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I can't speak on the burgers at Lombardo's as I don't eat beef but the potatoes are fantastic. My husband however is a burger expert and he says it's one of his favorite burger joints in the whole world. It was his second time there. The place is tiny and charming. We were there off season and sat right down. I have a feeling that isn't the case other words. Go to Lombardo's and eat a burger.
I had the signature burger. I get the hype. The burger is good. Flavors are on point and the ambience of this tiny little place is charming along with the staff. But few a few draw backs; the bun to burger ratio was way off, too much bun. The whole baby pickles although tasty just didn't work with the construction of the whole thing. Still a pretty good tasting burger.
I came here based on the Yelp reviews and arrived to a shop about the size of a walk-in closet. There were no places available to sit so I ordered my burger "The Cheesy Freak" and waited on a bench outside. The cashier brought me the burger and I ate it right there on the bench. The burger was a decent size but the patty was not commensurate with the bun as the bun was bigger. The bun tasted like a whole grain bun and didn't taste great. The meat, cheese and BBQ sauce tasted good but not a great deal for 15 euros. Three stars!
Hangover burger (no egg no sauce) & ginger beer. My husband had Cheese freak with my egg. I didn't notice the sign "well done is like kissing your sister" until it was too late. Delicious, I'm just not used to rare. The carmelized onions made it special. Lombardo's staff is lovely, helpful and friendly. Barbecue sauce was offered in place of the special sauce and that was great. The ingredients and cooking is quality, and everything fresh and appetizing. Energized us for a 5 mile walk of the city.
Holy moly! This was a damn good cheese burger! I'm sure the wagyu beef played a big part but overall it was just so perfectly composed. You really taste each ingredient layer by layer as you bite through the burger. Each bite, you get the juice of the burger running down your hands and with just a few chews it all melts together. I think I was done with the burger in what felt like 2 bites. I wish there was more and you'll see the burger it on the larger side. Black wagyu signature burger is really a hidden gem in Amsterdam, perhaps even all of Europe!
In the States, one thing we do pretty well are burgers. Given that, I was disappointed by the burger here. The bun was tasty, but disproportionately large to the size of the burger. The sauce was a bit cloyingly sweet (hot sauce helped with that). And the meat was fine and cooked well, but I didn't detect a crusty exterior from a good sear.
A well known burger joint in Amsterdam, Netherlands. No pun intended with joint. Haha!! The burger was tremendous, they have a reputation if being the best burger place in Amsterdam, i can believe them. I had the hangover burger. Absolutely delicious!!!! Seeded bun toasted, burger juicy and delicious.In between, a fried egg, pancetta, cheddar cheese, red wine onion compote, lettuce, and a homemade burger sauce, kind of like a Chipotle sauce. Everything worked, absolutely delicious!!! This place was worth it!!!
So, this is kind of a weird review. We stayed at an Airbnb that was literally two floors above Lombardo's. Like, our entrance was a random staircase inside Lombardo's with a velvet rope blocking random people from going upstairs. Anyway, every morning we would wake up and be subjected to the wonderful smells of burgers and bacon being cooked downstairs. Of course, we had to try them out. Their menu is kind of all over the place, but in a good way. There's Asian ingredients like Wagyu burger and a kimchi burger, fish burgers, lamb, and of course, beef. I went with the Dragon Burger, which was a beef burger with pickled meat, spicy compote, cheddar cheese, and their homemade burger sauce. And of boy, was it tasty. First things first - the bun is gigantic and covered in so many sesame seeds - the secret to a great burger. Not to be outdone, the meat portions were enough for any appetite, and the house burger sauce went great with everything. Would definitely give these guys a visit, but be warned that there's not much space inside. But you can actually grab one of the benches outside and they'll bring the food to you!
As good as any burger I've had in the USA. Had the Dutch beef with fixings and their special sauce (looks like thousand island without chunks). The bun is outstanding and is packed with sesame seeds. Came out perfectly medium and included a wet-nap because they know it's a juicy-hands experience. If you are nearby, can't go wrong. Barstool seating for about 8 people but it turns over quickly.
So, Lombardo's claims to serve the best burger in Amsterdam.....and they might just be right! First of all, the hand washing before handling food. Major! Good hygiene is much appreciated, doesn't really matter that this followed by me befouling the pristine burger with my obscene hands. The shop is a lot smaller than anticipated, but inviting with a narrow seating area right across from the bar. A huge fan provides a much needed cool tornado like breeze during summertime. Let your hair down and you'll enjoy your burger model style hair blowing in the wind. They have fresh juices. Tried the green baron, refreshing yet velvety with avocado, pear & celery. It's a good thing they serve it in a 500mL bottle cause it's an entire meal on it's own! Good for breakfast or a low carb lunch! Oh my, those sandwiches, quite an impressive list that is. Sous vide pork belly (porchetta), Texas brisket, grilled chicken thighs with truffle sauce, pancetta PLT?! Yes please! My mission? To try them all, preferably this week! The burgers, two that is: There is the Dutch Mrij beef burger. But I went for the more expensive wagyu burger and I must say €12,50 is quite steep for a burger without fries. But it's so gooood. So, is it the best burger in town??? So far so good. The bun, not exactly brioche (I think) but sort of sweetish. The bottom bun fell apart a bit but solved that by eating the burger upside down, no biggie. And unlike the burger bar, they actually manage the cook the wagyu patty perfectly medium here and it's tastier than the burgers I've tried at The Butcher so far (still haven't tried the Benedict though). Have I mentioned I haven't tried the burgers at De Burgemeester yet. Yes I know, a minor major flaw. Ow, and the burgers at Cau seem promising as well. Anyways, who cares if it's the best burger, I enjoyed every bite! I detest sun dried tomatoes. Those extremely overpowering shriveled dried up bombs that people seem to toss into everything, especially anything vegan or vegetarian. Here, they use semi dried tomatoes, much better! You know what would be nice, that truffle sauce on my burger....The burger sauce was nice, truffle sauce would be nicer I reckon :) I understand though, you can't have all the sandwiches served with that truffle sauce, or can you?! Hmmmm...... Also, I was afraid to ask after the chef had just mentioned how they carefully designed each and every sandwich with a special selection of ingredients. Nonetheless, I want some pancetta on my burger dang it!!
Martijn, the owner, loves and lives food. When he is on holiday he always visits michelin star restaurants. He has the big green egg, yes the big one. In his small and tiny foodstore he works works with the best ingredients. You can sit with about 6 people and the chef is preparing your sandwich in the tiny kitchen. You can also sit outside with 4 people. Lot of local people who are working in this posh area, with artstores, law firms and financial companies, enjoy lunch from lombardo's. Sometimes he is number 1 on tripadvisor I love lombardo's
There is almost *no* room to sit inside comfortably. Just a handful of bar stools around the sides, you'll be cramped uncomfortably next to your neighbors. Busy lunch hours seemed to be dropping off around 13:30, about when I was there. It's possible there's an upstairs, but it was roped off on my visit. I decided to go with a unique combination, an unconventional choice, with the "Silence of the Lambs" burger, a patty made out of lamb, topped with goats cheese and sautéed onion. There was just one guy manning the register, and one lady cooking in the back. The first bite was divine, but towards the end I found it to mellow out to a rather neutral impression. I'd like to have tried a beef burger, and was contemplating the Dragon, but when in Ams. Worth a try, if convenient to do so. read more
1 month ago
Food is very very good. Burgers and potatoes are perfect. The space issue is definitely true. Only room for 7 people to sit inside, but great for takeout or if eating alone or with two people. read more
This was our last meal in Amsterdam and I have to say, they had the best burger i have ever had! I mean, no joke! I ordered the cheesy freak, my daughter ordered the silly cheesesteak and my other daughter and hubby got the classic plus we ordered a side of roasted potatoes. Our burgers were cooked PERFECTLY to medium rare! The three cheeses were so nicely melted and complemented each other beautifully. The burger was juicy but somehow not greasy! We realized this just be the difference between American beef and grass fed Dutch beef! And the potatoes were to die for! I do not typically like roasted potatoes, but these were perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked so they were slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service was spot on! When we walked in, there were not enough seats, but the staff took our order, and assured us that there would be seats by the time our food was ready. As soon as other patrons finished their meal, the staff called us in from outside to come and take our seats. Minutes later, our meal was delivered! They were so friendly and accommodating to us and made conversation. The vibe is very inviting and cozy. It is amazing that they were able to rotate all of the patrons in and out in an appropriate amount of time. I loved the music too! I am so glad we came here! It was a perfect end to our visit to Amsterdam! read more
2 years ago
I can't speak on the burgers at Lombardo's as I don't eat beef but the potatoes are fantastic. My husband however is a burger expert and he says it's one of his favorite burger joints in the whole world. It was his second time there. The place is tiny and charming. We were there off season and sat right down. I have a feeling that isn't the case other words. Go to Lombardo's and eat a burger. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I had the signature burger. I get the hype. The burger is good. Flavors are on point and the ambience of this tiny little place is charming along with the staff. But few a few draw backs; the bun to burger ratio was way off, too much bun. The whole baby pickles although tasty just didn't work with the construction of the whole thing. Still a pretty good tasting burger. read more
1 year ago
I came here based on the Yelp reviews and arrived to a shop about the size of a walk-in closet. There were no places available to sit so I ordered my burger "The Cheesy Freak" and waited on a bench outside. The cashier brought me the burger and I ate it right there on the bench. The burger was a decent size but the patty was not commensurate with the bun as the bun was bigger. The bun tasted like a whole grain bun and didn't taste great. The meat, cheese and BBQ sauce tasted good but not a great deal for 15 euros. Three stars! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Hangover burger (no egg no sauce) & ginger beer. My husband had Cheese freak with my egg. I didn't notice the sign "well done is like kissing your sister" until it was too late. Delicious, I'm just not used to rare. The carmelized onions made it special. Lombardo's staff is lovely, helpful and friendly. Barbecue sauce was offered in place of the special sauce and that was great. The ingredients and cooking is quality, and everything fresh and appetizing. Energized us for a 5 mile walk of the city. read more
2 years ago
Holy moly! This was a damn good cheese burger! I'm sure the wagyu beef played a big part but overall it was just so perfectly composed. You really taste each ingredient layer by layer as you bite through the burger. Each bite, you get the juice of the burger running down your hands and with just a few chews it all melts together. I think I was done with the burger in what felt like 2 bites. I wish there was more and you'll see the burger it on the larger side. Black wagyu signature burger is really a hidden gem in Amsterdam, perhaps even all of Europe! read more
6 years ago
I thought the burger was just ok. Hot place. Always a line. Should you try it? Sure. Doesn't crack my top 36 burgers all time read more
In the States, one thing we do pretty well are burgers. Given that, I was disappointed by the burger here. The bun was tasty, but disproportionately large to the size of the burger. The sauce was a bit cloyingly sweet (hot sauce helped with that). And the meat was fine and cooked well, but I didn't detect a crusty exterior from a good sear. read more
A well known burger joint in Amsterdam, Netherlands. No pun intended with joint. Haha!! The burger was tremendous, they have a reputation if being the best burger place in Amsterdam, i can believe them. I had the hangover burger. Absolutely delicious!!!! Seeded bun toasted, burger juicy and delicious.In between, a fried egg, pancetta, cheddar cheese, red wine onion compote, lettuce, and a homemade burger sauce, kind of like a Chipotle sauce. Everything worked, absolutely delicious!!! This place was worth it!!! read more
So, this is kind of a weird review. We stayed at an Airbnb that was literally two floors above Lombardo's. Like, our entrance was a random staircase inside Lombardo's with a velvet rope blocking random people from going upstairs. Anyway, every morning we would wake up and be subjected to the wonderful smells of burgers and bacon being cooked downstairs. Of course, we had to try them out. Their menu is kind of all over the place, but in a good way. There's Asian ingredients like Wagyu burger and a kimchi burger, fish burgers, lamb, and of course, beef. I went with the Dragon Burger, which was a beef burger with pickled meat, spicy compote, cheddar cheese, and their homemade burger sauce. And of boy, was it tasty. First things first - the bun is gigantic and covered in so many sesame seeds - the secret to a great burger. Not to be outdone, the meat portions were enough for any appetite, and the house burger sauce went great with everything. Would definitely give these guys a visit, but be warned that there's not much space inside. But you can actually grab one of the benches outside and they'll bring the food to you! read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
As good as any burger I've had in the USA. Had the Dutch beef with fixings and their special sauce (looks like thousand island without chunks). The bun is outstanding and is packed with sesame seeds. Came out perfectly medium and included a wet-nap because they know it's a juicy-hands experience. If you are nearby, can't go wrong. Barstool seating for about 8 people but it turns over quickly. read more
So, Lombardo's claims to serve the best burger in Amsterdam.....and they might just be right! First of all, the hand washing before handling food. Major! Good hygiene is much appreciated, doesn't really matter that this followed by me befouling the pristine burger with my obscene hands. The shop is a lot smaller than anticipated, but inviting with a narrow seating area right across from the bar. A huge fan provides a much needed cool tornado like breeze during summertime. Let your hair down and you'll enjoy your burger model style hair blowing in the wind. They have fresh juices. Tried the green baron, refreshing yet velvety with avocado, pear & celery. It's a good thing they serve it in a 500mL bottle cause it's an entire meal on it's own! Good for breakfast or a low carb lunch! Oh my, those sandwiches, quite an impressive list that is. Sous vide pork belly (porchetta), Texas brisket, grilled chicken thighs with truffle sauce, pancetta PLT?! Yes please! My mission? To try them all, preferably this week! The burgers, two that is: There is the Dutch Mrij beef burger. But I went for the more expensive wagyu burger and I must say €12,50 is quite steep for a burger without fries. But it's so gooood. So, is it the best burger in town??? So far so good. The bun, not exactly brioche (I think) but sort of sweetish. The bottom bun fell apart a bit but solved that by eating the burger upside down, no biggie. And unlike the burger bar, they actually manage the cook the wagyu patty perfectly medium here and it's tastier than the burgers I've tried at The Butcher so far (still haven't tried the Benedict though). Have I mentioned I haven't tried the burgers at De Burgemeester yet. Yes I know, a minor major flaw. Ow, and the burgers at Cau seem promising as well. Anyways, who cares if it's the best burger, I enjoyed every bite! I detest sun dried tomatoes. Those extremely overpowering shriveled dried up bombs that people seem to toss into everything, especially anything vegan or vegetarian. Here, they use semi dried tomatoes, much better! You know what would be nice, that truffle sauce on my burger....The burger sauce was nice, truffle sauce would be nicer I reckon :) I understand though, you can't have all the sandwiches served with that truffle sauce, or can you?! Hmmmm...... Also, I was afraid to ask after the chef had just mentioned how they carefully designed each and every sandwich with a special selection of ingredients. Nonetheless, I want some pancetta on my burger dang it!! read more
12 years ago
Martijn, the owner, loves and lives food. When he is on holiday he always visits michelin star restaurants. He has the big green egg, yes the big one. In his small and tiny foodstore he works works with the best ingredients. You can sit with about 6 people and the chef is preparing your sandwich in the tiny kitchen. You can also sit outside with 4 people. Lot of local people who are working in this posh area, with artstores, law firms and financial companies, enjoy lunch from lombardo's. Sometimes he is number 1 on tripadvisor I love lombardo's read more
7 years ago
12 years ago
Round 2 - Lombardo's Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I had the Creekstone Ribeye sandwich and came to a decision... I should preface by saying that I don't eat sandwiches often. However, this is the best sandwich I have ever had. read more
This place is a winner! If they only had some excellent French Fries I would have given them 5 Stars. No fries to be had here. They have a variety of burgers selections and I'm quite confident that anything you select will meet your expectations. The place is very small and only has about 8 or 10 stools. Takeaway would be best option. In a city where there seems to be a burger joint on every street this place is one is worth stopping into. read more
12 years ago
It took exactly 40 minutes to prepare the food we have ordered... And did it live up to my expectations? We have heard so much lately about Lombardo's since they were listed for having the best burgers in Amsterdam. The store itself is a small artisan styled interior with just a counter, semi open kitchen and only like six barstool for eating in. This all has it charmes. Now the food. We had the pulled pork sandwich and a Dutch beef burger. The two complains are that the pulled pork was too sweet for our taste and the patty was underseasoned. Both sandwiches were royally garnished. I would give it three stars for now, but I would definately go back and giving them a second chance and try the other burgers. Btw. Love the Spiegelkwartier neighbourhood!! read more
There are plenty of places to get decent burger in Amsterdam but Lombardo's stands above the other places I have tried so far. The slender sandwich and burger bar does not have many seats so is always busy at lunch time, but the staff are very relaxed and friendly and manage to punch out quality burgers and sandwiches quickly and consistently. Personally I always go for one of the burgers and have pretty much worked my way through their menu without having a disappointing experience. The juices are on the expensive side but are also fantastic and a great way to wash down the food on your way out! read more
Found Lombardo's on Yelp and was not disappointed! Lombardo's is an amazing little burger shop in a great area of Amsterdam. Not going to lie it took me a few loops around the block to find this place, the sign out front is a little small, but once you find it this place is well worth it. The shop is very small, less than 10 seats insides. I was lucky enough to grab a seat near their prep station and was able to watch them prepare all of their amazing creations. I ordered one of their specials for the day: The Dragon Burger - Dutch beef, black Angus pastrami, cheddar, and spicy pepper compote. The burgers are made to order so expect to wait a few minutes for your creation. The ingredients are definitely fresh, and the staff truly take pride in their work which shows in the finished product. My burger was great, juicy, flavorful, and held together perfectly. Would definitely recommend Lombardo's if you're in the area! read more
12 years ago
I've recently been on a so called Burger Tour in Amsterdam to find the most delicious Hamburger. Through my epic journey to find the most satisfying meatyness trapped between tasty buns I went to The Butcher, BurgerBar, Burgermeester, Lombardo's. Lombardo's wins this round by far! The place is pretty small there are no tables just a few seats against a wall table, so you have to be lucky to find a seat as it gets very busy. Because of the small real estate you really get a intimate vibe. After placing your order you can see your Burger made in front of you.. And that looks so delicious like the Burger is teasing you making you wait before you can chow it down. They have a wide variety of different food from Burgers with different types of meats and toppings or get yourself a club sandwich, lasagna, salads. Side dishes like fries (which they ran out of) etc. I went for the Wagyu Burger with REAL Kobe meat! The meaty deliciousness was served between a toasted sesame bun getting rid of the typical soft flat Burger buns. Filled with Sauteed onions, the cheese gets really melty and gooey, and the fresh toppings were crisp and fresh topped off with their tasty homemade sauce! No "hold the onion, hold the lettuce" here. If your looking for the best Burger in town, then this is the place to come and get it! read more
Wow this hole-in-the-wall place was a great find! There is only 6 seats inside the shop which easily has a line out the door around lunchtime. The best idea would be to find a spot along the canal down the block and camp out on a bench to enjoy your burger. I got the samurai burger which was the special that day and it did not disappoint! The sesame bun itself needs an award. I dunno how they can make a bun so crisp yet fluffy AND have sesame seeds that do not overpower each bite. The creamy wasabi sauce was not spicy at all yet had enough kick that added to the prefectly cooked wagyu beef patty. In addition to all of this, the shitake mushrooms and nori (seaweed) added more elements to the burger which i throughly enjoyed. A bit expensive (13 euros) however so worth it! read more
Lombardo's seems super packed, people standing in line out the door. Service at the counter was nice but making the burgers took ages. As there were only 6 bar stools, long wait and no room to move, I'd say the food would have to really be superb for the restaurant to live up to the rave reviews. I had Grilled chicken sandwich. I found it tasty with kind of a creamy flavour. Being a huge friend of spicy, I would have liked more flavour. My husband had the Kobe beef burger. Even though the meat was good, this wasn't the best burger he's had. So for us the expectations were not met and thus only 3 stars even though food was descend and ingredients high quality. read more
This is a well-known burger spot in Amsterdam and has huge burgers! I tried the hangover burger which was absolutely delicious. The burger comes with cheddar cheese, homemade sauce, pickles, grilled onion, pancetta, lettuce, and a fried egg. I had mine cooked medium and it was extremely juicy. The sesame seed bun is a nice touch to the burger. The flavors all come together and create a savory burger with a tinge of sweetness. I will be coming back here to try another burger ASAP. The fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked beef is fantastic. The staff is happy to serve you and will give you recommendations if you are unsure of what kind of burger you want. The burger spot is small so it can get crowded. I would recommend eating your burger there at one of the seats because it is served to you and it can be messy! If you are looking for a delicious burger , look no further than Lombardo's! read more
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We were looking for a good place to get burgers. We found it! Lombardo's served a really juicy and great burger. I got the lamb burger which felt like 10minutes in heaven. Nice burger, good service and no wonder the recommendations is skyhigh. read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
One of the best burgers I've ever tried I recommend to go with Dragon burger Ask to have it medium-well and add fried egg read more
9 years ago
We are American and these burgers were UNBELIEVABLE. The Reuben also was WORLD CLASS. GO HERE you will not regret it. 12/10 AMAZING read more
(4.5 stars) The burgers here are pretty darn awesome. You can tell they use very high-quality meat and the toppings they choose make for great combinations. I couldn't get enough of the hangover burger. Really enjoyed everything about it, including the sauce. Super filling and though a bit pricey for just a burger, totally worth it. I just wish they had fries or some homemade side that could accompany the burgers. read more
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