We stopped in for a snack and beer. Cute and cozy vibe. We…read moregot the fried anchovies and the grilled prawns. All were delicious although the anchovies were too much for my husband lol and I though I did my best, I barely dented that plate. They were really good with their bread and garlic aioli. Great spot, would have loved to have tried more.

Having been to Spain in the recent years, was really hoping to get some good Spanish tapas after…read moreseeing the place having a reasonably high rating. The food served were definitely the traditional Spanish tapas. We had the pata negra jamon Iberico which were okay but was really hoping to get the acorn-fed black pig ham but they did not have it. Other dishes we tried were the pulpo (octopus), boquerones (sardines) served in olive oil and garlic, ham and codfish croquettes, bread with aioli. Total was about 46 EU. I really enjoyed the sardines and the croquettes but the other dishes were just okay. The place was very lively with scribbles of writings on the wall left by the patrons.

This restaurant is sleek and modern, and positioned in a festive area…read more The staff is friendly, attractive and energetic. I really wanted to enjoy this place more than I did, but the menu is very limited compared to what I have seen in other tapas restaurants. I chose the croquettes and a toasted bread with a tomato topping. Both were okay, but rather bland. In my opinion, the menu could use a revamp.

We visited Barca for drinks and it was a solid place for them. While we were in the area, we…read morestopped by here as another nearby bar was packed and couldn't find any seats. Therefore, Barca came to our rescue. Barca is a Spanish restaurant, so red wine is a must. And from what we discovered, Barca had the best prices for wine, compared to many bars we had visited. Glasses were about six bucks, US dollars, and the pours were fair. Yet, if wine isn't your thing, they do have a full bar. Many people were dining in, and what came out of the kitchen looked yummy! But the bar area that we were in was spacious and nice. Service was also very good. Glad to have found a place while traveling for glasses of malbec.

The food is tasty, services is friendly and ambiance romantic with a bit of laidback. For sure a…read moregood stop. Come early or you'll need reservations for the evening.

Such a good random find for us on our trip. It was very easy to get a table, and we were served…read moreright away. The inside is cozy and inviting. We ordered bruschetta to start. This was a disappointment and is the reason for not getting a full 5 star review from us. The bread seemed stale, and the tomatoes were not ripe. The pesto sauce on it was delicious though. We also got carbonara which was amazing! The pasta tasted homemade, and the sauce was perfect. Delicious and decadent but not overly heavy. We got this to share since we had a late lunch, and we wish we could've eaten more here! We'd definitely come again and would stick with ordering their pasta dishes.

Terrible food. We stopped for tapas, good thing we only ordered 2 things. We had the octopus…read more(pulpo) which was disgusting, tasted like it had been dumped out of a can and microwaved. The server admitted it was frozen out of a bag, just reheated. Gross. He recommended the calamari "next time". We also had the Iberian ham, which came out looking like someone had hacked it with a steak knife. Tasted fine, but wtf, I doubt it was the real product. Service was fine, ambiance is cute, but the place is Spanish in name only, don't be fooled. There won't be a next time. Place is a tourist trap. Good for a quick drink and then move on.

Great place and ambience, resembled the old tapas places from Spain, Gabriel and Ezequiel made us…read morefeel welcomed and even played the music we wanted. Food was top notch and delicious. Oh almost forgot fair prices too!!

If you want great food in Amsterdam (and I know this is Spanish), come to this place. We've been…read morehere nearly a week only but we've been to this place 3x already, the first time was late in the evening when we asked them if their kitchen was open and the man said, "Well, if you come in now, we'll cook for you." Our favorite is the grilled squid and octopus. The anchovies were great, too. The service was wonderful and the place homey. They don't rush you to leave.

My husband and I ordered take out from this restaurant. We got chicken soup and two sandwiches…read more(chorizo and ham). We were not feeling well and wanted a simple dinner. The soup appeared to be made with bouillon and not authentic chicken soup and was super salty. The ham sandwhich had a rancid taste. The chorizo sandwhich again was super salty and they forgot to add the peppers. Honestly left most of the food and it was not cheap ( 34 euros). Bottom line: don't take out from this place.

I am not sure how I found this place but I am so glad that I did. Very friendly staff, great menu,…read moreand nice bar makes for a perfect meal. We were definitely in a neighborhood spot for locals but they didn't seem to mind that we were tourists from America. The menu was printed in English but it had familiar items from tapas restaurants in the US. The tapas prices were reasonable for the quality of food but I wish there was a bit more on each plate as we ended up ordering doubles of some plates because we just needed a few more bites. I felt like we ordered most of the menu because either everything looked delicious or it tasted delicious. Inside the restaurant, it is very cozy and quaint and somewhat dark but many Dutch restaurants have the same ambiance. We enjoyed our meal and I would definitely return here again to enjoy some other wonderful menu items.

Lovely little place for a date in Amsterdam. The tapas were…read morenicely presented and tasted good. The tomato salad was seasoned well, and we enjoyed the burrata and avocado, though the burrata was a bit chewier I would have liked. The highlight was the octopus, it was the most tender I have ever tasted! We also got the fried sole which was seasoned and cooked just right. It was a good full portion of the fish. Prices feel a bit steep for the portions of the other dishes at €7-9 per plate.

It's 9:20 pm on a Thursday. The restaurant isn't exactly empty but it's obviously not full…read more *One* single brown guy walks in and asks to be seated and is told that they are no longer seating people. 'Perhaps they close at 10' he thinks and walks out. On a whim he checks the restaurant times. Apparently the place is open till 11:30. He walks back in and asks why, if the restaurant is open till 11:30 that he can't be seated at 9:20 and he is told that they are "still trying to catch up" What exactly am I, the brown guy in question, supposed to think? You want me to be believe that you won't seat anyone for 2 hours and 10 minutes but keep the place open? Or the much more obvious explanation...

Upon arrival we were afraid to walk into a tourist trap, being so close to the center. But we were…read moresurprised in the nice kind of way! The tapas on the menu are typical Spanish, finding the ones that you would see in any average Spanish bar. Tia Rosa just made and presented them in a way that was not average. Both the presentation, with side salads, herbs and sauces made the tapas really nice and tasty. Besides that the service and the location are of the best you can get. Being situated on one of the nicest canals in Amsterdam centre, with the bridges lighted and barely any cars passing by, makes your diner even more special. The waiters very kind and accommodating. Overall a good experience and a good place to eat tapas. Note: even a Spaniard agrees with this!

In A Nutshell:…read more -Tapas Duende is the first tapas restaurant that opened in Amsterdam. -It was recommended to me by a local bike tour guide & he didn't disappoint! -If you are in the mood for some really tasty tapas, this is the place to go. -Tucked away in the Jordaan neighborhood, you will find this spot. -It can get packed very quickly, so go early to secure a table. -I ordered their salad, clams, shrimp & mushroom dishes. -They all fit perfectly together like a puzzle. Overall, the service was friendly, the environment cozy & the price was right :)

Everything was excellent- the service, food and ambiance. I felt like I was in Spain!read more

My friend highly recommended this location so I had to give it a try…read more We ordered the calamari and smoked ham appetizer and also the fish and meat paella. Appetizers came first and the first thing that surprised me was that the calamari came in one huge piece. I loved the olive oil and pesto sauce that coated the calamari and it tasted fresh with just the right amount of chewiness, not too rubbery. I'd highly recommend this dish. The smoked ham appetizer was really just a slightly thicker version of prosciutto that still tasted quite good. Ham was extremely flaky and so different compared to American processed ham. The main dish was the fish and meat paella. There is all sorts of seafood in the paella, calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, and the meat is mostly just chicken. The rice is slightly tough, but didn't stick to one another. Seafood all tasted fresh and thankfully nothing was overcooked. The paella was quite large and extremely filling for 2. I'd caution ordering any other main dishes along with the paella.

Vamos a ver is an unpretentious, authentic Spanish food place. They don't only serve tapas but also…read morefull meals. The portions are generous but fear not, the food is good! I happily enjoyed the slightly toasted bread with the yummy home-made allioli that brought back memories of Spain. That's how an aioli's supposed to taste, it was certainly the best I had so far in Amsterdam. And also the main, Solomillo a la plancha, was fully to my taste, I really enjoyed these 2 tender, juicy steaks. The staff is genuinely friendly. Not the typical Spanish exuberant-vocal friendly but definitely makes you feel welcome and want to come back.

The food was good but I found nothing special in any of the services at this restaurant. We had a…read morereservation made by request through the hotel concierge. Upon arrival, we didn't feel welcomed even checking in with a reservation. We asked for outside seating but they said they reserved us inside seating either at the bar or at the bar shelf by the window at the entrance door. Immediately, my husband and I felt that this was very much a locals place and they very much don't want tourists. (I get it, coined flipped, I live in South Florida) We decided to take the 2 bar seats on the quiet side of the bar. It gave us a view to the kitchen, which was the best part of the meal. I could see the absolute passion from the guys in the kitchen cooking and plating their love for food. Too bad the rest of the service from the bar was less than stellar. I probably wouldn't come back but I would recommend anyone local to check it out for the food above all. The clams had a wonderful broth that I wish there was a basket of bread to soak up the juice left over from the chorizo crumbles and meaty little clams. The skewers of roasted chicken thighs were crispy and well seasoned on the outside while being tender and juicy on the inside. So simply yet so complex. Just wish the service was more complex, or at least friendly.

This place was at the end of my friends street and every time we biked back home, it was ALWAYS…read morebusy. My second night in town we stopped by for a glass of bubbles. The place was packed with fun and happy people. Everyone was really nice and the sparking wine was great! The food smelled amazing.