Firma Pekelhaaring in le Pipe neighborhood is a gem of a spot showcasing the best in season Italian…read morefoods one would ever dream of. The cocktails to start would be that of a cosmopolitan or expresso martini. Then move into a starter of the light bite sort such as the meatballs then cascade thru the menu with razor clams and linguini and the lamb ragu pasta. Both are excellent and for desert the tiramisu or the apple cake. This was from start to finish one of my favorite meals I have had in Amsterdam and I think you will love it, as well! It is beautifully curated menu that awaits you at Firma Pekelhaaring! Its upwards and elevated flavors match their beautifully crafted wine list. Fresh, Fun and Well paced.

The food is good and tasty. The service is friendly and smiley. But everything is SO SLOW. It's an…read moreopen kitchen. The cooks should start their day with energic drinks. Or at least pretend. For 3 appetizers count on sitting for 80 minutes. And the restaurant had only 4 other tables to serve

This time around, we were all looking forward to a dish we had a year ago: the Ravioli Spinaci e…read moreTartufo. What a disappointment -- it was nothing like the one we had last time. The three of us agreed on that. The service and ambience, however, remained elegant and welcoming, perfectly nestled on a corner of Olympiaplein Avenue.

First impressions on this place are just amazing. A traditional trattoria feeling immediately…read morewelcomes you to the restaurant and then it hits you. The staff is all Italian. What else do you need to know? Food is solid Italian fare, pizzas are very good and the variety is just pure joy. So many options!

Both the flavorful dishes & the service were excellent. Great tasting Italian food, true to its…read moreItalian namesake. My husband is vegetarian & I'm gluten free. We BOTH left extremely satisfied with our Saturday night experience. Good Italian wines on the list & a great atmosphere. We look forward to our next visit to try different dishes.

A new chef and a delicious menu. Good choices for vegetarians. A nice atmosphere and friendly…read morewaitstaff. Nice wine recommendations and did I mention the excellent tasty food. We went back for the past truffle dish. Just a bit too pricey to eat there regularly but wonderful for a special night or a special treat.

Tried the 4 course surprise menu. We loved it! Just loved the experience. The sauces really made…read moreeverything. The porcini ravioli was perfect. The pasta had a nice chew to it. The sauce was perfectly seasoned. The fish was on a bed of sautéed spinach with slivers of garlic. Perfectly seasoned. The semifreddo was an excellent finish. Sweet but not too heavy. Absolute gem! Service was friendly and prompt. You could hear the chef shouting for the staff by name when a dish was plated. It was cute! Establishment was nicely lit. Music was appropriate and not loud. Great ambiance. The entry needs work. You might bang your head on the bars by the door.

What a fabulous place! Excellent food and atmosphere. And for dessert I wanted to try something fun…read moreand went for the lemon ice cream with Prosecco and vodka - it was magical!

Walking the neighborhood with hubby we were starting to get hungry and came upon Il Fiore. Hubs…read moreordered the lasagna while I opted ravioli. The bread brought for the table was fresh and crisp. The food was amazing and full of flavor. The gentleman waiting on us spoke English well and gave a very "Italian Bistro" vibe we enjoyed. Photos of Sophia Loren all around the walls were fun to see and the setting overall very quaint. Our girlfriend in the area plans to visit soon as she didn't even know about this neighborhood gem!

This place has fantastic braised lamb shoulder, decent other food, very good prices and a wonderful…read morelocation in the Jordaan. This was a great find! I love braised lamb. As you can see from the pictures, you get a ton of meat, starch and veg when you get the lamb. The owners and staff were always friendly. The location and walk from the Crown Plaza it a beautiful walk. There are always good choices for a drink on the way back to the hotel after dinner. I tried some of the other dishes over time. They were good, but it's a 4 star place for the lamb. Although tourists do find the restaurant, it really feels like a locals place. I always eat at least one meal here every trip to Amsterdam.

While visiting Amsterdam, we decided to visit Eddy Spaghetti for dinner. We made a reservation in…read moreadvance and we were seated immediately on arrival. We each ordered one of their spritzes (they had several different kinds available) and they were light and refreshing. We shared a margherita pizza and arrabbiata. We chose the option to add Burrata to the pizza, and it was divine! The pasta was very tasty as well and had great flavor to it. The restaurant space was very cute and trendy, and they had plenty of seating both inside and outdoors. The service was too notch, and this meal was one of the highlights of our visit!

A bit expensive but tasty and nice to sit outside in the covered area even though it was raining.read more

A waitress at another restaurant recommended Panini, and after eating there we were thankful she…read moredid. The name makes it sound like an unimaginative sandwich shop, but it's actually a romantic little restaurant that didn't even feature paninis on its dinner menu. Instead, it featured fresh Italian fare clearly made with care. A handful of appetizers looked good: salad, buffalo cheese and the like. For our mains we ordered the special of the day--a squid linguine with almonds, the orchiette with sausage, and the eggplant parmigiana. All were delicious. All were beautifully plated and the eggplant came surrounded by a salad of different brightly colored and nicely bitter greens. It was also topped by tasty crisp homemade bread crumbs. They also had meats and fish and a few desserts on the menu. The servings were so filling that we didn't have any room, though. They also have a nice wine menu and they give you a basket of focaccia when you arrive. A great choice!

Don't be fooled by the name or small facade, Panini is a great Italian spot. When in Amsterdam a…read morefew weeks ago we walked past this place several times on our trip and finally stopped in for our final dinner in Amsterdam. Wow. The food is fresh, well-prepared, and delicious. The staff is friendly, helpful and willing to offer their opinions. There are vegetarian options (yay!). Nancy had a small arugala salad and tomato soup. Kris had a mixed greens salad and penne with spicy sausage. No complaints, here. Eat outside if it's a nice night. You're bound to meet exceptional people because of the way the seating works in Europe. Also, Vijzelgracht is a great spot for people watching!

OK. Cheap as advertised on the shop window. Not an Italian…read moreowned shop, no Italians serving or cooking .... not an Italian Pizza :) Lot of cheese on my margherita, actually quite properly cooked but hard to even call pizza. Good if you want a fast and cheap meal before or after drinks in the city. Very clean. Kind and speedy service. Good match with a movie before or after.

Ignore the curve appeal and look at the plastic menu…read more The food and atmosphere are great. Salad with cucumbers and tomatoes are fresh ! Price was competitive than other Italian restaurant