Eetcafé Wijmpje Beukers

In the heart of De Pijp, we really like this restaurant. Especially when the weather is nice, the terrace they have is a nice place for dinner and drinks. Their menu is quite short but all their options we tried a were really good. We had the beef steak and the fish, we also had the pimientos de padrón and some fries as sides.

Great atmosphere, very welcoming and attentive staff. Food was tasty.

Long story short: If price matters more to you than food quality, this place is a decent option. It was the first time I felt embarrassed toward my guests whom I brought to a restaurant; the starter says it all. The gambas, listed at €15.50, arrived in a tiny bowl. While the plate size doesn’t necessarily matter, the size and number of the prawns certainly do. These three prawns are as big as half a pinky — for €15.50. On top of that, the prawns seemed to come from a packet rather than fresh off the fish-auction. I nearly sank into my chair. And the bread? €7 — not home-baked and not even served warm. A disgrace. The main course was the Sukade. One expects a delicious plate of flavourful, slow-cooked chuck, but this turned out bland at best. The slow cook wasn’t ruined, but it was noticeably tasteless. The purée might also have been unseasoned. Again — a clear disgrace. We skipped dessert — given the particularly sub-par starter and main — and went elsewhere. Oh, and the wine? €12.50 per glass. In places like Troef, Bistro de la Mer, etc., you’ll find cheaper and better. No — what once was the ‘Wijmpje Beukers’ is no longer. Apparently there is more focus on the commercial aspect whereas this place once was about the neighbourhood in De Pijp. It symbolises so much of Amsterdam’s hospitality scene, but this took it just a little further. I genuinely felt swindled. Two stars only for the attentive staff — the service was fine and the atmosphere was actually quite nice. If you don’t care much about the food, but want to spend cents — then this place is a match; apparently the owners think the same.

Slightly overrated. Food is good, not super special and considering the place itself I do believe the prices are at the high side. With normal wine and water you easily spent 100 euro per person. It’s super crowed, not so much space between the tables (read super super packed) hence quite noisy. Food wise ok. Vibe is good though but it’s more a cafe vibe than a restaurant vibe.

It is definitely a must go place if you want to eat well in Amsterdam. Dutch vibe with excellent service. We had a very good time. They advised us well on the wine and the food was really good. I especially enjoyed the pairing with the dessert.

Indulge in pure enjoyment at this restaurant. It offers a delightful experience where you can wine and dine to your heart’s content. It’s the perfect destination for a memorable date night. The ambiance sets the stage for a romantic evening, with dimmed lights and a cozy atmosphere. Good service and great food and wine. I highly recommend the Beef tongue with an eel glaze!

What an incredible experience! We were pleasantly surprised by the flavour combinations and quality of every dish. Two dishes in particular stood out to us - the torched mackerel and the octopus. Daan and Tom are two incredibly talented young chefs. You can feel the passion that they have for creating great food and sharing it with others. They also kindly gave us many recommendations for other restaurants in Amsterdam during our visit. 10/10 experience, definitely worth a visit (or two!)

Enjoyed our evening here. It’s quite loud, packed with mostly young locals, but it was a Friday night. Food was great (both meat & vegan options), very innovative. Service was excellent and the staff was very friendly. They don’t take reservations, but I suggest trying your luck and getting there early.