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What diners said about this restaurant:
Cynthia K. • 1 review
April 12, 2024
10/10Fantastic last meal in Amsterdam. Start to finish, it was fantastic. Great vibe inside. Order the stew - you won’t regret it. The apple pie dessert with cinnamon ice cream was heavenly. Best of all was Julian. He was so welcoming and engaging - one of many reasons to return. If we had an extra night, we would have returned. Eat here!
Petra C. • 1 review
February 18, 2024
10/10This authentic Dutch restaurant is well worth a visit. The food choice had something for everyone and the prices were reasonable. Service was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend you book yourself table whilst in Amsterdam.
Gregory P. • 1 review
November 23, 2023
10/10Excellent service, very accommodating and food/portions were great.
Diana M. • 1 review
November 3, 2023
8/10this little restaurant was a great find. the staff was very nice and kind. the food was very delicious and we had the opportunity to eat the real Dutch food
cathy e. • 1 review
September 13, 2023
10/10First night in Amsterdam and I had made a reservation before we arrived. Our plane was a little late so I called and they were very accommodating. The staff was amazing, food very delicious (wanted to make sure to try local fare!), and the space quaint and cute. We loved it and would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Kaz P. • 5 reviews
July 19, 2023
6/10We are used to having great fries in Belgium and The Netherlands. But here they were likely from frozen fries, not crispy, even soggy. When mentioned to the waiter, he was insulted and said that "our fries are not crap" which unfortunately they were.
Josh R. • 1 review
June 25, 2023
10/10The selection of food seemed really interesting and the staff were very helpful
Joan M. • 1 review
June 25, 2023
10/10Service was fast and food was delicious. Especially recommend the beef stew and the cinnamon ice cream that accompanied the apple pie. Great place for a traditional Dutch dinner.
Will P. • 4 reviews
May 30, 2023
10/10This restaurant is one of those gems that are hard to find these days. Cooking is flavorful with a varied menu with many excellent choices. Service is superb with friendly, knowledgeable, laid back and accommodating folks. The atmosphere is equally warm and inviting. We went 2 nights in a row. Did I mention that 2 persons can eat with wine for under 100euros?
clay s. • 2 reviews
May 23, 2023
9/10This restaurant was a special find. We enjoyed dinner our last night in Amsterdam. My wife enjoyed the stamp pot and I enjoyed the pork loins with salad and fries.
Bernard F. • 2 reviews
May 22, 2023
10/10I chose this restaurant after I learned that my original choice was closed on Monday. It did not disappoint. It was Dutch cooking at its best. Comfort food. I had Oma’s Beef stew. Delicious . The service was first rate and the decor was wonderful, down to the oriental carpet table cloths.
Caroline R. • 3 reviews
May 15, 2023
10/10Lovely traditional place in Amsterdam. Great atmosphere, delicious food, really friendly and attentive staff. For all these reasons it was busy so probably wise to book.
Erin L. • 2 reviews
May 14, 2023
10/10We ordered the Grandma's beef stew, stammpot and grilled trout. The beef stew and stammpot were so good! Nothing to shout about with the grilled trout. Great service as well, lovely local spot. Reservation's important as it gets full and we saw them turning people away.
Mary Anne B. • 2 reviews
May 16, 2023
5.5/10Based upon previous reviews my husband and I were looking forward to our dinner at Zwaantje. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We enjoyed our appetizer which was excellent, but then waited 45 minutes for our main dishes to be served. We were told our waiter forgot to notify the kitchen when we had finished our appetizer. My husband ordered the beef stew which was very good. I had ordered the Chef’s special, duck in a mushroom cream sauce. When served the sauce was cold, so the waiter took it back to the kitchen. When it was returned to me the sauce was hot, unfortunately the duck was overdone and tough. Besides apologizing and stating that he would advise the chef, the waiter did nothing to remedy the immediate issue. This was our last evening in Amsterdam and we left as unhappy customers.
Karen C. • 1 review
April 22, 2023
10/10The food was excellent, the service was excellent the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere so glad we had pre-booked ahead of our visit. Highly recommend.
Mary Ann A. • 6 reviews
April 16, 2023
9.5/10This was a very cozy place with friendly service and excellent food We had the beef carpaccio which was delicious and then he beef stew which was incredibly tender and the stampot which was unique and tasty Wiuld recommend
Kendrick L. • 38 reviews
March 13, 2023
10/10Brown cafe serving well prepared dishes, including Dutch comfort food and good fish. Nothing complicated, just plain good food. Just what we were looking for!
Julian S. • 1 review
March 13, 2023
10/10Great restaurant ideally located for the museum quarter. Lovely food, excellent service, friendly and professional, and, good value. Will definately return.
Micalo Y. • 1 review
January 3, 2023
10/10Very accommodating staff to our family with a cranky toddler. We left early only bc it was obvious the toddler was tired. If not we would have stayed and enjoyed longer of this nice restaurant. There’ll be a next time and can highly recommend anyone. Truly excellent service and quality food in a cozy “gezellig” environment!! 10-stars from us!
Ludovic M. • 4 reviews
December 19, 2022
8/10Typical dutch brasserie, with good friendly ambiance inside and staff Typical dutch food, good wines and easy to discuss people Cute design, warm ambiance
822 Tripadvisor Reviews
Berenstraat 12, 1016 GH, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Go to a real Dutch restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam. Find an authentic interior of an Amsterdam pub with the facility to eat simple but good. Try the classic dishes that fit this original place. The atmosphere and decor of an ancient café make everyone feel right at home here. Informal, warm and plain. A fine place to rest for a while and enjoy the genuine, Amsterdam coziness.
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