Good location near the Amsterdam Central train station. We had a great Van Speyk salad and a rack of lamb and a Dutch stew. We were happy with each. Good English speaking service and menu. Go to their website to make a reservation. Tables filled up quickly after 7 pm. read more

This place is a solid 4.5 stars but I had to take off some points for the fact that our server forgot to put in our entree order. Probably not that big of a deal but we wanted a quicker dinner than usual. My friends and I decided to come here since it seemed like a great place and it was right next to our hotel. We had the escargot which came out in the shell (rarely see this in the US). It was very flavorful. We also had an order of the steak tartare and fig salad. Both were delicious. And then the wait began. At about 30 minutes after our appetizers, our server told us that she forgot to put in our entree so we didn't get it for another 30 minutes. She was very nice and apologized and the restaurant even comped a round of drinks. That was a pretty good effort to win our favor back and I think my Jameson on the rocks complemented my lamb dish really well. My friends enjoyed their meals (tuna steak and braised pork chop). I have to give credit to the staff because there was only four of them and the restaurant was slammed. Except for the extra long wait (doesn't appear to be consistent issue) it was a great experience and I'd come back if in the area again. read more

Great FoieGras. Charming EU style. It's not typical Dutch food. More in the French site. Great service cozy ambiance Semi formal setting with white table cloth. read more

Van Speyk - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Went here for Dutch experience and was not disappointed. The waitress Jaime Joy was fantastic very attentive to our needs! The halibut and seafood risotto did not disappoint. The Van Speyk salad was exceptional. Highly recommend this restaurant read more

Best service I have had in the Netherlands. The good was simple and beautiful. I will be back on my next trip over. read more

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Amazing food and service was great. Would definitely come back again. The asparagus appetizer is a must try. read more

Van Speyk - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Superb dinner and very good service - can highly be recommended. We will definitely be back

Great ambiance both inside and outside. Service was fantastic and the food was equally impressive. Love the croquettes and the portobello mushroom! One block from Renaissance hotel and close to city center. read more

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Waking in the ambience was perfect for my husbands pre birthday dinner. This place does reservations so you might not get lucky on a Saturday evening. Fortunately there was a table for 2 opened and were seated immediately. The service was impeccable; we were first seated with some lover butter and bread. The waiter came over and offered for us to taste the wine. So I ordered the beef stew and truffle fries. My husband ordered the duck with spinach. The food was delicious if you want to have a nice fancy dinner out with your date I would take them here !! read more

Van Speyk - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Delicious meal! Restaurant is gorgeous. We ordered the asparagus soup, the beef stew, the tuna, and the risotto, and everything was amazing.

Excellent evening at Van Speyk. It was recommended by our hotel concierge as we wanted something with good Dutch cuisine. Had the beef stew which was perfect for a cold Amsterdam night. Very friendly and attentive service. read more

Wow! What a pleasant surprise! Actually I should not be surprised based on the other reviews, however, this place far exceeded expectations for the food and service. Van Speyk salad and oysters are an tasty shared starter. My wife had the grilled chicken, and said it was perfectly prepared. I had the seafood risotto, and I'm familiar with the time & effort needed for preparing first class risotto. We shared the lemon pie with coconut ice cream for dessert. A unique, yet tasty combination. One thing that really sets this restaurant apart from many others is their customer service. Outstanding! We'll be back! read more

I loved the cozy atmosphere of Van Speyk! It was perfect for date night. The food was amazing; the asparagus soup was so delicious. The main courses were unique and the perfect size. The wine was also amazing and the service was great as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Recommend to us by the hotel concierges at the Renaissance. This was not a favorite. The setting is very nice and a easy walk across from the hotel. But food was lack luster. It is a shame could be so much better. Not bad but not really tasty. read more

Amazing dinner! Had the venison and oysters and it was delicious. By far best dinner i've had in Amsterdam. Make sure to reserve before.

I had one night in Amsterdam that was considered 'date night' and I was looking for a restaurant that had an authentic amsterdam ambiance with excellent food that was on my way to the red light district. This place ended up being perfect! However, to be honest, I was looking for an authentic dutch food restaurant but then I found this place on yelp and I had to try it out and I am glad I did. The service personnel were attentive and extremely professional. I have never had better service. The food was as stated on their website, a perfect blend of french/amsterdam fusion. I typically don't care for 'fusion' anything but this place is a must try. They really did an excellent job of taking french dishes and making them dutch. We had two glasses of wine and bottled water, escargot for the appetizer, the duck and rack of lamb for the main course and the waffle dessert to finish off. All of this for 90 euros. There was plenty of food and the waffle desert is perfect for two. I had the duck and the meat was cooked to perfection. Tender and juicy with a crispy, perfectly salted skin and no fat. The duck was served with broccoli, sauerkraut mash and orange sauce. If I could, I would come here again. I highly recommend this place for a romantic date night in Amsterdam. - Open on Mondays - Open late (for Amsterdam) - Takes reservations - Perfect for date night - Food was excellent - Service attentive - Quantity of food great - Noise lever is low read more

I found Van Speyk on Yelp and decided to give it a try -- Dutch food when in Amsterdam, right? There are two entrances - one on Spuistraat, and one on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, which was convenient to my hotel, INK. The interior, with exposed brick and grand chandeliers, was cozy and romantic without being overdone. I went with the sole entree, which was sauteed in butter (similar to Sole Meuniere) for 29 Euros. It was served with potatoes and green beans. Thankfully my server gave me the heads-up that the fish would be served on the bone, but they could de-bone it for me if I preferred (yes, please do!). The sole melted in my mouth...it was so delicious. I didn't have a starter, but I did enjoy the hearty bread that was served with butter. My only disappointment was that the 3-course special menu that a previous poster mentioned was not offered the night I visited (a Sunday evening in March), so that was too bad. Overall, a good choice for upscale Dutch cuisine near Nieuw Kerk and the Beurs van Berlage. read more

An amazing accidental find and Wow! Had: the duck confit, wonderful especially loved the polenta fries Dutch sole really delicious and light Vegetarian dish with beluga lentils,truly fantastic. Service was top notched, attentive but not overly and really sweet. Can't say enough about this great night except make reservations, we were lucky and got in without them, and it was cold so we would rather have been in any ways. read more

Fantastic dinner for a large group. Started with drinks at the bar followed by a great dinner. Staff was extremely friendly and service was great. Would definitely come back! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed this Dutch/French bistro. The atmosphere is authentic, the wait staff friendly and attentive and the food was great. I had the fresh oysters which were delicious and my husband had the escargots - which were amazing- some of the best ever! The duck and steak entrees were excellent as well. They were also very accommodating to our 2 yr old grandson. Will definitely return on our next trip to Amsterdam read more

Van Speyk is a newish bistro that opened up across from the Crowne Plaza restaurant that has a nice combo of bistro classics as well as some traditional Dutch dishes. The dining room is lovely in a 400 year old building with exposed brick, high ceilings, and wood floors. The lighting is dim and there is a beautiful chandelier towards the front. I tried the Black Angus with fries and veggies. The steak was perfectly cooked and I definitely appreciated the prices, as all entrees were under 20 euros. For people looking for traditional Dutch fare, they were serving some shrimp krokets and a beef stew, but I didn't have a chance to try. I did have dessert, Warme Flensjes, which are like crepes, and definitely glad I saved room for dessert, as it was served with a very rich and decadent chocolate and cherry sauce. The one small complaint would be the wine list, as the the choices, especially by the glass were limited. But overall, Van Speyk has solid food served in a stylish space and at a reasonable price. read more

This was an outstanding dinner with Dutch cuisine...fascinating dishes, exquisitely done, with friendly service. Less expensive than others, but great value. read more

It is OK, but doubt I go back. Seems like they are trying to put a french spin on dutch food, or vice versa, but not really getting either. Decor and staff are great, but the food misses the mark I would have expected for the pricing. read more

Good place to be in the city of amsterdam. We are there for a colleague leaving do. Service are very friendly ( rare to see in NL) , quality of the food is also very good with reasonable price. read more

We ate here on our first night in Amsterdam. We didn't have a reservation but they made room for us. They were very accommodating. We had snails for appetizers and the duck confit for entrees. Everything was excellent. Love to come back. read more

The best food on our trip! Oysters delicious and loved the fresh steak tartar. Shrimp croquettes great as well. Entrees: duck breast moist and perfectly sweet. Beef stew tender and full of flavor. Dessert, creme brûlée and cheesecake=yum. Will definitely be back! read more

I wanna give this place a 4.5. We dinned inside and the ambiance was nice and the service was good. The food was great! They had a good wine selection and I highly recommend this place. Good place for the price. read more

Great tasting food (some things were a tad salty, but not too bad), extremely friendly and attentive staff, and a nice interior and location. Right across from the Renaissance hotel so it was very convenient for us as guests there. Their lamb was amazing, and their salmon entree special for the day was wonderful. Desserts were also delicious! read more

My wife and I had dinner at Van Speyk on April 21 as we did not want to go too far from our hotel at the Renaissance. The setting of the restaurant is very warm, cosy and even romantic with candlelight on the tables. My wife had the set dinner course comprising of portobello, fowl and cheese cake for entree, main & desert respectively while I had the escargot and the Traditional Dutch Beef Stew. Every dish is simply delicious with just the right portion for us to savor the delightful tastes. The price is reasonable given the quality, ambience and attentiveness of the serving staff. A place not to be missed. read more

A Friday evening, we ate inside to avoid the boisterous drunks and smokers. It was very quiet by comparison. Service was there, but not attentive. One of the ladies rather have been somewhere else. The food was very good. The soda in the Campari was flat which sort of soured things for me. Escargots were very good but we had to ask for more bread twice. A decent meal though expensive. read more

Great steak tartare, prompt and welcoming service, and good atmosphere. Prices are also reasonable for this kind of food. I'd come back!

Recommended by friends as a local spot for a modern take on traditional Dutch cuisine. We had an amazing meal. One of the best during our trip. Service was also exceptional. Highly recommend. read more

Perfect dinner and wonderful service! All of the dishes came out beautifully and kudos to the team there going up and down those stairs...! Wow! read more

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It's expensive but it is actually really good food. It's a good place to go on a date I would say. The service was great and they spoke English and there was English on the menu. Lots of traditional options such as beef stew. The lamb chops were full of flavor and the pork chops were great too! I highly recommend this place. read more

Pretty solid restaurant. I ordered the beef stew with a side of mashed potatoes. I LOVE mashed potatoes and I have pretty high standards and these were some of the best I've ever had! However, I think even though the staff was friendly, they weren't as attentive as I would've liked. I maybe would eat there again read more

Yaaasss!!! The risotto slays more than Beyoncé, the strawberry explosion is also a must! If you're coming back from a long day of bike riding and windmills you have to stop by for an Old Fashion, make sure you use the restroom first as the stairs are precarious, but the scallops are to die and will satisfy you more than any tulip field. If you don't see any Van Gogh make sure you go to Van Speyk! read more

The food was excellent .... the manager was not. Walked into a nearly empty restaurant with no reservation, after many sighs from the manager and him flipping through a reservation book with only a handful of names in it, he made it clear that he was doing us a favor and seated us. The couple after us went through the same process with the manager and was told they had better eat fast. I felt bad for the waitresses as I had to spent an entire meal watching the manager hit on them in an awkward and unprofessional manner. By the time we finished dinner, only 50% of the tables were occupied. Do the manager a favor and don't bother with this restaurant unless you have a reservation read more

Location and choice of interior or street-facing seating was nice. Staff was friendly and attentive. Menu and wine list very good. We had soup, scallops and chicken between the two of us, and all were cooked properly. The chicken especially was awesome--tender and juicy. On the critique side, we felt that the tables were too close together; too easy to hear every word of the neighbors' conversation. And there were many, many fruit flies. read more

The dishes served at Van Speyk were outstanding in nearly every way. The venison was perfectly prepared, as was the lobster. The prices were reasonable Andy he ambiance was classy and relaxing. Unfortunately the service was not as well delivered. The waitress seemed put out the two times we asked for something, once for water and the other for some melted butter (but there is butter already in the cream sauce right there...) No amount of effort to relax the situation seemed to work. We could give this place another chance, there really is quite a bit to like about it. read more

Great food and service. Best meal I had while in the city. Incredible flavor and attention to detail on the plate. Both my wife and myself loved it and the service was attentive. Not stuffy what so ever in this beautiful 17th century building...like most on the street. Our hotel recommended and made our reservation...so thankful they led us to Van Speyk!!! read more