Café Carbòn Zuid in Stadionbuurt

Went as a group of 14 people, booked in advance. Was seated at two tables of 7, next to each other. Food was ok but service was very slow. Most of the staff were nice and friendly but one of the waitresses was rude.

Very disappointing overall, food and service; the meat was too dry and overcooked, and the staff were grumpy, abrupt, looking angry, and there was no relaxed atmosphere; everything was very rushed and stressful.

Had an incredibly delicious meal! Definitely recommended if you like a good piece of meat!

5-star recommended! Food was fantastic and service was excellent! We like the vibe of the restaurant! The steak was great and the mushroom sauce was also very tasty.

Perfect ribs every time. Very fast service. Can’t go wrong with any selection.

A real find for meat lovers in the south of Amsterdam. Some of the team came over from the original spot in the Jordaan, and the experience clearly benefits from that — warm lighting, genuinely friendly service, and food that comes out impressively fast without sacrificing quality. The menu has plenty of delicious options worth coming back for. Cafe Carbon Zuid gets a 100% recommendation from me.

Meat is delicious, melted in my mouth!! Service is cute but a bit slow

The steak was better than loetje and cannibal royal combined, best in netherland so far (5 years). Taps beers not so good, recommend to go for the bottled. Still 5 stars 🌟 that was tasty asfk

Friendly service, but during the training of new staff, there is too little focus on keeping an eye on the tables. You really have to make an effort to get the attention of the wait staff. Had a delicious meal, but definitely paid too much, hence the high price per person... also very dark 😅

Top restaurant for meat lovers 🔪

Amazing ribs, excellent service!

Very cozy and food is great🫶🏽🫡💪🏾🙏🏽

Café Carbòn Zuid is an absolute must-visit if you are a fan of high-quality grilled food and a great steakhouse atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, the smoky aroma and the cozy, industrial-chic decor set the stage for a fantastic meal. I was really impressed by the quality of the meat, which was cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. The service is friendly, fast, and very professional, making sure you have everything you need without being intrusive. For the price range of €20–30, the value you get in terms of portion size and flavor is outstanding for Amsterdam South. Whether you're there for a casual dinner or a special occasion, the vibrant energy of the place makes it a memorable experience. I highly recommend their shared dining options if you're with a group! Five stars all the way.

Great place, tasty steaks, very attentive service. I was out with old friends, had an excellent evening out. Parked at the Olympic Stadium.

This is a consistently good place. Chilled vibes, amazing meat and one of the friendliest service in Amsterdam. Booking is highly recommended. We've been suggesting this many times and it never disappointed us. Very good value for money and perfect for meat lovers.

The food at Carbon is delicious. Everything on the menu is really super tasty!

Friends outing, had a delicious meal, the tenderloin was tender and the spareribs were on point ..

Very cozy. Good food. I enjoyed it.

The ribs are absolutely delicious 😋 definitely worth it

I have been coming to this restaurant for three years because the food is genuinely very good. Unfortunately, the service does not meet the same standard. On this visit, we arrived without a reservation and were told the restaurant was fully booked, with only high bar tables available. However, there was only one table occupied at the time. We suggested dining at a regular table and leaving before the next reservation (scheduled for nearly two hours later). Although this was eventually allowed, it was done with reluctance and an unfriendly attitude. During dinner, we asked for water and only received it after requesting it three times. The restaurant was not particularly busy, so this appeared to be a matter of poor attentiveness. The food remains excellent, but service is a fundamental part of the overall experience. Unless the front-of-house service improves, I cannot confidently recommend this place.

Steak and chorizos were burnt, 12.5 for a cocktail thats only lemon juice. I think the bar silently cut me off on my SECOND drink😅or they forgot to pour the alcohol. Servers wont even attend to clear the table, ask how the food is or even the best part charging you. After paying the blond waitress rolled her eyes at me, I cant believe the nerve on anyone in this establishment I'm glad to go back to De Pijp location instead. The most UNWELCOMING energy ever even my date picked up on it and thought she did something to upset the establishment

The spare ribs were delicious, and the staff was friendly. The only downside was that it was too dark. I like to be able to clearly see what I'm eating. Otherwise, it was great!

A very bad experience. Be sure to carefully review the menu, otherwise you might be very surprised by the amount you receive on your bill. The menu is written to make customers think the price is fair. At the end, they discover that the price is calculated per 100 grams, not the portion served.

We came here for dinner and tried the ribs absolutely delicious. We had two different flavors, one sweet and one spicy, and both were amazing. The ribs were incredibly filling and full of flavor, and the side dishes were just as good. Everything was well prepared and satisfying. Definitely a place worth visiting again.

Not recommended. The service is terrible. The restaurant is far too busy, so the staff doesn't pay attention. I asked if several dishes could be put in takeaway containers. In the end, they only wrapped up the spareribs and gave me the other dishes, while they simply threw them away, as if I hadn't paid for them. I find this truly unacceptable. Furthermore, the quality of the food is also very poor.

Very good steak, cozy atmosphere

I ordered online for pickup and when I arrived, the staff sent me outside to knock on the kitchen door like I’m supposed to play some kind of guessing game. I stand there waiting, only to be told I’m not allowed to pick up from the kitchen door and need to go back inside. So I walk all the way back through, and guess what? My order was just sitting there the entire time.

I just wanted a decent burger. This is not the place to get that. The meat was un(der)seasoned, the patty pretty thin, the outside overcooked, the inside undercooked. The bun had been toasted too long. Very disappointing.

Delicious carpaccio and fantastic meat. Superb. Too bad the fries aren't that good, too greasy. Desserts (menu) mediocre. The sticky toffee isn't my cup of tea either. Why not a boring dame blanche or something? Otherwise, it's a cozy place and the staff are friendly. It is strange that you get your food on a cutting board, even though it's not a shared dining experience. The meat is of excellent quality, which makes up for a lot!

We had a wonderful meal here. Lovely atmosphere. Excellent meat. It's just a shame the dessert menu is limited. We'll definitely go back. Oh, and the fries are unfortunately too greasy... friendly staff!

Fantastic piece of bavette – perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. Highly recommended! 🔥

Guys, I've been coming to you for years. 10+ years. The food is always good. But that sewer smell? It's been there for over a year now. It's really unpleasant and unpleasant to eat with sewer smells. You really need to do something about it! The smell was making us nauseous; it's worse than before. I was here last summer too, and it smelled so bad then too!

Denis yeh ur a vegan not only is the menu very veritable and the servers are very enthusiastic. The ribs, steak fries and the hotwings are my highlight, they will ask spicy or sweet if you have a high spice tolerance then both is good if not stick to the sweet. Took 45 min for food to come. Best meateria in Amsterdam, take advice MaxTheMeatGuy

Everything was super tasty and the staff was friendly and helpful.

A super nice atmosphere, the food is amazing!! I recommend it 100%.

The food was delicious. The ribs were wonderful!

Bad food, meat very watery and tough. For such a place and those prices, you really should expect better quality.

A pure delight, the dishes are tasty and well-seasoned And the meat is marvelous A wonderful discovery Thank you

Very tasty, nice staff, but huge prices, at least for me

Great steak, perfect Med Rare Riley Good service as well.

Had drinks, delicious cocktails. Friendly staff, up for a laugh.

Delicious food: tasty, spicy ribs, the meat was very tasty. Highly recommended.

The most delicious Spicy Ribs ever! The Lady Steak was also excellent! The sauces were fantastic. Young, attractive, and very friendly staff. The interior is cozy and spacious, with an absolutely wonderful atmosphere! We thoroughly enjoyed it.

The food was fine. The chicken was very tasty. The price ended up being a bit lower.

Had a family dinner outside, the food was subpar, it used to be significantly better.. we sent food back because the bread was rock hard, and sadly the second time it was still the same. The waiter genuinely did everything she could, we felt bad but it wasn’t the best dinner we had there.

Café Carbòn is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Amsterdam. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and professionalism. Naomi, runs the place with such grace and attention to detail—it really shows in how smoothly everything flows. The service was truly outstanding. Every server we encountered was friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had a great time. It’s rare to find a team that works so well together and makes you feel like a valued guest from start to finish. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Whether you’re a local or just visiting the city, Café Carbon is a spot you don't want to miss. Naomi and her team have created something really special here. Highly recommend!

Most delicious chicken (half chicken)

I have never paid so much money and gone hungry at a place in my life. We asked for a t-bone. The meat that was brought to us was not cooked. It was very tough and blood was flowing from it. They took it to be cooked again. When they brought it for the second time, it got even tougher and we could not eat it. I never recommend it.

Good food but bad service and little atmosphere.

We have been coming here for years and have always enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Unfortunately, my experience today (18/06/2025) was less good. The two ladies in the service seemed very inexperienced and had difficulty with overview and communication. This meant that we had to wait a very long time for our main course and dessert. What struck me most was that one of the ladies seemed downright disinterested. She could hardly manage a smile. That really detracts from the hospitality that I normally experienced here. Too bad because I always liked coming here.

Amazing ribs and chips, potentially the best ribs I have had before. Fall of the bone and tasty sauce. Good service. Visited this place a while ago and only reviewing now, but I remeber water was quite expensive. That was the only memorable flaw. Place is not cheap, but the food justifies the price in my opinion.

Had a lovely meal on the terrace, with the pram. The staff was attentive and had everything well under control. The food is still top after all these years!

Good meat, good wine and very good service.

A very bad experience. We will not be dining here again. When we were ordering, the waiter mispronounced our order. After correction and confirmation, when the order was served to the table, it was the waiter's own understanding, not ours, and he did not admit his mistake.

The food’s great but wow, sparkling water costs an arm and a leg at this place. 7,50€ for one big bottle of sparkling water, really?

Although the food (rib-eye and spare ribs) was very tasty, the service was mediocre. A glass of water for medicine can only be ordered by bottle or you have to walk to the toilet. Drinking is indicated over a balustrade (is walking around too much effort?). While we were still eating, we asked if we had finished eating yet (twice). The kitchen is top notch, the service could be much better!

Ate here on a Friday night, got a booking close enough to our dining time. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional, especially the chicken wings, they were done properly, with a good spicy kick. I’d definitely return for more. Thank you.

Today I came here to this restaurant I come a lot of times, I’ve never been served as badly as this time, I simply left because the man who was at the kasa was super rude!

Great quality, super ribeye. Carpaccio and ribeye as a starter are highly recommended.

My favorite restaurant, simple , great food. Not too expensive.

Super delicious food and friendly staff who serve your every need

Great atmosphere, great food, definitely recommended for a date or something to eat with your friends. My recommendation are the chicken legs from the grill.

Made a wrong reservation today, not for tonight but for tomorrow, but we still had a table for 7 people, even though the restaurant was almost full. The staff is very hospitable, friendly and helpful. We come here regularly and we have never been disappointed. The food is always good and the portions are generous. You never leave hungry. The spare ribs are the tenderest I have ever eaten. The meat falls straight from the bone. I would like to thank you, even though I had reserved a day later, we were still welcome. 🙏🏼 As a family we had a tough day. Thanks to you, we were able to conclude this beautifully.

OK but steak a bit dry, had worse though

Carbon Zuid is and remains worth eating a tasty piece of meat. The service is also always friendly and helpful. Price-quality is good!

Beautiful setting, welcome in English, grilled specialties (excellent chicken), side dishes of coleslaw salads and grilled vegetables available at an additional cost. A little noisy

Sub par food and rude unaccommodating staff. Would not go here again

Good food, steak was cooked to perfection. Very good service, very quick.

Special restaurant. Delicious dishes! 700 grams of ribeye anytime! 😍

Terrible service; if someone can call that service. They didn’t even provide cutlery to match the number of people and we had to ask for more. The soup tasted like it was water drawn from a salt mine. The worst part was a male staff member who, after the starters arrived and we hadn't even taken a few bites, suddenly cleared all the food away. He didn't even ask us if we were done eating . When I questioned him about it, he made lame excuses saying he thought we had finished, and he didn’t even offer a proper apology. Considering his behavior from the beginning to the end, I couldn't help but feel that he had a bias against Asians. The manager apologized, but the male staff member never apologized and kept avoiding the issue. His attitude was very disrespectful.

Don't waste your time here. Staff - discriminatory treatment Food - fermented soybean paste bread from the salt farm Not recommended in any way. Yomajigaejeol Yohaesim Byeolchajongin

Very good and attentive service, we ordered Lady and Gents steak accompanied with soup of the day: onion soup, chorizo and fresh salad, very delicious, will come back for sure! They also have a holiday menu, worth trying for sure.

Amazing restaurant. The ribs were delicious .

Went here for dinner with a group of 8. Unfriendly staff. Wrong drinks mixed, cold steak. All in all, definitely not recommended. The quality does not correspond to the price.

Very good sweet spare ribs! They place is gluten free friendly as their main courses are grilled meat, so you can’t go wrong with that :)

Very very mediocre staff. Food was okay

4 times in a row no complete order via Uber Eats. It's really unbelievable, I don't need cheesecake as compensation, I just want my food as ordered. I won't be ordering here again

Shrimp that were way out of date had been sick for 3 days! Never again for us

Went here for dinner 2 nights ina row. The food was amazing. The place is not too big and it is never overcrowded as it is a bit outside the city center. The menu is short which is usually a good sign. We tried everything from the menu and it was awesome. The ribs were falling off the bone, the steak was amazing. The fat was melting in my mouth. Rarely can I recommend a restaurant and be sure that you are going to love the food!

Great establishment with super nice staff and great tasty food, are not stingy with the portions and the prices are normal. Definitely worth it. Wasn't my first time and certainly not the last.

The ribeye steak was definitely one of the best in my life, the atmosphere was very chill and the service was fantastic. I'm going back there again, without a doubt!

Cool and cozy place to have your diner and some drinks, i enjoyed myself and friendly staff!! That make you feel very welcome, loved everything about it!!

Positively surprised. Good food and very nice staff.

The spare ribs are great. Best with a sweet marinade. Also gluten intolerance friendly

Had fried meat twice. The meat ended up not being eaten and sent back to the kitchen. Helped by 3 different people and the story was suddenly not clear. Treated very rudely by the manager. She was unreasonable and constantly raised her voice. Her appearance and look towards customers was also not too harsh. Yet we had to pay for the meat that was not consumed. If you refuse to pay for that piece of meat. Did they call the police? So not recommended.

Great service! Due to my own stupidity, I missed an order via Thuisbezorgd and returned it to Carbon Zuid. Thuisbezorgd could do nothing more, not even when I offered to pay another delivery fee. Unfortunately... nothing could be done. In short, paid money for the food, including a "service contribution" but did not really receive any service and neither did the food. Wrote an email to Carbon and explained the matter. Although they also have to pay a lot to Thuisbezorgd, I was still allowed to pick up my order tonight. What a great gesture and service from Carbon! Fantastic. The ribs were super tasty and the home made applesauce to die for! Thank you Café Carbon, I will come and enjoy it again soon.

Chanel, Ela and Suuuuuuu are sweetheart! Thank you very much for your hospitality and kindness. Until next time!

Shanel is the best. Princess tequila Perfectly served and sincere attention

The best ribs in the Netherlands and the meat and fries are in the same category. Carbon is one of the have to go to restaurants when I am in Amsterdam.

Delicious spareribs, good and quick service.

We had an incredibly delicious meal last Wednesday. All dishes were really great. All 4 of us enjoyed it. The steak tartare and the soup of the day were delicious. This also applied to the main courses (see photo). The Gents steak, Ribeye, Rack of Rib and half chicken are all recommended. What good meat dishes.

The food was delicious. The fries were good and Zaanse mayonnaise is always a plus. The half chicken was well seasoned and not too dry inside. The sticky toffee didn't have much flavor but was fine. The service was not very fast, but given the crowds, that is understandable. Luckily our waiter was very nice and wasn't too formal. The acoustics are just very bad. I had trouble hearing my friend sitting next to me.

Wonderfully sweet staff Delicious food Would love to come there See you soon! Gino

The restaurant has a very good atmosphere, and the lights were dim but very relaxing. The food was excellent and also the service was exceptional. The waiter was a young woman who took great care of us. I recommend it 100%

The restaurant has a very good atmosphere, and the lights were dim but very relaxing. The food was excellent and also the service was exceptional. The waiter was a young woman who took great care of us. I recommend it 100%

Our go-to place when craving for red meat. Good ribs, good fries and pleasant staff!

TOP. Absolutely recommended. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and exceptionally delicious apple pie (with nuts). (One tip: if you have such a delicious t If you have pastries, then real whipped cream, not from a canister, is ideal..)

Decent food if you are a meat lover,nothing special. Decent services, I would say staff is overlaping keep asking for orders and in the end missing some. Very loud crowd .

Heerlijk gegeten, leuke sfeer, serveerster regelde een dame blanche voor me ondanks deze niet op het menu stond, een 10!

Omdat mijn zoon vlakbij dit restaurant woont en jarig was, besloten wij hier met 7 personen te gaan eten. Parkeren was even een ding. Bij binnenkomst was het druk en lawaaiig. Tafel bij het raam. Op zich een goed plekje maar t bankje was niet echt comfortabel. Er kwam een dame met een plat Amsterdams accent de bestelling opnemen. Noemde mijn schoonmoeder van 80 continu schat en kauwde erg zichtbaar en fanatiek kauwgom. Als ze sprak kon ik zien waar het zich in haar mond bevond. Het hoofdgerecht komt op planken die over tafel heen en weer aangegeven moeten worden als mensen hetzelfde gerecht hebben. Ik kreeg een vette gamba in mijn schoot. Een aantal gerechten eet kan met de handen gegeten worden (kip, gamba’s, ribs). Vaak krijg je daar een finger bowl bij. Helaas: een kommetje water met een schijfje citroen kon niet. Vochtige kleine doekjes die waren er wel. Zie dan maar eens het vet onder je nagels vandaan te krijgen. Kortom aardig wat ergernis maar het kauwgomkauwen sloeg alles. Jammer want het eten was goed.