Enjoyed Spanish omelette and seabass at this cozy and quiet restaurant (made a reservation in…read moreadvance). Food execution was excellent. Delicious sangria. Service was friendly and prompt.

Visited Tasca Bellota per the recommendation of our hotel bartender, which was about a 15 minute…read morewalk from where we were staying, and beautifully located on the water. Staff was very warm and welcoming the minute we walked in. It was quiet for a Friday evening, which as tourists was a plus as we wanted a place with less foot traffic. The food was incredibly tasteful and unique. We ordered the zucchini ratatouille, patatas, chicken skewers, and stuffed bell peppers. Everything was deliciously saucy - I wanted to mix and match the sauces from all the dishes together! Overall highly recommend!

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.

Presentation is a 4 but the taste-wise, the food is a 2.5. Shrimp dishes are pretty good…read more Strange house rule regarding water: We tried to order tap water to drink, but the male server/busser told us they didn't have tap water, so we ordered iced tea. When he brought us the bottled iced teas, he also brought us two glasses of water... So I guess you only get water if you order another drink? Tips for ordering: The "rib eye pork" pieces were super rare. Eat at your own risk. Don't order paella unless you have 2 hours to eat dinner. The paella took 1 hour and 30 minutes to come out!! When we ordered, the female server said the paella takes 20 minutes.

What a nice find. Most Spanish places use quite a bit of salt in the food. Barceloneta uses quite a…read morebit more finesse with a modern take on Spanish tapas. The barceloneta salad is a must. Huge prawns, fresh mushrooms, strawberries and tomatoes all perfectly dressed. Refreshing and satisfying. The paella is good with loads of seafood in it. My only criticism was the rice was a bit over cooked and came out mushy. The place inside is very comfortable and bordering elegant in spots. I would love to come back and try other dishes.

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.

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!!

i love tapas. i have been on hunting trips around Spain to find the most delicious Tapas treats…read moreavailable. Just saying that my all-time favorite is still Tia Pol in NYC and they really set the standard for me with their croquettes. So that's where i usually start, the croquettes and at Mercat it was a delicious experience. Their tapas from the menu are served hot, presented well, and the meny covers the basics as well as a few with a twist. There is a pinxos bar as well to choose from - mostly breads with various toppings, which are very tasty and satisying with each piece. I tried the Tapenade and the Ham & Manchego pinxos, very yummy! Their calamari is served in "ribbons" instead of the traditional circles, the papas bravas are great - not a creamy sauce as in some other tapas restaurants, and the paelle looked amazing although we didn't try that! Wine menu is very good and reasonably priced. Whole atmosphere is welcoming and nicely designed space helps elevate the experience. Although a little off the center-city track it's worth the trip!

The tapas are very nice. The aioli was the best I've ever had. The paella was... meh. The chocolate…read morecake was fantastic. Roomy, nicely designed restaurant a bit off the beaten track.

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

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 the evenings, the nearby market is closed and this is the main game in town for this particular…read morelittle area. So we went here by default, but pleasantly satisfied with our food. Our group of four easily found a table outside on a gorgeous summer evening. We ordered tapas and drinks right away, and some tapas came out even before our drinks! I am vegan, so I was more limited in my choices though there were many hot and cold vegetable dishes to choose. Others in our party got shrimp, which came out piping hot in butter, and lamb, as well as many other choices. Not the best tapas I have had, but the price was right and the location was also just right as we stayed nearby. Drinks were delicious too. I was nervous the bill would get too high as often happens with tapas, but in the end for many dishes and two drinks each, after splitting the bill we each paid 28 euro. So expensive but not awful. Also, they do take credit cards, so great for travelers.

It was a surprise to basically stumble across this restaurant along the water. But it was good…read moretiming because we were hungry! At first we sat outside, but it was a slow time and we started to notice that people were starting inside and then making their way to an outside table. It's just a little confusing at first since many places you just find a seat and a server finds you. Whether inside or outside, there seems to be plenty of seating, and there's even a club upstairs! Once we found a spot inside we were quickly welcomed and given menus, then we were asked if we would like an English menu. Obviously this was so helpful! Between Spanish and Dutch we were a little lost. This is not cheap tapas, so don't kid yourself into thinking that. But we made it out of there with three plates, plus gratis bread, tap water, and one cappuccino for under 30 Euros. The fried cheese is just a guilty pleasure, but at least it's one that tastes better than mozzarella sticks in the U.S. and these are little cubes, so you feel like you are getting more too. The steak on bread with picco de gallo was a little spicy for me, but at least it had a bold flavor. Sean's octopus was nice and tender, and was not chewy at all. The woman who was working was quiet pleasant and the man serving us was very nice as well. The inside just had a nice feel to it. I'm pretty sure it's a locals joint, but there is a cool looking hotel across the street...which is probably why they even have an English menu. Go here for good tapas. Three plates was plenty for two hungry people, so don't order too much at once!

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.