Blue Pepper Restaurant and Candlelight Cruises

I had a fantastic meal at Blue Pepper in November 2024. Every single element of every course was delicious. I had 'The Sultan and I" tasting menu and it was varied in flavour and had far more nuance than usual Indonesian rice tables. I didn't like the strong fishy first course so they swapped this for something else, minced lanb and millet, which was superb. Everything was perfectly cooked, from the vegetables to the slow cooked beef stew and everything in between. I forgot to photograph the desserts but they were super too, I loved their signature fresh sechaun pepper corn / sorbet combo. The whole meal took 2 hours which was the perfect amount of time for me.

Having heard about this restaurant for several years I was excited to be able to finally visit, and I was not disappointed! It is an intimate venue, with exceptionally well trained staff who are also excited about the food that they serve, and can talk you through each of the different flavors and pairings. The owner clearly has a passion for food and ensuring a fine dining experience, and is an excellent sommelier who made the perfect recommendation. I loved the starter plate which had a combination of different flavors in the form of small bites, the most outstanding of which was the fire roasted watermelon. We then enjoyed fish in wrapped in banana leaf and while I'm not a fish person per se, I loved the spicing and it was perfectly cooked. This was followed by roast guineafowl, a venison rendang which was delicious, and my favorite, a spicy shrimp with lemongrass flavoring. For dessert, I was treated to a totally new experience. On top of the mango ice cream, there was a tiny bud of a flower which I believe was called a Szechuan flower. I was instructed to chew on this for several seconds to release the flavor, which was like an explosion in my mouth. I was then told to take a bite of the ice cream. The effect of the flower was to cleanse the palate so that when I tasted the mango, it was like burst of intense flavor. Wow! I would highly recommend that if you visit Amsterdam you visit this restaurant. It was an outstanding introduction to Indonesian flavors with a twist.

We had a large group dinner here and the food and drinks were delicious. The owner and waiter were both very nice.

We had an amazing experience on the Blue Pepper Amsterdam Canal cruise! From the moment we boarded, everything was perfect — a warm welcome with champagne, a deliciously presented dinner, and a beautiful, quiet electric boat. Cruising the canals was the ideal way to see Amsterdam, and Blue Pepper made it truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!

Incredible meal! We ate here the last night in Amsterdam and this was a great way to end the trip. The cuisine was very creative and beautifully presented. The wine pairings were perfect. Highly recommended!

Thank you for a memorable experience in dinning. I LOVED how each course was designed and explained. The flavors were abosoutly delicious with fresh ingredients. Also enjoyed the wine pairing went perfectly with the spice if each dish. The Szechuan button flower on the desserts were unexpected. ♥️💯🇳🇱

My husband and I went here to cap off the end of our honeymoon, and we had a wonderful experience between the food and the cocktails. We ordered the "Sultan and I" menu, which was very filling for two very hungry adults, while also being presented quite artfully both in the plating and the waiter's introduction of each dish. The cocktails were excellent; we had the Love and Lemons, the Karma, the Dark N' Stormy (which unfolds in a really striking way flavorwise), and a She Said Gym, I Heard Gin. Could not have asked for a nicer sendoff.

We had an amazing meal at the restaurant the other night. We each chose the tasting menu (one meat and one vegetarian) and every dish was so well thought out and presented!! The flavors were completely on point. The dessert surprise was delightful!!! It’s hard to describe but we would recommend it completely. Our best meal in Amsterdam. The atmosphere was beautiful and hospitality was attentive and helpful. We felt very well taken care of during the entire meal. Will definitely return