CUE- Bar Restaurant Amsterdam

10/10 experience from the moment we walked in at around 7pm. Next thing we know, it’s 1am and we still didn’t wanna leave. The vibe in the listening bar is immaculate, from the lighting, to the music, to the exceptional service (as one other reviewer noted, without EVER feeling pretentious). Shoutout to Kai for making us feel at home the whole time. We started off with some wine and sake (the smoothest i’ve ever tasted). They offer a unique set of creative signature cocktails, and we tried the old fashioned, the rum highball and the tequila sour. Each one of them was nothing like we’d ever tasted before. Their selection of appetizers was phenomenal as well, including the truffle peccorino tosti (which we ended up having 3 of), the endive salad, and the chicken kebab. We also couldn’t resist the dessert, which was absolutely worth it. The atmosphere was honestly so exceptional that we just had to stay for another sake and wine, all the while getting our water refilled and warm roasted nuts flowing without even having to ask. A truly rejuvenating and unforgettable experience. Big thanks to the dedicated staff team, the maestro of a DJ, and of course our amazing waiter Kai for such an stunning night. We have never been so sad to leave a bad, and we will definitely be back.

The best evening and dinner of our one week trip of Amsterdam. Superb service, we could sit at a kitchen bar table directly infront of the chefs. We could clearly see the team energy. Very thoughtful dishes, grilled on point to perfection! compliments to the potato bread! Very friendly, professional sommelier, perfect matching wine pairing, also nice to get an Austrian wine from south styria (our home country) to start with. We will definitely come back, when we are again in Amsterdam.

In short: excellent food, but for this amount of money I’d recommend a place where you’re actually fed and treated with more warmth. In depth: The food at Cue is genuinely very good! Creative, well executed, and beautiful to watch being made in the open kitchen. The atmosphere and music are great. However, for a €125 menu per person, you get veeery little food and almost no bread (literally one small piece with one dish). We spent over €500 for three people and still left hungry.. we actually went to FEBO afterwards. For this price level, I find it very hard to justify. The service and attitude were inconsistent. One of the co-owners, who also handled our reservation by phone, came across as unnecessarily arrogant.. both during the call (pressuring us to decide immediately) and later in the restaurant. When I asked about the concept, the response was “why are you asking?” rather than an explanation. For a Michelin-level restaurant, curiosity should be welcomed, not questioned. Interestingly, when I asked another waiter (a Dutch guy), he gave a thoughtful and inspiring explanation of the concept and dishes.. which made the contrast in service even more noticeable. But managed to somewhat make up for the bad service.. All in all, at this price point, I’d personally choose another restaurant, if not to actually feel full after dinner, then to enjoy a more welcoming overall experience.

Everything was perfect. We felt genuinely welcomed from the start, the food was awesome - truly memorable - yet never pretentious. The portions were perfectly judged, the wines and spirits were wonderful, and the service was impeccable throughout. A truly outstanding Michelin-star experience.

We accidentally wandered into the lively bar downstairs but were warmly and politely escorted to the restaurant upstairs. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out, the head chef personally came out to greet us and even guided us to our table, which immediately made the evening feel special. We chose the “Volume 1” menu with the wine pairing, and the sommelier selected four excellent wines (€45) that complemented each dish beautifully. The meal started off strong and somehow kept improving with every course. By the time we reached the main dessert, a heavenly mix of buttery croissant and silky coffee gelato, we were completely blown away. If I’m being picky, I’d have preferred the sourdough bread to come with butter instead of olive oil, but that’s just a personal taste. The ambiance was relaxed and welcoming despite the fine-dining level of food and service, making it an ideal spot for both special occasions and a more casual evening out. Highly recommended!

An absolutely outstanding dining experience. My husband raved about the wine pairing - some really unusual but perfect choices. The food was spectacular, especially the squid. A real surprise for us was the listening bar. A fantastic way to end the experience. Mocktails and non-alcoholic options were also exceptional. Couldn't recommend more highly. A flawless evening!

Really a gem of the Amsterdam dining scene -- at the top of the list when it comes to fine dining in a beautifully designed building with playful design touches. Approachable but sophisticated. A big shout out to the laid back but attentive service, and a brilliant wine pairing / cellar list. If you have one fine dining meal in Amsterdam, make Cue it.

Top notch experience in the nicest location. Every dish of the menu was surprising and well presented, and there was a good dose of interaction with the staff during the tasting, both floor and kitchen. The wine pairing was on point. 100% recommended!