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.

While visiting Amsterdam, we decided to visit Eddy Spaghetti for dinner. We made a reservation in…read moreadvance and we were seated immediately on arrival. We each ordered one of their spritzes (they had several different kinds available) and they were light and refreshing. We shared a margherita pizza and arrabbiata. We chose the option to add Burrata to the pizza, and it was divine! The pasta was very tasty as well and had great flavor to it. The restaurant space was very cute and trendy, and they had plenty of seating both inside and outdoors. The service was too notch, and this meal was one of the highlights of our visit!

A bit expensive but tasty and nice to sit outside in the covered area even though it was raining.read more

Fantastic service! DELICIUOS pizza and pasta dishes…read more Easy walk and had a wonderful meal with friends. Highly recommend

I was wanting Italian food and saw Luca Due Ristorante Pizzeria was within walking distance. They…read morealso have great reviews! I checked it out for early dinner and was pleasantly surprised.As I was solo I sat at the bar. I ordered Spaghetti Carbonara which was delicious! Dennis, who was working behind the bar was personable, knowledgable and professional while serving myself and everyone. I will return again and let others know about my lively dining experience at Luca Due Ristorante Pizzeria

Our hotel outside of Amsterdam was located in between a number of tech businesses and a…read moreneighborhood. This was our last dinner after 3 weeks Europe. We had an early departure and so didn't want a heavy meal. Our hotel staff recommend pizza here. We ordered a pizza with chicken, spinach, sweet peppers and olives on it, and a margherita pizza. While waiting for the pizzas, we had to try the espresso martinis. These were top notch! I'd count amongst the best martinis I've had. When the pizzas came, we were blown away. We had asked the size and were told a usual individual pizza, so we were expecting dinner plate size. These were AT LEAST twice that. We so wished we had only ordered one and shared. The crust was thin, cracker-like and we liked that very much. Among our best meals. I missed the photo as we were too ready to dig in! The restaurant was very lively, lots of festive music and plenty of people watching available. The restaurant didn't come up on any of our online suggestions while traveling, but if you are ever in the area, don't hesitate. Do be careful, because short walk in Europe is quite different from an American short walk. The walk was about 15-20 minutes from our hotel. The air was brisk, and part of the walk is along the water... so to our American friends... just bundle up and go for it! The walk and the evening was a delight!

The best inexpensive restaurant in the area, you get huge portions and it's delicious. Walked in…read moredurning evening hours and literally closed the place with the staff. Unsure if they were short staffed but it took some time to be seated and for my order to be taken. I tried the bruschetta for apps and the spaghetti carbonara for my main. And for dessert I had the best tiramisu I have ever tried.

This place is a gem! Especially for it's location. Even…read morethough it might look mediocre from the outside, it's wonderful when you step in. The staff is very friendly and the food is really good, for an even better price. When you're going to the HMH of Arena and no to eat beforehand. Go here!!!

Excellent food. Great service. Walking distance from hotel we are staying in. So far we have gone…read moretwo days in a row to eat here. I am sure we will be back before we leave Amsterdam.

A cozy little place in already upcoming Javastraat with lots of heart…read more Came here for a romantic dinner with my girlfriend and we were not disappointed at all. They have amazing starters, like a plate with different kinds of cheese and dry meats. Don't forget to wash that down with a delicious glass of wine from their pretty good wine menu. Pasta was delicious and prepared right in front of our eyes. Quite the fun experience! Staff was really nice and they were alert to your every need. I will definetely come back

Ate here even though the Yelp reviews were two years old to try it out. I was impressed that the…read morespecial was Osso Buco with Risotto and the risotto was al minuto - a true risotto! It was very good and I had the spaghetti with octopus which was good. The wine pairings on the menu are nicely done and do complement the food. The menu is small which attests to the al minuto cooking. The bathrooms are clean and neat, always a plus. Overall a very good dining experience in an intimate setting - definitely worth a try.

Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. Amazing Italian food, it's easy to miss but…read moreso worth it. Service: As some have said the service is a little slow but I took it more as relaxing. This is one of those restaurants that you go to for the "dining experience". Not an in and out rushed kind of establishment, your truly "dining" and enjoying the moment kind of a place. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgable of the menu offering us great suggestions. Food: Some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time. From start to finish everything was out of this world. -To start the burrata and tomato was very fresh and tasty. Some of the best burrata surprisingly, I didn't imagine Amsterdam would be known for this Italian treat when all of their cheeses usually offered are hard. The olive oil dressing to match was great, I have burrata & tomato salads all of the time but this one blew me away....maybe I was just hungry from all the walking but that's not the point, give it a try. My main dish: pesto pasta. Great! Super flavorful and the green beans mixed in was a treat. I honestly stuffed my face, the serving size is large but it's too good to just eat half. I'd highly recommend this dish as I saw many also ordered it. The ravioli was good as well, I stole a bit from the table. Pricing is reasonable given its a nicer restaurant in the area with great quality food. This place is a true Italian dining experience, I'd highly recommend this place for a romantic dinner or just simply to impress your guests with a hidden gem.

We loved what we got. Girlfriend got the eggplant, I had a homemade pasta dish…read more Girlfriend has strange hot bone for the attractive waiters so this review may be biased. Pleasant atmosphere, good service, moderate prices for the delicious food. Not saying anything more about the wait staff. GF - wants further mention of friendly and attractive wait staff.

This place needs some sizzle to go with their steak. Stopped in specifically looking for possibly…read moresome good olive oils and dried pasta. The dried pasta choices consisted of... not very much. Ended up taking some pricey garden variety spaghetti noodles, actually what I was looking for and they did the job just fine for my needs. The store is sort of underwhelming visually and the presentation of the prepared foods sort of the same. We eat with our eyes, too. Service was just... at its more basic blandest. No attempt to show interest or make small talk. OK I guess, but light years from what I received at Olives and More not far from here so even though they don't compete on all levels, easy to pick where I'd return and where I won't. I like the idea of what's going on here but the people running it seem to have a different idea about what makes up a retail space. Can't imagine this kind of experience in Italy, and yes, I have travelled there.

What shall I say about the fairly new place in town? The Italian Bistro Project is authentic: an…read moreItalian couple moved around Europe to make Amsterdam their home and the place to share their delicacies. Menu is small and contains just a few sandwiches and meals, but the food is real Italian. The couple is also super friendly and takes time to proudly present what is offered. The reason why my rating is only 3 stars is the following. First of all it takes quite long to get the order. I was initially the only customer and the first to order, but still it took 20 minutes for 3 sandwiches. Yes, a lot of love and time was put in it. But 20 minutes for a sandwich to go is too long. Your sandwich is prepared in the kitchen in the back, so be prepared to see the chefs disappear for minutes and just trust they will be back. Secondly, the place looks like they moved in yesterday. When I asked how long ago they moved in, they answered: "5 months ago!!" Wow, either they have been REALLY busy, or the focus is REALLY on the food. The nice thing about Italian places usually is the nice atmosphere and decorations, which this place, according to my taste, lacks. Lastly, the price is a bit high. If you just look for a place to get a nice bread or meal to take away and have some patience, try this out. For me for now it will be 3 stars, but I will come back to order other food and reconsider.