The Pantry

I stumbled upon this place just by chance. I was so lucky to have done so!! Food was incredible and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to try authentic Dutch cuisine. I had one of the set menus and thoroughly enjoyed every single course. The staff were also amazing and took time to explain every single dish to me. I even went back the next day for another set menu and I would come again! If you are coming at peak hours, I definitely recommend booking.

This place was amazing! This was our first meal in Amsterdam and it was 10/10. My partner and I got one of the three-course meals, I got Menu 2 and it was delicious! We came for lunch and didn’t have a booking. Apparently half of the tables are for bookings and half are for walk ins, which is good to know because we thought we had missed out (had no booking). I highly recommend coming here to eat, it was quite around 3pm if you can hold off lunch until then, your chances of getting in are greater!

Authentic Dutch food. Had to queue for 30 minutes at 5:30pm. Make a reservation if you can! Food was amazing, really tasty. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very good, felt very comfortable eating in the restaurant. The staffs were very friendly as well. Reasonably priced. It was around €60 for everything that I ordered in the pictures below with 2 cans of coke.

Two of us visited the Pantry on a Sunday night at 1900 with reservation. Quite a number of guests waiting for seats. Reservation is a must. Tables were quite close but this didn’t affect our enjoyment. Food was excellent. We ordered typical Dutch ham, combination of fish and salted herring. The texture of the ham and the sauce were perfect. The fishes and the Dutch shrimps were all good. Highly recommended.

What a wonderful place to eat in Amsterdam! The food was amazing, good quality and very affordable! The chocolate mousse is a winner for sure! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. We were so lucky to get a spot outside, but with them being amazing I suggest to make a reservation in advance. :-) Menus are available in different languages too.

I rarely write reviews but had such a great experience that I promised the owner I'd write one. My family had two wonderful meals at The Pantry. We got there pretty late on our first night in Amsterdam without reservations. The owner said he'd try to get us in but no promises. We did get a table and are so glad we did. The owner and staff are wonderful, with great attitudes. It's a happy, busy place. Had the Dutch ham, bittenballs, herring, croquettes and the fabulous house beer. We came back two days later and managed to get in without waiting too long. Tried some different food and it was all great. The owner was very helpful when we asked for travel suggestions. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation if you're going to be in Amsterdam. You won't be disappointed. We didn't know where to go to eat Dutch food but feel so fortunate we found this place.

Lovely little restaurant serving traditional Dutch food. The decor is cute, like a grandma's house, with the random knickknacks on the walls. The service is no-frills, no-nonsense, Dutch hospitality at its finest. If you feel like they're being rude, keep in mind the Dutch are just very direct, and they mean no disrespect. The food is great and the beer especially made for them is pretty decent as well. Go early or make a reservation.

The ultimate Dutch food experience! I fell in love with Dutch food here. I tried the bitterballen and the Dutch goat cheese croquettes and they blew my mind. So crunchy and so fresh. The whole atmosphere was great and traditional, full of art and tulips. I went without a reservation but you should probably get one since it gets crowded! The service was friendly and super fast. The menu is written in multiple languages so there won’t be any barrier while ordering. As for the food, they also offer menu options for very affordable prices considering what’s included. It’s composed of an entree, main dish and a dessert. I think that was totally worth it. I recommend this place 101%.

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We wanted to try some classic Dutch food and the reviews led us here. Def a tourist spot tho You can order a la carte or get their set menus to try more things. Not really sure what we ate but overall, pleasantly surprised by the spread. The herring unexpectedly was a fav but probs bc I'm still going through my tinned fish phase. Tastes like a less pungent anchovy - def better with onions and pickles. Main dishes are a potato heavy so the cabbage added that much needed acidity (like warm pickles?). Loved the poffertjes Had this bouncy chew!! In the cup is vlaflip, a combo of vanilla custard, yogurt, and syrup. Kinda confusing but I still ate it. Overall, it's giving man (at sea) dinner with all the meats and potatoes. Set Menu 2 €28.50 Set Menu 3 €31.50 Set Menu 5 €39.95 더치 가정식(?) 먹어보고싶어서 찾아간 곳. 한인 블로그에서 발견해서 그런지 뭔가 입맛에 꽤 맞았다. 단품으로 주문도 가능한데 다양하게 맛보고 싶으면 세트 메뉴 추천 맛있다고 하기엔 애매하고 그냥 먹을만하다. 양도 많구 전체적으로 감자 위주의 식단이라서 완전 묵직한 식사였음. 5번 구성은 1번 메뉴를 확장한 거라 굳이 herring 안먹고 싶으면 1&2 세트로 주문하기. 요 두가지 구성이 제일 좋았음.

What a gem. It was my first time trying Dutch food so I was both excited and hesitant. The staff were just so lovely and attentive, someone was always there smiling and laughing and it helped create a really cost, homey atmosphere. I had the beef and onion stew and I thought that all the elements combined played very well with each other. If I had to complain, the only thing would be that the meat was a bit tough, but nothing absolutely crazy! I also had the apple pie, which was great.

Awesome dining experience! Arrived on a Monday around 2pm and it was quite bustling; almost all the tables were taken but luckily we didn't have to wait. We were looking for a place with traditional Dutch food and this place did not disappoint! Both meals we tried were delicious and fresh. We paired them with local wine and beer, also very tasty and a great accompaniment. Ambiance was also very cute with traditional decorations and a sweet homey vibe. Would love to go back on my next Amsterdam trip!

So glad I came here! I came here around 7:30 for dinner, and got a table before the huge line formed. I got the dinner set, which came with pea soup, a sausage dish, and a yogurt dessert. The meal felt quite honey, and rather healthy too. I was uncomfortably full by the end but it eas a worthwhile dining experience :)

This was a cool spot! We had traditional Dutch food. The wait staff were pretty friendly. They even went all the way to their storage (off site) to fetch a bottle of port for me to try. Definitely get a reservation as it is a small space. I would recommend!

Super tiny place, don't be surprised if you end up sharing your table with strangers! It was warm and chaotic in there but the waitstaff was incredibly bubbly and chipper. I ordered the what I call mashed potatoes combo sampler with smoked sausage. They proved me right in that you can never go wrong with mashed potatoes even if you add sauerkraut or kale. But the smoked sausage was the star. I'm from Texas y'all and this was amazingly smoky flavored and delicious. This was a great place to sample traditional Dutch food and in a location close to many places you can walk off that food to!

Recommended by Olga the concierge at our hotel. She said that they serve casual authentic Dutch food. It's small, but if we go without a reservation and stand there, we will get inside. There were tables out front as well. Tables were very close together & we heard many different languages here. The menu was 20 pages thick, overwhelming! Then there were 4 prix fixe specials of the day. I ordered the traditional hut spot with a meatball carrots and onions, while my husband had a sea bass meal. We both enjoyed our meal. My meatball was covered in a salty gravy with mounds of mashed potatoes mixed with carrots & onions. Portions were generous, service on point & helpful and our lunches were tasty.

One of my favorite meals out of my trip. My friend found this place and made us a reservation. The Pantry is known for making Dutch meals, something you strangely can't find downtown. The restaurant is small, so you really need a reservation. I'm a vegetarian and found the perfect dish, so much flavor and a reasonable price. Casserole 14.95 - (leek, onions, curry, Old Amsterdam cheese and mashed potatoes) My friend ordered the MENU 1 -24.50 APPETIZER- Pea soup with rye bread and bacon MAIN DISH - Combination of stew, kale stew and sauerkraut stew served with a smoked sausage or a meatball She wasn't as happy with her meal, because the kale and sauerkraut mash. The rest was a hit. Her takeaway was that she took a risk and tried. On the other hand she ordered some extra sides and was very happy. My only issue was that I ordered a medium beer and a water. My walk back was horrible! I had to pee twice! Ended up paying at McDonald's and then made it to Primark's 4th floor toilet. Get a beer only if you don't have to walk far back to your hotel.

I was told before not to trust a place that served food with the country's flag on it. There's no surer sign of a tourist trap. But The Pantry was such a nice intro to Dutch cuisine, I don't care if it's a bit touristy. I mean, isn't Amsterdam in general a little touristy? The Pantry serves many traditional Dutch dishes, which you can order a-la-carte, but you can also order as part of set menus. We went with Set Menu #1 which included pea soup, hutspot (a potato/carrot mash) boerenkoolstamppot (a potato/kale mash) and zuurkoolstamppot (a potato/saurkraut mash) with sausage, and vanilla custard as dessert. We also added an order of the famous pickled herring. The pea soup was very savoury and comforting, with pieces of bacon inside. The various mashes were decent and paired nicely with sausage, though not anything I would crave again. However, the dish I fell in love with and would order multiple more times during my visit was pickled herring. Don't let the exoticness scare you away, it kind of tastes like a really decadent piece of sashimi. Somehow the raw onions work super well with fatty fish and now I feel like adding onions to more fish dishes at home. The ambiance of the restaurant is also summed up by the word cozy. There are beautiful Dutch style blue and white porcelains decorating the walls. The servers were super friendly. The restaurant is quite small though but luckily they also allow reservations. There was something extremely comfortable about eating some hot soup in the corner of this tiny restaurant as we watched it pour rain outside. A lovely experience for our first restaurant in the Netherlands.

This was a traditional dutch restaurant in Amsterdam that I went to dinner for one night while visiting the city. I recommend making reservations as this place is small and can get busy. I opted for the combination menu #1 that came with Pea-soup with rye bread and smoked bacon, Combination of hutspot, boerenkoolstamppot and zuurkoolstamppot served with a meatball and Vlaflip (vanilla custard with yoghurt and fruit syrup). All of the food tasted so good! Especially the pea soup. Delicious. This meal was very filling as the hutspot are very heavy! Out of the 3 I liked the one with the carrots the best. My sister had a similar dish with sausage and we both agreed that the food was good but filling! Highly recommend visiting if your looking some traditional dutch food!

Came here for some traditional Dutch food. I ended up getting the Hutspot with a meatball (instead of the sausage). I felt like the meatball needed some seasoning, so I just got every bite with some of the mashed potetos/carrots and gravy. That helped a lot. I washed it all down with an apple juice. Service was good but restaurant is small. I recommend making a resy online!

Very good traditional Dutch restaurant. It's the best one I found in Amsterdam. They have pre fix meals that are a good option and easy way to try things, especially if you don't know what to order. The staff are multilingual and friendly. Make sure you have reservations it's busy. Old style decor inside it's worth trying.

Fantastic Authentic Dutch cuisine. Such quaint and beautiful restaurant. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. It's highly popular with tourists and locals. The restaurant is very small and gets crowded and tight very quickly but that's part of the Dutch culture. The decor is absolutely stunning and traditional. Definitely worth a try if you haven't been. Anything on the menu looks wonderful. The menu is only 2 pages long, but comes in about 7 different languages. Food is wonderful. Tried the gerookte osseworst appetizer and it was AMAZING the main meal was great, but the stroopwafel ice cream was my highlight.

It's really all about the ambiance, which is tight, but homey and cute. The staff was friendly. The food was great, but you know.... Lots of potatoes in various formats and for meat and potato folks, this is dreamy. We all enjoyed our meals and would recommend. You'll need reservations.

It is truly worth the wait. The staff is amazing. I thought they were the owners..that is how much pride they take. We ended up going back another night just for the pancakes. Delicious.

Good traditional Dutch restaurant. The service was definitely nicer to us once they found out we had a reservation. Before that, they just kept bouncing us between people saying "oh my colleague will talk to you" when none of them wanted to talk to us lol. The food was def hearty Dutch food and I got thr hutpot with sausage. The sausage was super salty and the gravy and potatoes were bland, so together they made a good combo. The bitterballen tasted a bit over fried, either fried too long or fried in old oil, had that kinda burnt taste. Partner liked the fondue here better than in Paris. Slightly different cheese and he preferred it here.

This restaurant is very small, cramped and stuffy but the food is traditional Dutch food and tasted lovely and the waitresses were attentive and friendly. However looks can be deceiving. Firstly I couldn't see a drinks menu so ordered a Coke that came without ice. I ordered the number 3 menu which was a selection of sausages, beef stew and what I thought was included in the price I got charged separately for which was the chocolate mousse and eggnog so when the bill came I was surprised by the extra costs and the 9% service charge. I felt like they have taken advantage of a young woman who was on her own and I guess they did as I didn't say anything but an absolute joke and a bunch of conning money grabbers, please be aware and speak up, wish I had!

Nice experience, the staff is super kind and while the restaurant is often jam packed we were seated earlier than our reservation time at 10pm after waiting 30 min. For food we ordered the fish combination plate to try smoked eel, pickled herring and Dutch shrimp. I personally loved the shrimp and eel (similar to smoked salmon in flavor) but the pickled herring for me was not pickled enough and didn't have much flavor. We also got the shrimp croquettes which were nicely fried but a big heavy. It's essentially a shrimp version of bitterballen. We also got the steak and chicken satay for entrees. The steak was just ok - the cook was good but the cut of meat just wasn't very flavorful or tender. It's definitely much harder to find good steak in Europe compared to the US. The chicken satay was a bit of a gamble but it was yummy with a good peanut sauce and we liked the fresh salad that accompanied it.

I have to say that this has been my most favorite place to go when im here Its 2023 and im glad they still exist The food are still good, you just have to make reservations before coming even on a Sunday They have a combination menu which is more affordable and your tummy will be full! You will get the soup to dessert for a pirce of 22€ I chose menu#1 The ambiance is still cool though its really tiny

Delicious Dutch food. Small, very friendly staff, delicious food. Make a reservation.

As our only night in Amsterdam, we settled on coming here. It was a walk to it from our hotel. But when we got there, it was super crowded. They had a wait for tables, but luckily we got seated quickly before the true rush began. Also, having a reservation is always good and I would highly recommend it.The seating and tables were very close together, so I guess if you enjoy nice open spaces in restaurants, this might not be a spot that would be interested in. However, if you don't mind the tight spaces, this place is a wonderful spot to visit and eat at. Indoors, again while cozy, was very well decorated with all sorts of things hanging on the walls to stare at. The ambiance was busy, but a good type of busy and not chaotic. So what did I get? We first started off the meal with croquettes. The mustard sauce was great compliment. After that, I ordered the beef stew with potatoes and red cabbage as my main dish. I wanted to get something different, but the stew was a staple. It was tasty! Though, knowing beef stew can be a bore at sometimes this place had a good amount of flavor. It came along with red cabbage and a mound of mashed potatoes. For dessert, we shared the apple pie with whipped cream and it was tasty! And to pair with the dessert I had to definitely try out the liquer, which was elderflower flavored. I would definitely recommend to try the liquer here as they're the ones who make them! Overall, would definitely recommend The Pantry. I would have to say though to reserve a table before going. It gets super busy, and if you don't get a table you might be waiting for a while. Big parties, probably not the best idea either, but there are bigger tables outside. The food was great, the service was great as well, so I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

We highly enjoyed the Dutch goat cheese croquettes. Probably could have used a second order since there are only three small ones. The sausage was good and the food felt very traditional. I did not love everything, but the food was outside my comfort zone and that is no reflection on the quality. Our waiter recommended a great light beer that I enjoyed. We ended our meal with mini pancakes. I felt like they have a great portion size for those. It would be helpful to have a reservation here, but we did not have one and were able to get a table for two fairly quickly. Inside has a nice local aesthetic. Smaller restaurant.

Absolutely amazing hospitality! We loved trying traditional Dutch food tonight at dinner for our honeymoon. Everyone made sure that we were well taken care of and shared some of the local spirits with us for our celebration. Cute interior with traditional decor and plates. We ordered the #2 & #3 meal specials. Highly recommend to try this place and make a reservation a week in advanced!

Amazing meal! Do make reservations. We arrived early but table was available just exactly at the reserved time. The place is small and cozy and staff is extremely friendly. The menu comes in several different languages. We opted to go a la carte; combination of fish (FYI shrimp cocktail is small shrimp not what you imagine as large cocktail shrimp), the sea bass, and beef stew. We also got the apple pie with ice cream added on. All of it was so delicious and piping hot! Loved the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere here for a traditional Dutch meal. Will definitely make our way here again one day.

Excellent food and friendly service. We had the bitterballen, beef stew with mash and cabbage, and combination hutspot, boerenkoolstamppot, and zuurkoolstamppot with sausage. Washed it down with their homemade trippel. Everything was delicious and our plates were cleaned! Will be coming back here again to try the rest of the menu. Thanks for your hospitality!

So amazing!! Staff is so amazingly friendly! We were lucky and got an outdoor table fairly quickly. I got the oven dish and the bf got the combination. Both dishes were simply amazing! We got the vlaflip, which consists of yogurt, custard, and syrup, and it was interestingly delicious. It does tend to get busy and the inside was very tightly packed, but so worth the wait to get some traditional food!

Good, typical food. Friendly service and nice ambiance. Their fixed menu options are great!

Solid 3.5 starts..it was crazy busy..but they fit us in... Food was good..ate it all.. But imo across the street establishment. ..was much better overall.. I recommend

This restaurant is very small. It's highly suggested that you get a reservation. We lucked out and showed up at opening and got a table. A few after us were turned away for not having a reservation. Traditional Dutch home style food here. Food that makes you warm and fuzzy inside. Staff are friendly and food is quite filling.

Our favorite restaurant in Amsterdam for the authentic Dutch dining experience. Food, Service, and Ambiance are perfect

Very happening place in Amsterdam. Be prepared to wait if you do not have a reservation. Waited 1 hour, 24 minutes to be seated outside in the cold because it was full. Several people waited too. Waiter was nice and kept updating us for wait time. Good customer service and friendly. Got salmon and mashed potatoes and it was delicious. My sis got a vegetarian meal and she said it was good. Cabbage was good. Expensive like everything else in Amsterdam but worth the try. Would I wait again in the cold, maybe not but wanted to try the food since it received good review.

Amazing staff with amazing food! I cannot recommend this place enough but I do recommend making a reservation as they do stay full. The atmosphere is very homey and the staff make you feel very welcome and are super genuine. The best meal I've had in Europe during my vacation, loved the shrimp croquettes and the sea bass with mashed potatoes and veggies were delicious. My boyfriend had the hutspot with sausage and the portion was huge, he ate the entire plate. Lastly the caramel ice cream With caramel waffle and whip cream didn't stand a chance lol if I'm ever back in Amsterdam I will make sure I come back!

Our 1st experience with authentic Dutch food and we loved it. They gave us the best recommendations and were so sweet and friendly. They accommodated us for dinner cuz we were leaving the next day. Food was excellent we had the menu 1 and everything was tasty and hearty. We added 2 started and shared my husband and I and were very full. My favorite bites were the sausage in the main dish and the goat cheese croquettes

We were lucky as we were able to get seated within 5 minutes. This is a popular spot to stop by if you want a menu with traditional Dutch food. There is limited outdoors seating. We started our meals with some bitterballen. For the entree, I had the small sole fish filet. If you don't like bones in your fish, I wouldn't recommend this dish. If you don't mind, it was a good lighter dish compared to all the beef stews on the menu. We ended dinner with apple pie. I would definitely recommend it.

Had the menu #2, the goat cheese croquettes were amazing. The baked dish reminded me of a shepherds pie, it was absolutely delicious. The service was also outstanding. And it a real nice place. Make sure you get a reservation well in advance if you want to go for dinner. For lunch we needed to book 3 days in advance.

Excellent place to visit for classic Dutch food! If visiting Amsterdam, this place is a must if you want to try some Dutch traditional classics!

I was a little skeptical about going to this place because I had never had Dutch food and I was under the impression it wasnt gonna be as delicious or seasoned. but color surprised because I was so happy that we went here. The ambience was really nice and warm and very homey, the service was quick and I really enjoyed the food

I lucked out and got a reservation for 6:30. We arrived at 6:15 and we were seated. The menus came and we ordered a Dutch wine and a aperol spritzer. The soup was out of this world. Thick, rich, a few pieces of sausage. Yum The ham sandwich was different a bit fatty but the mustard was the bomb. The croquettes were rich, creamy and I would definitely recommend it. We were enjoying our appetizers when all the lights and fan went out. Next was a happy birthday song and the whole restaurant sang. Special meal 1included a meatball with 3 different kinds of mashed potatoes. One with carrots, one scoop with sauerkraut and the other with kale. Great stuff. The wife had meal # 2, cauliflower and a ground steak some cheese and a seasoning that is like cumin, who knows it was delicious . They were both great. This place is legit real Dutch food. The specials came with dessert. Pancakes for dessert are you nuts, but it was sweet like a donut. I had the custard, I didn't like but my wife really enjoyed it. Who knew. I ate her mini pancakes dusted with powdered sugar. Bottom line, come but make a reservation. The line at 7:30 was long. The price in 2022 for special 1 was 22.50 and special 2 was 26.50

Great and friendly service. Dutch food is very good. It's a must do when in Amsterdam.

Great location for post museum meal. Just a few minutes walk from the Rijksmuseum. We sat outside at this charming busy spot, and had a hearty meal as we watched the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam go by. The blankets provided on the back of each chair was a nice touch- and were being used by most. . We selected one of the daily specials that started with goat cheese croquettes on a bed of greens, then to a traditional Dutch dish of cauliflower, ground beef, potatoes, onions in a creamy curry, cheese sauce that was outstanding. It was served piping hot in an oval Ramekin. Perfect for sharing and hearty enough for two. Dessert was Dutch pancakes with butter and powdered sugar. Service was fantastic, cheerful and very attentive. Can't wait to go back before the end of our holiday.

First meal in Amsterdam. Reservations at 11:30am. Arrived on time, seated right away at this warm and cozy country-style restaurant with wooden furniture and furnishings. Quick delivery of orders. Both the Smoked Eel on Toasts and Herring on toasts were fresh and delicious. The Cauliflower/Potato/Ground Beef/Cheese Casserole was flavorful and filling. Poffertjes were pillowy soft and just yummy little pancakes. Also tried a few slices of the sausage from a friend's plate and that was juicy. Will definitely want to eat here again. Service was really fast. We were seated at the inner most section of the restaurant with my back facing the entrance. Was completely surprised by the number of diners when we were leaving and the long line of customers eagerly waiting for their turn to get seated and fed.

Wonderful place to grab a Dutch meal! Small restaurant; we arrived mid-afternoon and didn't have a reservation. Staff was wonderful and super friendly! Some tables are shares and it's very small inside. Food was great, we really enjoyed this place!

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What a great find! Amazing service. Unfussy, super tasty local flavors presented simply and expertly. Homey atmosphere with eclectic decor. Highly recommend the menu pre-fixe options -- super great value with a starter, main and dessert. Wish we were staying longer so that we could have a second visit! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063609280390

Dear Craig, What a gem! If you're looking for an authentic meal from Amsterdam this is the place to go. You better be hungry too because the portions are large. We started with soup. The Tomato soup was great, not creamy which is the way I like it. After trying the split Pea soup, there is no question. You've got to get the split pea soup. Flavors were string and delicious. The soup comes with a strange yet tasty bread, deli meat and spicy mustard The cheese fondue had a beer flavor to it that was unique. Must try. For the main meal we had sausage and sauerkraut. The sauerkraut was mixed with potato...I think and was amazing. I would like to go back and try the meatball instead of the sausage next time. The sausage was a link and not my favorite. The staff was so kind and inviting. Jack

Popped in here after seeing so many great reviews and I'm glad did. The place is quite small, but that adds to the coziness. Food is hearty and perfect for cold winter night. Service was also excellent. Glad I stopped by!

Delicious foods, nice cozy atmosphere, good service. The steamed sea bass and the shrimp croquettes are delicious Yes will recommend to a friend. Yes will go back again!

Great experience and super friendly, multilingual staff. We got seated quickly and the food was great

One of my favorite places in Amsterdam! Make a reservation or you will be waiting quite a bit for a table. The restaurant is small and crowded but it only adds to the character and ambiance of the place. Ask for their favorite dishes and try something new! Food is delicious and portions are large but enough for 1 person to be satisfied. Don't skip the dessert!