If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

Booked a table for two at The Pantry. Completely dissatisfied with the dining experience. We…read morearrived five minutes before our reservation time. We felt like if we had been just a minute late, our table would have been given to someone else. Head Server rushed us to a table. The tables were packed like sardines in a can...barely enough room to sit down. Head server reminded us that we have only an hour and a half time slot for dinner. We then waited 20 minutes before another server took our orders, appetizer took another 20 minutes to be served. We didn't get our main dishes until an hour into our dining time slot. Because The Pantry crowds diners so tightly together, the place is extremely loud...so loud that I felt I like I was part of the adjoining tables' conversations. We could not hear eachother. It was impossible to hold a conversation. It was school cafeteria loud. We were unable to talk about the day and enjoy our meals...the noise was too distracting. Our food was nothing special. It tasted just ok. We expected it to taste better. The sauerkraut tasted pickled...like out of a jar. The red cabbage was overly sweet. The stew had only four chunks of beef. Overall, the food didn't taste fresh made. My wife could have cooked a better dinner at home. When visiting a new country, one expects better food (quality and taste) for 60 Euro. Not sure why other patrons line up to eat here. We will not return to The Pantry.

Wow, was all I have to say…read more I finally gave in and tried kimchi and I'm so happy I did because those kimchi loaded fries were amazing! Just like the Korean bbq and the bao buns. Despite, service being a little slower in the beginning than what I'm use to or have experienced since being in Europe, it was the perfect first choice. We'll probably be back so we can grab some kimchi fries before our next country but thank you.

Awful experience. We took almost 20 min to get someone to get our food order, food took over 40…read moreminutes to arrive. The manager shrugged it off, claiming that they were understaffed and there was nothing he could do about it. Every time I've been in a similar situation, I've had a few euros knocked off the bill - a common courtesy to show good for the subpar experience. Not here, they charged full price after having us starve for almost an hour. Stay away from this restaurant.

My family and I visited Amsterdam, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Very elegant fine dining…read moreexperience. It is in the lobby hotel, and when you walk into the hotel it's directly to your left. The service was amazing, everyone was very friendly. We had Rose as our server, she was very personable and gave great recommendations about the menu. My family and I got the fish special, the flat iron steak, the mussels, and the crème brûlée. Would highly recommend all of these dishes, they were delicious! Would recommend this place if you are visiting Amsterdam. Great restaurant for family dinners or a date night!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

Very good place foe lunch. Was not busy and the food is excellent. Very friendly as well. Hope you…read moreenjoy the place.

This place doesn't look like too much from outside, but we popped in for lunch after walking and…read moretaking in the city. I wanted something authentic and lunch here did not disappoint. I had the Dutch Platter and the Herring sandwich.

I'm a committed carnivore, so a restaurant named Cannibale Royale had me before I even opened the…read moremenu. I found it browsing Yelp, and the name alone told me this was going to be a meat-forward kind of night. Fair warning if you're bringing anyone squeamish about restaurant names: The wife wasn't thrilled about it going in, though the food won her over fast. Getting there was its own small adventure. The place sits down a narrow alley, and our Uber couldn't get us all the way to it, which turned into a bit of a hike. That happened to us more than once in Amsterdam, using the exact address didn't always mean the driver could actually reach the door, so budget a few extra minutes if you're headed here. I normally default to steak, but the menu had a burger topped with pulled pork that promised more meat than a straight cut, and I couldn't pass it up. Delicious. Genuinely one of the best burgers I've had. But the wife's flat iron steak might have stolen the night. Flat iron is one of the most underrated cuts out there, and this kitchen proved it. She was still talking about that steak days after we got home, enough that I ended up buying flat irons from Costco just to chase it. The atmosphere is cool and a little edgy, dim lighting, a lot of character, and yes, some genuinely creepy decor scattered around, including an old doll that stares at you like it's judging your order. It ran loud, but not so loud we couldn't hold a conversation across the table. Service was good, just on European time rather than American time. Getting the check took a while, which threw us off at first, but that's the norm across the EU, not a knock on this place specifically. Pricey, but worth every bit of it. We'd go back without hesitation next time we're in Amsterdam.

Great spot for dinner!…read more This place is giving dive bar in so many ways, but the food quality is stepped up. It was very warm in the place, so keep that in mind if you're traveling in Amsterdam during a heat dome! We had a couple servers who worked with us nd both were kind and friendly. They didn't quite communicate with each other about our need to split the check a specific way, but it worked out in the end. We enjoyed some cocktails and beer (ranging from 9.50 Euro to 12 Euro), as well as the Pork Belly and Pickles to start off (21.50 Euro for 300 grams). Tasty way to start the meal. The three of us shared our mains and enjoyed what we had. The Favorite Ribs (24.50 Euro) were flavorful; the L'Incroyable 300gr (Ribeye; 34.50 Euro) was good, but our least favorite of what we ordered; the Le Cannibale Royale 170gr (burger) was super tasty. We also enjoyed some frites (4.90 Euro) and some delicious Mac n Cheese (6.50 Euros). Good time and good food!

BEST MEAL OF OUR TRIP! We were able to try several different foods (tapas style), and it was all…read moresuperb! We started with a fun Olive plate and added a fun Friet late with 3 different types of fries and dips. These were great appetizers, but our Vlees (medium size) Plate was even better - too many different things on it to list! I think we had 5 different types of meat, assorted veggies & dips, and toasted breads - SO GOOD! Three adults (2M & 1F) shared this, and we couldn't eat it all! The diners at the next table asked what it was, so they could order the same plate. It was that good. Hope to go back for more!!

I stupidly thought going to lunch at Winkel 43 would be a little bit easier than the long queue…read moreoutside suggested so we decided to wander and found this place instead. We were attracted by their bountiful vegetarian options. I'm going to start with one of my dining companions who ordered the small vegetarian platter as her meal and freaked out that it would be too big after ordering it. It was pretty big but to no one's surprise, she had no problem tackling the whole thing. It contained a little sampling of many of their vegetarian options including a hummus, cheese, jackfruit something, a salad, rolls, and vegan sausage. This is a great way to try a bunch of different things or a solution if you can't decide what to order. GF and I did a similar sampling and ordered a few items to share: vegetarian or vegan (can't remember) bitterballen, vegan sausage sandwich, fries, and I couldn't resist trying MUSTARD SOUP. We had made our decision on the first few items but at the buzzer when placing our order, I noticed "mustard soup" and had to inquire what on earth that was. The waitress explained that it is literally mustard, cream, and broth and as as a mustard stan, I couldn't let this opportunity pass me by and added that to the order. The mustard soup was actually amazing, had onions which I hate but it was so good I was able to overlook that. The bitterballen were crispy and tasty. The vegan sausage sandwich was nothing outrageous but simple and got the job done. The fries include regular shoe-string fries, curly fries, and sweet potato fries with 3 dipping sauces. Don't ask me what the sauces were or which one I preferred because they were all satisfying in their own way. This is a great order to share. I'm glad we stopped by, I love their vegetarian/vegan options, menu diversity, and shareable dishes.

Led by Chef Dennis Huwaë Daalder is located in Het Sieraad, graffiti and EDM flooding a…read moremulti-colored interior as the outside patio offers privileged views of the canals while diners explore creative and whimsical cuisine. Raised with roots in Indonesia, a cuisine more common in The Netherlands than other European nations, guests visiting Daalder are offered a choice of Tasting Menus versus a la carte courses, though the later also includes a few complimentary bites such as "Nigiri" of bruleed Salmon atop a delicate Meringue. Also serving "Satay" shaped like a Peanut and Bao topped by Thai Shrimp, plus a generous portion of Fried Chicken with Caviar, proper Appetizers comprise Octopus with pearls of Pasta, Grapefruit and Mushrooms or Langoustines in a vibrant Bisque. Not forgetting hot pull-apart Brioche alongside stamped Butter, spendy but worthy, Entrees include seasonal Lamb brightened by Miso and Orange plus locally caught Cod and Huwaë's signature Beet Ravioli with Spinach filling. Awarded one Michelin star, though priced akin to Two-starred spots like Spectrum, Desserts find "Sweet Corn" a little forced though the two-plate Blueberry soufflé is exemplary, as are Daalder's celebrated Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches.

This restaurant is set on the canal in a beautiful spot. They have a great outdoor space for…read moredrinks. The service here was great. I went with the favorites menu and each dish was beautifully plated. The space itself is quite large with lots of tables spaced apart so it wasn't crowded. I'm not sure I liked the different colored lights - seemed a little tacky lol but the space was nice. The flavors were for the most part very good but none of the dishes were outstanding imo. The oyster was delicious and very creamy. The butter was excellent. The desserts were a bit lacking.

Obsessed with this place! A Dutch restaurant with photos of moms everywhere. What a sweet concept!…read more We went on a Thursday night with no reservation. They have tables outside you can order drinks and snacks while you wait for your table. We waited around 30 minutes, but felt like we barely had waited since we were able to snack and hang out the whole time! We ordered the sampler dish with classic Dutch recipes. Loved the applesauce & potato sides especially! It was a great way to get a little bit of everything. The staff were also very attentive and kind! Would definitely recommend coming here and bring your mom while you're at it!

This was my husband's and my first dinner in Amsterdam! The Hacée and the stamppot are heaven! I…read morelove the plates are mismatched and have been for decades! Reading the menu was fun! We dropped off our little frame with our mothers in it. The server originally asked us to place it wherever we see fit, but the owner (she has the manager vibe) came over and helped us picked an even better spot! Service was what I thought was slow, but then we learned that Dutch people are very customer-focused, so we had to initiate an eye contact and signal to them that we are ready to close our check. I also found out that tipping is not required. Who would have thought? Oh, and also water is not free. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation because this place very packed for the duration of our meal and some people got turned away.

Pastis was incredible. Me and my boyfriend were both looking for somewhere to eat later in the…read moreevening in Amsterdam and he ended up landing on Pastis. It was delicious and the service was great. We got amaretto sours and every dish was exquisite. The ambiance was awesome, the bar was so cute and it was so romantic. Would go here again.

Food and service were good . Atmosphere is cozy and romantic. Good ideal for a date .read more

Leuk is a nice restaurant/pub in Houthaven. They have a really nice beer selection along with a…read morepretty good menu. There is plenty of space to accomodate large groups. In my opinion, what really sets them apart is their service. All the servers are friendly, attentive and personable. Leuk is a refreshing place to be if you are in the area.