Brasserie Van Speyk in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde

I had dinner there and I loved the place, both for the food and the service.

Wonderful Dinner at Van Speyk. Service and atmosphere were excellent. Food was stellar. We had the Shrimp Croquettes, Beef Carpaccio, Lamb Chops, Gouda Mac n Cheese, and a great cheese plate! Highly recommended!

The good reviews are right; this restaurant is highly recommended. The carpaccio wasn't huge, but it was wonderfully creamy. The lamb was beautifully grilled, and dessert was served with sauternes. The restaurant filled up around 8:00 PM, so reservations are recommended.

The building is absolutely beautiful and the decoration and lighting makes it a very intimate and lovely experience. The food is basic food brasserie which is fine and as you expect it. Also the playlist is very fun, made me want to dance.

Great birthday dinner for my husbands 50th!

Nice cozy restaurant. Abit pricy though.

I ordered some lentils and my friend ordered some meatballs. His food was ok mine tasted nothing and the service was not good. I asked for help interpreting the menu but was told to come back later. I did not like the way we were greeted.

We didn’t have a reservation but were warmly accommodated, which was a wonderful surprise. The ambiance at Brasserie Van Speyk is elegant yet cozy — perfect for a relaxed evening in Amsterdam. We started with the haring appetizer, which was fresh and flavorful, followed by a mix of mains including lamb chops, steak, and fish — all beautifully prepared and delicious. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. A true gem in the heart of Amsterdam — highly recommended for anyone who loves great food, warm hospitality, and a classic brasserie atmosphere.

A restaurant with a charming atmosphere, a warm welcome and excellent hospitality (special thanks to Erhan), excellent value for money, and a glass door leading to the kitchen, clearly showing that the logistics and hygiene are perfectly arranged (which also applies to the restrooms, by the way). Highly recommended! We arrived by chance and without a reservation, and they spontaneously made us a spot. The owner must be proud of these staff. I rarely encounter restaurants like this anymore! Hats off to the Speyk team!!!!!

Absolutely lovely experience with staff. Such sweet people who gave us other wonderful recommendations for my birthday of places to get a drink. Food was 10/10 perfect and delicious

Beautiful venue, friendly, helpful staff but the food is just fine, not wow & is overpriced. It is definitely aimed at tourists. There are better restaurants in Amsterdam.

Great food quality, ambience and service. Very fast as well. I recommend for couples, families or friends.

What a relief to be warmly welcomed in Amsterdam by people who radiate joy in their work. The food is excellent, the wine delicious, and you don't have to wait an hour. The price-quality ratio is excellent. Simply a wonderful place where time flies and you leave feeling happy. A beautiful building, too!

Great food and atmosphere, lovely service

Our favorite place in Amsterdam. Great drinks, excellent food, superb service from a really great staff!

Absolutely wonderful evening celebrating our friend’s 80th birthday. Everyone really enjoyed the food which was delicious (we had one gluten free and one vegetarian in our party who were catered for) and the staff really looked after us. Rick in particular was a great host. Lovely ambience too.

Picked this restaurant via Open Table because of its good reviews and because the menu looked interesting. My pick turned out to be great for a business dinner. The menu selection was limited but diverse and the flavors did not disappoint. Also, service was very attentive and friendly.

Nice staff but the food was really not restaurant worthy. I say this as a native Dutch person. Heavily overpriced and really not good quality. Save your money and go to another restaurant I would strongly advice.

Great food but the portions have shrunk significantly, unfortunate.

My partner and I came here for a Friday night dinner. The place had a really nice, cosy atmosphere which was just what we were looking for. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The food was sublime and not something we could have made at home.

My wife and I ventured to this little restaurant in Amsterdam. It was quaint place where my wife had the special skewed steak with vegetables, special king prawn and I had the traditional stamp pot. All the meals were good and flavorful. The service was great

The steak is way too cheap for how good it is. The food is excellent, the staff very friendly, and the atmosphere is good overall.

We had a wonderful dinner with family. The service was terrific and the food was delicious. I had the lamb chops, which were cooked just right and tasty. My wife had the Stamppot, a Dutch traditional dish with mashed potatoes, slow cooked meatball with gravy, served with smoked sausage, bacon and mustard. I paired mine with a Dutch single malt whisky, Frysk Hynder - light, not smoky and an easy drink. My wife had a Dutch wine, which was also nice. Others had the SEASONAL SALAD - Dutch tomatoes, buffalo cheese and rocket spice - and JAVASTRAAT - Indonesian style grilled chicken, with peanut sauce, prawn crackers, coconut sprinkle and pickles, served with home made fries. Everything was delicious.

We had a wonderful dinner with family. The service was terrific and the food was delicious. I had the lamb chops, which were cooked just right and tasty. My wife had the Stamppot, a Dutch traditional dish with mashed potatoes, slow cooked meatball with gravy, served with smoked sausage, bacon and mustard. I paired mine with a Dutch single malt whisky, Frysk Hynder - light, not smoky and an easy drink. My wife had a Dutch wine, which was also nice. Others had the SEASONAL SALAD - Dutch tomatoes, buffalo cheese and rocket spice - and JAVASTRAAT - Indonesian style grilled chicken, with peanut sauce, prawn crackers, coconut sprinkle and pickles, served with home made fries. Everything was delicious.

Loved the staff and atmosphere! You will enjoy your time here

Refined and elegant atmosphere, good food and courteous service.

The food was acceptable, but the service was horrible. They take a long time to bring the food, and they forget about unattended tables. The only thing they bring quickly is the check; everything else is super slow.

The food was great and the flavor was delicious, but a bit pricey for the portion size. However, the service was amazing the guy who served us was absolutely lovely from the very beginning, which is quite rare in Amsterdam.

El postre de strudel de manzana de la Mejor y más diferente, original que hemos probado Absolutamente recomiendo venir. Mmm: ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

Would recommend. The white asparagus soup was excellent. The portions are small for the price but the food was good. The service was great.

Very friendly restaurant with lovely versions of traditional dutch dishes. No wait for a table, even on a Saturday night in August and were super patient even when we were the last people still there and we still wanted a coffee.

This is a special review of appreciation as the only vegetarian dish on the menu could be made vegan for me during an evening with colleagues and it was just *amazing*! It was delicious and felt very refine and cooked with care and not like a boring "veganizied" version. Huge thanks and compliments to a kind restaurant staff and cooks who accommodated my request so masterfully!! 💚

I visited van Speyk during my visits in Amsterdam By coincidence walking by the classic 17th century building and interior catched my eye and walked in for a dinner. I was very surprised by the quality of the food and The reasonable prices.menu is local food with French classics served by attentive waiters. Recommended and will return again.

Great food, great atmosphere and close to our hotel. We had the prawns, cod and meatballs. Very nice.

The portions are a bit small, but the food is of good quality and tastes good.

Nos encantó este lugar. Pequeño menú pero buena comida. Plato local y ribeye eran geniales. El personal era genial. Sin duda volvería de nuevo si alguna vez en Amsterdam.

Un endroit parfait pour un repas pendant nos vacances à Amsterdam. Personnel très compétent et aux petits soins. Très bons cocktails et très bons steaks (cuisson parfaite comme demandée) frites maisons et desserts excellents. C'est un peu cher mais je recommande à 100 %, nous y sommes venus deux soirs avec ma fille.

Came here based on a nice look when we walked past and reviews here. It’s a lovely menu, top quality food, brilliant service and a lovely setting. Those chandeliers throughout are gorgeous as well as the general decor of the place. Some tables outside but mainly inside. Great story of the name of the restaurant. We only required a starter and main as we fill after this. Lovely bottle of wine. Lovely beer. Smiles all round from us on this one.

Excellent place to enjoy Dutch dishes and excellent service with very kind and attentive waiters. Recommended...

An elegant restaurant in the center of Amsterdam, with a fine cuisine. The Dutch specialties are preparerd with fresh ingredients and served with a touch of refinement. The codfish with fennel and white wine was delightful, the sauce well balanced and the skin of the fish very crispy. The fresh herring is the best you can find in the city, but the lamb cutlets were the best dish of the dinner.

One of my favorite meals on our vacation. The chicken kebabs with peanut sauce were delicious. My husband had the mussels and liked them. The waffle dessert was also great.

Really nice waiters and excellent food.

Charming place with some typical Amsterdam features, including the staircase leading to the basement restrooms. The staff is welcoming and courteous. The dishes are delicious and carefully presented. There's a nice wine list.

Very nice place for a nice meal in Amsterdam city. The beef steak was exceptional delicious. Good service, cozy ambience. Great place to have dinner and catch up with friends.

I saw a lot of people eating mussels but I did not try it. Seems like that might be their most popular item. I had the fish on the menu which came with some vegetables in a light sauce and some salad on the side. The salad was quite tasty, the fish was fresh but the vegetables were sad. All in all it was a great meal but nothing outstanding or worth the hype I had heard.

Our last night in Amsterdam, had a great dinner and service.

We were looking for Dutch food and we're extremely happy that we found Van Speyk via a Google search. We started with cocktails and an appetizer. The Bitterballen Garniture was delicious and had an assortment of Dutch treats. My wife had the lamb chops and I had the Staampot and we had a nice bottle of Spanish wine. The entrees were delicious. We continued on with dessert - apple tart - and coffees. We had absolutely no complaints about the food. The space, in a narrow old canal house, was charming with chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling and original beams exposed. Service was very friendly and efficient. The two waiters on duty tag teamed so we felt always looked after. Highly recommended.

One of the best dinners in Amsterdam! We shared appetizers of herring and bitterballen sampler, the white Chardonnay was awesome, the cod and lamb were each so delicious.do get the potatoes gratin as well. We finished the dinner with an apple tartine that was pure perfection!!! Thanks chef for giving us a superb dining experience as you are a master chef!!!!

Lovely spot for dinner. Service was excellent. Drinks perfect.

Had a really great dinner at Brasserie Van Speyk. The highlight for me was the white asparagus soup—absolutely delicious and perfectly seasoned. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and a nice mix of classic and creative dishes. Would definitely come back.

A worthy recommendation from our concierge at the Park Plaza Victoria. A Dutch - French experience with excellent and friendly service, our group highly recommends this wonderful restaurant.

The food was great and tasty!! I highly recommend it!!

Everything about the Netherlands... Thanks to Doğa and Ayşe for bringing me to such a beautiful place for dinner.

The steak was overcooked and very fatty. The fries were nothing special. The crème brûlée, on the other hand, was very good.

We got bad service!!!!! We waited so long to eat No one paid attention to us Don't go near their place! Expensive and you don't get anything for the price

Good variety of wines, good menu, excellent service! And very clear with the information on typical dishes, without a doubt an exceptional stop to try typical dishes and at a good price for the quality of the preparations.

In little expensive, but a very very very nice Dutch cooking experience.

Very good dutch menu! Prices are a little high, but service and food was very good. Easy walk from our hotel and right off the tram line. You need to have a reservation!

A fantastic place for Dutch food. All members of our large party loved the food and service. Have the lamb!

We spent a very pleasant evening with family and enjoyed tasty Dutch cuisine. If you are not looking for refined gastronomy, and it is not the presentation of the restaurant, you will enjoy it there with great pleasure. Very nice setting. Be careful though with the little extras, water, bread, butter... which can cause the bill to rise without warning, higher than you would like!

We were initially excited about this restaurant. The setting is quaint and charming, and the menu offers a good selection of traditional Dutch dishes. A few of the waiters had a warm sense of humor and added a nice personal touch. Unfortunately, our overall experience was heavily impacted by extremely slow service and poor coordination. Our dinner took 2 hours and 15 minutes. Every step of the meal felt dragged out. It seemed there were simply not enough cooks in the kitchen, and the staff appeared overwhelmed. What made the situation more frustrating was the lack of communication from the waitstaff. There was no advance warning about delays, no updates, and no apology or explanation at any point. The coordination among the team was also lacking — our cutlery was cleared too early, we were asked for dessert choices before we had even received our main course, and when the main dishes finally arrived, they were lukewarm. It’s a shame, because with better kitchen support and more attentive service, this could be a truly great dining spot. But as it stands, the experience was disappointing.

Inicialmente estábamos emocionados con este restaurante. El entorno es pintoresco y encantador, y el menú ofrece una buena selección de platos tradicionales holandeses. Algunos de los camareros tenían un cálido sentido del humor y agregaron un buen toque personal. Lamentablemente, nuestra experiencia general se vio muy afectada por la lentitud extrema del servicio y la mala coordinación. Nuestra cena duró 2 horas y 15 minutos. Cada paso de la comida se sentía prolongado. Parecía que simplemente no había suficientes cocineros en la cocina, y el personal parecía abrumado. Lo que hace que la situación sea más frustrante es la falta de comunicación de los camareros. No hubo aviso previo sobre retrasos, ni actualizaciones, ni disculpas ni explicaciones en ningún momento. La coordinación entre el equipo también fue deficiente: nuestros cubiertos se limpiaron demasiado pronto, nos pidieron opciones de postres antes de haber recibido nuestro plato principal, y cuando los platos principales finalmente llegaron, eran tibios. Es una lástima, porque con un mejor apoyo en la cocina y un servicio más atento, este podría ser un lugar para comer realmente genial. Pero tal como está, la experiencia fue decepcionante.

Food was ok. But the waiter serving us had a lot of attitude. He was smug and answered every question with dry sarcasm. Made us feel that he was doing us a favor by serving us.

Very good menu for dinner. Recommended for starters: Carpaccio and Tuinsalade. Main plate we’ve followed the main options and all of them are approved! Lovely cheesecake to close and very good wine as per the staff’s recommendation.

We were a party of eight staying across the street at the Kimpton DeWitt hotel and our concierge recommended Von Speyk. We had a very nice dinner and Sonne (sp?) provided attentive and gracious service. If you’re in the area please do yourself a favor and check out this lovely restaurant.

The food was amazing! Even short staffed the service was fantastic. Great atmosphere.

The complete dining experience, pleasant service, great food and fun atmosphere. The soups for starters, cod was perfect as was the lamb and we shared the cheeses for dessert. Bit expensive with tip but then you get what you pay for….recommended!!

Nos alojamos en el Kimpton (al otro lado de la carretera) y pedimos una reserva informal de restaurante. Recomendaron Van Speyk. La decoración es de opulentos candelabros y terciopelo por lo que se siente acogedor y glamuroso pero con un aire de informalidad. El menú es pequeño pero variado. Comí pollo satay y mi compañero el filete con patatas fritas. Ambas comidas estaban deliciosas y el filete (que probé) se derritió. Las bebidas eran muy buenas y el personal tan cálido y amable. Me dieron una pluma para recordarlos. Recomiendo encarecidamente.

Great service, excellent food, nice ambience, central location - and the whole thing is not overpriced. We really enjoyed it for my wife's birthday!

Très beau décor pour cette brasserie de qualité . Nous y avons très bien mangé , le service était attentionné et la carte des vins était variée . Les prix restent raisonnables . Nous y avons passé un bon moment et nous recommandons cet établissement .

Reservamos este restaurante para una celebración de 50 años para un gran grupo de personas en el menú del grupo. El lugar, la comida y el servicio era absolutamente fantástico.

¡Estábamos aquí desde el Reino Unido para unas celebraciones de 50 cumpleaños de amigos! Fue maravilloso. Tuvimos un menú fijo y el vino era delicioso, la comida era de gran calidad y estándar. Lugar muy céntrico para comer, decoración encantadora y personal encantador! Muchas gracias, fue un día para recordar!

Hidden Gem...must visit while in Amsterdam

It was one of the best meals out we've ever had, absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was a taste sensation. For example, the beef in the stamppot melted in the mouth. Lovely staff, very friendly, nice atmosphere. It's quite pricey, but we thought really worth every penny as we were only in Amsterdam for a couple of days and wanted to try authentic Dutch cuisine. I would go back to Amsterdam just to eat here, it was that good.

I had a really nice authentic "Dutch" meal including pickled herring. Food was satisfying and the waiter was great!

This Dutch restaurant, a stone throw away from Central Station, serves excellent Dutch food. We tried the fresh oysters, lamb chops, steak, and Stamppot (slow cooked beef). Then finished off with a crème brûlée. Tried some Dutch Riesling and Malbec as well. Could not fault anything, nor the exceptional service from Colin. Well done !

We had a customer dinner. The service is too slow. The food is just not at the level the price is. For desserts there was no choice just cheesecake. When I said I was lactose intolerant they didn't propose anything to replace. The starters are too small and bland. The only good thing was the fish but just because everything else was mediocre. I can't recommend this place.

Excelente servicio y comida Estaba ocupado en las dos noches que cenamos allí durante nuestra estancia en Amsterdam. Hay una segunda entrada de la calle trasera que es mucho más conveniente que la entrada principal

Very nice and characteristic place, located in a seventeenth-century building in Amsterdam. We ate an excellent cut of beef, very tender and tasty (without any sauce!). The staff was kind and pleasant. To return!

Most beautiful night. Such a special date night for me and my boyfriend. Beautiful food, friendly attentive staff and just a lovely ambiance. Definitely would like to return. Thank you for a beautiful evening.

Menu è abbastanza completo e ci sono stati anche dei piatti fuori menù consigliati dal camerieri. La carne è stata molto buona e anche un buon dolce.

Authentic fabulous dutch restaurant and very friendly staff! It all started with bread and truffle flavoured butter. It continued with a fish soup which was a far above average experience and it finished with the fish of day (slightly grilled sea bass filets) which was absolutely marvellous (well worth the detour for Michelin connoisseurs). After all this … no surprise that I highly recommend the restaurant Van Speyk.

Excellent service lovely staff. The food was delicious and beautifully prepared. Beautiful dining room in the heart of Amsterdam. We highly recommend!

We had the catch of the day and the steak. The menu was a bit limited, but three food was delicious. The staff were also quick, polite, and nice. Overall, a good place to have a nice dinner.

A restaurant with a capital letter. Friendly, pleasant staff who will, if possible, satisfy all your wishes. The cuisine is a different story, we ate stoofvlees, it is simply impossible to cook beef with a more delicate taste. The onion soup was also excellent. Overall 5 stars out of five, although I would give it a full 100!

Ce restaurant a su préserver le caractère ancien de son bâtiment , et y ajouter la touche de modernité et de raffinement , en faisant un cadre très réussi . Carte de spécialités hollandaises . Tout ce que nous avons pris était très bon , raffiné. Le service est souriant et rapide . Le prix est très raisonnable pour ce niveau de qualité. On ne peut que le recommander.

Went there late (just before 10pm) but very happy to get a table and enjoy local food Besides the excellent STAMPPOT STOOFVLEES, loved the decoration Thanks to van speyk's team & chef !

It is not easy to find restaurant with Dutch food in Amsterdam. You have luck when you find it, especialy when you find place with good food like this.

Klassische Brasserie in ehrwürdigem Gemäuer. Tolle Vorspeisenvariation mit sensationellen Bitterballen, die Entenstopfleber war perfekt gegart und zart. Feine, knusprige Entenkeule zum Hauptgang, zum Abschluss eine feine Käseauswahl von niederländischen Käsen. Freundlicher, aufmerksamer und zuvorkommender Service. Gute Auswahl an Weinen im Offenausschank sowie auch in der Flasche. Ein gelungener Abend zum Abschluss

Hermoso restaurante, reluciente con un gran servicio. La comida era excelente. Este restaurante vino muy recomendado por un guía y no decepcionó.

Das Personal war professionell und sehr aufmerksam. Das Essen war lecker und kam schnell man sollte nur auch eine Vorspeise bestellen sonst kann es wenig sein. Der Wein war auch besonders gut. Der Preis war für die Qualität angemessen

Chose the evening's special menu and it was a huge disappointment. A thin steak and a sea of ​​overcooked fries that were crunchy dry accompanied by a small dollop of pickles. On the other hand, a wonderful tomato salad to start.

Very cool restaurant, food and service.

We loved the decor and vibe of this French-based restaurant with excellent service. I'm used to Alberta beef, and the ribeye was good though this is not a steakhouse. The escargot were tasty, the tomato salad was refreshing, and the mussels were nicely done.

Had a lovely meal here, we both ordered the steak frites, the staff were very friendly and the restaurant have a lovely atmosphere. The apple pie is a must try

Van Speyk is a beautiful Dutch/French restaurant in the old warehouse district along with many other great eateries. Elegant, charming, romantic with very friendly staff. Candlelight, chandeliers. A great experience.

Definitely recommended if the motto is not to apply: Plate full - great. Mussels are absolutely delicious, RibEye is tender, they can do fries anyway. Ambience pleasant. Prices very reasonable.

We were told apple pie is good here but we didn’t get to dessert. We ordered too much appetizers. Bread and truffle butter was on the house and it was good. Overall it was good dining experience. Service was good.

I liked this place so much I came here twice on my trip. Delicious Dutch food and super friendly and funny waiters. Highly recommended!

Brasserie that gives its dishes a distinctive Dutch touch. Very delicious: the escargot, the meat cooked 24 hours and the apple pie. Impeccable service.