Great location and service. Fast fresh and tasty food. The pizzas were excellent and super fast.read more

at the front entrance of the restaurant, you will see people dining outdoors, just inside there are…read moretables a bar area, kitchen, a flight of stairs for more dining and restrooms. We were seated right away. We ordered the lemon cello spritz, mixed salad to share and chicken parmigiana. The waiter was friendly and we were served pretty quickly. The salad was very large and very fresh. It had beautiful mixed greens with onion, tomato, cucumber, and green olives with a light Housemade dressing. My chicken parmagiana came out with a beautiful flame of fire that quickly went out when the server put my plate down. my chicken was tender. The red sauce was phenomenal and I enjoyed my veggies. Give it a try if you're in town, I recommend it!

A True Gem in Amsterdam: Outstanding Food and Service at Guasto…read more Guasto Italian Restaurant in Amsterdam completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like we were their top priority. The level of service was exceptional--warm, attentive, and professional. They genuinely made us feel like VIPs, offering personalized recommendations and ensuring we were comfortable throughout our meal. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with fresh, authentic flavors. The pastas were perfectly cooked, and the pizzas were crispy, delicious, and topped with the finest ingredients. We couldn't get enough! Each meal was better than the last, and the variety on the menu ensured there was something for everyone. The management team was also incredibly hands-on, ensuring that each guest had an unforgettable experience. Their hospitality and attention to detail truly set Guasto apart from other restaurants. After such an amazing first experience, we ended up dining at Guasto four times during our trip to Amsterdam. It's clear this restaurant is committed to excellence in both food and service. If you're in the city, don't miss out on this incredible dining experience! Staff was so nice they even made a special request and made a baked potato for my salad and steak Thank you to the amazing staff

We wanted to go upscale a little bit and found a cluster of Italian restaurants. We looked online…read morefor reviews and Restaurant Gusto looked good, so we went in. We were seated and noticed a large block of hollowed-out parmesan cheese on a butcher-block table. After reviewing the menu, we asked about the cheese. It was for a spaghetti dish that "we wouldn't soon forget." "If we won't forget it, we have to have it," even though spaghetti is not the most adventurous thing to order in an Italian restaurant. The spaghetti is cooked and mixed with tomato sauce, then what I am guessing is hot oil is ignited and dumped into the hollowed out cheese. Then the spaghetti is added and mixed with the melted cheese, removed and served with additional shreds of hard parmesan. The result is nothing short of fantastic and I believe it when I was told Americans return every couple of years or so just to eat this dish. We also had a mozzarella and tomato salad (as if we needed additional cheese) and complimentary green and black olives. Most restaurants here serve Heineken on tap, but this place appears to only have Peroni, which was perfect. We'll be back. Read more about what I ate in Amsterdam https://sustainablecitynews.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/what-i-ate-in-amsterdam/

From the pictures I could tell they make a good crust and I'm pleased to say I wasn't disappointed…read more Really good pizza and the crust was the star. The potato and porchetta was a nice pairing, though it could have used a little salt. Started with a ceaser salad as I've been desperate for some veg and it was a pretty small side salad for 12 Euro, which was kinda sad, but good dressing and croutons. I saw the lasagna on other tables and it also looked very good. This restaurant is kinda tucked away off the main street, but it's worth seeking out. Good, friendly service, clean restaurant and bathrooms. A good choice for a more casual dinner.

We found Demetra through Yelp! This is a quaint Italian restaurant just south of the City Centre…read morenear the Royal Theatre. We didn't have reservations, but they were able to seat us after a short 15 minute wait. The place was very busy. The staff were polite. The menu had some good options. We went with the bruschetta for a starter, the tagliatelle bolognese, and the lasagna. The bruschetta came with four pieces. It was good. The lasagna was my favorite, but the tagliatelle bolognese was very good as well. We wanted some bread so we ordered the focaccia. It was good. The tables are packed closely together so you can get to know your neighbor. This was a pleasant surprise for us to find while wandering around after visiting the Rembrandt House.

Great owner operator Italian restaurant. Food was so good had the pasta finished in a Parmesan…read morebowl and the mushroom pizza-along with a very nice bottle of Italian wine. Service was efficient and friendly. Would definitely go again! Enjoy- The color is a little off due to sitting under their red sign-don't let it scare you.

Cute little Italian restaurant near the city center of Amsterdam! If you're looking for a great…read moreItalian meal, come to this cozy little spot. We have the mushroom raviolis and a pasta dish, which I was definitely not disappointed about! The service was good. Looked like it was locally owned, older gentleman that was serving us and taking care of everyone in the area. Also, pasta came from a cheese wheel! So good. Keep in mind the restaurant is smaller so it may not be great for larger parties but overall, I highly recommend coming here!!

Food was very good. We ended up eating there 2 nights in a row. Conveniently located to our hotel…read more Would have been nice to have bread served with dinner, but apparently you had to order and pay for it.

Awful experience. The food was tasty. Meal started with us asking about food allergens. He seemed…read moreto be so confused. When I asked for a manager, he said he was busy. Waiter then heckled about it with a table behind us. Beyond unprofessional. Mocking about my children's allergies. We looked past it and ate after he rolled his eyes multiple times about the allergies. Once the meal was done he kept pacing by our table, once we paid. There were two other tables empty. We maybe sat for fifteen minutes. He then came and said people were waiting and we needed to get up. Multiple other tables were also done with their meal. We explained we were almost done. He yelled "No get up now. Someone is waiting. Get out and leave." No one was waiting. The restaurant is tiny and you can see from the front to the back. At which point I asked for a manager. He yells I am the manager, get out before I call the police. To which I replied please do so. My friend is disabled and asked him to pass her crutches, which she needs to walk. He said no get out! Yelling in her face as spit flung on her. We were shocked and appalled and laughed. I cannot believe he is allowed to work in service industry. He was rude and evil. I am mortified that he would treat a disabled person this way. Not sure if he was racist, evil, or discriminatory against disabled people. Our party was mixed racially. Very doubtful he is the manager. Someone of his caliber is not capable of running a food truck. Stay away. Focaccia is not home made nor pizza dough. With a soy allergy they did not know if either item had soy as they buy both! Stay away! Too many other Italian restaurants in Amsterdam! It's almost laughable at how ge behaved.

Tasty meal before concert and lucky I came @6pm as by 7pm the place was packed. I was given menu…read morebut waiter forgot to tell me about the specials which are written in chalk. Service is interesting - only one waiter who takes the order and brings the food and drinks, one busboy, one person you pay at the cash register. One chef you see through the window. Ambiance is cozy and rustic. House wine is Montepulciano and its medium body and delicious. Salad was fresh and seafood pasta was large amount of pasta and seafood. Highly recommended!

Found Trattoria Totò, a small Italian restaurant while walking to our favorite coffee shop in…read moreAmsterdam, and we decided that we should make a reservation for that night right after dropping our bags off at our nearby hotel. Boy, we got lucky that we did. My parents and I have been in Europe for almost two weeks now and I kept thinking that I was in Italy the entire time while at this restaurant, as we did so much traveling. It was within walking distance of the hotel we were staying at, which was a plus. The restaurant is so small that it only has about eight tables and one waiter doing all the work, plus two chefs working in the kitchen. During our time there, lots of people that did not have a reservation were being turned away. We were seated at a table that had a decent view of the kitchen, though trying to get into my seat was a little tight. We started off with a glass of Pinot Grigio white wine, which is basically what we've been drinking at like every restaurant during our trip. This time, rather than sharing a bottle that was at our table, we just had the wine from the glass. After trying out so many different kinds of white wines over the past two weeks, I think I've grown to enjoy them so far. The food here was outstanding and delicious. I had the Pasta Bolognese, my dad had the ham and mushroom pizza, and my mom had the ravioli. The pasta just exploded with flavor in my mouth, including the Bolognese itself. My dad commented that this was one of the best pizzas he's ever had so far, and my mom commented that her ravioli was super flavorful, including the sauce that came with it. This is your taste of Italy right here in Amsterdam. Would highly recommend to other people!

I love Italia Oggi! I learned about it from dear friends who had dinner there years ago. They sent…read moreme a photo of them with the owner. When I visited there myself in 2024, on a Sunday night, the owner was not there, but his son was and when I showed him the photo of my friends and his dad, he suggested we get a photo of the two of us. We did. Then I just was back again with my sister and brother-in-law and I showed them both those two photos and they suggested getting a new one of the three of us. We did. Now I live in California, so it's not like dropping in because I'm in the neighborhood, but this place feels like family!! They delivered a fabulous dessert for my 80th birthday. That is family! Food is always deeeelicious and served with special care. Thanks Italia Oggi for making each visit so very special.

Ravioli was amazing and so was the service. It is also really pretty inside. Would definitely go…read moreback.

A friend had recommended this place to meet up for dinner. We got there early and were seated in…read morethe back. He mentioned that this place is popular with celebrities and on the brick wall are the autographs of some of the celebrities that went there which I thought was really cool. We ordered: Focaccia (Fresh baked focaccia bread served with EVO oil from Puglia and semi dried tomato cream): focaccia was sliced and toasted and the semi dried tomato cream so yummy to slater on the bread. Burrata Pugliese (Burrata Pugliese cheese, tomatoes, homemade Pesto Genovese - EVO oil from Puglia): Burrata, was always, super creamy and totally delicious. My friend ordered the Fiordilatte mozzarella (tomato sauce,spicy salami, speadrable spicy sausage, stracciatella Pugliese cheese pizza. It was quite large and 2 of my friends shared that. I stole a bite and the spicy sausage was so good! I wasn't too hungry and ordered the minestrone soup which was so comforting on a cold day. It arrived piping hot and was full of vegetables. I felt so much better after having this. Service was attentive and friendly. I would love to come back the next time and try the pastas.

We had the most AMAZING dinner here last night! Service was amazing thanks to Tatiana and her…read moreamazing team. The chilled Pinot noir she recommended was a home run, along with the selection of tasty appetizers. We all left feeling full, even the pickiest diner in our group, and the ambience was superb. Would highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood!!