Comments on: Best Amsterdam Restaurants

By: Argha

Argha — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:54:31 +0000

Thanks dutchgrub. This came a bit late as I’m already back home in HK. Would have loved to try the dinewiththe dutch service and the dinner on a boat. Hopefully next time. Thanks again for all your tips.

As expected most of the top options were closed during my trip ( dec 28-31): de kas, de witte uyl, marius, vinkeles, balthazaars. My best meal was at Tempo Doeloe: a melt-in-the-mouth goat curry, beef with spicy coconut, fragrant turmeric rice and a warm welcome on a cold, rainy night. Otherwise some good beer and good times at Cafe t’smalle, Cafe Reiger, Cafe Gaper, nice breakfast at the beautiful Cafe at de Waag and excellent coffee at Two for Joy Roasters. Also tasted the (in)famous vending machine croquettas at Febo and noodles at Wok to Walk – both hot and tasty.

Enjoyed the city very much and am sure I will be back. Meanwhile anyone visiting Hong Kong and looking for food options – my email is goodfood65@yahoo.com

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:51:07 +0000

Hi Argha and Amelia,

Let me try to answer your questions together. They are great questions to which I wish I had a great answer, but unfortunately find it difficult in Amsterdam and only have a few pointers.

There are two great chefs that do private dining in Amsterdam. Both have a small shop that can be rented for a private party: http://www.dutchgrub.com/2010/02/23/private-dining-in-amsterdams-de-pijp/

The only ‘hidden kitchen’ that I’m aware of is run occasionally by fellow Amsterdam food blogger Amsterdamfoodie: http://www.amsterdamfoodie.nl/2009/hidden-kitchen-once-more-with-photos/

Another Amsterdam food blog with cooking service is http://cook44.wordpress.com/about-the-service/. I have never tried it myself but have heard good things.

http://www.dinewiththedutch.com/about-us/ hooks you up with locals who invite you over to their house for food and stories in return the same on a visit to your city.

Another idea would be http://elsashomemade.nl/. Private dinners on a small boat. Have been meaning to go there but haven’t gotten around to it.

Hope this helps!

–dutchgrub

By: amelia

amelia — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:43:55 +0000

Hi
I am managing an exclusive celebratory event at a prominent venue in Amsterdam in April and my client does not want to use the recommended in-house caterers but wants an eminent named chef or institution to be responsible for the food. Numbers could be up to 300, do you have any recommendations? Open to ideas about cuisine but think they want to steer clear a purely Dutch style. Please contact me if so!
Thanks
Amelia

By: Argha

Argha — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:25:05 +0000

Hi – visiting Amsterdam solo from Dec 28-31 and looking for good food options. Will try your top recommendations provided they are open during this period. Thanks for all the tips on this post. Would you know of any underground supper clubs or private kitchens that are doing a dinner during this time or any other place where I can meet and eat with local foodies ? FYI I run an underground supper club in Hong Kong (www.facebook.com/onceuponatablehk)

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:21:28 +0000

Hi Natalia,

I know how you feel. Have been in that situation several times. Somehow, Amsterdam restaurants and New Year’s Eve don’t go together.

Last year, we went to Blue Pepper: http://www.dutchgrub.com/2010/09/15/blue-pepper-sophisticated-indonesian/

They put together a great dinner, which was also timed very well towards midnight when we toasted with the super friendly staff.

Curious if anybody else has other suggestions, too!

–dutchgrub

By: Natalia

Natalia — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:45:52 +0000

Hi, everybody,
I would much appreciate your help. I am coming to Amsterdam for New Year celebration and now I’ve almost lost New Year spirit while trying to book a restaurant for New Year dinner because most of them are closed. I have tried Vinkeles (fully booked), Vijffvlieghen (closed), Le restaurant, Ronblaauw, Vermeer (closed), Fyra (closed), Sergugio (closed), Witteuyl (closed), Cielbleu. Could you please advice options for New Year dinner?
Thank you in advance.
Natalia

By: Annemieke den Uijl

Annemieke den Uijl — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:25:43 +0000

Hello Dutchgrub and Sally,
Thanks very much for advising my menu!!! We will be open for Christmas (24th, 25th, 26th) and will be serving a special menu 25th and 26th, but after that we close for 2 weeks. So unfortunately we will not be open 30th. Lots of places will be closed after Christmas, I’m afraid, but Restaurant Zuid Zeeland might be open. Just google them and see what they have on offer!! Hope you’ll have a great time. (you could also try Ciel Bleu in the Okura Hotel, Bridges in the Grant Hotel or La Rive in the Amstel Hotel, all great places but very expensive)

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:58:45 +0000

Hi Sally,

De Witte Uyl has a very popular Christmas menu each year: See here for the 2011 edition: http://witteuyl.com/KERST.html

–dutchgrub

By: Sally Milford

Sally Milford — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:17:58 +0000

Hi there,
I will be travelling through Amsterdam over Christmas and am looking for a special restaurant to go to on the 30th December as it’s my travel partner’s birthday. I’m an Aussie so will be a long way from home and therefore not familiar with the restaurant scene. I’ve looked to book De Kas, Greetje, Vinkles, however these are all closed over the Christmas period.
Does anyone have any suggestions of places that might be open at this time for a special meal?
Many thanks in advance,
Sally

By: Ive

Ive — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:25:51 +0000

Hi there, dutchgrub, I see you really know some good places in Amsterdam, maybe you can help me – I am looking for a restaurant with very good food and atmosphere which justifies wearing a suit or a nice evening dress… I am planning a party for about 30 people but still haven’t found my right venue and am running out of time :S

Cheers, Ive