Bistrot Neuf in Haarlemmerbuurt

Had a fantastic meal, great place!

Great place and a must try! Andreas was very helpful with us

INCREDIBLE! I tried most of the dishes on the menu and I must say that they were not only refined, but the quality of the ingredients was excellent. The service was IMPECCABLE. A big thank you to Ben who had excellent advice regarding wines and selections. I highly recommend this restaurant and definitely plan to return!

The food here is delicious! We'll definitely come back again!

My friend and I visited Neuf after work and were looking forward to experiencing the food. We were dressed casually, but I believe true hospitality should never depend on a guest’s appearance. Unfortunately, our first impression was disappointing. We stood at the entrance for several minutes while multiple staff members saw us but made no effort to greet us. One waiter even looked away as we tried to get his attention. Thankfully, a gentleman from the kitchen eventually welcomed us. The waitress with glasses was exceptional—warm, professional, and knowledgeable. She was genuinely the highlight of our evening. The presentation was elegant and most dishes were enjoyable. However, the lobster pasta was underwhelming. The portion of lobster was minimal, with the shell largely empty and filled instead with small shrimp, which made the dish feel less premium than expected. We spent nearly two hours dining and paid around €160, a price we were happy to pay. What disappointed us most was not the bill, but the feeling that we were not treated with the same warmth and attention as other guests. To end the evening, dessert was served while our table was still covered with dirty plates and crumbs, with a clean spoon placed directly onto the unclean table. For a restaurant at this level, that attention to detail was unexpectedly lacking. Neuf has a beautiful concept, but luxury is defined by genuine hospitality and consistency—not by appearances.

The ambience, food, and service were excellent! Everything we ordered was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Our hotel bartender recommended this place, what a great find!

Beautiful dishes and a good explanation of how everything is made and what ingredients it contains. Drinks with every dish, usually wine, that pair well with the dish.

We had a delicious meal and what an extensive wine selection! The menu paired with a lovely Bordeaux and a glass of bubbly beforehand. We were completely spoiled!

One of the best meals I've had in my life. Service could have been a bit better but the food was so good I didn't even mind.

What a delightful place for a Burgundian dinner. Many Mediterranean influences, but the foundation is the balance of flavors from French cuisine. The service was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. Thomas pampered us from A to Z and provided expert advice.

Yesterday, we had dinner at Neuf with six people. Nice restaurant with friendly service! Food was fine and delicious wines that were affordable. However, one caveat: sitting at a small table with six people is quite a challenge. Elbows frequently bumped into each other. That was a shame! The wait for our dessert was too long, which was a pity; they did come to let us know.

Great good friendly and professional staff. I recommend and will return!

From the moment we walked in, we felt right at home. Tygo helped us incredibly well; his product knowledge, his enthusiasm, and the way he thought along with us made our evening complete. The food was fantastic too. 10/10

Highly recommended. Fantastic food, wonderful wines, and very professional service. A minor difference of opinion regarding an Irish Coffee was resolved professionally. Thanks!

An absolutely fantastic dining experience! Both dishes in Neuf were incredibly delicious and well worth trying. The tartare was perfectly seasoned and paired beautifully with the crispy bread, while the crème brûlée was rich and creamy with a perfectly caramelized crust, topped with a scoop of ice cream that offered a unique and delightful contrast. Highly recommended and I will definitely be coming back!

Whilst the menu was not extensive, the Flat Iron Steak was the best I have ever had - it was well paired with a bottle of red wine. Very much worth a visit.

Bistrot Neuf has been on our to visit for a while now. We used a special occasion to visit and we were pleased with the experience. The service was great and the server was friendly and knowledgeable. The mussels with 'nduja sauce were fenomal and overall all the food was nicely balanced, with distinct flavours and well executed. The only small downside is, being a small location, the level of noise is quite high which at times can disrupt the pleasant experience. Nonetheless we will go back soon, perhaps on a less busy night.

Great restaurant. Just had a delicious lunch. Nice selection of wines. Good menu with fine products.

I really wanted to like this restaurant. But, they sat us at the very back (reservations are optional, and they had a nearly empty house). The beef dish for two was undercooked and hard to eat. The oysters and fries were pretty great. Wine list pretty great. Maybe the beef dish was culturally accurate and perfectly cooked. I don’t know. But it was full of fat and I couldn’t eat it. To me, that’s not a great meal. I hope they can improve, because, absent that dish (our shared main course), I’d have given a perfect 5.

Called in for a couple of wines and croquets. Exceptional wine list and expert service from all staff. We we were particularly impressed with Thomas who was very attentive and friendly

We loved every minute of our time at the restaurant. The wine was delicious. The service was excellent as was the food. I had the special fois gras stack and it was quite fun. My husband had the fish and it was delicious especially the sauce. Perhaps the most fun was watching the kitchen perform.

Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. A bit on the expensive side, but quality.

The food was exceptionally delicious!!! A huge selection of wines, but very limited in terms of beer varieties. The service was very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.

Thank you team! It was delicious!!

Arrived early for a reservation and they fit us right in. Tasting menu was out of this world. Main was a lamb dish, starter was octopus carpaccio and desert was a celebration of in season strawberries! Added the namesake brioche and our waiter recommended a superb glass of wine just to pair with the duck Fois and rich lobster mayonnaise. Could not recommend this spot any higher - 10 out of 5!!!!

Mussels are tremendous. Decor is sharp and upscale.

Stopped in for a glass of wine and the food smelled so good we made reservations for dinner the next night! It was delicious!

One delightful experience is to pick a place at random from Google maps and then discover you picked a memorable spot. Neuf features both a small and full menu. During our visit, we at fresh oysters from Ireland, France, and Holland. We also enjoyed delicious escargot. Be sure and order bread with your meal as you will want to use it to mop your plate :-) There is a full wine list and and cocktails. My partner enjoyed a Kir Royale and I had a Valette from Languedoc. Our server was friendly and attentive. You should definitely visit here if you are in Amsterdam.

I had a delightful lunch at Bistrot Neuf and was thoroughly impressed by the culinary quality. The food is clearly prepared with a lot of expertise—the flavors were sophisticated, well-balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. It is the kind of place that makes you appreciate fine dining in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Speaking of the setting, the ambiance is fantastic; it has that classic bistro feel that is both stylish and cozy, making it perfect for a long, enjoyable lunch. The service was professional and very polite, though it was a bit on the slower side, likely because the kitchen takes such care with each dish. Personally, I didn't mind the pace as it allowed me to soak in the atmosphere, but it's something to note if you're in a hurry. Overall, the combination of excellent food and a wonderful environment makes this a must-visit. It’s a true gem for food lovers looking for a high-quality meal in a beautiful space!

Had a wonderful private dinner with ~20 colleagues at Neuf. Kind and helpful support in planning the event, friendly and attentive service during the dinner. Delicious dishes including great care to cater to guests with dietary restrictions. Would highly recommend for both private and professional occasions.

We had a delicious meal. For lunch, we shared the steak tartare and the octopus carpaccio (delicious), in between the quail with blueberry sauce (highly recommended by the extremely friendly waitress), and finished with a brioche each with duck liver and lobster (you'll come back for that).

Great and cosy restaurant with tasty small menu!

It was our favorite restaurant before but now not any more We where last weekend in this restaurant after a long time be away It was a disaster the service was bad the service was bad They serve the dishes very basic and reasonable price but problem is the side dishes are extreme expensive before bread was included in the meals now they charge you for bread, 4 half slices euro 5 en for a small fries they charge euro 6 For us is simple … NO Neuf any more. They take you for a ride there

A franch type of Bistro restaurant. The staff makes the place to be very good. Food is nice and good, very well presented but portions are small. Extensive wine list with a great selection. In the center of the city...nice !

Great dinner at Bistrot Neuf. The bouillabaisse was rich and flavorful, and the fish (dorade and catch of the day) was fresh and perfectly cooked. Escargots were good, though not as memorable as in France. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Simple pairing with sparkling water made everything feel balanced. Would recommend.

Second time there. Excellent wines, service and food. Oysters, bouillabaisse and escargot today, all outstanding.

A very good experience in this refined, elegant and quiet restaurant. Excellent cuisine for fish and seafood lovers.

We used to like this bistro. Food was good and tasty but this trip, we visited again and was disappointed. The menu was scaled back and many of our favourites were no longer available. Fresh seafood/fishes were no longer displayed etc. Many of the items we had were either too overpowering, like the sauerkraut or too citric (over reliance on vinegarand citrus stuff). Service was still excellent and place was still nice and clean though.

The wine list was extensive, the atmosphere was fantastic, the oysters were delicious, and the service was excellent.

Excellent restaurant with simple and delicious cuisine. A nice wine selection. My go-to address in Amsterdam.

Disappointing. The shrimp croquettes came straight out of a frozen carton (the packaging was visible in the open kitchen). Same with the fries and all the sauces. The main course was underwhelming: bland, lacking any real flavor or seasoning. For a place trying hard to give fine-dining vibes (and charging accordingly) the absolute basics should at least be made in-house.

For years, delicious French bistro food, excellent wines, and incredibly hospitable service have guaranteed a fantastic evening. Just make sure you bring good company!

I loved it, excellent setting, great menu, excellent dishes, friendly service, simply great, we'll be back

It was a really great experience from the oyster tasting to the desert and the different wines that we tried. Service is really nice as well. Looking forward to my next trip in Amsterdam to enjoy this place again.

Brilliant.One of the best restaurant I have tried in the city. Highly recommended. It was my first time there, and I loved it; I plan to go back. I ordered the brioche neuf and the fish of the day as my main course. It was a white fish, absolutely delicious, and came with mashed potatoes and spinach. And what can I say about the starter? An excellent choice. The brioche with lobster, duck liver, and truffle sauce was a great success. The waitress who served me was incredibly friendly and charming.

Had christmas dinner here. All is fine but the food is just nothing really special, nor were the wines, compared to the price

Yes, dear reader, a bit of a strange experience upon arrival. I had made a reservation through TheFork. Then it turns out reservations aren't going through because there's been a dispute. It's been going on for a while now. Still unresolved. Fortunately, the bistro wasn't full, and we got a table and then enjoyed a truly delicious meal. Excellent. Definitely worth repeating.

Great service and a fantastic host, Noa(h). Good food and a great atmosphere.

Ate here for Christmas, the decorations were poor, the staff wasn't dressed up nicely, the food was too little, there was no atmosphere. 6 people €1000 for what!!!! No, never again.

Infant babies at fine late evening dining?? Say no. The screaming ruins everyone's dinner. It's up to you to let young parents know a fine dining place is no place for screaming babies. My waiter was great, the food was lovely, but a screaming baby at 22:00 is just not ok. So no 5 stars. Sorry.

Everything was absolutely impeccable from start to finish. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, genuinely curious, and truly dedicated, which made the entire experience even more special. Thanks to his thoughtful recommendation, we trusted the chef’s selection completely blind and were rewarded with a wonderful surprise tasting menu. Just before Christmas, it was an especially fantastic and festive culinary journey. The wine and champagne selection deserves special praise as well – a perfect 10/10.

Once again, I dined in the "little room" with a group. Nine of us were served the chef's menu. This time, it was a bit disappointing. A charcuterie board bridged the first hour before a cold fish appetizer, which tasted rather strange. When explaining the menu, at least mention that this fish dish is cold. Then came a bisque, tasty but at a very low temperature. If you mention it, you're told that's how it's supposed to be. As if I were eating this for the first time. The duck main course, on the other hand, was delicious. The dessert wasn't outstanding, but it was tasty. I was a bit worried because there were two people at the table with nut allergies, and they weren't sure if the "kletskopje" (small dish) could contain something like that. The wines, again, were impeccable. In short, a somewhat disappointing experience; I've had much better meals here. After this disappointing experience and posting my review above, I was surprised to receive a call from Ben a few days later. He was very sorry that we had such a disappointing dinner and invited us to come back so they could rectify the situation. The two of us did so, and we enjoyed a very delicious four-course dinner with a matching wine pairing. I really appreciate that a previous mistake is being rectified in this way. Thank you for this wonderful evening.

Very good french restaurant. With wine is not a cheap place but if you are willing to pay for a nice french meal with a nice atmosphere, it is worth it!

Neuf was recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. Cozy place. Very friendly staff. Delicious food at fair prices. Wine list with great options and variety. Just missed the a la cart options to also be offered on a menu as the menu available seemed a bit limited so the waiters needed to inform us what the other options were and check the prices. Apart from that, it's a 10/10 bistrot. I'll definitely be back!

Food was really tasty but staff was extremely rude. Told me to shutdown my FaceTime because it’s not allowed.. tourist area trying to call my family? Spent slot of money and it’s was really wueit

Excellent restaurant. Favorite in the Haarlemmerdijk area

Overpriced average food, SUPER loud, waitstaff was inattentive, not sure why you need a reservation but you do, give yourself plenty of time, you’ll need it

It is a lovely spot in the heart of Amsterdam. Perfect for anyone who loves French cuisine, their dishes are delicious and beautifully presented. It’s also a great place to stop by for a glass of wine and some small bites.

Super fun and cozy restaurant, good food, and excellent service from Tygo. Truly a gem.

We had an absolutely fantastic dinner experience here. Excellent and attentive service, knowledgeable about their wines. Cuisine with an original twist.

I'd go back in a heartbeat. We were short on time and ordered a la carte. Starters? Lobster bisque (fantastic) and pate (great). Then share the sirloin with Bordelaise sauce. It was perfectly cooked with fries and salad. No time for dessert, unfortunately. Make a booking, it gets crowded.

Delicious food and wines. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very considerate with allergies

On my way to and from Italy several times a year, I always enjoy lunch or dinner at this great discovery - my favorite restaurant in Amsterdam. I am a fan of this bistro-style cuisine and it manages to stay true but also carries the local influence. Oysters are always pristine, the pates are top-notch, and the main plates never disappoint. And it would be a big mistake to not mention the fantastic wine list. Many very good selections by the glass, and a wonderful selection of bottles. Bravo!

Beautifully renovated. Very friendly staff and delicious food. Definitely recommended!!

A very welcoming restaurant. Especially at the bar, you can enjoy a wonderful meal. The staff works quickly and is very helpful. The food was delicious; I really can't fault it. The atmosphere is lovely. And wow, what a wine selection! So much choice, it's unbelievable! I had no idea what to choose, but luckily the staff certainly knows how to help, which is great. If good wines are important to you, this is the place to go. They're affiliated with the Chabrol Winery, which is right next door and a household name in Amsterdam. So, in my opinion, it's a truly compelling combination of good food and wonderful wines.

What a very nice restaurant, the staff was excellent and the food was perfect

My husband and I had a lovely dinner at this restaurant, which we randomly selected during a walk in Amsterdam. Lucky for us, they had one table available on a busy Friday evening! The food and drinks were fantastic. We basically just followed all the recommendation from the gentlemen who took care of us: thank you Noa!! Can only recommend !

Great fine dining experience almost a Michelin star experience. I have been to some michelin restaurants and the service is comparable, the chefs menu is cardully crafted with heavy rich dishes being softend with some acidic or sweetness with for example a piece of grapefruit. Would really recommend this place if you want the full michelin star experience inside the city center. Service was great they even made seperate dishes if you are allergic to lactose for example.

The service was very attentive and friendly. We were able to sit at a table without a reservation, and our dogs were welcome too. The food and drinks were delicious, and the staff were very friendly throughout the evening. I had to give it one star for the ambience. It was very, very loud in the restaurant. At times, we almost had to shout at each other to be able to speak.

While on holiday in Amsterdam, I stumbled upon this restaurant completely by chance. From the outside it looked rather ordinary, even modest – but once inside, the experience turned out to be one of the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant. The atmosphere was wonderfully cozy, with a relaxed and welcoming service that immediately made us feel at home. It’s the kind of place where you could happily sit for hours without any sense of hurry. The food crowned the experience. We started with oysters, followed by the 4-course menu with wine pairing, and the whole combination was excellent – the balance of flavors and attention to detail were simply superb. The wine pairings complemented the dishes perfectly. Excellent place – easily in my top 5 restaurants! Service was flawless, the atmosphere warm and comfortable. Two hours flew by, and I know I’ll definitely return on my next visit to Amsterdam. Tip: if you want to make sure you get a table, book in advance. There’s a €25 reservation fee, but it’s deducted from the final bill.

Such a cute French spot with a really cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious – probably the best escargots I’ve had in the Netherlands! A lovely place for an authentic French dining experience. Highly recommend. You should reserve a place as they are quite busy, especially on weekends.

Brilliant wine selection and high quality food.

Great bistro, very pleasant atmosphere, friendly service, and superb dishes. The lamb was excellent, as were the ravioli. The desserts were delicious, especially the orange crêpe suzette. A fairly extensive wine list is very enjoyable. A very good and pretty "French" bistro.

La comida era mediocre, aunque se podía ver que trataban de ser un restaurante con clase. Servicio descuidado y cansado. La factura también estaba mal.

Fantastic. That's the perfect word for this restaurant. Service, food, and ambiance—it's all there.

Beautiful classic dishes, delicious food. The service and friendliness of the staff were excellent.

We enjoyed dinner there the night earlier that we felt it important to just stop by the next evening for a glass of wine.

Food was absolutely delicious. We got the 5 course meal and everything was so well done. Super fresh. Wine was great as well. Staff and service was on point. Atmosphere was warm and cozy. Worth dropping by.

It was a beautiful restaurant and the dishes were really delicious. My husband and I went there for the second time in a row and ordered dinner. After I asked for the bill, I was surprised that they had added 10 euros for the bread, unfortunately.

Simply disgusting food. It is absolutely unclear what you are paying for here. They brought a set of oysters, which were ROTTEN!!! But yes, thank you, they deigned to exclude them from the bill. Tasteless ravioli, miserable tartare with the taste of soggy bread, not fresh meat. Thank God we did not order anything else. Do not go to this place. Go anywhere, but not here. One star for the nice waitress.

I'd already dined here three times, two years ago. Compared to then, this time I found the service very slow, and the quality generally much lower than in the past. Absolutely terrible value for money. We ordered a brownie for dessert, and it arrived with an absurd, tasteless, and inconsistent jumble of ingredients. I don't know if I'll be back again.

Delicious and friendly! Conveniently located near the station!

A weird mix of upscale restaurant and casual bistro. €80 for 16 medium-sized oysters is just way too expensive.

Amazing and wide selection of champagne and wine by the glass start this charming French bistro off very well. Also an extensive bottled wine list that appears quite reasonably priced. Service is a highlight with warm and very knowledgeable staff. Beef tartar to start was a decent start but the escargot were delectable. The butter and garlic helps, of course, with perfect bread for dipping. I tried the brioche neuf for main which is brioche with foie gras and lobster with a truffle mayonnaise. Quite delicious but the lobster is lost amid the foie gras and truffle. Wonderful fennel cake with rubbard (which I cannot resist) and a Thai basil ice cream. Well worth a visit.

Pasé por casualidad. ¡Qué hallazgo! Los entrantes de pato y paté (algo que normalmente evitaría) fueron maravillosos, al igual que los platos principales. Carta de vinos a precio razonable y de calidad. Servicio un poco descuidado pero amable y dulce. Esta es una muy buena cocina con un chef de calidad. Muy recomendable.

Another excellent dinner in Amsterdam! This little French bistro had the best mussels we've ever had. Mussels this year are plentiful we enjoyed them with frites. Our server was very kind and helpful. They had a tasting menu but we opted for alacarte. Enjoyed veal cheek appetizer that was amazing and soup as starters. Added a nice red wine. Perfect evening!!

We went here for its high rating and “French” category; both proved undeserved. And it explains why it was nearly empty on a Sunday at 7 pm. They play jazzy American bar music, nothing French here. Service is slow despite the low attendance. Food average at best. Avoid.

Ambiance was very nice. A charming hidden restaurant on haarlemerstraat. The people who worked there also do their job great. We tried the chefs menu and all amazing. Also the Brioche de neuf was fav.

Fantastic food and presentation

My previous review from 6 years ago was a mistake (I clicked on the wrong star). Sorry. Overall, a very nice restaurant.

Delicious food, good wines, great service, a truly wonderful outing!

Hoe Frans wil je het hebben? Het ademt echt de sfeer van een Franse bistro. Franse muziek uit de speakers en een wijnkaart waar zelfs Charles Aznavour een toontje hoger bij zou gaan zingen. Gerechten met weinig poespas. Klassiek en lekker.

Bistrot Neuf is a real dichotomy between awesome food and terrible service. While normally service isn’t a dealbreaker, it was over an hour between sitting down and our first course arriving. We considered if we somehow offended our waitress with our wine selection. The veal cheek in lentils was one of the best plates I’ve had.

Wonderful creative menu and excellent service

For et fantastisk sted med fantastisk service! En perle i Amsterdam. Beste tartar vi har smakt. Nydelig østers og supre smaker. Anbefales på det sterkeste!

Trato genial tan pronto como llegamos. Camarera súper amable y conocedora (No puedo recordar su nombre) explicó el menú y también las bebidas. Comimos una copa de champán para empezar, compartimos que la cote de boeuf (cocinada a la perfección) no tenía entrantes, ya que sabía más que suficiente comida para dos. Tuvimos copas de vino, donde la camarera nos habló a través de ellos y dio muestras antes de servir. Este es uno de los mejores restaurantes de Amsterdam para comida, servicio y decoración. Muy recomendable

Food is fantastic but service could def be better. Beef tartare and escargot are amazing.

Delicious food! Original, full of flavor, and perfectly prepared. Friendly service and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Simple, nice, a little expensive

A perfect experience from start to finish! Every dish, from the starter to the dessert, was absolutely delicious — special mention to the brioche neuf and the bisque, both exquisite. But the real added value was the outstanding service from the young man who looked after our table. From the moment we arrived to the end of the meal, he took incredible care of us with warmth and professionalism. A big thank you! We’ll definitely be back on our next visit to Amsterdam.