If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

My mom (a very picky eater with a sensitive gastrointestinal track) and I walked in here for a late…read morelunch on the day we arrived in Amsterdam. And despite ALL of our meals in Amsterdam being excellent, this one may have been the best. We wanted to try Dutch food, not totally knowing what to expect and were blown away by the combination of flavors and textures we consumed. We started with the pickled herring which was served with onions and pickles- fresh yet bold! I'm still thinking about those little fishies weeks later. Then we each had the sampler-ish plates (I forget what it was called). Hers was the vegetarian version and mine was with sausage. There were 3 kinds of essentially mashed potatoes with veggies mixed in: 1 with spinach I think, 1 with carrots, and 1 with sauerkraut. Mine came with a delightfully rich gravy and my moms came with some kind of lighter yellow sauce (I think mustard based). We tried these same dishes at other Dutch restaurants during our stay, but nothing beat The Pantry. The service in this quaint and cozy spot was also excellent!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

Had a quick lunch there! It is a good spot for lunch and…read morequick food! Food quality is so good! And price is very reasonable! I love their daily special!

Juniper & Kin is a gorgeous cocktail bar and restaurant on the 21st floor of the new QO Amsterdam…read morehotel. The venue takes up the entire floor and has wall to wall windows for a bird's eye view. The bar area is very large and, though the bar itself isn't too big, it is surrounded by plenty of lounge seating with cushy chairs and sofas and tables. It was fairly quiet on a rainy Tuesday evening but I'm sure this place must be popular on weekends. What a sexy place for a date or night out! Cocktails are inventive and there's something for everyone, including a handful of AF cocktails (the bar carries the full line of Seedlip spirits). My husband and I enjoyed several tasty drinks and a really nice cheese plate, though I do wish this had come with some bread or crackers. The bartenders were very nice, though seemed a little bit inexperienced. As we were leaving, we passed the open kitchen where chefs were preparing dinner. They use a lot of ingredients from their own greenhouse on the roof. I'll be keeping an eye on this place for my next visit to Amsterdam!

Our overall experience was great. Modern European cuisine at its best, service was attentive and…read moreaccommodating, the ambiance is very elegant but cozy at the same time. Watch out when crossing the road to get there, drivers here have buttons for eyes.

From the owner: Delikeet Wine&Dine in Amsterdam-Zuid, 'n ware culi hype! Verrassende smaakexplosies! Op niveau…read moreeten, wanneer u het wil!

Beautiful decor and big open restaurant. Tasty dishes, but smaller portions so don't expect large…read moreplates. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating for a date night for example. Easy to talk and hear each other. The energy is good. The brussels sprout dish was my favorite. I've also been for brunch, which was really cozy, even with children. Lovely couch seating all around for a casual but nice brunch setting.

Four consecutive breakfasts and the bar was always kept high. Amazing food and hot beverage,…read moreamazing ambiance, amazing staff. Fantastic 5/5. You will not believe it is complimentary as a Hotel V guest. A big factor in deciding to book with Hotel V was their breakfast service. It is à la carte style. As you enter, you are warmly received and brought to a candlelit table. You choose your hot drink, juice, main, and choice of sweets. Thankfully I was able to explore the breakfast menu and bring recommendations: Hot drink: cannot go wrong with any choice. Craftful latte, excellent full-body espresso, milk foamed to perfection. Juice: order the freshly pressed orange juice. Main: totally blown away by the eggs Florentine and eggs Benedict. Hollandaise sauce is the best I've tasted. Also recommend the bacon, scrambled eggs, and toast. Eggs are fluffy and a little runny - just like how Chef Ramsay makes them! I'm from Canada and their bacon is unlike anything I've ever had. Salty, a little tougher, satisfying. Lastly, order the English breakfast and you'll feel fueled for a long day of tourist duties. Sweets: do yourself favor and trust me when I say, order the french toast. Unreal. After you try the french toast, order the pancakes. Blueberry or banana and bacon. Trust me on this one!

Great breakfast and lunch options. Nice coffee and other drinks. Plenty of options for vegetarians.read more

My husband and I chose this restaurant for our last dinner in Amsterdam, and it was exactly as…read morewonderful as I remembered. The setting is elegant and perfect for a romantic evening. They offer à la carte options as well as three- and four-course prix fixe menus. I chose the three-course meal, and my husband did the four-course; neither of us was disappointed. We had a newer server who was on his first night, but the manager and other staff supported him seamlessly, and he did an incredible job. You can truly see how passionate and attentive everyone is here. Jeffrey, the server my family and I had last year, was still there and even came over to personally say hello, which meant so much to us. The food and service are absolutely exceptional. Reservations are a must, but it is more than worth it. This is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Amsterdam, and I highly recommend it.

I ate at Maris Piper Brasserie in Amsterdam and the duck confit was unreal. It is easily the best…read moreduck I have ever had. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat underneath was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every bite melted in my mouth and tasted rich without feeling heavy. The dish came with fries that paired really well with the duck. The textures worked together and nothing felt overdone. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what they are doing. The duck was cooked with care and seasoned just right, which made the whole plate feel special. Service was great and the staff clearly knew the menu well. They were friendly and helpful without hovering. If you are in Amsterdam, this duck confit alone is worth the visit.

I'd heard a lot about 4850 and finally made it in. It s a cozy, small spot that serves coffee…read moreduring the day and wine at night, with a limited but tasty food menu. I have been coming here for a while and always forget to take a picture! Their cinnamon bun is amazing. For coffee, my favorite is the Kenya Kii ,it's smooth, refreshing, and has a great aftertaste. Def a must-try place.

Hands down my favorite coffee/pastry spot in Amsterdam. SO delicious!!!! I got their cardamom bun…read moreand died and came back. There's plenty of seating inside but since the place is so popular I'd say it's a game of chance as to whether or not you'd get a spot. I also loved their butter/cheese sandwich. Fantastic.

The food is tasty, services is friendly and ambiance romantic with a bit of laidback. For sure a…read moregood stop. Come early or you'll need reservations for the evening.

Such a good random find for us on our trip. It was very easy to get a table, and we were served…read moreright away. The inside is cozy and inviting. We ordered bruschetta to start. This was a disappointment and is the reason for not getting a full 5 star review from us. The bread seemed stale, and the tomatoes were not ripe. The pesto sauce on it was delicious though. We also got carbonara which was amazing! The pasta tasted homemade, and the sauce was perfect. Delicious and decadent but not overly heavy. We got this to share since we had a late lunch, and we wish we could've eaten more here! We'd definitely come again and would stick with ordering their pasta dishes.

While in Amsterdam, we couldn't figure out where to eat so we just googled the closest one to our…read morehotel. So we gave this place a try. Service was really good, specially for EU as the servers don't work on tips. I got the Chefs menu and partner got their Thin Sliced Smoke Ribeye and the soup of the day which was a Potato Leek soup. The Ribeye was good but definitely not smoked but that soup was really good and hit the spot in a very cold day. For my dishes, I got a salad with Salmon tartar, it was good not great. The quail was very nicely done and very good. The dessert was interesting my partner definitely liked it more than I did. Overall, I recommend this place as it's pretty solid place to try while in Amsterdam.

This is my first visit to Amsterdam and so far my meal at Grand Café has been a highlight of my…read morevisit. I was with a group of 6. It was early so only 4 ordered dinner but we were all very pleased with meals that ranged from pasta, to lamb and salmon.