Top Notch Breakfast and Dinner…read more.. Brasserie is the restaurant inside the Ambassade Hotel. My wife and I...along with another couple...had 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner there so this review reflects our experience. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 (for Old Town and the Jordaan) - Exterior: 5 - Interior: 5 - Atmosphere: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 (though the head waiter at dinner was full-of-himself) - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the Old Town and Jordaan parts of Amsterdam. - Exterior: Handsome. A beautifully restored and maintained property. - Interior: Contemporary. Brasserie is a high end spot across 3 rooms, yet remains comfortable where conversation is easily accomplished. - Menu: Very healthy buffet at breakfast plus some items which can be ordered. Dinner offers French fare with a relatively light touch...though very different from the wellness-oriented breakfast. - Food: Excellent. The breakfast buffet is not huge, but full of healthy high quality items. I had 3 unbelievable versions of granola spooned from large jars and covered my bowl with the best tasting light Greek yogurt. Fruit and fish was super fresh...bread and pastries baked on premises amazing. Others in our group chose made-to-order egg dishes. It's all part of staying at the hotel. Dinner transformed Brasserie into a bistro with a French twist on many favorite dishes. Check the menu online. Portions are small - as expected - but quality was high. However, prices were very reasonable with most items under $30. - Service: Homey at breakfast..."French" for dinner. Everyone could not have been more friendly and helpful in the morning. Things were a bit more formal at night with a different crew. The chief waiter was very knowledgeable, but we agreed a bit arrogant. - Price and Value: Worth it. I believe the breakfast buffet is only for guests of the Ambassade Hotel. Brasserie is open to the public at night and quite reasonable. - Parking: None. Who has a car in Old Town? Cons: - The only one readily apparent was the brusque, off-the-cuff nature of our main server at dinner. He wasn't over-the-top, but not in keeping with the friendly vibe of the hotel. And that's coming from 2 couples who grew up in New York City and lived for many years in San Francisco and LA. Anyone can...and should...get dinner at Brasserie. There are many reasons to make reservations for a stay at the Ambassade - including access to their breakfast buffet.

We had very social Christmas meal at Brasserie fo seven courses. The food were unique and some…read morethoughtful combinations with different kind of food choice. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very great with wine pairing. Excellent choice for a special Christmas meal.

I've been to a few of the other locations, but the Handboogstraat spot just hits different. It's…read moregot that dark, slightly chaotic, "rariteitenkabinet" vibe that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a hidden club rather than a burger joint. We kept it classic this time: * The Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone tender as always. They don't over-sweeten the glaze, which I appreciate. * Le Cannibale Royale: The pulled pork on top of the patty is a heavy hitter, but the sauerkraut actually cuts through the richness perfectly. * The Fries: Still some of the most consistent in the city--thin, salty, and actually hot. Service was busy (it's Handboogstraat, so what do you expect?), but the staff was super chill and kept the craft beers flowing. It's loud, it's moody, and it's exactly what I wanted for a late-night feed. Plus, I've noticed they actually take the time to read and reply to feedback here, which is a rare find for a place this popular. Keep doing what you're doing!

Do I recommend this place? Heck yes I do! We had ribs, burgers, mac n cheese, fries, veggies, so…read moremuch food and it was all delicious. Staff was friendly and spoke great English. The ambiance had crazy neat decor all over the walls. Whenever I go on vacation I always stalk yelp to find food places to visit, and this place did not disappoint! This is a meat eaters paradise. Don't sleep on the ribs!

The staff and food were amazing. Everything seamed to be seasonal and fresh. The atmosphere…read moreappeared to be rich and settled. The oak paneled walls and ornate chandeliers added sophistication. While I only had tea to drink the bar was well stocked. The restaurant spans the building so you can enter form with street. I suggest if you want to eat outside make reservations and ask for the quieter shady side of the building!

My son Brody and I were in Amsterdam on our way to Germany and we wanted some authentic Dutch food…read morewhile we were there. After reviewing best Dutch restaurant on Yelp, VS was #1. We sat on the patio. Our server brought us complementary bread with butter while we read through the menu. I'm told my meal was authentic Dutch food, but it just seemed like a strange combination. The name slipped my mind, but it was a pile of mashed potatoes with endive, with a meatball on top with brown gravy and then beside that with some type of smoked sausage with a pile of mustard. I've always felt that whatever food you put on a plate should taste good together sausage with the mustard with the meat and the gravy and the mashed potatoes just seem disjointed to me. With that sad, I ate every drop of it and enjoyed it so maybe I learned something from this meal. ‍ My son took the alternative approach and ordered a meal with Indonesian flavors; chicken with peanut sauce was the main entrée and it came with french fries. He definitely enjoyed his meal as well. I'm glad we gave VS a try. It turned out to be a good meal of Dutch food in a touristy area with food from all over the world. I guess I'm old-fashioned because I just wanted a taste of the local cuisine. Cheers!

Lovely place to eat in the heart of Amsterdam, on what is locally known as "gay street", near the…read moreBloemenmarkt. Cozy interior with funky decor. I got there fairly early by European standards - a little after 19:00, and had the place mostly to myself. No reservations needed at this time of the evening, and year (early Feb.), and service was great. Nice conversation for this solo diner. Had the Scallop fregola / samphire / beetroot puree / pancetta / champagne beurre blanc appetizer for dinner with a glass of white wine. Delicious combination of flavors that I was hoping to find a recipe for to make back home, but no luck. Aww, shucks, looks like I will need to go back to Amsterdam and visit Lion Noir again!

The place is beautiful but that is about it... the service was very slow and it made us feel…read more"inferior", ignored and as if they were doing us the favor of attending to us. The menu is very limited. The oysters were good, the corn chowder had no flavor and the blinis where just ok. We also had the fish which was ok, but the couscous was salty and the flank stake was also just ok. After waiting more than 30 min and no one even coming to see if we wanted a dessert (which we did), we decided to just leave and go have ice cream instead. Expensive, pretentious and the food is nothing special.

Our first great dinner in town. The food was amazing. We opted for the black angus and a side of…read morepepper sauce. Don't skip on the sauce! It comes on the side and was rich and delicious. We shared the steak and got the large salad with veggies! The veggies were sooo good! Plus you have plenty of protein with your steak. A cute little gem of a place, in a nice area for a nice night out.

We went here for dinner based on Yelp Reviews. We made a reservation which prob wasn't necessary…read morebut we got a great seat inside by a big window looking out onto the street. The restaurant was understaffed and the servers were struggling. We could understand that but one had to ask repeatedly for something that had been ordered. The menu seemed different from the one I had seen online-no schnitzel-but I could be wrong. Ordered mussels which were surprisingly tasteless. Cooked in water with a plethora of vegetables that didn't add any flavor. Husband ordered hamburger and he said it was good. It's a pretty restaurant, cozy. If they were to get more staff and changed something on the menu it would be a win. It's in a pretty area.

Pastis was incredible. Me and my boyfriend were both looking for somewhere to eat later in the…read moreevening in Amsterdam and he ended up landing on Pastis. It was delicious and the service was great. We got amaretto sours and every dish was exquisite. The ambiance was awesome, the bar was so cute and it was so romantic. Would go here again.

Food and service were good . Atmosphere is cozy and romantic. Good ideal for a date .read more

We happened upon this little place as we were exploring Amsterdam, I couldn't have planned this!…read more This meal was outstanding. The menu is new every day planned by the chef based on what's fresh, in season. We choose to eat the meal as he had designed it. It was 4 courses of heaven. Clean fresh flavors that highlighted the ingredients. It was a slow placed feel and we were able to not only enjoy the meal but conversation and laughs. The staff was all very helpful and friendly. Plan a trip to this special little find and make sure to give yourselves plenty of time to enjoy.

Table de Hote, they shop during the day and write the menu in the afternoon for dinner. 4 courses,…read moresome entree substitutes are available. While all options met my taste, he had rather it been less fishy of a meal. Everything I had was excellent! Our service was extremely friendly and English proficient. If your not picky this is a great wonderful place but it's tiny so make a booking. And if you think the dining room is small, check out the kitchen on the way to the WC. It's like Jesus and the fishes, amazing with what they have.

The bread and butter they offer in the beginning of your meal was some of the best French butter…read moreI've ever had. Our server, Mitchell, was helpful in explaining the menu and gave recommendations. The bartender working that day made an amazing Hendrix martini. And our other friend, from Bangladesh, was giving us lots of information about the restaurant as well as the local area, almost like a personal tour guide. The first course, escargot with herbed butter, was delightful to say the least. Save some bread to absorb the remains. The seasonal white asparagus dish with ham, hard boiled egg and petite potatoes was superb. We don't offer this style of cuisine much in the States; a treat to dive deeper in traditional cooking. The sea bass as a main was swimming with flavor. I appreciate this style of French cuisine in "the Venice of the North". The atmosphere and the staff made the experience terrific. I would enjoy coming back for a second visit. Atmosphere: 10 | 10 Service: 9.5 | 10 Food: 9.5 | 10

I recently visited De Belhamel for dinner with friends on a recent trip to Amsterdam. I started my…read moremeal with a pair of appetizers. The first was the Escargots a la Flamande. The escargots were nicely tender and soaked in a flavorful herb and garlic butter. The second was the Drie Crostini Belhamel. This featured three crispy crostini's topped with high quality mouthwatering toppings of tender smoked salmon, fresh tender beef tartare topped with a yolky egg, and cool salty Iberico. For my entrée I had the Tournedos Rossini. Tender juicy steak sat on a bed of crisp asparagus and savory potatoes and topped with a buttery foie gras. For dessert I had the Basque Cheesecake which had a creamy airy texture and was topped with a sweet flavorful kumquat marmalade. Overall, our dinner was enjoyable and delicious.

This place is absolutely perfect. Excellent food, ambiance, service! We liked it so much that we…read morecame two days in a row!

Came here on a Monday night with a reservation and the restaurant was full. Highly recommend a…read morereservation. Service was friendly, but timing can be a little bit off. They do make up for it with their personalities. The restaurant itself is small and typically can hold groups of 2 to 5. The menu is small, but all the dishes are high quality. 1. Amuse bouche goat cheese - had a nice smoky flavor and fresh 2. Scallops - small but packed with flavor. There is a white sauce that complimented the scallops and the bread pastry with onions 3. Goat cheese terrine - very nice soft goat cheese mixed with onions as well as berry and veggies. Only wish there was more bread. 4. Sea bream - very nicely done with a fresh taste of the meat and a crispy skin. Pairs well with its sauce and tomatoes. 5. Ravioli - nicely done al dente with a herby sauce and packed ravioli 6. Bread pudding - one of the best I've had and came out fresh and hot. Comes with a white sauce as well as boozy caramel sauce. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant which has received very nice reviews for over 10 years. I'm glad we chose this restaurant during my stay here.

My family and I visited Amsterdam, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Very elegant fine dining…read moreexperience. It is in the lobby hotel, and when you walk into the hotel it's directly to your left. The service was amazing, everyone was very friendly. We had Rose as our server, she was very personable and gave great recommendations about the menu. My family and I got the fish special, the flat iron steak, the mussels, and the crème brûlée. Would highly recommend all of these dishes, they were delicious! Would recommend this place if you are visiting Amsterdam. Great restaurant for family dinners or a date night!

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.