Ok... David , Frits…read more& crew Bravo. The décor is Manhattan meets Amsterdam, as soon as you walk in you want to own a spot, easy, cozy and gezellig for sure. It is hip trendy not too trendy that you would feel intimidated. Eye candy... well well ladies for sure your eyes will be confortable. People watching, easy and comfortable clothing, concrete floor, heels not necessary. The menu is easy, the drink are simple and reasonably priced. The toilet are simple enough to stay clean The skinny is: they will need more seats inside as the crowd will grow more and more, but... there are also a massive lounge outside. Would I recommend this spot? Yes for sure, the space is large and easy. I need to check it again when it is not raining.

Wonderful restaurant and super convenient to the train. I dined here during their first week open…read moreand the food was amazing. The seared salmon appetizer was excellent, as were the boneless Chinese ribs. For dinner, I highly recommend the Veggie Burger. I am usually a meateater (hence my other menu choices), but this was the best veggie burger I have ever had. Great restaurant!

If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

My mom (a very picky eater with a sensitive gastrointestinal track) and I walked in here for a late…read morelunch on the day we arrived in Amsterdam. And despite ALL of our meals in Amsterdam being excellent, this one may have been the best. We wanted to try Dutch food, not totally knowing what to expect and were blown away by the combination of flavors and textures we consumed. We started with the pickled herring which was served with onions and pickles- fresh yet bold! I'm still thinking about those little fishies weeks later. Then we each had the sampler-ish plates (I forget what it was called). Hers was the vegetarian version and mine was with sausage. There were 3 kinds of essentially mashed potatoes with veggies mixed in: 1 with spinach I think, 1 with carrots, and 1 with sauerkraut. Mine came with a delightfully rich gravy and my moms came with some kind of lighter yellow sauce (I think mustard based). We tried these same dishes at other Dutch restaurants during our stay, but nothing beat The Pantry. The service in this quaint and cozy spot was also excellent!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

Had a quick lunch there! It is a good spot for lunch and…read morequick food! Food quality is so good! And price is very reasonable! I love their daily special!

It was my discovery and I took my partner on dining adventure…read more First of all the location is away from the city. Feels like in the middle of nowhere. It's on the fifth floor in the black office looking building, that sits lonely in the field. No signs outside. Nothing. You take the elevator to the 5th floor and the restaurant opens up in front of you. Large window wall, industrial ceilings, lights. It looks very cool. We arrived at 18:45 - a bit late for our reservation because we were lost. They had probably 5 tables at that time. Ordered 3 course dinner, and here is where I am taking a star away - it took us nearly 2 hours to get an appetizer, main course and the desert. With a lot of waiting in between. Some tables that arrived after us got their meal served before us (same 3 course) some tables were served much later. Food was interesting, I wouldn't rave about it but it's a good value meal. I don't want to be back, but if you are in the area, and tired of you regular place then I think it's worth giving it a try.

Food is very very good but the waiting is HORRIBLE!!!! And this goes way beyond typical Dutch…read moreservice. We got there at 7:30pm for our dinner reservation, had to still wait 40 minutes for our table and menus, then waited two hours for our main courses. We didn't get out of there until the restaurant was empty at 11pm. To me this is unacceptable. I was falling asleep by the time dessert finally arrived and asked for it take away - but they told me the chef doesn't allow this...

Amazing! I would visit this place again with no second thought…read more Atmosphere, service, food, drinks were all amazing. We came here to surprise my friend for her birthday in October as it was a close restaurant to our hotel and airport. The staff were absolutely amazing and accommodating and the food was so good! They have the best bouillabaisse I have ever had. The picture does not do it justice and I don't know if you can see the video I took of pouring the fish stock over the generous portion of seafood. I still think about that dish every day and wish the chef could give me their recipe. If you are in the area, you must visit!! All the other dishes my friends ordered were quite delicious as well. Great job to the owners and staff for making our visit so memorable.

What a great little spot. This sexy little open plan restaurant offers cozy lounge seating as well…read moreas a full menu and comfortable bar. Friendly staff and good music. The owner Danny is quite hospitable and the food is great. We'll return with the gang for breakfast for sure!

From immediately walking in you can feel you are in for the royal treatment. A beautiful and…read morestylish renovated setting in a 100 year old building. It can be similar to a chef's table experience where you will recieve several courses including surprise complementary appetizers wherein the server gives a quick explanation of how each dish is prepared. Conversation is great because no music is played. Staff is excellent. So don't come if you're looking to be stuffed full with grilled or fried food or to get a cheeseburger. It's not that kind of place. You will spend a little more money than a usual dinner, but is an excellent choice for a date night.

My wife and I were taken here tonight as guests and had a terrific meal. Had the 4 course menu…read morewith house wine pairings for each course and both the food and the wines were first rate. The menu was priced at 44 euros per person, but don't know what the wine pairings added to the cost. The food was creative and delicious and the wine pairings were both good and "off the beaten path". Highly recommend this relatively new restaurant (only open a few months now). Staff English proficiency was a bit limited, but they managed a decent job of explaining the food and wines.

Prachtige plaats als het mooi weer is direct aan het water. De bediening is erg vriendelijk en…read moreservice like. Eten is goed, verse vis en lekker nagerecht, drinken perfect

This place was an absolutely last minute for our group. Luckily, the service and the view was…read morestunningly gorgeous such the food also. A restaurant close to the canal is breathtaking to say the least seems as if I was in Italy maybe back in the great Vienna! No reservations were needed which was a plus on my part, the selections of wine was quite great so were the food options. Will be back on my next adventure.

From the greeting we were relaxed and felt welcomed. We chose the toasted carrots shareable which…read morewas delicious. I chose the risotto special (the fish was superb- flaky/ not fishy) and my daughter chose the vegetarian pasta which she loved. The smaller setting of the restaurant added to personal touch - not loud, and very comfortable. We highly recommend this restaurant with its neighborhood welcoming vibe and elevated food.

One of my favorite dining experiences so far. Reserving was so easy through WhatsApp, they…read moreresponded promptly and had a perfect table set up for us! The servers are relaxed and friendly- also very knowledgeable. They let us taste the wines we were interested in, and ALL of the wines we tried were outstanding. In fact, I wanted to return for one of the bottles we had! I loved that the menu is very seasonal and had plenty of options for our group, which included a vegetarian and someone who doesn't eat lactose (me hehe). The ambiance is perfect, very gezellig- and I could have stayed all night. One of the few places I want to return to again and again.

Pastis was incredible. Me and my boyfriend were both looking for somewhere to eat later in the…read moreevening in Amsterdam and he ended up landing on Pastis. It was delicious and the service was great. We got amaretto sours and every dish was exquisite. The ambiance was awesome, the bar was so cute and it was so romantic. Would go here again.

Food and service were good . Atmosphere is cozy and romantic. Good ideal for a date .read more

The drag show was SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! I was honestly surprised by how much fun I had at BurlesQue. My…read morefriend and I stumbled across the drag show package and decided to go for it and it was an awesome experience. The queen, JJ, is basically my new best friend - the manager, Bert, is the cutest version of Stanley Tucci you could ever imagine - the dancers are gorgeous - the waiters, especially Martaggn #missedconnections, are adorable - and the food is actually really good. Not to mention, the wine list feature bottles of Miraval that are unavailable in the USA region. Overall, the drag show at BurlesQue was my best night in Amsterdam and I will absolutely return to see my new friends on my next visit.

BurlesQue has it all - a top class menu, great atmosphere, live entertainment and an outrageously…read morecharming owner. Make sure you fit this one into your travel plans, as leaving Amsterdam without stopping by would be a mistake.