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My friend and I had the sweet potato fries and crispy cauliflower bites to start, both were nicely crispy. Then we had the plateau which included ribs, chicken, bacon, sausage and brisket with pickles and onions. The brisket and sausage were my favorite. Of course, it was too much meat for one meal.
Hello all! If you're in Amsterdam, and looking for a good place to get a really good steak, then I would recommend checking out Cannibale Royale! I was there for a week-long conference, and finding new places to eat became part of the everyday adventure. Having been walking around from session to session, and quite a few at different places across the city, I became seriously hungry. After freshening up back at my hotel, I checked my list of places to eat, and decided on Cannibale Royale. It was a 4 minute walk, and you won't see it from the main thoroughfare. I went in, and it immediately felt cozy and alive. I was waved over to the bar and asked if I had a reservation, which I didn't. All the other tables were full, so I sat at the bar and handed a menu. I wasn't aware that a reservation was needed. The menu has quite a few different cuts of steak, and the listing of starters/appetizers were nice. I highly recommend the chicken wings, I ordered the L'Incroyable, which is a rib-eye listed as having come from Argentina. I ordered it medium with fries that were so good. I give Cannibale Royale five stars. The food there was excellent! I do wish I had known to make a reservation though. However I have never known a bar to need a reservation. But hey, live and learn! Highly recommended!
Overall great experience here! Welcomed in with our a reservation right away, and waitress was quick, and made things easy for us. Tables are a little small but okay for the 3 of us, steak and lobster were cooked and seasoned to perfection, and beer and wine options were great! Very enjoyable atmosphere for a steakhouse, lively and quick!
Deeeeeeeeelish. I wasn't intending to go to a steakhouse while I was visiting Amsterdam, but a group of friends and I decided to pop in here and this was an amazing dinner and everyone left very satisfied and fulfilled with their different meat choices. The Tomahawk looked amazing, the short ribs were so soft and succulent. The drinks were great, and the service was equally as great. I will definitely be back
My friend and I decided to split a meal after the server told us at the pork ribs would be a large portion. We also had corn on the cob and sweet potato fries as sides. The ribs were unfortunately underwhelming, but the sweet potato fries were very good. The corn on the cob was good but too much butter for me. The waitress was friendly however she did not come back to ask us how our food was during the meal. I've noticed that seems to be a common theme in Amsterdam.
Having been to the Cannibale Royale location on Lange Niezel, decided to plan a dinner for the Handboogstraat location as it was closer for my friends who had their hotel very nearby. Instead of my last visit, I actually made a reservation so we walked in pretty quickly. When I came here last year, I wasn't in a steak mood even though Cannibale Royale has a pretty impressive steak lineup. Well this time I knew I had no excuses and got the L'Incroyable (250g ribeye), which translates to a shade under 9 ounces. It was good, definitely enjoyed it. The meat quality was very good, which I was surprised by because you just can't be sure about meat quality outside of the U.S. Service is good, no complaints from me. Only quibble is that they jammed seven of us into a stable that would have comfortably seated five people at most, but it is Europe so what you can do. I would say Cannibale Royale closely approximates American-style food, with a Dutch twist on it. The steak was worth the wait!
What an amazing first lunch in Amsterdam! We've been traveling throughout Europe for a couple of weeks and it was so refreshing to get a burger and nachos! Their drinks were very reasonably priced! Overall it was a very good meal, bathrooms smelled amazing and were so clean, and the vibe was super cute and fun! I believe their kitchen closes at 5PM before dinner!
The whole interior has a cool pub/restaurant kind of vibe. If you listen carefully, they have some great music playing in the background! The service was fantastic. The food was simply amazing. The rack of ribs were so saucy, juicy, and fall off the bone. The Mac and cheese was perfectly indulgent. The burger was huge and cooked to perfection!
Looking for late night food wasn't too bad in Amsterdam . I loved how this place is open until 3 am. We got to the restaurant around 1 am and there was a lot of people. I loved the vibes in there . A fun place to have dinner & drinks. They have a late night menu which Consist of items with an owl next to it. We got the ribs , classic burger , wAtermelon feta salad, and fries . All the food was delicious . Hands down the burger was amazing. It was soo good with the watermelon salad. Paired nicely. Also , hands up for the guy at the bar who made my margarita. It was perfect. I was amazed by how good it was I ordered another! Huyen our waitress was super helpful and attentive. We were asking her where to go out and I loved how she gave us selections ( although she really doesn't go out ) I thought that was sweet of her. She gave great service . I love that this place serves quality Food for late night hours. Very impressed and went a second time during our period in Amsterdam! read more
3 years ago
Started our Saturday night here, wasn't disappointed. We did not have reservations. Despite the place being packed, the staff were able to seat us quickly. Tartare app was delicious. So was the rest of our meal. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled vegetables, Mac n' cheese, and fries were all very good. Can't go wrong here, and fun atmosphere. Would suggest making reservations to avoid any potential delays. We were lucky. read more
3 years ago
Cannibale Royale was another restaurant on our shortlist for Amsterdam - in our pre-gaming, we were intrigued by its bare-knuckle, provocative vibe. It also came highly rated. It's right off the Singel Canal - one of the earliest canals in the city. I think we'd consider it an alleyway, but it appears to be a proper street on Handboogstraat 17a. Because it was day one - we rolled the dice on a walk-in, but we highly recommend making a reservation. It's also a great walk - with a few colorful squares nearby (like the Spui). Staff was friendly and accommodating - we were able to sit at the bar, preferable as we wanted to imbibe. We started off with two cocktails - the Penicillin and the Cannibale Corpse. We typically start off with a Penicillin in a new land - the citrus and ginger are very much wanted at that point in the trip. The Cannibale Corpse tasted of the standard recipe, with its layers of gin, prosecco, lemon and pear brandy. We dived right into entrees, since we were starving after a long day of exploring the city. A must for ASG in Amsterdam on that first day is to get a steak. There's something about the sensibilities of the city and steaks - I don't know if there is anything like it, but for New York City. Didn't want to go overboard, so went for the L'incroyable - the Rib Eye, which I believe was aged. As a side, we opted for the Pork Belly and Pickle - as, if you follow us on Instagram (@allstreetsourmand) we've been on a pickling kick for some time. So, as you can see from our photos of the visit - well-cut, well-cooked meat abounds, surrounded by equally well-made pickling. A side of corn on the cob to round out the meal - and (wink) have our vegetables. The pickling were white onions steeped in red vinegar - simple, delicious. The green dill was just as you would want and a great compliment to the pork belly (and the steak). The steak, as you'll find throughout the city is effortlessly prepared to perfection. It's as if there is a collective understanding of how best prepare steak - and we always look forward to it. We also opted for Le Classique - a burger from Black Angus, local cheddar, sautéed onions, tomato, mustard mayonnaise, and thick bacon. All of this was served on a thick bun - it was a meal on its own. The burger could be more well-balanced - the meat felt a bit overpowered by the rest of the condiments. All of the components were delicious - but perhaps dialing down the bun and the sauce would bring the burger to the fore. The ambiance was great - it felt like Amsterdam. There were wood accents, and the lights were reminiscent of candles. It made us feel like we were in the latter half of the 1800s as they designed. There was an air of mystery and a bit of intrigue. All told, we love Cannibale Royale for delivering on all fronts. We highly recommend a visit next time you're in Amsterdam. Please also visit allstreetsgourmand and like and subscribe - we appreciate you! read more
4 years ago
Thankfully I read the Yelp post prior to going and people alerting travelers to make a reservation. We arrived and the first thing the host said was, "sorry, we're booked solid". Yes, and thank goodness my name is on the list! My grandson and I ordered a burger. Wow! It was so moist and flavorful. It included cheese and bacon and I can say, I will be returning. Definitely, worth a trip. I hurried and made reservations for the next night as it is our last night in Amsterdam and I don't want to chance a tourist trap restaurant. read more
3 years ago
I came here for a lab dinner, and the food was pretty good. The ribs were incredible as I don't particularly like BBQ, but the sauce was more of a sweet sauce and the meat was super tender. The cauliflower steak was great, but definitely not enough food to be satisfied as a full entree. The veggie burgers weren't my favorite, but they were alright. Service was decently quick as drinks and food came out fast. There is a small amount of seating outdoors, and more inside. We had a reservation, so I can't speak on their availability. read more
2 X Cannibale Royale Ales 2 X Sauvignon Blancs 1 X Rib Slab 1 X Pulled Pork Sandwich 1 X Friets = $47,20. = Delicious across the board, great service, fast wifi. Tip: Not a ton to look at, but the table for two window side offered a bit more light and was a nice spot for looking outside. read more
7 years ago
We visited Cannibale Royale, as it was listed as a Yelp Elite pick for Amsterdam. After visiting I now know why. Cannibale Royale is a chill, hip restaurant with good eats and solid drinks. We sat at the bar, as one of the employees mentioned that all of the tables were for dinner service. We only wanted some bites and mostly drinks, so found three stools at the bar, which ended up being the best seats in the house. It's where all the magic happens. The bartender became our friend. We saw that they served Stone Brewery beers here, which has awesome IPAs, so started with beers. For a cocktail I ordered a Manhattan, and as the menu details, it's slowly-stirred. I witnessed the bartender slowly stir it and the poor gal had to do it twice for me, since I had another. I still think it's odd that Manhattans served in Amsterdam are with ice (and sometimes sugar); and although it was served in ice, this Manhattan was way better than the other Manhattans I ordered while in Amsterdam. Thank goodness. Food was yummy! One of my friends had the bitterballen and my other friend had the roasted veggies, while I ordered the nachos with chicken. Everything was super tasty. The nachos were good, especially with the chicken, which I recommend adding. There was a good spice to the chicken. It was also a good size for sharing. Cannibale Royale was a fun place to visit for drinks, and I'm glad we stayed long enough for some bar bites. During the two hours we were there we witnessed that every table was filled. There was even a line at the door, waiting for bar seats to open up. It was quickly snatched as soon as we got up to depart. Cannibale Royale is a popular spot and worth checking out if you're in town. read more
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Great food, great ambiance and great staff! Made reservations for this place as it's pretty hard to get a walk in table for larger groups. Not a very brightly lit environment but definitely a great place to eat if you're looking for brews and eats. Also, amazing house pickle!!! read more
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We had a great feast! Platter for two with fries and salad, no leftovers here! They even brought me ketchup for the fries! Reservation got us a great corner table for five even though only two of us. read more
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super cool unique concept. we ordered a wide range of items from cauliflower steak to real steak. also got vegetables, caesar salad, and sweet potato fries. my favorite was the caesar salad and sweet potato fries. the vegetables had a little too much oil on them for me. most items are served on a cutting board. read more
4 years ago
We have stopped here every visit to Amsterdam. The Mac and Cheese was very good: the addition of Dutch cheeses makes this American comfort food explode with flavor. The Camembert with bread was also amazing, as was the bitterballen. I also tried the pickle back shot which was whiskey with a pickle juice chaser. I loved it (but I also love pickles). read more
3 years ago
Make a reservation I stopped in and was able to get a table with a small wait on a recent visit. I'm so glad I did as this was the best meal I had on my business trip! They have a great beer selection and everything on the menu sounds amazing. We started with the bread, because, who can skip buttered bread?! I had the classic cheeseburger and it was so filling that I couldn't finish the last few bites. The fries were done perfectly and had dipping sauce. I also got a side of broccoli and it was cooked nicely with great flavor. No negatives here. If you're looking for a dinner spot, this is the place. read more
7 years ago
We arrived late in Amsterdam and we were starving! My family picked this spot and when I heard "Cannibale" I assumed nothing available for me to eat but I'll go along. Much to my surprise, they did have a select few vegetarian options on the menu! It is a bar so it was very busy and loud, not in a bad way. Our server was awesome, very attentive and helpful. We arrived past their normal hours of the menu so they only offer about half for the late night bites. (In Europe we noticed many bars/restaurants stop serving food very early, beware of that when looking on Yelp! We were led to many spots with no food options past 10pm.) I ordered the nachos and they were some of the best nachos I have ever had! Nachos are a very simple thing to make but I have had my fair share of bad nachos. The Heineken (when in Amsterdam) was delicious, we were feeling good off a pitcher. My brother kept going on and on about how good his ribs were. read more
4 years ago
Walked in without reservations and luckily there was one available table left. Staff was very friendly. We ordered the wings, sweet potato fries, cannibale Royale Burger, a beer and long island. Everything tasted really good and the portions were a good size. Also the decorations here are pretty cool if you are into serial killer movies. read more
6 years ago
Food was good and would definitely recommend it. We were disappointed with the service. Long wait times and at the end, the server forced us to tip. I did bring to notice the average service and he came up with some excuse to justify it. read more
2 years ago
My friend and I were visiting from the US and our bartender at the bar we were having cocktails at recommended we come here for some late night eats, specifically the ribs. Upon arriving we were absolutely starving; needed food immediately! After ordering the nachos as a starter, ribs, garlic broccoli and sweet potato fries, I was distracted from my hunger by the fantastic vibe in this restaurant. The servers were having a good time and the music was loud. Our nachos arrived and I was in heaven, I'm not sure if it was my hunger giving wrong signals to my brain, but these nachos were delicious and had an ample amount of cheese. In fact, a neighboring table stopped their conversation to watch my first cheese pull. The only regret I have is that I didn't catch it on video. Here's when things get a little rocky...our ribs took FOREVER. I mean, we got past our hungry and we were falling asleep at the table, our server didn't return to see if we wanted any more drinks or water while we were waiting, and that's the only negative thing I have to say. When our ribs finally arrived, they were absolutely amazing! Tender and fall off the bone, the bbq sauce was perfectly sweet and spicy, I only wish I hadn't eaten so many nachos. The sides were also scrumptious, the garlic broccoli was roasted (my favorite way to eat broccoli) and the fries were crispy and salty. Overall, a great dinner, will definitely return if I ever make it back to Amsterdam! read more
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Awesome food! Awesome service! I recommend making a reservation - as it's not a very large restaurant (this the original location - there are newer locations) Our reservation was for 6:15pm and there were not many patrons at that time but by the time we walked out it was full! My daughter and wife shared the ribs and the meat just fell off the bone. I had the Classic burger well done - delicious as well. We also ordered sides to share - Mac and cheese- super hot and very cheesy; fries - nice and crispy on the outside soft on the inside and the sweet corn which my wife enjoyed. Next time in Amsterdam we will definitely go back! read more
8 years ago
Tried the iron flat steak(US Steak), cannibale royale burger, and cannibale royal draft beer. The iron flat steak was heavenly. It is a MUST TRY. The burger is so-so. Probably after 200gr steak, i was too full. If you need a table, you need to do a reservation. If you are a solo, lets hope the bar still have seat available. I went at 9pm and there still people queing. read more
8 years ago
So glad I came here while on my trip to Amsterdam. It's literally right in the central of the city so it's absolutely walkable. About 15 minutes walk from the red light district also. I came on April 1 which was a Monday at about 10 o'clock at night and there was an hour wait so that will definitely tell you it's a popular restaurant. It is fairly small though. Once me and my friend were seated we proceeded to order the nachos. They are shareable for two people. They were so good. I want to say that the cheese was Monterey Jack so that definitely added a different flavor to it. For my meal since I am vegetarian, I have the smaller size portion of corn on the cob, Caesar salad (without eggs), and macaroni and cheese. it was very good. The mac & cheese wasn't as cheesy as what I'm used to but it was still good. I would definitely suggest this restaurant to anybody in Amsterdam. read more
8 years ago
Just got to say it like it is !!! Boom they FUCKEN nailed it!!! Music is off the charts, food is better than amazing, sights inside are worth there weight , and drinks ..... are off the charts!!! Live laugh travel! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
First night in Amsterdam and we stopped into Cannibale Royale. Great vibe and pretty good food. I wasn't blown away but I'd come back if I were in the area. I had a lil Caesar salad and some crispy chicken wings. My friends ordered the herbivore burger, bacon burger and some nachos with sides of Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries and French fries. Not too bad, we enjoyed the restaurant and the food was pretty cheap; 75 euros for all 4 of us. read more
9 years ago
We went here for a late night dinner since most places were closed. I had no idea what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. They had available seats, played hip hop music in the background & served the best steak I have ever eaten!! It was delicious & cooked to perfection! Yes, I was hungry & jet lagged, but the steak was divine! Kudos to the chef there! I also had the garlic broccoli, cheesecake ice cream & an old Fashioned. All good! read more
My. God. The ribs fall off the bone!!! And you're given plenty. The mac n cheese in the cheesiest and creamiest ever (hello Dutch cheese), and the garlic broccoli is amazing and so fresh. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. There was a bit of a wait, but no more than 10 minutes and well worth it. Food came quickly once seated. And it was nice and hot! Typing this as I try to recover. Can't breathe. Unbuttoning pants... hoping to digest for round 2. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Outstanding service goes a long way and this place has it. We were visiting from the states and arrived with no reservations. The place was packed and the host had a cancelled reservation and sat us. Our waiter did a great job checking on us. We ordered the burger, which was outstanding and the ribs which were ok. Overall a good place to try while in Amsterdam. read more
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Handboogstraat 17a-Hs
1012 XM Amsterdam
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Centrum
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