awesome spot to sit and people watch and eavesdrop on strangers' conversations haha. came here for…read morea small dinner and a glass of wine solo and it didn't disappoint. kind service and quick. great wine list, and surprisingly good food for a place not hanging on that component.

Staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Happy to make recommendations. I loved trying all…read morethe wines. Small menu but good for snacking.

Gezellig - Awesome place! I was skeptical at first. I saw the outside of this establishment on a…read more"House Hunters International" episode in Amsterdam. Since it's my favorite place, I looked it up on maps and saved it. When I was there a month or so later, I was riding my bike in the afternoon and saw someone sitting near the front window working on his MacBook with a nice glass or white wine. I immediately slammed the brakes and parked my bike! Fortunately I had my MacBook so I could get some work done and drink some great wine at 4 PM (16:00 hours). Bottom line is you simply purchase a 20-30 euro card (or whatever you want) when you get there and can just choose from any wine in the restaurant. It's awesome. The notable thing is, the bartenders are wonderful and very helpful. They don't just let you fend for yourself, they assist you, give you advice, even free samples! Awesome place. Also, great food too! Try the oysters! They have bitterballen (of course) all day - then dinner and food all night. My favorite dinner place in Overtoom. Don't be afraid as I was the first time - when it was really crowded. Friendly and warm place - gezellig!

Very nice place with a fancy but yet casual vibe. It's mainly a wine bar but serves nice food…read morearound the clock. The salads are classic, but nicely made. Everything is fresh and service is very friendly. We actually did not try the wines but they should have something for everyone. The beer assortment was limited however. All in all a great place for lunch or a glass of wine!

From the owner: Trotse bewoner van het Oude Dorp van Amstelveen, gevestigd in het voormalig café 'Het Dorstige…read moreHert'. Een brasserie zoals het hoort: ongedwongen, puur, eerlijk, lekker eten, relaxt een drankje drinken en vooral voor gezelligheid in een sfeervolle omgeving! De keuken is een mix van modern mediterraans, met het oog op lokale streekproducten en al het goede dat de traditionele Spaanse, Italiaanse en Franse keuken te bieden hebben. Soms van ver, maar het meest uit de regio. Biologisch, dagelijks geleverd, seizoensgebonden en verser dan vers. Een uitdagende kaart en een excellente sellectie aan wijnen. Een plek om heerlijk lang te tafelen.

The service was amazing, the vibe just perfect and the sommelier so knowledgeable and friendly!…read moreLoved it!

A fabulous small winebar in Amsterdam. I was introduced to this place by my son who lives in town…read moreand happens to know the owner. Paul is a true gentleman and runs the place by himself. He has had this place for three years and designed it like a cosy living room inside. His wine list and his little black book of wine is amazing. Very reasonably priced vintages and a great selection of organic and other wines from Europe. He also has a small selection of Israeli and Lebanese wines. Ask him for a recommendation and he will be glad to help you. He has a small list of food items to share and I think we tried most of his menu. The cheese and cold cuts are just fabulous as were the olives. The Flammkuchen was also nice and he has nice sourdough bread to complement the dishes. All in all a wonderful evening and we tasted some fabulous wines. The hospitality and warmth of the place makes it super special and the food was also very nice. Happily come here any day. It's a gem in the city.

Happened by on a rainy weekend day and decided to stop in. I'm so glad we did. 100 French wines and…read moresmall plates with delicious French products they've hand-selected from various French regions. We asked for recommendations and all the suggested white and red wines were fantastic. The man that helped us told us all about the producers of the cheeses and sausages and why he selected the accompanying wines, making the experience that much more special. The service was fantastic and our planned quick drink turned into a lovely, leisurely afternoon spent happily there.

Great atmosphere, I was here for event it was nice for that, I don't drink wine and the espresso…read morewas much to bitter for my tastes (I know it's supposed to be bitter I drink it often but this was just off somehow) Lots of seating. Many many wine options, looks like a place to take someone you want to impress :D could be a nice date.

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant/bar. It is family-owned and operated, who are…read moregenuine class acts and are really fun people. I went during the evening hours to meet up a good friend who is an Amsterdam local, throwing a get together for work colleagues. The ambiance is casual, but has a very hip feel (in a good way). Not sure what it looks like during the day, but at night, space is cleared out for socializing and the service is quick, friendly and fun. The father also went around with some hor d'oeuvres that were delicious. So if that's any indication of how the food is at the restaurant during the day, then I'm sure it's amazing. If you're looking for a great time to catch up with a friend, meet other fun locals or want to grab a drink at a cool relaxed bar, then this is your place. I would also recommend trying their full menu during the day!

The owners and servers that work at this bar are absolutely incredible and went above and beyond…read morefor my friends about a week ago. I've spent the summer living in Amsterdam and had a group of friends come to visit last week. Their Air B&B was right down the street from Bar Leijten. Unfortunately for my friends, the owner of the Air B&B provided incorrect contact information, leaving them stranded on the street with their luggage while they tried to get ahold of him. After moving over to Bar Leijten to have a drink while they figured their situation out, the staff went above and beyond to not only accommodate our huge (and flustered) group, but also to help them track down alternative accommodations in the area. I have never encountered such a friendly, helpful, and all around incredible group of people. They truly bent over backwards to help. To top it off, the food (hummus and charcuterie plate) that we ordered was super tasty and filling, and the beer was cold, perfect, and plentiful. Definitely stop in to support this awesome group of people if you're in the neighborhood!

What a charming spot! Just steps from my departure gate, this gorgeous little spot is bright, chic,…read moreand just perfect for a little pause before returning (alas) to reality. In addition to a highly respectable selection of champagne and champagne cocktails, you can also find beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, including espresso drinks. There is a food menu, but I didn't try anything this time. Excellent service, too. I highly recommend this spot if you have an international flight departing from the F gates.

Esquire Magazine in its recent article on top 10 airport bars included Bubbles Seafood and Wine Bar…read moreon its Top 10 Airport Bar list, so during a layover, I thought it would be worth a try, even at 9am. I was definitely impressed with the bubbly, food, and decor, and the gigantic aquarium (with Corenwyn bottles?) is a nice draw for kids and adults. But the towering wall of bottles behind the counter is equally impressive. Once there, you order at the counter from a menu that includes various shellfish and smoked fish. A good way to start is their champagne and oyster special, where for 17 euros you get a glass of Tattinger plus 3 plump oysters. They also had a wide variety of sandwiches - shrimp, herring, mackeral, eel, etc. I tried the herring and it arrived in a small roll, plus onions and pickles. Delicious! I would definitely recommend Bubbles as a nice upscale option for any layover at Schiphol.

I love this place for a snack and a glass of wine. The staff is friendly and they always recommend…read moresomething interesting. The food is tasty and the the cheese bitterballen are my favorite. There are lots of vegetarian options. Stars for... The food. The wine. The staff. The nice ambiance. For making me want to return soon! This summer has been especially nice sitting outside.

Yes, yes and yes The food is great, staff is awesome and…read moreknows their wine. If you are struggling to find a place to have lunch or dinner, stop here. You won't be disappointed

This place is absolutely incredible. One of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. All of the…read moreseafood is cooked perfectly. Like some of the best cooked seafood I've ever had. The veggie dish was not an afterthought like at many seafood places, it was actually one of the highlights of the night. Service was friendly and impeccable. Made us feel like family visiting for dinner. Love everything about this place.

Outstanding seafood. Fresh, reasonably priced in a great location. If you want to sit outside with…read morea glass of wine or sit at the raw bar like I did enjoy a very welcoming, relaxed experience of excellent food in a casual but Parisian bistro like setting come here. Wines pair very will with the menu and they have some very reasonably priced but excellent selections. Great people from the chef to server and oyster shuckers, you will enjoy. I had a selection of different oysters selected by the shucker and they were each different flavor profile but each outstanding! Sweet, mineral tasting, creamy and saline. Good selection. Just a bit of a squeeze of lemon tartness all that was needed to accentuate the flavor. I followed with mussels in a Gorgonzola sauce. I was a bit put off thinking the Gorgonzola would overwhelm the flavor and sweetness of the Mussel but I am a convert. Only thing was I had to ask for more of that delectable sauce and crusty bread to sop up all that delicious sauce. They were happy to oblige and I was in heaven. Seafood in the hands of this chef is a joy. Try this place. You will not be disappointed!

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.