If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

Booked a table for two at The Pantry. Completely dissatisfied with the dining experience. We…read morearrived five minutes before our reservation time. We felt like if we had been just a minute late, our table would have been given to someone else. Head Server rushed us to a table. The tables were packed like sardines in a can...barely enough room to sit down. Head server reminded us that we have only an hour and a half time slot for dinner. We then waited 20 minutes before another server took our orders, appetizer took another 20 minutes to be served. We didn't get our main dishes until an hour into our dining time slot. Because The Pantry crowds diners so tightly together, the place is extremely loud...so loud that I felt I like I was part of the adjoining tables' conversations. We could not hear eachother. It was impossible to hold a conversation. It was school cafeteria loud. We were unable to talk about the day and enjoy our meals...the noise was too distracting. Our food was nothing special. It tasted just ok. We expected it to taste better. The sauerkraut tasted pickled...like out of a jar. The red cabbage was overly sweet. The stew had only four chunks of beef. Overall, the food didn't taste fresh made. My wife could have cooked a better dinner at home. When visiting a new country, one expects better food (quality and taste) for 60 Euro. Not sure why other patrons line up to eat here. We will not return to The Pantry.

My family and I visited Amsterdam, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Very elegant fine dining…read moreexperience. It is in the lobby hotel, and when you walk into the hotel it's directly to your left. The service was amazing, everyone was very friendly. We had Rose as our server, she was very personable and gave great recommendations about the menu. My family and I got the fish special, the flat iron steak, the mussels, and the crème brûlée. Would highly recommend all of these dishes, they were delicious! Would recommend this place if you are visiting Amsterdam. Great restaurant for family dinners or a date night!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

Food 10/10 We ordered the five course Chef's Menu. They also…read morehad an eight-course Signature Menu, but we were way too stuffed after this one, I knew we would not have been able to fully enjoy the other longer meal. Each dish was beautifully presented and consisted of the freshest local ingredients, largely seafood Atmosphere 10/10 Absolutely STUNNING views over the lake, located in a quiet neighborhood near Amsterdam. Gazing out at the lake as we drank some champagne and enjoyed some amuse bouche was such a vibe. Spacious interior, all the details were super intricate and it was a great place to enjoy the sunset and gaze at the stars once the meal concluded. Service 10/10 Super accommodating service, friendly and not snobbish at all.

Fantastic food, great service, and a great atmosphere--we loved the atmosphere. Also, there was a…read moregreat wine selection. We didn't even notice how five hours went by! We highly recommend it for special (or not) occasions!

There were some enticing options on the menu, but the quesadilla I ordered wasn't the most…read moreflavorful. I believe the food was slightly overpriced for the quality, but was fairly standard for Amsterdam. I was pleased with the service. The interior isn't the most up-to-date, but it is a café vibe. I

Great location with some outdoor seating along a canal. Service is friendly and quick. The food we…read moreordered was delicious and presented well on the plate.

We were recommended Jansz before arriving in Amsterdam, and it turned out to be a great pick for…read moreour first night. We were staying at Pulitzer Amsterdam, so the location couldn't have been easier. The atmosphere is relaxed but still feels special, and the service was attentive without being over the top. The beef tartare was excellent, really well balanced and a generous portion. The salmon with roasted tomatoes and Parmesan foam was cooked perfectly, and the flavors worked together without feeling heavy. The sea bass beurre blanc was another solid choice. We also ordered fries with a Gouda crème dipping sauce, which were hard to stop eating. For dessert, the chocolate tartelette was rich and easily enough for two to share. A really strong start to the trip and a place we'll definitely remember.

Such a wonderful European ambiance for nice romantic dinner. Was in Amsterdam for the weekend and…read morewas able to secure a reservation at this quaint little place. Its on a side street so was easy to get a ride to drop us off near one of the major streets. Small selection of wines that ranged from moderate to very expensive. We ordered a bottle of red wine for the meal. We ordered the 1/2 dozen oysters which was nice size and easily consumed. Highly recommend. We ordered the Dry Aged Filet Mignon and the Halibut for our meals. Both were amazing. The steak comes with fries so we should not have ordered the smashed potatoes. The potatoes weren't very good and didn't add anything to a perfect meal. We really enjoyed the entire experience.

Really was a nice place. The ambience was nice. The staff was wonderful. The stakes were great. I…read morehad 0 the smaller steak and it was perfect being that we also had the deep fried cauliflower, shrimp croquettes, smoked salmon as appetizers. All the appetizers were great. I think the smoked salmon was the most amazing. The steaks were fixed to perfection. The perfect temperature and the garlic gravy was amazing. If you want the spice, try the Bali gravy. The molten chocolate cake is delicious. Not a fan of their creme brulee. Definitely will be going back the next time I visit Amsterdam.

Lovely atmosphere and was recommended by a local friend of mine. We were able to walk in on a…read moreMonday night and the place was hopping. The beef poke was great and I wish my steak salad was too. The salad part was j-amazing. It had a bit of heat and great texture. The beef tenderloin was supposed to be medium rare but it was well done to a bit past well done into the chewy world. Had it been medium rare, it would be five stars. Otherwise, a nice vibe, peeps, and food.

The dim sum here is better than at Chinese restaurant. Hamburger was very good. My Miso soup was a…read morelittle too salty. Service here is fabulous. We also watched the World Cup final between the Netherlands and the USA. Even though we were cheering for the USA, the staff was wonderful (and we didn't get food poisoning haha).

This was my husband's and my first dinner in Amsterdam! The Hacée and the stamppot are heaven! I…read morelove the plates are mismatched and have been for decades! Reading the menu was fun! We dropped off our little frame with our mothers in it. The server originally asked us to place it wherever we see fit, but the owner (she has the manager vibe) came over and helped us picked an even better spot! Service was what I thought was slow, but then we learned that Dutch people are very customer-focused, so we had to initiate an eye contact and signal to them that we are ready to close our check. I also found out that tipping is not required. Who would have thought? Oh, and also water is not free. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation because this place very packed for the duration of our meal and some people got turned away.

Popular joint serving up Dutch Comfort food. Make a reservation - it gets busy. We made it easy and…read moreopted for the sampler plate for 2. Comes with two kinds of beef stew, 2 two kinds of potatoes, apple sauce, cabbage, and sausages over mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Everything was really good! No strong flavors, but all cooked well. Service was very good and the ambiance is funny! Place is covered with pictures of moms that the customers have brought in. We loved it! N*joy...

This is my second time at the Oliver's and for the resident who lives nearby, I must admit that…read morethis place has a solid lunch and dinner offerings at the affordable price. I have tried: Fish salad (amazing!!!), chicken salad (was good) and the burger (very flavourful! loved it!) about $15 per person if one of you decides to have a glass of wine with the lunch. To be honest this is my favorite place in this neighborhood...

Would it be too corny to say: Oliver's, Olive-you now?…read more The way to my little yelpey heart is: 1) food 2) at least pretending you care about what I think 3) good service. Happy to say that after an initial disappointment with what I found to be an overpriced salad, Oliver's has redeemed itself! As per my earlier review, I began the night drinking with colleagues, unsponsored by work, unfortunately. It was pointed out that the beer prices are actually very reasonable (I don't notice if work is paying...). The service was prompt and friendly - no easy feat in Amsterdam! Rare were the moments when our glasses went dry or our mouths were left without crunchy, deep-fried goodness. My boyfriend and I stayed for dinner and each had the ribeye steak. The chef kindly accommodated my weird request to have polenta with my steak instead of fries and wow was I glad he did! The steak was good quality and served with a variety of veg. It could have done with a tad more seasoning or more of the red wine jus it came with, but overall, delightful. The polenta was amazing! It is fried, so no health points here but the crispy outside with a creamy centre - I think there was a hint of parmasan in there - was divine. Later in the meal, the chef got creative with dessert, giving me both white and dark chocolate cake. What more could a girl ask for? I'm glad I gave Oliver's a second chance. We had a great conversation with the manager Halpert after our meal and it's clear that Oliver's and Co. take customer service very seriously. I will gleefully drink AND eat here to excess in future. :)

Exceptional and consistent. Ive been 5 times and told others to go and every dish has been…read moredelicious and interesting. Also, amazing lighting and great staff. 9.7 out of 10

Really excellent food in a lovely "greenhouse" setting. Everything we had was terrific, and the…read moreservice was as good as you'd expect from Amsterdam. It's also not very noisy in the greenhouse area, so if you're scheduling a dinner (like ours) where you want to be able to have a serious conversation, this is a great place for it. The staff here will work very carefully with any members of your party who have food allergies, so remember to fill out that part of your reservation form. Good wine list, too. They had a couple of Alto Adige wines I didn't see elsewhere in Amsterdam.