Café Carbòn in Zuid Pijp

Quick and very pleasant service. Good meat. My only complaint is the very dim lighting.

The meat was impressively good. A cute restaurant located in a beautiful neighborhood in Amsterdam-which is not far from yet a different vibe from the city center. We had a very good meal, and even though we were a bit annoyed by the hot weather and by the fact that there was no fan in the restaurant, we were extremely motivated by how nice and smiley, cheerful the waiters and waitresses here were. Imagine how hot it would be for them! And they still managed to served us with the biggest smile! Our experience was made more memorable by them. The meat was A-ma-zing. Probably one of the best meat and steaks we ever had in Amsterdam. There was no complain to anything!

Some of the best steaks ive has in a awhile and the price is pretty fair. The service was really good too!

My worst experience in Amsterdam in my five years living here. We just sat for drinks and the person attending to the tables (maybe the place owner or at least manager?) kept playing dumb every 5 minutes to force us to buy food... until we finally had to go away. I could not even finish 1 drink I had to leave it. She asked what we wanted to eat at least 5 times, she even brought plates and cutlery at some point to force us. Funny enough, she kept on being surprised and forgetting whenever we were saying that we just wanted drinks. Very bad. You don't feel welcome there.

The quality is good, but in terms of quantity and ordering the sauce, fries, and other side dishes separately, it quickly becomes expensive.

We had a delicious meal! We were a group of 10 people and the service and quality were amazing! Definitely recommended for a fun evening with good food.

Really enjoyed it My dining companion: spicy spareribs And me: Entrecote medium rare. Coleslaw and sweet potato fries as a shared side dish. Lovely on the terrace. Really enjoyed it. Also my excellent ginger ale with ice cream Dining out. At its best! Served together nicely and at a great pace. Very friendly And tasty!! Definitely see you again... as far as I'm concerned!!

My daughter found this place on instagram and asked to go. Food, Service, everything was EXCELLENT. We had an amazing Mommy/daughters girls night.

Great Food! Great Steak! Everything was amazing and perfectly prepared. From steak to fries to dessert amazing. and the staff were also really friendly. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and especially the meat. We were 6 and ordered a few cuts, cote de boef, tenderleoin, ribeye and some ribs, we enjoyed all of them. Service was also very good. Place to come back.

Everything was great!!! The atmosphere of a cozy old Amsterdam cafe with warm mood lighting. Fast service and the food; everything was super fresh and very tasty!! Generous portions too :) 🙌🏼. And with some meat dishes you can choose how many grams you want, which is also nice and good if you want to watch your cholesterol a bit ;)

I don’t say this often, but this is easily one of the top 5 steaks I’ve ever had. The seasoning was spot on, the flavor was great, and it was cooked exactly how I asked for it. The potatoes were really good too, and while I’ve had better garlic sauce before, this one was still very tasty and worked well with the steak. Honestly, if you’re in Amsterdam and craving a good steak, I’d recommend giving Cafe Carbon a try. I’ll definitely be back. See my TikTok for montages

We came as a group and ordered loads of meats such as the ribs, steak and lamb rack. The meat was delicious and seasoned so well, would recommend the grilled vegetables and salad as the side dishes.

10’s across the board!!!! service was AMAZING, food was AMAZING, vibes were perfect! and the price is much more affordable than we were expecting for our date night. this is a must go place. do yourself a favor and get the wings, caesar, and a steak!! can’t wait to go back

First restaurant I went to in Dam where they wasn’t stingy with the portions of food. Good prices, good quality. Made my partner reminisce of our first date. W Baecation, W restaurant (Cafe)

Fantastic food at Cafe Carbón. The bittenballen was good, the steak was fantastic as was the white sauce that came with it and the ribs. For the food, 10/10, no notes! Just beware when it’s busy, service can be a bit slow but overall the staff are very friendly. Would absolutely recommend coming here!

According to *Copilot* and *ChatGPT*, the best spare ribs in Amsterdam could be found here—so yes, the bar was set somewhere around the level of *Heaven's Gates*. 😄 At 6:00 PM, we were ready (as true rib adventurers) and were the very first. We started on the terrace with a drink and a sandwich, while a friendly staff member got us in the right mood. Inside, that atmosphere continued cheerfully—think: cozy brown pub vibes, but with a mission. Table for two, ordered a drink from another friendly lady, and a little later our first “rib coach” came to take our order. Naturally, we went for the spare ribs. We dutifully mentioned that we had been sent here by “the reviews.” Her reaction: “Good to hear, I think they’re very tasty myself too.” Now that’s trust. Order: 1x regular, 1x spicy. Fries and sauces on the side (in hindsight: completely unnecessary, but hey, you never know). And then… there they came. Two gigantic racks on a board, as if we were auditioning for a meat documentary. And sure enough—not a word of a lie: the meat literally fell off the shelf as soon as you looked at it (okay, almost). Put a knife to it and presto, magic. Truly absurdly delicious. The only man serving was also top-notch, by the way—friendly and relaxed, as if he knew we were having a fantastic experience here. Conclusion: these are without a doubt some of the best spare ribs we have ever eaten. Pure indulgence. Finished with an espresso and just right—not rolling out, but certainly not hungry either. Recommended? Absolutely. Price? Very reasonable (€22.50 for a large rack). In short: if you are looking for ribs where your teeth are almost superfluous… you have found the place.

We had a good time. Asked for medium temperature, it came blue. They took it back and it was still blue. Overall we did have a good time.

Honestly one of the best, if not the best, meat restaurants in Amsterdam. We got different types of meat dishes and my favourite was the ribs and the chorizos. I would definitely come back!

Was delicious! For a starter we ordered hot wings from the grill, and for our main course we got a rack of ribs with a side of steak-cut fries. Everything was so good — the meat was so tender it fell right off the bone. We also ordered the cheesecake for dessert and it was great. Would definitely recommend coming here!

We had a truly delicious meal here. Great atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff, definitely worth a repeat visit.

Great food, fast service. Spicy ribs were awesome

The meal was phenomenal. Ribeye steak was so moist and tender. The jacket potato with garlic butter was delicious. The toffy desert was to die for. 🤤

Had seen this place on a Google search Forgot about it and then during a trip stubbled past and managed to get a walk in. The food was fantastic Can't wait to return

Service was extremely excellent, food was beyond 👌! If you are in the mood for steak I definitely recommend this great establishment.

This is a nice and clean cafe Carbon.

​I had a disappointing dinner here yesterday. We ordered a medium-rare T-bone, but it arrived blue-rare and stone cold in the middle. The waitress kindly offered to send it back, but it returned almost exactly the same—still predominantly blue (at least it wasn't cold anymore). It’s a basic failure of the kitchen to miss the temperature that badly twice. ​​To make matters worse, the manager pressured us to leave early to accommodate another group, despite us having 20 minutes left on our reservation (he rudely showcased them our seats right in front of us whilst we were still eating). After the bill was thrown on our table without a word, one of our waitresses kindly stepped in and offered us a seat elsewhere to finish our wine. ​It’s a shame because our waitresses were lovely, but the management and kitchen let them down. If you go, avoid the T-bone and don't expect to stay for your full reservation comfortably.

Perfect dinner. Great service and prices

Must-Try Juicy Steaks & Ribs in Amsterdam Café Carbòn in Amsterdam, with two locations — one in De Pijp and one in Zuid — is a beloved steakhouse-style café known for its perfectly grilled, juicy steaks 🥩 and fall-off-the-bone ribs 🍖. The dishes are served in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that blends a classic Amsterdam brown café vibe with modern dining ✨. Expect rich flavors, generous portions, friendly service, and great drinks 🍻 — making it a must-visit spot for meat lovers and a top pick for relaxed dinners and shareable feasts in the city. ✅ Fresh, high-quality ingredients ✅ Generous portions ✅ Great value for money ✅ Cozy and inviting atmosphere ✅ Friendly and attentive staff 🍽️ What we had: - Lady steak (tenderloin 180 gr) - Ribeye (Black Angus 250 gr) - Rack of ribs - Bread with Mike’s dip, tapenade, and garlic butter - Jacket potato with garlic butter - Steak-cut fries - Corncob - Coleslaw - Sticky toffee 💸 €40-50 p.p. 📍Amsterdam De Pijp | Zuid 🔝 Follow us for THE BEST places to eat and drink in Amsterdam!

Amazing dinner for our last night on holiday ❤️

The meat is delicious! The atmosphere is pleasant.

Carbon feels like home to me. The atmosphere is perfect, the staff helpful, sweet, and friendly. The food is delicious, a good steak, nice and tender. The ribs are also delicious.

Friendly staff and a cozy café. However, I found the price/quality a bit unbalanced. You have to pay extra for everything (sauce, fries, salad), which means a steak with fries and salad easily comes to around 50 euros per person.

The steak was top notch, the best I have had in the Netherlands and I am living here for 35 years. I will definitely go back. Highly recommended.

Delicious food, everything was top notch. Service was good, definitely recommended. Tip: get the wings from the grill, they're delicious.

I had a delicious meal at Café Carbon. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the service is absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended; I'll definitely be back! 👌🏼😍

Charming place and friendly service, but what terrible meat!! The cote du boeuf was terribly bad, almost impossible to chew, and all for a ridiculously high price. Tasteless meat, poorly seasoned, sour coleslaw, and baked potatoes that weren't fresh. And to top it all off... A cup of coffee was €3.50, but because we wanted D-café, we had to pay an extra €1.50, so €5.00 for a cup of coffee. A glass of port was €8.75, absolutely ridiculous. The price-quality ratio was absolutely ZERO! We felt completely ripped off! Once, but never again!!

We had a delicious meal at Cafe Carbon in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood. A small café with a cozy, traditional Dutch atmosphere.

I had the lambrack. I’ve had better. The staff is very helpful and professional. The location is easily accessible by public transport.

It wasn't great. We ordered two steaks, one of which was the most expensive on the menu. We both ordered medium. The meat arrived rare, so we had to send it back. The medium was very, very tough. This shouldn't be the case at this price. The chef simply pulled the tomahawk out of a plastic bag. No preparation, no marinade, no sous vide, just straight from the stove. You'd expect the meat to be of good quality, but unfortunately, it wasn't. When we pointed this out to the waitress, her response was "Oh, okay." We won't be seeing her again.

The meat is very good and the atmosphere is ideal. The best part was the Spanish girl who served us.

The food was excellent and prepared to perfection. We spoke no Dutch, but the staff spoke excellent English and were very friendly. Highly recommend!

The food isn't bad, but it's way overpriced for what it is. It's starting to feel a bit like a tourist trap where you have to pay separately for sauces, and then they shamelessly charge you €5.50 per sauce. We had the pepper sauce, and it just wasn't good either; we left it. The steak is good, but €27.50 for 180 grams is also very expensive.

This was absolutely fantastic. The ribs and rack of lamb were incredibly tender. The kitchen works quickly, so you don't have to wait long for your food. I will definitely be back.

Our favorite restaurant in all of Amsterdam. Seriously, best ribs in the world. Get the spicey sauce on the side. Steak is full of delicious flavor and very tender. Sam, and Anushka did an awesome job as our servers. Super friendly and professional. This meal is why we keep returning to Amsterdam. Do not miss. Definitely recommend. Always will return.

Friendly and attentive staff, nicely decorated but in my opinion it could use some decoration, prices also

We ate entrecote steak and ribs that were simply excellent. The service was good and cordial, and the prices were completely reasonable.

Delicious meat, good wine and tasty dessert.

If you like meat then this is highly recommended......!!

Great food, good service and a buzzing atmosphere. A lovely place to meet friends for a glass of wine and steak.

The pork ribs and the lamb rack are really good. We ordered the non spicy but it came spicy - not that we don't mind. It was really good! Not too spicy. Just a lil spice kick. The lamb rack was cooked to perfection. Medium well. Juicy and succulent. They don't have the strong lamb-y taste which is good. We could have ate more. The photos I posted are for 3 person with some sides. Do ask for the draft beer, especially see what they have for 'Beer of the Moment'. And the staff are nice and cheerful coming with good recommendations. Will come back again soon! Maybe for the beef steaks! Go earlier or best with reservation. This place is conveniently located by the Tram stop coming from Amsterdam Centraal - just in front of the restaurant. Or just 3 mins walk if you are taking the one towards Amsterdam Centraal. Tram number 4 I think. Thank you.

What a wonderful surprise this place was. My husband and I both thought that our steaks were one of best we have ever eaten. We loved the beer selections, salads and the fries too. We were too full for dessert.

Monica was so lovely and helped with our requests for gluten-free options, great service! The food was amazing and great venue!

The service was very friendly, the prices were on the high side, but the food was worth it. Highly recommended!

Great food, very thoughtful waiters provided several portions of sour cream to help our kids get through the spicier parts of their meal!

The best meat ever. The two of us were here on our second day of vacation, and the food was excellent. The service was very friendly and attentive. We were recommended this restaurant by a hotel employee.

Definitely the best steak I've had for awhile. The caprese salad and baked potato with garlic butter were also fantastic! I highly recommend this place.

Close by our hotel, Peastana. Wonderful atmosphere, helpful staff and the food was amazing! Best bite in Amsterdam 🤙

Above average quality at competitive prices. Our rib-eye and spareribs were excellent

Had a delicious rib-eye. Nice and cozy place for a delicious steak

Unbelievable meat and Definitely the best grilled veggies I have ever had! Worth a visit again when in Amsterdam! Service and ambience top notch!

This was the best steak that I have ever had. Cooked just right and the potato was to die for. Service was amazing and was very kind as we are from the USA. Better steak than you can get at home. Thank you very much.

The food is outstanding! You will not be disappointed and you will not leave hungry! Staff & service were great, so friendly!

Amazing ribeye steak cooked to perfection, with range of sauces available. Hard recommend.

Cozy, nice staff and good food!

Are you in a mood of steak, Cafe Carbon is for me the nr 1 in town, taste of the meat is a +++ service is TOP, naomi and all the team are friendly, with a big smile! Love it.

We have been coming here for a number of years, from Culemborg. About twice a year. It remains a party, nice and friendly service and super tasty food. Went again last weekend, felt familiar again. The food is so tasty, flavorful, nicely served on a large platter. It's a shame that there was little choice for the vegetarian in our midst. The meat is really delicious, no matter what you order. We were also surprised at dessert by singing staff, fireworks with dessert, and guests who spontaneously sang along. An attentive employee had noticed that we had something to celebrate, so spontaneously, without being asked, it made the evening even more special. Until next time, we are already looking forward to it.

I made a reservation and was initially seated at a high top table with the promise that I would be moved to a regular table once one became available. We noticed an empty table and asked if we could switch, as my feet were uncomfortable dangling from the high chair and the table was too small for our food. However, we were told that we had to wait for the next available table as new guests had a priority. Another table became vacant, but we were informed that other guests who had arrived before us were being seated there instead. I felt particularly disappointed when a table of three, who arrived a lot later than us and had been seated at a larger high top, got to switch to a more comfortable table halfway through our meal as soon as another guest left. Although there was a young waitress who was very sweet and apologised for the issue when I brought it up, I left feeling quite dissatisfied due to the uncomfortable seating and a lack of attentiveness in service. The meal was priced at around 35 euros per person and it is worth noting than mains do not come with sides and they do not serve tap water. While the food was alright—the tartare tasted distinctly like ossenworst, minced and sausage-like, which was not what I expected—the rack of ribs and lamb rack were alright though.

Delicious food, quick service, everything to your liking. The only downside is 5.50 extra for the pepper cream sauce! But hey, the perfectly cooked meat makes up for it.

Nice place for a great piece of meat. The place is a bit loud (noise) but the overall experience was good. Recommandable.

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Honestly cannot speak highly enough for this venue. The food was beautiful and cooked to perfection the staff were attentive yet not intrusive and the atmosphere was great.

Best ribs I’ve ever had. We had a great time.

Good food, but got kicked out soon after we finished eating, they say they have reservations but not really, the resto was empty.

Super cute place, and I was looking forward to check out the steaks here. We made a reservation for a group of 7, unfortunately, one person got sick, which I mentioned upon arrival. Later on the staff complaint, and mentioned that they could have used the space for another group then. The food quality seems to be alright - The rips were a bit dry, and did not get off the bone as I would have expected, but tasted good. Unfortunately, out of two Côte de Boeuf, one ordered medium, arrived very rare, the other ordered medium arrived almost well done. I would have complaint but after the plates were on the table we did not see the waiter anymore for a while. Which brings me to my next point: I am quite sure they wanted to get rid of us fast, and over our visit we were able to order twice drinks, as we were in a separate room, this was quite annoying. That all paired with higher end prices made a rather negative impression and we paid and left right away, once food was finished.

Feels like an old timey tavern inside. Staff were so friendly and helpful, the food itself was delicious and perfectly cooked! Sauces were great, wine great for the price. All in all a fantastic restaurant - I will definitely be back !!

Looks good but not tastes good Employee tried so hard to be attentive….literally just uncomfortablely too much

Very racist employees, better eat home without nobody treating you like this.

There were many people who recommended this place, but the taste, quantity, price, and service were understandable.

Good steak atmosphere i give it 3 stars because although it's tasty it dosent offer anything considerably different other than the fact that they cook over charcoal.

Good steak and beer. Only small point are the tables a bit compact and hard / sharp corners. Just be a little bit careful when sitting down. Service also good

Delicious food, a bit pricey because you have to order EVERYTHING separately (fries added for 5 euros, not a large portion) even sauces separately. Service is perfect, we often came by to ask if everything was okay and if we wanted something to drink. The atmosphere is cozy, but a lot of noise...

I went in May 2019. I'm leaving a review because I don't want to forget the taste after looking at the photo album. I recommend this restaurant.

Very good food and nice service!

We had a lovely evening here. The food and service is amazing! Steak and rack of ribs were incredible and so are the chips. Felt like we were really looked after but all of the staff. Would 100% recommend and will be back!

Delicious food, nice friendly people in the service who also seem to enjoy each other 👍

Absolutely amazing. My husband and I have previously only ever visited the Carbòn in Zuid. This was our first visit to the one in De Pijp and it did not disappoint. The lady at the front was very kind and welcoming, and we were seated without delay. Our waitor was fabulous and really looked after us. The food is incredible and I would not hesitate to recommend it. It's well worth the price!

Restaurante Carbón is, without a doubt, a place with a special charm. From the moment you enter, the atmosphere envelops you in a warmth that makes you feel at home, and the decoration gives it a cozy touch that is difficult to find. Additionally, the service is exceptional; The staff is super friendly and attentive, always willing to advise you and make you feel welcome. We let ourselves be guided by their recommendations and we have no regrets at all. We tried the chorizo ​​with chimichurri, a very fresh caprese salad and a grilled meat that was simply spectacular. Everything of outstanding quality, you can see the care and affection in each dish. Another detail that we loved was the bread, made daily, which arrives at the table with three different sauces, each one more surprising and delicious than the last. A real pleasure for lovers of good home cooking. Congratulations to the entire Carbón team for creating this very special experience. I will return without hesitation.

Amazing steak, fries and salads! One of the best places to eat meat as you should.

The perfect ribs; great taste, amazing sauces, very juicy, a lot of meat, and a huge portion. If I ever want ribs in Amsterdam — I'll just come back here. It's absolutely worth the money but I would definitely recommend sharing it with someone as the portion size is a little too much for smaller people.

The food was delicious. Definitely for meat lovers and the desserts were out of the world. The steak (medium-rare) was nice and juicy. The ribs (spicy version) were finger licking. From the dessert sticky toffee pudding stood. To top it off, the waitresses were really friendly and the decor gave a rustic feeling. Overall great experience

My nr 1 to eat steak in Amsterdam , thank you the amazing service , special to naomi ! The whole experience is unbeatable.

It's always a great experience coming here! The steaks are consistently fantastic, and the staff is both attentive and friendly, making every visit enjoyable. Highly recommended!!!

A nice restaurant! I thought the service was really great and very attentive, and the atmosphere was nice - lots of space per table. I thought the portions were quite small, so I would definitely choose a different option next time. Overall I’d definitely go back!

DO NOT go here for the cocktails! Otherwise good atmosphere.

Fabulous steak menu well cooked, wide selection of beers and excellent service

The atmosphere and service was fine. My friend and I did get sick from the chicken though. Flavour was honestly great but it was most likely undercooked.

Was nice , good food, not special, steak not served as requested. But taste good

Very disappointed with how this visit went. Ordered the côte de boeuf as medium but it came as rare (can be seen on the upper part of the picture). Told the waitress this and she took the meat back to the kitchen only to come back 10 minutes later with the same steak but now as almost well done (can be seen on the lower right side). Ate what was possible to eat which in this case was about 40% of the original steak (can be seen on the lower left side) since my wife was pretty much done with her dish. Told the waiter this while he was taking away our dishes and asked him for the bill which he forgot to bring. Instead asking again but in this case the waitress and once the bill came there were no deduction. Went inside and discussed the entire experience with the manager and asked for some kind of deduction, but no. Full price had to be paid with the explanation that I should have said something about the steak being well done before she brought out the bill. NOT recommended.

Food was amazing, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful