Marres is a space that hosts a restaurant and exhibitions. They also have a lovely garden you can…read morewalk in. The last time we tried to eat here we were told they were fully booked and this time we saw several people turned away. This time around with a reservation, we were excited to eat here but the food felt very short of our expectations. The food was ok, there were some hits and lots of misses. Food: 3/5 We had the octopus stew and kibbeh as appetizers. The octopus was perfectly cooked, not rubbery or chewy, it was nice and tender - off to a good start! But it was bland, there was absolutely no flavor. The kibbeh was dry though the filling had good flavors and lots of potential. My husband had the lamb stew and it was just ok. If it wasn't for my main course, I would have scored this place 2 stars. I had the duck confit and it was cooked perfectly, meat was almost falling off the bone, tons of flavor, crispy skin. The roasted potatoes were delicious and the little salad balanced the fattiness. There was only 1 standout dish from 4, and with a menu that isn't very big, it seems that the odds are against you. Service: 2/5 Not much to say, standard Dutch service - slow, awkward. They also didn't really seem to know what they were doing. A large group of 15 walked in, they had reserved, and the waitstaff became extremely flustered - didn't you know they were coming? Atmosphere: 3/5 It is a very cool location and they have a beautiful table with various appetizers they assemble for your tasting platter. There is even a old CRT monitor converted into a flower pot. What I didn't like is that people would come in and just leave the door open. It is cold outside guys! The waitstaff just ignored it, so if you do not want to freeze you will have to get up and close the door each time some muppet does not close the door. Value: 2/5 At 25 euros/person for an appetizer and a main, it seemed reasonable but the portions are tiny and that didn't include drinks. We were quite hungry afterwards... I would recommend making a reservation, but with food like this, don't even bother coming. I'm not sure why it is so packed!

Kind staff, an enthusiastic chef and a nice wine list. I had some of the tastiest falafel I have…read moreever had and we were served some delicious pasta dishes and meze. Really worthwhile!

What a pleasant surprise! Given the restaurant's location in a bustling tourist area (next to the…read moreCathedral) we weren't expecting much, but our meals completely exceeded expectations. The standout dish was the duck breast. My wife had the chicken with curry sauce, garbanzo beans and pumpkin. The servings are hefty and enough for two people. Also, the food was absolutely delicious! The Dinning room is spacious, modern and decorated with paintings.

We really enjoyed the KÖNIGSBERGER KLOPSE - German meatballs in caper sauce with deep fried capers,…read morepickled beets & basmati rice. It was very good. The meatballs were very tasty. The rice was perfect. We had a Hugo to drink. It was similar to a mojito, I thought. Highly recommend!

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Very good Greek Food . Try mixed lamb grill and greek salad…read more Very nice romantic place with large spaces and tables for big groups also.

The entrance two doors were toasty like entering a sauna. Love. It kept the cold outside. Perfect…read moretenderloin steak. Best fries ever. Tasty mixed veggies. The blonde lady bartender was kind of cold when I asked for a table saying "I'll check" and nothing more. The server rolled his eyes at me when I ordered still water. Not welcoming. Pretty does not a nice boy make. Fast service though. The space was nice, dimly lit. Busy for Tuesday for good reason. Food came out quickly. The man, I assume the manager who handled my bill was very kind and thanked me for coming in. I liked it better than Rodeo, a competing steakhouse nearby. (Although the steak was just as good as rodeo- the fries at rodeo didn't stand a chance to the delicious scalloped frites at Sopranos. ) reasonable pricing for the quality. If some of the staff was even mildly friendlier it would be 5 stars all the way, that was the only real negative. I would go again and probably will!

Came here on a Wednesday without a reservation and was seated with the indication that we'd have…read morejust over an hour before they'd have to give up the table for a reservation. As a result, I was expecting them to start rushing us through our meal, but it wasn't like that at all. They did promptly take our order, but after that they mostly left us to enjoy our meal. I think they have camera monitors behind the counter, which is great because then they don't clog up the walkways (the restaurant is pretty cramped), but also a little unfortunate because we ended up waiting on them to give us the check. I thought the steaks were decent, but I've definitely had better. I love that you can order a combination so you can try all the steak as well as lamb if you wanted. I was a little confused by the flags that came with our steak - one had the dollar sign and the other had a gun. Wait, am I still in the Netherlands? My favorite part of the meal was actually the fries. This place has the best fries hands down. If you want "can't miss" steak in the Netherlands, then I recommend Restaurant Wielinga in Leiden. They had the most mouth watering steak I've ever had!