Delicious, fresh, flakey fried fish made to order at an affordable price. For 9 euros I got a…read moregenerous amount of fried fish and fries with sauce. It was definitely a filling lunch. Fish was seasoned and fried to perfection and with the addition of the tartar sauce, it definitely made me taste even better. I'm not sure what kind of fish was used, perhaps cod since it's white, but who knows. Fish was fresh and you can taste the freshness of it.

From the owner: Onze specialiteiten is onze Hollandse trots vers van het mes onze haring en natuurlijk onze…read morekabeljauw kibbeling

Service: from Silvia -- excellent, very responsive…read more All the food was amazing/exceeding expectations -- I had " fruit de mer - seafood bar". Couldn't finish (left the sturgeon shrimp and crayfish) Wife had lobster soup, vongole, and my 6 oyster supplement and half my lobster half. She also had chocolate bavaroise dessert. Highly recommended!

This place had a lot of food reviews so we decided to try it...and didn't disappoint…read more They have a great menu and a selection of a la carte items to choose from. The fish fillet was just OK, and kinda wished we ordered the Mixed Grill instead. However, the mussels are Amazing! The place can get really busy so reservations are recommended. And we for great service from staff.

Pesca offers a dining experience unlike anything I've tried before--truly unique and incredibly…read moreenjoyable. When you walk in, you're greeted by their in-house fish market, where everything is visibly fresh and beautifully displayed. You simply choose the fish or shellfish you want, they assemble your order, print a ticket, and you continue on to the wine shop. Before going any further, I want to highlight how impressive the fish market is. It feels almost like stepping into a wholesale seafood market, complete with checker-tape pricing. The staff will tell you exactly how each item can be prepared. For example, when we ordered a dozen mussels, they explained all the options and recommended a coconut curry preparation--an excellent choice and absolutely delicious. Once you have your ticket, you head into the wine bar. The team already knows how your meal will be prepared and offers thoughtful wine-pairing suggestions based on your selections. From there, you're taken to your table, where the outstanding service continues. We were served a beautiful basket of fresh bread almost immediately, along with our chosen wine. By the way, did I mention how beautiful the place is! For starters, I ordered a dozen oysters, and each pair was prepared in a different style. Every single one was outstanding. The mussels in curry sauce were so good that I needed extra bread just to savor every drop. Finally, we had monkfish--an impressively large piece, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and absolutely incredible. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. The team at Pesca, and truly the people of the Netherlands, know how to do it right. Hats off to this outstanding restaurant. I only wish we had one where I live--I'd be there every day. Actually, it would be dangerous to have Pesca too close...I'd go bankrupt:)

Very cool experience here. Upon checking in you're given the low down on how it all works and given…read morea can of sardines with your table number written on it. A fun keepsake! You choose your seafood and they tell you how it will be served. The seafood is weighed and you're given a tally of your meal. You also choose a selection of sides to go with your dinner. Once you choose your seafood you go to the wine bar and choose your drinks. We chose a pasta side orecchiette with pesto sauce and curried cauliflower. For our main dish, we chose the seabreem. We started with scallops and calamari which were both delicious and our seabreem was perfectly cooked. It would be nice to have more than one option as to how our fish could be made but all in all everything was fresh and well prepared. Service came with a smile and you can't beat the novelty and ambiance!

What a treat! After a long journey in from the US and extensive Amsterdam touring, we were looking…read morefor something fresh and nearby our hotel. The seafood was so fresh, the flavors are out of this world and the soup (oh my)! You select the fresh seafood and they prepare it to your liking. Or if you are like us, we asked them to just make a selection and left it up to them. Great service!

Lekker vis! Nice thing is: they can cook it for you! All you have to do is to pick the fish!read more

What a fulfilling way to spend what was supposed to be a full day that unexpectedly turned into…read morejust five hours in Amsterdam. We had originally booked the Damrak 213 location but had to cancel due to a flight delay. Determined to make the most of our short time before heading to Paris the next morning, I chose this location because it was close to the areas we wanted to explore after dinner -- and I'm so glad I did. After reading on their website that they keep tables available for walk-ins at most locations, we decided to try our luck. As soon as my best friend and I walked in, we were not disappointed. The ambiance felt right immediately -- warm, inviting, and full of good energy. There was little to no wait, and the fresh seafood display at the front looked incredible. Vanessa was our lovely server and truly a whole vibe throughout the evening. She, along with "Mr. Champion," gave us great suggestions on where to walk and explore next -- and we absolutely took their advice. I love a menu where you can order and split a little bit of everything with a friend, and every single dish was perfection. The shrimp croquettes, king prawns, asparagus, roasted carrots, and fish and chips (kibbeling) were all served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor at a very reasonable price. The kitchen was run by a Black chef who was clearly putting in serious work and completely understanding the assignment. I wanted to personally commend him, but he was fully locked in and busy creating magic. Even the espresso martini stood out -- easily one of the best I've had. Great, relatable conversations, amazing food, and the evening ended on a sweet note with a complimentary lemon crème brûlée served with sparkles. This spot is truly a neighborhood gem. I'm so glad we chose this location -- it turned a rushed travel day into a memorable night dining with some true champions. We can't wait to return with more time to fully enjoy the experience.

Honestly, I'm surprised this place has so many great reviews because my experience was completely…read morethe opposite. When I walked in, there was only one person at the entrance, and I was completely ignored. A family ahead of me was immediately seated, but I had to wait and try to get someone's attention--it took quite a while. I was finally seated at the bar, which was fine since I was alone, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was an inconvenience. Everything, from getting a drink to ordering food, felt like a struggle, and the staff didn't make me feel welcome at all. The food was okay--I've had better--but the overall experience left me feeling unwelcome, and I couldn't wait to leave. I'm genuinely surprised by the high reviews, because I felt quite the opposite. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place or come back

We stumbled upon this place for an early Sunday dinner. We got lucky and had an awesome meal…read moretogether. We started with the oysters and sourdough bread, which were excellent. The whole sea bass and fish and chips were delicious. The service was excellent. I would come back next time!

Amazing seafood from start to finish! Anchovies butter with house made sourdough, mackerel…read moreprofiteroles, langoustines and finally turbot for two.

This is a grand space, a former industrial warehouse, with a vibrant atmosphere and democratic…read moreprices. The trigger here is seafood. They serve it in generous (obscene, maybe) amounts, which makes dinner a real event. Clamps, shrimps, lobsters, oysters... they all form mountains in this baroque restaurant. It creates a feeling of stress as you realize the amount of work needed to eat it. So enjoyable. Steak tartar is good enough. Fish, better not try (overcooked). Desserts are what you would expect, not refined but tasty and sugary. Service is quite fast and incredibly professional. A fun option not to be missed.

This is when I wish Yelp allowed half-star ratings. I would be inclined to go with a 3.5 star…read morerating. The location and ambiance - well, that is what everyone writes glowingly about in their reviews. The space is uber urban and super cool and inviting. Complete with old industrial equipment and ceiling riggings. The food . . . good, but not great. I guess the best description I have for the food is - unremarkable. It was a decent meal and we enjoyed the variety of offerings on the menu; however, the meal was not the sort of "I need to get back there" kind of dining experience. As for the service - I think the place is just so large - there must be one hundred tables - that it is easy for tables to get lost in the shuffle. We were one of those tables. We just got sort of forgotten. When the servers did present table-side, they were kind and attentive . . . but the times we actually saw our server were few and far between. One note, the servers for our table changed three times over our two hour dining time slot. This may have been the reason we got "lost." My take away - give Café-Restaurant Amsterdam a go. It is worth it. And, make certain you have a reservation - they are a very large dining space that is popular and the tables fill.

Harrings, grey shrimps, maatjes, smoked salmon or eel, this is an amazing hole in the wall where…read moreyou will eat the freshest and most authentic Dutch seafood. A real dive worth the trip.

Great seafood! Everything fresh. Just happened upon it and a very nice find. Place was packed so…read morereservations highly recommended. The bar is first come; first served and we lucked out to find a spot. It was a quick lunch and we split fish & chips. In hind sight, should have told my wife we needed our own dish. Observed the cold seafood combo. Looked fantastic.

Quite enjoyed the selection here. Be prepared for a wait but it's worth it for a quick fresh…read moreseafood bite. Had the : sashimi tuna. They provide real wasabi!! Careful, a little bit is enough. Shrimp. Relatively large pieces of peeled, deveined and cooked in the oven. Had to add a little salt. The surprise was the fried fish--pieces were huge and enough to share with another. Lightly battered, it's really enjoyable with the tartar sauce they slather on top.

If you're in Amsterdam and want to try a bunch of different cultures' food, this is it! They have…read moremany cuisines ranging from Asian to European to American dishes. Since a lot of people eat there, it's hard to find seating so I recommend getting it to-go

Visited here and opted for a taste of Indian food. We had butter chicken, chicken tikka masala,…read morevegetable samosas & garlic naan . All very tasty. Everyone orders for themselves and finds a table to dine. There is an upstairs section to sit with a birds eye view of everyone below . Ambiance is great for people watching while enjoying your meal or glass of wine" liquid".