de Silveren Spiegel

My husband chose this restaurant for a special dinner on our first night in Amsterdam. He chose it because of the venue, a house built in 1614, and for us to try Dutch cuisine. We both had the 7 course option, and by the end of it we were very full from all the food! Every dish was special, using locally sourced ingredients and presented beautifully. Each dish was explained by the waiter, who was very knowledgeable and very attentive! The courgette and the milk and honey were my favorite. 10/10 I recommend!

A very interesting and historic building in the centre of Amsterdam serving amazing culinary delights. We had the 8 course tasting menu with wine pairings.  The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour. Service was very friendly and everything was explained in great detail from the team (in English too)  Not a cheap night out but certainly a great experience for any foodies out there. Many Thanks!

A magical return to one of Amsterdam’s finest dining experiences This was our second time at De Silveren Spiegel, and it was just as extraordinary — if not more. Every dish from the tasting menu was a work of art, both visually and in flavor. The presentation is next level — from sugar butterflies and edible flowers to desserts served on chilled pillows.

Now this place needs to be on everyone’s culinary checklist when visiting Amsterdam. I was there in December and only now getting around to writing the review, but I still remember how lovely my meal was. I went in for lunch and i was one of two tables being served. Harry and Chris served me and they were both so lovely. Every dish wowed me with the complexity and the flavors. Hope i can go back one day. 😊 If i had one small bit of feedback, it would be that the sorbet dessert was underwhelming. But literally every other dish was so superb i will give them a pass 😅 The fact that i still think about my meal there shows you what an impression it left! It seems other diners feel the same way!

De Silveren Spiegel offers an exquisite dining experience with beautifully plated dishes that highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The flavors are complex and well-balanced, with an intriguing touch of exotic spices. Originally, we booked the 5-course menu but were so captivated by the offerings that we opted for the 8-course instead. The highlight was the venison main course—perfectly cooked and complemented by a rich, flavorful sauce. Service was outstanding, with Christoph taking great care of our table. He was not only attentive but also knowledgeable, providing excellent insights into each dish. A truly memorable evening—highly recommended!

Run by a family for a quarter of a century, the son is the chef, this is an experience not to miss. A four hundred year house gives you all the charm you need and the food is extraordinarily good. I you have mobility issues, request a ground floor table.

Excellent food on top level with attentive and professional waiters. Best dining experience in the Netherlands. Wine recommendations were perfect. Outstanding place for special occasions.

We enjoyed so much! Staffa is very professional and friendly, all courses is absolutely delicious, love this place and would definitely come back!

We've eaten chef's tasting menu dinners at a number of restaurants in Europe and the US and I can state unambiguously that the 6-course with paired wines was the most exceptional experience ever. The beauty and intricacies of the items were actually exceeded by the complexity and delight of their taste. As mentioned in most reviews, the beautiful dining room in the 1614 building is all you could want for an Amsterdam experience.

Wanted to do at least one fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam. After doing lots of research, we picked De Silveren Spiegel as it looked like one of the best restaurants in the city! Can safely say that was the case. Decided to go with eight course tasting menu, as it offered the most variety. Came with North Sea Crab, Beetroot, Scallops, Trout, Veal, and Red-Legged Partridge as entrées, and Milk and Honey and an appropriately-named Dessert as desserts. Really enjoyed the food, the portions were pretty sizeable for a tasting menu and the presentation was very creative. For €145, this was well-worth the price. Service is great here! Everyone was extremely friendly. We were well taken care of. They carefully explained every dish so that we knew what we were eating. I am honestly bemused that De Silveren Spiegel only has a recommendation on Michelin, as I think that it is definitely worthy of one Michelin star. Really enjoyed my dinner here, would love to come back.

This was my second time dining here, this recent visit we got the 8 course menu with wine pairing and WOAW. Our waiter was phenomenal, such a treat. Each course arrived with a flourish of excitement, as they all held little bits of magic. The wines were excellent! The house that the restaurant is in dates to 1614. Sixteen fourteen! As an American, how impressive this is cannot be emphasized enough. Hope to bring my family here this summer. Geweldig!!!!!!!!!

Celebrated our anniversary at this lovely restaurant. The building is historic from 1600s, and very impressive. It's beautiful. On to the food. We had reservations for 8 courses + 8 wine pairings. Everything was delicious. I don't remember much of what i actually ate but rest assured, they were fantastic. Presentation was impeccable. The artistry of each dish was a sight to behold. The wine pairings were perfect as well. I'm glad I took pics because I need them in my life lol. Service was top notch, perfection. We truly felt special. What an amazing last night in Amsterdam. One of the greatest experiences ever!

This restaurant is a wonderful dining experience. Set in a 400 year old house, it is step back in time. The host is pleasant and welcoming. Our server, Harry Potter(yes that is his real name) along with his associates explained the delicious dishes they served. We chose the 8-course meal that started out with the chef's complimentary canapés that were a delight of surprising flavors. The scallops, langoustine, quail and lamb were prepared in unique, flavorful ways that makes me wonder why they don't have a Michelin star. And the two desserts at the end were fabulous. We would recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting Amsterdam.

What an absolute surprise! fabulous find for fine diners without being over done and pretentious. This place has amazing food and wine pairing, great service and a fun quirky atmosphere. An ancient historic house with a tilt! total food porn! If your visiting Amsterdam and want a great experience-don't miss it. Definitely make a reservation in advance.

Fabulous food, wonderful service and the best tasting menu I've experienced. Beautiful setting and welcoming hosts too. Do not miss an opportunity to visit and be indulged!

This evening in Amsterdam was not a dinner out for 6 friends...it was an EXPERIENCE! Yes, small plate size servings but by the end of the evening we were more than satisfied. Each dish is artistically presented and delicious. Make your reservations well in advance. You won't be disappointed!

This place is a gem, and one that I think deserves a Michelin Star! So first of all, the chef is super young. He's 25 years old, and his father is actually a server there! Also this place used to be a home, turned into a restaurant! The decor is fancy, and they have beautiful silverware and plates. It looks nice and homey at the same time. The amuse bouche dishes were amazing and full of flavor. They set the bar real high with them. The beef tartare with caviar was amazing. Also set my expectations real high because of it. It is so flavorful, and one of the best beef tartares I've had! The vegetable dish next was also amazing. One of the most flavorful vegetable dishes I've had. I wish all veggie dishes tasted like this, because I would totally eat it every single day! Next was the sole with mushrooms. Very good and flavorful, and I love sole. There were a few other dishes that were alright. The dessert was also really solid. Overall a really good dinner. I do think that the service really slowed down though in the latter half, which I think was because it started getting busy. I think that if they hired more staff (maybe 1 or 2 more), the experience would be a little better. (It took over 3 hours for a 5 course meal).

Absolutely incredible meal last night! I had high hopes for this dinner but they were definitely exceeded. I can't say enough wonderful things about the waitstaff, the food and the overall experience. Our three and a half hour meal took us through six beautiful courses, each expertly prepared with local ingredients. The plating was phenomenal. If you are in Amsterdam, this is a must!

There's no category available for this review since food and service, etc., would be a 5 but another factor makes it a 0 (zero). The only bathrooms are on the 2nd floor, up a long and extremely steep staircase - say steeper than 45 degrees (steepest I've ever seen) with marginal places to hold on. So it is absolutely impossible for a wheelchair, and virtually impossible for someone with two canes. Yes, it's an old building, but there are many fixes, and they have not chosen to do this. So I have to reluctantly give it 1 star. Updated review: owner explained that they use the hotel next door for handicap bathroom. But we didn't know this at the time, so had to leave quickly. Seems like this should be routinely addressed in reservation confirmations.

If you desire exquisite food and a five star meal this restaurant is not to be missed! The best meal you will have this year, and one of the most memorable and amazing meals of my life. We had the eight course meal with wine pairings and it was incredible! Every course a new surprise and delicacy! The chef is immensely talented and the wine was thoughtfully selected to accent the incredible food! Each physical plate is also thoughtful and selected to provide a wow factor hard to describe. To top it off the service is kind, friendly, warm and inviting. Do not miss your chance to dine at this exceptional restaurant fit for royalty! If you love food, and creativity this is the place for you!

This is an incredible restaurant, with astounding food and service. It has a beautiful ambiance and it is great for friends or a romantic night out. We did the 8 course with the wine pairing and it was delicious. Highly recommend.

So, I'm not a stranger to this restaurant. Found this place about 5-6 yrs ago and was and still is star struck! I LOVE this place! It is unique with its ambience and personal touches are everywhere. I especially love this place is bc it's consistent! the price point and the quality of food they served deserve to be in the Michelin star tier yet affordable. Harry, Jim and the young chef plus the crew really puts out the welcome mat to diners with unique and flavorful dishes. The 400 yrs old building with its history really adds more experience to the dinning here at the de Silveren. I love the 8-9 courses meals. You really have to check out the details and attentions of each courses. Each time I am here I feel like the dinning experience elevated even higher. It is truly a awesome place to be! Thank you to Jim and the crew

Amazing restaurant putting out some delicious dishes! We chose the 5 course menu, which started out with 3 amouse bouche that were all unique bites. I thought the first three dishes were the best of the meal. The vegetable terrine was probably one of the best vegetable dishes i've had at a fine dining restaurant and the lemon sole was incredible. I opted for the lamb dish but felt that it wasn't up to par with the earlier dishes. Still the meal was a highlight of our Amsterdam trip. The decor is also very unique in that they've maintained the look of a traditional Dutch restaurant. The service is also very formal but still warm. They took the time to explain the dishes. Definitely make a reservation here when you visit!!

We went hear in April 2017. The meal and service were so fantastic that we made a reservation for our son and DIL to go a few days later. They also raved about their experience. So when we were coming back to AMS in mid 2018 with another couple, Hubby and I thought this would be a perfect place to end our trip. And we were right! We made a reservation a few months ahead of time. On that evening, it was a nice night, so we sat at a table outside. Every course was impeccable. Their presentation is wonderful and the chef is creative without being pretentious. The couple we went with said it was the best meal of our 2 week trip. I would enthusiastically agree!

One of the best meals of my life. A colleague and I were fortunate enough to be able to walk in due to a cancellation so it was an even bigger surprise of how fantastic the 8-course tasting menu with wine pairing was. My only regret was not photographing the menu and wines so I only know how fantastic each were and not what they were. On the subject of pairings, the sommelier did an incredible job finding unique wines that perfectly complemented each dish.

I was staying at the Renaissance for one night due to flight cancellation. It was quite cold so I had no desire to walk around. There were two modern Dutch cuisine restaurants nearby. After checking their menus I decided to dine at De Silveren Spiegel. Tasting menu with wine pairings sounded appealing. I had the five courses set. There are also four, six and seven. I came alone so was lucky to find a table at 7pm. In future, best call and reserve ahead. The service was near top notch with three gentlemen working the dining room. Nice delft plates, silverware and crisp linen. The tasting menu was nice but as expected. Fresh, local ingredients all put together to deliver contrasts in texture and flavors. The highlight of the tasting menu was the wine pairing. Each one was WS90+. The whites were particularly nice. The full meal took about 2 hours.

Incredibly old building (if you were wondering what it's like to be in a slanted building, well this is the chance); incredibly AMAZING food; great service; and just a must when in Amsterdam. Just go. It's worth the money if you've flown all the way here. Your palate will thank you. I'm not sure if we had the 5 or 6 course meal but my favorite was the crab salad appetizer and dessert. Talk about flavor explosion! I will come here every time I'm in Amsterdam! If you want to propose to your special someone, this is a good place. I would say "yes" just so I can eat here again.

A place of amazing history, character and pretty fine food too. I spent a lot of time working in Amsterdam. Between staying at the Crown Plaza and Renaissance, it was hard not to be enchanted by the location. I saved up my meal money to eat the 5 course menu with matched wines. A coworker asked about going dinner and when I told him what I was doing, he said "why not". We sat outside and it was a much better meal than dining alone. We also added some jenever to start. It was a perfect evening for the location and service. The food was very good. Generally, fine dining in Amsterdam is like fine dining was in the 80's in the more well known food centers of the US and Western Europe. De Silveren Spiegel is kind of caught up in the same time warp. That said, the ingredients are very good and the food is well prepared. It's expensive, but not out of line for what you get. I recently came back and brought my wife. We dined indoors and had the 4 course meal. It was a very nice evening and my wife put it at the top of the dining we had in Amsterdam.

The food and service are the best in Amsterdam. It's a bit expensive but for the quality of food is worth every penny. We had 5 courses and every one was better than the next. The service was also top! Every member of the waitstaff was knowledgeable and attentive. It was a fantastic evening out and a great way to celebrate a birthday.

This was quite the foodie adventure. The chef was creative in his preparation. 6 course with wine pairing was totally worth it. Excellent selections of wine that complimented flavors of the food poetically. Go enjoy!

We had a wonderful 7 course meal at De Silveren Spiegel last night (with 2 dessert courses). It was simply amazing!!! Each dish was an art work in itself, beautifully presented. The unexpected combination of flavors and the fresh ingredients also won us over. Experiencing such a luxurious meal inside a 400 year old historic building brought the most unique juxtaposition and memory to our visit to Amsterdam.

What a night! My wife and I booked a month in advance (you pay a deposit, but get it back on your bill when you dine) and we're glad we did because it soon was fully book 2 weeks before our trip. We went with the seven course meal with wine pairings. Every dish was fantastic (some a little too sophisticated for my palate) but the experience was wonderful. We booked the last spot for the night and after our meal the owner was nice enough to show us around and give us a little history of the place and some of its paintings. If in Amsterdam and looking to do something special make sure to book this place well in advance, it's worth it!

I've eaten in many fine restaurants around the world, including multiple 3 star rated ones. Being half French and half Dutch (living in California), I'll honestly say that I've never known Dutch food as being that interesting. De Silveren Spiegel changed this forever, it was a well executed 8 course tasting menu that was french-like without being french, using Dutch ingredients and inspired food. The young chef did great and the price was reasonable given the service and food delivered. The wine pairing was ok without being great, but it was also priced reasonably (good wine pairings can easily cost 120-200E or more while that one was only 60E for 8 pours, which is very reasonable).

We were lucky enough to get a table at De Silveren Spiegel during our visit to Amsterdam. Boy, what a great way to end an already amazing family holiday! We ordered the 4-course tasting menu, which included a veal appetizer, a scallop course, a beef course, and a strawberry dessert. Each course presents the main ingredient in different ways. For example, the scallop course featured a whole scallop as well as an absolutely mind-blowing scallop souffle, complemented with garnishings of course. Just the right combination of intriguing flavors, interesting preparations, and recognizable, local ingredients. Bravo! I want to especially recognize and commend the way De Silveren Spiegel accommodated our complex allergy issues. One of our kids is allergic to peanuts; the other is allergic to seafood (yes, we hit the jackpot...). Both very severe. I asked in advance whether they could accommodate us, and again when we ordered. The personnel and the chef went above and beyond the call, in a way that was both professional and caring. For our son, they substituted a delicious-looking quail course for the scallop entree. For our daughter, we only asked them that they not use almonds in the strawberry dessert (we worry about cross-contamination). That would have been enough for us. Yet, they went the extra mile, and replaced her dessert with a different one, I assume so as to preserve the integrity of the chef's creation. Wow! One last note: the building itself is noteworthy, as it dates back from 1614.

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. It has everything you could want - it is high end without being pretentious, the wait staff is amazing, the ambiance is wonderful, and the food is out of control delicious. I don't even know what I ate half the time, but it made me wish I had ordered all 6 courses instead of the 4 that I did order. Let's start with the setting - set in an old Mayor's house (whose last name was Spiegel), it is small, intimate, and well appointed. We got the whole story about the house from the waiter, which helped us feel like this was more than just a meal, it was an experience. And now for the place settings - they were amazing. I felt like I was eating off plates that kings used - real silver silverware, gorgeous napkin rings, beautiful plates. I loved it! The food, overall, was one of the best meals I had during my stay in Amsterdam. Just listen to me and get all the courses, with the wine pairings. I know it seems expensive, but it will be worth every penny. My husband only got three courses while I got four, and he was green with envy when my extra plate came out. They keep the wine pouring, and make you feel welcome. We sat there for easily 2+ hours, got to meet the chef, and made friends with the table next to us. And the dessert, amazing! Get the apple soufflé, you won't regret it. Overall, if I could give them 6 stars I would! I will be coming back on my next trip to Amsterdam.

Family of 4 had a dinner here tonight, and we ordered two bottles of wine and shared three starters among us: Starters: - North Sea Crab - Smoked Eel - Tame Rabbit Mains: - Fish of the day - Scallops - Duck breast - Venison - Cheese course and three glasses of port We *LOVED* everything. We decided that pre-fix menu doesn't give us everything we wanted to try, and wine pairing is not important to us. So opted out for more freedom in choice. I feel sorry that I did not snap any more pictures. I wanted to share my experience with you guys. Service was appropriate. I left very happy. Bill was 330 Euro with tip.

Everything was absolutely amazing! Incredible food and service. 6 course tasting menu with wine pairings was excellent. A true experience. Building is charming and 400 years old.

Best meal of our entire trip in Holland in one of Amsterdam's many historic homes. We visited several places similar in ways to De Silveren Spiegel, but my favorite experience was this one. The staff were friendly and helpful, and every single dish was beautifully presented and delicious. I can't recommend this place enough.

The history of the restaurant was very interesting - it felt like a TRUE Dutch experience! The staff was incredible - enthusiastic, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was inventive, flavorful and filled us up. The 5 courses was perfect for us after we had a big lunch. We felt very special and appreciated the complimentary champagne toast for celebrating a birthday!

I went to this place at the recommendation from my hotel concierge. For starters, the ambiance is great. Its a 400 year old house in Amsterdam, and is perfect for romantic dinners. I was seated promptly, was 1 of 5 tables in there, and the wait staff was attentive. I ordered the 8 course as I wanted to try everything, and my initial courses came out promptly. I can't drink wine, so I asked for some Irish Whiskey. The waiter had a difficult time understanding which of their whiskeys was Irish. I get that this is a mainly wine place, but surely you'd know which of your 5 whiskeys was Irish. I had a glass or two, and the waiter would ask if I'd like another when I was empty. As the place started filling up, the service got markedly slower. The wait staff started running up and down the stairs to attend to the guest upstairs. They started talking to each other across the room at more of a hurried pace. They were in the weeds. I paid no mind as the food was AMAZING. Seriously. I wish I wouldve loved the rest of the experience because the food was to die for. Anyway, when they got in the weeds is when the problems started happening. I was served course 6 of 8 at around 2 hours and 15 minutes after I had gotten there. It's not that it was a prolonged experience that made me mark them as 3 stars. It was the fact after about 1.25 hours in to my time there, they stopped asking me for drinks. They stopped filling my water. They stopped coming to the table to pick up dishes. Hell, they never cleaned the crumbs off of my table the entire time I was there. The only came to the table to drop off new food. My whiskey glass went empty for about 15 minutes. I made a comment to the matre'd that I'd like another Whiskey, I'd been dry for a while, and (jokingly) suggested they bring me some in one of the large wine aerators filled with Whiskey. I figured those were subtle enough hints to tell them to keep them coming, but after that one, 20 minutes had passed and no one came to me to ask about drinks of either Whiskey or Water. At this point I had just finished my main course, I could barely maintain a buzz, and I decided to give up. I asked for my check and did not partake in the last 2 courses. On the way out I told the matre'd that I was disappointed in the service. He assumed I was talking about how slow they were -- which truthfully was not an issue for me -- then in a patronizing manner explained 'this is fine dining sir, it takes time'. I explained to him I was disappointed that they couldn't keep my glass of whiskey full, when they were so eager to ask others about more wine, and he told me 'this is Holland sir, we don't ask you for anything, you have to ask us if you want something'. Now, I don't know how much of that is true - especially since they were attentive to me in the beginning of the meal, I've been here only a few days, but if it is then I feel bad about fine dining in holland. Having to chase down waiters any time you want your table cleaned off or your water refilled is frightful. I'd suggest going here when they first open. The food is really top notch -- but stay away during normal dinner hours. They really drop the ball when the pressure is on, and don't own up to it.

Beautiful location, incredible building with fascinating history, staff very attentive and knowledgeable. The food is spectacular, tasting menu perfectly paired with delicious wines. Lovely ambience in the heart of Amsterdam.

Great Food with Great Service! The title says it all. It was our time, first day in Netherland and also our first meal in this country. We were very impressed by the greatness in both food and service. We had a great time. Thank you! Highly recommend!!

Highly recommend this place, great food, service, and the Dutch wine we tried was excellent. A very charming house as well, over 100 years old, looks like it would not survive that much longer. A mu

Amazing food and service. I highly recommend getting the wine pairing with the course meals.

what a wonderful Christmas Eve had in De Silveren Spiegel! The food was amazing, incredibly tasty. And the service just awsome. I'll DEFINITELY visit this restaurant next time I'm in Amsterdam!

An amazing creation of food, displayed like fine art and served with the right wines. It has been years since I have had a dining experience such as this and was so happy that there was a table available during the week we were in the Netherlands. It was worth the train ride to Amsterdam just for this experience. The waitstaff were so lovely, especially our main waiter who presented every dish with aplomb. Definitely will visit again on our next visit to the Netherlands.

Mega leckeres 8 Gang Menü, der Stern wird wohl bald folgen, einfach weiter so machen und bis zum nächsten male

Really great great food. We had muscles. Beef carpaccio, Venison and steak. All were the best we've ever had of these. Lovely, friendly, non-snob hosts. Beautiful atmosphere as well.

Delicious! We happen to have tried majority of the menu and I can definitely say that scallops with champagne sauce were by far a winner. Another highlight was marshmallow'ed crab starter. At the same time, my sister loved the fish of the day (plaice) and mom enjoyed her duck breast, however the side of barley & root vegetables ruined it a little bit. The place is small, yet had a lot of old Amsterdam character to it. The service was super friendly but not annoyingly so. What surprised me is the lack of locals, but perhaps that's due to the place being in heart of touristy bit of the city.

Food that left me speechless. Excellent restaurant, really cozy. And the stuff was so friendly. Thank you for a wonderful time at De Silveren Spiegel :)!

An exceptional moment in a beautiful historic house. The service and the meal is perfect. This is an exceptional restaurant in Amsterdam Laurent / France

We are living in Paris and came to Amsterdam to celebrate my birthday with children and grand children. The De Silveren Spiegel restaurant was one of the highlight of our staying and we really recommend it. The history of the building, the service (our waiter was speaking a perfect French and made us feel more than welcome) was perfect and every dish beautifully presented and delicious. We spent there a wonderful evening and even the two children (7 and 8) said it was really good and all enjoyed it very much. A recommander sans hésitation. Dominique Atkins

Classic cuisine prepared with a historical homage to time honored tradition and technique with just a touch of current embellishments. Just enough to make it fresh, but not so much as to hide the classic foundation. Interestingly, the first courses were familiar, like comfort food whipped up by mom but presented creatively deconstructed. There's a theme here that begins with the the familiar and then elevates you gently to each new dish, to the perfectly executed classics. Our only regret, it was apparent the timing got off to a bad start in the kitchen and never came under control. And the service swung back and forth from friendly and comfortable to pretentious and stiff. Made for an awkward evening, however we did enjoy our 6 course meal and wine pairing.

This restaurant is divine! The food is crazy amazing! The service is outstanding and it is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. I would highly recommend!

We had a business dinner here on our last night in Europe and had a wonderful experience. This hotel has it all - ambiance, great food and a charming staff. It felt like a very authentic Dutch experience with a little extra fancy thrown in. I will definitely return next time I am in Amsterdam.

Beware booking online. I will revise or delete my rating depending upon the actions of the owners. The restaurant does not give any indication that they are on vacation until after they have taken your deposit and given you a reservation date that is completely different than what you selected on their website. I selected a date in mid-August and they gave me a date in mid-September after taking my deposit. When you get the confirming email ONLY THEN can you see the date you wanted is not available and the only way to cancel is to reply to their email or call them sometime when they come back. UPDATE - They returned my deposit after I contacted them and asked for it. I upgraded my rating from 3 stars to 4.

Our first time to Amsterdam and we got the referral from a business colleague who lives in the city. Locals know what is good and what is not good and he hit it out of the park with the referral. What a fantastic meal and experience. Our waiter, Harry, was a true professional but was also very personal as well as he guided us thru the pre-fixe meal (that allowed for some editing which was very much appreciated). The owner's son is the head chef and he has quite the bright future as the flavors were spot on and everything was cooked to perfection. Get your reservation early or even the day prior as they were booked the evening we were there and were turning down walk-ins. Overall, a 5 star experience!