The cute strawberry blonde stole my heart she made an excellent cocktail!! And I tired this Dutch…read moreshot was definitely interesting. And the snacks are to die for

Breakfast was amazing. Service was also exceptional. Especially Carmen. She took great care of us.read more

Service and ambiance in this welcoming place is wonderful! Share space with some of the most…read moreprosperous Amsterdammers enjoying themselves with friends, family and colleagues. But the food. Okay, it's the week after Koningsdag of April 28 and I've been told cooks are a scarce in Amsterdam. But how hard is it to cook a decent burger? Desserts were allegedly from the Dutch Costco, Sligro (nephew and cook Stijn confirmed their origin), the Portuguese fish soup was lukewarm and very un-fishy and the quiche was decidedly rubbery. Better burgers are available at any In-N-Out in the US, likely also at Nations and Burger King, any day. So if you're tempted to walk down the super charming Schinkelkade and settle for some time at Van Mechelen (named after a Belgian town with a superior food culture), enjoy a drink and bitterballen instead. Until they guarantee that the cook of the day is older than 18 and trained for his job, forgo dinner - and maybe have a pannenkoek elsewhere.

Exactly what we expected. Quick and nice service from the smiley waitress. The menu shows a whole…read morelot of finger foods, perfect to share with friends. Yet we only tried "diner meals" the watermelon salad, the fried cheese sticks, and the day-meal mussels and french fries (which were served with a bowl of cucumber and green beans salad). Overall everything was good and correct in quantity and price. Seasonning was right. The half-out-door tables were appreciable, close to the canal in a quiet neighborhood. Good choice of beer and nice atmosphere ! Cheers !

My husband and I had just gotten in to a nearby hotel after 27 hours on planes, trains, and…read moreautomobiles for our Five-City European Honeymoon Tour in mid-June. Que Pasa was right down the street, so we decided to give it a try. After popping our heads inside the restaurant, we decided to sit outside by the street. The server (possibly the owner?) turned on the heater next to our table, which took some of the chill off on an overcast summer evening. He quickly gave us some menus and took our drink orders. From what I remember, they had a pretty good selection of local beers. There is a multi-lingual menu with numbers, so ordering was really easy. We ordered four tapas: Asparagus, Beef Tenderloin, Mixed Paella, and Vegetable Empanadas. Now, I have actually been to Barcelona before. However, the paella I had there was disappointing (I admit, my friends and I didn't choose the best spot). If I had known the paella at this place was so good, I would have ordered the regular-sized portion! Fresh seafood, perfectly cooked chicken, and flavorful rice and veggies... I was blown away. The other three tapas were also very good. The empanadas in particular had a lot of flavor, especially considering there was no meat inside. Our server was great. We had a great conversation with him about traveling and the town of Zaandam. He told us about the revitalization of the area and the town's characteristic "Zaandam Green" that is painted on traditional homes and buildings. The restaurant does accept magnetic-stripe credit cards. This is important because very few places in Amsterdam do. We would LOVE to come back and dine at Que Pasa again!

This was my tapas experience:…read more The food and ambience was amazing. The wait staff was lacking somewhat. Would not take my order properly. Short blonde haired older waitress. Walked off and called us 'sommigen mensen'. It was just downhill from there. Had to be reminded of dishes she forgot. Kept walking away while I was ordering AND quickly snatching away the menus. Cleared the plates while we were still eating, so I asked if they were closing soon. She huffs off. I genuinely ask her what time they close and her snippy answer was, 'when I like!' Thankfully the food was good. Then when it was time to ask for the bill, I was mid sentence asking for her to split it for me and my friend. She walked away and yells across the room that I have to split it myself. Thank you for turning sour what was meant to be a lovely evening after a long day of work. Very disappointed as this place was recommended by a personal friend of the owner.

My first Platter of dutch classics in Amsterdam. A cozy…read moreplace where the prices could not be any more economical. I had a glass of easy-to-sip wine and an apple pie as well. Our server was a charismatic guy with a genuine smile. I would go back any time.

Came here sat inside for dinner ordered fried snacks…read moreBitterballen 6 pieces for 4.5€ along with 2 beers brouwerij local brewery white and blonde. Fresh hotbballen with mustard dip. Fun ambience with Elvis music.

This was probably my favorite meal during my trip to Amsterdam. I had the fish special, which today…read morewas sea bass. The meal came with salad, a generous portion of mixed vegetables and fries too. It was all really good, well seasoned and fresh. The chef came out to talk to me about my gluten free needs (I had to skip the sauce) and made a wonderful meal for me. It's just a few tram stops south of the Leidseplein on the #1; it's near to one end of Vondelpark as well. Highly recommend this one!

I really enjoyed my dinner at Zus & Zus one evening during my business trip to Amsterdam. Friendly…read morestaff, nice ambience, generous sized portions, even by American standards. I enjoyed the Dutch style clam chowder soup de jour, lamb chops with veggies, and a delicious ice cream dessert. Very relaxing atmosphere and good food, highly recommended.

Good draft beer. Typical sandwich's, but nothing special…read more Seemed more of a place for tourists rather than locals. I think I would look around for someplace close but different.

A local favorite with great location, food, and service! We got beer, white wine, and many, many…read moreplatters of mixed snacks that included bitterballen, fried cheese sticks, fried meat rolls, and spicy meat rolls, which also come with mustard, mayo, curry ketchup, and chili sauce. It was so yummy and the perfect bar snack for outdoor hangs. At night, they unfurl a large tent to cover the table and the tables closer to the cafe have heaters overhead.

I love it when restaurant staff are confident enough to make genuine recommendations. I was craving…read morepasta but kept pizza as a plan B. When I asked the server for his preference, he smartly asked if I was dining alone and whether I wanted wine or beer. Since I was solo and opting for beer, he recommended the pizza instead and perfectly paired it with one of their beers. I have absolutely no regrets--this place is fantastic for pizza and beer. The service is quick, the restaurant is clean (including the restrooms!), and the background music is at that perfect volume where you can recognize the song without it drowning out a conversation. It is highly recommended after hours of walking around Amsterdam!

The atmosphere was great! I loved that there was tables outside with umbrellas and heaters. My…read morefriend and I sat out there and loved the vibe! This is exactly what we were looking for. Our waitress was super nice and the food came out quick and tasted fantastic!