The Best food and service we had during a 6 week trip through Europe Small but lovely. A wonderful couple and their Family run it . We went twice !! Do not miss the Apple Pie We are going back in June and I can't wait !!! read more

We came here upon the recommendation of a local. It's just off damn square, but it's a quiet street. They really did not have any written menus... The server just pulled up a chair and sat down and talk to you through it. BF had the fish stew which was sort of unique because it was flavorful, but it had no discernible chunks in it. I had some blue cheese with dates wrapped with bacon in a little Salad on the plate. It was fabulous. BF had salmon that was sort of cooked Asian style with some soy sauce and these crispy fried wasabi peas or something similar. Quite tasty. I had the duck confit over sauerkraut - it might not sound good, but it was. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Cheese appetizer - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We were headed back from walking NDSM Werf on our way to revisit a bookstore and found Van Kerkwijk with some wonderful reviews - we decided to give it a try. It was late in the afternoon so had missed the lunch menu - note there are no exceptions their food is their food and they won't make what the waiter doesn't present to you verbally. Now with that said we had an absolutely wonderful meal. There's only about 10 tables in the restaurant - and if all were full it would be quite crowded. We had a blue cheese salad - the thinly sliced sausage with arugula, onion and wonderful mustard sauce and came with bread (this was amazing!!!) - and main course of steak on goat cheese in a strawberry sauce (Oh my was this ever delicious). And because I could I had dessert - the apple pie with homemade whipped cream which was just great too. They have a nice wine selection - the Malbec is wonderful - the Tempranillo I had with dessert and was a bit lighter. The meal for what we had was inexpensive compared to what we would be charged back home. If you need to use the toilet be prepared for step small steps to the basement (where all the BOH action takes place for the kitchen). But the toilets are clean which is always nice. We might just go back if we can fit it in the rest of our stay it was so yummy read more

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What a gem! A friendly atmosphere, an inspiring menu, crafty cocktails, a delicious main dish, and homemade desserts to end. Simply wonderful! read more

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Looking for a romantic and 'dutch' restaurant to end our vacation. This place was recommended and we can see why. They didn't have the mussels and frites we came for, but we found delicious alternatives that did not disappoint. Server spoke better English than my ability to speak Dutch. Were there in June. Sorry for late post. read more

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My daughter found this place online. We had just wrapped up a walking tour and were at Dam plaza. The restaurant was only a few blocks from there and was on the way to our afternoon destinations. It is located on a quiet side street. It is not huge, so there might be times when you'd have to wait for a table. In our case (around 11:30 a.m. on a Monday), we happened to get there when they had a few empty tables. They also had a small bar area but I didn't notice if you could actually get seated there. They had interesting lighting - stacks of translucent plates on the wall. The staff seemed to tag-team the tables. One asked about drinks and brought the water. Then another one came by to take your food order. I'm not sure if this was flexible due to what language the staff vs. customers were speaking, or if it is the general policy. I had no issue with it. We all got various salads and two of us ordered soups. Everything tasted very fresh. The soups were on the small side, but since we didn't have a way to take leftovers with us while traveling, smaller portions are usually preferred. Everyone liked their lunches. If I were in the area again, I'd readily return here for a meal. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Lighting - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Food was very good as was the ambiance. Very much a locals place. Menu changes and is recited to you. First night in Amsterdam and I don't know if the service was standard in terms of relaxed or if the nature of this place, but interesting and food choice was good and well prepared. read more

What a great find! So glad I use this tool every where I go! Cozy little restaurant off the beaten path. Get there relatively early unless you want to wait for a bit. No real menus just 6 options of starters and mains that all sounded so incredible it was hard to choose. I had duck and my coworker had the chicken and we had the pâté and the fish mousse and they were all to die for!! Highly recommend! read more

Loved this restaurant, only complaint is you can't make a reservation and the restaurant fills up quickly. Excellent food, nice staff. read more

My wife and I wanted an authentic Dutch dinner and this place did not disappoint. The food is delicious! Our server knew the menu from top to bottom. His recommendation was on point. It was a small place but quaint. read more

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We had an amazing experience. Food was excellent as was the service. Felt like being welcomed into someone's home. They tell you the menu and discuss what sounds good. Great experience. Our best meal in the Netherlands. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant and went in because it looked Cozy. It was very busy but the 4 workers upstairs were able to manage it all. There are no menus- the waiter will come up to your table and tell you what they are serving for the evening. They offered dinner course options with vegetarian / chicken/ beef/ duck/ seafood. We decided to get the steak with the goat cheese and strawberry sauce. The combination of flavors was delicious although the cut of steak prepared was tough. The mussels were excellent!!! For the ambiance and food, the prices ended up being more affordable than I expected when the bill came. They also speak English. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Always eat at this spot when I am in Amsterdam. The pear-ginger cake is to die for. There is a revolving menu daily due to the microscopically small kitchen, but the flavors are inventive while still being traditionally Dutch. read more

We stumbled onto this place for lunch recently. Just as other reviewers said, this place is a gem. The hostess/waitress was friendly and service was fast. There was no printed menu and she quickly recited what was available that day. We ordered duck breast and salmon. Both were superbly delicious. They came with veggies and fries. What was even more amazing was that the chef whipped this up in a kitchen that was only 3' x 3' (1 meter square). read more

Van Kerkwijk - The chef and his kitchen. - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

My best friend and I arrived in Amsterdam in the evening and we looking for a good place to grab dinner near our hotel. I was searching on Yelp, and this place came up highly recommended and the food pictures look delicious. The place isn't very big but we lived the coziness of the restaurant. The service staff was polite and very knowledgeable. I also had the best mussels I ever had here. The mussels were not rubbery or overcooked and the broth was delicious. If you like seafood. You have to get the mussels. You will not be disappointed. The duck was succulent and the signature steak entree was yummy too. I also recommend their local private brewed beer. Don't forget to leave room for dessert. The homemade pear pie was to die for. read more

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Everything about this place is top drawer The food is amazing but so are the staff. Our party had everything including every dessert and it was most excellent. Super disappointing to see the folks that give this place a lower review than it deserves are people that are anxious and in a hurry. That is not why you go to a restaurant like this how sad for them The whole concept is a family meal enjoyed overtime wth ‍ read more

This place came highly recommended and with good reason. I loved having a surprise menu (although they do have a few dishes that are set ) the mussels in garlic oil were amazing and the fish special had such a nice sauce and topping. The service was great and the server sat down next to me and explain d the menu. I enjoyed the location close to Dam square but down an alley away from the b read more

Van Kerkwijk - Mussels - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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By far our best meal in Amsterdam. Was recommended by a friend who lives locally. English was somewhat limited but they sent a server to our table who communicated well. We had a couple starters and shared entrees. Don't remember a menu, they just told us what was in season/available and we chose. Great experience. read more

The food was AMAZING. No menu here but you cannot go wrong. I had the salmon and my daughter had the signature dish- beef. Both were very tasty and cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. The atmosphere intimate and quiet enough for conversation. read more

Nice lattes here! Ambiance was awesome with everyone sitting and just enjoying the afternoon. Great people watching spot and a place to hang out! read more

If you're unsure of where to eat, eat here! Excellently prepared food for any taste, and the best service I've had in my week in the Netherlands. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Wonderful chicken dish! - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This cafe is in a tucked away alley, but it's really right in the middle of the city center and one of the best meals that we had in Amsterdam. However, prepare ample time to enjoy the experience, because we were in a rush to the airport and that definetly took away from the meal. The menu special is recited by the waiter/owner, but it's also written on the board outside. We ordered the beef fillet in goat cheese and strawberry sauce (amazing combination), indonesian chicken in coconut curry (my favorite), and the tuna melt. Can probably pass on the tuna melt next time, it was good but really untraditional and I prefer heavier tuna chunks. The crisps that came with the chicken was one of the best I had in my life, and the grandma cooking did an amazing job with being very inventive. Will definetly come back to try her apple and pear pies next! read more

Van Kerkwijk - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This is a pretty cute place pretty much in the middle of Amsterdam. Not far from the Red Light District, Dam Square, Central Station, etc. The place was packed when we arrived, but it only took about 15 minutes for them to seat us. We both ordered the beef with strawberry sauce. I know what you're thinking. Thing again, Ace. It was totally delicious. On a totally random note, I was watching the chef working while we were standing at the bar waiting for a seat. She was absolutely amazing. I don't think I've every seen anyone work that hard. read more

They deserve way more than five stars! My husband and I came here wanting to experience Dutch food. I know nothing about authentic Dutch food but what we had, all of it, was most certainly delicious! Best meals we've had in Amsterdam by far. Not to mention the experience. This place was packed on a Saturday night with one waitress, a host who's also serving the plates, drinks and cleaning tables, a bartender, a cook (maybe two) and definitely a dishwashers--the place is efficiently ran. The waitress and host didn't make you feel rushed. Very friendly atmosphere! I highly recommend this place. We had a mussels, paté, flat iron steak, tender beef steak, salad, French fries, and peach pie for dessert. Everything is top notch! read more

Wow! What an experience. We were a little nervous since they do not use a menu, however we were amazed by the food, the price, and the service. The entire 35 person restaurant was served by 2 servers and 1 cook. The service was impeccable. As for the food, incredible! The beef and whitefish were 5 star and the average entre cost was $20 euro. read more

Speak English? the server will gladly treat you like a 2nd class citizen. Expect to wait twice as long than Dutch speakers. Staff was incredibly rude and condescending, despite our many efforts to show kindness, patience, and good manners. Food was decent, but the experience was awful. Not a local? Avoid this place at all cost read more

There's a small, cozy alcove just off the busy streets of Amsterdam. There are candles on every table and in the windows, and a pair of unique, wall-mounted light fixtures mounted to the wall against the alley are made of stacked dinner plates. The lighting is just right. A young man approaches me, and I ask for a menu. He smiles and says "I am the menu" and asks what I would like to drink. He then lists the beers available, and I select the lager specially brewed for the restaurant. It has a distinct floral note and a quick finish. It's a perfect start to the evening. When he returns with my beer, he lists the starters. I choose the pâté with warm bread. For the main course, I choose the beef tenderloin with goat cheese and strawberry sauce. Both are excellent. The bread is soft and fluffy with a nice crust, and the steak is cooked to perfection. The Pilsner is also a nice compliment to the steak. To finish it off, I order a glass of port and the homemade brownie. Together, they are divine. It was an excellent meal on all counts, and I highly recommend it! read more

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This tucked away restaurant in Amsterdam's city center is def one of, if not the best, place you'll eat in Amsterdam. No menu, the waiter will let you know what their daily offerings are. We started with a broccoli cream soup which was AMAZING. Soup came out hot. The flavor had a bit of tart, a bit of sweet, and a lot of plan goooood. Next came out a variety plate of pate. Ours had a pork pate, a tomato pate, and an Indonesian meatloaf. The pates were all excellent but the meatloaf was the star of this presentation. Our entree was the steak with strawberry sauce and goat cheese, which I believe is an everyday item. The strawberry sauce was good and very unique. I think there is too much of it on the plate tho and kind of overpowers the steak, in terms of visual presentation. Almost looks like your steak is sitting on a pool of blood!! I don't like goat cheese so unfortunately there was a lot of it that I just scraped aside. Steak was cooked perfect. Definitely need to come here if you're in Amsterdam. It's on a small tucked away street but it's easy to find and right near the Royal Palace. read more

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Incredible food and service! Definitely a good impression of food in Amsterdam on my first night here. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Fish - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Incredible good - great staff! We had such a great time at this restaurant. The food was reasonably priced, too. Go!

We completely enjoyed our dinner at this local spot. We had a lovely conversation with a Dutch couple whose parents had started coming here and advised their grown children to go. Food was good. Prices were reasonable. Atmosphere was non touristy. read more

It was worth the wait even in the rain!! Homemade food and a darling brother and sister running the show!! Great staters and main dishes and desserts! It is definitely a gem! read more

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Excellent food, great ambiance. They were super busy, but we were well served regardless. The no-menu element is a nice touch. Prices are very reasonable. Cozy and cute with super good food. read more

I was here with coworkers while away on a business trip and for a moment I thought it would be a grand place to bring a wife to on a visit to Amsterdam. Place has no menu. Waiter explains that evening's regular and featured main dishes. Pictured here is a beef steak on top of goat cheese in strawberry sauce. The beef was excellent. Really really well presented. Staff friendly. I will be here again. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Beef steak on top of a goat cheese topped with strawberry sauce - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

exceptional dinner on NES street off Dam Square. Cozy bar and close tables make for an intimate dining experience. the cod and lamb dishes were complex and perfect. meals come with wedge fries and salad both first rate. if you find yourself in Dam square you should definitely try this restaurant you won't be disappointed read more

I ate here twice & absolutely loved this restaurant. Great inspired creative cuisine at reasonable prices. Very friendly waiters.

A very unique and cool dinner spot. Van Kerkwijk is intimate and doesn't take reservations, however they are very open to having you sit at the bar and enjoy a drink while you wait The server inside was incredibly nice and made sure to get everyone seated in the correct order that they arrived, very impressive. As many others in the reviews, I ordered the steak with strawberry sauce and goat cheese. I loved the interesting pairing, although the steak was a little tough. For an appetizer I tried the tomato soup which was delicious. Also, watch out for their cat who goes in and out of the restaurant and sometimes finds a seat at the bar! Very cute. read more

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Adorable little restaurant with amazing food! We didn't have a reservation anywhere our first night in Amsterdam, so I looked up a few places and chose this spot since it was near our hotel. It is situated near Dam Square and can be easily missed because it's pretty small. When we arrived, we were told we can wait at the bar for about 10 minutes. The waiters here were super friendly and this place felt very homey. We ordered a couple of white wines which were delicious. Their menu is very small, and they don't even print it out. The waiter came by and told us what it was for the day, which included about 5 appetizers and 5 entrees. I ordered their steak which had been on their menu for 20 years. It was cooked perfectly and came over goat cheese and a strawberry sauce. It was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend it. My mom ordered the salmon which was also perfectly cooked and came over a delicious sauce. The entrees both came with a green salad and fries to share, which were delicious. We also ended up getting dessert which was a pear cake and it was amazing. We were so happy that we chose to stop here for dinner and I would definitely recommend it! read more

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Relaxed restaurant experience - the menu is spoken. Good place for lunch if you are not in a rush. The Stilton cheese starter came with bacon wrapped dates and bread. Had the local fish in a tarragon sauce with orzo pasta for the main. Both were very good. Mains served with fries and salad. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Stilton cheese starter with bacon wrapped dates and bread. - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We found this vibrant restaurant close to the shopping center. It was very busy and we had to wait quite a bit but the wait was well worth it! We got coffee while waiting and it was soo creamy and delicious! The menu is chef's choice so we had to wait until seated to know the choices. We took the appetizer sample platter and the steak and salmon entrees. After the appetizer which also came with bread, we were ao full! It was already so much food and sooo good! I had the salmon entree, it was very herb rich and juicy. read more

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