Pizza was delicious. Pasta was melt-in-your-mouth. Service was great!, too. Definitely recommend.read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, family-run. We will go back -- we might even return with our…read moredaughters tonight!

We randomly chose this place for dinner and it was AWESOME!! The owner, Giuseppe (sp?), was super…read morefriendly and everything we ordered was REALLY good. We ate every last bite and left full and happy. We're just traveling through, but if we're ever back this way we'll eat there again.

Fantastic Italian! Small "mom & pop" type place as we say in the US, but the service and food were…read moreunmatched!

Just a sweet little family Italian restaurant with warm, kind, and humorous service…read more I would like to say their food was good.... But that would be an insult! The food was wonderful. Squisito! Like being in Italy. Three 3 of us shared a carafe of house red wine, 2 pasta dishes, a salad and tiramisu. With an appropriate gratuity for the great service the bill was about 20 Euros each. Can't beat that for a fabulous meal in a clean fun restaurant with terrific employees. Well done, friends. A++++++

Local restaurant run by Italians. 1.6 miles from our hotel. Greeted with bread, olives and garlic…read morebutter. I ordered lasagna. It was hot but over baked for my liking. The ingredients were good and you can see it would have been great if I got it out of the oven. I got a house salad. Spectacular. Radicchio, iceberg, onions, tomatoes. They give you oil and balsamic vinegar. Perfect. I saw someone eating the fried calamari. I might come back just for that! Waitstaff are nice. Patrons friendly. Worth a trip

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.

Really honest and good Italian food. Small restaurant with limited number of seats. You must visit…read morethis restaurant for the food as it has been prepared with love for the food.

From the owner: 'Een piepklein stukje echt Italië aan de Kruisweg in Haarlem. Alsof je bij 'la Mamma' thuis in de…read morekeuken zit te eten...' schrijft een klant in een recensie. En dat is ook precies wat wij willen bieden: de authentieke Italiaanse keuken, in huiskamersfeer. Goed, eerlijk eten voor een leuke prijs, net zoals in Italië.

Great pizza and the focaccia bread with the olives also amazing. The waiter suggested that and I am…read moreso glad we tried one.

Had a very excellent meal here- delicious pizza! Super fluffy crust, great sauce, and good topping…read moreoptions. The service was good and attentive and the ambiance of the restaurant is nice!

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.

Trying to combat jet lag we went for dinner and drinks at WOODSTONE Pizza and wine. The internal…read moredecor was cute and there was plenty of space. You sit close to your neighbors, but that's ok because they don't listen to you usually. We started with the woodfired nachos, they were a highlight with such simple ingredients. The chips were good by themselves but when coupled with the cheese, jalapeño, and sour cream you get a complete bite that is satisfying. The pizzas were amazing. The sauce on the Margherita was a zesty tomato that really took the spotlight. A simple pizza like this was truly elevated by the sauce. I got the Solare and was so pleasantly surprised by the combination that I had to take notes for when I make pizza at home again. The melon, arugula, hot honey, and cheese combo never would have been something I put together but it was amazing. Truly worth trying. For dessert we got the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and jar of tiramisu. You know both of these were amazing, so no need to waste words on them. Tips for English speaking only, ask for an English menu. It is much easier than trying to translate it a little at a time. The staff was great even during a busy time for them. All in, it misses a fifth star because some of the wait times between table touches were a little long, but again it was super busy so they deserve credit for what they did. If you're looking for a great dinner or lunch, this is a place to go.

Very good food and it came fast. Very clean, well run. Nice ambiance. Prices were very reasonable.read more

A True Gem in Amsterdam: Outstanding Food and Service at Guasto…read more Guasto Italian Restaurant in Amsterdam completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like we were their top priority. The level of service was exceptional--warm, attentive, and professional. They genuinely made us feel like VIPs, offering personalized recommendations and ensuring we were comfortable throughout our meal. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with fresh, authentic flavors. The pastas were perfectly cooked, and the pizzas were crispy, delicious, and topped with the finest ingredients. We couldn't get enough! Each meal was better than the last, and the variety on the menu ensured there was something for everyone. The management team was also incredibly hands-on, ensuring that each guest had an unforgettable experience. Their hospitality and attention to detail truly set Guasto apart from other restaurants. After such an amazing first experience, we ended up dining at Guasto four times during our trip to Amsterdam. It's clear this restaurant is committed to excellence in both food and service. If you're in the city, don't miss out on this incredible dining experience! Staff was so nice they even made a special request and made a baked potato for my salad and steak Thank you to the amazing staff

We wanted to go upscale a little bit and found a cluster of Italian restaurants. We looked online…read morefor reviews and Restaurant Gusto looked good, so we went in. We were seated and noticed a large block of hollowed-out parmesan cheese on a butcher-block table. After reviewing the menu, we asked about the cheese. It was for a spaghetti dish that "we wouldn't soon forget." "If we won't forget it, we have to have it," even though spaghetti is not the most adventurous thing to order in an Italian restaurant. The spaghetti is cooked and mixed with tomato sauce, then what I am guessing is hot oil is ignited and dumped into the hollowed out cheese. Then the spaghetti is added and mixed with the melted cheese, removed and served with additional shreds of hard parmesan. The result is nothing short of fantastic and I believe it when I was told Americans return every couple of years or so just to eat this dish. We also had a mozzarella and tomato salad (as if we needed additional cheese) and complimentary green and black olives. Most restaurants here serve Heineken on tap, but this place appears to only have Peroni, which was perfect. We'll be back. Read more about what I ate in Amsterdam https://sustainablecitynews.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/what-i-ate-in-amsterdam/