Helling 7

Had dinner here during SAIL. Expected to see the SAIL event from their restaurant as advertised, but this location was not close to any of the ships - couldn't see anything. We reserved a table for 5, and instead got a table for four where they added a chair next to a busy staircase. I can forgive it due to the hustle for the SAIL event, and maybe this is a very normal thing in restaurant, but I did expect a fine dining restaurant to choose quality over quantity and offer each guest a regular seat at a table. It felt too awkward to start a discussion over this with the staff. The restaurant itself is beautiful, a real pleasure to sit and eat. The food was nice, but didn't blow us away - I mean, we had mashed food in 3 out of 4 dishes (mashed corn, carrot, potatoes). Not too inspired. The 4 course menu was also more expensive due to SAIL, which was not communicated beforehand: 85 instead of 60 EUR (didn't say on the menu they gave us, or maybe the staff was supposed to mention it). The initial staff, as we got seated, wasn't very welcoming - it was a bad start of the evening, but eventually our actual waiter did do a good job. All in all, in hindsight it feels more of an easy money grab for them, than a spectacular experience for us. It would have been better if we didn't come during SAIL.

The dinner took 3.5 hours for a 4 course meal. There was an hour wait between our 2nd and 3rd course. The food good but not worth the wait or price. There are better places closer to the heart of Amsterdam.

the restaurant is positioned with a beautiful view, with a wonderful sunset. the restaurant offers perfect food with beautiful decor, for the safe, just say thank you. the ambience and atmosphere are wonderful. excellent service. very nice experience. if you are in Amsterdam you must visit, nice nice, bellissimo e bravissi.i

We were lucky enough to get a table here during our trip to Amsterdam. The food was spectacular. The venue is an incredible former working dock. We had dinner here with a beautiful sunset view on the terrace. The food was exquisite and the service impeccable. Was the highlight of our experience in Amsterdam and highly recommend it.

A niché restaurant located in the North of Amsterdam in the midst of active and forgotten shipping vessels. After ascending a rusty set of stairs, you are atop an old tower overlooking the harbour and the water. The food was excellent and definelty met our expectations; however, it was pricey for what we got. We had the hamachi tartare, the flat iron with the leek side dish and the salad side dish to complement it. All were properly sized dishes that were really tasty and filling!! Certain standards were not present that were upheld for other guests such as food presentation which we lacked upon receiving our food. Another observation is that we received white wine glasses for our red wine, something that wasn't an issue to other tables adjacent to ours. Overall: minor issues that need to be addressed on the staffing side but this did not subtract from a charming, pleasant evening with great food and an overall amazing experience. Mg verdict would be 4.5/5 would that be possible!

We had a fabulous meal on the outside terrace on a warm, blue sky Sunday evening. Nice selection of beverages including wine, cocktails as well as mocktails. Options for two set meal options and a la carte. Good variety of vegetarian options. The fire grilled sea bass with a beurre blanc sauce was exceptional! Service was overall good and attentive. The music a bit too loud and could be refined. Overall a great experience.

A very positive first experience. In good weather, this is one of the nicest restaurants to sit at in Amsterdam. The sea bass with beurre blanc was the absolute star of the evening. One point for improvement: the staff were occasionally a bit too casual with service (the first cocktail took far too long to arrive, and there was a small mix-up with the desserts). That said, everything was resolved very quickly. Overall, I can highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

We had dinner at Helling 7 yesterday and it was truly fantastic, even during a heat wave! The service was outstanding warm, attentive, and perfectly timed, with no waiting at all. The plates were impeccable, both in presentation and taste, and the team’s suggestions were spot-on. I highly recommend the seabass and the apricot pavlova both were absolute highlights of the night. Whether you’re planning a date or going out with friends, this is a very special place that delivers a memorable experience. Definitely worth a visit!