awesome spot to sit and people watch and eavesdrop on strangers' conversations haha. came here for…read morea small dinner and a glass of wine solo and it didn't disappoint. kind service and quick. great wine list, and surprisingly good food for a place not hanging on that component.

Staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Happy to make recommendations. I loved trying all…read morethe wines. Small menu but good for snacking.

As usual Johnny and Sven make this a fun and tasty experience. I hate to even tell anyone about…read morethis place but they do such an amazing job making it a cozy and enjoyable experience I want others to have my same experience. My favorite wine bar in Amsterdam!!!

I loved this champagne and wine bar! It is so cute, the staff were all knowledgable and we had fun…read moresitting at the bar while enjoying a few pours of wine.

Gezellig - Awesome place! I was skeptical at first. I saw the outside of this establishment on a…read more"House Hunters International" episode in Amsterdam. Since it's my favorite place, I looked it up on maps and saved it. When I was there a month or so later, I was riding my bike in the afternoon and saw someone sitting near the front window working on his MacBook with a nice glass or white wine. I immediately slammed the brakes and parked my bike! Fortunately I had my MacBook so I could get some work done and drink some great wine at 4 PM (16:00 hours). Bottom line is you simply purchase a 20-30 euro card (or whatever you want) when you get there and can just choose from any wine in the restaurant. It's awesome. The notable thing is, the bartenders are wonderful and very helpful. They don't just let you fend for yourself, they assist you, give you advice, even free samples! Awesome place. Also, great food too! Try the oysters! They have bitterballen (of course) all day - then dinner and food all night. My favorite dinner place in Overtoom. Don't be afraid as I was the first time - when it was really crowded. Friendly and warm place - gezellig!

Very nice place with a fancy but yet casual vibe. It's mainly a wine bar but serves nice food…read morearound the clock. The salads are classic, but nicely made. Everything is fresh and service is very friendly. We actually did not try the wines but they should have something for everyone. The beer assortment was limited however. All in all a great place for lunch or a glass of wine!

Nice vibe. Definitely a place to stop by for an afternoon wine and small bites…read more The wine list is quite extensive and the pricing isn't terrible - i.e. you can find something to drink.

Shiraz Jardin des Vins is the place to discover new wine and Aldi to enjoy the old familiar. First…read moreoff, this hidden gem has all varietals, not just Shiraz. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. If you find it difficult to choose from the extensive menu, ask the staff for advice and they are more than willing to recommend a bottle. We ordered a bottle Bordeaux , which the staff is able to tell us great story about the bottle, super knowledgeable! The best seat in the house is probably the few tables outside overlooking the cannel. We got in around 6pm on a Wednesday night and we saw locals pouring in after work, super packed and vibrant.

I really like this historic building and the style of the restaurant. They have some patio tables…read moreoutside and tables and bar seating inside. There is also a wine room with a few chairs and a larger tall table/chairs. The courtyard is for events. Good service - friendly and helpful. One waiter told us the history of the building and brought over the details. So cool to be in a building with this much history and a story. The food was good. The chicken was juicy and vegetables were tasty. The cheese board was huge with a nice selection of cheese. The pretzels were hot and buttery . I would have loved some spicy mustard but the sauce that came with and mustard they had were both good.

Great spot for wining and snacking with friends. The location is right in the middle of the…read moreneighborhood 'action' and the service is quick and friendly. I jokingly asked for more wine in the glass and that's exactly what I got. The selection isn't very big, but what's on offer will make you happy. I went with an Italian red that was a nice precursor to the spicy Indian dinner that was about to come my way. The interior is huge. They have a few photos on the wall that try to give a more risqué ambience but considering the clientele (largely kids and locals) the posters just kinda stick out. All in all, a welcome spot as long as they don't make walking on the sidewalk up front difficult during the warmer months.

Gertrude is the most gezellig vibe. Even (or especially?) during the darkest, rainiest month,…read moreGertrude holds up as the place that will warm you up and make you forget about the outside world. We made a reservation to celebrate a friend's engagement, and so we got to say "one of each!" to every plate. They were so accommodating with dietary restrictions, and carefully mapped out which plates I could have, while adjusting others as possible. Every plate had amazing sauces, so we really put "fare la scarpetta" to work with our bread. Some standouts that we all loved were the langoustine with sweetbread and the eggplant with miso. The atmosphere was cozy and made us reluctant to leave at the end. Thank you, Gertrude, for an amazing dinner. We'll definitely be back!

You might as well be in Paris, because the French bistro atmosphere at Gertrude's is genuine, and…read moreintense. We were seated outdoors on their charming terrace, facing the street, which is jammed with fun street-side restaurants. Plenty of people watching! We were having a great time and it was clear that the rest of the guests were, too. It felt like a chic and delightful party. The absolute highlight of our meal was the fresh French artichoke, which was nearly as big as my head. That I could have one served to me this minute! It was the BEST I have ever had, and I'm crazy about artichokes. Lamentably, it was served with a bland mayonnaise (or was it a bland Hollandaise?), while it was begging for something acidic (artichokes are alkaline in flavor), so I asked for a vinaigrette. They brought me the mignonette sauce for oysters, instead. Better, but not much. Everything else I sampled was good, but I would go back many times over and simply gorge on artichokes. So would everybody else, from what I could see. Every single table ordered one or more. Gertrude's encourages family-style sharing, and the focus is on dishes that showcase the flavors of a few simple ingredients. There is room for improvement. With just a few tweaks, this place might deserve a Michelin star.

Super cozy wine bar with great bites and awesome viiiiiibes. Super chill, great staff, low key…read moreambiance and just a fun and enjoyable place to grab a drink, have a date night and relax! Insta Cabbage your enthusiasm for these greens... Pointed cabbage Squid - radish Confit Jerusalem artichoke Millefeuille potato Bread with bone marrow butter @barcentraalamsterdam Natural wine bar / bistro extraordinaire Reservations through website. Amsterdam

Ummmmmm this is gonna be a no. Great wine & cute inside but yikes not good food! I'd give it…read moreanother try. Good cheese ! Weird weird weirddddd dishes that just don't work. Keep it simple, folks!!

This place is absolutely incredible. One of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. All of the…read moreseafood is cooked perfectly. Like some of the best cooked seafood I've ever had. The veggie dish was not an afterthought like at many seafood places, it was actually one of the highlights of the night. Service was friendly and impeccable. Made us feel like family visiting for dinner. Love everything about this place.

Outstanding seafood. Fresh, reasonably priced in a great location. If you want to sit outside with…read morea glass of wine or sit at the raw bar like I did enjoy a very welcoming, relaxed experience of excellent food in a casual but Parisian bistro like setting come here. Wines pair very will with the menu and they have some very reasonably priced but excellent selections. Great people from the chef to server and oyster shuckers, you will enjoy. I had a selection of different oysters selected by the shucker and they were each different flavor profile but each outstanding! Sweet, mineral tasting, creamy and saline. Good selection. Just a bit of a squeeze of lemon tartness all that was needed to accentuate the flavor. I followed with mussels in a Gorgonzola sauce. I was a bit put off thinking the Gorgonzola would overwhelm the flavor and sweetness of the Mussel but I am a convert. Only thing was I had to ask for more of that delectable sauce and crusty bread to sop up all that delicious sauce. They were happy to oblige and I was in heaven. Seafood in the hands of this chef is a joy. Try this place. You will not be disappointed!

THis may have been the best meal we had in Amsterdam (though we had multiple excellent ones...)…read more We borrowed bikes from the Leonardo boutique and biked around the city, and had a lovely, lovely day.. Came across this place serendipitously and it seemed like a nice place to try. Had exquisite service, sat outside, all that great stuff.. Wine food, you know how it goes. Located in a really cute neighborhood the whole experience was a win, win, win... Highly recco and would be eager to return!

Absolutely delicious - the variety of pinchos was outstanding and they were all truly delicious…read more Staff was very attentive and welcoming - highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant!