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Levant

4.5 (19 reviews)
PriceyTurkish
Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Quiet
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Fabulous! We'd seen this place 5 years ago, but they hadn't been open for lunch. Now we're back in Amsterdam and reserved for dinner. It did not disappoint. Cold starters were a whipped feta, basil and pistachio dip. Also, sea bream and slices of apple in a mild mustard sauce. Appetizers were piruhi stuffed with mildly seasoned meat on a bed of yogurt and ghee. And borek -spinach filled phyllo. We split an entree of köftesi - minced meat in phyllo with rice and peppers.

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Wow this restaurant is great! We came here for Christmas dinner without a reservation and were grateful that they seated us. We had some warm and cold mezze, all of which were delicious. And for my entree I had the sea bream. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly, I honestly think it was the best fish I've ever had. And for dessert, I had the Quince. So yummy and different for someone from the US. Definitely worth the price, and the service was great.

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Karen S.

I was craving Turkish food and made reservations here. There is a terrace on the canal, but due to the weather we sat inside. Very pretty place. They bring by a tray with vegetable and seafood mezzes. We selected three, all were good. The pistachio and feta dip was rich and full of flavor. The roasted red peppers had a nice char and the juices were good for dipping bread in. The shrimp with onion, tomatoes, and peppers was almost like a cerviche. Very light and flavorful. For entrees we went with a lamb and veal steak wrapped in filo and a spicy shrimp starter. The shrimp dish was quite large (I thought definitely enough to be an entree). I loved how spicy it was (hard for me to find in Amsterdam). The peppers were hot but not too hot (like a poblano or piquillo). Service was great, friendly and helpful. The Turkish rose was good as well. We will definitely be back.

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Cute outdoor area. Amazing food! Staff are friendly,i personally loved that the menu is allergy friendly! 100% recommend this place.

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Authentic Turkish traditional food. Nice atmosphere almost family like. Big portions. Wine options are limited.

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On the lower level they have a patio which is right next to the canal and it has a beautiful set up.

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Restaurant Orontes - Dining room

Restaurant Orontes

(20 reviews)

€€

De Pijp, Zuid

From start to finish, every dish exceeded our expectations. Well presented and delicious! Recommend…read morethe babaganoush, spinach borek, and stuffed mushroom appetizers. The flavorfully seasoned adana lamb kebob was accompanied by fresh veggies, bulger, and freshly baked flat bread. We shared the warm angel hair noodle dessert, which was baked with cheese, and was topped with vanilla ice cream and ground pistachios...amazing! Attentive, friendly service and an inviting, warm atmosphere with stylish decor and soft indirect lighting. The owner/manager is present and on top of all the details here! AAA!

Wow!! What an amazing meal. I chose this place for my mom's birthday because of her love of Turkish…read morefood. And let's just say that this restaurant didn't disappoint! Made a reservation for Sunday night; while it wasn't super busy, I'd recommend making one just in case since it looked like only a couple tables were open. We ordered the babaganoush, the roasted mushrooms, and red lentil soup to start. Highly highly recommend the babaganoush. Note, it is not the typical blended eggplant, but chunkier. This doesn't sound super appealing, but trust me, this makes it so much better. Each bite has more flavor and texture this way. The soup and mushrooms were both great, but weren't standouts compared to the babaganoush. For our mains, we went with the sea bass and lamb chops. You might be able to tell from the photos, but the sea bass isn't how you typically have it in the states, where you get a slab of some fish. Instead, it's the whole fish so it's much smaller and it has EVERYTHING. I've had fish like this before so whatever, but I know there are people out there who are squeamish about having the fish head still on there with bones and stuff, so be warned! Though it'd be such a pity to let that stop you from trying it because it was amaaaaaazing. Lemon and mint seeped in every bite. They even stuffed it in the middle so the flavor wasn't just limited to the surface. The lamb was also perfectly cooked and mouthwateringly delicious. I read before coming here that Dutch people look down on eating with your hands. And I honestly tried to be sensitive forwards that. But omg it would've been a crime not to pick these up and gnaw on them like a friggin hyena. So I did #noregrets. Also care with a bunch of tasty sides - nom noms!! Didn't have enough room for dessert. Though something to note: not sure if it was bc it was a Sunday, but service wasn't particularly fast and we only got our mains at 910 pm after getting there at 745 pm. We didn't mind, but if you're in a rush, be aware. This might even be a Dutch thing; we were one of the last to arrive in our room, but we're on of the first to leave since basically everyone who got there before us were still sitting around and chatting long after we left. So...who knows! Anyway, it was super tasty and very affordable. Highly recommend!

Istanbul

Istanbul

(10 reviews)

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Centrum

We were looking for a place to eat close to our hotel. We noticed this restaurant and the reviews…read moreseemed good. It is located just one block south across the canal from the central train station We appeared to be the second table of their lunch window. The front door is on a busy street but the main dining room (and, I think, a small outdoor patio) fronts on a side street. We got a window table inside, which was good for people-watching during the meal. As this was our first meal after our flight, we were a bit jet-lagged, so my memories of lunch are slightly hazy. I think my wife and I each got a coffee (hers was a Turkish coffee) which were of the normal small European size. Three of us split 2 entrees, which was about the right portion size. One of these was very reminiscent of a kubideh kabob in terms of the form and taste. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I think we just got still water here, but they may have tap water (you usually had to ask specifically for that, we noticed later). Prices were reasonable. I think they had a bar area which may get more traffic during dinner hours. They also had a restroom for customers which, as would be the norm, was down a narrow flight of stairs in a cellar area. I'd willingly return here for a meal were I in Amsterdam again.

We had a great experience at Istanbul! The service was top notch and they did a good job of helping…read moreus select what we wanted to eat. The food was absolutely delicious and I will definitely eat at Istanbul again on my next visit!!!

Levant - turkish - Updated May 2026

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