Good restaurant, friendly and good food. Especially the local lamb dish is very good. We will be…read moreback....

What an unbelievable surprise! Fabulous Atmosphere,...this…read moreis not your average grab a sandwich restaurant! This is a full blown~full of atmosphere Itilian restaurant with a chef who knows his way around an Itilian cucina and a most attentive waitstaff. One of our better 'picks' for Dinner here in Friesland.~and we will be back! Two happy Americans on vacation

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.

I tried to come on a Friday night and there was a line out the door and they couldn't seat me even…read morethough I was alone and it was only me. So next time I was in town, I was sure to make a reservation. They anticipated my arrival and sat me at the bar. They have WiFi that works! The pizza was really good and you could taste its freshness. I had a couple of cocktails but it was really tempting to get beer on tap. The interior is cozy which adds to La Perla's exclusivity and reservation-only culture because there is limited seating inside. My friend recommended La Perla to me. He goes every time he's in Amsterdam. I can see why. Service was also great and quite friendly.

90 minutes for two beers, one appetizer, and one pizza. Food was delicious, but the service was not…read morethe best, seemed like everyone was being attended to except for us. People got their food sooner than us and were talked to by their server. We were not. When I asked for the check and paid, it prompted me to tip. That shocked me because other restaurants with great service and traditional Dutch did not ask for one. Good food, poor service, took too long for what it was.

Excellent pizze at ridiculously cheap prices in a small, cozy, casual pizzeria. The pizza Rosa is a…read morepizza Bianca (without tomato sauce) with tuna, gorgonzola, garlic and onion: epicness incarnate! Altamente raccomandato!

Great pizza, said by an Italian! They are friendly and make amazing original Italian food. Only…read moreflaw is that the upper floor is very hot, so ask for a table downstairs. We are very satisfied :)

We had a wonderful evening at La Galera. The atmosphere and decorations were elegant and tasteful,…read moreand the staff was kind. They also spoke wonderful English for any customers who's Dutch may be lacking. I ordered the Shoarma Calzone, which was absolutely delicious on top of the massive serving size. The pricing was reasonable as well, if a bit high for individuals seeking a cheap bite. Would recommend.

Some Italian restaurants aren't what this one sure is. A perfect mix of presentation, taste and…read moresurrounding... The waitresses are nice (also for the eye;)) and know their specialities. The menu isn't that simple, choosing from pizzas, fish and or meat in variety. Everything seems yummy!!! I've been here several times and it's like if everytime I order it becomes better and better. Next to the dining/restaurant they've got a nice bar/ cafe and some additional space where you can wait until your table is ready or eat in a different setting. The owner is also a big lover of foreign food and speaks with fire about food and travels. The team is quite young but very good informed about their work and answering about the food. The beverages and wineselection is also very nice. They can advise good wines for every course you take.

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!