Really enjoyed it! Not a wine drinker and they weren't mad.. The service was lovely as well as the ambiance!

Along with outstanding service for our large (work) group and equally outstanding food, I really dug Pesca's clever "fish market meets stock market" approach to offering fresh seafood with a train station-like board for the prices! But, I gotta say: What's with the insanely salty popcorn in the bar area? Our group of Americans (of which I am one) and Europeans debated over whether it was "inedible" salty (our U.S. opinion) or just perhaps a "bit salty" (our European opinion). Small piece of advice: The sardine can with the number written on it to let you know when your table is ready is another clever touch. However, it might not be such a good idea actually open the can and eat the sardines. It could have been anything, but let's just say I had rather rough evening when I got to my hotel later that night (of which much of it was spent on the toilet). read more

A new model that is truly a "theater of fish" experience. We enjoyed the overall experience as well as the order you progress through the selections of food and drinks. On our visit we messed up on the time and arrived over 45 minutes early for our reservation. The place wasn't crowded yet so we asked if we could have a drink in the bar first. They gladly accommodated us and told us they would come and get us when it started to get busy so we wouldn't have to wait in line for the selections. When we did go back into the flow, the fish sommelier (my term, not theirs) guided to the right selections and amount for us - and made the experience informational and fun. They truly try to avoid the over-ordering and food waste you see at so many restaurants. From there the wine steward helped us with our selections which were spot on and we were then taken to our table. As we sat there the large space filled up and got a bit noisy, but not too loud for us to talk between us - and even talk a bit with the couple at the next table. The place filled up with the dinner crowd and the service got a little slow at times - also, one of our dishes was delayed (like they forgot about it or delivered it to the wrong table), but that was eventually remedied. This did mess with our dining experinece a bit (it came basically when my wife was finished eating) - thus the 4 vs 5 stars. In the end the food was very good, the atmosphere fun and enjoyable, and the prices somewhat reasonable for a nice seafood meal. We certainly enjoyed our dining experience here and will definitely go back during our next trip to Amsterdam. read more

One of my middle school students suggested we try Pesca when we traveled to Amsterdam. She was right. We didn't have a reservation (get one) but were told to come back at 8 and they would get us in. It was well worth the wait. When you get there your seafood host gives you a knowledgeable show and tell about the fresh seafood being offered that day. After you select your choice, the incredible chefs prepare it for you. It was the best seafood dinner I have ever had. We enjoyed scallops for an appetizer and monk fish for our meal. They then pair a wine with your choice. Everything was cooked perfectly. The ambience was friendly and lively but it was easy to talk. The prices were reasonable. It ended a perfect trip. read more

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It's a neat venue. The process of buying your meal is refreshing for the middle of Amsterdam. The only negative is the seating is tight. You will sometimes have to share a table. The servers were very helpful and very enthusiastic. read more

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Food: 6 Service: 2 Ambiance: 8 Visiting from the States and we were psyched about this restaurant. Not worth the hype - enter sad face. Pesca is all about ambiance and the "experience" of picking your own fresh catch. The experience ends at the theater of fish though. The process: check in with hostess and given a sardine can with your table number. Pre-order your dinner at the "theater of fish", ushered to the bar, order drinks, then ushered to your table. And then....you are forgotten. No real dedicated server. Slow. Slow. Slow kitchen. Overcooked and oddly seasoned dishes. Octopus was rubbery and flavorless. Oyster special had so much seaweed you couldn't enjoy the flavor of the oyster. The whole fish - turbot was so dryyyyyyy. I love seafood. And this place has all the appeal, all the appearance to satisfy every seafood-phile but they don't know how to cook the beautiful sea animals they so beautifully present. And the service was so bad, it took 3 hours for 2 of us to eat dinner. And we could only get 2 drink orders in. There was a span of 45 minutes we were completely forgotten. I'm all about "the experience" but it literally ends at the front of the house here. Goodbye. read more

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It feels like Pesca calls itself a theater because it's a bit of a scam. Not sure the point of picking out your fish if they only offer one way to cook each type of fish. They also make a big show of telling you how much you're paying for the fish, but then don't tell you how much you're paying for a bottle of tap water and a hunk of bread. Although the flavors of the scallops and tuna were good, both dishes were cold on arrival, and the waiter never checked in on us so I could tell him. I guess we should have expected terrible service with this kitschy "market." read more

Best food I've had in a long time! And the service was wonderful. I went for lunch and it was not busy; service was quick and easy and the food did not take long. It was all delicious. I will be coming back many times! read more

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The food is out of control delicious The experience is like nothing I've ever experienced read more

Pesca - The menu! - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

"Theater of Fish" concept was very well executed for an upscale restaurant. When you walk in, you are briefed of the seafood selection of the day and choose your own pieces. The seafood connoisseur then explain to you how the chef will be preparing your seafood of choice, which is a fixed cooking method. You then move on to the next station, where there is a wine connoisseur providing recommendations for alcoholic beverages based on the seafood options you have chosen. Our favorites were scallop (fresh with the BEST mushrooms and cream sauce I've ever had), along with the skrei fish. Definitely make reservation to come eat here - you will not regret it. read more

The food here was amazing. They provide an awesome experience where you essentially choose your own adventure with your food and wine choice. The service was amazing, from beginning to end. I never had any problems. I really enjoyed the communal eating area we were seated at, it gave a family feel while not being too crowded or lacking privacy for our small party. I would definitely recommend this place. The smoked oysters were my favorite read more

Truly one of the best dining experiences I've ever had - PESCA "Theatre of Fish" in Amsterdam. You arrive and delivered a chilled glass of champagne - ushered then to the fish market to pick out your fresh catch of the day and sides. You follow that by visiting with the sommelier and choose your cocktails and wines for the meal in the bar area. Then take to your seats - community tables yet plenty of room. Everything is family style and you're encouraged to keep your plates for sustainability reasons. Food starts to arrive and is prepared beautifully- our favorites were the scallops, sea bass and oysters. Exquisite concept and delicious meal top to bottom. Wine pairings were tasty and reasonably priced. Many to choose from. Finished with the cheesecake that could top any I've had in NYC. Go and go often. read more

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The theater of fish proved to be more than just a flashy show for tourists, it turned out to be an amazing gastronomic experience from start to finish. Picking out the fish, pairing a bottle of wine with the meal, and the 5 star food experience was without fault. Every piece of food was prepared expertly with care and taste. read more

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The experience of choosing our fish at their fish market was really fun, and the food was amazing! The fish was incredibly fresh and well prepared. Our waitress Mille was amazing as well, she was patient with our changes and very helpful. Love the concept and food. This is an experience you don't want to miss. read more

Food and service were great! The miso salad had great flavor and was very fresh. The shared plates were a great way to create a communal feeling and then everyone could talk about the dishes together. Plus, the wine was great as well. read more

Pesca - Salad - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Unsure why there aren't more reviews - maybe more locals dine here? Place was great - really enjoyed the marketplace feel & the concept. The check in process wasn't quite smooth - the hostess is also a server and might also be a bartender so you could wait a while to check in. After checking in, you choose your selection of fish/seafood (everything looked fresh) & ask how it's prepared. Also ask what side dishes are available (we were offered bread, two types of salad and frites). You then move on to the bar for drinks/water & once complete - you are seated at a table. Service is spotty once seated. Food gets delivered and you have to flag down for anything else needed. However - overall good experience. The winner dishes were the Mediterranean sea bass, octopus, fried calamari & liked the preparation of the scallops. The prawns were disappointing - they were mushy. The bread was freshly baked. We came back to dine a 2nd time. read more

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This is seriously a dining experience. If you don't go here, YOU MISSED OUT! Staff or artists(?) are beyond knowledgeable and welcoming. We checked in and were a little early so we got to hangout in the bar area they have set aside so that you get a one on one with your food and wine selection. One glass of wine in and they take you into the 'theater of fish' where you get to select your dinner in raw form by weight. The menu constantly updates as things sell out but every single choice and the way the kitchen prepares it is truly beautiful. Wine sommelier is in the next room to help pair a bottle with your dinner. This is a meal I will remember forever and I'll take every opportunity to come back! read more

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The entire experience here was fantastic. You pick your fresh seafood as you walk in, then pick your wine. We had a tuna ceviche, monk fish and mussels and all were fresh and delicious. Service was very friendly. The atmosphere was lively and fun. I highly recommend! read more

Visiting Amsterdam I didn't know what to expect when it came to the food. This restaurant was recommended by the hostess. The ambiance and restaurant was welcoming and a nice vibe. I had the steak , corn and coquito drink. Everything was delicious. I would definitely come back here again. read more

This is an excellent restaurant with an interesting gimmick, first you pick your own fish , including shellfish, and veggies, and then you go to the bar and pick your own beverage, wine or beer or soft drinks. Everything is then cooked or poured and served. Barbecued prawns and monkfish were superb and super fresh. Service was excellent and the ambiance was very nice. read more

This place was amazing. A truly great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend. The fish was excellent and so fresh. You start with a glass of champagne while you pick out your fish. They let you know how it will be prepared. From their you pick out your wine before being seated. Everything we had was so delicious. The mussels and scallops were excellent and the fish was cooked perfectly. One of the best dining experiences I have had read more

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Amazing service, amazing food, great sectioned seating. Very top notch experience and fav restaurant in NL. Highly recommend

Great ambience, service and food. Such a cool experience. Seafood was fresh and delicious. Best food we had in Amsterdam. Cute Decor. Cute bathroom for selfies. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Fresh seafood prepared to order with creative culinary expertise. Unique and brilliant concept. Staff outstanding and ambiance on point! read more

This was the best Restuarant, meal in the many times we have been to Amsterdam. Everything about this place was so unique , so delicious,so welcoming , so inspiring from the minute you walk through the door you're welcomed by a lovely hostess who offers you a drink of sparkling wine, while you wait to order your dinner(very short wait). First there is no menu! The front of the restaurant has fish caught that day on ice and you pick from that selection! How cool is that! The selection was pretty awesome the night we went, we both were able to get what we wanted. Then you go to the wine room to select your wine great selection from inexpensive to very. They open the bottle and put it on a bucket filled with ice for our Coppola white wine. Then you are escorted to your table and there is a metal rack behind each table to hang your wine so your wine doesn't stay on the table, love that idea. The oysters were delicious. The salad was extra yummy . I had lobster and langostine grilled to perfection and my spouse had grill octopus and tuna tartare with avocado mousse.OMG everything was just delicious . In addition they also use part of their profits not revenues to help finance a foundation that helps keep the Earth clean the sea in particular! we loved it we highly highly recommend it and can't wait to return to the Pesca "theater of fish" read more

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Delish seafood. Super fresh. Fun atmosphere but the seating can be weird if you are short. Lol

Love the concept of the place. No set menu - you pick your seafood from their "market" for that evening. After selecting your food, you pick your wine/beverage. Restaurant has a cool look and the staff was very nice. The food was good, just not quite the level I was expecting. Overall, a nice experience. read more

Amazing design, select your fish and they prepare and cook it. Great service. Visiting Amsterdam from the states on a Europe trip read more

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Fabulous eating experience! You pick your own fresh fish/seafood with the guidance of a 'fish master' who explains how the item(s) will be cooked and advises on sides that complement the dishes. You then move on to a wine bar where someone will advise you on best wine pairings with you selected food. From the dining room, you have a view of the kitchen and can see your food being prepared. The staff if absolutely wonderful, very knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive. This is a one of a kind experience that I would highly recommend for the discriminate eater :) read more

10 out of 10. One of the best food experiences in Amsterdam. The service was unique where you choose your fish from the market and the seller made some great suggestions. After that we moved to the wine selection with plenty to offer. I thought the ambiance was nice and I couldn't keep my eyes off everyone else's food. I would come back if I visit again. read more

This restaurant serves up seafood family style. There are restaurants that has a counter to sell seafood but none offer fish mongers up front to help you pick your dishes (probably more prominent along the coast in Italy, or Barcelona etc) Genius idea there. The wait staff offer great service. We ordered grill bass, prawns, scallops, softshell crabs that came when brussel sprouts and beets salad. We waited at least half an hour (from the time we got seated) for softshell crabs and prawns. It took another 10 -15 mins for the rest of the food to show up. The restaurant was only about one third full. Everything was decent, cooked to the point except the oyster mushrooms that came with the sprouts. We thought it was an odd choice to pair mushrooms, sprouts with sea bass. Nonetheless it's a fun concept to experience with friends and family. read more

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We loved this whole experience!! From the moment we walked in we were enthusiastically greeted, concept explained and the fun began! Everything we ordered, there were 6 of us, was amazing. Even better, when the check arrived, we were pleasantly surprised! Loved everything about it. read more

SO MUCH FUN! This was such a great dining experience in Amsterdam. you arrive and are greeted with a glass of cava, then taken to the Fish Market where your guide helps you select fish and side dishes for your meal. You then stop at the wine market to find wine to pair with your dinner. Everything we ordered was delicious. Oysters, scallops, the TURBOT!!! Burrata salad...all well prepared and executed. Don't miss this in Amsterdam! read more

Great food and wonderful people. Let bed the whole experience. What more can you say.

Pesca is a fun concept! Enter to a "fish market", choose what you'd like to eat from an ice table loaded with mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, langoustine, lobster and several kinds of fish. Then you head to the wine and beer room where you have many choices to accompany your meal. The staff is friendly and fun. Next, head to your table and wait for your prepared food to arrive. The quality of the dishes varied a bit but the simplest preparations were best...raw oysters, grilled branzino. The room is lively, loud and filled with groups out to have fun. The price feels a little steep for what it is but it was a memorable night! read more

Amazing place, must visit in Amsterdam!!! Perfect service. Experience of the 'theater of seafood ' Very unique place read more

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Interesting concept. I like the idea to serve fish for a reasonable price. It's good to make the consumer part of the process. Nice interior. Beautiful fish market in the front and open kitchen in the back. But you have to be willing to serve yourself. Pick your fish, but also organize your own napkins and plates. You'll not be served at your table. We ordered the Zeebaars. The smokiness was amazing. Great place, but be ready to serve yourself. It's not catered for fine dining (probably the concept). You eat what you get, and what you get is good. Not sure if I'm coming back. If we had more attention at our table this place could possibly bump up to a 4. read more

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Pesca is the best restaurant experience in Amsterdam! If you are looking for something unique, don't miss Pesca. The food is exquisite and the price reasonable for the excellent quality. If sea bass is available order it. You won't regret it! read more

Service was great! You get to pick what you want to eat in the beginning. The pricing is pretty in the middle range, we ordered 2 appetizer 3 drinks 2 main courses and the pricing was about 34 euro each. It's shared per table. Love the two appetizers! The tuna tartar was delicious! I don't eat octopus, but I love the octopus that they prepared there. read more

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Great food , great food , cool atmosphere , did I mention great food , smoked whole fish , octopus and shrimps and so much more so good. Homemade limoncello dynamite and da girls at the front of the house and waitresses all do an extraordinary job and keep things welcoming and fun! Salute read more