As far as Amsterdam goes I feel this was a solid four stars. Now Spanish tapas versus anywhere else…read moreis different of course but this was a good compromise. We came in with a massive group and the staff was more than happy to help us out and cater to our needs. Getting a refill on our drinks was the only thing which took time but it wasn't unreasonable. The top is themselves were surprisingly quick to the table. As for the tapas, just about everything was tasty. For vegetarian stuff the green peppers were great as usual, but make sure to put salt on them. The tomatoes are also really tasty and patatas brava of course. The mushrooms were a little ordinary though. The paella looked really good and tasted so according to others even though I didn't try it. Will certainly go back with a smaller group to try out other dishes.

We went here with a group on a Friday night. It was pretty crowded and we came with no reservation…read morebut luckily there were still a few tables in the back (also because we arrived pretty late, around 9.). This place is really cozy. It reminds me of Pata Negra, with the tiles on the wall and being so dark. The service was fast here. The friendly waitress came quickly to ask us if we wanted drinks and also came quickly when we wanted to order the food. The food also arrived fast, There were plenty of choices on the menu. Fish, meat or vegetarian. All good. We tried a few different things like grilled sardines, patatas bravas, lamb chops, olives, stuffed eggs, chicken, gamba's pil pil. Everything was so yummy! This place really knows quality. I loved it, especially the lamb chops and the gamba's. Everything was for a fair price as well. If you order 2 dishes a person with your party (dishes will be like 6,50) and start of with some bread and olives, have about 2 drink it will cost you like like 22 each. Not much! I will certainly come back and try more veggie dishes next time because they looked great as well.

Great dinner on a cold and rainy night. Service was very good. Had the bruschetta and fondue for 2…read more So good and warm, along with the gin and tonics.

Great service, great food, nice atmosphere. We felt lucky to have found this place. I would…read moredefinitely recommend for a casual meal or a drink.

well, well, well ... when we thought we had experienced slow service in Amsterdam (slow service is…read morethe norm in Holland rather than the exception) , we found the worst of the worse! Incredible - over 70 minutes to get our first plate of tapas! and the food is on par with the quality of the service - greasy, etc...

After a night walk in Amsterdam, we ate dinner at this place. Recommended by our tour guide…read more The restaurant was packed. Too crowded and so tight to walk on second floor where we ate. But I liked it so much because of the architectural design of classic house built 17th century. The decor is gothic Parisian cafe. We started with appetizers -combo of fresh bread - cheese coquette with salad - lentil green pea soup Main dish - steak - salmon Dessert - chocolate lava cake - cheese cake My favorite was the dessert. It's warm and the moist. The salmon was baked and slightly overcooked and needed salt - bread was average. Overall . It was a good experience. It felt like tapas place in Barcelona.

This place was a lifesaver for us in that they serve a decent meal late at night everything was…read morealready closed or at least an hour wait. Their signatures are their steak, chicken satay, and spareribs. Some questions my parents had...Tournedos (the first four options under the meat main courses) refers to a cut of beef; they're also steaks. Gambas is shrimp. When they say potato chips, they mean fries. Eetcafe 't Pakhuis is a little bistro with a bar on Voetboogstraat (Voetboog Street) that's been running since 1975. It's actually pretty convenient if you're walking along Kalverstraat and looking for something quick and filling. I can't say for how they're like during normal hours though. For us, it was late and we'd been wandering all over the place trying to find something to eat that wasn't booked, closed, or has a mile-long waitlist. We came across this place by accident and it was between 't Pakhuis or Amsterdam Grill next door. There wasn't really anyone there at the time besides one or two other tables, and I ended up being pretty excited that they had satay. Indo-Dutch cuisine was something I wanted to try. It was just a bit unfortunate that I was the only one in my group who wanted to, but a delight nevertheless. The two negative points for us is that (1) the place is pretty dim at night and (2) all of our dishes were cool when it got to us. Lighting was low enough that we all took out our phones in order to read the menu and food was cool that I'm pretty sure they'd been left out to sit for a while. Not completely sure why they're essentially called the Warehouse Eatery(?), but it was good, hardy food and their main courses come with fries and a salad. The combo makes for a solid plate of food. From what I could see, they had multiple rooms and many, MANY tables. This is probably a safe bet to walk-in at.

Great late lunch on the camel. Was able to set a dry seat on the barge that holds a lot of their…read moretables. I had the toasted ham and cheese and my husband had the chicken club. We went back later that night for a hot night cap.

Right on a canal that has ice skating rink in front, the De Stadthouder in Leiden is worth the…read morestop. We were looking for a cozy place that welcomed us in for lunch, when we stumbled upon this place. Plenty of seating with a very small upstairs. The wait staff is efficient and friendly....for European standards. We walked in and grabbed a high top and was served almost instantly. We ordered the Salmon toast, the Goulash with spring rolls with a couple Brands. The toast was a little hard to cut but overall the Salmon was great and full of taste. Food was superb! The Goulash was exactly what you expect; beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and paprika. So yummy! Sided with brown bread and a side of veggie spring rolls. Lunch was a hit! Really enjoyed the surrounding area as we had a great meal to set us out for the day. If you are ever in Leiden Netherlands....give The Stadhouder a try!

The cute strawberry blonde stole my heart she made an excellent cocktail!! And I tired this Dutch…read moreshot was definitely interesting. And the snacks are to die for

Breakfast was amazing. Service was also exceptional. Especially Carmen. She took great care of us.read more

Excellent Neighborhood Find…read more.... - Overall: 4 - Location: 5 (if you're anywhere near the Horticultural Park) - Exterior: 3 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Quantity: 4 - Service: 4 - Price and Value: 5 - Parking: 4 - Intangibles: 5 My wife and I, along with 2 other couples, were on vacation in Amsterdam ahead of a river cruise to Budapest. Before starting a tour of the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum, we wanted to get a quick lunch. Someone in the gift shop of the nearby Horticultural Park pointed us toward Cafe Smit & Voogt. We didn't want anything fancy and this restaurant certainly looked the part. Pros: - Location: Convenient to everything around the Horticultural Park, including the Portuguese Synagogue. - Exterior: Understated. You could easily drive by and not know. - Ambiance: A neighborhood spot. Casual with tables inside and out. - Menu: Moderate size and variety for lunch. Even a few choices for a vegetarian like me. - Food: Very good. Three of us found the Cafe and all were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of the food we ordered. Far from fancy, but filling and flavorful. - Service: Very friendly and helpful. Everyone spoke English and could not have been better to these tourists from California. - Price and Value: Very worthwhile. - Parking: I can't say, but the neighborhood is very walkable. Reminded us of the Marina District in San Francisco (without the nearby ocean). An Important Note: About 5 minutes after our group of 3 left, one person tripped over a curb, fell and hit the side of her forehead. She and her husband went back to the restaurant where they provided bandages, ointment and a bag of ice to help with the injury. That's service!

Breakfast was so good yesterday that we came back again today. Good food at a reasonable price. The…read morestaff are very friendly.

Very busy, and we grabbed a tall table just outside the door. The place is BUSY, then it began…read moreraining and became busier. I though the soup needed salt. My friend enjoyed hers.

Was intrigued by the lively crowd and welcoming environment. Tables were packed and everything…read morelooked great. When we approached the host stand for information about getting seated at a table, the hostess was lovely. However, her colleague was extremely rude, and belittled us. When we asked how long the wait would be, the man made a comment sharing that this place "isn't like Disney World" and laughed to other staff members. We were extremely taken aback by this comment, and it made us uncomfortable. Then, a few minutes later, a different host brought us over to a table, within minutes. She was a great help! Food was good but after such a bad experience, I'm not likely to return.