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    Demetra

    4.5 (50 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
    Closed 12:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    DEMETRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Marc H.

    We found Demetra through Yelp! This is a quaint Italian restaurant just south of the City Centre near 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.

    Stephanie J.

    We stumbled upon this spot for dinner and were so glad that we did. It was so busy and we did not have a reservation, luckily they had a table available. My husband and I both started off with a glass of wine then we split the Demetra's Salad and Piccantina Pizza. It was delicious. You could tell that all the ingredients they use are fresh. Demetra is a must visit.

    demtra's ravioli, gnocchi and bread bowl
    Kerasa T.

    It's easy to miss (especially at night) since it's down an alleyway and tucked off into a corner but once you see it: you've struck a gem! The servers are very attentive and don't skip a beat to helping if you need a recommendation. We got the ravioli and the gnocchi as our mains. The bread basket (featuring a combination of rye and focaccia) was paired with a nice flavored butter that complimented the entrees well. For drinks we got an aperol spritz and a limoncello spritz--both very strong. We ended the night with a tiramisu served in a cup. If you normally skip on desserts, do yourself the favor and get the tiramisu from here. Absolutely divine. The decor was a mix of modern and roman. All in all an amazing place to grab some dinner after a long day of roaming the streets of Amsterdam.

    Prosciutto burrata pizza

    We were tired and delirious after a day of travel, searching for some decent Italian food in what we soon realized was a very touristy area with pretty lame food options. We stumbled upon Demetra after seeing a good Yelp review and I'm so glad we did because it was DELICIOUS! Andrea and his team were so hospitable and made us feel like we were right at home. Everything is made in house and it shows. From the thin crust pizza to the handmade pasta, Demetra does it right!

    Agon Y.

    Wonderfully delicious pasta and pizza, bit expensive but worth it. After two pizzas we couldnt resist and we ordered pastas

    Rob D.

    We were in the mood for something different and settled upon Eatmosfera. This is a small Italian restaurant that has really good food. I had the seafood pasta and my wife had the ham pizza. The portions and the quality of the food was right on par. Service was also good as we didn't want for anything. It's kind of hidden but well worth the find. These are places that I look for when I am visiting other cities.

    John D.

    Il migliore ristorante Italiano nel Olanda! We were lucky enough to find this lovely restaurant on the first night of our visit to Amsterdam. It is wonderful and completely legitimate cucina Italiana. From the playful name (E)atmosfera, a nod to the Italian word for ambiance, to the cozy decor, warm friendly service, and fantastic food, it is a joy. The wine list is small but a offers lovely selections in all price ranges spanning the entirety of Italy. A very nice Mon Ros Barbera D'Asti started us off well. We started with the Porchetta e finocchio e pecorino and the boccorini which were both fabulous. Two people shared a generously sized pizza di bufala mozzarella and the other two had tagliolini ai frutti di mare which were simply amazing. The Pasta was cooked al Dente without asking and the seafood ragù was superb. Regrettably, we had no room for dessert (siamo pieno!) PS, I forgot to take pictures of the main course.

    Pana Cotta

    The desserts here are amazing! The tiramisu is different than I've ever had before and I was very happy with it! And the expresó was robust and flavorful.

    Front entrance
    Stephen C.

    Great authentic Italian restaurant hidden away near Rembrandt Square. If you plan to have an nighttime outing at he bars near the square, this is a great place to start out your night. The food here is significantly better than many of the nearby pub food establishments. Only disadvantage is that the restaurant is relatively small and is very popular - we had to wait over 1 hour on a Saturday night. Due to the late seating several of the dishes were no longer available by the time we ordered. Even so, with the super busy environment, the waiters were friendly and we were pleased with the overall service level. Food was authentic and the features a nice variety of dishes between seafood, homemade pasta, and pizza. For appetizer, we ordered the seared scallops. We scallops were fresh and had good flavoring. Would recommend this as an appetizer if you would like something lighter. Our main course we ordered the home made seafood pasta. Great presentation and the homemade noodles were very good. Sauce was not too salty and the dish was filled with seafood. We also ordered a filet of the sea bass. The fish was prepared very very well with good texture - very fresh and great flavor. Desert was outstanding and would highly recommend the Tiramasu. Overall, great experience. Have not been to many Italian establishments in Amsterdam, but this has to be up there as one of the best.

    PIzza!
    Christopher F.

    If you get tired of the standard Amsterdam food, this is a great spot for an Italian meal. The waitstaff were super friendly (and fluent in English). It is a small place so be prepared to wait or just get a reservation. We came late and were seated promptly. We had some wine for 5-6 Euros per glass. This was good stuff. Had some pizza which was wood fired and quite good. Lots of monzarella. Sauce was nice...real nice. Also had the ravioli. The pasta was fresh and nicely flavored. I would like to go again.

    Tan V.

    Fabulous service, atmosphere, location and reasonable prices for the serving sizes. The food is absolutely splendid but it won't blow your mind. You won't be disappointed, this restaurant is as reliable as your '86 Toyota corolla.

    Elizabeth S.

    Although the noise of Happy diners is a bit high in this tiny restaurant, the graciousness of the owner/server & his colleagues was heart-melting AND the food was exceptional. We loved the tender fish of the day, the pasta, the thin-crusted & chewy pizza, the creative garden salad plus the made-today melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu!! Highly recommend and encourage advance reservations.

    Pasta with mushrooms and sausage

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    Great food, service terribly slow, nice when they finally show. 5 for 5, 2 for service.

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    Very good. A must try. Their scallop appetizer is the best I've ever had. Great spot in a convenient location

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    10 years ago

    Had a pretty great papardelle with hare ragu here tonight, and my dining partner really enjoyed her calzone. Keep it up!

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    Best italian Restaurant in all of Amsterdam. Hands down. Authentic, fresh and delicious.

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    I am very hesitant to give any restaurant five stars, but I'll make an exception for Eatmosfera.

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