The Pantry serves authentic Dutch food in a cozy environment. Definitely get one of their…read moreprix-fixe menus. It includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. If you are sharing a meal with someone, get items from a different prix-fixe menu and you can both try a variety of items. We enjoyed: * Charcuterie plate: sausages taste minimally processed and delicious * Beef and onion stew: taste slightly different than ones in America * Cauliflower and cheese oven bake: vegetarian's comfort food * Hutspot (mashed potatoes and carrots) and meatballs: non-vegetarian's comfort food * Pea soup with smoked ham For desserts, we had chocolate mousse and vlaflip (vanilla custard) and they were just okay. I'm not sure if desserts are the Dutch's strengths, except maybe the Dutch apple pie. They even bottle their own house beer. The restaurant is small. Try to make a reservation if you can. We didn't have a reservation, but went to the restaurant at around 5PM and were seated in about 15 minutes. At times, the line could get very long, but the staff is still welcoming and ensures that everyone gets served...eventually.

Highly recommended! This is truly Amsterdam experience--a cozy restaurant that feels very Dutch. In…read morea city with a lot of great restaurants, it is a stand out. You must be punctual. The reservations are in time blocks--so everyone enters together at the reservation time. It is orderly, not a mad rush, but they are serious about the reservation timing. We ordered Menu 3 (pictured) which was excellent for comfort food: --Trio of Dutch sausages, bread, Amsterdam pickles, and mustard --Hachee served with red cabbage and mashed potatoes --Chocolate duo with advocaat (chocolate mousse and ice cream) To get the reservation, we had to wait at our computer on the day the reservations open, then book immediately. It was hard reservation to get, but very much worth it.

We were looking for an amazing meal n stumbled upon this place -- we absolutely loved it! The…read morerestaurant requires a reservation. We started with some bites; the brioche was great, especially the truffle one. The KOP fried chicken was okay, but the prawn taco was a winner. From the main menu, the salmon and beef tataki were out of this world, while the seabass and brisket were very good. Def a must-try spot

Pleasant restaurant we checked out, relaxing atmosphere, good service and a varied menu.read more

While in Amsterdam, we couldn't figure out where to eat so we just googled the closest one to our…read morehotel. So we gave this place a try. Service was really good, specially for EU as the servers don't work on tips. I got the Chefs menu and partner got their Thin Sliced Smoke Ribeye and the soup of the day which was a Potato Leek soup. The Ribeye was good but definitely not smoked but that soup was really good and hit the spot in a very cold day. For my dishes, I got a salad with Salmon tartar, it was good not great. The quail was very nicely done and very good. The dessert was interesting my partner definitely liked it more than I did. Overall, I recommend this place as it's pretty solid place to try while in Amsterdam.

This is my first visit to Amsterdam and so far my meal at Grand Café has been a highlight of my…read morevisit. I was with a group of 6. It was early so only 4 ordered dinner but we were all very pleased with meals that ranged from pasta, to lamb and salmon.

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

We were 2 times it ws delicious but the menü is limited…read more Service eas good espresso was best of everything

Lovely dinner experience outside of the tourist circuit! Reservations can be made online but you…read moreneed to put down a deposit. It's prix fixe so you can choose between 3, 4 or 5 courses. I enjoyed all of the dishes we were served. Fresh and nicely seasoned. Not overly salty or heavy. Portions were just right and I left feeling stuffed even with the 3 course option. Dinner was at a relaxed and unrushed pace. We spent 2 hours here and were the first ones to leave. Clearly people enjoy eating and spending time here!

Fine dining in a casual intimate setting with open kitchen and wonderful service…read more Service: The service was great - really attentive and helpful. Even though the menu is a surprise, they accommodate food allergies. Our server explained the process of dinner as well as each dish very well. As someone who loves to cook, I liked hearing about how some of the dishes were prepared. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was intimate and rustic with brick walls, candlelight, and wood. The open kitchen was a delight to watch - they were hustling, but calm and quiet. We ate early on a weeknight which was also nice. It's fine Dutch dining but in a casual atmosphere. Food: The food was very tasty with options for a 3, 4, or 5 course dinner. We opted for 5 course and there were also upgrades like wine pairings and a cheese plate dessert instead of the preset dessert. The menu had a range of meat and veggies, but they also offered a full vegetarian menu too. The two plates that stood out was the venison dish which was cooked perfectly, as well as the unique dessert - the cherries and Thai basil oil with vanilla ice cream paired really well with my ruby port. We were a party of 4 vacationing from the USA. Bathrooms were clean, service was delightful, and it was well worth getting out of city center for a nice dinner!

A wonderful experience. So much care and quality put into every dish we had. The three or four…read moreingredients listed per dish don't give any idea of the amazing tastes to come! Came here with a group of colleagues, as Jacobsz had been recommended. The restaurant was quite spacious, and there were not many diners on the Tuesday night of our visit (later found out there was a big football match). The service was exceedingly professional, despite a very laid back look. Very friendly and also extremely knowledgeable, and our waiter helped a lot with dish selection and explanation. We all ordered the four course option. Looking at the menu I had my doubts about enjoying the meal, but I was wrong. Again, dishes are listed as the four or so main ingredients in the dish, with no other descriptors. I ordered the Yellowfin Tuna starter, Iberico Presa as the "Between", Gnocchi as my main course, and the cheese. Wow. The tuna was rare and cut into ceviche-sized pieces, paired with other ingredients and served on a sort of tomato broth base. It was fresh and delicious. Everything worked so well together (theme of all the dishes). Others in my group had either the cauliflower or duck confit, and all thought those were wonderful as well. The Iberico Presa was a slow cooked cut of pork, and it was maybe the slightly lower point in the meal, as the pork was not as tender as I would have preferred. The rich sauce and onion really complimented the pork, though. My main was the Gnocchi, and it looked unlike any I've ever seen. In fact, when the dish was set down I could not tell that it was Gnocchi, as the gnocchi itself was covered with a crunchy...something! Not sure what it was, but again everything was delicious! The Gnocchi were plated with red chicory, and also had garlic and puntarelle. A wonderful dish. A perfect cheese plate to finish our fabulous meal. We all talked about this place. A culinary gem in Amsterdam.

A place that gets almost full om a stormy Monday night in November must be doing something right…read more It turned out it was not something; it was everything. Jacobz is a top-knotch high service restaurant that brings more then decent cuisine at moderate prices. Staff was very attentative and flexible, budt most of all relaxed and non-intrusive. We had a three course meal with some quick bites upfront; all of which were of a very good quality (maybe not Michelin-star, but cutting it close). The wine list features a very broad combination of classics and new world surprises. Interior design is very spacious for Amsterdam standards (ambitious, one might say), but it certainly lives up to what it appeare to be. Will definetely be back; often. And that's not only just because I live nearby.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class experience. De Kas is a Michelin 1 star…read morerestaurant featuring farm to table, focusing mainly on vegetables that they grow themselves. The dining room is a converted greenhouse. Made a reservations months in advance and my table was ready upon arrival. There is a tram stop in front of the restaurant. Coat check was offered upon arrival and the dining room is stunning with a view of the open kitchen. Staff were very attentive and cordial. The amouse bouches before the main courses were fantastic, ranging from the tapioca chip with celery dip which was A+, the couple of vegetarian wraps, the hot seared scallop add-on, the broth, along with the sourdough bread with mushroom infused whipped butter. Each of the courses were meticulously presented and the flavors were all top notch. Loved the light meats, including the perfectly cooked fish course. Despite having so many vegetables, I was actually pretty full that I could only do 1 instead of the 2 desserts! The meal ended off with a sorbet which was fantastic! I also loved how they offered an apple on the way out!

Wow, an amazing place. I took my partner here for a birthday lunch, and wow -- what an experience!…read moreDe Kas is set in a stunning old greenhouse with glass walls and ceilings, so the space feels open, light, and beautifully connected to nature -- almost like dining in a garden under the sky . We ended up spending three hours there -- not because it dragged, but because everything about the place invites lingering: the atmosphere, the light, the relaxed pace, the food, and just being together. The tables are well spaced (so you don't feel crowded), and the whole setting feels like a breath of fresh air compared to typical city restaurants. The menu changes with the seasons and focuses on produce grown right on-site or nearby, which keeps things fresh and interesting -- truly a "farm-to-table" experience. Perfect for a special occasion or when you want a beautiful, relaxed lunch with someone you care about.

A lovely little place in the heart of the city. Small staff and a very warm, "homey" feel with a…read morefriendly staff. Drinks seemed a bit watered down (but giant!) but the food was very well prepared and felt home cooked.

Our friends that live in the area, love this place and introduced us to it!…read more Adorable, small, friendly staff! Many different and distinct options on the menu! I went with the arabic lamb, hubby did the argentinain chicken, friends had the asian fish dish! Such delicious food! The lamb was deliciously tender, the couscous was a great match, the dates were roasted to perfection and the yogurt sauce brought the dish together! Definitely a small and cozy location, outdoor seating if the weather cooperates! Stop by, enjoy a decadent meal.

Looking for an awesome terrace with a great view? Then you will love Vrijburcht Cafe! I completely…read morelove this friendly Dutch Cafe! We had the pleasure of having lunch here after a wonderful cycling trip outside of the city. It's the perfect place to go when the weather is outstanding in the Netherlands. They have a lovely terrace that gives you a great view of New Amsterdam and the sea. Style is typical Dutch Decor with wooden tables, brown chairs, retro lights and concrete floor. It's a great place to stop by when you are cycling through Ijsburg.

We accidentally went here way too early (1 hour before opening) - but the owner saw us freezing…read moreoutside and opened an hour early just for us. Super nice!! Thanks again :) Lunch was lovely! Ravioli and Quiche were delicious. Also the location is stunning.