Ctaste in Nieuwe Pijp

A really nice experience, delicious food and super sweet service, highly recommended!!

Blind dining with servers who know the room better than you do. They are used to navigating in the dark, but your own senses are completely switched off. A fantastic experience that you simply have to experience for yourself. The welcome was warm, the service was very good, and the value for money is excellent. Highly recommended!

Welcomed in a restaurant that is not even halfway finished. Staff seemed stressed and atmosphere was not nice. A few spots to sit, but no actual interior style. Felt like I was waiting for my dental appointment. I understand that moving is stressfull, but this place was not ready to be open yet..did not stay to eat, left early.

We attended the three-course "Discovery" dinner. The experience of eating in complete darkness was certainly unique. It was unusual and interesting. But there were a number of significant downsides. 1) The waiters' behavior. Their noise ruined the entire atmosphere. We arrived at 9 PM, the last customers. The waiters were loudly talking to each other, laughing, talking on video calls, and watching videos on their phones. All of this was audible and greatly affected our mood. Twice, we even saw the light from their phones through the curtains. 2) At the entrance, we were offered drinks while we waited. Later, we were told that a new glass would be brought with each new course. We weren't told the prices, and it was as if we didn't have the chance to refuse or say we'd had enough. It's obvious, for example, that serving beer with dessert is at the very least odd!! So, in the end, the bill was 40 euros higher.

We indicated three times that we would be eating vegetarian. At the table, the wait staff had checked again. With the main course, I suddenly tasted chicken. Since it is dark, I couldn't verify it. I asked the wait staff over, and it turned out to be chicken indeed. What an incredibly stupid mistake. We pointed it out so many times. The concept is dining in the dark, so you are handing over your complete trust. Additionally, the service was very unprofessional. We had to wait an hour longer for a table even though we were the first to arrive. Things were spilled, and the guests had to clean it up themselves with a cloth. In short, a shitty experience, and after being a vegetarian for years, I can't say that anymore. Thanks for nothing

What an experience. You really can't see a thing. The staff is very friendly.

A unique glimpse into the world of people with a visual impairment. And it is here that you truly realize how your taste is influenced by your eyes. The food can sometimes be perceived as spicy due to the combination of sweetness and spices. We found this to be an addition to the experience and made you more aware of what you were tasting.

The experience was great, with a completely dark environment and excellent service. It's worth trying, but don't expect much from the food... the taste is just average! You can go if you're looking for fun, but if you're looking for a proper meal, forget it.

Eating in complete darkness...is a special experience...only then do you realize how unique "blind eating" is.

One of my best experiences ever. If you enjoy trying new things, trust me and give it a try. The food is great,some of the best I’ve had, but you’ll get more than just a meal. It’s hard to explain without spoiling it, so just go and experience it for yourself. You won’t regret it (I hope 😁). version: I’d suggest going there with others rather than alone, we were a group of four, and the experience was amazing.

Fun concept but the food is absolutely atrocious

AMAZING! Had a delicious meal with even better service. This experience remains so inspiring. And so much respect for you! Love your humor ♥️ thanks Novel and Michael !

Once again a top-notch experience. This time with 10 people. Constantly impressed by the service and the atmosphere.

Extremely friendly staff! Nice experience. Definitely recommended

We opted for the chef’s special - starters and dessert were good, main course was average. Overall experience was excellent and the waiters were friendly and well trained. As we went on a Friday evening, it was busy and loud, would have preferred the tables to be a bit further away.

For me, visiting a restaurant in the dark wasn't just a dinner, but a full-fledged sensory experience. In the first few minutes, you feel a slight sense of disorientation, but then curiosity and even a bit of tension take over. You truly begin to "listen" to the food—recognizing ingredients based on smell, temperature, and texture. It's a rare opportunity to let go of visual control and trust your other senses. The staff also deserve special attention: their guidance in the dining room, their calm explanations, and their discretion create a sense of safety and professionalism. The atmosphere becomes very intimate—conversations deepen, and external stimuli disappear completely. This concept is perfect for those seeking not just gastronomy, but also an emotional, almost psychological experience.

The atmosphere, hahaha, well, it was dark so we didn't see the flower on the table 😉 But the service was fantastic, and the food was truly delicious. Even for our two girls, ages 7 and 8. What an experience!

Wow! A truly unique experience. The food and service were good. The restaurant is completely dark. You can't see a thing. Not even your hand in front of your face. It takes some getting used to, but it also makes for a very intense sensory experience. We had a wonderful evening there!

The entire experience was amazing, we loved it. The waiters were so friendly and accommodating, and the food was great. Eating in a pitch-black room was such a unique and interesting experience. After dinner, we were asked to do a exit quiz to see if we could guess what we had eaten, which was amazing way to test my taste. The only thing I’d suggest is adding a photo of each meal in the exit quiz, so guests can compare what they imagined with what the dishes actually looked like.

A unique experience to eat in complete darkness. Friendly and enthusiastic service, and the food was excellent.

The experience itself is 5 stars, unique, and a lot of fun to do at least once in your life. Eating in complete darkness! The guides were friendly, enthusiastic, and kind. And, of course, they gave clear instructions. The food is simple; it's nothing special. It's more about the experience than the food. But considering the price, that's not a problem.

We loved it! 🤩A fun and special outing for mother and child (born 11/12/13). We won't spoil anything, but we all loved the food! The people were incredibly friendly, and a very sweet waiter named Novell joked around and made us feel comfortable. We absolutely loved the atmosphere; the people were incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was great. We laughed and enjoyed ourselves immensely. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

A fun experience to try. They really need to look at the food. It was awful, stale, tasteless, and so disgusting that we didn't want to know what we'd eaten. A small group sitting further away briefly turned on their phones, despite the clear instructions beforehand not to use anything with light. This was a shame, as it really detracted from the experience.

A unique and enjoyable experience dining in the dark. A warm welcome, explanation, and guidance were provided. Our dietary preferences were well-considered. Excellent service from Mike and Mirthe (who have a beautiful voice). The starter and dessert were the most special, with the latter a true taste sensation. It was a shame, however, that it was very noisy, as there were so many people in a small space. That did detract somewhat from the magic.

Food was hit and miss, but it was a unique and fun experience, with lovely service too

A fantastic experience! Clear explanations, super friendly service. Delicious food! A truly fantastic experience! Not expensive at all, by the way! We had the high tea, which is highly recommended.

A truly unique experience! But the service was very friendly and pleasant. Fast, too! Only, I'd indicated I didn't want meat, and that's what I got. Of course, you only realize that when you put it in your mouth. So I found that a bit annoying, but it happens.

A very interesting experience to eat in the dark. Upon arrival, we were welcomed and given clear instructions on how to be led to our table. The food itself was good, but it was a bit unusual if you don't know what you're eating. Our server, a very friendly woman named Jenny, was very helpful throughout the meal. There was a small mistake when the light accidentally went on, which spoiled the experience, but it happens. I'll definitely be back, hopefully with a different menu or dishes.

Great experience. Good explanation beforehand. Excellent service.

A fantastic experience! It's wonderful how you realize you feel completely different when one of your senses is disabled.

Amazing experience! Dining in the dark made every flavor pop. Great service and unforgettable atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Fun activity: eating in the dark! You have to experience it! Being served by people with limited or no vision, after all, it's dark! Very enjoyable experience! The guides were well-organized, following the instructions, and the procession was carried inside in a conga line. Coffee can later be enjoyed in the light of the conservatory. We had dinner with a wine pairing. Highly recommended!

It was delicious! Melted chocolate that you can dip with cookies, candies, and apple, kiwi, and banana pieces. You can also make a mess without anyone noticing. 😃

Had a delicious meal, super nice not to see what you're eating and how someone else tries to finish their plate.

A nice outing for two, but unfortunately, the restaurant was a huge disappointment. Despite being quite full on a Friday evening, there was absolutely no atmosphere—it was almost uncomfortably quiet. The food was disappointing in terms of value for money. The biggest problem, however, was my nightshade allergy (which includes potatoes). This allergy had been communicated early on and confirmed again at the table. Initially, the kitchen seemed to take it seriously, but I was still served mashed potatoes with my main course. Such a mistake can happen, but to dismiss it with just an "sorry" is truly disappointing.

We loved the experience; it was our first time, but the staff were very well guided and reassuring. The meal was quite simple, but well-prepared. Knowing there's a guessing game at the end to identify what we ate, we weren't expecting anything out of the ordinary. We recommend the experience for curious minds!

A truly unique experience; you really don't see anything. The food isn't anything special, but we thought it was great overall. Parking is available for a reasonable price at a nearby ParkBee.

This afternoon I had lunch at your place with my good friend. I was a bit nervous at first. But I got used to it quickly. I'll definitely be back. And I'll tell everyone about this restaurant.

What a fabulous experience Ellie , Michael and Mo took great care of us

Unique experience. Larissa helped me tremendously.

It was a very special experience. Eating in the dark is a very special experience.

Beautiful experience and fantastic service

A great experience. Eating in complete darkness, with no idea of ​​what will appear on your plate. Very friendly staff, excellent service. Highly recommended for those who want something different.

Truly an extremely unique experience

A truly enjoyable and unique experience to dine in the dark. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Highly recommended!

This was my fifth time eating at this restaurant (once in Zurich). The food was good, and the staff and service were pleasant and approachable. But above all, it was a unique experience to be able to eat without being able to use one sense and yet be able to activate others.

I've visited this restaurant for the fifth time, including once in Zurich, and it remains a truly special experience. The staff are very pleasant and friendly. I recommend it to everyone to experience for themselves what it's like to use a sense that can't be used and to activate another sense(s).

A superb, original experience! The dishes were truly delicious. I recommend it.

Really awesome experience, the food was good and variety of textures to develop the moment. Huge Thanks to the staff. Some details: pitch dark room but from time to time rays of light due to entrance of customer or food service, that can take you out of the moment. The food is not breaking leg but totally acceptable with variety unusual products or way of serving, definitely worth the try

It is very special to see what a blind person sees and to actually experience it

You want to visit this restaurant for the experience, definitely not for the food. Having established that fact, it’s worth 4 stars and 50€/pp to try it. We booked a non-rush hour time slot which was (looking back) our luck. The staff patiently explained everything and the waiters were kind. We entered a pitch black room holding onto each other by the shoulders, guided by our waiter. We were seated far away from the kitchen and other than us, there was another group of maybe 3 people. Everyone was quietly chatting which was somewhat comforting. It took us a relatively short time to figure out how to fill our cups with water without spilling it over and I want to think that we didn’t miss a lot of food on our plates. We ate with fork and knife, no reason to grab the food with fingers. It wasn’t fine cuisine and although we didn’t expect anything out of ordinary the chef could’ve been more creative considering the heightened sensitivity to taste. We had to guess the menu which was fun and helpful to put the claustrophobic person in our group at ease. By the end of the hour more tables started filling up and the noise started to become too much, we were happy to leave. All in all it was a positively engaging experience, I was surprised how fast we were able to adapt and how quickly loud sounds became a bother. I recommend this place because we were made to understand a little bit about the challenges of the visually impaired.

The experience is amazing... the food, not so great.

Fantastic experience and delicious food, will be recommending to anyone going to Amsterdam, thank you!

It was an amazing expérience with my family. We came for the expérience and were not disappointed. The meal was delicious and we had a great time trying to guess what we were eating. My family and I really appreciated the warm welcome of the host and the caring service of our waiter Verdon. My daughter was anxious at first about the idea of eating in the dark but she ended up loving it and didn't want to leave the restaurant at the end 😅 We also really appreciated the chef making sure that we would appreciate what was on the menu that day as we had very special food restrictions. We highly recommend this restaurant and would love to go back one day!

A truly unique experience. Exciting, but once inside, I felt at ease. Very friendly service. It's a shame the dinner price on the website kept giving an error message. I would have liked to know the price beforehand.

It's an absolutely amazing experience and I highly recommend people doing this!

What a fantastic experience! I went to dinner at Ctaste with a friend. Upon arrival, you're greeted by a hostess who explains everything and welcomes you. Then you're introduced to the waiter for the evening. By mentioning their name or the word "waiter," the waiter knows something's up. You're led to your table in pitch darkness, following a conga line. If there are two of you, you'll be seated comfortably next to each other. They're incredibly considerate of allergies, etc., and check this multiple times by different staff members. I'm guessing there's a maximum of 4 or 5 tables per room. This makes it quiet and not noisy at all. If you need to use the restroom, you conga line with the waiter, though there's light here, of course. :) The food is delicious, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you've actually eaten! You only find out afterward by scanning a QR code. I thought it was a fantastic experience!

I found it beyond my expectations. It's really dark, you can't see anything. Quite an experience. The service was excellent. We had Novelle. He had a sense of humor, made us feel comfortable, and you could ask anything.

We received a dinner voucher as a present. I was not so impressed by the food. It was not bad but only one course was tasty. The chef seems to think that some added chili makes a dish less bland and more tasty in the dark. I would rather go for a bit more texture and more acidity. The concept is nice for a novelty; interesting to experience how one can get a bit adjusted to the dark in such short time. The "darkness sluice" however was a but broken so we got occasionally some unintended light. I found the shouting of the waiters about table numbers also not that conducive for the ambiance. Waiter did a good job.

Very friendly and helpful service! The concept was very fun and unique. Unfortunately we were seated next to the kitchen door and quite frequently there was light coming out (not a lot but interrupting the vibe). The food courses were disconnected from one another, which is a missed opportunity to only serve one cuisine (i.e. stamppot was served together with a bao bun). I would come back however!

What a unique experience! I thought you'd still see some twilight, but it was completely dark. It makes you realize how special it is when you can see clearly. The guides were excellent. The food was delicious, and it was fun to guess what you had afterward. Highly recommended.

Went here a year ago for the ‘high beer’ and recently as a gif to my dad. Both times enjoyed a lot and it’s a very unique experience. Definitely recommend to try this at least once in your life

It was amazing! We came in and got a very warm welcome by the front desk lady. Then they intruded us to our waiter Michael. He was very sweet and kept on checking on us. We entered a pitch dark room and the food was great! They explained everything and there was enough food for everyone. I would definitely recommend this place!

very interesting and unique place and experience. Food was ok. overall experience was very interesting and provoking.

The concept is very nicely thought out: lunch, dinner or a chocolate fondue or high tea in the dark with waitresses/waiters with a visual impairment. We came for the chocolate fondue. The entrance leaves a lot to be desired as it looks sober and outdated. We were not immediately welcomed, so we wondered if we were sitting in the right place... when we were welcomed, the concept was introduced to us in an uninterested way and that was a shame. Then we were taken to our table by a very sweet waitress. Inside you can't see anything at all, which can give you a claustrophobic feeling at first. You have to be open to a new experience and dare to surrender to it. Fortunately, a lot was explained and we were put at ease. We got a plate with various types of fruit and goodies. For the amount we would have paid (we had a voucher), we thought it was little. For example, we missed ladyfingers, biscuits or marshmallows. In addition, no drinks were included, which was a shame. When we arrived we heard another group saying that the food was very good, so maybe we didn't choose the right activity. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, except for someone who really wants to try something new or for a bachelor party for example.

Super nice experience and very nice staff.

Very nice experience. Definitely recommended. The waiters are blind, which makes it extra special. The room is completely dark, which you quickly get used to. Searching for food is quite difficult without looking, so a real challenge. Very nice to experience that tasting the right flavor is not that simple.

Nice experience, wanted to show you all the dishes but I was not able to take a good photo, not much light inside. Reccomended to taste good food but I dont know how the place looks like.

had a lovely experience at c taste. staff was very kind and helpful, food tasted fresh and was well executed. overall a great experience, definitely recommend it!

I was a bit hesitant because of the varying reviews on Google. Nevertheless, it was a very nice experience!! A very special way to go out for dinner. The price was a bit on the high side, but it was definitely worth the experience

It is a very unique experience, highly recommend.

Loved the experience. It was refreshing and a new perspective on food and dining. Thank you!

Special experience, but oh what disgusting food. Very disappointing

Interesting concept to eat in the dark. However the food was very low quality and no flavor. It's not worth the price and i would not come back. Waiting time between the food is quite long.

We decided to celebrate valentines day as hommage the movie “about time” Before we went inside the dark dinning space, we received a short orientation. We were guided by the staff. The dinning zone is totally dark and you can only rely on your senses. All the food was delicious, the main course for us was the highlight. But be careful of the drinks, we dropped it twice. The service was really good also. The staff were brilliant. Guessing what food you ate afterwards was a nice touch

Very interesting experience, very nice staff, the menus are set by texture and taste, which makes the experience in the dark fun. The quality of the food is fine. It's been a long time since I did the polonaise!

Very nice experience! And lovely service

I had a very pleasant experience

The experience itself is very nice and special, but the food is not what we expected. I would describe it as simple and the portions were out of balance. Too many and too large pieces, for example a whole ball of mozzarella on a few slices of ham. That also meant that we didn't think the quality-price balance was right.

Quite sad about their handling of customers. Purchased a gift card and asked for a refund but never heard back from them. Called 2 times where I was told someone will reply to my email but never happened. Tried to contact them on Facebook too, no answer. EDITL: Fair, but just answer at least my email, or my messages, or my calls? Or is it also once every 3 months?

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A truly wonderful and unique experience! You eat in pitch darkness and you really can't see anything. Very special to experience. The food tasted excellent. And the service is extremely friendly and helpful.

Top restaurant highly recommended

I've been to a different diner in the dark in Luxembourg and I have to say that this one is a bit less in comparison. The staff was not so excited to be there and it all felt a bit cheap. Even though you don't see it, I could feel that my table was broken and the chairs were very cheap. There were also no pictures of the food afterwards, just a description, which is a bit of a shame as you're always curious to see what you ate. Food was good though and the experience is still unique

I highly recommend, very original experience! I was a little afraid of seeing light but in the end we are in complete darkness. And all the servers are super nice. I think I will come back soon!

After reading some reviews I was worried, but don’t be fooled it was very much the opposite of the what the bad reviews had said! Right from the start they were friendly, explained the service and how it worked! The server was visually impaired making it an experience to see how eating is for people with that disability and the food was incredible on top of it all (very high quality, had people admiring how good it was). Definitely recommend!

Cozy atmosphere in a special setting. Eating in the pitch dark is a particularly unforgettable experience. Delicious food alternated with entertainment and taking into account allergies and dietary requirements.

wow, what a nice, special experience. Eating in the dark and literally not seeing anything. We were served in a friendly and helpful manner and taken to our table. We had a delicious meal and because you don't see anything, you smell, feel, listen and taste more in detail. All in all a great experience!

Great experience with a very good general atmosphere, fun and confusing concept at the same time, unfortunately the quality of the dishes spoils everything because the cuisine really does not live up to the concept and especially the asking price. Out of respect for the restaurant and its future customers, I will not say what we ate in order to leave it a surprise, because that is obviously where the whole point of the thing lies, however be warned that it You should not go to this address for the quality of the dishes but to have an interesting time there. Small digression for the management even if we don't see anything, eating on a table which is in fact a common plywood board damaged on the corners and wobbly, accompanied by a barely comfortable seat and low-end crockery, don't frankly does not participate in putting you in good conditions and it is a shame because having removed the sense of sight, our other senses are therefore increased tenfold and we could have appreciated the fact of being in a quality place, which was really not the case!!

A special experience, eating in the dark. You literally don't see a hand in front of your eyes, and although there is cutlery, you quickly resort to eating with your hands (which the dishes are also designed for). Explanation in advance was short and somewhat businesslike. Service and guidance during the meal was smooth and friendly. The dishes were ok but certainly not great, the price-quality ratio is a bit lacking. You are constantly alert and focused, which I found it quite tiring (as did others in my group). A big loss remains that for me, fun also includes seeing each other. In short, certainly a wonderful experience, but I will not do this a second time.

A truly unique experience. Dine in the dark. We were kindly received and led to our table. The visually impaired service was also very friendly. However, we had to report our allergies 4 times. The food is not very special but fine. Considering the quality, it is quite pricey, but you mainly go here for the experience.

Had a special experience, absolutely recommended in that regard. We thought the food was out of proportion to the price. We were received very pleasantly with explanations.

I have visited Ctaste 4 times over the past 10 years or so. I really, really like the concept: I think it’s not only an interesting sensory experience, but also a great way to literally get a tiny “taste” of the daily lives of people with visual impairments. However, I feel like the concept is being stretched increasingly thin. It has started to feel commercial and impersonal and it really lost its charm for me. In previous years, after dinner, someone would sit down with your group and have a fun chat to let everyone guess and discuss what they think was part of the menu. Now, you just scan a QR code on your way out... They added an additional dining room to fit more diners which felt incredibly stuffy and smelled like a gym locker room (not exactly pleasant when you are even more attuned to your sense of smell). At the end of the dinner, it was clear from the insistence of the staff that we were expected to leave (at 21:30, with no other reservations after us). The evening -unlike the 3 previous times I dined here- felt overall unwelcoming and rushed. The food was ok but not extraordinary, but this was always worth it before, just because the experience itself was so special. Unfortunately, I feel that it has become unbalanced, and definitely not worth the price per person anymore (not to mention the fact that they started charging a deposit, which also feels weird). I have always recommended Ctaste so wholeheartedly to so many people in the past but I would be very hesitant to do so anymore, as it went from a genuine experience to a tourist trap feeling.

This is THE place for a great and unique experience. Do not count it for its food quality. It is just decent food. Can recommend this place for groups too.

Nice concept but the food was really bad sadly.

Good food but I wish they would turn on the lights a bit more.

A special experience that you must have! It's really good how people with visual impairments take you into their world. After a very nice welcome, we were taken to our table in the restaurant in polonaise by Glarissa, a very nice lady who showed us with our hands and ears how it would all go. You could indicate in advance if you did not want or could not eat something. We had a delicious vegetarian 3-course meal. (5 courses with appetizers). Afterwards you can scan a code and guess what you ate. Very nice! Definitely recommended and worth repeating!

Altogether a great experience. Extremely friendly staff.

Amazing staff and the atmosphere. One of a kind experience. I can’t say the food was worth the price thought. Another bummer is that the listed prices, for a reason, were before the tax, this is something new in Amsterdam.

Eating at Ctaste is a unique experience. They have a small area where you can have a drink first. You will then be led to the dining room where you will be placed in a polonaise. It is pitch dark there! Hence no photos of the food, phones not allowed because of the light. The food was tasty, but the food was a bit clumsy. Now you can imagine what it's like to be blind with food. Service was great, nice hostess and the service is visually impaired, which of course fits in perfectly. It's also nice to see that they have a place here that suits them well. Atmosphere was special because it is dark. I think that ultimately I want to be able to look at people, that is an important element of eating out for me. But for those who haven't been here yet: do it, it's a cool experience!