Excellent italian deli-centrally located. Wonderful selection of salads, pasta, olives, beans,…read moreitalian meats and cheeses-where you can "make your own" selections for dine in or take out; coffees, paninis and sandwiches-delicious! We spit a plentiful mozzarella and pesto sandwich -enough for 2. Also many dry and fresh refrigerated pastas, raviolis, sauces for takeout, as well as italian crostinis, breadsticks, and cookies, and olive oils. Small intimate tables inside and tables available outside as well. Highly recommend for a quick bite...once you get thru the line. Obviously a favorite of the locals!

Great sandwich and caprese salad. Nice service and relaxed atmosphere. Will be back when I am in…read moretown.

Ambiance is very casual and spacious. Concept is simple - order and pay after scanning QR code, the…read morechefs behind the glass window cook your dish and server brings it to your table. Suitable for quick lunches. Loved how there's options online to cater to your preferences - spice level, kind of pasta, cheeses etc. Dishes taste okay but not gourmet but pasta are homemade.

Vapiano has two locations in Rotterdam, their location here at Rotterdam Plaza, opposite Rotterdam…read moreCentraal Station is very large, it's fairly casual with QR code ordering, and is open from 11 am to 11 pm. I visited on a busy Friday evening, so they were almost full, staff were not actively cleaning tables as guests were leaving which was frustrating, as the few tables that were open were unclean, even after asking a staff member to wipe down a table, this was not acted upon. There was a long wait for food which was expected due to how busy it was, there were no guidelines or wait time advised/published. Gluten-free options include pizza and pasta, although you must order them at the counter, as for some reason gluten-free pizza/pasta does not appear on their app - I found this strange as I dined at other Vapiano locations in the Netherlands and did not have this problem! Prices are reasonable for food, and a little expensive for drinks, and while I do like how the kitchen is open, so you can see the chefs preparing your food, I can't help but miss the old Vapiano style, where you could walk up to the counter, and order your food with the chef who prepares it right in front of you. Despite making them aware I was gluten-free, the staff member who took my order at the counter offered me bread (containing gluten) to go with the food, the manager who was standing next to the man who took my order quickly corrected him and confirmed the bread wouldn't be gluten-free... only for them to bring the bread out anyway with my food. This made me worried about the cross-contamination aspect, and if the pasta wouldn't have tasted so bad, I would have thought they gave me gluten-containing pasta by mistake. I was disappointed with the quality of the pasta and the meat, the sauce was fine and the portion size was generous, but it was super disappointing overall. I felt concerned dining here with allergies, and it wasn't worth it in the end with food quality, sure ordering in person is a sound idea to ensure they take the allergy seriously, but I felt less confident when ordering in person than actually using the app. 1*

Awesome neighborhood pasta restaurant! Super nice people and great food. Nice cocktails. Quiet…read morestreet. Reserve on their website.

The restaurant is situated in a beautiful location with a nice ambiance and great service. In a…read moregroup of four, we ranked our dishes based on preference. My Raviolis al Pesto came out on top, followed by the Gnocchi, the Ravioli al Tartufo, and lastly, the Pappardelle di Cervo. We all agreed that the Raviolis al Pesto had a pleasant balance of flavors, while the Pappardelle di Cervo had a strong aftertaste from the wild boar. As for desserts, both selections were delightful. The tiramisu was our son's all-time favorite, and the panna cotta was soft, subtly sweet, and refreshingly light. The dessert portions are perfect for sharing. Het restaurant ligt op een prachtige locatie met een fijne sfeer en uitstekende service. In een groep van vier hebben we onze gerechten gerangschikt op basis van voorkeur. Mijn Ravioli al Pesto stond bovenaan, gevolgd door de Gnocchi, de Ravioli al Tartufo en als laatste de Pappardelle di Cervo. We waren het er allemaal over eens dat de Ravioli al Pesto een aangename balans van smaken had, terwijl de Pappardelle di Cervo een sterke nasmaak van wild zwijn had. Wat betreft de desserts, beide keuzes waren heerlijk. De tiramisu was de absolute favoriet van onze zoon, en de panna cotta was zacht, subtiel zoet en verfrissend licht. De porties desserts zijn perfect om te delen.

Busy small trattoria restaurant with bustling service. Pizza was not baked well, crisp around the…read moreedge but soggy and raw dough in the center. Disappointing. With patience for time and better technique the pizza would have been much more enjoyable.

Pizza was wonderful and flavorful. Great staff with amazing food what can be better. Would…read morerecommend after the Heineken Experience

Last dinner in Amsterdam, and we went out with a bang…read more We decided to check out Ristorante La Festa because it was just a few doors down from the apartment we were staying in. After seeing its awesome Yelp reviews, we decided to dine here on our last night, as we wanted something close by and easy. We walked in and were able to get seated immediately. There were only a few parties inside on a Saturday night, an hour before closing. Our server was super friendly, personable and helpful. He told us that the special pizza of the night had burrata and that there were only two pizzas left; if he sells all of the pizzas at the end of the night, his boss will buy him a bottle of whiskey. We had to help the guy out! Plus, burrata is amazing, so how can you resist? We also decided to order the vegetarian antipasta platter with our wines. The food was awesome and so deliciously fresh. The vegetarian antipasta platter came out first, and all of the different assorted items were mixed throughout in an olive oil base with pesto. There were chunks of mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, bleu cheese, cucumbers and arugula. It was better than expected and a great way to start our meal. The pizza then came out and it was delicious! The burrata, as it should be, was the star of the pizza, with its big lump right in the middle. All of us were able to get a chunk of burrata with every slice. For the three of us, the pizza was the perfect portion for sharing. (And our server did end up selling out all the pizza specials, so won his whiskey!) After our meal we were provided complimentary limoncello, which was the perfect night cap. I will say, I'm not a huge Italian food fan, but Ristorante La Festa makes me think otherwise. This was a great dinner in Amsterdam, and who knew you could find awesome Italian food in the Netherlands? The place also feels very home-like, with its small space, dim lighting and far distance from the tourist scene. I'm already missing Ristorante La Festa and Amsterdam.

Loved, loved, loved this place. Stayed in the b&b upstairs and after running around one evening,…read morecame down for dinner. It felt like a home. The owner had some of his friends in so they were sitting back, playing cards, joking, and just having a blast. Even with friends in, the owner was so attentive to us. It made us feel like one of the 'family'. Service was attentive and fast. The food is damn good and the portions are gigantic. No, seriously. After traveling and walking around all day without much food, I couldn't even finish half my meal. There's a house cat!!! Ahh. My crazy cat lady heart was stoked to snuggle that cutie while I tried to shovel the food in my mouth. Also, something to note: owner of the restaurant even handed me out some Advil so I didn't have to run out and get it when I had a headache. All around perfection at La Festa. Do yourself a favor and GO!

Amazing atmosphere , good food and outstanding service . The wait for food is typical of Amsterdam…read morewhich is a little longer than expected but the servers checked on us consistently and very friendly. Prices were fare.

I got the margherita pizza which compared to the best pizza I've had I'd say it is 4/5 but it was…read moregood! service is 5/5 servers are nice and ambience is too!

Another very nice Italian place in the little Italy street from Amsterdam…read more Don't expect pizza's here though this is a real kitchen! This very small Italian is always packed. In the open kitchen you can see (and hear!) the chef work his magic. The bread, the starters, the fresh home made pasta's and the secondi's are all amazing. They import a lot from Italy themselves, and you can even but a bottle of olive oil here. The place is full of ferrari signs, foto's of Sophia Loren, etc. It feels like a second home. Great for a nice romantich night out or a double date, maybe not so good if you go with more then 4 people, as the place is very small. Expect to spend about 115 euro for 2 persons incl a bottle of wine. Make sure you reserve a table!

Hostaria is an Italian restaurant situated in the Jordan area, the little Italy of Amsterdam. After…read morereading the reviews, we thought we'd give this one a try. On the outside it doesn't look all too fancy. Inside, the tables are closely arranged; making getting up from your table quite a challenge at times. However the waitress was friendly, and the atmosphere cosy. I had the truffle tagliatelle, which tasted excellent, but sadly wasn't cooked properly; it stuck together. Same goes for the pasta with sausage we had. Maybe the secondi taste better, but I'm not prone to go check them out after this experience. All in all, good service, but for the pricing they might pay a little more attention to the food.

In a city flooded with Italian restaurants that serve almost the same menu everywhere, what makes a…read morerestaurant stand out is friendly attitudes, great service, and a great location. Capri is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood to get a good meal and indulge in a good dinner conversation with company. During the summer months, it's always a great idea to find a table outside, while during the colder months, you could enjoy watching passers by from the huge windows. I never miss the opportunity to get a pizza while I am here. In recent times, the quality has definitely gone up and it now compares very favorably with the best pizza spots around town. The wine selection is decent, and the Tiramisu is apparently home-made. Menu advice: Start with the bread + garlic butter, follow it up with almost any pizza pie, and then the tiramisu as the grand finalé. You're sure to come back!

We were in the Jordaan checking out the two markets and hoping to grab something to eat there, but…read morethen we decided that we really needed a real lunch. So what do I do? Open Yelp of course! We check out the area and my husband sees this Italian place, so we just HAVE to go. When you walk in, the smell lets you know that you picked a good place. We were immediately seen and seated. We were also given English menus to find our lunch. The .5 liter of wine seems a tiny bit steep, but it was good wine...a light Merlot. And we each got a pizza. I'm sure I've never had crust like that before. It was so light and airy! It was just perfect. Not thin and not very think, so soft, like fresh bread should be. The tomato base was very good and had just the right amount. And they covered the whole pizza with cheese! Not everywhere does that, but I certainly appreciated it. The pizza is a fairly good size, but we managed to each finish our own. We will return!