To me, this summery vegetable-forward menu evokes the best nature poetry. There are specific dishes…read moreI could still taste, even though it's been a month since I ate here. The pea soup (everyone's favorite) was an absolutely gorgeous drop of summer morning dew, like waking up after a restful sleep in fresh clean silk sheets.  Where the pea soup represented morning, the beet and nectarine combination was the plump, juicy afternoon of summer, bursting with an intoxicating joy. Fast forward to dessert, the chocolate and cherry tart was a rich, decadent bite-sized piece of sin blossoming in the deep of the night.  My only issue was that service felt slightly aloof, and the pause between dessert courses were extraordinarily long, even after we asked twice for the meal to be sped up. 1. tomato, split pea, african marigold  2. yellow beetroot, nectarine, chanterelle  3. maitake, sea lettuce, dulse  4. sourdough 5. summer salade, magnolia, bisque  6. monkfish, sourdough, butter bean, lovage  7. lamb, carrot, chard, bay leaf  8. apricot, almond, orange blossom  9. tartelette, cacao, goat, cherry, hibiscus  10. canele, fig leaf

Bak Restaurant is such a deal for a tasting menu in Amsterdam!…read more Found on the third floor of a refurbished warehouse, it looks beautiful inside with wood trims abound and high ceilings. A rustic but elevated homey type of atmosphere inside that is relaxing while feeling elevated. It's more hipster chic than fancy schmancy. They use seasonal ingredients so the menu changes quite a bit, and they also are known for their extensive wine list. I had a great beer while there - Butchers Tears Hit Parader! They actually used to be completely vegetarian in their tasting menu, but now just heavily focus on the produce elements. For one of the best priced tasting menus in Amsterdam with great food, service and vibes, Bak is a great meal!

One of the best meals I've had in my 15 years of traveling to this city…read more If I were to sum this place up in a slogan, it's "Refined without being pretentious" 5 Course "surprise"/ tasting menu with wine pairing. Was just amazing. New and interesting approaches and presentations at classic Nederlands/ "Dutch" tastes. And an excellent value. Every ingredient is purported to be of product of the Netherlands; other than the wines. Amuse-bouche was interesting with a vegetable shooter, mini savory pastries and a madeleine type of cake in a sweet/ savoury puree. Started with an ossenworst type of dish, but it was served more in a tartare format, traditionally dressed with the tastes of pickled cucumber & onion (appearing as purees) and mustard .. but the mustard was in the form of an ice cream.. which being colder than the tartare, made it such a great experience. Nice Pinot Noir to go with it. Second course was these beautifully textured cod fish cheeks that must have been delicately poached, along side of North Sea/ 'grey' shrimp and dressed with beet root and a bacon-fat foam. Amazing. The wine was a Chardonnay from Edd's, a Dutch ex-pat's vineyard in the Algarve, and one which I was so impressed by that I've already ordered a case. Perfect pair. Third/ Main was a nice sirloin cut of beef cooked to perfection, in terms of the inside, for a nice, even texture; though I wish it was a bit more scorched on the outside to add a bit of layering to the bite and char to the taste. This was served with spots of puree of vegetables and stalks of cut white hollands asparagus. A Syrah blend from Edd's helped this one along as it was delicious. The cheese course was incredible. Starting from left to right in terms of intensity, these Dutch cheeses could go head to head with any in Europe.. To get in to detail here I'd be lying because at that point the conversation at the huge round table, aided by the great wines, has left some holes in my memory.. but it was delicious.. and paired with a nice Porto that complemented the cheeses, particularly the Munster-ish(?) semi-soft cow with annatto rind, was out of this world. And a week later, I can still taste the blue cheese which the dish ended with. The dessert was a nutty chocolate cake that resembled a brownie, served with a simple ice cream and strawberries. Paired with an ultra sweet dessert wine; details on which have escaped me but it was chocolatey and nutty just like the dish. Great. The service was ultra-friendly and kind.. on the upscale-casual side, for better or worse at times. We felt welcome, accommodated and most importantly, comfortable throughout the excellent meal. Atmosphere was likewise A+. Love this place. Will be back for sure, and as I am doing now, will be recommending it. P.S. They do accept American Express/ AMEX.

We stopped in here, originally hoping to get a beer before our table opened at the Seafood Bar. The…read morebartender was more than pleasant and helpful, going over each of the excellent beer options, even providing samples of everything they had on tap. Decided to order some dishes and I'm glad we did. Fantastic pickled haring. Some smoked trout with the most delicious beets. And cheese croquettes. A bit of a hidden gem but definitely worth hunting down.

Absolutely shocking--in the best way! The steak was unbelievably tender. Take my advice and go for…read morethe middle or largest cut, not the small one--you'll thank me later. The moment I sliced into it, I could tell it was perfect. I wasn't sure about dipping the bread at first, but wow, it works! And big thumbs up for offering an amazing dark bread option--as a diabetic who avoids white flour, that was a wonderful surprise. We also enjoyed the sweet potato fries, and my husband loved his side salad. The service was relaxed, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. This spot was recommended by my 5-star hotel, and it more than lived up to the hype. Dinner for two came to under €75, which is a steal for a steak this good!

Dinner for four the other night. They have a very meat-forward menu, but some nice vegetable…read moredishes as well. It was a busy Friday night but they were able to seat us immediately without a reservation. I had a beef tenderloin surrounded with chicken livers and onions. It was a small filet, but the chicken livers were so generous that I couldn't have eaten more. My friend had the veal liver, and he said it was the best he's ever had. What makes the dishes here are the sauces, so make sure you order some bread with your meal to not leave any of that deliciousness behind. Prices were reasonable, and service was just right. Highly recommended.

My fiancee and I celebrated our 1 year engagement anniversary dinner here and it did not…read moredisappoint! We opted to have the 5 course meal + wine pairing. The meal came to $174 USD total for the both of us including the wine pairing. We also tried the homemade bread with black butter and fried capers, really good! The dinner started off with 2 amuse bouches - the bread and the sugar snap peas dish. The italian proscuitto and artichokes were both very good. The mussel salad was unique, and the mussels were both generous in portion and very fresh and well cooked. I enjoyed the mushroom medley, but the winner dish of the night was most definitely the sustainably shot duck - which the server warned us to chew slowly in case of any bullet casings! The dessert was one of the more unique I've ever had - watermelon " taco" with goat cheese, the flavors paired very well and was very refreshing! I also recommend the wine paring for a special night out - for the price you get 4 paired all natural wines and I think that they were all paired very nicely. The only reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 is because it's just not elevated enough for the full 5 stars for me. For a very similar price, Wolf Atelier's food was a bit more refined, beautiful presentation and hit more of the 5 stars of food for me. However, GUTS has much better personable service. If you have the time, I definitely recommend a stop at GUTS!

The best meal I've had in a long time. 4.5 hrs, 5 wines, 6 courses. No BS Michelin class…read morerestaurant, no dress code, wines are poured generously, incomparable food and fantastic casual service. We had both the Che'f Tasting Menu and premium Wine pairing. First they bring out 4 platters of amuse, and we ordered a Riesling to go with it. There was razor clams - absolutely sumptuous. The artichoke hearts was perfectly cooked. The chicken tonkatsu was crispy and not oily at all. The really unique prosciutto from Italy was satisfying and I was afraid I would not be able to eat 6 courses today. 1st course was Scallops ceviche with cucumbers - cool, refreshing incredible combination. 2nd was a whitefish in pea soup - doesn't look like it will work, but, they really know the flavors that go together. 3rd they brought us out a whole Turbot steamed lightly. So fresh and satisfying 4th was a meat course: Beef tenderloin medium-rare, and a Chinon 2017 wine pairing. The dessert? Watermelon Tacos! Very thoughtful on this weltering summer evening. If you have a chance - GO! It's Michelin dining level at 1/2 the price.

Out of all the restaurants I dined at over two weeks in the Netherlands and France, my lunch at…read moreRIJKS® was the single best meal I had -- and I had many excellent meals. But only at RIJKS® was I really surprised, and only at RIJKS® did I find myself obsessing over dishes long after the meal was a distant memory. The dish that really knocked me for a loop was the amuse bouche, a broth of leeks with tarragon oil served as a small shot. I found myself craving noodles with it; the restaurant is really missing something by not serving this with ramen or udon or something. (The young ladies at the next table said the exact same thing.) The prix fixe lunch menu is an exceptional deal with fantastic dishes: The green gazpacho delivers the freshness of green tomatoes, bell peppers, unripened strawberries, and herbs. The optional laab course is fresh and light, with the goat meat having no funky, "goaty" flavor. The chicken thigh course represented Indonesian flavors better than either of the actual Indonesian restuarants I visited in Amsterdam, while the dessert had a restrained, faint sweetness that finished the meal perfectly. Service was warm and friendly, and the room is comfortable and elegant. The wood paneling sets the perfect balance between modernity and the historicism of the Rijksmuseum that houses it. Most importantly, the meal was an excellent price for the quality of the food and service (€55 for three courses, €20 for the additional laab course). Even if one has no plans to tour the Rijksmuseum, no one should pass up the chance to dine at RIJKS® when in Amsterdam.

Went here for lunch and the food and service were amazing!…read more I had the tasting menu and my friend had the vegetarian tasting menu. They made sure that my menu was lactose free. The flavors were wonderful and the descriptions of the food sound so simple, but the flavors are very complex. Excellent pacing of the courses. We had told them that we needed to catch a train and they were very mindful of the timing. Nice modern restaurant with nice spacing between the tables.

Choux was a delightful experience- each course is multi-layered and delicious but what sets it…read moreapart from the rest is the excellent customer service and the warm interiors. You make a reservation and pay 45€ up front and then pay the difference. A reservation is definitely needed as everything is prepared freshly in house. They focus on vegetarian and include seafood and meat based variations Both amuse bouche 5/5 Bread 5/5 First course 5/5 Salad 5/5 Mushroom 5/5 Main course 5/5 Dessert 4/5

Absolutely stunning food, an elite dining experience. Our server was incredibly attentive and was…read moreable to help guide our dining experience to fit the time we had allotted (about 2.5 hours) as we did unfortunately have another reservation after dinner. Would reserve about 3-3.5 hours here as a general rule of thumb. Every dish we had was delightfully crafted and creative, really taking vegetable-forward to another level. Definitely the best meal we've had in Amsterdam so far.

This is one of the best restaurants I have been to. The location is beautiful, the food amazing and…read moreunique and the staff so good. Each course is so well thought out and curated and they have options for diet restrictions. The location is in a quiet neighborhood that is a bit off the beaten path. If you are coming to Amsterdam this is not to be missed. https://restaurantentrepot.nl/

Vreselijk. Ik schrijf nooit slechte recensies, maar vermijd alsjeblieft deze chef-kok en het…read morepersoneel. Ondermaats eten voor Amsterdam. Het personeel is onbeleefd, heeft geen kennis en hun algehele netheid is zowel persoonlijk als professioneel walgelijk. Vermijd de overdreven hype van deze poging van de chef-kok om naam te maken. Ze zullen niet herinnerd worden. Ik wou dat ik ze persoonlijk had kunnen vertellen hoe slecht hun vaardigheden zijn. Hopelijk lezen ze dit.

My husband and I chose this restaurant for our last dinner in Amsterdam, and it was exactly as…read morewonderful as I remembered. The setting is elegant and perfect for a romantic evening. They offer à la carte options as well as three- and four-course prix fixe menus. I chose the three-course meal, and my husband did the four-course; neither of us was disappointed. We had a newer server who was on his first night, but the manager and other staff supported him seamlessly, and he did an incredible job. You can truly see how passionate and attentive everyone is here. Jeffrey, the server my family and I had last year, was still there and even came over to personally say hello, which meant so much to us. The food and service are absolutely exceptional. Reservations are a must, but it is more than worth it. This is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Amsterdam, and I highly recommend it.

I ate at Maris Piper Brasserie in Amsterdam and the duck confit was unreal. It is easily the best…read moreduck I have ever had. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat underneath was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every bite melted in my mouth and tasted rich without feeling heavy. The dish came with fries that paired really well with the duck. The textures worked together and nothing felt overdone. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what they are doing. The duck was cooked with care and seasoned just right, which made the whole plate feel special. Service was great and the staff clearly knew the menu well. They were friendly and helpful without hovering. If you are in Amsterdam, this duck confit alone is worth the visit.