Brasserie Margaux in Apollobuurt

Favourite restaurant in Amsterdam. Quieter location and gorgeous terrace with amazing service and exceptional food!

Beautiful restaurant, nice terrace. We had to wait a long time before the staff could attend to us for our reservation. The food was pricey, but tasted good. However, we only received the fries after we had already finished the main course... no apologies, nothing. I had expected a bit more for a restaurant where we had to pay €240 for two people.

The good was quite good, but our sides came after the rest of the dish was already eaten up. The staff didn’t care about it even if we mentioned it.

I live in the neighborhood and sat down on the terrace, which was 75% empty. The service was very poor; we were more like being stared at. After one of us received his drink and there was no follow-up to take our wine order, we just left. There is a degree of arrogance here, which in my opinion is misplaced. There are nicer spots in the neighborhood, like Qv.

Absolutely delicious food with great service and authentic atmosphere. We also enjoyed the non-alcoholic cocktails - they were as close to the real cocktails as possible. We have never had such good ones yet!

Lovely French cuisine! Love the steak poivre and the fries are one of the best in the city. Keep room for a dessert

The restaurant is well located and the service is pleasant. However, the portions are small and the prices are high; the pastry for the tarte tatin is not homemade, and a small dessert costs 18 euros... I don't think the quality of the food justifies such high prices.

The service is excellent; the waiter who served us was friendly and impeccable. The food is delicious, all the appetizers are highly recommended, the cheeses are wonderful, and they serve baguettes with butter. I tried the pepper steak, and it was very good. It came with a green salad and French fries. I highly recommend trying the desserts: the apple cake with ice cream and the crème brûlée were both fantastic! What great service!

Amazing French toast , stake and fish, a bit strange aftertaste of onion soup, but totally recommend the place, would like to return back some day

Super delicious dishes. Slightly pugish staff mood, but they thawed out as the guests' party mood helped. Fresh flower water in the vases would give the appetite a lift ;-)

Delicious food, a peaceful atmosphere, and excellent service. In a lovely area.

Bistro Margeaux is a very fine restaurant. If you love French cuisine, this is certainly a place I can recommend visiting. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the location feels cozy and well-maintained. The food is of good quality and prepared with care. As a starter, I would definitely recommend the foie gras & eel duo; a surprising and flavorful combination. All in all, a lovely experience, and I will certainly return here in the future.

A fantastic experience at Margaux. We tried a wide variety of dishes and everything was incredible, with excellent quality and preparation. The service was very attentive and professional throughout the meal. Special mention for the caviar, which was spectacular. Without a doubt, a highly recommended restaurant for a great gastronomic experience.

Staff were incredibly friendly and polite, they were happy to seat us without a reservation. They were able to accomodate the allergies among our party (peanuts, nuts, shellfish)

Steak was good. Caesar salad was terrible. But the main reason for 2 stars is the service, extremely slow for all three: waiting to give order, waiting for food and waiting for the bill. Very forgetful and slow staff. I wouldn't recommend going here.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely exceptional. Brasserie Margaux offers everything you could wish for in a truly special dining experience. The food is beautifully thought out and expertly prepared, with every dish full of flavor and attention to detail. The wine selection is outstanding and perfectly complements the menu. The service is warm, professional, and attentive, making you feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. Combined with the elegant atmosphere, it all comes together to create an absolutely gorgeous and memorable experience. Without a doubt one of the best restaurants we’ve been to. Highly recommended, will definitely be back!!✨️

Delicious food and super service by Leonie!

This is a very nice restaurant in a busy shopping street, but busy in a very nice way. Not too noisy, just perfect. The food was great and the service was very good. The waiter made a small talk with us and took enough time even though it was a busy evening.

Had a delicious meal, top-notch staff, great place with a cozy atmosphere! Definitely worth a repeat visit.

Had a very nice evening, great service from Jochem

A fantastic French restaurant in Amsterdam, the food is delicious, the staff are quick and polite, the decor is elegant and truly French, the caviar on bread is especially tasty, and the brunch with music and plenty of options on the last Sunday of every month is very enjoyable. Try it, you won't regret it. I recommend it. Thank you.

Good steak, perfectly cooked. Excellent bread. Mediocre creme brulee. The fries were basic, the tables are too close together and the staff were somewhat efficient without really being welcoming but it's still ok if expensive for what it is.

Great food and The guy called Johan was a super nice server :)

Service at Margaux is very good. The staff is super friendly, Puck was our waitress and did a great job.

We made reservations for Valentine's Day dinner, but the evening was disappointing. Although the restaurant was still largely empty upon arrival, we were given a small table near the bar. Our request to switch was initially rudely rejected, but later granted, even though not all tables were occupied. The Valentine's Day menu didn't offer good value for money; the food was okay but nothing special, and side dishes had to be ordered separately. The service during dinner was friendly. However, because of this experience, I don't plan on returning anytime soon.

Forget to take most of photo, the place is small, but food is top!! Service is great, definitely will come back!

We were there in December but had to ask for another table because we were placed next to a group of noisy boys and couldn't hear anything.

I had a fantastic and enjoyable dinner here with friends. The oysters were especially delicious, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back!

We had a truly wonderful evening. The food was delicious, the service was perfect, very friendly and fast! And the atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommended!

We walked in off the street even though they looked busy . We were warmly welcomed and quickly accommodated for a smaller table for two. This is a lovely little restaurant specialising in French cuisine and wines . Although expensive, I guess you could reduce the cost by limiting the choices ? We decided to go for the whole courses , once we realised how excellent the food and wines were. The service was brilliant , the advice on our wine choice was excellent . Very polite and pleasant young man helped us with a good knowledge of his subject . A credit to the restaurant! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and will go again given the opportunity. We thoroughly recommend this little treasure of a find , but don’t expect it to be cheap. We will be talking about our meal here for years to come . Thank you all 🌟

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service. Pricey, but worth it for the quality of the food and service.

Best French food in Amsterdam! Tucked away in Zuid, this restaurant has a very nice ambiance and phenomenal food. Highly recommend the duck, steak tartare, foie gras, side salad, and tartaran. I don’t usually like steak tartare, but I really enjoyed it here. The foie gras and duck were outstanding. Room for improvement: the lobster was slightly undercooked, and the time between courses could be a bit faster. Overall, though, a fantastic experience and definitely worth a visit. Will definitely come back!

We had a fantastic evening with a great waiter! Thanks, Lars!

Delicious food and great wine, especially Lars provides good entertainment

Magic, what a fantastic place in Amsterdam! Delicious French dishes like onion soup are truly amazing. Good wines by the glass, the best in Amsterdam, and great service. Steak tartare is brilliant, as are the mussels. This is a must-visit; we'll be back soon.

Excellent place for a treat. Christmas day could not have been better. Lovely relaxed service, delicious food and v reasonable wine and beer. Make sure you book

A warm welcome at the restaurant. The duck breast, steak tartare, and fries were superbly prepared. My cow's milk allergy was easily accommodated.

The menu features nice traditional dishes that appeal and are the reason for my visit – I have been twice by now – after all, one experience cannot determine a poorer review; however, the second visit had the same experience – the food is good and in balance with what you pay – however, the service is deplorable, long waits, no attention to customer signals – mainly focused on each other instead of the guests and finally not particularly “welcoming” – a guest next to me remarked that “the staff are arrogant” – I can agree with that. Is there no manager directing the staff, or perhaps they are also busy with matters other than guests? Make the most of it, I would say. In short, despite the food, no return visit.

11 out of 10 across the board. Wonderful service, amazing food. Sit at the Chef’s table for a fun experience! Easily became one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam.

Last weekend, I enjoyed a wonderful dinner with several ladies. It was perfectly organized, and the food was delicious! The service was incredibly friendly, and I received excellent service throughout the evening.

We had a group dinner here last weekend, and it was truly fantastic!!! The service, food, and drinks were top-notch. Thank you so much!

Great service and really enjoyed the delicious food!

Pretentious place with high prices, good food, looooooong waiting time (despite almost empty venue), and indifferent service personnel who really don’t care. Not recommended

The food is fine, but unfortunately it is on the expensive side and it was noisy at the back where we sat.

Beautiful classic French cuisine with a modern touch. The onion soup was rich, deeply flavorful, and perfectly au gratinated. The main course, a tender piece of meat with a subtle jus, was truly excellent. The wine list was very well-chosen, featuring many French classics. The service was professional, attentive, yet friendly. You can tell they truly care about quality here.

Cozy place, lovely terrace, good menu, and delicious food. The wine was perfect... great to meet all kinds of people!

"French atmosphere with a friendly pace" A charming place with a distinctly French feel: warm, stylish, and a menu that will instantly whet your appetite. French classics with a modern twist are served on beautiful, classic tableware — Sjiekdefriemel. The service is friendly and relaxed. Sometimes a little too relaxed during lunch, but that does give you time to carefully consider your choice. The walk-in wine cellar on the way to the restroom is a nice surprise and makes your toilet visit suddenly take longer than planned. In short: a wonderful French atmosphere, good food, and enough charm to make you want to come back. 🍷🇫🇷😄

Amazing menu, the duck was phenomenal. Lovely ambiance. Juliette was a lovely and attentive server. Most definitely will return!

Last night I ate at this restaurant for the first time. The atmosphere upon arrival was good, and the chairs were comfortable. What I didn't like was the service: the waiter announced he would bring us the wine list, but only brought us the dinner menu. When I asked if they could make lemonade, the answer was: "No." I didn't think that suited the restaurant's ambitions. The appetizer sauce was rich and sour. I was shocked when the main course (cod with a crust) arrived. It was quite dark in the restaurant, but luckily I saw something moving in my food in time—a worm. I think the handling of all this is definitely improving, not to go into details now.

I enjoyed lunch here 3x on my recent visit to Amsterdam- it was THAT good. Thank you to the charming servers and compliments to the chef.

A great place for a quiet drink at the bar during the week, with a very hospitable host. Definitely recommended, and I'll be back soon.

Thanks to Melvin I had the best divorce party I could have!! All thanks to the extra care of Melvin. Would recommend this place!!

Love this place, great food and wine. Melvin was exceptional and really made us feel welcome. Thanks for having us, we’ll definitely be back again.

The service was very slow, food was tasty but a bit pricey.

Delicious food, great service, and friendly staff. Definitely recommended!!

What a fantastic evening! I had a wonderful dinner with friends on Saturday. We enjoyed a leisurely four-course meal. We ate almost everything on the menu and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended, see you soon.

Yesterday I was at Margaux for the third time, what a fantastic restaurant! The friendly welcome and the warm atmosphere were fantastic! The fantastic service was matched by the delicious wines and dishes from the kitchen. Perfect for anyone looking for a fun night out with friendly service and delicious food and drinks!

Great service, nice atmosphere, and delicious food. See you next time, Lars

The service is zo moii the food was meeting the expectations! We loved it! THANK YOU MARGAUX

Amazing food and employees! It has a cozy atmosphere but still spacious enough to not be bothered by everything going on around you. We had the steak with pepper cream sauce. If I could I’d buy the sauce just to eat it with everything. It was so delicious. You really get your money’s worth when dining here.

Really fantastic food, service was great, very attentive and really the most delicious crème Brulee I have ever tasted

Really tasty French food in a really nice French atmosphere

Unfortunately after eating the razor clams as a starter I fell heavily sick. Already while I was eating them I noticed some clams had a different flavor/taste than the others but I didn’t think anything at the time. But 1h after leaving the restaurant I started feeling very sick. It was so intense I had to go to the doctor a few days later, who made some tests and discovered a toxin found in those clams was responsible for my sickness. Two weeks after, my stomach is still super fragile and inflamed. The main dish and dessert were very nice but I don’t think I would be returning after this experience. Whatever you do, steer clear from the mollusks/seafood! Note: I also see other comments about people being sick with their mollusks! Also as a “French restaurant” don’t call the bread “baguette” when it’s closer to the Dutch version of a baguette than the real French deal (more crust and less inside dough).

Everything was more than wonderful. The food was delicious and the presentation of the dishes was amazing. My beloved place.

We loved it. We went twice on a two-day trip! We loved the service and the delicious potatoes!

The food was amazing. The service was great and friendly (and Dutch-speaking, which is almost rare in Amsterdam these days). The wine list is excellent. Definitely go here.

Great! Paris in Amsterdam, but with nice service :) Everything was delicious!!

Nice and cozy French style place. If you want to have a coffee, lunch or dinner, the food and service are excellent here 🫶🏼🫶🏼

The food was delicious! We also received excellent service from Lars and Fre!

Fantastic! Lars and Free were fantastic. The food was delicious and they were very hospitable.

A place where I would rather have a drink that eat. I would say that the restaurant relies on its looks to serve slightly below average French food and tries to make it refined by leaving an option to add truffles or caviar as an extra. A faux pas if one asks me.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and good service.

Good spot. Nice food, excellent service

Very pleasant and classy restaurant. Had a lunch and it was excellent: food, service, environment: all charming and lovely.

We had a wonderful meal at Margaux! The steak au poivre was perfect (even well-done, it was still tender) and the pepper sauce was rich and creamy. Paired with crispy fries and a glass of refreshing Sancerre, it was pure bliss. A pleasant, stylish atmosphere and attentive service – highly recommended.

We went for my birthday dinner and it was brilliant. We love Cafe Garçon and Williams Farmhouse so were thrilled to finally get to another restaurant owned by the same group. Attention to detail in decor, food and service was amazing. Chic without being overly formal. Loved it!

We had a delicious meal in a cozy setting. The dishes are home-style but with a creative twist. A truly wonderful place!

I had diner alone as it happened. Decided to treat myself with oysters and ribeye (450gr), fries and some wine by the glas. Good choice. The meat was more than excellent: excellent taste, very smooth and stil feeling the bite of meat. Loved every byte of it. I could do without the sauce. The wonderful meat should really be cherished without any. The fries were crisp. The oysters, with a good taste to it, were very small indeed. Too small as far as I am concerned. Didnt expect that. The wine was good as well, good choices from the waiter. That was also the only minus point really. Sometimes it took long to get the attention from the waiter/waitress. All in all great experience, I will be back.

Delicious! Huge compliments to the chef. You made our evening! (It's been a while since we've been there). The pheasant was perfect!

Food was good. Terrace is nice.

The overall experience at this restaurant was underwhelming. The service was quite slow, and the staff appeared inattentive. There was also an issue with the bill, where items we hadn’t ordered were included. When we raised the concern, the response lacked professionalism

Great service, good food and a beautiful atmosphere.

If diners think this is good French food, you have no idea! First visit, when it first opened was great; subsequent visit OMG so mediocre...still high prices served with mediocrity on a plate! If you can't get a simple Nicoise salad right (instead of tasting like cheap supermarket ingredients), there's something seriously wrong here. Staff and atmosphere are satisfactory but it is the terrace that tempts diners as it is just such a great marketing 'facade'. Garcon, the sister restaurant is much the same...WAY overpriced mediocrity expanding exponentially taking over good retail spots. That pretty much sums up most of Beethovenstraat's and Oud Zuid's dining scene with a couple of exceptions, really...... C'est dommage!

Slow service. Ridiculously overpriced wines, missing a start of around €30,-. Advice from the sommolier was a wine of €95,- which is actually scandalous and bad advice.

Op een zonnige lente avond heerlijk gegeten op dit leuke terras aan de Beethovenstraat. Mooie wijnen, klassieke gerechten en vriendelijke bediening!

The brasserie is located in a nice part of Amsterdam. You can eat outside on the terrace in the sun or inside. The tables are laid classically. The service is attentive and neat. They have a very extensive wine list. If you want to go crazy, you can also select a top wine for a few hundred euros. The menu is delicious and something for everyone. We had oysters as an appetizer and a delicious Steak au Poivre. In addition, a nice and mixed audience that comes to stay here.

Top wine bar, haven't tried the food but it looks like it will be quite ok. Nice service, nice wine list, top location.

Delicious food, everything was really great! Also had good service. We will definitely come back!

Foie gras is still on the menu in 2025. Not up to date, do not contribute to extreme animal suffering and avoid this restaurant.

Originele plek om te lunchen of dineren. Eten is van goede kwaliteit. Bij mooi weer is het mogelijk om op het terras te lunchen. Terras is redelijk afgeschermd met schermen tegen weersinvloeden. Reserveren is aan te raden om bijvoorbeeld niet aan de bar te hoeven eten.

Indicating your wishes on the site if, for example, you have a lactose problem is pointless. Not taken into account in any way. They come up with something on the spot which ends in a dry mouthful of nothing. It wasn't busy so that was no excuse. Just too much Amsterdam-South arrogance with a hint of disdain. We see this more and more often in Amsterdam. Food was ok. Brioche with six pieces of chicken, a layer of avocado sauce and a lettuce leaf...17 euros.

Great classic French food, excellent wines.

We hadden hier lunch, ontvangst vriendelijk, maar ga niet voorin zitten als het winter is, ondanks de tochtdeur komt er vreselijk veel kou naar binnen. Als je eenmaal zit is het soms moeilijk de aandacht van het bedienend personeel te trekken. De rose cremant van Poepel is bijzonder mals in de mond, heel smakelijk. De brioche met foie gras was de 25 euro bij lange na niet waard, de paling bovenop het minieme plakje foie gras overheerste en was ook nog eens te koud. De kroketjes met comte kaas waren laf van smaak, je proeft amper de kaas en is de naam kroket niet eens waardig want gemaakt met een of andere dikke deeglaag eromheen. Bah. De Caesar salade was perfect, smakelijk en rijk gevuld. De steak tartaar komt zonder frites, die moet je apart bij bestellen en betalen, raar. De bestelde truffel zat er niet op en moest nog gehaald worden. 35 euro voor een steak tartaar met wat truffel maar zonder frites is echt veel te duur. De ambities van een grande brasserie worden hier (nog) niet waargemaakt.

Brioche eel and foie gras is a must! Daan the bartender is a real host. Had a wonderful evening!

Daniel and the team were amazing - thanks a ton for the hospitality!

A classic place it’s always a must on a trip, but my experience was disappointing the quality of the meat was not what I say premium, the service was not at the level either looks like the waitress was kind of tired of attending new people. Been in better places at least in terms of customer service

Vriendelijke ontvangst, alles was zogenaamd gereserveerd dus we werden in een klein hoekje naast de voordeur gedirigeerd aan een bistrotafeltje en ongelukkige stoeltjes. Vlotte gastheer maar die verdween verder uit beeld en werden bediend door een schooljongens van hooguit 17 die heel erg zijn best deed maar zero horeca ervaring had. Hadden er al eens eerder gegeten een paar maanden geleden, inmiddels hebben ze de prijzen gigantisch verhoogd. De steak au poivre is nu opeens 36€ ((Was in augustus nog 26 of 28€...) en daar komt dan nog frites bij à 6 € en sla à 6€ bij= 48€. Niet bepaald bistro prijzen. Echter uitstekende steak met verrukkelijke pepersaus. Vooraf 3 karige coquilles, ook verder goed maar ook weer tegen een heftige prijs (24€). De wijnen gaan minstens 3 à 4x over de kop en zo kost de goedkoopste Sancerre 72€. Past totaal niet in de Franse bistro filosofie van juist de toegankelijkheid van het genre. Zo kom je met z'n tweeën zonder dessert met een fles water en 2 espresso uit op een denderende 240€. En of dat het dan waard was gezeten aan een wankel tafeltje met een kind in de bediening..... Bij het weggaan om 20.30 uur was overigens hooguit 20% van de tafels bezet, dus hoezo 'alles is gereserveerd...'

Great place, food and service. A bit too crowded for Wednesday night, but it makes sense - the place is popular

Excellent service. Good food. Pleasant table companions. Nothing spectacular as far as food goes. €560 for 3 courses for 4 people.

De entourage, de sfeer, het eten, alles heel fijn a la France. Wijn en ook de menukaart echt frans georiënteerd maar absoluut in orde, bediening losjes, af en toe wat joviaal maar prima. Wat mij betreft Echt een aanrader !