cornerstore in Noordelijke IJ-oevers West

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cornerstore was one of the highlights of our time in Noord. The food was outstanding, the wine selection was excellent, and every recommendation we received was spot on. What really set the experience apart was the service. It was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. The combination of great food, great wine, and exceptional hospitality made for a memorable evening. We’ll absolutely be back the next time we’re in Amsterdam and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.

We really enjoyed our dinner at cornerstore yesterday evening. The vegetarian menu was varied and tasty, the wine pairing solid and the staff served us really well. We'll be back!

No item from the menu was outstanding, mostly average dishes - quantity was not enough. Super slow. Mediocre in general.

Cornerstore is such a great vibe! Cutting edge food, brilliant sound system and great drinks.

Lively place ran by cool kids. We chose the vegetarian option. While we found the food a bit one note, not unpleasant but heavily leaning on chili oil, the wine and sake pairing was excellent.

The food was mindblowing, loved every single item on tasting menu. I had veg option and my boyfriend meat/fish and we both were really satisfied. I love cooking and most often I can figure out how the food I get in restaurants was made - here some dishes were so deliciously complex in flavor that I was surprised! Love when restaurants do it! The cocktails were also tasty. I loved the warm atmosphere and ambience with great music (and sound system). Such a gem!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and interior.

really great spot with a relaxed vibe and friendly staff who are always ready to help the selection is impressive and you can find pretty much everything you need the place feels welcoming and easygoing prices are fair for what you get and the quality is consistent definitely one of those places you keep coming back to highly recommend

Incredible flavors and ingredients, very kind and helpful staff, and a beautiful atmosphere. I would definitely return on my next trip to Amsterdam! If you've been indulging in beer, bitterballen, fries, and stroopwafel for a few days, this is also a great place to enjoy some delicious but light and veggie-focused food.

A scarf from my was stolen from this restaurant. So be very careful here. The people can't be trusted.

Best experience I’ve had in a while!

I’ve been to Cornerstore a few times. The last time with a group of 30 colleagues to celebrate our anniversary. The CS team was amazingly helpful both in the planning of the dinner, accommodating our requests and also during the evening itself. We had a lovely evening and will definitely come back! I love that they do good vegetarian food in a different way, highly recommended!

Great ambience - one the best here but the food was way too mediocre. East Asian inspired but the flavours did not come through at all. Beef was tough and not done well. Utterly disappointing food for the price paid.

Had a lovely dinner at Cornerstore for second time 🩷 Great food, well-balanced Asian-inspired fusion, and a really nice natural wine selection. Big thanks to the team for the warm and friendly service ,made it even better."

Loved it! Amazing place! Food is soo good. We will come back

Cornerstore did it again! We had a next level delicious vegetarian menu.. although we eat meat at times we always choose the vegetarian menu here because meat/fish becomes superfluous. They bring exciting deep flavours and balanced dishes.. we woke up this morning fantasising about which dish we would order again and again. We couldn’t choose. Also the staff very friendly and accommodating. 🙏

The food was so tasty! You really get such good quality for what you pay. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The DJ really added to the cosy atmosphere

It was really very cold in the restaurant. Also, we didn't find all the food equally tasty. Some was too spicy, others just not good. The wine we had was good, though! The service was super friendly, but when only one person has to serve 11 tables, that obviously doesn't work very well. Sitting with dirty plates for a long time was a shame. I wouldn't go back again.

Had a disappointing experience with Corner Store unfortunately. The first time we went, there was a private event with no notice on their social media, so we cycled there for nothing. We gave it another try today, Google said they’d be open until 1am, but when we arrived around 22:30, it was already closed. What’s worse is we even called earlier in the evening to confirm they were open, and still had the same issue. The lack of communication and unreliable opening hours make it hard to want to try again.

Simply amazing. Went to this tucked away diamond on a thursday evening without a reservation. We were met with amazing service. Food was great and the wine was the best we've ever had!

We have been visiting Cornerstore for many years. In that time we’ve never had anything other than delicious food, exceptional service, and a warm welcome. Last night was our final visit before we relocate to the UK. Thank you Cornerstore and all your staff for making it so lovely and memorable.

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Cornerstore! The vibes, music and cocktails are soo good for a weekend dinner! We took the classic course menu and it was a mixture of fresh meals along with more meaty dishes. The flavor combinations are unique, keeping the whole experience very interesting. Our favorite plate was the fish ceviche, it was truly delicious!

A really nice place with friendly service, relaxed and informal. The food really surprised me; pure, creative, and full of (new) flavors. We had an early shift, but next time I'll go for a later one, because it was getting more and more lively with great music.

Wow! Unusually Amsterdam-style practices with a focus on service and quality. Every dish is pure and carefully coordinated, surprisingly full flavors paired with delicious sake and/or wine. We had a wonderfully informal yet stylish evening with friendly staff and super delicious food. Keep up the good work, we've found a new favorite restaurant and will definitely be back!

I loved the place , the vibe and the aesthetic . The food was good but not great. I liked what i ate but was nothing impressive or outside of the ordinary. Last but not least, our main waiter was a bit arrogant and impolite. My friends made a comment more like a joke, about us receiving some plates combined and not per person, and they said that it is a bit confusing and he replied: "No, not at all "with an attitude which i didn't appreciate. But i have to say that the rest of the staff were super sweet with good energy and vibes.

We loved everything about our visit at cornerstore. The staff was very nice and helpful, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. 10/10 would recommend!

I don't get this place. I've been here two times and every time I didn't feel Welcomed (neither did my friends). They seemingly have a philosophy but it doesn't actually involves you as a guest. I don't remember when is the last time I heard so many no's from a restaurant. Can the food be a bit slower? No, the kitchen has schedule. Can we get some snacks or extra dessert with coffee? No, this is all we have. If we really don't like the wine, can we exchange it? No, that's not possible. Can we pay at the table? No, you have to come to the cash register. Did they forget this is a service industry? I appreciate having a concept but you have to bring your guests along. Soms of the staff (wine person) is enthusiastic about what they do but overall, I have no desire to visit them a third time. A guest should feel Welcomed when they visit your restaurant and not feel like they are accommodating the rules of the pretentious management. This btw has nothing to do with the food, which was good, although they didn't skip to mention they are accommodating our veggie option (although it was available upon booking) as well as repeatedly serving our dishes as a double portion plus 1 (we were with 3 people), although we didn't necessarily wanted to share it that way. I left feeling like I left my money to a place that couldn't care less about my experience and that is not what a restaurant should be.

Fabulous food, great music and atmosphere, friendly staff and good price/quality. Would definitely recommend!

Stopped in here on a recommendation for dinner one night. Was able to reserve a table on the way. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty dishes. We really enjoyed the vinyl being played from their custom sound system. Still talk about this place over a year later - If you are in Amsterdam you must go here!

The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy. And the service was great!

It wasn't the experience you'd expect... Food was brought out prematurely while you were still finishing the previous dish, leaving your next dish incredibly cold. Fish was cold, as was lamb. Lamb was incredibly red and tough (lamb is always tough, but not this bad). Dessert was tasty but I wouldn't have it again. Too bad... but the atmosphere was nice.

I recommend the “pairing”. On the night I was there it included two sakes as well as wine. None were things I would have known or thought of buying, so it was great to be introduced to new things.

Nico our waiter provided us exceptionally helpful, laid back, and friendly service. Awesome guy! The food was tasty beyond our expectations and the vibes were all-round great!

One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam with such a great selection of food and wine with some of the nicest and friendly staff

Loved the ambiance and the atmosphere, service is a little slow but the staff is very friendly and kind. The food can be a little unique and personal. I loved most of the courses but some of my friends weren’t big fans. The dessert course however was a massive hit.

Love love love cornerstore. One of the few places that does Asian fusion RIGHT and in an interesting, culinary way, instead of just throwing kimchi on something that doesn’t need it and calling it a day. Tasting menu is always changing but the tempura vegetable starter is always so delicate and tasty, and I still think about the barbecued pork dish with langoustine sambal I had here back in the summer. Divine!

Fine dining spot, not a listening bar. Food is delicious and well-served. A definite recommendation for a cozy evening.

The food is amazing and the natural wine selections are great too, the ambience and music makes it a good choice for a lovely evening.

What delicious food! And the staff are all so friendly. It's a relaxing space. The music is a bit too loud, and the ventilation isn't working perfectly, but the service and the food quickly make you forget about that.

Best food I had in the country That one pork dish was phenomenal…

food was yummy, unique and the service was great :)

Had a lovely dinner, beautiful sakes and a perfect wine pairing. Highly recommended if you want to try something special.

Great food and wine pairing. Amazing service, catering to our needs. Even without a DJ, the playlist was spot on. 10/10

Surprisingly such delicious food. Great vibes in the restaurant with vinyls playing, soft orange lighting. All around great experience, would come again

Was there for a pitch for a whisky brand, nice with tasty snacks

We had the vegetarian dinner, which was surprising, delicious and good-looking. We were the very first guests to arrive, but later the room filled up with other guests, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Everything about the evening was great: the friendly staff, the wonderful food, the wines and the decor. Would definitely return!

Another great evening at Cornerstore! The creativity of the dishes- and drinks- doesn't stop amazing me after by now multiple visits... and the vibe is great. Lovely and knowledgeable staff. I can highly recommend Cornerstore!

We had a wonderful meal and enjoyed an even better wine/sake pairing! Surprising flavors, and the staff was okay/great. Still, we went home hungry. Here too, carbohydrates are clearly secondary. Combined with the fantastic pairing, a more substantial menu would have worked better for me.

Amazing food and super friendly staff!

We had a vegetarian menu and two meat/fish menus (both menus share several dishes). The food was delicious, Asian-inspired, quite spicy, and with a certain emphasis on vegetables, which was appreciated :) Natural wines. The atmosphere was simple but very warm, with carefully crafted lighting that changes with the weather. Very friendly and efficient staff. The only downside is the location, which is far from everything and in a rather unappealing area.

Surprising dishes made with delicious ingredients. It's always a surprise. So incredibly delicious! My compliments, I'd love to come back!

The place is very nice, the menu is original but a bit pricey. It's not mentioned that most of the dishes are spicy.

"I’ve been to CS a few times and the menu and service are always great, my guests were happy so it’s a win win. See you hopefully very soon

Sat on the terrace for 10 minutes. The staff looks at you but doesn't help.

The wait staff was clueless, and kept brining us other people’s dishes. They perhaps were new, but it really put a damper on our anniversary dinner. The food itself was mediocre, not sure it’s worth the money. The ambiance was the best part. But the other things made the experience had to justify the cost.

It's beautiful, decorated with great style and taste. The food isn't that demanding or original. It's still worth booking.

We feel scammed :/ My girlfriend and I were really looking forward to trying Corner Store as it was highly recommended. However, we were thoroughly disappointed. Paid an expensive prefix for two, but we were served as though we were one. Preposterous portions. Cool concept, lovely atmosphere but I just felt I needed to provide a heads up on what to expect. Also noted a nut allergy and she still got sick after the meal, really unfortunate.

CS ticks all the boxes, great atmosphere / cool place and styling, great dishes and friendly staff.

A disappointing experience to say the least. We went with my partner for our anniversary, mostly because we were sold on their wall of records. Which was kinda the only thing that was tasteful. Their course menu was definitely small, and honestly there was no thoughtfulness whatsoever in the food. Blunt tasted and no inspiration. The fried crab barely had any meat, the tomato dish was literally a plain tomato dish, the pork neck kind of smelled and was really not beautifully presented as you would expect. Now the service, was a joke. Waitresses carrying dishes all night long like they were lost in space, not knowing where each order goes, asking us and other customers if it’s for them, and shamelessly saying that they don’t really know what is that they are serving. Honestly the place feels like the hipster paradise where looks and hype is more important than substance. I would not go back.

Enjoyed delicious food several times, always a surprising and inspiring menu paired with beautiful wines

Wow, what a restaurant. Excellent staff. Amazing food. Also the vegetarian meals where amazing. As it was a interesting journey for your taste buds this is recommended for every person, also the non-vegetarians. Also amazing setting with a DJ popping on Saturday with a slow mellow background vibe. Would definitely come back here!

We had a great time at Cornerstore! The staff is very skillful and knowledgeable, and the food is absolutely amazing! 10/10 would recommend

Arrogant, worthless manager. Too bad, because the service is fantastic and the food is also great. A waste of such a restaurant. According to the manager, the guest is less important than the DJ. Even though the music sounds like a printed receipt. Even after asking if maybe another song could be put on, the answer was no and the gentleman walked away. Reason or reasoning leave much to be desired with the best gentleman. Unfortunately.

We made a reservation at 8:15 but had to wait almost an hour for our table outside, where it was cold and windy. Service was slow and food took ages to arrive. Wine was overpriced for what it was. Most importantly the music is WAY too loud - we could not hear ourselves think or have meaningful conversations. They also placed us at the epicenter of the speakers. The food was slow to arrive with pretty small portions for the price but it was tasty - though not spectacular. My chicken, unfortunately, was dry. The fish was very good though. Charged an arm and a leg for two slices of bread cut in half, which we ordered a portion of because the food took for ever to arrive and it was already 10PM and we were hungry - we felt manipulated into paying for bread and wine while waiting for our table and food because the service was so slow. Waiters were nice, but experience was not good. Would not recommend this for groups

Had a truly great time. The tasting menu is excellent (who knew chicken could taste like THAT), great wines and atmosphere, and the staff was absolutely lovely.

Very nice location and kind staff. The food was very good but we didn’t get the overall type of cuisine. Wines extremely expensive, better to go with the cocktails.

Gorgeous evening! The staff were very accommodating to my intolerances and me being pregnant. Great music and interesting food combinations. Third time coming here & never disappoints,

Informal atmosphere with a high standard of food. We ordered today's menu with drink package, replaced tofu with fish. Pleasant service, good atmosphere and very good food. Recommended.

Super cool dining experience. The only negative for us was that we were too early for the vinyl DJ experience (kicks off at 20:30).

We went for the 7 course menu with the meat and fish. Every dish was a delight and carefully prepared. The main dishes were delicious. The natural wine collection also didn’t disappoint, although could have a few more options.

Delicious. Full menu can be vegan! Recommended. Nice service

Came here mostly for the venue and music which indeed were great, but were amazed also by the taste of the various dishes. We got the menu and everything was impeccable, congrats to the chef and the team. Prices were reasonable. Wines and drinks were also very nice, most definitely recommend!

Good food, but small portions...lack of focus on food

Best place in Amsterdam! The food is always good and the service is great 😊

Fine dining concept. Beautiful creative dishes that often radiate simplicity. Sometimes a bit too simple or too small portions. Nice atmosphere. Service is not always consistent, but often friendly and attentive. Vegan options are also very good! 4 stars due to the combination of price/quality and some appetite afterwards.

Delicious vegetarian menu and good acoustics. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.

This place is a little gem of unusual, but delicious, surprises. The space is cool, in a welcoming and unpretentious way. The knowledgeable staff were kind, professional and friendly, helping me navigate the menu, sake choices and in keeping the music playing from the carefully curated vinyl collection behind the bar. After a long working trip, visiting Cornerstore for a last dinner in Amsterdam felt like an indulgent treat with no guilty feeling the next day. My food was light on the stomach and rich on the senses, leaving me feeling completely satisfied but not overfull. A place I am looking forward to visiting again.

They can certainly cook! Creative dishes, accompanied with good wines. Friendly staff, special atmosphere.

Welcoming staff who let me take my time tasting and experiencing each dish in the chef’s menu. Exciting dining layout that allows you to glimpse kitchen. Innovative tastes using quality farm to table ingredients. I enjoyed my experience!

A great plant-based experience! The dishes are tasty and well prepared, with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, and the service is friendly and attentive. The focus on sustainability is also a bonus. A good choice for those who like a plant-based diet or want to try something new.

Great listening bar with a nice cool and vibrant atmosphere. The open kitchen, the vinyls and the amazing staff make this place a nice addition in Amsterdam. Well done guys!

One of my all-time favourite restaurants. Love the friendly staff and amazing atmosphere. Food is always 10/10!

We had a wonderful evening at Cornerstone! Great umami dishes, good sizes, lovely staff and a wonderful and special sake-winepairing <3

We had such a lovely night! Great food, indredible flavours. Super accommodating for gluten free. And the vibes were perfect with low lighting and vinyl

The food was delicious! Portions were perfect, and loved the wine pairing. Also: excellent help from staff!

Had a lovely experience here with friends. Intriguing menu with a great selection and broad wine list. Really attentive and helpful wait staff.

Lovely vibes and staff. Beautiful experience even though they were really busy and we were being difficult, we felt well taken care off. Very tasty food, beautiful flavours, and big portions. An amazing drink selection.

We book 2 seats at the bar and really enjoyed our dinner there. The food was really nice and tasty, the staff was very good and the atmosphere very pleasant. Great menu, definitely try the goat butter with brioche and some sake!

El edificio no parece mucho, pero el interior es lo que cuenta. Con 5 de nosotros recomiendan el menú degustación de los chefs. WoW, porciones generosas, excelente sabor y un servicio increíble. Algunas combinaciones interesantes hechas para una experiencia gastronómica única y sabrosa. ¡Todos en nuestro grupo amaban lo que tenían!

Big heads up on the amazing service: all staff was super nice and very helpful!

great atmosphere and friendly staff <3 extra credits for the music!

amazing wine, friendly service (esp for papaperweg elite standards!) , and fat vibes. will be back soon!

It was our last dinner before we headed back home from or holiday travel. It hit on every level…ambiance, friendly and engaging staff, incredible food (with fantastic suggestions/recommendations), the music was hand picked and spinning from vinyl on turntables behind the bar. We couldn't stop talking about it after the meal, largely because it was perfect. I will 100% return again in the future. I would encourage anyone to make a reservation… this place will eventually become impossible to get a reservation.

Some great dishes, nice wines & drinks, great music (love the vinyl set up), great service, great ambiance!

Newcomers, listen, I have to admit, from outside, the location seems to be a bit strange because of graffiti. Furthermore, the locked frontdoor and a missing lable is a statement. But: once you made it into the Cornerstore ("CS") - through the side entrance - the overall impression changes completely. While a DJ creates a vibrant atmosphere, the staff appears extremely professional and kind, of course multiple language skilled. The one page menu and the options will be explained once you settled down and drinks are served immediately. Our group went for the vegatarian menu "for two". All in all we really enjoyed the stay with delicious food variations in the CS. It was a real "Amsterdam experience" to remember. To us, CS is the perfect place for open minded visitors from all over and we would like to come again as soon as possible.

"Outrageously good food and even better service. Essential spot"

i love this place. its so flavorful, unpretenscious and the staff are awesome. the lighting and ambience are A plus. have eaten here many time and will continue to patron this restaurant"

Went for the sunday special. It was perfect!

Very pretentious with no intention or focus on the actual food. Also, very little food (6 of us were given 5 portions of food to share, even though each of us ordered the full tasting menu) and most of the food was quite bland for the high prices you pay. 1 star for the brioche and butter, but otherwise, it's just a venue trying to appear cool and trendy, with no effort on the food and drinks.

We booked before going and went to that place on friend recommendation. That was really nice. Super yummy food and great ambiance with a DJ playing background sound. We chose the menu for 2 and there was plenty and it was delicious. I definitely recommend that place!