Arles

The whole experience was exquisite! From the oysters and champagne to start off, to their signature rice pudding dessert, everything was delicious. We got the 4 course meal, and each course was unique and so good. My personal favourite was the calamari. We were served by the owner, Max, who was really attentive and ensured we had a personalized and great experience. He gave some great wine pairing advice too! Not to mention the fun ambiance and beautiful decor. If you’re in Amsterdam, this restaurant is a must try!

The restaurant boasts a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere, paired with excellent service. The staff is professional, friendly, and well-informed, creating an enjoyable dining experience. However, I was somewhat disappointed with the food, especially considering the price. We opted for the chef's five-course tasting menu, which included three appetizers, one main course, and a dessert. The first two appetizers were outstanding, the scallop, and the mushrooms in chestnut cream; but the third, a fried croquette, felt uninspired, with the flavor dominated entirely by the frying. The main course, featuring venison, was delicious; however, the addition of two small pieces of eel felt out of place and did not harmonize with the rest of the dish. The most disappointing aspect, unfortunately, was the dessert. The menu included a pear-based dessert accompanied by parsley ice cream. While innovative, the flavors were peculiar and didn’t align with what one would expect for a dessert course. Unsatisfied, I asked to try the second dessert option, which was cottage cheese-based. Sadly, this too failed to impress and did not feel like a fitting conclusion to an otherwise refined meal. For the price I paid I would have expected more. In summary, while the menu shows great promise, certain elements could be improved. I would strongly recommend revisiting the dessert selection to ensure a more satisfying ending to an otherwise well-thought-out dining experience.

We had an unforgettable evening at Arles, where we gathered with our international friends for a truly magical experience. Opting for the five-course menu with wine pairing, we embarked on a culinary journey that was nothing short of extraordinary. Each dish was crafted with love and care, showcasing a perfect balance of flavors and artistry. The wine pairings elevated the dining experience, perfectly complementing each course and adding to the intoxicating ambiance of the evening. The warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with impeccable service, made the night even more special. Arles is not just a restaurant - it’s a destination for those who seek a memorable dining adventure. Highly recommended for anyone looking to celebrate good food, great wine, and even better company.

I’m from Avignon (right next to Arles), which means my review is the only one that matters. Given this undeniable fact, let me set the record straight: 5 STARS. The food is Michelin-level, the service is friendly and perfectly timed, and the atmosphere is cozy. Any review that says otherwise is simply wrong and should be reported to Google as fake news. No free speech for liars—lock them up.

The food quality was excellent for the price, and the service was friendly and polite. However, I occasionally felt a bit rushed, as my plate was taken before I had finished, especially when I still wanted to enjoy the sauce with my bread. Aside from that, everything was great. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, and the location is in a fantastic part of Amsterdam.

Amazing place! Everything about this restaurant is just perfect. We had the tasting menu and I was amazed by the excellent flavors! They know how to use each ingredient to its perfection. The staff is very friendly! We had an amazing time and we will definitely be back!!

Fantastic interiors and ambiance, with great lighting and artwork. Service overall was good and staff is helpful and friendly. We went for the 5 course menu with the wine pairing. We opened with a steamed cabbage and mushroom dish (good), followed by a leak and cream dish with mustard seeds (excellent), dorade and fennel I think (amazing), mushroom and egg (ok), and the braised beef (great). The wine pairing complimented each dish nicely so the selection was well thought out. The desert was excellent which was a chocolate ganache topped with bacon bits. Overall, the price point was a bit too high for the quality of the food but the experience was fun. Would recommend to try out.

Great place. The 5 course tasting menu was delicious. From pumpkin veloute and salted sea bream to beef with celeriac, it was delicious. The service was excellent and the restaurant has a really nice and cozy vibe.

I made reservations and they take a 20 euro deposit immediately. The service was attentive and friendly. I got the 5 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. The presentation was good. I think the restaurant is trying hard for a Michelin star, but something is off. $150 per person is rather expensive for ok food. I recommend avoiding the tasting menu and going a la carte.

Delicious chef's tasting menu. Lovely service. So good - lamb that was braised like a short rib so good!

Michelle one star with the reasonable price, it has a very small offering for menu but I would recommend the chiefs choice you get to try out all the different dishes and the price is about 68 euro per person. For 3 course it's 39 and 4 course 50 euro. The service is good too all the waiter speak English and they give very good explanations of the menu.

Arles is an excellent french restaurant in the charming De Pjip neighborhood of Amsterdam! Their menu is short and sweet and they offer three or four course meal selections. We went in autumn, so I had the butternut squash soup with the duck main and my husband had the ricotta ravioli with pork main. Both meals were exceptional! For dessert, we tried the smoked ice cream and the lemon baked apple. We also had wonderful service the entire night. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. It made the experience that much better. What a gem of a restaurant!

We walked into a brown bar in Amsterdam because we really wanted to know what all the hype was about these "brown" bars. While drinking our beers in the U.S. equivalent of a dive bar, a couple from England walks in and we start chatting them up because everyone else there speaks Dutch, and being from America and all we're too egotistic to speak any other language other than English. Same with the British I guess, hence why we got along immediately. Not too far into our conversation we start talking about food and they bring up the "amazing" French restaurant next door that just opened up. The woman, who actually turned out to be French, has a nephew that started as a chef there, and the couple could not stop raving about their awesome nephew and how amazing the food was at this restaurant. "Arles!" she exclaimed. "It's where I'm from. South of France. That's the name of the restaurant. You must try it." They would not let up on how amazing the food was and how badly they wanted us to try it. They had apparently been visiting their nephew in Amsterdam on a weekend trip. About half an hour later her nephew walks in through the door, apparently on a break or not working at the restaurant at the time. We met him - quite the authentic Frenchman. Admittedly, we were skeptical. On one hand they were British (so who were they to know about good food?), but on the other she was French - as were her nephew and the restaurant - the pinnacle of great cuisine. It was a toss up. We went home, contemplating it, but not too seriously. The restaurant happened to be right around the corner from the brown bar and where we were staying and, given how cold it was for the winter, it seemed pretty appealing to just be able to walk down the street for dinner. We checked the prices online and a 3 course meal will run you 34 euros, or around $35 at the time of writing this. Our curiosity and the excellent prices for a 3-course meal was what tipped us over from "maybe we'll try it" to "yes, let's give it a shot". I am SO glad we did. It was honestly the best meal we had in Amsterdam and for the quality of food and presentation it was a STEAL for the price. Bonuses: - They give you free still water. - The bread and butter is actually really good. (Embarrassingly, for 3 people we ate a total of 3 baskets of bread.) - Every dish we had was really good, if not amazing. The presentation was way more than you'd ask for for $35. - 3-courses is plenty filling. - They really like their foam on the dishes. I do too. - The favorite dishes of the night was the pork belly and raw oysters (prepared with great flavors I have never had with oysters)! I wish we had another night to go back to this restaurant. It's casual enough to go here as a regular night out, and the servers were really friendly and helpful, too. If I'm back in Amsterdam, I will definitely be eating here again. Thank you, lovely British couple. You made it a memorable night in Amsterdam. Tip: Make a reservation. They seem rather busy, even on weeknights.

Admittedly, I had high expections, having researched restaurants in Amsterdam on line looking for that special bistro-like experience and local vibe. Clearly Arles is popular based on the steady stream of diners, many of them locals. But the overall experience could have been better. Our bowl of bread appeared to be pieces salvaged from other diners while adjacent tables had portions of a sliced loaf. Unfortunately it made an impression. The ingredients were fresh, the recipes well conceived, and the staff welcoming but overwhelmed.

The food is fantastic, the prices are great value, and the service is friendly, but we felt that the restaurant was understaffed, and that killed the vibe in the end. Let me be clear: we loved our meal, and the staff were very kind. However, after completing our meal, with no drinks, no dessert left, we waited more than one hour for our bill. We had to ask three separate times before we received it. Up until that point, the meal had been excellent, but it really put a damper on things at the end of the evening, especially as it was our last night in Amsterdam. Perhaps one more server, or food runner, or, really, anything, and the pace of service would feel more relaxed and less stressed. Still, the food and value are excellent, and the staff are nice, but they might be more attentive if they had more hands on deck.

Very mellow not over the top dining even though the food is excellent but a little stiff. The fantastic staff makes up for the twee plating etc. Overall - a nice dinner in the Pijp

The best dining experience we had in Amsterdam. It's a small restaurant with about twenty tables, and the layout is lovely, over three levels, with the kitchen on the top level, and a latticed wine grape garden on the bottom. The menu changes daily dependent upon local market purchases. We walked in at 6pm when they opened with a year and a half old baby, and they made space for us. So they mighta had us at "hallo."The prix fixe had several selections, and we chose a seared duck with grilled potatoes and wild vegetables, and a tagliatelle with a lemon, basil, rosemary, and parsley sauce. As appetizers, we had veal tartar with egg yolk on brown bread, and a gazpacho served over buffalo mozzarella and a spicy frozen tomato sorbet. The deserts were simple dishes -rice pudding and french toast- with delicious twists of flavor, along with two espressos. The service was warm and knowledgable. I always love it when the staff can describe a prix fixe menu in detail without having to look at the menu, and recommend several wine or beer pairings for each dish. We never had to ask for warm brown bread & olive oil refills, and you'll want more. And a small eco-practice I found real cool at the end of the meal was giving us leftovers in vacuum-sealed bags over waxed cardboard containers. In closing, if you're looking for a rushed dining experience, this may not be the place for you. A new dish wasn't laid down as soon as the prior dish was cleared, but that isn't the point here. It's obviously about serving well-considered dishes in a setting to make you feel warm comfortable, and happy, and they did it very, very well.