As usual Johnny and Sven make this a fun and tasty experience. I hate to even tell anyone about…read morethis place but they do such an amazing job making it a cozy and enjoyable experience I want others to have my same experience. My favorite wine bar in Amsterdam!!!

I loved this champagne and wine bar! It is so cute, the staff were all knowledgable and we had fun…read moresitting at the bar while enjoying a few pours of wine.

Gezellig - Awesome place! I was skeptical at first. I saw the outside of this establishment on a…read more"House Hunters International" episode in Amsterdam. Since it's my favorite place, I looked it up on maps and saved it. When I was there a month or so later, I was riding my bike in the afternoon and saw someone sitting near the front window working on his MacBook with a nice glass or white wine. I immediately slammed the brakes and parked my bike! Fortunately I had my MacBook so I could get some work done and drink some great wine at 4 PM (16:00 hours). Bottom line is you simply purchase a 20-30 euro card (or whatever you want) when you get there and can just choose from any wine in the restaurant. It's awesome. The notable thing is, the bartenders are wonderful and very helpful. They don't just let you fend for yourself, they assist you, give you advice, even free samples! Awesome place. Also, great food too! Try the oysters! They have bitterballen (of course) all day - then dinner and food all night. My favorite dinner place in Overtoom. Don't be afraid as I was the first time - when it was really crowded. Friendly and warm place - gezellig!

Very nice place with a fancy but yet casual vibe. It's mainly a wine bar but serves nice food…read morearound the clock. The salads are classic, but nicely made. Everything is fresh and service is very friendly. We actually did not try the wines but they should have something for everyone. The beer assortment was limited however. All in all a great place for lunch or a glass of wine!

awesome spot to sit and people watch and eavesdrop on strangers' conversations haha. came here for…read morea small dinner and a glass of wine solo and it didn't disappoint. kind service and quick. great wine list, and surprisingly good food for a place not hanging on that component.

Staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Happy to make recommendations. I loved trying all…read morethe wines. Small menu but good for snacking.

One of Westerpark's better spots for sipping on a glass of wine. The location is almost right in…read morethe middle of the action, surrounded by beer, boutiques, music clubs, and even an ice cream shop. The wine menu is embarrassing for an establishment that calls itself the 'wine factory'. That said, as long as your goal is to just have a good time with your company, you will not be disappointed. Just make sure that you ignore wine suggestions by the staff! I didn't have much good luck with a suggestion the first time, so I just ordered something safe the next time. To their credit, they let you sample a wine before you have to commit to paying for it. The menu has a bunch of foods for consumption as well. I didn't try food, but the bowl of nuts was nice with my wine. I am going to try the cheese platter next time. The place does get crowded on the weekends. Although there is a seating area upstairs, I much prefer the easy access to the restroom and the bar downstairs. It does get very loud. The staff could maybe help by not breaking something every 15 minutes. All that said, they also have a heated outdoor seating area, which is mostly blokes getting their cigarette smoke on. Maybe a solid 3 star venue, but an extra star for clean toilets.

Great service and lovely atmosphere. Perfect escape from a rainy and cold april day. We found a…read morecouch and bottle of wine and were very content. Good music playing low in the background. Service is good l.

This was my first time in Amsterdam and my way of celebrating my final night there/birthday…read more Ricardo was the name of my sommelier and he was super knowledgeable and accommodating to me and my cousin. This atmosphere was absolutely beautiful and intimate. A very lovely place if you wanted to go on a date as well. Clean, organised and just lovely. I would highly recommend and would definitely go back if I have the opportunity. At first, you might think it's a little sketchy because it is downstairs but it's only to give you the maximum privacy in a church not to mention!! Remember that these visits are personalised, I'm honestly so happy I found this place and I had a perfect time. You are also not restricted to spending just one hour as per your reservation, there's ample time to lounge and talk. This was great, please go experience!

Do you like wine? Do you like awesome hidden spots? Do you like to learn about wine? Then check the…read morehours and make a plan to go to The Wine Cellar right now! We are from Virginia which is growing in wine popularity so we've been to our fair share of wineries and wine stores. This place is not like anywhere we've been before. It's underneath Melly's Cookie Bar (http://www.yelp.com/biz/mellys-cookie-bar-amsterdam), meaning you go INTO the Cookie Bar to get to it. But once downstairs you are in a whole different world of coziness and wine with a man (José) who knows his stuff! He is super friendly, but professional and helpful and just wants to find you a wine you will love! I dare you to go here and not love it! I'm taking everyone who visits me here because it is that awesome.

I really like this historic building and the style of the restaurant. They have some patio tables…read moreoutside and tables and bar seating inside. There is also a wine room with a few chairs and a larger tall table/chairs. The courtyard is for events. Good service - friendly and helpful. One waiter told us the history of the building and brought over the details. So cool to be in a building with this much history and a story. The food was good. The chicken was juicy and vegetables were tasty. The cheese board was huge with a nice selection of cheese. The pretzels were hot and buttery . I would have loved some spicy mustard but the sauce that came with and mustard they had were both good.

Great spot for wining and snacking with friends. The location is right in the middle of the…read moreneighborhood 'action' and the service is quick and friendly. I jokingly asked for more wine in the glass and that's exactly what I got. The selection isn't very big, but what's on offer will make you happy. I went with an Italian red that was a nice precursor to the spicy Indian dinner that was about to come my way. The interior is huge. They have a few photos on the wall that try to give a more risqué ambience but considering the clientele (largely kids and locals) the posters just kinda stick out. All in all, a welcome spot as long as they don't make walking on the sidewalk up front difficult during the warmer months.

Amazing food and friendly staff. Order in small plates to try a bit of everything. Nicely priced…read more Indoor and outdoor seating available as well. Super quaint and such a nice spot to eat solo or meet with friends. Very shareable! Each plate is roughly 6-8 euro.

Outstanding food, all fresh from local markets and so delicious. Staff was very friendly and…read morehelpful. Was one of the best meals in Amsterdam as I highly recommend. Cody restaurant with outdoor patio across the street from food hallen

This place had me feeling pretty nervous going in. The elegant and expensive decor combined with…read moredesigner clad and perfectly coiffed clientele left me sure I'd be ordering a very expensive glass of wine, nursing it, then beating a hasty retreat ASAP. When I opened the massive leather bound wine list, I was amazed. You can get lovely glasses of sauvignon blanc or pilot noir for €4. The rest of the wines are between 5-7 by the glass, with sparkling white wine for €4 as well. Bargain! They have loads of bottles at both everyday and special occasion prices. Someone has put a lot of money into the decor here, it feels very decadent and luxurious. You can also get charcuterie plates. The staff are very warm and friendly, even to scruffy types like myself. A real find among the overpriced Den Haag bars.

Excellent service. Food was very unique but flavorful. It…read morehad been 30 plus years since I enjoyed this restaurant and it was a real treat to return.

A quick note to my fellow Yelpers: Please review the restaurant not the boil on your butt that made…read morethe chair feel uncomfortable or the ringing in your ears from your wife nagging at you all day. Jeez people these reviews are so we (WE) can find good restaurants and weed out the losers. So adjust your behind, turn down your hearing aid and read the rest of my review. I had brunch at De Gouden Reael today with two friends. It was a spectacular day (yes, I realize I am reviewing the weather), but we sat inside anyway. This place defines cute, the staff were all smiling and extremely attentive, the atmosphere was charming and we haven't even gotten to the food yet. I wasn't in a drinking mood but my friends were. One started with a Bloody Mary which he proclaimed to be the 2nd best he had ever had. When he ordered a 2nd my partner decided to order one but he was curious if they could add some Clamato Juice to make what they call a "Caesar" in Western Canada. The waitress immediately knew what he was talking about and the two slightly different drinks arrived in short order. Now let's get to the food. Amazing variety of selections for a Brunch. Not that there were dozens of choices but the range of choices was across the board. From a French dish called Poutine to a breakfast burrito (but not your average burrito) the selections were unique and each one had it's own distinct personality. They even had Artichokes on the menu and since my partner (soon to be husband) is an Artichoke whore he ordered one to go with his meal. This is where the rubber hit the road as far as I was concerned. I have prepared a lot of Artichokes. I've learned to cut them in half and remove the "Choke" so you can eat them down to the heart and then just dive into the meaty remains without dealing with the fuzz. Somehow this chef had figured out how to remove the choke without cutting the artichoke in half. The center of the artichoke had a glass ramekin inside with the dipping sauce and the top of the heart was exposed and absolutely free of any fuzz. Everything about it was so perfect we commented to the waitress how amazed we were and a few minutes later the Chef himself showed up at our table with an Artichoke and walked us through the process of preparing the perfect Artichoke. For $4.99 plus shipping I will pass along this information (Just kidding). It's actually simple to do or at least he made it appear so but it's too much to go into this review. So, to wrap this up, here's what our experience was today. Cute restaurant in a charming waterfront area. Fantastically trained staff all warm and friendly and attentive. Unique eclectic menu with delicious food, and according to my friends "great cocktails", When the Chef leaves his kitchen and comes upstairs to your table to share with you one of his cooking secrets that speaks volumes as to the "attitude" behind the business. It has been my experience that good service starts from the top down. That pretty much explained why the staff was so fantastic because they were being led by example, not intimidation. I've been coming to Amsterdam for 30 years. One of my oldest friends married a Dutch guy and they live in one of those beautiful old canal homes. I used to make it over here twice a year but things change so it's every few years now but Amsterdam will always be on my list as long as I can make it over here. Stay out of the Tourist Areas and, by the way, this restaurant is not in what I would call a "Tourist Area", get to know the Dutch people and their culture not just the inside of a "Coffee Shop" in a pot smoke haze. Think what you want about the women in the windows with the red lights, keep a constant eye out for the bicycles and now the electric cars; both capable of ending your vacation in short order, and when you're hungry, stop into De Gouden Reael and experience a restaurant that truly has its own heart and soul.