Restaurant reviews

Ramen in Amstelveen: ISHII – worth the bike ride?

The Amsterdam Foodie hops on her bike to Amstelveen to try the ramen at Japanese restaurant ISHII. But is it worth the pedal power?

Pizza two ways: Porchetteria and La Zoccola del Pacioccone

Reviews of the food at two pizza restaurants in Amsterdam: La Zoccola del Pacioccone and Porchetteria.

Yuan’s Hot Pot: a Taste of Chengdu in Amsterdam

In search of Chengdu hotpot in Amsterdam? The Amsterdam Foodie puts Yuan's Hot Pot restaurant to the taste test. Read the review here.

Sichuan Food’s Peking Duck: Resting on Former Glories

Amsterdam Chinese restaurant Sichuan Food was awarded a Michelin star in 1993. But is its signature Peking duck still worthy of its reputation?

Blue Pepper: a second chance to make a first impression

Blue Pepper restaurant serves a fine-dining-meets-rijsttafel version of Indonesian food. 10 years since her last review, the Amsterdam Foodie goes back.

Where to eat in the Plantage: Box Sociaal

In search of the best restaurants in Amsterdam's Plantage neighbourhood, the Amsterdam Foodie taste-tests brunch and dinner at Box Sociaal.

In search of tacos in Amsterdam, part 9: Flora

Ever on the hunt for good tacos in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Foodie reviews the Mexican food at restaurant Flora.

Where to eat pancakes in Amsterdam

Pancakes, crepes, pannenkoeken: whatever their form, they make an excellent low-budget meal. You mustn’t visit Amsterdam without trying its famous pancakes!

New in Amsterdam: Lion’s Head Brew Bar, NENI, Cecconi’s Aperitivo

Reviews of Amsterdam restaurants: South-African-German-inspired Lion's Head Brew Bar, East Mediterranean chain NENI, and Italian aperitivo hour at Cecconi's