Pianeta Terra

For a relaxed, intimate and very lovely dining experience - I highly recommend this cosy, relaxed and very special restaurant in Amsterdam. Delicious Italian food/wine is served without fuss or hurry, the service is very friendly and welcoming, with a warm atmosphere from the moment you step in. We've been twice and can't wait to go again. Perfect for a special evening out.

Lovely food & wine journey! If you are in Amsterdam - try it? You will love it! It’s a Foody Heaven. Everything was great. Especially the wine & I love the atmosphere of small restaurants.

Amazing food, quality, presentation, portions on the gourmet side (but understandable). Lovely service and ambiance. As an Italian abroad I definitely recommend you to take your food fussy Italians friends here when they come visit!

A friend recommended to me and i was not disappointed! Went there for lunch. Food was delicious and the wine pairing was exquisite! Love how their menu is seasonal and ingredients were fresh. Staffs were friendly and nice. Very knowledgeable about the menu and their selection of wines. I will definitely revisit next time in Amsterdam.

I have been this place several times, and LOVE it. Booked this place half a month in advance (with a €30 deposit per person). I heard it’s one of the best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam, and honestly, it really impressed me. Compared to other fine dining spots, this one feels more grounded and genuine. No showy gimmicks — just great food and warm service. Although it was for a birthday meal, it didn’t have the festive vibe of somewhere like The White Room, but I still appreciated the cozy and authentic Italian feel (so many people saying “ciao”! 😂). We ordered the most expensive 7-course “BE ALL” tasting menu, which included both meat and seafood. No wine pairing this time, but we did try two different wines — both were fruity and quite nice. Highlights of the meal: • Main Course 1: Poached codfish with spinach and carrot purée, topped with green romesco sauce — surprisingly tasty. • Main Course 2: Lamb with beetroot jus, paired with artichoke, king oyster mushrooms, and broccoli. Flavorful and well-balanced. • Dessert was a real surprise — Italian sweets never disappoint! It included elderflower sorbet with chocolate mousse and a grape-based sauce, garnished with almond crumbs and fruit. What stood out the most? Even the vegetarian dishes were amazing. As someone who usually prefers meat, I ended up finishing all the veggie courses too. Turns out I don’t dislike vegetables — I just hadn’t had ones this good before! 🥹

We decided to go for the 5 courses tasting menu. The anti pasti was really good, the dishes were balanced and complex in flavors, bringing something special. Then, the pasta arrived and despite being good, it felt underwhelming compared to the anti pasti. To finish, we had duck beast as a main and it was the most underwhelming dish on the entire menu. So, overall was good food and atmosphere, but the decline with every dish let me feeling like I don't need to come back again, there's little room to be surprised here.

Pianeta Terra is a rare gem in Amsterdam. The Italian owners, who have lived here for 25 years, have rebuilt the true spirit of Italian cooking by putting territory and seasonality at the centre of every choice. They work with local producers and Slow Food Presidia, creating dishes that start from Italian tradition but are shaped by what the Dutch land offers in each season. The result is sincere, original and incredibly good. It was honestly one of the best meals I have ever had. I had fish and my husband had meat and both were exceptional. The fish in particular was unbelievably tender, with a depth of flavour I had never experienced before. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the respect with which they are treated. Dessert was unforgettable, a tiramisù with a subtle Japanese twist and a delicate rice pudding on top. A surprising combination that made the whole experience even more memorable. Pianeta Terra is a beautiful meeting point between Italy and the Netherlands and absolutely worth a visit.

Really wonderful restaurant in the center of Amsterdam. The location is very comfortable. Tucked away in an unassuming side street, the interior is well laid out and intelligently decorated with interesting pieces. The service was very attentive, leaving us to want for nothing. We tried the tasting menu with wine pairing, and were quite pleased with each of the dishes. It is important to note that this is not Italian cuisine, but an eclectic mix of European with some Asian influences, crafted by Italians (so of course very well executed). Each dish was well-balanced and had a solid flavor profile. Not overly complex but well done in each case. I will say that the one dish that stood out was an Asian-inspired starter involving a number of ingredients including cuttlefish and black rice. That particular dish was complex but perfectly done, and was the highlight of the evening. If that level of complexity could be incorporated into more of the dishes, the menu could only improve. The wine pairing I will also applaud, as each wine of our five courses was perfectly matched to the dish, including two styles which I normally am not fond of, but found in this case to be both complementary and enjoyable. Overall, a very enjoyable evening which motivates my imminent return. Well done.