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Reviews - Oriole Garden Bistro

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX, Amsterdam
MediterraneanAverage price €37
8.7
(834 reviews)

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  • Marcel M.3 reviews

    November 4, 2024

    8.5/10

    Ambiance and service very good for Amsterdam. Smallish portions of good quality.

  • Dalibor J.1 review

    October 24, 2024

    9.5/10

    Nice ambient and really good food

  • Conor S.1 review

    October 20, 2024

    10/10
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    I walked in and was greeted by name, this took me by surprise but I was very impressed. The service was top notch and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was phenomenal along with the expert wine pairings.

  • Leonidas R.5 reviews

    October 20, 2024

    9/10

    beautiful place with very good service and quality food.

  • Keith A.1 review

    September 27, 2024

    10/10

    The level of service from the staff ws faultless and the food amazing

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear Keith, Thank you for your kind words about our restaurant. It is our passion to provide all our guests with an unforgettable experience and therefore service and delicious food is our top priority. We are pleased to learn that we have succeeded to achieve this for you. We hope to welcome you again soon in our restaurant. Kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Roberto C.2 reviews

    September 25, 2024

    10/10

    Great ambience. Attentive and courteous waiting staff. Complex flavours in all the dishes. The seabream main course with its crispy skin, was especially delightful. The chef's set menu was very reasonably priced for what was on offer, but the wine bottle options were a bit steeper. Overall excellent experience.

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear Mr. Corso, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. It is a pleasure to read you have enjoyed the seabream main course. I will make sure to share your compliments with the kitchen team. We hope to welcome you again in our restaurant. Kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Antonio M.1 review

    July 21, 2024

    7.5/10

    Food was pretty good. cocktails were hit or miss. service was slow at first but then i think they switched our server and then too fast at first and ended slow again. glad we went but wouldn't go back

  • Tung-Ying T.3 reviews

    September 14, 2024

    4.5/10
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    With high expectation for a Michelin restaurant, only to find that the waiter and I were talking past each other. My English might not be that good, but this was still the worst communication experience I’ve ever got. I knew the waiter had tried his best, so did I, which made me feel even more upsetting. As for the food, both I and my friend thought it’s not worth the price, that’s it. The three courses dinner has a good starter, good dessert, but the main dish is just ordinary. The cocktails were good there, but still couldn’t save the awful experience.

  • Antonio F.1 review

    September 7, 2024

    5.5/10
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    My fish was raw. I was very disappointed.

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear Antonio, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your fish was served raw and agree this is unacceptable. We are currently investigating this complaint further and are looking to put measures in place to prevent this from happening again. On behalf of the whole team, we hope to be able to restore your confidence in Oriole and if you are planning a trip to Amsterdam in the future we very much hope you will consider dining with us again. Kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Annabel C.1 review

    August 31, 2024

    10/10
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    My husband and I visited here for his 50th birthday and we were not disappointed. Everything was outstanding, from the espresso martinis, to the setting, to the food. Special mentions to Luca, Florine, Anwar and Andrew for making such a special occasion even more special

  • mia n.1 review

    August 30, 2024

    9/10

    The atmosphere of the garden in a summery day was perfect for a girls lunch.

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear mia, Thank you for your kind words about the ambiance of our restaurant. Our garden is one of the best kept secrets of Amsterdam, making it a haven of peace. We are happy to read this was a success for your girls lunch. In the future, we hope to welcome you again. Kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Boris G.1 review

    August 27, 2024

    9.5/10

    Excellent food, service and ambiance!

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear Mr. Gelse, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. It means a lot to us that you had a great experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! With kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Vy P.1 review

    August 21, 2024

    9/10

    The food was very tasty and delicious. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

  • Ella J.1 review

    August 2, 2024

    5.5/10

    Unfortunately we found our experience at Oriole a bit disappointing. One person in our party is vegetarian, but we were surprised to find that the chef's menu had no vegetarian option (!). There was also no substantive vegetarian main meal, just a combination of vegetable sides, so not a great experience as a vegetarian. Of the food we did have, it was a bit mixed: some very good dishes, some underwhelming, and one poor. For the high price, we would have expected a much more gastronomic experience. The service was very friendly, although the wait times were fairly long at times.

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear Ms. Jakubowska, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Oriole did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the vegetarian options. We also appreciate your comments about the quality of the dishes and the wait times. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will certainly take it into account as we strive to improve and offer a more consistent and exceptional dining experience. Thank you for your kind words about our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a dining experience that better meets your expectations. Kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Sneha N.3 reviews

    August 16, 2024

    9/10

    Great ambience and service though food is on the expensive side considering very small portions and average taste.

  • Janet S.5 reviews

    August 9, 2024

    7.5/10

    We did not enjoy the ambiance of the inside dining room. I had requested the garden seating but the weather did not cooperate. They did have a small atrium for seating. But we were seated in a tight booth in a dark interior room. This was very crowded and noisy. The customers at two tops were even more compact. Service and food was very good. I do not recommend dining here unless weather permits outside (or atrium) seating.

  • Sabrina P.1 review

    August 8, 2024

    10/10

    Staff was friendly and knowledgeable help with menu selection and helped us make the right choices for us.

  • Maria P.2 reviews

    August 6, 2024

    10/10

    Beautiful small garden space with excellent food and ambiance

  • Line G.2 reviews

    July 24, 2024

    8.5/10

    A bit over priced for what it is

    Oriole Garden BistroOwner

    Dear ms. Grove, Thank you very much for your feedback. We strive to provide high-quality food and service, and we value your input. We will take your comment into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon. With kind regards, Team Oriole

  • Patricia G.1 review

    June 28, 2024

    10/10

    Beautiful setting; romantic and comfortably cozy. Service was amazing, and the best food we had during our four day visit.

  • Mike W.1 review

    July 3, 2024

    5.5/10

    Nice setting. Service disinterested, served wine and beer at different times, took 20 mins for our first drink to arrive. Sorry to say but the food was bland and a bit boring. Also 11 euros for cheesy chips is criminal. Oysters were good

  • Jon A.1 review

    June 28, 2024

    9/10
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    Classic food with a twist, good atmosphere, great!

  • Sophia V.1 review

    June 22, 2024

    10/10
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    The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and the food was gorgeous! Very friendly waiter and service was great.

  • Jacob L.6 reviews

    June 10, 2024

    10/10

    Everything from food, service and ambiance was just great.

  • Ellen Christine C.8 reviews

    May 11, 2024

    10/10

    We had a wonderful evening. The location is great. Our waitress was super charming and the food was very good. The wine pairing was excellent and the pooring generous.

  • Jan d.1 review

    May 11, 2024

    7.5/10

    Amazing space and ambiance. The cook for all dishes was excellent BUT the flavours were very conservative. For a Bib Gourmond restaurant I would expect bolder flavours. The veal and rhubarb dessert were the best choices. I would come here for the ambiance, cocktails and appetizers but they need to up their standards for the flavour profiles of the main course to justify the spend and have me return.

  • Stas E.2 reviews

    May 5, 2024

    6.5/10

    Location is amazing. Service is nothing special, not too fast, not too slow but on the slower side. The food in my opinion isn't worth the money that are payed for it. Work on improving the quantity of food and the quality of dishes. The main course was pathetic. The rest was OK.

  • HuaiHsiang Alexander H.1 review

    April 30, 2024

    4.5/10

    The customers next to us just talk and laugh extremely loud, it was so bad and the restaurant not even try to tell them not to be such loud

  • Alicja M.1 review

    April 20, 2024

    9/10
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    Great staff, nice decor and an amazing dessert! Highly recommend!

  • Cafer C.3 reviews

    April 12, 2024

    10/10

    Service and food was great!

  • Brandon M.1 review

    March 27, 2024

    9/10

    Absolutely wonderful atmosphere. Dish descriptions were very complicated, but food was executed very simply - French and traditional Mediterranean style. Service was great but the drink menu and bar is the main attraction of this place. We had three kids between 8 and 14 with us - all enjoyed as well.

  • Asad I.1 review

    March 10, 2024

    7/10

    The food was alright with the exception of the fish, which was great! The staff was slow especially when we first arrived except for the blonde server. He was very efficient.

  • Anna C.11 reviews

    March 9, 2024

    10/10

    The best waiter ever. Dennis is beyond delightful, professional and courteous. The maitre d’ is a hard act to follow. Wonderful

  • Zoë M.1 review

    February 16, 2024

    10/10

    Really amazing food and cocktails, and absolutely beautiful space! The staff were so lovely too.

  • Lucie D.1 review

    February 10, 2024

    10/10

    Lovely relaxed atmosphere, absolutely delicious food with friendly but professionalv service. Highly recommend

  • Manuel V.11 reviews

    February 15, 2024

    9.5/10

    Excellent food, very good wine, great and friendly service, not least by our main waiter Lalein(?). A little cold in the room, otherwise perfect evening and great value

  • Oscar D.21 reviews

    February 14, 2024

    10/10

    Excellent service, perfect food, fantastic ambiance

  • Helen K.52 reviews

    November 24, 2023

    8.5/10
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    The setting of the restaurant is lovely and I imagine it is great in the summer. The lunch menu was very tasty but quite simple. I was expecting a bit more for a Michelin recommended restaurant.

  • Maurice P.1 review

    December 30, 2023

    10/10

    This was my last dinner while visiting Amsterdam. The concierge was very funny and inviting. Got seated even though I was about 40 mins early to my reservation. The server was a gentleman and even offered me newspaper to read as he noticed I was alone. The dinner was spectacular and I even was offered espresso with a free dessert to end the meal. Would recommend to everyone I know. Hope to be back when I visit Amsterdam again. What a lovely way to end the trip.

  • Rutger P.1 review

    December 20, 2023

    7/10

    A very pleasant setting. The service was good and so was the food quality.

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