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    L'Hirondelle

    4.0 (28 reviews)
    PriceyModern European
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Braised Veal

    Just look at the menu and know that it will be as fantastic as it sounds! We enjoyed it so much that we went back again our last night before flying home. The Beef Carpaccio is the best I've had and the Braised Veal was so tender - actually everything was wonderful! Add on top of the food a beautiful & relaxing atmosphere and it was a perfect evening (or two in our case).

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    David K.

    Like the reviews say, close to the Hampton & Holiday Inn. Nice location - but I've got to agree with one of the reviewers who commented on the disinterested staff. But I'm begging to learn that all restaurants in the Netherlands are 'hit or miss' - either the staff is great, or they are horrible; the food is either really good or sucks the big Stroopwaffle. At L'Hirondelle, the chefs were spot on - someone in the kitchen truly cares about their art. But our pseudo waiter - I just wanted to dunk his Dutch butt into the nearest canal (and there are a lot of canals in Holland, FYI). So the food is a 5 star - but our waiter gets a no star. And if the management of L'Hirondelle ever reads this: your female waitstaff on 17 Oct 2014 was very polite - greeted us at the door and when we left. Your chefs were EXCELLENT!! High marks. But the arrogant dirt bag waiter guy that you employ - he's hurting your business.

    Flat iron steak with confit potatoes, seasonal vegetables with red wine jus and foie gras
    Robert T.

    Great Food for taste, looks, creativity. Bad Service as previous reviewers stated remains the same and attention to detail points to awful. A waiter adds to the experience with friendliness and attentiveness. Table crumbs and used paper napkins on table make the table seem like a fast food experience. Does the waiter thinks a fine restaurant should not care about table appearance?

    Nice outdoor seating on a pond that connects to the canal
    Jerrod A.

    Ordered mustard soup and found it to be good but not great. More of a butter soup than a mustard soup..(Can go a little stronger on the mustard) Main entree was grilled salmon with Frits and salad. Salmon steak was grilled and cooked to perfection.. Look out for the bones! Waiter was friendly, spoke English and was attentive. Atmosphere was great and outdoor seating was peaceful/superb.

    The Real T.

    After traveling between Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm for 3 weeks I ended up here during my weekend layover back home to ny. This has been one of, if not the worse experience in the 3 weeks. Not just because our server was an American with an "American Nasty/Unfriendly" attitude who felt it necessary to tell me their is one chef in the back cooking so stop complaining if the folks beside me who came in 20 minutes after me got their main before me, but also because their menu/3 course menu was garbage... I ordered lamb stew and got ground lamb meat with veggies... A stew is a stew and nothing else.... GOOGLE STEW... I was totally disappointed with service and food. I travel 80% of the year all around the world. I know good service and food when I see it. This place was not that for me. Sorry

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    Went last night with a group of 6. Excellent service. The food looked great but had no flavor. Beautiful presentation though....

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    10 years ago

    If you happen to be in Hoofdorp near the airport and no restaurant in hotel then this place is a good option. Good service and food

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    The Beef Carpaccio is the best I've had and the Braised Veal was so tender - actually everything was wonderful!

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    The Pantry - Bitterballen

    The Pantry

    4.6(618 reviews)
    14.3 kmCentrum
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    Love this place! Happy that we were able to get a seat quickly here because reservations are a…read moremust! Inside may feel and look cramped but it is super cozy. We were able to get seated right on the window area. We chose menu 5, which was just enough for two people. Everything was delicious! Their pea soup is out of this world. Don't know why as it is a simple dish but wow! I also love their herring. It was so delicious that I wanted seconds. It paired so well with their onions and mustard. And their bitterballen was just enough bite. Creamy and crispy! We also got a combination of the hutspot. They were all delicious! Although for me the meatball was just a tad bit salty but it is probably just me! Everything else was spot on. I love their dessert at the end. It was a great way to end the night. Our server and their staff were all amazing! Very friendly and welcoming. Yes it is a tourist spot but totally worth it.

    This restaurant was on my wish list for places to definitely go while visiting Amsterdam. We…read morefinally went for lunch yesterday after our walking tour. Reservation recommended. We did not have one but they were happy to seat the 2 of us and invited us to switch tables once another couple left (they were checking out). Small space, can accommodate groups of 2-4, cozy atmosphere, lots of the traditional blue and white ceramics on the wall (dishes and tiles). Traditional Dutch cuisine: we ordered the Boerenkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and Zuurkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and a slice of apple pie to share for dessert. The food arrived piping hot in about 20 minutes. It was sooo delicious--the tasty juicy sausage pairs perfectly the mashed potatoes with either sauerkraut or kale. The apple pie was also tasty--larger chunks of apple and more spices less sugar than American apple pie from what I can tell. Perfect with whipped cream. A must visit if you're in Amsterdam and want to try traditional fare. Highly recommended!

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    The Pantry - I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

    I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

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    De Wandelaar

    De Wandelaar

    4.5(2 reviews)
    10.0 km
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    This restaurant has a special place in my heart! I stayed at an airbnb right next to De Wandelaar…read moreand talked to the owner a few times during my stay. The interior was very warm and cozy. Most people dining were locals, which was a refreshing and interesting environment that fascinates me when traveling. The food was absolutely amazing - we had the fish entree and steak entree. The fish entree was honestly one of the best seafood dishes that I've ever had, perfectly cooked and with a great balance of flavors. The bearnaise sauce was insanely good as well. The people working here are so sweet and welcoming, and I think that this restaurant really reflects Haarlem as a whole - effortlessly charming and cozy.

    Finally had a chance to stop-in to this slightly hidden gem in Haarlem last week for a friend's…read morebirthday dinner and it was really, really nice! We sat outside because it was almost warm enough in Holland ;), and everyone ordered a 3-course option. I had a lentil salad starter that was fantastic, a salmon entree that was good - not quite as cooked as I prefer salmon to be, and a creme brulee for dessert, which was off-the-charts fantastic. OFF. THE. CHARTS. CREME. BRULEE!! The wine selection wasn't quite as good as the food, but not bad. The ambience is perfect in this quiet, church-centered neighborhood, and I can't wait to go back and sit inside - because the interior looks super gezellig! A very good find.

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    De Wandelaar - Small but very authentic restaurant in this town.

    Small but very authentic restaurant in this town.

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    L'Hirondelle - modern_european - Updated May 2026

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