If you are looking for some delicious Italian cakes for the holiday or a special occasion, then I…read morewould definitely stop in here. We bought two and we will definitely be returning soon for some more. A wonderful shop with exceptional Italian products. If you can't make it to Italy anytime soon, then stroll right on in here instead.

From the owner: Sogno di Pasta The shop Sogno di Pasta, opened in 2016 by…read morePatrick Hulsman, is located in a historic building at a beautiful spot in the center of Haarlem: Zijlstraat 88 — an easily accessible location. Sogno di Pasta is truly a family business, run by owner Patrick, his wife Monique, and their son Filip Hulsman. In the shop itself, you’ll mostly interact with Patrick and Filip, who handle both the purchasing and sales of a wide range of special and authentic Italian products. Patrick and Filip Hulsman Their passion for Italy becomes immediately clear as soon as you step into the store. Not only through the wonderful scents, colors, beautiful packaging, and the wide selection of products such as pasta, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and many others, but also through the enthusiasm they so naturally convey. They are always happy to tell you more about the products and can offer excellent advice as well. When asked about their personal top three favorite Italian products, Patrick chooses Balsamico La Ca’ dal Non, olive oil from Frescobaldi, and Colatura di Alici (anchovy essence). Monique’s top three are the stone jugs with olive oil, Amaretti cookies, and Filotea pasta. Filip goes for Guanciale for Pasta Carbonara, Limoncello, and also Balsamico La Ca’ dal Non.

I am amazed at this fantastic place! The food is truly delicious, the cocktails - unique and sooo…read moretasty! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors of the city. It is a wonderful experience! My dinner with friends was just so enjoyable and unforgettable there.

Great little place with delicious food. Must try chef's menu.I was worried about the portion size…read morefor the price but both the fish and beef are great portions. Delicious side dishes like octopus, patron pepper. A small place so recommended to book.. Definitely recommended..

The woman working behind the Asian food bar was delightful & helpful. Please let her know how much…read moreshe is appreciated! 6pm on July 15, 2023.

I lived in Amsterdam on the Spaarndammerstraat near Jumbo and often did my shopping there…read more On November 19, I came back tired and after I bought (and paid for) 3 products, I forgot my credit card in the store. I returned a few minutes later and turned to the worker. She had the card but I was told I was leaving without paying (?!). I paid again (!). It was only when I returned from the Netherlands that I noticed that I had to pay twice for one purchase. More: it's no answer for my letter from Jumbo (!).

Heavenly chocolatier that uses very unique ingredients such as tamarind and black currant while…read morealso featuring exotic chocolates with more robust profiles that stand alone without added flavors. Fun little spot in a cool corner of Amsterdam. The lady who worked there really helped us choose a nice combination of flavors that balanced out our sample. They've been there 20 years already for a reason!

One of my favorite shops in Amsterdam to visit and indulge. Puccini is for the real chocolate…read morelovers! I have been coming here for years. Their chocolate taste so good, it will have you craving for another box. When I walk in here I always feel like I walked in my little chocolate heaven. If you are fan of high quality chocolate, then you will not be disappointed. I love browsing at their beautiful display of diverse chocolates, and contemplating on which one I will explore this time. It's also one of my favorite places to go when I am thinking of the perfect gift to give someone. Service is warm, friendly and professional. It's definitely a win all around.

Wife and I really enjoyed our time at this small farmers market. It was crowded with locals and…read moretourists. We ate at several stalls and bought various foods. The grill in the middle was really good, as was the noodle stall. We bought cheese and bread and wine. Fun to people watch, snack, and enjoy a couple hours on the weekend. Recommended.

What a great market!…read more I usually go to the Albert Cuyp for normal shopping, as it is closer to my house, and bigger. But last Saturday, when I ended up there rather by coincidence, I remembered why I passed by there almost every week back when I used to live in Oud Zuid. Thus, I have decided to do my best to visit next week again. The market is small, but very 'gezellig'. It's quite cute actually. It has a lot of different things - flowers, burgers, wine, meats, vegetables, cheese. I also got a homemade spicy sun-dried tomato mayonnaise. It was a bit pricey at 6,95 euros, but it is amazing! Perfect also for summer dishes, I paired it with cod cheeks on little gem salad and onion-parsley-tomato salsa. Delicious! But indeed, the price is a little shocking, especially if 3 stalls further you can buy a bottle of rose for the same price (even a bit less, actually). Also, my friend and I got a burger and enjoyed it in the sun; I recommend :) There is not a lot of place to sit, but if you can snag a spot at the shared tables, it is really great. Anyways - loving it - and I will be back for sure.

If you have time for only one Surinamese meal while visiting Amsterdam, Warung Spang Makandra is a…read moregood choice. The food is excellent, they have English menus for us tourists, they're affordable, and they have a nice beer list and plenty of tables -- making them maybe unique among Surinamese places. It is helpful to make a reservation, but if you didn't ... they have a lot of tables, and many turn over fast, so get in line and wait, you'll get a table eventually. They have a really good selection of vegetarian dishes, so much that you won't feel restricted at all. Spice levels are moderate, so if you're a pepper-head, order some sambal on the side. Do order some of the side dishes; I'm especially fond of the bara and the teloh with salt cod and peanut sauce. Warning, though: Surinamese food uses nuts heavily, so do not go here if you have a nut allergy.

Had a lovely experience here on a drizzly November evening! So good that I dropped by again for a…read moresandwich to go before I left Amsterdam! Come here for homey, delicious Surinamese food. The staff were friendly and courteous, and I would gladly come back next time I'm in Amsterdam. Walked in on a Saturday evening around 7pm as a solo diner and the restaurant was packed. I didn't make reservations so was hoping they could squeeze me in and it was a yes, just had to wait for about 8-10 minutes until the bar area seating cleared up a bit. Score! Seated the menu was presented right away, after about 10 minutes staff asked for my order, I got: - Spang Makandra Special €17.50: this is a plate of several of the house specialities. Fried rice & noodles, braised chicken, grilled chicken satay, stir-fried long beans, egg, potato sambal and perkedel (fried potatoes). So tasty all around! Loooved the braised chicken was done very well, the peanut sauce used for the chicken satay was a bit on the sweeter side. The egg was scrambled (believe this was intentional for this preparation), the flavors were delicious! I can't comment to the authenticity since I'm no expert in Surinamese food though would certainly recommend this dish to all. - Dawet €3.00: if you're familiar with SE Asian shaved ice with palm sugar syrup, the flavor of this drink is reminiscent. While the color is a bright pepto bismol pink, it's mostly coconut milk with a strong flavor of gula malaka. Was on the sweeter side though glad for the coconut milk to balance out the spiciness of the hot sauce. - Beef rendang sandwich €6.50: sooo yummy. Considering the Indonesian and Chinese influences in Surinamese food, I've eaten my share of specifically Malaysian and Indonesian food in those countries and the curry flavors in the sandwich were prominent and super tasty. The spices were quite strong that even wrapped in foil and inside a plastic bag, my entire bag smelled like rendang (in a most moth-watering way lol) after carrying for some hours. The decor was cozy and filled the left side wall with pics of patrons of the past, opposite wall full length mirrors to make the space look larger. Seating enough for about 50-60 probably. Even though they were slammed, staff checked in periodically on how I was doing, refilled water, which indirectly led to an interesting conversation with another solo diner sitting at the bar. Strong recommend!

Various types of classic, natural, sugar-free, organic,…read more gelatin-free, gluten-free, dairy free, halal, kosher, vegetarian and vegan friendly deliciousness. Lovely candies, gummies, popcorn, toffees, chocolate, (Dandies vegan airpuffed) marshmallows and excellent service. Yummy!

Nice store, great location for tourists and for locals if you spend time in the center. My husband…read morefeel in love with their candies when they were showcased at their work (nice marketing...;)), and it's near my work which probably isn't a good thing. So I popped by to see what the fuss was about. The variety is great with organic, vegan, sugar-free, and regular candies. I'm sure I'm forgetting a category. And fudge. They have fudge. I hate them. I love them. I can't decide if it's a good or bad place! Great service. They are there if you need help but otherwise, the signs are pretty self-explanatory. One bag per type (organic, sugar-free, vegan, etc.). Pretty easy. You'll probably get sucked in just by looking in the window. So many colors! So many choices! When you leave, you might feel like you just left a festival with your cone of colorful candies. Feel proud that as an adult you get to choose which ever candies you want!

Cheese! Cheese! Glorious cheese…read more Amsterdam is known for quite a few wonderful things, and cheese happens to be one of them. Yes, cheese. There are cheese, shops everywhere, and they are all begging for you to step inside of their doors and enjoy a variety of locally made cheese. The Amsterdam cheese company is one of my favorite cheese shops. The staff is super helpful and they will go out of their way without being pushy, to help you with your cheese selection. Let me just put this out there right now... You will want all of the cheese. Every sample we had was delicious. If I could have purchased the entire shop, I absolutely would have. So instead of purchasing the entire shop I definitely purchased enough to keep us all happy for a while. The garlic cheese, the spicy cheese, the aged cheese,... The list goes on and on, and you will literally need to pull yourself out of the shop to go explore the rest of the area. But while you're in the shop, buy the cheese and enjoy the samples.

When in Amsterdam, try the Gouda…read more Nice place to stop while exploring to sample the cheese. Not too much customer service, but their cheese is vacuum sealed and safe to travel.....if you don't eat it before you fly back home.