This place is a gem! Especially for it's location. Even…read morethough it might look mediocre from the outside, it's wonderful when you step in. The staff is very friendly and the food is really good, for an even better price. When you're going to the HMH of Arena and no to eat beforehand. Go here!!!

Excellent food. Great service. Walking distance from hotel we are staying in. So far we have gone…read moretwo days in a row to eat here. I am sure we will be back before we leave Amsterdam.

Because we were so impressed with our first evening there, we went back again yesterday. Excellent…read morefood, attentive service, and warm hospitality - we highly recommend "Italia Oggi" and will gladly return on our next visit to Amsterdam. Stefan & Birgit Velbert, Germany

So we're at our hotel breakfast the other day comparing notes with some people that we had just met…read moreand they suggested we consider this restaurant for dinner. We did and it was worth it. The service and environment were friendly, and the food delivered. We enjoyed a Burrata tomato salad made with arugula, focaccia, penne pasta arriabata, and a rib eye steak. We also purchased a bottle of Italian wine, a barolo that was very nice. I will tell you that if we had drank more going to the bathroom, would've been a harrowing experience as the bathroom is located upstairs up a very narrow, steep stairwell. So, this Italian restaurant is very worthy of being considered while you're in downtown Amsterdam.

Our hotel outside of Amsterdam was located in between a number of tech businesses and a…read moreneighborhood. This was our last dinner after 3 weeks Europe. We had an early departure and so didn't want a heavy meal. Our hotel staff recommend pizza here. We ordered a pizza with chicken, spinach, sweet peppers and olives on it, and a margherita pizza. While waiting for the pizzas, we had to try the espresso martinis. These were top notch! I'd count amongst the best martinis I've had. When the pizzas came, we were blown away. We had asked the size and were told a usual individual pizza, so we were expecting dinner plate size. These were AT LEAST twice that. We so wished we had only ordered one and shared. The crust was thin, cracker-like and we liked that very much. Among our best meals. I missed the photo as we were too ready to dig in! The restaurant was very lively, lots of festive music and plenty of people watching available. The restaurant didn't come up on any of our online suggestions while traveling, but if you are ever in the area, don't hesitate. Do be careful, because short walk in Europe is quite different from an American short walk. The walk was about 15-20 minutes from our hotel. The air was brisk, and part of the walk is along the water... so to our American friends... just bundle up and go for it! The walk and the evening was a delight!

The best inexpensive restaurant in the area, you get huge portions and it's delicious. Walked in…read moredurning evening hours and literally closed the place with the staff. Unsure if they were short staffed but it took some time to be seated and for my order to be taken. I tried the bruschetta for apps and the spaghetti carbonara for my main. And for dessert I had the best tiramisu I have ever tried.

One of the few restaurants open late near the Sloterdijk station. Food was not bad but also not…read morespectacular. Kind of what I expected given the limited options late at night. They have a large menu so you'll probably find something you're in the mood for (pizzas, pasta, burgers etc). They have a large dining room, so it's unlikely you'll have to wait a long time for a seat.

Not sure why the lower end of yelp reviews. Weird. But I'm here by myself, my wife's family in…read moreAmerica is straight off the boat Greek. This was by far hands down the best Mediterranean meal I have ever had in my life. I got the mixed grill w lamb chop, lamb meat & chicken cutlet. I also got the prawns appetizer (no pic) which was way better than the server explained to me. I can't wait to eat the rest in my hotel room. Very great place, staff, atmosphere. I enjoyed myself. To top it off the pornstar martini was amazing!!

Il Pacioccone is a cozy spot in what looks like a historic building. We started with the bruschetta…read moreand meatballs. The bruschetta was simple but really fresh--the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes had a lot of flavor. The meatballs came in a light tomato sauce and were tender, not overly dense. For mains, we had the tagliatelle ragu and the pappardelle with mushrooms. The pasta seems to be homemade--it's got that bite and texture. The duck ragu was rich and comforting, with just enough sauce to coat the noodles but not drown them. The pappardelle was a highlight--big, silky noodles tossed with mushrooms that actually tasted like mushrooms, not just something from a can. The flavors were earthy and balanced, and you could tell everything was cooked to order. Service was relaxed and friendly, which fit the mood of the place. However, it was slow given there was only two people working. It's the kind of restaurant where you can take your time and actually talk to whoever you're with.

Fantastic Italian food and great service near the Kimpton DeWitt hotel. We had meatballs, gnocchi,…read moreand rigatoni and everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. I saved the name to make sure we can find it again on a future trip!

Decent pasta restaurant in De Pijp. Service was fast and I ordered the Ragu Pappardelle which was…read moretasty! The restaurant was busy so reservations are definitely recommended.

Cool intimate spot. VERY Limited menu. Meat provided (prawns, pork) are tiny tiny portions. Prawns…read moredidn't look like any prawn I've ever seen before. Food was decent but not overwhelming. Nothing remarkable. No options to add or change anything. Good vibe tho. Liked the large central table. Friendly staff but if you're looking for anything resembling authentic or typical Italian food, this won't be the place. Sadly, I won't go back.

This place has great reviews so we decided to try for dinner. We walked in at 7pm on a Thursday and…read morewere able to be seated right away. They do not have a GF menu but the server indicated most items can be made GF. We each tried some of their suggested wine and I ended up having a glass of the moscato. They brought bread with tomatoes to the table and they even had GF bread. I ordered GF spaghetti and my friend had their special - GF lamb ragu. Both dishes were fantastic! The server and staff were both knowledgeable and attentive. Def one of my favs!

Excellent food, service, fair prices, and they toss your Mac and cheese in a wheel of cheese with a…read moretorch. Most likely the best Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. Definitely stop by if you have time. Pretty sure there's a trolly nearby.

The chicken pizza met kebab is delicious! It is made flat like a pizza, then rolled like a wrap. I…read morehighly recommend it.

Fantastic service! DELICIUOS pizza and pasta dishes…read more Easy walk and had a wonderful meal with friends. Highly recommend

I was wanting Italian food and saw Luca Due Ristorante Pizzeria was within walking distance. They…read morealso have great reviews! I checked it out for early dinner and was pleasantly surprised.As I was solo I sat at the bar. I ordered Spaghetti Carbonara which was delicious! Dennis, who was working behind the bar was personable, knowledgable and professional while serving myself and everyone. I will return again and let others know about my lively dining experience at Luca Due Ristorante Pizzeria