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.

Due to extraordinary reviews we looked forward to an amazing Italian meal with our group …read more We were one of the first tables before the rush but almost last ones out . Appetizers Carpaccio with rocket salad and cheese 4 stars Salad Caprese 3 1/2 stars Tomato Soup 3 stars All the appetizers were decent and fresh Entrees Beef Filet with mushrooms and truffle sauce -- beef was disappointing . Chewy and very gamey . Hard to cut through 2 stars Branzino with white wine sauce 3 1/2 stars Calabrese Pizza 4 stars the best if all the entrees we had Carbonara 3 stars very average T Bone Steak - again the beef was very tough, chewy and gamy. The diner had to cover taste with lots of pepper. Parmesan Pasta - 3 1/2 stars , nice show and fun . Pasta was placed on top of huge rounded Parmesan cheese , scraped and combined together.

Delicious Italian cuisine. Had a pasta dish and a pizza, 2 delicacies enough for 2-3 people. Would…read morego back if I could.

Excellent food. Excellent service. The staff is beauty in motion! We went twice while we were in…read moretown. The salad was fresh and the pizza had a perfectly baked crust. Thank you so much for being so kind to two Americans!

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.

Terrible service had open tables and didn't seat us. Don't waste your time. Place looks nice but…read morethe hospitality is what you would expect from someone who doesn't care about service.

Loved everything about this place! It was unusually packed for a Tuesday (probably due to the…read moreamazing weather) and they were understaffed, but every employee was working so hard - AND remained friendly and helpful. Oh- and the was fantastic, too! I went with the classic Margherita - and it was perfect. Definitely big enough to share.

I tried to come on a Friday night and there was a line out the door and they couldn't seat me even…read morethough I was alone and it was only me. So next time I was in town, I was sure to make a reservation. They anticipated my arrival and sat me at the bar. They have WiFi that works! The pizza was really good and you could taste its freshness. I had a couple of cocktails but it was really tempting to get beer on tap. The interior is cozy which adds to La Perla's exclusivity and reservation-only culture because there is limited seating inside. My friend recommended La Perla to me. He goes every time he's in Amsterdam. I can see why. Service was also great and quite friendly.

Fantastic. It is a large space, able to accommodate a large number of people, the patio is huge…read more The owners were absolutely delightful and accommodating. We had first gone to another Italian restaurant that was nearly empty, but due to reservations, they wouldn't take us in. This place was full, but the owner said if we could just wait a few minutes, they had some tables that were leaving. We had the caprese salad to start. It was very good. The mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, basil, everything was fresh, and a nice sized portion, enough for two. We had lasagna that was a shareable size as well. It came out, piping hot, bubbling actually. But we made sure to save room for the cheesecake. Probably the best cheesecake I've ever had. The espresso martini and cappuccino topped it off. This place is quaint, and although super busy, if you have a little patience, it is a fantastic experience. Thank you to the owners for trying so hard to keep up with the volume. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend.

Glad we decided to walk the extra 14 minutes from the Dam square to this jewel in Amsterdam…read more Not only was the food very good, it was one of the most cost efficient meals we have had since being in the city. No sparing on the quantity of seafood provided in each dish. Very good ending to our Holiday.

Here visiting for a few days and found Bella Storia down the road from us for takeout. After a…read morequick chat with the staff in the market section of the restaurant, took home and ate some of the most delicious vegetarian lasagna ever. The pasta was perfectly cooked and piping hot when I got home. The carbonara was amazing as well. Very authentic and delicious food and the best Italian I unexpectedly found!

Have to say the food was amazing and service was outstanding. Please ask for Carlos and he will go…read morethrough the menu, make recommendations and make your eating experience super enjoyable

After wandering around Amsterdam for the day, our family chose this restaurant to go to. The pizza…read morewas delicious. We split two pizzas which were large for our group of five. The entrées on top of that were more than enough food. Also enjoy that evening. We had eggplant Parm, pasta carbonara and tortellini. Our server was great at explaining dishes and helping us make selections. The restaurant is a little warmer where we were seated near the pizza oven. The biggest negative was the person making the pizzas who understandably was hot, but did not want us to observe him even though he is in an open kitchen.

We had high expectations for Sebastian, but it ended up being one of the most frustrating dining…read moreexperiences we've had in Amsterdam. From the moment we started ordering, it felt like we were constantly being told "no." Multiple dishes on the menu weren't available to order, with little explanation or effort to offer alternatives. It was disappointing, especially when we had specifically come to try several of their signature items. The most bizarre part of the evening was the drink service. We asked for wines and liquors that were visibly displayed behind the bar, only to be told they were "reserved for the owner" and unavailable to paying guests. If bottles are on display in a restaurant bar but aren't actually available to customers, they shouldn't be presented as part of the experience. The staff wasn't rude, but the overall attitude came across as unaccommodating and dismissive. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt like we were inconveniencing the restaurant simply by trying to order from the menu. Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish, and we won't be returning. With so many incredible restaurants in Amsterdam that are happy to serve what's on their menu and behind their bar, it's hard to recommend Sebastian. Bar and restaurant staff continuously said "this is the worst day of my life."