasteless. We also had ravioli with ox tail - ok Tenderloin - ok Rabbit Ragu with linguini - favorite Cod - that was better than ok. Risotto - not ok, tasted like Velveeta cheese Service was better than average restaurant in Amsterdam We went to the Winkel 43 to lift our spirits after the dinner with the taste of the best apple pie read more

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Incanto is an authentic Italian restaurant in the Heat of Amsterdam. We arrived 20 minutes before they opened and all the staff was having their early dinner. Even though we did not have a reservation they let us stay and prepared us some cocktails until they finished. All the staff is Italian and they were extremely polite and friendly, they made us feel at home and welcome. The food was beyond amazing and the bottle of Chianti we chose was superb. We finished our courses with home made gelato and limoncello. Thank you Incanto for a wonderful experience read more

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Went on the recommendation of my boss and was not disappointed. The food was incredible, the service exceptional and the atmosphere lovely. We started with some shrimp that was wrapped in some kind of a, well I don't really know what it was wrapped in -- but it was delicious. I wanted to eat 10 of them. The next course we had the lobster gnocchi and I can tell you that it was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. The flavors were complex and robust and it made my mouth so happy. I finished with a veal chop and then followed by the chocolate lava cake. I can already hear everyone saying, "wow how did she eat all that??". I'm not exactly sure but I would go back and do it again any day. On my list of all time favs. read more

Incanto - Chocolate lava cake - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We've had dinner here 3 or 4 times. We won't come back again. Last night we arrived at our booked table, with our kids. We take'm out to restaurants at least 2 per week, so they know how to behave, eat, sit, respond to waiters and order their food. Well... Let's start with 5 stars. The place, location and staff is great!! -1 star. My stepsons pork was so pink, it was still bleeding (and talking) - 2 stars. My stepdaughters pasta was so small, and really only pasta in olive oil with bottarga... Just a small hand full. She was so bored with the food. Yes, we have completely spoiled their taste buds with amazing restaurants... Incanto was not one of them. (No there are no side dishes on the menu) - 3 stars. My pasta was super al dente, it was almost raw. When I poked it with my knife, the rigoletto almost crumbled. I kid you not. Sent it back and got very wet and cooked to death gnocchi with the same (but less) sauce from the rigoletto. I mean, really the same. The artichoke was cooked to death and had no structure left. -4 stars. They made Lucas, our 8 yr old a very nice pasta. "With meaty red sauce!" He was not complaining: he was happy, I tasted it...it was so bland, I could have given it to a newborn. The wine was great! The staff was great! Setting was great! No, We like really good food. This wasn't it. Super disappointed. We used to like you. read more

Incanto - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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This is our favorite restaurant in A'dam. The service is impeccable, the food and wines are excellent. This largely invisible and rather hard to find restaurant is located on the second and third floors of a building with large windows overlooking Muntplein, the flower market and the Amstel river. We travel to Amsterdam once a year and never miss an opportunity to dine at Incanto. read more

We went here for a business dinner, and it was a great choice! Great views across the canals, light and airey, and they have a huge group table which was perfect. The food was good, nothing to fault. But it wasn't anything hugely wow either, and the pricing is mid-high end, so if I was dining on my own dime I might have thought it was a little undervalued for the money. That is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars. read more

Our concierge at The Hotel American recommended Incanto and we were not disappointed. The ambiance and view were incredible, the restaurant was on the second floor with a great view of the city. The food was delicious and presented very well and the wait staff was attentive and friendly. read more

My hotel (The Banks Mansion) suggested Incanto as a high-end Italian dining experience. Traveling alone, I jumped at the opportunity to try it. I walked away very satisfied, with a warm/fuzzy post dining feel. I had no reservation but was fortunate to be seated near the back between two larger tables (this place is small so the largest table is a 6-top.) My server was attentive and helpful with suggestions and a warm smile. Chairs comfortable and ambience a "10". Tables are close together as are all Amsterdam venues, but that was not a concern for me. One note of caution - steep stairs lead to this establishment. I did not see a lift. The prawns are a must - done just right, melt in the mouth buttery feel paired nicely with the spinach purée. My entree was the mushroom risotto. Perfect! Just the right portion, with earthy aroma and soft, ultra creamy finish. Ask for parmesan to top it off! Cheers! read more

Incanto - Chianti - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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THE PERFECT ITALIAN JOB!! Really :) And I mean it in a good way!! From food quality to wine choices to service... yesterday evening they did not miss a single note... and consider the location also... probably the most central building in Amsterdam, second and third floor... view on the canals... PERFECT!! Do not get there too early.. watching the sun setting on the canals in Summer is definitely part of the incanto!! Started with a great prosecco and a small appetizer from the house.. a small piece of tuna steak (almost raw) on top of a very tender and well done calf slice...wow!! Starter for me was roasted quail, served with dates filled with duck liver and rolled into pancetta slices!! YUMM!!!. My friend had asparagus with fried eggs with Castelmagno cheese...delish :) Then Risotto with astrice...what a great fish dish... perfectly cooked rise with creamy all melted together piece of fish. Surprisingly, as I mentioned the sommelier that I love red wine, he managed to serve me the perfect temperature (lightly cooled) montepulciano which I would have never say it could be a match with fish. Second was an incredible pigeon with Tuscan cherries ... together with the red whine it was a real feast for my palate... what a great dish. Antonella took a great subfilet served with the most delicious tartare sauce. All served with the great matching white wine, despite red meat should call for red wines .... but she does not drink reds. Small break to get upstairs to admire the view of the canals and sip some more wine... you can also smoke a cigarette there... great view. It was already getting dark.... so perfect timing for the cheese platter... and what a surprisingly choice and assortment of different cheeses covering all of Italy. Served with a great sweet red and white wines. You can not finish an italian dinner with out the dessert. Chocolate parfait with rhubarb ice cream!!! almost knocked out :) Do not worry.. they have an very ample choice of amaros you can choose from. My preferred is Fernet Branca straight up... with their espresso coffee and some delish small chocolate pieces and some biscotti :) Well... it was a real Italian experience. Our great waiters / sommeliers knew all about the food we were going to be served, and all about the matching wines.... and of course.. they are Italians but they can fluently speak Dutch and English... so everyone is served the perfect way. It is NOT a pizza place. Definitely a top place from every angle. Book in advance and be ready to spend... you do not want to get there and be worried about prices. The wine tasting is totally advised unless you are a real connoisseur of Italian wines. Do not expect anything else than Italian :) PERFETTO!!! Btw, incanto means enchantment, so be ready for the experience :) read more

Without a doubt one of the very best restaurants in Amsterdam. I found this cute restaurant online last minute and tried to make a reservation, unfortunately they were fully booked but placed me on the back up list. In the afternoon they called me that a table was available and if I was still interested, which I defiantly was. We were received with a complementary glass of prosecco. The help and explanation on the menu was great, as well as the amazing advice on the wine. The food was outstanding, seriously one of the best experiences I've had. My customers are now, 8 months later still talking about that night. Wine tip; red try the Ca'Marcanda promis 2008, white try the Unterebner Pinot grigio 2010 tramin. read more

If you're looking for amazing views of Amsterdam and a fantastic northern italian dining experience look no farther than Incanto. The regular dining room is amazing and the little birdhouse room above that, next to the spectacular kitchen, is a magical and intimate 4 table perch. Phenomenal food and views of two canals and the clock tower (plus some bonus kitchen energy and close-access to the bathrooms) make the up-upstairs worth the hike (do not attempt in high-heels however!). The mushroom risotto is fantastic, so is the veal cheek and lobster gnocchi. Good value for quality at €160 for two. read more

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My husband and I had dinner here for our anniversary. He had the filet and I had the daily risotto. We also enjoyed gelato for dessert and a bottle of wine. The food was incredible, truly one of the best meals I've had anywhere. The service was impeccable, we never waited for anything and our server was able to recommend the best things on the menu. Views and restaurant ambience are top notch. The restaurant is small and understated but absolutely beautiful. I only wish we could eat here again while in Amsterdam! read more

I love this place. I have been here twice on business trips; first time I was taken and the second I went out of my way to go back and wasn't disappointed. PROS: - Great Italian food. A blend of classic and comfortating with a little more contemporary. The risottos and pastas are excellent. I was there in November and given it was truffle season they kindly gave me a very reasonably priced plate of pasta with truffle, (not on the menu, I asked for it and they were happy to oblidge). - Great service. Present but not hovering. Friendly yet professional. Knowledgable staff - Great location. Well situated in the center of Amsterdam, (amstel 2), and a lovely dining room on the 2nd floor. A private room tucked away which easily seated 12 of us on a previous trip and a seeming event space on the top floor - Value. This is not a cheap meal, nor is it expensive. It is a monthly treat kind of place. Of course depending on what you eat/wine you drink. - Wine List - some fantastic Italian wines and a good range of prices CONS: - Can be diffifult to find! A discreet door at street level is all there is. - Struggling to find anything else to put here. Incanto will be on my list when I return to Amsterdam for sure. read more

Amazing place and good view! Very relaxing atmosphere and nicely decorated. The staff is mostly Italian I think, and you can get a full experience. Try the chefs menu, it's worth it. read more

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We came without a reservation at 19:30 with 6 people. We got a great table on the podium. The food was quite pricey but excellent, just as the wine. The kitchen in the 3rd floor was open to guests who wanted a peek and the service was outstanding! read more

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This restaurant was recommended to us by someone who generally knows her food.... It's located in a nice area near the flower market in a several story walk up with lots of stairs to climb. Nice atmosphere with a warm ambiance and views out the windows. The waiter was charming and attentive. However the food missed the mark at least for our taste. We love Italian food having spent many weeks over the years visiting all over Italy and coming from a city with over 600,000 Italians. Here they seem more interested in presentation than taste. It's really hard to get a bad traditional Italian meal. However, this restaurant is trying to be creative and is preparing dishes unlike your Nonna would ever dream of. That can work if done right but we all agreed 3 stars was the maximum we could give based on the resulting food tonight. read more

This place was recommend to us by our driver as the best place to go for Italian food She said were the locals go She was right very Italian I loved it The foods was upscale Italian and very different and tasted delicious We left very full like you left your Italian grandmothers house The service was very good and took care of you I will be back read more

The reviews here are dead on. I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Without a doubt one of the great meals of my life. We got the 4 course chef's menu and every single dish was nothing short of mind blowing. The desert was a custom chef creation nowhere to be found on the menu and it literally left me speechless. The waiter also helped us select an amazing Borolo wine and my fiance and I agreed, it was probably the best wine we have ever had in our lives. Truly an amazing place and whenever I get back to Amsterdam, this place will be a must. read more

Incanto - Best dessert ever! - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We were starving when we left this restaurant. Great location. Very very small portions. Waitstaff thinks they are doing us a favor and were condescending. At best. Mozzarella was soggy. Waterlogged. Terrible. The tortilini was undercooked and cool on the inside. The lamb was tough. Just take a pass. read more

Extremely welcoming staff Started with an apiritivo Negroni done with perfection using the correct ingredients vermouth Antiqua The lobster bisque soup was one of the best so far A read more

One of The best Italian restaurants I have been to anywhere in the world including Italy. The staff is amazing the wine selection is world-class ...the food is something that I have not seen in a small-scale restaurant in a very long time. If you can get in do it quickly this might be the best meal you've ever had in Amsterdam! read more

Incanto - Started with a Hendricks Gin Negroni... They use Antica Caprano Vermouth which made life awesome!! - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Truly unacceptable experience from the server and the manager. Server approached after we were seated with a grimace of not wanting to be there and muttering about other customers. When asked if everything is ok she responded with "its going to be better after midnight." (This is when they close.) Food was fine, mediocre and uninspiring, but to be expected in this area. Throughout the mean the dishes sat on table, dirty, for 15-20 minutes without being cleaned. No attempt at pouring wine or water was made. The server came up after we sat there for quite some time after finishing main meal telling us we only have 15 minutes left at the table (!!!), then took our orders for dessert and disappeared. When she came back 20 minutes later with dessert she informed us we have 10 minutes left. When we questioned it she responded with "Think whatever you want" and walked away. When we asked for a manager he appeared, listened to the event of the evening and literally offered no solution. He ignored everything we communicated. We were presented with our bill (without any adjustments) and left. Do not go to this place if you respect yourself, your time, and your guests. Avoid at all cost. read more

Strange experience from the server and the manager. The Server approached us upon us being seat and mumbled about other customers. When asked if everything was ok she responded with "its going to be better after midnight." (This is when they close.) The food was fine. However, throughout the meal the dishes sat on table, dirty, for 15-20 minutes. No attempt at pouring wine or water was made. The server came up after we sat there for quite some time after finishing main meal telling us we only have 15 minutes left at the table (!!!), then took our orders for dessert and disappeared. When she came back 20 minutes later with dessert she informed us we have 10 minutes left. When we questioned it she responded with "Think whatever you want" and walked away. When we asked for a manager he appeared, listened to our concerns but made no attempts to fix. We were presented with our bill (without any adjustments) and left. read more

Our meal was very good; service was disappointing. Would have been 5 stars. A long, long wait between 2nd and 3rd courses from the Chef's special - nearly 30 minutes. Our server 'got distracted'. A shame - would have liked to recommend. read more

Amazing food! Giovanni was an amazing server..... Fernando was great with the wine selection.

Excellent place for Italian food in Amsterdam. Authentic Italian and many interesting wines available. read more

Big huge disappointment with the service and the food was good but not over the top. Had to send my fish back as it was not good anymore! We do not recommend it and will not come back. read more

Wonderful and authentic Italian place, the staff was delightful and attentive. Every dish I ate, blew me away. The pastas (cacio e Pepe, lobster gnochhi) were perfection. The fillet and foie gras were both perfectly cooked. This is the place to go for amazing Italian food at a very reasonable price in AMS. read more

Great food . Excellent service . The best Italian Restaurant. Not a touristy place . second floor and good view . read more

Incanto - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Phenomenal! As authentic as any restaurant in Piedmonte and much more down to earth in terms of service and execution. I had the 4 course chef's menu and, from the amuse bouche to the cheese course, this was a virtuoso performance. Everyone on the staff was very caring and flexible, black truffle risotto was stunning and all the courses were a testament to balance between technique and fresh ingredients. I am going back this week, this was up there with any three star Michelin experience at about 1/2 the price. read more

We came here to celebrate a special occasion and I was a bit disappointed in the actual food, especially after hearing rave reviews from everybody. The service was fantastic, but the food... meh... just meh. read more

I cannot say enough about this place! Recommended by our Concierge at the Sofitel we went on our journey to find this place (he indicated it was his favorite). First thing, it is hard to find. The door is small (as is the sign). Locate the door with just a small steep stairs. Upon climbing the stairs you walk into a small restaurant that felt like I was in a home in Northern Italy. From there the staff makes you laugh and we had so much fun. They are amazing but that is not way you came. We had the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The food was good, the wine was impressive (they helped select a good wine pairing. But the fish, wow, the main dish was this grilled fish dish where the skin was very crisp and it was so good. I have already recommended this place to three people! I will be back! read more

We dropped in for lunch last Friday and had a wonderful experience! The service was great and the food, even better. 3 course lunch included seafood ravioli, white fish and a cheese plate and everything was amazing! Wish we were in Amsterdam more often so we could go back. read more

Wonderful food. A respite from the maddening crowds of tourists. One flight up, with a nice view. Certainly recommended.

One of the more memorable meals we have had anywhere, and we have dined all over the world. From the warm and friendly welcome, to the intimate, casual yet elegantly designed restaurant, to the choices on the menu, the terrific service, and then the most perfectly cooked fish we have ever eaten in a restaurant (and we have eaten a lot!), to the chocolately desert that did not disappoint (and I am very fussy about chocolate and usually disappointed in restaurant renderings of it). We did the prix-fixe three-course menu, and left sublimely satisfied. Better than anything we have ever had in Italy, and that is a high standard to beat. This fellow knows his business, and obviously has a great source of the freshest seafood and prepares it in creative delightful ways. Worth the trip, and, considering the quality, very fairly prices. Though one other reviewer describes it as hard to find, it really isn't if you just look for it across the canal from the L'Europa Hotel. A lovely location. read more

Great atmosphere, convenient, friendly, sophisticated yet casual, a bit pricey but some great wines for reasonable prices if you know what to look for. Risotto is always great. They have a private table if you need it for a small group. My favourite Italian in town. read more