Stopped here for a quick lunch after visiting the nord kerk market last Saturday. Friendly and…read morehelpful service, good food/selection, and happily they served bottled bier from Brouwerij't IJ, a local brewery in Amsterdam (not the Heineken swill). We'd return.

Stopped in for a drink, stayed for dinner after watching all the dishes come out of the kitchen. We…read moreordered the 5 course tasting menu and it was the best meal we've had so far in Amsterdam. We are at the bar since it was such a warm evening and all the outdoor seating was full, but, this meant we got excellent service by the bartender since we were the only ones eating at the bar. The food was overall good, the lamb dish wasn't my favorite, that was the duck, but my husband really liked the lamb. I liked the portion sizes, just right, so you can enjoy all 5 courses without feeling overly stuffed.

An absolute knockout of a bistro. A true neighborhood gem. The atmosphere is warm, quaint and…read moreunpretentious. The owner, who also served us this evening, Rachid, is the most charismatic and funny restauranteur I've met possibly ever -- he speaks 11 languages fluently! We had the escargot and prawns to start; my husband had the leg of lamb while I had the duck l'orange. Both were stunning in their own right -- plentiful and flavorful, generous in portion, that struck the right balance between elevated preparation with honest-to-goodness country cooking. Prices were incredibly reasonable for this level of food, and there was no wait (granted, it was a Sunday). Located in the heart of the city, this is a must-stop for anyone's culinary tour across Amsterdam.

I normally wouldn't write a review after a single visit but I really feel the need to document my…read moredessert for posterity: the "chocolate mousse with egg nog, orange, pistache, and sea salt". Perfect example of a dessert going from good to great on the strength of a little bit of salt, and the candied orange is AMAZING with the chocolate and "egg nog" (not sure that's exactly what it is, the consistency seems wrong). The nut bread on the cheese plate was also fantastic, as was the sheep's milk cheese whose name I've forgotten.

Talk about surprise and delight! We were ever so lucky to nab a table on a busy busy Friday evening…read moreand even though we were a tad loud (read: drunk), this small fine dining restaurant was exactly what we needed! As you're walking in.. you wonder if you've stumbled into a completely different realm. It was small, big enough only for around 25 seats but it feels warm and welcoming, with great mood lighting. The staff were attentive and nothing was too much to ask. We ended choosing 3 courses with extra oysters to start and matching wines. Starting with bubbly to match the oysters, white wine to match the entree of mackerel, then red to match the main meat dish, and to finish- a sweet dessert wine with some sweet dessert. All of the sweetness was topped with grated chestnut, that had every person licking their plates clean. Even though we were a rather large and boisterous group, everyone was attended to and looked after. I was also watching the staff interact with the other tables (big and small) and they too looked as at ease as we did. All in all, it was the perfect Friday night find. I just hope I can remember to stumble into this little hot spot again with a bit more purpose (read: less drunk)!

On a quiet Monday night, we made our way to Juuls. I had requested a private table in my online…read morereservation and they sat us in a little corner by ourselves. The servers were very friendly and attentive. They don't have a menu, so it's always a surprise menu and you can choose between 3, 4, or 5 courses. We went with 3 courses and had the extra request that we don't get the same dishes so we can try 6 different things. Every meal, including the amose bouche, was creative, visually beautiful, and super tasty!!! Our main courses were a truffle stuffed guinea fowl with lentils and a white fish in beurre blanc with a potato cake and both had very interesting and flavorful sauces and tiny veggies. Hmmmmmm, I wish I had more tiny veggies to eat right now...

A routine Bib-Gourmand recipient Rijsel occupies a former school, the 3-course prix-fixe proving…read moreextremely popular with locals in search of simple French fare made with good ingredients in a bustling bistro atmosphere. Located at Marcusstraat 52, windows open for Summer when guests pour in beginning at 18h00, Rijsel approaches French Food with a Flemish accent while servers push Wine hard throughout a service clearly focused on turning tables. A sort of Canteen in front of an open kitchen, complimentary Gazpacho hitting the table with Sausage and Bread before orders are taken, Rijsel's menu sees specials added depending on the Chef's whim, on this day a classic Terrine that outpaced Octopus that was less tender than "chewy." Opting for two Prix-Fixe plus Ribeye served rare, each Entree proving quite sizable, Spring Chicken comes whole on the bone with a simple Bean preparation while Black Leg Chicken arrives sliced with thin Morel Sauce at an upcharge. Pre-paying a deposit, all of which was spent but only a portion credited due to one ill guest who stayed in, Dessert featured Clafoutis with whole Cherries and Ice Cream alongside a dome of Chocolate surrounding Mousse plus Berries.

I don't even know where to start other than saying that everything exceeded expectations! We were…read morevisiting from the States and were looking for a local representation of traditional regional cuisine and that's what we got--an elegant, modern Dutch-French meal with knowledgeable and friendly service. The space is cozy with vintage charm and the kitchen is wide open, which I always love. We had a party of 7, got 3 bottles of wine and about half of us did the 3 course meal option and the total came out to about €80/person, which is an exceptional deal for this level of cooking and service. They were also highly attentive to the dietary restriction we had in the party, providing an alternative amuse bouche and asking clarifying questions to make sure they got it right. We found it on the Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand restaurant and I whole-heartedly agree that it's worth the trip if you're in the area! It's very unassuming from the outside and we weren't sure we had the right door as you walk through a curtain right inside the door and enter right into the dining room, without any type of host stand to greet at the entry. Highlights of the meal included a divine duck leg/breast special, my veal chop with morel sauce was fantastic, and the cafe gourmand dessert course was a perfect nightcap with choice of espresso/coffee/tea and a handful of chef's choice sweet bites.

Delicious Moroccan in De Pijp, in a hip and lively atmosphere. We enjoyed two pastries as starters…read more- one with tuna, and one with chicken and sultanas. Wow! I'd happily have enjoyed another round of each. The flavors were nuanced and so well calibrated. We had tagine and meat couscous as main courses - both were hearty with ton of flavor. Including a bottle of wine, our meal came to 100 euros. Totally worth it!

This is the best French-Marrocan restaurant in Amsterdam. The food is excellent and the service…read moreoutstanding. We were with a group of nine and he gave us the signature menu of the chef. We started with some bread and special humus and for our first course I chose the coquille. It was superb. The sister of my girlfriend had the tompoes with figs and goatcheese. Also excellent. For our main course we had Karous a spicy seabass filet with couscous and my girlfriend had the Tagine d'agneau. This is lam with prums and coriander! I tasted both and the lam was very tasty and tender and the fish was perfect. We had a grand dessert with Hadia, Crème Brûlée, ice Cream and fruits. I will be back again for more and I highly recommend this restaurant.

Amsterdam's take on the classic "Le Relais de l'entrecotte". We walked in around 5:30 on a weekend…read moreand were sat straight away. The salad is very similar to le relais but less "mustardy", the fries are crispy, and the steak is flavourful and cooked as ordered. The sauce is much creamier and is more of a mix of a chimichurri and the traditional sauce but I loved it all the same but if you are an aficionado of the traditional just know it will be different. We shared the ile flottante for dessert and it blew us away, so yummy! Service is friendly and attentive, very clean location with great decor.

I had heard about this place online, and was so stoked when I stumbled across it in Amsterdam…read more Basically they have a very simple menu of either steak and fries or fish and fries, which comes with salad and bread. The fries are endless and they do give a second helping of the steak! Also the chimichuri sauce is absolutely delicious. I left so full and satisfied.

Hands down, the best meal we had in Amsterdam. This quaint family joint is a wonderful place to…read moreshare a well prepared and intimate meal. The owners are very friendly and give personal attention to each guest. There were only 3 people running the show, one of them being the chef. She came to our table, explained the menu to us and took our order. They have a limited menu for the day, 2-3 choices for each course, one of which is a vegetarian dish. The plates are beautiful and the food is excellent. They pour decent wine and although we didn't order any cocktails, I have to say that they looked very nice!! The restaurant has limited seating so do take advantage of their online reservation portal. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the food. One drawback: they only take cash. No credit cards.

This place is a wonderful hidden gem. Simple traditional food cooked with great imagination and…read morestyle. Decor is unpretentious and simple bistro style but don't let that fool you as it hides in plain sight. The place is obviously very popular with the locals so perhaps I'll upset them by getting this place on the yelp map, but I can't recommend this place enough. Special mention to the front of house and his effortless Dutch charm as he takes you through the days menu. Go there, do it, do eeeeet

I come here often for drinks. It's always pleasantly busy, and no wonder…read more Contrary to most bars in Amsterdam, the white wine actually tastes quite all right, and your glass is filled generously. The finger food menu is extensive, and the portions big. We ordered taco's, and finishing it was easier said than done. The staff is friendly, makes jokes and is quick, they make you feel right at home. In short: good place to go for drinks.

I have been in Amsterdam for one month but I have been here three times! Obviously my local friends…read moremostly crave for their delicacies. Yelp's burger tour also stopped by here. The bad boy is rich though I happen to had a bite on spice in the beef. Guess it was a chef's greeting/surprise.