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Jansz

4.3 (93 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Bob K.

Really, can you beat the "ambience" of sitting by the window of a classy Amsterdam restaurant? I suppose so, if the food sucks. This was NOT the case at Jansz. Without a reservation, I stopped in early, and admired the pharmacy-based décor by the back door, including a gorgeous illuminated nook filled with flasks and bottles. It's in the same general space as the Pulitzer hotel bar, which I previously reviewed. There was almost no one else in the place, so I had the full attention of my waitress, and she had my attention *ahem*. Three courses - first, tuna tartare, followed by a cauliflower, mushroom and pine nuts sauté resting on a bed of cauliflower puree, and finally salmon with black rice and bimi. Obviously, plenty of good wine choices.

Sean W.

Amazing dinner with nice views next to canal. Front staff/ host very accommodating. Our waiter was very efficient but not friendly. Never smiled or even made conversation. We had an excellent meal, all our food was delicious.

Sarah I.

This was a great restaurant that is part of a hotel. The decor was lovely. The service was great and our server was very polite. We definitely liked the appetizers and small plates a lot more than the main entrées. We ordered a plate of sourdough bread, the beef carpaccio, and the burrata. All tasted fantastic. The main meal was OK. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't amazing. My fish seem to someone cold. The risotto which I really wanted to like, tasted pretty bad. I'm glad I ordered a side of this mashed potatoes. I think this place is worth visiting and perhaps it depends on what you order. It is highly ranked among the restaurants in Amsterdam. I am willing to return.

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Jennifer W.

Jansz is a restaurant located inside the Pulitzer Hotel (enter from inside the hotel). The ambiance was quiet but fine dining vibes. The menu was simple with variety, but not overly complicated. I opted for the venison with a glass of the orange wine. The waiter offered me a sample of the wine to make sure I liked it before pouring me a glass. The venison was great and plated beautifully, with tasty croutons and creamy mashed potatoes. The orange wine was tasty as well -- unique as I've never had it before -- though I'm not sure it would be my go-to wine. It did pair very nicely with the red meat. Overall, a very nice restaurant conveniently located inside a hotel (especially if you're staying at the hotel). Staff members were friendly and attentive, and I enjoyed the food. Not the cheapest meal, but not overly expensive either. Solid choice for dinner.

Fish of the day, Venison
Caili C.

We came here for dinner on our trip to Amsterdam and were interested in trying a more fine dining restaurant. Jansz is connected to the Pulitzer Hotel which also has a great courtyard/garden to check out if you come during the daytime. We made a reservation ahead of time and were quickly seated when we arrived. Our server was nice and gave some great recommendations off the menu. We started off sharing the crab toast which was fantastic and a good portion to share between 2 people. I got the fish of the day which was a grilled bass on top of grains with a cream sauce while my partner got the venison. We definitely preferred the fish which was tender and flaky and full of flavor. The venison was good as well but just not as good of a protein. Overall, a good meal - I wouldn't say it's amazing but everything tasted fresh and was a good experience for something a bit more modern than traditional Dutch food.

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Sean G.

This place is solid. Nothing mind blowing, but nothing bad. Great service; good eats; a little pricey for the portions, but solid lunch spot. Instagram PUMP(kin) ... PA-PUMP IT UP!!! Pumpkin Ravioli Burrata Steak and Fries Lobster Roll Oysters Winter Salad and Bread @Jansz.Amsterdam Welcome to Jansz. Volkert Jansz was a 17th-century craftsman with discerning tastes, a keen eye for style, and an enthusiastic host. He embraced the finer things in life believing that these are most enjoyable when shared. Amsterdam

Ravioli of mushroom & artichoke. Small but delicious.  $26 Euro
Terri K.

Inside the Pulitzer Hotel. No reservations but friends were staying at the hotel so we got in for dinner on a Saturday night at 7:00pm seated at the bar counter. Food is very good, a bit on the smaller "gourmet size" & a bit pricey for portions otherwise it would have been a 5 star review. Service is excellent. Our party of 4 had no complaints however.

Tomato salad
Aileen M.

I did my research and came across this restaurant with great reviews. I made reservations almost a month before my visit. You don't need to dress up for this place, but you don't want to look too casual either. It's a nice restaurant. Overall, the food was okay. The best thing was the tomato salad and the ravioli from the 4 dishes that we ordered. The burrata was something that we couldn't understand - it had peaches, popcorn, raw mini corn, regular corn, and tortilla chips. We thought it was missing some kind of sauce/dressing, and we did ask about it, but our server also agreed that other customers felt the same way about the dish. The eggplant dish was pretty good. I think we were expecting more from this experience, and it could just be that it didn't fit our taste. The service was amazing and the ambiance was really nice, with the dim lights and décor, it really fit the bill.

Lobstah!
David B.

An excellent experience. A beautiful restaurant that is part of the Pulitzer. To start they had my whiskey! The service was attentive and responsive. The food was well presented and delicious. We worked our way through several small dishes for tastings and then really enjoyed the mains. I had the lobster that was thoughtfully prepared. The wine choices were excellent. Sadly, we could not get a second rez when we returned to Amsterdam at the end of our trip, but the front desk person walked us over to the sister restaurant and got us seated. Wonderful service.

Secil A.

Phenomenal ambiance, delicious food. I got the lobster roll and a rose. We sat outside in the garden and light music was playing inside. Service was super fast and friendly. Highly recommend!

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Christopher H.

Food was 5 stars. Outdoor seating next to the canals with decent weather was also very good. Service was really slow. Maybe it was due to inside dining being full, not sure. Our server was certainly polite and got our orders correct. Overall very pleasant experience and I'd do it again.

Karina U.

I was very excited to eat here but was not blown away by anything other than the pleasant service, nice interior and pretty presentation. The octopus was served in a thin layer and was overly salty with an unpleasant amount of gelatinized fat around it and borderline chewy. The lamb was on the small side and honestly could have used another minute less being cooked. Again, quite a bit of salt noted. To end the meal, I got the peanut butter sundae, which I had very much been looking forward to since I saw pictures online. The best part was the ice cream but it was drowned out by too many other things, including a very very hard biscuit cookie (just a regular Maria cookie, as we call them in the states), which I didn't end up eating, nuts and mousse. The sundae would have been perfect if the star had been the ice cream, then garnished with the brown bits, and the meringue with caramel on top.

Sea breem with barley and seaweed foam. Delicious!
Sherry S.

Just wish the menu was a little larger. But everything was delicious and the service was excellent.

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Phenomenal!! Wonderful ambience, service with delicious food! Words can't describe how lovely this place is!!!

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Everything about this place was great!…read more I'll start with the service. We walked in around 4:10 and they didn't start food service for another 20 minutes. The waiter was super cool and told us to have a seat anywhere we liked and brought us a drink menu. He knew we wanted to eat so at exactly 4:30 he came and took our orders. Through out the meal he was on top of everything and even offered many suggestions! The food was spectacular as well. I had the trio of fries and my friends had other small plates that were all so good! And the sauces that come with the fries, mamma mia! We also shared the Boca's Platter and it was absolutely to die for. Do not pass this up. I repeat, do not pass this up! Between 4 people, the medium was plenty of food. The space itself was also nice. They had outdoor seating for nicer days. We went right when food service began on a Monday afternoon so can't speak to how busy it gets during peak hours. Go for the great service, go for the Boca Platter, whatever you do, just go!

Our first stop in Amsterdam for a late lunch. We ordered mushroom bruschetta, 1 medium boca…read moreplatter(meat,cheese,fish), three kinds of fries and of course STEAK TARTARE. The bruschetta was delicious and if you love blue cheese, get it...it's extremely rich and creamy. The three kinds of fries were solid; curly, sweet potato, and regular with some chili ketchups. The boca platter was HUGE and we got the medium for 4 people. Came with steak, fried shrimp, mackerel potato salad, crostini, and an assortment of cheeses and some pepperoni. Last but not least...my favorite...the tartare. The quail egg was delicately placed atop the center of the meat and placed alongside the four little crostini on the plate. It was juicy and had so much flavor, a little spicy but not an overwhelming amount of chili spice. This meal reminded me of tapas in Madrid; definitely stop by bocas and get everything!

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