I'm a committed carnivore, so a restaurant named Cannibale Royale had me before I even opened the…read moremenu. I found it browsing Yelp, and the name alone told me this was going to be a meat-forward kind of night. Fair warning if you're bringing anyone squeamish about restaurant names: The wife wasn't thrilled about it going in, though the food won her over fast. Getting there was its own small adventure. The place sits down a narrow alley, and our Uber couldn't get us all the way to it, which turned into a bit of a hike. That happened to us more than once in Amsterdam, using the exact address didn't always mean the driver could actually reach the door, so budget a few extra minutes if you're headed here. I normally default to steak, but the menu had a burger topped with pulled pork that promised more meat than a straight cut, and I couldn't pass it up. Delicious. Genuinely one of the best burgers I've had. But the wife's flat iron steak might have stolen the night. Flat iron is one of the most underrated cuts out there, and this kitchen proved it. She was still talking about that steak days after we got home, enough that I ended up buying flat irons from Costco just to chase it. The atmosphere is cool and a little edgy, dim lighting, a lot of character, and yes, some genuinely creepy decor scattered around, including an old doll that stares at you like it's judging your order. It ran loud, but not so loud we couldn't hold a conversation across the table. Service was good, just on European time rather than American time. Getting the check took a while, which threw us off at first, but that's the norm across the EU, not a knock on this place specifically. Pricey, but worth every bit of it. We'd go back without hesitation next time we're in Amsterdam.

Great spot for dinner!…read more This place is giving dive bar in so many ways, but the food quality is stepped up. It was very warm in the place, so keep that in mind if you're traveling in Amsterdam during a heat dome! We had a couple servers who worked with us nd both were kind and friendly. They didn't quite communicate with each other about our need to split the check a specific way, but it worked out in the end. We enjoyed some cocktails and beer (ranging from 9.50 Euro to 12 Euro), as well as the Pork Belly and Pickles to start off (21.50 Euro for 300 grams). Tasty way to start the meal. The three of us shared our mains and enjoyed what we had. The Favorite Ribs (24.50 Euro) were flavorful; the L'Incroyable 300gr (Ribeye; 34.50 Euro) was good, but our least favorite of what we ordered; the Le Cannibale Royale 170gr (burger) was super tasty. We also enjoyed some frites (4.90 Euro) and some delicious Mac n Cheese (6.50 Euros). Good time and good food!

Surprisingly good smash burgers topped with some deliciously soft bread. The fries are double fried…read morewhich gives them that's amazing crispy texture. The meat is fresh and I watched the cook smash them as I ordered one. The shop is small but super busy. The cashier and cook were so nice and were fast prepping all the food. Great spot for burgers!

It seems that every street in London advertises that they have the world's best hamburgers or…read morepancakes. Well, tonight we tested out this aggressive statement to see if it was true or just a marketing scheme. The front of the Burger Bar was illuminated in big red bold letters and the giant wedge fries were proudly positioned in the window for customers to salivate over. We pondered the wall menu for a bit then ordered the Classic Burger with fries and a soft drink combo. The chef tossed a big beef patty onto the flat grill and waited at a wooden table out front impatiantly about fifteen minutes. OMG, it was big, juicy and spiced perfectly with bacon and caramelized onions (see pic). The oversized seasoned fries went well with the burger. I'm hoping that every burger joint in Amsterdam will be as tasty as this great find today.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. The staff was all friendly and attentive. We were there on Sunday…read moreso we were able to get the Sunday roast dinner which was excellent. We also enjoyed the wings and dumplings. Sat outside and enjoyed the views- really cool place with great vibe.

Fun spot for a beer and a bite. Service was friendly and fast. Great spot for people watching!read more

Visiting Amsterdam prior to a Viking River Cruise. My wife found this wonderful Italian…read morerestaurant. Wife had caprese salad and spaghetti pollo while I had carpaccio and lasagna. All excellent. The 1/2 liter of red blend was perfect with lasagna. Highly recommend.

Had an early dinner after a day of walking the canals and the atmosphere was perfect. Quiet and…read morevery pleasant service. The food and wine were excellent.

Cozy tavern, food was very tasty and well prepared. The winner for me was the pea soup, fantastic!…read moreGreat selection of beer.

I came here at around 4:30ish when it was about 90 degrees out. This place is in a very touristy…read morearea, but I wanted an Aperol Spritz and eat some food. There was quite a lot of smokers around, so be prepared for your clothes to smell later. The dutch pea soup I had was somewhat heavy for my liking but it was good. Great location to enjoy the canals.

I loved how quick the turnaround time is for this. I got the yaki soba udon and made it medium…read morespicy, and it has a good little kick to it. The staff is super friendly and it's absolutely delicious! They also give you chili sauce and soy sauce when you do a to go order.

Look, I know Wok To Walk is essentially Chinese fast food. And I've been to locations both here in…read moreAmsterdam and New York. But come on, I gotta pay tribute to the guys who managed to create Chinese fast food in the Netherlands and export it all around the world. Besides, the reason I keep coming back to Wok To Walk is that it's just GOOD. Everything here is fresh and made to order. This time I rolled with the egg noodles with pork and shrimp with garlic and black pepper sauce. I think I finally truly found a combo I liked! Staff here are great. Everyone's really friendly. They took my order, made my food, and I was out within 5 minutes. It's always great to know that no matter what, there will always be Wok To Walk to come to the rescue if I need a quick bite that's quality.

The staff and food were amazing. Everything seamed to be seasonal and fresh. The atmosphere…read moreappeared to be rich and settled. The oak paneled walls and ornate chandeliers added sophistication. While I only had tea to drink the bar was well stocked. The restaurant spans the building so you can enter form with street. I suggest if you want to eat outside make reservations and ask for the quieter shady side of the building!

My son Brody and I were in Amsterdam on our way to Germany and we wanted some authentic Dutch food…read morewhile we were there. After reviewing best Dutch restaurant on Yelp, VS was #1. We sat on the patio. Our server brought us complementary bread with butter while we read through the menu. I'm told my meal was authentic Dutch food, but it just seemed like a strange combination. The name slipped my mind, but it was a Power mashed potatoes with endive, but the meatball on top with brown gravy and then be beside that with some type of smoked sausage with a pile of mustard. I've always felt that whatever food you put on a plate should taste good together sausage with the mustard with the meat and the gravy and the mashed potatoes just seem disjointed to me. With that sad, I ate every drop of it and enjoyed it so maybe I learned something from this meal. ‍ My son took the alternative approach and ordered a meal with Indonesian flavors; chicken with peanut sauce was the main entrée and it came with french fries. He definitely enjoyed his meal as well. I'm glad we gave VS a try. It turned out to be a good meal of Dutch food and a touristy area with food from all over the world. I guess I'm old-fashioned because I just wanted wanted a taste of the local cuisine. Cheers!

Great breakfast option near Amsterdam central. They were open earlier than most other spots and the…read moretoasts hit the taste and price point. Service was friendly and the ambience is casual so not much to detail on that.

Amazing pressed toasties. Ordered the "Legend" with bacon, grilled chicken, cheese, bell peppers &…read morered onions with curry mayo dip. Breads really make a difference and this is an out-of-this-world, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Didn't even miss that the sandwich does not have an egg given the flavors. Ordered with a large cappucino that hit the spot!!!

Post dinner dessert - recommended by several friends. We arrived around 7pm on a Tuesday. Place was…read morefull up. Waited a few minutes for table. Not sure what else is on the menu as we just ordered apple pie with whipped cream. A single slice is plenty for two people. It is not overly sweet, the crust is really good (a slight taste of Biscoff cookies to me), and it has a few raisins in it as well. It was a nice night nice so we sat outside. The patio is large and seats plenty. The service is good, not great, but I was okay with it. My needs were meager - get my pie! N*joy!

At Winkel 43, you can see frequent apple pies being made and baked through a clear kitchen glass…read moredivider. They make about 140 apple pies per day, so you would think that their apple pies are to die for. I thought they were good, but not spectacular (1 star off). I have had Dutch apple pie in other cafes in the area that are just as good. Service was poor. Servers were inattentive and unfriendly (1 star off). It took us awhile to get our apple pie slices, despite how many pies they make. Our server never checked on us.

Really enjoyed Mortimer and the usual wonderful hospitality that Amsterdam has to offer. The…read moreceasar chicken sandwich was light and fresh, juices the same, I had some unripe avacado on my toast but a great spot to people watch on the main road and a solid choice for breakfast just don't assume the 5 star reviews mean an amazing meal just a pretty solid one which is totally ok.

Charming (I hate using this word, but it sounds good) eatery in the Nieuwezijds area. Almost every…read moreother cafe is still closed but this one opens early at 730am. It was busy and every table on the quaint (hate this overused word too) outside patio was occupied and two small tables inside. Basically, a snug 'standing room only' cafe. I ordered cappuccino for "take away" from the young female barista who was diligent at the espresso machine. While she was preparing my coffee, I noticed several bags of green and white coffee on the shelves bearing the Mortimer brand name. I asked her, "Was the coffee Italiano ? She said, "Sir, I told you to wait for your coffee"! Whoa, I was taken back for a second, then explained that I only wanted to know the coffee's origin. I stood to the side of the counter and the girl smiled and stated, "I think English beans, It's our brand of coffee". My anticipation for a wonderful cold early morning in Amsterdam just went limp and sadly never improved - This type of attitude is not the norm in Amsterdam which we experienced - but everyone has a bad day from time to time. My two cups of cappuccino were ready, which were oddly small for 4€ (see pic, and you decide). With a knee jerk reaction, I still tipped the girl, grabbed some sugar and coffee cup covers and left the shop. This brief interaction tainted my expectation of this cafe, especially in an area that is tourist heavy. At the end of the day, the cappuccino tasted good, the fresh bread loafs and croissants on the counter looked amazing and their breakfast menu looked promising, but told the wife we will find another cafe around the corner.