My husband and I were fortunate to get to eat here tonight without a reservation. The place was packed but they graciously squeezed us in. I highly recommend getting a reservation if you plan to go. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent! We totally enjoyed getting to eat authentic Dutch food in a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend this place! read more

Great traditional Dutch food. Fast and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere. If you visit Amsterdam and are looking for good traditional Dutch food, this is one of the MUST visit places. It can get busy though, so you may have to make reservations. read more

Great first Dutch food experience! Pickled Herring, Pot of Mussels, and Vlaflip were amazing:)

I don't know why anyone would complain about this place. We loved it. The food was the best we found for the price and you can't go wrong with the hutspot/ boerenkoolstamppot/ zuurkoolspek combo. The staff was really nice and accommodating to those without reservations. Whereas other restaurants turned us away you could see them quickly turning tables to seat walk-ins. Definitely put it on your list of places to eat! read more

Amazing. It was a cold, somewhat rainy day, so hearty Dutch food was exactly what we needed. The staff is super nice. We had the split pea soup, the combination plate, and the beef and onion stew. All amazing. Great flavor, obviously perfected by the chef. Had an awesome Italian coffee after dinner. Recommend anyone in Amsterdam make time to visit for dinner. read more

This place is amazing. Traditional Dutch food, excellent service, awesome atmosphere. The waiter spoke English to us, Dutch in the kitchen, and Italian to another table. People from many different countries were here and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves! The pea soup was super good (real good winter food, if you're here then). My main course was smoked sausage and sauerkraut mashed potatoes. Freakin real surprisingly good! Would come again if back in town. read more

Incredible and traditional Dutch food for fair prices. Customer service was lovely, our waiter told us how food was meant to be eaten and what would taste well together. Great place to visit. read more

We've been to the Pantry a couple of time previously in search of local Dutch food. Had a great experience both times previously - one lunch and one dinner - so decided to look the place up again on this visit to Amsterdam. Not disappointed. We were greeted in a very friendly and warm manner. Seated immediately and ordered our drinks. Lunch was a salted pork chop and the "Oven dish with cauliflower and ground beef". The chop was flavourful and tender and the accompanying chips very nice. The "Oven dish" is something of a cottage pie / shepherds pie (cottage pie technically as it is made with beef) but the cauliflower in the mash coupled with the curried onions gives it a nicely different flavour. We both enjoyed our lunches immensely and coupled with the excellent service felt it was a grump-free and value for money experience. 5 stars! We will visit again! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with traditional Dutch food. The service is superb, friendly, and prompt. I would highly recommend to all!

This place is popular! There's no denying that. Grabbing a last-minute seat for dinner on a Wednesday evening was not possible. So, I returned between meal-times the following day to see what the fuss was about. I still don't get it. The service was quick and very friendly. No complaints there at all. I ordered the set menu. If you do this, I hope you're hungry. I had skipped lunch that day and still found it difficult to finish. It probably didn't help that the food was mediocre and very salty. You also better like meat. Pea soup, with meat in the bowl and on the side with your bread. The main course was a sizable sausage with three types of hutspot. The one with kale came with more meat (mixed in and sprinkled on top). To emphasize the point, there was a porcelain plate (likely from Delft) on the wall next to my table beautifully decorated with a scene from an old-timey butcher-shop doing what they do with pigs on tables and split-style, dangling from the ceiling. If you're in the mood for very hearty, meaty, salty comfort food, then this is the place. Just get the pilsner on tap to help wash it down. read more

A fabulous local Dutch cafe. We have a limited palate now due to no red meat and I don't even eat cheese but let me tell you ... There is cheese fondue and meat and mashed potatoes galore Ask the lovely server for a sample of their dill pickles and mini pickled onions. Heaven! There creamy mustard soup sounds bizarre but it was a delicious tangy treat. The shrimp cocktail is like no other with a cocktail sauce more like tangy 1000 Island dressing. There is also a wonderful shrimp croquette. Our friend ate traditional Dutch oven dishes heavy with mashed potatoes, veg and meat. Even mashed potatoes with sauerkraut and ham and blended together. Great staff, great food and wonderful atmosphere. Try the local beer "Brand" - it s the local Heineken. Our server gave us local tips and was a delight. read more

Cozy atmosphere and lovely traditional Dutch food. I went to this place for lunch after reading the Yelp reviews. I had one of the 3 course menus; pea-soup, Meatball with 3 types of mashed potatoes and custard dessert were delicious. Friendly service. read more

The oven dish with cauliflower is delicious and warming. It gets busy on a weekday from 6:45 so come early. Service is great and pricing is reasonable. Very solid throughout for some Dutch food read more

We were staying in Amsterdam and wanted to try actual Dutch food. We ended up coming back here afterward because we wanted to try other things on the menu! Fantastic experience, lovely waitstaff and we were very happy with the food. Definitely the best place in the area. read more

Very warm nice people and we felt very welcomed even though we didn't have a reservation. The options were explained in detail and we thoroughly enjoyed the generous portions and tasty food! read more

Really really enjoyed our meal at this sweet little restaurant. It's tucked in to the most horrific looking strip of touristy restaurants (when we first tried to get a table they were fully booked and the slightly greasy rib restaurant next door tried to walk us into his dubious establishment - with no luck!). I had a scrumptious 'Dutch oven dish' - sort of like a cottage pie, but with cauliflower, curried onions and topped with cheese. My husband tried 'Dutch peas' - which he said was a bit like a deconstructed pea and ham soup with pickles on the side. Their poffertjes should definitely be on your 'to try' list if you are in Amsterdam! read more

Super friendly staff. Food is good, as a Dutchman I've had better local specialities. Nice atmosphere, very cosy.

If you're looking for typical Dutch cuisine, this place has it. The food was perfect after a long, cold and rainy day. Food was hearty, warm and tasty. The staff was very kind and accommodating, and were willing to help us explore the menu with questions. I had the Oven bake, which was pretty good. Prices were fair. read more

We've been coming here each time we visit Amsterdam. The food is excellent. The staff is very kind. They will help guide you through the menu. We've tried many dishes by now. If you're looking for authentic Dutch food, this is your place. If you can, make a reservation. read more

We wandered in here our first night in Amsterdam and are so glad that we did! If you're looking for a perfect Dutch meal, this is the place to go. The food is excellent and the service is even better. We ended up spending our last evening here as well. Couldn't recommend more highly. read more

Delicious, traditional Dutch food. Very cozy place which is code for small space. Glad we had a reservation.

Showed up at 7pm Sunday w/o reservation and the waiter squeezed us in with a ~1 hr time limit because table was reserved at 8pm. Had the hutspot and it was really good. Good service, great food, this place is very deserving of its 4/5 star rating. Call ahead for a table though, this place is not big, about ~15 tables total, and it's now 745 pm and they're having to turn some groups larger than 3-4 people away. read more

If you want to taste authentic Dutch fare, go to The Pantry. We had tried other restaurants around town during our stay here, but most everyone in our group agreed that this was the best food we had eaten in Amsterdam. The restaurant is small, so if you go for dinner you will want to make a reservation. It is a popular dining place and tables fill rapidly - the reservation will REALLY make a difference. We each tried a different entree and all were very pleased. Portions were more generous than prices foretold. We would return. The staff was friendly and so helpful. read more

Get the hutspot. I am told this is authentic regional food, so who am I to question? sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. We loved this place. A place you might should visit twice during your trip? read more

Extremely Hi standard and extremely warm greeter-owner ~ authentic Dutch chef prepared and plated, nothing but deliciousness, dishes. My husband enjoyed menu No 1; and me, pea soup and croquettes ~ both beyond 10 stars. Not only clean and peaceful ambiance but clean restrooms too. Would we return, 100 star YES!!! Why would anyone eat anywhere else in Amsterdam than The Pantry. read more

The best authentic Dutch food I have had other than from my Grandmother. Very well priced and exellent service. I frequently visit the pantry, see you soon. read more

The place is incredibly charming! Especially on a cold day in Amsterdam it is the perfect place to stop in for lunch or dinner. The have pre-fixed menu, which are definitely the best deal. My boyfriend and I had one pre-fixe menu and then split another appetizer and it was enough food for the two of us. My favorite dish was easily the pea soup, but everything was delicious. Perfect place to have traditional dutch food. read more

Decent for authentic Dutch food, but this can be found just as good if not better for cheaper in other places in the city. The decor of the restaurant is outdated and unoriginal and it was the only restaurant we visited in Amsterdam that didn't have tap water. In retrospect, would skip. read more

They cater to tourists, but do it extremely well. Huge servings of local comfort food.

I tried out the restaurant based on other Yelp reviews and wasn't disappointed. I had the Dutch goat cheese croquettes, which were absolutely delicious! I also had my first traditional Dutch meal! The boerenkoolstamppot was savory and delicious and quite frankly convinced me that Dutch food (other than desserts) can be delicious! The service was also very kind and attentive. I definitely recommend! read more

Excellent food. We had the 3 meat combo platter for appetizer, pea soup, and bitterballen. Oh how I love bitterballen. For entree we had savory beef stew with garlic mashed potato and shred cabbage. The stew was good and had a stronger anise taste. Cabbage was very unique. It has hint of sweetness. We also ordered the zuurkoolstamppot with smoked sausage. All good. On too of the good food the service was excellent. I think we rolled out of the restaurant feeling so full. Ahhh... read more

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This place was so cool! The ambiance was cozy and warm. Just what I wanted on a cold wet night in Amsterdam. The food was an awesome experience too. It was very filling and I'd say more than the food itself, the whole atmosphere was really unforgettable. It was a fun way to try traditional Dutch food and tap into their cultural history. read more

Delicious authentic cuisine! Attire is casual, service is wonderful, and the portions are filling! I would recommend this place if you want some authentic regional dishes. Try the goat cheese crquettes, they are amazing! read more

A must-visit. This was our favorite meal in Amsterdam, highlighted by delightfully friendly servers, incredibly tasty traditional Dutch fare, and a truly lovely at-home ambiance. We snuck in just before the rush on Sunday evening, so unless you're an early eater like us, you should make a reservation. I only wish we had visited earlier in the trip to allow for a second meal. read more

Great example of the local cuisine. Great hospitality and the food was excellent. Our children enjoyed it because it reminded them of their Opa. We chose the basic dishes and were very happy. The cinnamon ice cream was over the top. read more

Ordered the "Menu 1" with meatball and was not disappointed. I don't love peas but I even enjoyed the pea soup. My travel companions ordered the fondue and were disappointed, nothing awful about it, just not as great as my meal. Great choice for a first-time visitor wanting an easy, traditional Dutch meal. read more

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Great traditional food! The staff was very friendly and helpful when ordering. I would suggest making a reservation, it's not a huge place and it always seems to be packed. read more

If you are looking for the traditional Dutch meal, this is your go to restaurant. This restaurant brought back memories of childhood when my Dutch father occasionally took over making the dinner meal for us. I have to say the food here reawakened so many memories that I got a little teary-eyed eating the pea soup. If you're looking for authentic you need not look any further. I suggest you order off the Special Menu to have the experience of a few different choices. I cannot wait to return here again. read more

Great home-style food, wonderful wait staff, nice cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend the split pea soup and brown bread. I can't wait to come back. read more

I would suggest anyone looking for a delicious dutch dinner to stop here. Wow, the dinner my husband and I just enjoyed was probably the best dinner we had in Amsterdam. Great service also. read more