BUFFET van Odette in De Weteringschans

The portions are perfectly balanced, with excellent flavors and textures. The sausage with eggplant is highly recommended.

Great food and friendly service

Always great food and excellent service. I just love this place, a true Amsterdam classic. Always a pleasure to come back!

We visited with our baby, and all the staff were so warm and kind to us that we were able to relax and enjoy our time there. When we accidentally caused some trouble, the staff were incredibly understanding and helped us with such kindness, without making us feel uncomfortable. We truly appreciate their thoughtfulness. The food was delicious, and the warm hospitality of the staff made this a wonderful place to visit. We would definitely love to come back again.

We had a wonderful lunch here with a friend and our baby. Unfortunately, our baby had an accident at the table, but the staff could not have been kinder or more helpful. The food is simple yet delicious and if you’re on the fence about dessert, definitely get the Sticky Toffee Cake and Hazelnut Chocolate! The welcoming atmosphere and wonderful team made our day. We will definitely be back soon! Once again, thank you so much!

No complaints, super nice atmosphere very classy but relaxed in an Amsterdam way. Service was really attentive and considerate with allergies and even gave us a special menu where they hand wrote which items they could adjust and which contained allergens. The Oeufs mayo was really good the fried capers are such a nice touch, and the tarragon soda drink with super fresh on a such a warm day. Only mistake I can mention is that we asked for extra small plates with our main dishes since we shared the beetroot, herb salad and potatoes but the service staff forgot about it. But besides that this place is fantastic for a business lunch, a quick bite with friends or a solo afternoon treat. Thanks Team Odette!

My girlfriend and I had an amazing dinner experience sitting next to the canal. Food was tasty and the service was beyond Dutch standards :)

Had a delicious meal, friendly service, lovely location by the canal.

Great causal restaurant right on a beautiful canal. Our dinner was delicious, and the servers were top notch! You won’t be dissatisfied and can make a reservation.

We walked in here spontaneously for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. An incredibly cute little restaurant with a cozy, almost French atmosphere. From the moment we entered, we were warmly welcomed, and the service was genuinely friendly and hospitable. The food was tasty, but above all, the lovely, relaxed ambiance made the experience complete. Honestly, I feel that the average Google score of 4.2 does this restaurant a disservice. Based on my experience, Buffet van Odette absolutely deserves a higher rating. Definitely a place I would love to return to.

A little off the tourist path toward the museums, this pleasant restaurant sits right on the Prinsengracht. We really liked the style and atmosphere casual and relaxed, yet with a sense of style. The menu is small but sounded promising. The service was friendly and attentive, though it often seemed a bit scattered. We were brought appetizers we hadn't ordered. The wait between the appetizer and the main course was nearly an hour, which we felt was clearly too long. The quality of the dishes varied greatly everything from bland and cold to delicious and spot-on. We left the restaurant with very mixed feelings and agreed we wouldn't come back.

friendly staff, great for lunch.. menu here is always fresh and delicious

A must visit restaurant in Amsterdam

Landed here looking for a nice, cute place to have dinner - and it was definitely the right spot! Delicious food, great service, very nice drinks. Would recommend!

We had a delicious meal, the food arrived quickly and we were served well! The menu didn't have a huge selection, but everything they had was good! In terms of atmosphere, it's cozy but nothing special.

The atmosphere is warm and peaceful, the home-style cooking is refined without being pretentious, and it's delicious.

Very good experience, mostly great service, one waiter had a bit of a interesting take on beeing friendly/service minded, the other teo were great Delicious food, good winecard

Was a walk in and got totally ignored for a good ten minutes even though I asked for a table (there were plenty of available tables and it was out of peak lunch time). When I was about to walk out the hostess gaslighted me and said she wasn't ignoring me. Really unprofessional and bad service.

The experience was mediocre; we found the food tasteless.

Great food, small menu but tasty. Welcoming atmosphere and relaxed setup. My advice: think a bit more about the operations because it looks like the intention to deliver a great service is there but it ia not delivered to where it needs to be for this kind of place.

The food was great ! The staff was super nice ! I believe I spoke to a manager which was super welcoming ! The wine recommendation was perfect .

Excellent place, very refined and delicious!

A very disappointing experience. Perhaps some miscommunication, but the server brought us multiple appetizers we didn't order, out of politeness we accepted them when they came to the table, but they were extremely disappointing. They also forgot our drinks on multiple occasions. Specifically the eggs on mayonnaise, the salad and cold leeks on mayonnaise were disappointing. They seem to really like cold vegetables, the fish pie was served with some cold greens covered in a red / tomato sauce, not very enjoyable. The cauliflower appetizer was fantastic, as was the fish pie. The steak was drowned in sauce and served with some unappetizing vegetables. Perhaps my pallete just isn't refined enough for this place, but I would not go here again or recommend anyone to.

The best overall restaurant we went to in 30 days of travel through France, Italy, and Amsterdam!

Been here now 3 times and always stunning food, great service and romantic/cozy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and keep coming. Showstopper is the oef mayonaise with those yummy crispy capers!

Really great food- simple and elegant. Service was attentive and the ambiance is nice.

Lovely restaurant with great food and amazing wine menu hiding some gems. I love the atmosphere and the central location.

Good service but okay food for the price.

Excellent. Service was casual professionalism at its best, food was excellent, especially coq au vin. Wine was all natural and very good, especially the nicely subdued Italian orange wine.

Had a delicious lunch. Unique dishes.

Cozy restaurant with delicious food. Friendly and efficient service! Highly recommended.

I had a great dish of pumping filled ravioli. Perfect. The wine was served from the bottom of the bottle with sediment, which is a sign of wine quality, but maybe not of good service. I asked it to be refilled and it happened immediately. Lovely ambiance.

A really lovely, cozy place with good food and wine. Small menu, but that's not a problem. It feels like Odette's living room.

Good food. It is very popular though, so lingering after lunch is out of the question because you have to leave.

Good food and reasonable prices

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere and nice spot at the bar.

Oh. Memories of earlier... "The Buffet"... 80s Present: it's getting too rainbow-like...

Busy restaurant with french cuisine and Dutch service.

I delivered orders here for a while. I was always greeted with a nasty, grumpy feeling.

Quaint place, good example of local Dutch inspired cuisine. Very enjoyable and such a great night.

The staff was cold and unfriendly. The food was fine, but I won't be back because of the atmosphere, unfortunately.

Another delicious meal, even better than we'd been back a year or more. We've been coming here for a long time and love it, but thankfully this time the menu is a bit lighter. Fantastic fresh white fish, delicious simple side dishes, the house wine was perfect, a cozy table outside, and this time friendly, cheerful, and attentive service. The only downside was the lack of vegetarian options. In short, we had a wonderful evening!

Great deal. Delicious place, really worth a visit. And a charming location. I recommend it!

The menu is limited and the dishes are a bit unusual. We recommend the fish.

Delicious food and a great location!

We came here in a very big group with my work, and there was a fixed menu. All of the appetizers were great, and for the main I opted for the chicken, which was really delicious and hearty, and the portion size was huge. The desert was very intense, loved it. I would say the service is really good. They're really attentive. Even though we were a huge group, they made it work, and the atmosphere in the place is really nice. It's very cozy, and they had a good selection of drinks as well.

If you're looking for a casual-chic canalside dining experience, Buffet van Odette is truly perfect. Reservations are essential, especially if you want an outdoor table. The service is very friendly and attentive, and the dishes aren't extensive, but there's something for everyone and they're all excellent. The atmosphere is truly ideal for a relaxing evening with friends or family.

Unfriendly lady at reception. No need to be rude to anyone asking questions.

Their sourdough bread and butter is out of this world

Delicious food and friendly service. It was busy so sometimes we had to wait a bit longer or ask again, but we had a perfect evening.

Very small menu but tasty food well presented. Large wine menu with lots of choices also some by the glass Overall very nice experience

Geven hier aan glutenvrije opties aan te bieden. Ze hebben echter geen enkel hoofdgerecht zonder gluten want alles is al ‘vooraf geprept.’ Dus ik moest maar twee voorgerechten nemen of een combi van bijgerechten (sla met aardappelen werd geopperd). Teleurstellend en niet gastvrij. De negatieve feedback ontving de eigenaresse/manager met in de verdediging gaan en aan te geven dat ze ‘van slag’ was. Ik voelde me meer een last dan een gast. Porties zijn ook klein en duur.

Door eerdere beoordelingen waren onze verwachtingen niet heel hoog gespannen. Maar wij hebben erg genoten. Gerechten waren heerlijk (wij bestelden de tomaten/burrata, asperges,kippenbout, ravioli en crumble). Heerlijke pure smaken met lichte smaakvolle sauzen.. Ook het zuurdesembrood was erg lekker. Bediening is erg vriendelijk en onnadrukkelijk aanwezig. Prachtig plek aan de gracht. Wij komen nog wel een keer terug.

It's a very nice restaurant. But it's very cramped and very loud. Unfortunately, our main course was forgotten, so we had to ask for it, but it took an hour before we got our main course. The dishes are very small, but very tasty.

Loved it! Such a lovely European vibe, the article is attentive and quick

Pleasant place, good food. The portions are minimal, however, which makes for a great value for money.

Buffet Van Odette is my go-to for a nice dinner in Amsterdam. They consistently hit the mark on food, service, value, and atmosphere! The menu is small but thoughtful and I haven't had a dish disappoint. I would heavily recommend the pasta dish on the menu and the appetizers with some bread to share is always a hit! This time we also had a dairy-allergy in our group, and they easily gave us recommendations and made sure she had a good experience.

We were there in the evening for a dinner without reservation on a Saturday night. We were welcomed very warmly with a big smile and we were happily given a table. The atmosphere is very cozy. The food was very well cared for and delicious. The ravioli was wonderfully fresh and simple but full of flavor, as it should be. Perfection. The chicken was perfectly cooked with a delicious sauce. As a side dish we took the sourdough bread with whipped butter and the reviews were right, this did not disappoint. Delicious! The potatoes with tarragon mayonnaise were also to lick your fingers. We did not plan on having a dessert but we let ourselves be tempted by the Toffee cake with vanilla ice cream which we luckily shared because this was quite a bomb. A magnificent sweet bomb, that is. Super ending. We will definitely come back here when we come back to Amsterdam.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch in a nice, casual atmosphere. Very busy, be sure to make a reservation.

-lugar animado, buena ubicación -personal muy amable -porciones de tamaño de plato principal y previo del aperitivo Ej plato principal Ravioli 5 piezas

Delicious and good selection of drinks.

Leuk zaakje . Centraal gelegen. Vriendelijk bediening. Reserveren wel nodig. We hadden het menu. Heerlijk brood . Aan het water gelegen.

€55 per persoon voor een 3-gangen lunchmenu (groepsmenu) is buitensporig duur, zeker voor een zogenaamde Franse keuken die werkelijk niets Frans te bieden had. Matig gegeten, en bovendien onvoldoende. Chique uitstraling en hoge prijs, maar inhoudelijk absoluut teleurstellend. Voor ons: nooit meer.

Very nice place with an easy menu and a cosy round table. Friendly service, well located and not expensive in return of what you get.

It's been on my list of places to go for a while. Simple menu with good quality dishes. Good service and super friendly. Full on a Wednesday evening. Recommended

big. you go to eat one evening and you never change restaurants again

En väldigt fin miljö. Mysigt, familjärt. Vi åt raviolin som var superb och till det ett väldigt gott vitt vin. Superb service!

Delicious dishes with delicious and subtle combinations. We want to say thank you especially since we entered by chance. What a great time we had!

The potatoes and bread with whipped butter are very tasty! I will definitely come back someday. The service is very attentive!

A nice bistro. But so busy and fully built that you almost sit on the laps of the other guests. The map is clear, which I like. The food was fine. But there was a lot of stress among the servers to get the table free in time for the next shift. That was not done very subtly.

Great atmosphere and service. Food here is simple but tasty. Would recommend.

Cozy atmosphere and very good price/quality

We spent a week in Amsterdam and Copenhagen and our best meal was at Odettes. Menu is unique (as an American), food was fresh, and absolutely delicious. We tried going back but they're closed on Tuesday. Highly recommend.

Buffet van Odette on the Prinsengracht is a great place for lunch, though the atmosphere would also be nice in the evening. It has a bistro-style feel in the heart of Amsterdam, with Museum Square around the corner and canals everywhere you walk. The service is professional and friendly, and the dishes are always excellent. As locals, we appreciate the quality and consistency. Buffet van Odette is also well-loved by those who live here.

Very cosy and nicely designed restaurant. Welcoming staff and delicious menu. Highly recommended, Erik

Not as good as it used to be. The menu is limited. The ravioli was quite greasy, the steak tartare is not great and the smoked salmon choucroute doesn't make any sense. I used to love coming here but the last few times were disappointing.

Everything delicious, atmosphere 10 and very well located. Zero tourist.

Reserved table from 12 noon to 2 pm! Tables are very close together, you can literally hear the neighbors' conversations and you almost sit next to each other on the couch. The young man serving is friendly. Omelette with truffle cheese very tasty. We are still having our drink and we are already asked if we would like any more coffee? At half past two we were asked to pay and leave, because it was very busy and we needed a table. Older lady instructed a young man to bring us the bill and pay immediately... Extremely rude, customer unfriendly and unpleasant experience! Our "neighbors" received the same treatment. No more Odette's Buffet for me!

Simply the best bistrot in Amsterdam - a city with a lot of options and addresses, but where almost all new places end up being repetitive, without style, and a bit cheap. At Odette you'll have a lovely atmosphere, simple yet tasty and creative menu, and beautiful wines

We loved the place, the atmosphere and the food

Wat een gezellige zaak. Zeer vriendelijke service van Inez. We kwamen veel te laat aan en dat was geen probleem. Zeer goede energy. Heerlijk gegeten. Tafel bij de spiegel zijn het leuker. Of een plek aan de bar. Zeer goede ligging. Ik hoop nog vaak terug te komen.

Top place to eat, beautiful flavors, cozy and pleasant service

Gezellige zaak, vriendelijke ontvangst. Helaas weinig gerechten om uit te kiezen en alles is vrij duur. Voor brood moet je bijbetalen. Ook voor gewoon kraanwater. Dit gaat weliswaar naar een goed doel, maar ja, ongevraagd. Jammer ook van het Engelstalige personeel dat geen enkel woord NL begrijpt. Teleurstellend.

Delicious lunch. Small menu but everything prepared with love and taste. I'll come by again soon!

Gran lugar. Cerca de la zona del museo. Muchos (jóvenes) lugareños. Menú simple pero bueno. Gran variedad de vinos. Incluso cero en el menú como kombucha. Elegimos mejillones, oeufs mayonesa, huevos revueltos de salmón, gran pan de masa madre, coliflor a la parrilla. Qué bien. Personal muy ocupado.

Always nice here. Homely, good food, nice staff

Nice bio wine selection. Fresh and tasty.

You can rent a lovely intimate place it was very nice and the service was always on top The food was nice. Especially the bread and butter

Nice food and really friendly waiters. We enjoyed the pumpkin and sage ravioli. The menu is very very small, with only three mains a night so if you have dietary needs or are a bit more fussy, probably avoid this spot.

Very nice new business, exudes a fresh Parisian atmosphere. The pumpkin ravioli was great, steak tartare had no egg (possibly a choice due to danger) and was unfortunately a bit zesty. The kombucha drink is wonderfully subtle and fine. Biggest downside: busy place where you can barely understand each other.

Das Restaurant bietet eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre mit einer bunten Mischung verschiedener Menschen aller Altersklassen, was für eine lebendige und vielfältige Stimmung sorgt. Die Speisen sind abwechslungsreich und außergewöhnlich zubereitet, und der Service ist freundlich und aufmerksam. Ein kleiner Wermutstropfen ist jedoch, dass die Auswahl an vegetarischen Gerichten begrenzt ist, da es nur ein Hauptgericht für Vegetarier gibt. Eine Insgesamt aber eine empfehlenswerte Erfahrung!

Hands down the best meal in Amsterdam! Recommended by a friend as the perfect place to take my parent to dinner - it was perfect on all levels! Food, atmosphere, staff, price - all 10/10. Already planning my next visit back! Thank you for the best meal I’ve had in a very long time 😋

Very nice and classy addres for dinner. Portions were small, but I prefer smaller portions over huge ones. And it leaves room for dessert

Hubiera sido agradable sentarse afuera en el canal, pero fue una noche muy lluviosa. Afortunadamente nos dieron la mesa más cercana a la puerta principal abierta, así que tuvimos un poco de aire fresco y todavía podíamos ver el canal. Parecía ser un lugar de reunión "después del trabajo" muy ocupado tanto para la cena como para las bebidas en el bar. Compartimos un pedido de pan de masa madre y una ensalada, y cada uno tenía los ravioles muy sabrosos del día. El postre era delicioso pastel de toffee pegajoso.

Found by chance. Excellent cuisine and excellent natural wines. The service was very courteous. Advised.

Simple, but great food on the most beautiful terrace with a lovely view of the canal. Good wines and desserts too :)

Delicious food. Acoustically very nice and pleasant ambiance.

This place used to be my go-to, and I hadn’t visited it in years for no particular reason. I’m glad to see they’ve maintained their standards of quality. The service is friendly, the wines are good, and the food is tasty, nicely presented, and reasonably priced (for Amsterdam standard). Everything is great, except that the portions are a bit on the small side. PS: please bring back to salmon with lentils on the menu :)

Had a great meal at Buffet van Odette. This restaurant, now a classic, has been on our “to do” list for a long time. It's nice that we were able to go spontaneously on a Friday evening. The restaurant has a limited menu, which makes choosing easy. Everything was well prepared, and the service was decent, so there is little to complain about. However, we found the main courses in particular to be a bit on the meager side (clams and fennel sausage). For us it was a nice evening and another restaurant that we could cross off our list, but within the wide selection in Amsterdam, Odette was less memorable than we had hoped!

The food tastes okay. Worth the price You should reserve before coming in. Because the store is crowded every day outside seating The atmosphere is very good.