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.

90 minutes for two beers, one appetizer, and one pizza. Food was delicious, but the service was not…read morethe best, seemed like everyone was being attended to except for us. People got their food sooner than us and were talked to by their server. We were not. When I asked for the check and paid, it prompted me to tip. That shocked me because other restaurants with great service and traditional Dutch did not ask for one. Good food, poor service, took too long for what it was.

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!

Hostaria is an Italian restaurant situated in the Jordan area, the little Italy of Amsterdam. After…read morereading the reviews, we thought we'd give this one a try. On the outside it doesn't look all too fancy. Inside, the tables are closely arranged; making getting up from your table quite a challenge at times. However the waitress was friendly, and the atmosphere cosy. I had the truffle tagliatelle, which tasted excellent, but sadly wasn't cooked properly; it stuck together. Same goes for the pasta with sausage we had. Maybe the secondi taste better, but I'm not prone to go check them out after this experience. All in all, good service, but for the pricing they might pay a little more attention to the food.

Cute little Italian restaurant near the city center of Amsterdam! If you're looking for a great…read moreItalian meal, come to this cozy little spot. We have the mushroom raviolis and a pasta dish, which I was definitely not disappointed about! The service was good. Looked like it was locally owned, older gentleman that was serving us and taking care of everyone in the area. Also, pasta came from a cheese wheel! So good. Keep in mind the restaurant is smaller so it may not be great for larger parties but overall, I highly recommend coming here!!

Great location, appearing to be a mom/pops restaurant. Very intimate ambiance. A younger gentleman…read morewas our server, and he was wonderful--very attentive, checking on us several times and keeping our wine and water glasses full. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. We had planned to order dessert, but after the appetizer, pasta, and wine, we were completely stuffed! Highly recommend this spot.

One of the best meals we had while visiting Amsterdam and the Netherlands. This place has excellent…read morecustomer service from when you walk in and they offer to take your jacket. We opted for the tasting menu (different items) along with the wine pairings and that was very fun. The food is delicious - particularly loved the breads and the hazelnut soup. Love that the wine pairings differ based on what you order (and not the same for the whole table). The ambiance was cozy and fancy, but not stuffy. Enjoyed the meal thoroughly.

My husband and I went to Bussia to celebrate his birthday. We got the 5 course tasting menu and it…read morewas an amazing experience. We were seated on the upper level with prime viewing of the kitchen which we loved watching the chefs prepare and plate the meals. Restaurant was well decorated and modern. Service was great and they had a nice birthday surprise sparkler in his dessert. We loved everything and will definitely come back to try some other dishes the next time we are in Amsterdam.

Amazing food at Pizzeria Bella Roma! The prices were very reasonable for the quality of food. I…read moretried the seafood pasta and it was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Great spot for a delicious meal, and I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend!

Solid pizzeria with friendly service at the heart of Amsterdam. Plenty of seating inside and you…read moredon't need a reservation. The pizza was good. Had the Burrata pizza. Thin crust, crunchy and flavorful toppings. Only thing lacking was the tiramisu for dessert which was mostly whipped cream. The layer that was tiramisu was good and alcoholic though. Overall, good place for pizza but I'd skip the tiramisu.

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!

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.

Fresh made pasta. I had the pumpkin ravioli with a burnt butter on top. Very good. Very light and…read moredelicate. Basket of bread. Very friendly & helpful with the handwritten menu. Atmosphere is nothing special, very basic. Basic tables. Just know you are going for the homemade pasta dishes. Handwritten menu on one page. I would come back.

We found a recommendation for Salvatorica in a TikTok comment. Fresh, homemade pasta is their…read morespecialty (they don't even serve wine) and they're really good at it. I went with a group of 3 and tried 4 different pasta dishes. The Pasta Salvatorica, which includes the fish of the day, was our favorite, but the artichoke ravioli, spinach ravioli, and mushroom pasta were also delicious. The menu and receipts are handwritten, so overall the restaurant had a really homey touch.

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.

Pretty good Italian cuisine. I arrived around 7pm and they were able to find a small table to me…read more Others coming in after that were turned away without a reservation. They ran out of the wine I wanted (Nebbiolo) since they were not getting their next shipment for another week but provided an alternate. I ordered the lasagnette and it was very different than what I thought I would get. It was lasagna like with a brown and cream sauce. Overall, very tasty. Portions are not too big but good since I wanted dessert. I had the non tiramisu that I saw on the reviews. It was really delicious. Prices were reasonable and service was good.

We dined at Locanda on a Saturday evening. Staff was overwhelmed by a full dining room. We waiting…read moreabout 10 minutes for water and about 15-20 minutes for our drinks (wine). Staff seemed stressed, but were doing their best. Enjoyed a nice meal. Never were asked for another glass of wine, but My heart felt for them. Tough night I'm sure.