Café Caron

PERFECT! Everything. The food, the service, the atmosphere. Four of us enjoyed a wonderful meal that started with oysters and champagne. The restaurant is French all the way from the menu to the decor. It is on the pricey side but not crazy and definitely worth it. Unique dishes that change. You do need a reservation. Excellent spot to celebrate something special. Highly recommend.

I wish I could go back in time and eat this meal again. Incredible and reasonable pricing for such a beautiful restaurant. Great French dishes, the mushrooms on the egg dish were delightful, the rabbit- tender and tasty with a delightful sauce but the real stunner was the choux. The tang of the grapes made the rich ice cream with pistachios sing! Great service and wine selection. I love this place!

We made a reservation to dine here a few days in advance and could only get seats at the bar, which worked out great because we had a great view of the oysters being shucked all night long. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. Would return.

Top food French style, great elaborations and combinations of flavors, even in the vegetarian dishes. Staff is nice, food came a bit slow but it’s ideal to enjoy a good atmosphere and chat with good wine. Can be a bit noisy inside.

Lucky enough to find a spot in the terrace, recommend reserving in advance especially on sunny days. A classic French bistro menu which is updated often. Not to mention an elaborate wine menu.

I found Cafe Caron on a list of restaurants a coworker sent me. Cafe Caron was listed as his favorite restaurant in Amsterdam. His recommendation didn't disappoint. My experience here was one of the top 5 meals I've ever had. The service was spectacular. The food was incredible. The wine selection amazing. I had oysters to start and chose the prix fixe menu, which included a first course of chard, second course of short rib, and selection of cheese for the third course. I recommend dining here when you can take your time eating the meal. Every course deserves to be eaten at a leisurely pace, enjoying every flavor.

Lovely restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating in a quite part of De Pijp. Great atmosphere with friendly staff. A daily set menu plus ala carte option. Super wine list. Can’t wait to go back.

I have been at Café Caron multiple times and it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. The menu is small, giving the kitchen room to prepare tasty courses for you. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy. PS 1: if you are alone, or if it is just the two of you, I can also recommend you a seat at the bar. PS 2: Book in advance, this is a popular place!

We found this cozy tiny French restaurant near our Air BnB place. No reservation, but we could seat counter. Server is kindly served and offered many good recommendations, Start with three different kind of oysters, cheese , asparagus, main entree sea bass and chicken, end with ice cream desert. I had four glasses of wines.

Lovely place, attentive service, but our meal was just ok. We came on the recommendation by Esquire Bib Gourmand and ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entries. The hen was AH-mazing, the swordfish carpaccio was delish, but the main course veal was underwhelming and the duck eggs was a mistake to order for us. I will be back for that chicken though - juicy, tender, with crispy skin

Most memorable meal in Amsterdam! We didn't have a reservation but arrived early and found 2 spots at the bar. The staff made us feel right at home and we enjoyed watching them and the kitchen work in the open layout. We took all recommendations on which food and wine to order and recommend doing the same - you cannot go wrong. Highly recommend an experience at Cafe Caron.

Tiny portions that are not bad. The food is good but even if you get appetizers and everything else you will leave hungry. Lamb was tasty and well prepared but a tiny tiny portion. Two bites at best. Same for sea bream fish dish which was perfectly prepared but unacceptable in size by any standards. With so many wonderful restaurants around this place is really it worth going to. Even locals at the table next to our were openly unsatisfied by the size of they dishes. Can't recommend at all.

We dropped in without reservation and had wonderful French dinner at the counter. The servers were very friendly. I can tell they have lots of locales eat there.

Although the menu looks very simple, the way the chef and Kitchen team prepare all the dishes is beyond imagination. Ask for the "Red" wine book and you'll be amazed of the hand written selection of wines. Choose the Billecart rose with the Dutch "platte zeeuwse" oysters and continue with one of the beautiful Bourgogne from the red book. Sauternes by the glass with a wonderful dessert. Would be sad if they will receive a Michelin Star. Better keep Caron as a hidden secret in once again the most upcoming neighborhood in the good old Amsterdam!

One of the best meals I've ever had in Amsterdam. Great family-run vibe. Not pretentious.

This is as good as it gets. We cannot say enough good things about the food. Great location and service. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quanity. I don't want to label it as purely French food because it had the best of everything. We highly recommend. Best food we have had in years.