Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker in Weesperzijde

Nice, atmospheric restaurant. I haven't dined here and was very impressed with the food. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. There are beautiful places to sit both outside and inside.

A very nice spot for a drink, but the food was quite disappointing. The lettuce in the Caesar salad wasn’t even cut, and there were no anchovies, even though they were listed on the menu. The meatball was also rather bland. Luckily, the staff were very friendly.

A spacious venue, also suitable for large groups, recommended by locals. It's not a tourist hotspot, but the food is good and the beer selection is vast. Prices are a bit above average, and the service is excellent and accommodating. Recommended.

The restaurant itself is beautiful. Lovely spot and I was really looking forward to the meal. However the food was very mediocre for the price and the service was awful. It was almost funny, but really just infuriating We actually had to get up on at least 3 occasions to get the waiting staff's attention. Things we asked for were forgotten and then when we got up to ask after them, the staff would be doing something else as if our food wasn't getting cold while we waited. Haven't had such terrible service in quite a while. For that reason I couldn't recommend this restaurant and wouldn't come back.

Lovely terrace and staff. The vegetarian burger could use a bit more oomph ;)

Just grabbing a quick bite before a performance at Carré? No problem, everyone cooperated and within fifteen minutes we were eating. A place with a lot of history and such an atmosphere. Highly recommended for Amsterdam.

Had a delicious meal and top-notch service, definitely recommended 😋😋😋

Received great service from Thijmen!

Beautiful, large restaurant with a large terrace both at the front and across the street, where there is a large terrace by the water. Excellent menu.

The staff is top-notch, especially Thijmen. Thank you, I will definitely come back here.

Simply good food, large terrace, friendly service

Food fine, atmosphere okay, but unfortunately the service was much worse. More busy with each other than with the customers.

Service was great, food not so much. I would rate it 5a from 10. A bit overpriced for the quality. Have been here couple of times and it seems that the quality of food is only getting worse. Location is nice.

Nice atmosphere, super friendly staff. Had a delicious meal. Highly recommended! Tessa, thanks for the great service!

They brought the wrong order, non vegan burger instead of vegan. Then when they brought the vegan one it was raw.. I left it all on the plate. When they asked if all was good, I said no and that it was raw. Nothing happened after. We paid and left... I think it was appropriate to either take it off the bill or give complementary dessert.

Good service by nice people; that was 9 years ago and it is still the case now. Unfortunately, I do have a comment about the food. The salad I ordered came with about 10 croutons, some cheese, and only 1 sardine cut into quarters. €16.50. How dare they? If you are then asked if it was tasty and you answer a resounding "no," nothing is done about it. This clearly demonstrates that the customer's opinion is not interesting. "We do our thing and you just have to accept it." There will come a time when this starts working against you and customers will stay away. To continue, the prices of the wines are shockingly high. €40 for a mediocre bottle of white is ridiculous. A purchase price of max €6.25, selling price of 40 is irresponsible. How long can this go on like this?

We had a nice lunch here, outside but the water. It’s a moderately-casual setting, perfect for lunch with a friend. The staff was friendly and patient and my friend while she practiced her Dutch, encouraging her to keep at it. I thought that was really kind. We both ordered burgers, and a lemonade. The burgers were decent, just a bit too big to actually eat the way they were intended. The menu has plenty of options to choose from. We weren’t rushed, felt comfortable outside, and would certainly go back.

The atmosphere on the terrace was pleasant. Unfortunately, the bottom of the plate was very dirty and there was hair in the food, which did not give a fresh impression. Additionally, it was not possible to pay the bill per person.

Nice restaurant in a beautiful location with a very special history.

Upmarket light filled cafe restaurant with seating inside and out.

Very nice service! Thank you and keep up the good work 😁

Although good service punctuality. An incident occurred whereby a plate of food was accidentally split by a customer on another table and it went all over my bags. Nor the customer who caused the incident nor the waiter apologised for the incident which I find particularly rude.

Very unfriendly staff. They do not allow laptops while I was having full lunch and most tables were not occupied. Spent there less than an hour.

An ideal place to take a break in front of the canal

Nice restaurant with generally friendly service. I find the price level (and I know for sure that things in Amsterdam aren't exactly cheap) to be in line with what is offered. A ribeye (small) for €32.00 without fries and/or vegetables and a bottle of wine from Wolf (at the winery the price of this wine is £12.00) for €54.00! I find almost exorbitant.

probably the most expensive coffee in Amsterdam

Large restaurant. Friendly atmosphere, nice terrace, beautiful location. Famous café, modernized and not ruined.

The place is great, and so is the food. The service... Sorry, but it is really bad. Uninterested, and you have to constantly call out to them, which is actually annoying for both of you.

If I write disappointing, you think I was in a bad mood. That is not the case. This place could be SO much better. The venue is fabulous. But the food is so very average. Think petrol station along the motorway, and you will be ok. Tried a burger, omelette, croque madame. All very mediocre. Coffee was fine. I am just baffled,... Why not try a bit more. None of your customers in this primary location would worry if it was 20 - 50% more. But do it properly. Simply not up to expectations for modern premium location food place. And, again... All you need to do is the improve in the food. The venue and location is fab.

Recommended to sit at the windows, nice place!

We are near the road, they brought stuff quickly. Prices are fair, I recommend their burger

Nice little restaurant. Had lunch here outside on the terrace. Located by the water. Just a nice lunch menu.

Had a delicious meal, great atmosphere and friendly service, definitely recommended.

We went to "Ice Breaker" on our first night in Amsterdam. They have a large inside space as well as many tables outside. The service and food, both excellent. The Mussels were an enormous portion and could easily be shared by two people.

It remains a lovely place. Especially the terrace.

Nice place, beautiful, spacious establishment with a lovely terrace. Great menu and friendly service. Within walking distance of Carré, so perfect to combine with an evening or afternoon out.

Great for an outside drink at the Amstel River

Beautiful, spacious restaurant with a French brasserie vibe. Young but skilled and enthusiastic staff. Wide selection of dishes. Very busy terrace in the summer, spots inside by the window are also nice.

Excellent food and service, dine twice here while in Amsterdam for business.

Loved the location and vibe of this place. Lovely setup, we sat on the terrace by the water. It was a really nice experience. The only slight downside was the fact that it took forever for them to bring our desserts. Other than that it was lovely and I would definitely return!

This is a really lovely restaurant. We went there for dinner with a project team; there was plenty of space, though booking in advance is definitely advisable. You can also sit outside, which offers a wonderful view of the canal. We were told that the building used to be a theatre, even if that’s a bit difficult to imagine now. The service was very attentive and fast. For my starter, I had the Cajun Gravad Lax, followed by the moules-frites as a main course—both highly recommended. If I lived in Amsterdam, I would certainly visit De Ysbreeker more often. They also have a lovely section at the front with newspapers, coffee, and a great selection of cakes. I really enjoyed the overall ambience.

I have rediscovered the Ysbreeker and have been there a few times again; what a lovely place. I am always served quickly, and I like that they have some more non-standard items on the menu. The lemon lemonade is very sweet for my taste, but fortunately, you get a free bottle of water on the table. The grilled vegetable tartine was surprisingly large for the price; the hummus was a bit salty, but with the current heatwave, that isn't a problem. The interior looks nice, and the terrace is great for people-watching; all sorts of things cycle past all the time.

Delicious steak tartar! And the canelé with miso butter!! Reasons to come back.

Lovely grand café, it is a great place to spend time. Relaxed atmosphere. Nice crowd. The menu is classic, extensive, and reasonably priced. A lovely place to spend time at any time of the day or week, to have a drink and a bite to eat, and then take in the day. Also a lovely shady terrace.

Beautiful place, nice terrace, also tastefully decorated inside. Salmon with toast and poached egg, highly recommended. Great place for lunch.

Great cafe for studying, brunch, or sitting outside

Great setting Obviously popular, including regulars at the bar

We were here for breakfast with a group of 13 people for a bachelorette party. The service was excellent, the location very cool, and the food superb. I highly recommend it! We had made a reservation beforehand, and everything was set up for us. The only downside was that we couldn't split the bill completely, meaning we couldn't all pay separately. But that wasn't a problem for us.

Seriously the best lobster I've ever had. Staff was helpful. The restaurant seating area is on either side of a busy bike path, so it is useful for some dangerous people watching.

Beautiful, iconic place. Lovely terrace.

Had a lovely meal on the terrace. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Very good restaurant. We went with a large group on a warm evening. Was a good experience. Also service accomodated providing food for people who wanted to leave early.

Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker is a historic grand café on the Weesperzijde in Amsterdam East, with a large terrace right on the Amstel. Inside, you’ll find high windows, plenty of light, and a classic brasserie feel: long benches, wooden tables, and a large bar that is bustling with life all day long. You can stop by from 8:00 AM for coffee and breakfast, and later in the day for lunch, drinks, and dinner, with a menu that falls somewhere between French and modern European: sandwiches, salads, burgers, fish and meat dishes, but also oysters, burrata, and seasonal dishes such as pumpkin risotto. De Ysbreeker has existed (in one form or another) since 1702 and is named after the icebreaker that used to break the ice on the Amstel here in the winter; the building is a national monument, and the establishment was historically an inn and tavern. The price level is “affordable but not cheap,” but very tasty!

This is a classic dutch. Confort food, drinks and a great atmosphere both at rush hours and also in betweeen, when you can read/drink/eat etc The service needs a bit more attention to the customer but if you are not in a rush (1h-1,5h for lunch) it should be ok.

Waited for my fries for one hour I reminded them and they still didn’t get them

Always great to have lunch here. Menu is classic and the service is very friendly.

Great, delicious food and super service

Food is delicious however waiting times are longer in the evenings. It took me over two hours to have three course meal.

Sat outside along the canal. Great service and food.

Nice cafe/restaurant and outdoor terrace. The staff really have an eye for the customer. Very attentive despite the crowds. The food was excellent. I think the quality in relation to the price is good. Certainly by Amsterdam standards. If you are having a night out at Carré, definitely stop by the Ysbreekert first.

A pleasant lunch stop. The food was good and the service excellent, courtesy of friendly and helpful staff. I recommend it.

Dear trendy Great atmosphere Exceptional sunny terrace

Nice location and beautifully decorated restaurant! However, the portions were on the small side; it was stated that the side dishes were for 2 people, but that was often not the case. For those prices, they really should put more food on the plates.

Reliable place. I like to sometimes work from here. Tables in the back are available for laptop use. There are power outlets near some of the tables. In the afternoon it gets a bit too busy and loud to work. The menu has a wide variety of food and drink. Great ambiance.

The food is good, not super extensive but with a reasonable selection. The atmosphere depends on how busy it is and what kind of group you are with, as that is what makes it complete. The service is friendly; sometimes it took a while, but it was okay.

Lovely spot for a drink! The cheese fondue as a snack was also highly recommended. 😃

Wow! What a revelation! I am quite critical, but everything was perfect. The food was delicious, the service friendly and professional, the view of the Amstel was beautiful, and the overall atmosphere was lovely. One piece of advice: don't take the table by the door. You'll be sitting in a draft. Unfortunately, I live in West. Top spot!

Classy restaurant in classic building. Offers reasonable snack meals if you don’t want a full meal.

Live in the neighborhood, presents itself as a very fancy place, but the service is rubbish. Absolutely no feeling for the people on the terrace and it seems like there is no communication between the staff. You have to struggle just to get any attention from the staff first. Received only one tea from the order first. It was already cold when the wine arrived…

Pleasant terrace overlooking the Amstel river.

We had a delicious meal before going to Carré!! It is very cozy and the food was beautiful and tasty, and not too expensive. It is also easily accessible from the city center.

Great place! Besides a good menu, no tourists and Dutch-speaking staff.

Try the green salad. Delicious with a hint of Currey.

A nice place, a beautiful authentic interior, and delicious food 😍

I had a very disturbing experience at Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker in Amsterdam while dining with my 4-year-old son. Service was already poor—our desserts were delayed by more than 20 minutes, and despite clearly pointing out the exact dessert my child wanted, the staff brought the wrong item twice. At that point, it felt like a complete lack of care or attention. What made the situation much worse was the behavior of the waiter (named something like Jorn/Jurn) who was the one taking the order desert second time with incredibly rude attitude. As we were leaving, while I was holding my young child’s hand (4 years old!) as he forcefully bumped into my shoulder and then strongly pushed from behind that i almost fell. This felt SO aggressive and SO completely unacceptable, especially toward a parent with a small child. This experience left me feeling unsafe and disrespected and completely ruined the trip. I would strongly advise families, and particularly women with children, to think carefully before visiting. I hope management takes this seriously and ensures this does not happen to anyone else

Little has changed in 30 years. Nice to be back for a bit. Service a bit impersonal, otherwise fine.

Busy yuppie place, otherwise perfectly fine and the food isn't bad either. You do pay what it is, though.

Beautiful, bright space. We sat by the window and that was a nice spot. The food was very tasty and the lady who served us was very friendly. The fish of the day came with vegetables, but with the steak you had to order them separately, along with tasty potatoes and fries. So that caused the price to go up a bit.

We had drinks here. It was well-organized. It looked cozy. We went to the terrace later, but it was full and there was a queue! I thought that was strange.

The decor is trendy and probably comes straight from an interior design studio. It's not just a product of the past. Otherwise, it's fine.

Great food, nice place. Quite busy.

We were there as a group for a drink. Very nice.

When my brother still lived in Oud-Zuid, this was his favorite place for a snack, a drink, a destination to walk to on a Sunday afternoon, etc. Last week we agreed to meet again and since we had arranged to meet in Amsterdam, the Ysbreker was a very logical choice.

Very tasty food and a very popular place.

Actually, I only had a drink at a farewell party and ate some coconut croquettes. Incredibly delicious, by the way! But the staff is truly fantastic, very attentive and friendly, and they're very helpful with questions or choices, as there are plenty of drinks to choose from, from delicious craft beer to ginger tea. A top spot!

Great restaurant, good and neat service and delicious food.

Always a relaxing place and delicious food!

Good food, fast and excellent service..

I don't know if we were unlucky and ordered the worst dish on the menu—red quinoa salad with feta—but it was absolutely ridiculous. €15.75 for a small plate with a lot of lettuce, some hard quinoa stirred in, some dried apricots, some feta, and a small piece of bread. Besides the fact that the price is ridiculous, it was truly tasteless and simply nothing special. So, because it is a nice place.

We had brunch. The menu was diverse but nothing special. Between the omelette, fried eggs on toast, and brisket burger, the latter was special. The rest were very ordinary. Overall very friendly staff. Feels like a traditional brasserie. I hear the evening menu is impressive so we’ll have to try that before I adjust my rating. p.s. our 18 months old boy had a great time with his kids pasta in tomato sauce. He roamed the floor and felt very comfortable talking to the neighbouring tables. Kid friendly place!!

I've been going there for years. This time it was a success too.

Last week, I dined at the Ysbreeker with former colleagues, and we had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, the wine was great, and the service was friendly and gave us plenty of time to catch up. In short, an evening to look back on fondly. Highly recommended.

This place used to be one of my fav spot and a safe choice for casual bite; saying that I am disappointed is an understatement. The poached eggs came on sad stale toasts for €17; same price as any hipster place… minus the plate content satisfaction…Never again. 😭

Great atmosphere. A good menu with tasty dishes. A wide selection of wines. Casual and warm.

Always a delicious lunch at an affordable price

If I didn't have my laptop on the table to show a relationship something

Pleasantly busy Delicious food - wide selection. Also for vegetarians Friendly service

Nice and welcoming place! Great service and location!

At any time of year, the Ijsbreker is a great choice, from a quick drink to a full dinner... with a very well-situated terrace. Good standard items on the menu, excellent staff.

Friendly, efficient retail hospitality service experience with a smile!!