I highly recommend the lamb chop dinner, the baked, goat cheese, and the shrimp appetizer. The food…read moreand service was fantastic.

So good! For a newbie with Celiac, this Amsterdam fav delivered!! Tons of gluten free options and…read morethe waitstaff went out of their way to highlight their care and knowledge regarding allergies. Food was delicious!!

This place was a great option for Tapas in the area. We had been traveling all day, new to Ams and…read morewanted something not overfilling but just right. Found this place and decided to give it a try! Great, friendly staff and reasonably priced options. I'd give 4 stars. Main reason for 4 stars, is that I really needed a veggie option after eating snacks all day so that was my one note. The food though was fresh and delicious! I'd go back!

Oresti's came recommended by the hotel and several hotel staff. It was fairly easy to locate and…read morewas walking distance close to our hotel. Ambiance was great, well spaced tables, nice furniture and decor. Servers were very welcoming and provided great assistance and recommendations for food & drink. Food... was great! Tapas of calamari, shrimp, ribs and ham... it was just right with the beer and drinks. Come and have an evening of drinks, tapas and nice people...

Delicious food and great service. Would return next time I am in Amsterdam! The baklava was divine!read more

We loved this place so much we ate there both nights that we were in Amsterdam! Food, service,…read moreportion size, atmosphere, cleanliness - everything they do is top notch. And if you have a gluten or dairy intolerance, they have lots of choices marked well on the menu and will take care of you.

Had a great dinner here…read more Had the Salad of Tuscany duck breast and the Risotto Milanese. Both were freshly prepared and delicious! The house red wine was a nice compliment. Staying at the Renaissance and love that I didn't have to go out in to the cold to find great food at a great price (a generous 10% discount if you charge your bill to your room). Will return.

Inside the Renaissance Marriott, convenient when staying here. Nice menu items I enjoyed the…read morecarciofo gritty con s puma de zucca (fried artichoke pumpkin cream) and the Branzino (supposed to be sea bass) but had the look and taste of trout. The flavor was plain on the fish and bones were present so I was cautious. Loved the artichoke, nice pumpkin cream. Slightly skeptical on the "sea bass". Really had the texture, look and taste of trout but was still a good meal. Need to add that the desserts ate nice!!

Food was great! Definitely order the Stracciatella and Beef Wellington. I could've skipped the…read moreAubergine Carpaccio and the truffle mashed potatoes. The potatoes were a little dry and the carpaccio lacked flavor. Our service was great, as was the overall ambiance. One major challenge was that there is no air conditioning but since this was the middle of June, it was extremely hot and we ended up rushing though our meal because both of us were on the brink of overheating. Perhaps it's better in the cooler months, but would definitely reconsider if you're going when it's very hot outside.

For our final dinner on my daughter's Spring Break trip, we went to The Duchess . . . and this was…read moreeasily the fanciest dinner we had all week. The girls were dressed for it, and it definitely felt like a "last night of the trip" kind of place. We did have my friend's younger son with us, and while the restaurant leans more toward young adults and adults, it was totally fine and we had no issues. As you'd expect, the food was top-notch and the service was what you'd expect from a place like this. My daughter's friend has a severe fish and nut allergy, so we made sure to communicate that upfront. For most of the evening, they were very attentive and accommodating, which we appreciated. There was one moment worth mentioning . . . a runner brought over a dish, and when I asked if it was safe for her, he said yes. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication, and it turned out to be tuna tartare, which we initially thought was steak tartare. She took a bite, and it definitely gave us a scare. Thankfully, she took her allergy medication right away, and everything ended up being okay. I chalk it up to the nature of a high-end restaurant with multiple servers and runners, but it's something to be mindful of, especially when dealing with serious allergies. Outside of that . . . fantastic meal, beautiful venue, and a great way to end the trip. I'll definitely be back . . . just a little more vocal about allergies next time, and I'd recommend the same to anyone visiting.

WOW! Before our trip to Amsterdam I pursued various lists setting out the top restaurants in this…read morelovely city. I wrote down the names of the establishments that appeared time and again. La Rive was one of those. The concierge made us the reservation but I had reservations about dining there. The dear hubby and I really enjoy what I'd call "fru fru" restaurants - those more pretentious than tasty. But we decided to stick to our plan and eat at La Rive. So incredibly glad we did! It was a 3 hour dinner that was so relaxing and enjoyable we didn't realize how much time had passed. We sat at a lovely table where we looked through huge windows out at the Amstel river. We were presented with a menu suggesting two 7 course menu options - one with meat the other vegetarian. Our captain explained if there was something among the courses we could skip it and make other substitutions if desired. We made our choices and selected a wine and started our dining journey. Each dish was not only beautiful but so fabulously delicious! I highly recommend La Rive while in Amsterdam especially if you want a special dining experience.

This was an amazing experience both from a culinary perspective and an overall "swanky"…read moreperspective. You have to go in with the right mindset knowing that you are there for a high class experience so when they bring out tastings that look too good to eat, eat them! Pros: all the food, ability to accommodate dietary restrictions, the view of the river, the cleanliness and the ambiance Cons: the high price, but you do get what you pay for We had a large group and the restaurant accommodated us in every way. They were very patient with our many questions. There wasn't a single dish we didn't like. We opted for the multi course option and each one came out in a timely well spaced out manner. The wait staff even took several pics for us knowing we had travelled far to be together. The small bag of chocolates at the end were a huge hit and great way to end the night. Would definitely return but only for a special occasion, too costly to be a frequent diner.

From start to finish, every dish exceeded our expectations. Well presented and delicious! Recommend…read morethe babaganoush, spinach borek, and stuffed mushroom appetizers. The flavorfully seasoned adana lamb kebob was accompanied by fresh veggies, bulger, and freshly baked flat bread. We shared the warm angel hair noodle dessert, which was baked with cheese, and was topped with vanilla ice cream and ground pistachios...amazing! Attentive, friendly service and an inviting, warm atmosphere with stylish decor and soft indirect lighting. The owner/manager is present and on top of all the details here! AAA!

Wow!! What an amazing meal. I chose this place for my mom's birthday because of her love of Turkish…read morefood. And let's just say that this restaurant didn't disappoint! Made a reservation for Sunday night; while it wasn't super busy, I'd recommend making one just in case since it looked like only a couple tables were open. We ordered the babaganoush, the roasted mushrooms, and red lentil soup to start. Highly highly recommend the babaganoush. Note, it is not the typical blended eggplant, but chunkier. This doesn't sound super appealing, but trust me, this makes it so much better. Each bite has more flavor and texture this way. The soup and mushrooms were both great, but weren't standouts compared to the babaganoush. For our mains, we went with the sea bass and lamb chops. You might be able to tell from the photos, but the sea bass isn't how you typically have it in the states, where you get a slab of some fish. Instead, it's the whole fish so it's much smaller and it has EVERYTHING. I've had fish like this before so whatever, but I know there are people out there who are squeamish about having the fish head still on there with bones and stuff, so be warned! Though it'd be such a pity to let that stop you from trying it because it was amaaaaaazing. Lemon and mint seeped in every bite. They even stuffed it in the middle so the flavor wasn't just limited to the surface. The lamb was also perfectly cooked and mouthwateringly delicious. I read before coming here that Dutch people look down on eating with your hands. And I honestly tried to be sensitive forwards that. But omg it would've been a crime not to pick these up and gnaw on them like a friggin hyena. So I did #noregrets. Also care with a bunch of tasty sides - nom noms!! Didn't have enough room for dessert. Though something to note: not sure if it was bc it was a Sunday, but service wasn't particularly fast and we only got our mains at 910 pm after getting there at 745 pm. We didn't mind, but if you're in a rush, be aware. This might even be a Dutch thing; we were one of the last to arrive in our room, but we're on of the first to leave since basically everyone who got there before us were still sitting around and chatting long after we left. So...who knows! Anyway, it was super tasty and very affordable. Highly recommend!

This was a great find! The atmosphere was inviting, relaxing and the music playing complemented it…read moreall. The service was extra special. We tried the venison and seafood plates and each was superb! I recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. Don't miss out. Go have dinner there, you will love it!

Love it. Definitely coming back here. We had a few tapas between the two of us and it was a…read moreperfect amount for dinner. 3 meats (beef, chicken, salmon), shrimp croquettes, garden salad and eggplant. Followed up with desserts and had a few drinks for less than 70.