I am not sure how I found this place but I am so glad that I did. Very friendly staff, great menu,…read moreand nice bar makes for a perfect meal. We were definitely in a neighborhood spot for locals but they didn't seem to mind that we were tourists from America. The menu was printed in English but it had familiar items from tapas restaurants in the US. The tapas prices were reasonable for the quality of food but I wish there was a bit more on each plate as we ended up ordering doubles of some plates because we just needed a few more bites. I felt like we ordered most of the menu because either everything looked delicious or it tasted delicious. Inside the restaurant, it is very cozy and quaint and somewhat dark but many Dutch restaurants have the same ambiance. We enjoyed our meal and I would definitely return here again to enjoy some other wonderful menu items.

Lovely little place for a date in Amsterdam. The tapas were…read morenicely presented and tasted good. The tomato salad was seasoned well, and we enjoyed the burrata and avocado, though the burrata was a bit chewier I would have liked. The highlight was the octopus, it was the most tender I have ever tasted! We also got the fried sole which was seasoned and cooked just right. It was a good full portion of the fish. Prices feel a bit steep for the portions of the other dishes at €7-9 per plate.

Delicious food and cozy ambience. The olives and patatas bravas deserve their own menu section. My…read moremom commented that she's never had sardines this fresh before. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable.

What a treat to have Spanish tortilla, amazing olives, & delicious jamón when you are freezing in…read morethe snow and rain in Amsterdam!

Very cute spot with a bunch of outdoor seating. The waitstaff were very nice and attentive. They…read morehad a deal going on for sangria and paella for 2 people for 15€ each so we jumped on that! The sangria was meh, left something to be desired but the chicken paella was delicious! Very satisfying.

A nice looking restaurant with a lot of people eating attracted our family to this place amongst…read moreall the other restaurants lined up in this block. We were disappointed after trying all the different tapas....no comparison at all to the tapas we had in barcelona. The taste of most of the dishes are bland at best. And definitely the priciest of all the dinners we had at amsterdam. I gave it an extra star for the friendly service of the waitress who was serving us, else its definitely a 2 star for the food standard at most. Its paella was actually not bad but still definitely on the bland side.

Enjoyed Spanish omelette and seabass at this cozy and quiet restaurant (made a reservation in…read moreadvance). Food execution was excellent. Delicious sangria. Service was friendly and prompt.

Visited Tasca Bellota per the recommendation of our hotel bartender, which was about a 15 minute…read morewalk from where we were staying, and beautifully located on the water. Staff was very warm and welcoming the minute we walked in. It was quiet for a Friday evening, which as tourists was a plus as we wanted a place with less foot traffic. The food was incredibly tasteful and unique. We ordered the zucchini ratatouille, patatas, chicken skewers, and stuffed bell peppers. Everything was deliciously saucy - I wanted to mix and match the sauces from all the dishes together! Overall highly recommend!

It's 9:20 pm on a Thursday. The restaurant isn't exactly empty but it's obviously not full…read more *One* single brown guy walks in and asks to be seated and is told that they are no longer seating people. 'Perhaps they close at 10' he thinks and walks out. On a whim he checks the restaurant times. Apparently the place is open till 11:30. He walks back in and asks why, if the restaurant is open till 11:30 that he can't be seated at 9:20 and he is told that they are "still trying to catch up" What exactly am I, the brown guy in question, supposed to think? You want me to be believe that you won't seat anyone for 2 hours and 10 minutes but keep the place open? Or the much more obvious explanation...

Upon arrival we were afraid to walk into a tourist trap, being so close to the center. But we were…read moresurprised in the nice kind of way! The tapas on the menu are typical Spanish, finding the ones that you would see in any average Spanish bar. Tia Rosa just made and presented them in a way that was not average. Both the presentation, with side salads, herbs and sauces made the tapas really nice and tasty. Besides that the service and the location are of the best you can get. Being situated on one of the nicest canals in Amsterdam centre, with the bridges lighted and barely any cars passing by, makes your diner even more special. The waiters very kind and accommodating. Overall a good experience and a good place to eat tapas. Note: even a Spaniard agrees with this!

This restaurant is sleek and modern, and positioned in a festive area…read more The staff is friendly, attractive and energetic. I really wanted to enjoy this place more than I did, but the menu is very limited compared to what I have seen in other tapas restaurants. I chose the croquettes and a toasted bread with a tomato topping. Both were okay, but rather bland. In my opinion, the menu could use a revamp.

We visited Barca for drinks and it was a solid place for them. While we were in the area, we…read morestopped by here as another nearby bar was packed and couldn't find any seats. Therefore, Barca came to our rescue. Barca is a Spanish restaurant, so red wine is a must. And from what we discovered, Barca had the best prices for wine, compared to many bars we had visited. Glasses were about six bucks, US dollars, and the pours were fair. Yet, if wine isn't your thing, they do have a full bar. Many people were dining in, and what came out of the kitchen looked yummy! But the bar area that we were in was spacious and nice. Service was also very good. Glad to have found a place while traveling for glasses of malbec.

I have no idea why there are no reviews for this place, but I'll go first…read more First, the food was great and the portions were big. Also, reasonably priced. There are many options to pick from. Tried different Tapas and dishes, and they were all good, no exceptions. Recommended! P.S. The listed hours are not correct; I went on a Friday evening, and the restaurant was open and busy.

Friends and I just finished watching a movie around the corner at Pathè and smelt delicious food as…read morewe walked in... We felt like seafood and found this place. We went at 10pm so the time on this is wrong I think... Service was great. Food was good there's a lot of choices so you choose a lot and it's small portions. I would come back if I had time.

My friend highly recommended this location so I had to give it a try…read more We ordered the calamari and smoked ham appetizer and also the fish and meat paella. Appetizers came first and the first thing that surprised me was that the calamari came in one huge piece. I loved the olive oil and pesto sauce that coated the calamari and it tasted fresh with just the right amount of chewiness, not too rubbery. I'd highly recommend this dish. The smoked ham appetizer was really just a slightly thicker version of prosciutto that still tasted quite good. Ham was extremely flaky and so different compared to American processed ham. The main dish was the fish and meat paella. There is all sorts of seafood in the paella, calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, and the meat is mostly just chicken. The rice is slightly tough, but didn't stick to one another. Seafood all tasted fresh and thankfully nothing was overcooked. The paella was quite large and extremely filling for 2. I'd caution ordering any other main dishes along with the paella.

Vamos a ver is an unpretentious, authentic Spanish food place. They don't only serve tapas but also…read morefull meals. The portions are generous but fear not, the food is good! I happily enjoyed the slightly toasted bread with the yummy home-made allioli that brought back memories of Spain. That's how an aioli's supposed to taste, it was certainly the best I had so far in Amsterdam. And also the main, Solomillo a la plancha, was fully to my taste, I really enjoyed these 2 tender, juicy steaks. The staff is genuinely friendly. Not the typical Spanish exuberant-vocal friendly but definitely makes you feel welcome and want to come back.

Gezellig and delicious. I love the way it's tucked back into the neighborhood on the corner a…read morenon-commercial street. We came back for dinner a second night in a row because it was so perfect the first night. Casual atmosphere. A moderate menu for a small kitchen, but they put together some satisfying food. We've enjoyed everything we tried: hot camembert, asparagus, snails, hamburger, meatballs. We were quite dubious about Tiramisu with oreo cookie crust, but it was impressive - better than what we had in Italy.

I went to the restaurant based on the other reviews on Yelp... And it didn't fail to live up to…read morethem. A small, little hard to find, location but styled so warmly. Sat at the bar, as there were no tables the service was more than friendly and the food was well portioned and full of flavours. Will definitely be looking to go here again next time I'm in Amsterdam. Best advice when planning to eat here is to try and book a table but also make sure you've got time and don't rush your meal, enjoy the ambiance.

Great! This place in Amsterdam was a family favorite. The hummus is amazing, the food pleased all…read moreof us. And grabbing a beer while sitting in the cute place was a fun time. The waitress we had was very pleasant and fun to talk to - great customer service! My wife doesn't eat meat and we were looking for a place that was for her that night. Turns out, it was great for her, but it was also great for the full family. We left happy and wanting more! Try it out!

We would suggest if you haven't tried this-DO SO!!! We were in Amsterdam for two days and wanted…read moresomething "local" to try. Checked on YELP and this came up. Not ONLY was the food DELICIOUS but the price was right on the money! The owner even helped me pronounce the meatball word amd said I got it right when I said it back. We are big eaters and usually finish what we order but we were lucky and became stuffed, so we took some hummus/bread back to snack on later. The other gal there helping was friendly, helpful, and fun to talk with after we ate. Hoping to hit this spot again when we come back to town! Oh, the ambiance was quiet, we had a relaxing conversation while we ate.