In A Nutshell:…read more -Tapas Duende is the first tapas restaurant that opened in Amsterdam. -It was recommended to me by a local bike tour guide & he didn't disappoint! -If you are in the mood for some really tasty tapas, this is the place to go. -Tucked away in the Jordaan neighborhood, you will find this spot. -It can get packed very quickly, so go early to secure a table. -I ordered their salad, clams, shrimp & mushroom dishes. -They all fit perfectly together like a puzzle. Overall, the service was friendly, the environment cozy & the price was right :)

Everything was excellent- the service, food and ambiance. I felt like I was in Spain!read more

We stopped in for a snack and beer. Cute and cozy vibe. We…read moregot the fried anchovies and the grilled prawns. All were delicious although the anchovies were too much for my husband lol and I though I did my best, I barely dented that plate. They were really good with their bread and garlic aioli. Great spot, would have loved to have tried more.

Having been to Spain in the recent years, was really hoping to get some good Spanish tapas after…read moreseeing the place having a reasonably high rating. The food served were definitely the traditional Spanish tapas. We had the pata negra jamon Iberico which were okay but was really hoping to get the acorn-fed black pig ham but they did not have it. Other dishes we tried were the pulpo (octopus), boquerones (sardines) served in olive oil and garlic, ham and codfish croquettes, bread with aioli. Total was about 46 EU. I really enjoyed the sardines and the croquettes but the other dishes were just okay. The place was very lively with scribbles of writings on the wall left by the patrons.

THis may have been the best meal we had in Amsterdam (though we had multiple excellent ones...)…read more We borrowed bikes from the Leonardo boutique and biked around the city, and had a lovely, lovely day.. Came across this place serendipitously and it seemed like a nice place to try. Had exquisite service, sat outside, all that great stuff.. Wine food, you know how it goes. Located in a really cute neighborhood the whole experience was a win, win, win... Highly recco and would be eager to return!

Absolutely delicious - the variety of pinchos was outstanding and they were all truly delicious…read more Staff was very attentive and welcoming - highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant!

Delicious food and cozy ambience. The olives and patatas bravas deserve their own menu section. My…read moremom commented that she's never had sardines this fresh before. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable.

What a treat to have Spanish tortilla, amazing olives, & delicious jamón when you are freezing in…read morethe snow and rain in Amsterdam!

It's 9:20 pm on a Thursday. The restaurant isn't exactly empty but it's obviously not full…read more *One* single brown guy walks in and asks to be seated and is told that they are no longer seating people. 'Perhaps they close at 10' he thinks and walks out. On a whim he checks the restaurant times. Apparently the place is open till 11:30. He walks back in and asks why, if the restaurant is open till 11:30 that he can't be seated at 9:20 and he is told that they are "still trying to catch up" What exactly am I, the brown guy in question, supposed to think? You want me to be believe that you won't seat anyone for 2 hours and 10 minutes but keep the place open? Or the much more obvious explanation...

Upon arrival we were afraid to walk into a tourist trap, being so close to the center. But we were…read moresurprised in the nice kind of way! The tapas on the menu are typical Spanish, finding the ones that you would see in any average Spanish bar. Tia Rosa just made and presented them in a way that was not average. Both the presentation, with side salads, herbs and sauces made the tapas really nice and tasty. Besides that the service and the location are of the best you can get. Being situated on one of the nicest canals in Amsterdam centre, with the bridges lighted and barely any cars passing by, makes your diner even more special. The waiters very kind and accommodating. Overall a good experience and a good place to eat tapas. Note: even a Spaniard agrees with this!

As far as Amsterdam goes I feel this was a solid four stars. Now Spanish tapas versus anywhere else…read moreis different of course but this was a good compromise. We came in with a massive group and the staff was more than happy to help us out and cater to our needs. Getting a refill on our drinks was the only thing which took time but it wasn't unreasonable. The top is themselves were surprisingly quick to the table. As for the tapas, just about everything was tasty. For vegetarian stuff the green peppers were great as usual, but make sure to put salt on them. The tomatoes are also really tasty and patatas brava of course. The mushrooms were a little ordinary though. The paella looked really good and tasted so according to others even though I didn't try it. Will certainly go back with a smaller group to try out other dishes.

We went here with a group on a Friday night. It was pretty crowded and we came with no reservation…read morebut luckily there were still a few tables in the back (also because we arrived pretty late, around 9.). This place is really cozy. It reminds me of Pata Negra, with the tiles on the wall and being so dark. The service was fast here. The friendly waitress came quickly to ask us if we wanted drinks and also came quickly when we wanted to order the food. The food also arrived fast, There were plenty of choices on the menu. Fish, meat or vegetarian. All good. We tried a few different things like grilled sardines, patatas bravas, lamb chops, olives, stuffed eggs, chicken, gamba's pil pil. Everything was so yummy! This place really knows quality. I loved it, especially the lamb chops and the gamba's. Everything was for a fair price as well. If you order 2 dishes a person with your party (dishes will be like 6,50) and start of with some bread and olives, have about 2 drink it will cost you like like 22 each. Not much! I will certainly come back and try more veggie dishes next time because they looked great as well.

If you want great food in Amsterdam (and I know this is Spanish), come to this place. We've been…read morehere nearly a week only but we've been to this place 3x already, the first time was late in the evening when we asked them if their kitchen was open and the man said, "Well, if you come in now, we'll cook for you." Our favorite is the grilled squid and octopus. The anchovies were great, too. The service was wonderful and the place homey. They don't rush you to leave.

My husband and I ordered take out from this restaurant. We got chicken soup and two sandwiches…read more(chorizo and ham). We were not feeling well and wanted a simple dinner. The soup appeared to be made with bouillon and not authentic chicken soup and was super salty. The ham sandwhich had a rancid taste. The chorizo sandwhich again was super salty and they forgot to add the peppers. Honestly left most of the food and it was not cheap ( 34 euros). Bottom line: don't take out from this place.

Ducked into Joselito while trying to escape the rain and to find a place for lunch. It's a tapas…read morerestaurant, which worked out well since I was looking for a very light early lunch. Food (4/5): Had the lamb chops with potatoes, and I also tried some of the lamb stew. The stew was great with tender meat and flavorful. Unfortunately, my lamb chops were dry. Service (5/5): Our waitress was friendly. Be aware that in Europe when they ask if you want water, it is to purchase. I forgot and our bottle of water was $7. Ambiance (4/5): Good amount of tables inside or outside seating.

Overall we like the tapas of this restaurant. The quality of food and taste is good. The spare ribs…read morelook exactly like the lamb chop lollipops in the States, which could be a little confusing but it's all good. The rest rooms are located in the basement through steep stairs which could be inconvenient to some consumers.

I came here with a work colleague that loves Asian cuisine and has eaten it all over the world and…read morehas even lived for many years in various parts of Asia. So he knows a thing or two about Adrian cuisine. I can honestly say that my meal was the best Asian meal I've ever had! It was so incredibly tasty! The cuisine is a fusion of Chinese and Japanese and I've never tasted anything so good!! The staff are so helpful and polite and couldn't do enough for us. Needless to say my colleague was utterly delighted! I'll be back for more for sure.

In a city of amazing restaurants De Hu's stands out. I stumbled by this place by accident after…read morelearning a "must visit each time I'm in town" restaurant had closed. If ever this place gets less then 5 stars, that person has no taste buds. I started with a spicy salmon roll which was da bomb. I could attempt to go into details but I won't do it justice. Just go. I followed it up with Dim Sum and it's Japanese equivalent. For people back home in the 506 that's dumplings or "des dough boy". I don't usually have dessert but after having the best dim sum of my life I chose some salted caramel ice cream rig that almost killed me with joy. I also cannot forget to mention the wonderful waitress working that night that was very helpful. Wonderful place. I'll be back. I don't remember what I had to drink but if you deduct a star at a food joint because of drinks...you stink

This restaurant is sleek and modern, and positioned in a festive area…read more The staff is friendly, attractive and energetic. I really wanted to enjoy this place more than I did, but the menu is very limited compared to what I have seen in other tapas restaurants. I chose the croquettes and a toasted bread with a tomato topping. Both were okay, but rather bland. In my opinion, the menu could use a revamp.

We visited Barca for drinks and it was a solid place for them. While we were in the area, we…read morestopped by here as another nearby bar was packed and couldn't find any seats. Therefore, Barca came to our rescue. Barca is a Spanish restaurant, so red wine is a must. And from what we discovered, Barca had the best prices for wine, compared to many bars we had visited. Glasses were about six bucks, US dollars, and the pours were fair. Yet, if wine isn't your thing, they do have a full bar. Many people were dining in, and what came out of the kitchen looked yummy! But the bar area that we were in was spacious and nice. Service was also very good. Glad to have found a place while traveling for glasses of malbec.