Last dinner in Amsterdam, and we went out with a bang…read more We decided to check out Ristorante La Festa because it was just a few doors down from the apartment we were staying in. After seeing its awesome Yelp reviews, we decided to dine here on our last night, as we wanted something close by and easy. We walked in and were able to get seated immediately. There were only a few parties inside on a Saturday night, an hour before closing. Our server was super friendly, personable and helpful. He told us that the special pizza of the night had burrata and that there were only two pizzas left; if he sells all of the pizzas at the end of the night, his boss will buy him a bottle of whiskey. We had to help the guy out! Plus, burrata is amazing, so how can you resist? We also decided to order the vegetarian antipasta platter with our wines. The food was awesome and so deliciously fresh. The vegetarian antipasta platter came out first, and all of the different assorted items were mixed throughout in an olive oil base with pesto. There were chunks of mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, bleu cheese, cucumbers and arugula. It was better than expected and a great way to start our meal. The pizza then came out and it was delicious! The burrata, as it should be, was the star of the pizza, with its big lump right in the middle. All of us were able to get a chunk of burrata with every slice. For the three of us, the pizza was the perfect portion for sharing. (And our server did end up selling out all the pizza specials, so won his whiskey!) After our meal we were provided complimentary limoncello, which was the perfect night cap. I will say, I'm not a huge Italian food fan, but Ristorante La Festa makes me think otherwise. This was a great dinner in Amsterdam, and who knew you could find awesome Italian food in the Netherlands? The place also feels very home-like, with its small space, dim lighting and far distance from the tourist scene. I'm already missing Ristorante La Festa and Amsterdam.

Loved, loved, loved this place. Stayed in the b&b upstairs and after running around one evening,…read morecame down for dinner. It felt like a home. The owner had some of his friends in so they were sitting back, playing cards, joking, and just having a blast. Even with friends in, the owner was so attentive to us. It made us feel like one of the 'family'. Service was attentive and fast. The food is damn good and the portions are gigantic. No, seriously. After traveling and walking around all day without much food, I couldn't even finish half my meal. There's a house cat!!! Ahh. My crazy cat lady heart was stoked to snuggle that cutie while I tried to shovel the food in my mouth. Also, something to note: owner of the restaurant even handed me out some Advil so I didn't have to run out and get it when I had a headache. All around perfection at La Festa. Do yourself a favor and GO!

Awesome neighborhood pasta restaurant! Super nice people and great food. Nice cocktails. Quiet…read morestreet. Reserve on their website.

The restaurant is situated in a beautiful location with a nice ambiance and great service. In a…read moregroup of four, we ranked our dishes based on preference. My Raviolis al Pesto came out on top, followed by the Gnocchi, the Ravioli al Tartufo, and lastly, the Pappardelle di Cervo. We all agreed that the Raviolis al Pesto had a pleasant balance of flavors, while the Pappardelle di Cervo had a strong aftertaste from the wild boar. As for desserts, both selections were delightful. The tiramisu was our son's all-time favorite, and the panna cotta was soft, subtly sweet, and refreshingly light. The dessert portions are perfect for sharing. Het restaurant ligt op een prachtige locatie met een fijne sfeer en uitstekende service. In een groep van vier hebben we onze gerechten gerangschikt op basis van voorkeur. Mijn Ravioli al Pesto stond bovenaan, gevolgd door de Gnocchi, de Ravioli al Tartufo en als laatste de Pappardelle di Cervo. We waren het er allemaal over eens dat de Ravioli al Pesto een aangename balans van smaken had, terwijl de Pappardelle di Cervo een sterke nasmaak van wild zwijn had. Wat betreft de desserts, beide keuzes waren heerlijk. De tiramisu was de absolute favoriet van onze zoon, en de panna cotta was zacht, subtiel zoet en verfrissend licht. De porties desserts zijn perfect om te delen.

So thrilled with this place which is high praise considering I just walked in off the street! I'm a…read morepicky/annoying eater and they managed to both accommodate and impress me! The staff is magnificent and the food is delectable - I was not expecting anything this tasty in Amsterdam. Salute!

I recommend getting their early or making a reservation- the seating is very limited and tight…read more Reservations are taken for 4 or more. You will become friendly with other guests as the tables are right next to each other. Moving on to the staff - the owners are very accommodating- speak English- and very friendly. This is not the place to have JUST a cup of coffee- sit and eat dinner or you will not be welcome. ( understandable as seating is limited) The food was delicious. Our group had various pastas and pizza - everyone was quite pleased with their selections. The serving sizes are just right ( not too large or small) - the food seasoning was not too strong yet delivered a very tasty meal. When in Amsterdam- I will revisit this small, quaint Resteraunt

Easy. There really is no better way to contextualize the restaurant. Everything about the place is…read moreeasy. The environment is neat and approachable. The menu is straightforward and without pretense. The servers are kind and attentive. Everything is just easy, and that makes Volare a great place for a late night family dinner. Vacations are hard enough without always fighting for the right place to eat. If you are ever staying in west Amsterdam - this is your place! No need for a reservation. Yes!!!

Amazing atmosphere , good food and outstanding service . The wait for food is typical of Amsterdam…read morewhich is a little longer than expected but the servers checked on us consistently and very friendly. Prices were fare.

I got the margherita pizza which compared to the best pizza I've had I'd say it is 4/5 but it was…read moregood! service is 5/5 servers are nice and ambience is too!

Busy small trattoria restaurant with bustling service. Pizza was not baked well, crisp around the…read moreedge but soggy and raw dough in the center. Disappointing. With patience for time and better technique the pizza would have been much more enjoyable.

Pizza was wonderful and flavorful. Great staff with amazing food what can be better. Would…read morerecommend after the Heineken Experience

Another very nice Italian place in the little Italy street from Amsterdam…read more Don't expect pizza's here though this is a real kitchen! This very small Italian is always packed. In the open kitchen you can see (and hear!) the chef work his magic. The bread, the starters, the fresh home made pasta's and the secondi's are all amazing. They import a lot from Italy themselves, and you can even but a bottle of olive oil here. The place is full of ferrari signs, foto's of Sophia Loren, etc. It feels like a second home. Great for a nice romantich night out or a double date, maybe not so good if you go with more then 4 people, as the place is very small. Expect to spend about 115 euro for 2 persons incl a bottle of wine. Make sure you reserve a table!

Hostaria is an Italian restaurant situated in the Jordan area, the little Italy of Amsterdam. After…read morereading the reviews, we thought we'd give this one a try. On the outside it doesn't look all too fancy. Inside, the tables are closely arranged; making getting up from your table quite a challenge at times. However the waitress was friendly, and the atmosphere cosy. I had the truffle tagliatelle, which tasted excellent, but sadly wasn't cooked properly; it stuck together. Same goes for the pasta with sausage we had. Maybe the secondi taste better, but I'm not prone to go check them out after this experience. All in all, good service, but for the pricing they might pay a little more attention to the food.

Had an early dinner and the food and service was wonderful. I had the lamb and it was quite nice,…read morewhile the rest of our group had pasta and pizza. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and the house wine was better than most we have tried. 90eu for the four of us dinner and wine not to bad.

Mimmo's is an authentic Italian restaurant directly located on the main beach boulevard. They have…read morea large terrace outside with terrace heaters for cooler evenings. Food is generally well prepared and tastes great. They will prepare items to your liking and everything is prepared fresh. We go to Mimmo's regularly for different occasions and we have always been greeted with a smile and have experienced excellent service. Mimmo's will also accommodate larger groups and have been able to do so also on last minute notice in our case multiple times already.