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    Pompa

    4.2 (221 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak , best in Amsterdam. A+++++ Tagliata di Manzo
    Adrian S.

    I came twice during my stay. The second time was the best. The waitress wad fun, Constanza is Amazing

    Lisa F.

    After a full day of sightseeing, art museum & tours, we wanted to wind down the evening in a casual, comfortable cafe with comfort food vibes. Pompa, a recommendation from our Hotel Concierge, fit the bill and was within walking distance of our Hotel. https://lisaefreedman.com/pompa-a-hidden-gem-in-amsterdams-evolving-food-scene/

    Sherika F.

    The ambience is really nice too. It was a great day out, so I sat outside, which I am so happy that I did. The service was great. My server made sure to be very attended at my table, and I got my glass of wine and food fairly quickly. The menu changes often but that day, I had the truffle pasta. The pasta was soooo good!

    Pasta Bolognese ....

    Return visit for Pasta Bolognese. Pasta Carbonara was a 101% Bolognese was a 100%. How do you go wrong. If ever in Amsterdam again dinner is covered. Business practice was terrible regarding a Wine opening.. lost a customer and now review changed to 1 star ...

    Dianna M.

    This restaurant has been decorated so beautifully for Christmas! Cute and quaint interior. We sat at a window and enjoyed watching the world go by. The service and fast and the food delicious! We would recommend Pompa for a speedy, delicious lunch!

    0/10 recommend, The servers were extremely rude and the food was terrible. Do not come here if you want to enjoy your meal.
    Kahlim D.

    Service was terrible clearly young arrogant people working here. Also the food is mediocre at best and portions will leave you hungry

    Arnold L.

    Pasta was really good and sandwiches are nice. Service is fast and efficient. Cozy restaurant close to the museum and shopping. Upstairs has some nice views to the canal.

    Tomato soup and burrata sandwich

    This was such a cute little restaurant! We were just walking by and decided to pop in. The tomato soup was fantastic, and the service was quick and kind. However, the burrata sandwich was pretty hard and just okay. I'd probably skip it next time--unless I'm ducking in to escape the rain and craving some soup.

    Pasta Gamberi

    De bonnes pâtes, bien cuites, mais peut-être meilleures pour beaucoup si elles ne sont pas al dente ! Le goût est assez bon et les saveurs sont subtiles. Les gambas sont bien préparées. Un bon plat dans l'ensemble !

    Lisa K.

    Had this place saved for my visit to Amsterdam and it did not disappoint. Even though it was busy when I walked in, got seated in their downstairs area and ordered a Chardonnay and the seafood pasta which was delicious. So glad I had the chance to check this place out.

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    Andrew S.

    My wife and I stopped by Pompa our first night in Amsterdam and we were very impressed! Quaint little tapas place in the museum district, quiet when we went which we love. Our first course was manchego cheese, Serrano ham, bread and olives, and lamb lollipops. Every bite was simply delicious, but the lamb was the star of the show! So tender and lean and savory, when the course was done there were only bones left. The bread was freshly baked, crusty and warm, and served with olives & fresh aioli. We were still hungry so we got a few more plates. Lamb kebabs (suggested by the waitress), calamari, and more bread & olives (because I love fresh bread!) again, we loved every bite! My wife washed everything down with a couple glasses of chilled Spumante while I had Heineken (Amsterdam after all). Service was excellent. It was pretty empty but the place is quite small so I got the sense it would be the same regardless. Like most European service it was attentive without being overbearing. They want you to enjoy your meal and the experience without having to answer a ton of "how is everything" questions. We ate at probably a dozen places during our trip and Pompa was hands down our favorite.

    Combination plate! Everything was good but small portion for the price.
    Sadie A.

    Overall really tasty! Some plates were a miss but we just miss ordered (don't get a panini if you can have the delish pasta), walked right in and got seated and the employees were very nice. Cute place and fun to go with family or friends. I recommend the penne funghi (it was everyone at the tables favorite!)

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    A good chicken panini. Nothing amazing. Nice patio. Good service. Reasonable price points. Enjoy Amsterdam!

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    We ordered pasta, lamb chops, and fish soup. They are not good. However, you do get nice bread and chips

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    Wow! That's all I have to say. What a place I would have never thought this place held such a Gem cook inside. It's so legit you'll love it

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    Delicious food. First night in Amsterdam and this was the choice for dinner. Great food, great wine and fantastic service.

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    6 years ago

    AMAZING food, best meal I had in Amsterdam. Plenty of options and great service. highly recommended

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    Enjoyed tapas and wine on the sidewalk. Very nice. Would visit again. Really enjoyed the sardines and the pickled anchovies.

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    Perfect stop after Museums. Great outdoor seating, friendly staff and good food. Picky kids even found stuff they liked!

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    Very good food in a cute restaurant, run by very pleasant people. Totally recommend.

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    9 years ago

    I had hummus all my life, this was a delicious hummus plate with onions caramélisée and lots of olive oil. Everything we ordered was great.

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    Nice restaurant with good food. Wait stand very nice. Get the lambchops. Guy behind the counter reuses the mints so dont eat those.

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    13 years ago

    The lasagne bolognese and the risotto were delicious! However, the service wasn't that good.

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    We stopped in after the Van Gogh museum and before the Rijksmuseum after reading other Yelp reviews.

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    Hostaria

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    4.3(29 reviews)
    2.1 kmJordaan, Centrum
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    Another very nice Italian place in the little Italy street from Amsterdam…read more Don't expect pizza's here though this is a real kitchen! This very small Italian is always packed. In the open kitchen you can see (and hear!) the chef work his magic. The bread, the starters, the fresh home made pasta's and the secondi's are all amazing. They import a lot from Italy themselves, and you can even but a bottle of olive oil here. The place is full of ferrari signs, foto's of Sophia Loren, etc. It feels like a second home. Great for a nice romantich night out or a double date, maybe not so good if you go with more then 4 people, as the place is very small. Expect to spend about 115 euro for 2 persons incl a bottle of wine. Make sure you reserve a table!

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