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!

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.

Ik hou van Brasserie Blazer! What a great, lively ambiance. There is a cool young-ish (20- 30- and…read more40-somethings) local crowd. A bit off the beaten track, but this is a good thing in this case, unless you're looking for something uber-touristy. Have a beer inside, or sit at one of the picnic benches over looking the canal. I've been told their food is very good: classic French brasserie cuisine with a modern twist.

We needed a place very close to our Vrbo and we found Blazer and we were not disappointed. It was a…read moreTuesday evening and wasn't busy at all . The staff was great, the food was delicious and the ambiance was inviting. They only had 2 members of staff that we interacted with and it was easy since it was quiet. My steak was cooked to my specifications . Thank you

What a wonderful meal! We came here for Easter Lunch after we went to Zaanse Schans and spent the…read moreday looking at windmills, eating cheese, stroopwaffels and going inside the windmills. This was a wonderful way to wind down our day and enjoy a fantastic meal. There weren't many people in the restaurant but as we continued with our meal, more and more people stopped in. The waiters and waitresses went to lunch and yet our service was still wonderful. Our kids were given coloring books and colored pencils to color with while they waited for their meal. They loved their hot chocolates and they didn't make it too hot for our kids to enjoy, it was wonderful. The kids meal came with bitterballens, fries and salad and my kids licked the plate clean. I had the roasted chicken with dutch asparagus and chips, it was beautifully cooked. My husband had the lamb and again, perfectly cooked and we loved every bite. To finish our meal, we shared the cheese plate, with rum cake and ended it with some coffee. We had such a great meal and we walked back to the train station to go back to Central Station Amsterdam full and happy.

Good food and great location. This was my second visit and it did not disappoint. Can't want to…read morereturn.

Not my typical hang-out, and it was initiated by a friend to meet here, but I was pleasantly…read moresuprised! We ordered some meatless dishes. Not mentioned al particular vegetarian food, but just as a healthy dish and we enjoyed every bite! The staff is also very friendly, although it was obvious that they had some friends over, so you had to make sure to get eye contact to get them distracted and get back to work. But it wasn't a busy night, so hey, who cares. I didn't!

This location is one of my favourite event venues in Amsterdam…read more I've attended a several different kinds of events that were hosted by de Zwijger and it was a flawless experience every time. The building is big and modern, the staff as well as the event hosting is professional. One of the events was over three days so food was included. I don't know if it was provided by de Zwijger itself or if they had organized a caterer. Either way, it was the best food I got so far on a conference. For some months now Pakhuis de Zwijger is the new venue for Creative Mornings. I'm happy about that, because since then it really takes place every month thanks to the professional organization.

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.

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.

Cute little bistro serving nice brasserie style menu. Simple yet great food. Highly recommend…read more Steak tartare was delicious start, and both Hake and Steak Baret were superb and cooked perfectly. Thank you for great evening.

This restaurant was recommended to me and I am so thankful! The service, the food and the ambiance…read morewere all lovely. The pulpo salade was bright and refreshing. Had the seafood special, vraag de bediening, and it was delicious. My husband would come back and have the ribeye again tomorrow. The staff was friendly and helpful. Wonderful

Delicious dinner at this cute restaurant. The service was great - helpful and friendly. I liked the…read morewine options. Good variety and prices. The food was quite good. The special cauliflower soup was creamy and the oil and roasted cauliflower pieces in it made it special. The Dutch pork belly melted in you mouth and had great flavor. The shrimp with garlic was light and good quality shrimp cooked perfectly. We tried the dessert special of the blood orange salad with sabayon and vanilla ice cream. The bold oranges were very juicy and flavorful and the dish was light and almost summery. Great job also on the cappuccino. Overall great neighborhood restaurant. Definitely make a reservation as it's a small place. We will be back!

Location: 4 Ambiance: 4,5…read moreGreeting: 4,5 Hygiene: 4,5 Bathrooms: 4 Wardrobe: 4 Value for money: 4 FOOD Variety: 3,5 Taste: 4,5 Presentation: 4 BEVERAGES Variety: 4 Presentation: 4 WAITER Smile: 5 Speed: 4,5 Courtesy: 5 Cosy little brasserie with a lot of smile and good food. Nicely decorated, warm ambience. Definitely a must go place in Amsterdam...

The food was delicious, beautiful cocktails and wine and top level service…read more A true neighborhood gem. Wonderful ambience.

We were lucky enough to come here for New Year's Eve dinner. What a great find. Amazing…read moreneighborhood, away from the chaos of the center of the city but just a close walk to reach and easy tram access too. From the moment we walked in we felt welcome. Cozy dinning space and the aroma wafting from the kitchen immediately we knew we had picked the right place. We were greeted quickly and seated. We had such delicious food, the Chateaubriand was tender and cooked perfectly, along with the salad and fries we had to accompany. A great little wine list, just enough options to please most anyone and very well priced. We enjoyed our stay and even as it filled cleared and filled again we felt welcome and had we had room we would certainly have enjoyed dessert. We are already thinking of our next visit to Amsterdam and it will definitely include a dinner here.