De Luwte in Grachtengordel-West

The music was too loud, but when I mentioned it, it was turned down. Ideally, there could have been one extra waitress. And regarding the atmosphere, the flowers in the vases were drooping; I had actually expected a bit more from them. But the food was TOP. And we had the table for two above the hatch; a piece of wood simply needs to be placed there, but instead, we had to keep balancing it ourselves.

You could tell the food is very freshly made. The dishes are really made for one person so if you are hungry its best to order your own/many plates. Could have used a bit more salt in my opinion.

Great brasserie. The food was really delicious. I really enjoyed it. Beautiful location, beautiful interior. The staff was also super sweet and came to ask every time if you needed anything, which I always really appreciate. Definitely 10/10.

Very nice dinner! tuna tartar, lemon ravioli and pornstar martini cheesecake are a must

Nice atmosphere, incredibly delicious food, and very friendly service. I will definitely be back.

We had our first dinner in Amsterdam here and it was great. Nice quiet place near the canal. The food was very tasty.

Had a fantastic meal for the second time!

Here's the revised draft: --- Extremely disappointing experience at De Luwte. The food itself was okay, but the service was petty and customer-unfriendly in a way that ruined the evening. I ordered the fish (€33), which comes with fries, and simply asked to swap the fries for potatoes instead. Rather than treating this as the completely normal request it is, the manager argued with me and insisted on charging an extra €2 for the swap. After a long back-and-forth, the waitress eventually said she'd bring a smaller portion instead, just to justify not charging the €2 — an almost comically petty resolution. In the end she actually brought a normal-sized portion anyway, but by then the damage was done. It wasn't about the money. It was the attitude and the sheer unwillingness to accommodate a simple request that left a bad taste in our mouths, quite literally overshadowing the meal itself. Food: okay. Service: awful. Between the rigid, unaccommodating staff and a manager who couldn't let a €2 side dish go, I won't be returning.

A beautiful place, very well located, excellent and very pleasant service, delicious food. We loved it and highly recommend it.

Very nice restaurant and delicious food, excellent drinks and very relaxed atmosphere. We’d like to go back during winter because it is when I first noticed it and it looks very very cozy.

This is such a pretty restaurant. The atmosphere was great, as were the food and service. Will definitively come here again :)

Great food, amazing service, would definitely recommend when in Amsterdam.

The girl was lovely; we had two cocktails on the terrace. The cocktails were very good, but €6 for filtered tap water seems like highway robbery. They don't accept cash; it would be good to mention this upon arrival. There are no signs indicating this.

Fantastic restaurant that delivered very good food, lovely atmosphere and very service minded staff.

Dont ask you what drink you want in between or food for that matter, had to take matter in my own hands. They couldve made much more if they did ask me how the drink is or if i want anyrthing to eat in between. Now i had to put my finger up like a 5 yr old

Great food, great drinks and great service!

We had a great experience at De Luwte. The lemon ravioli was the highlight of the meal, the best I've had. The steak was also cooked to how we liked. While the prices were on the steep side, the quality and flavour of the food justified the cost. Great weather, we sat outdoors and chattered away so the wait didn't feel as bad however noticeably slow service with longer wait between courses. Staff were friendly and welcoming throughout. Overall very enjoyable dining experience. We'd happily return.

Delicious food, good service, and atmosphere!

This is my second time visiting this place for the Pornstar Martini Tower. It's cozy and delicious, BUT the service is poor. The waitress was rude. We waited an hour for a table outside, and when it didn't work out, we were seated inside. We asked to be moved if a table was available. No one did, even though tables were becoming available. When we asked if we could reserve a table, they said no, but it turns out they did. Everything was fine, but the service left a bad impression.

It was an excellent meal! And a lovely evening spent outside soaking up the local atmosphere.

Had a delicious meal on the terrace in a relaxed spot. The service was pleasant and efficient. A lovely and tasty place!!

For the price I paid, I found the food very mediocre. In my opinion, the price-quality ratio is unsatisfactory. The packaged ravioli from Albert Heijn is just as good as what I got here. The steak was overcooked and simply not very good.

we waited over an hour after ordering before our main food came, and then when it did they completely forgot one of the dishes. the food was ok, not very flavorful. the ambience is the only redeeming quality.

We loved the interior design — the space feels stylish and very welcoming. The atmosphere inside is really pleasant. The outdoor seating area could use a bit more work, but it has potential. We came here for lunch and really enjoyed the steak. We also ordered the tartare, but unfortunately it turned out to be a tartare sandwich, which we didn’t notice in the menu. It wasn’t what we expected. Overall, a nice place with great design and good food.

We enjoyed the wonderful food and wonderful staff. Thank you Amsterdam!

We ate here with a group of 18 people! The communication beforehand was very pleasant, and we had a delicious meal. And it is a super location on the Leliegracht.

We had a fantastic meal! Great service and a cozy restaurant! I will definitely be back.

Dinner was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a date night. Highly recommend for a local, date night dinner!

Loved loved loved! The sole was amazing! Service great location charming and seri e fantastic.

Very friendly staff! Food was also very good - I would definitely recommend the spicy tuna tartare. The lemon ravioli had a strong, zesty lemon flavor, so if you love lemons, this one is a must on the menu!

There were five of us sitting outside in the shelter under the trees. We ordered lots of starters and shared them. Everything was delicious and the service was superb! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

First of all, a really nice spot, but the benches outside were very hard; a cushion would have been nice. So, for dinner, we eventually moved inside, which looks really nice and atmospheric. The menu was in English; personally, I find a Dutch menu easier to use. For starters, I had sweet potato fries; they were super tasty, and the sauce too!! For the main course, I had the farm chicken. It looked very nice, but it was a shame there were pieces of bone in it; that makes eating in a restaurant awkward. Dessert with cheesecake and raspberry ice cream was a real 10/10, absolutely delicious!!

Sweet potato fries were very good. Farm chicken was tasty but had a big bone in it; it's very awkward to eat in a restaurant. Dessert was cheesecake with raspberry ice cream, which was amazing. The Pornstar martini was very pricey and not mega tasty.

Cozy location and friendly staff.

Brasserie De Luwter, Amsterdam: Zomertijd. Summer time. Sit out in the summer for a lovely bake in the sun and people watch in De Jordaan. It’s a beautiful café with beautiful food – we had shrimp and pulpo, veg tempura and burrata on toast (set menu). You won’t want to leave your hot seat. #eatstylishtravelstylish

Excellent food, but very slow service and expensive

Didn’t know what to expect, but the experience was wonderful. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and fantastic food.

Excellent place, superb food and very pleasant service.

Lovely place with delicious food. Very reasonable as well:)

One of my favourite restaurants in Amsterdam - food, service, view - exceptional

We stumbled upon this place for dinner and it was a 10/10! Great value and everything was delicious. Plus, the terrace overlooks the canal and it's perfect. We ordered the steak tartare and the truffle ravioli and everything was absolutely fantastic. The waitress was very friendly. Highly recommended! 🙌

Lovely service, as per usual, the coffee is absolutely amazing, the goat salad that I had was also a neat combo of flavours. Nothing to add, it's great. The flowers are fresh in the vase. The view is nice.

Perfect place. Great service food and ambiance. Thanks

Very good food. One thing to mention: if you are french and want a real crème brulée, don't order it. Their version is just a "cheesecake brûlé".

Exceptional Food & Service... we came for a second visit!

This was a great restaurant to try and would definitely consider returning. My friend and I sat outdoors which was wonderful on such a nice evening. The portions are small and the price is a bit high, but good flavors and thoughtful menu items. Our waiter was very nice and did a great job. Diners were a mix of locals and tourists, and I worry this restaurant is leaning a bit more towards being a tourist spot. But overall would consider returning.

Excellent food and perfect spot while waiting for your performance at the Bostheater.

Highly recommended. Everything was excellent and the food was delicious.

Service, cocktails and food were wonderful! Dover sole was perfectly prepared. Small, intimate and highly recommended. A gem!

Nice place to eat and very tasty food!

Was fantastic - recommend for sure!

A great find in the heart of Amsterdam! Highly recommend the tuna tartar!

This lovely neighborhood bistro is a local treasure. We chose to go back twice during our 5 night Amsterdam visit because the people were so welcoming and engaging. The food was superior. Cozy and welcoming in all ways.

The waitresses were lovely. Thank you for this wonderful experience. Don't miss the cookie! The terrace was super quiet and pleasant.

We had a good meal. We did have to wait a long time for the dishes, though. It is noisy inside, but the ladies behind the bar also make more noise than necessary; a lot of noise with empty bottles disappearing into a bin. Bang!!! every time something disappeared. The toilet was, of course, terrible; I was ashamed of the fact that I had invited guests and they had to use such a toilet there. The staff is fine, friendly and cheerful.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was extremely disappointing and worth sharing. I brought a group to dine here, trusting the restaurant to provide a quality and transparent experience. Unfortunately, we were shocked to find that we were charged approximately €90 for tap water. Not bottled water—tap water—which we clearly saw being poured from the tap. To make matters worse, the staff continued bringing additional water without being asked, which only increased the charge. At the time, I chose not to make a scene in front of my group, but in hindsight, this feels incredibly misleading and inappropriate. Charging guests such a high amount for tap water—without clear communication—is not only unreasonable, it feels unethical. Had I known this in advance, I would have absolutely chosen a different restaurant for our group. The lack of transparency and consideration for guests is very disappointing, especially when hosting a group and trusting a restaurant to deliver a good experience. I would strongly encourage others to double-check charges here, and I hope management reconsiders this practice.

We had a very poor experience in this restaurant. We arrived 15 minutes early. Start a course was a good quality, but no nice and forks given to us. We were on a very tiny table with no view (But that's just our opinion) But the biggest issue we had was the wait time between the starter and the main course, A whole one and a half hours and when the main course did come after asking for it, it was Of poor Quality Steaks not cooked to how we asked we actually think they forgot about us. Anyway, it wasn't good and it cost us €200 for three people , On a plus note the young waitress was very sweet and kind. Hopefully this was an Off day, but for the money we paid and what we received it wasn't good

We went last year and the food has gone downhill; on top of that, you sit incredibly close together. Drinks were not chilled. Unfortunately, it will not be worth repeating next year.

Absolutely loved this restaurant, every thing about it! Charming setting overlooking the canal, outdoor tables are so lovely or inside there is such a vibe- dimly lit by candle, banquette seating, flowers, and friendly warm service. We had the bread (amazing) and tempura veggies then the rib eye and chicken, and a warm cookie. All around delicious and dog friendly! Our waitress was so nice and helpful with the menu! Haribo with the check was a nice treat too!

Didn't feel as special Mavis made it feel, but still fantastic food 20 years later. Three fantastic courses!

Delicious food. Seating outside in Summer wonderful.

We just stumbled across this restaurant and the food is Fantastic!

Lovely waitstaff delicious food. Highly recommend. Best place we have eaten so far in Amsterdam

The best shop allowed us to use the toilet; all other shops refused us.

One of the best places in Jordaan. Always great food, super cozy ambiance. We will keep on coming back. :)

Romantic, cozy atmosphere and delicious food!

Sweetest waitress and most charming, romantic and adorable vibe. Great selection of food, service was attentive, and the ambiance was just great!

1. Only an English menu. That is not in accordance with the law. In the Netherlands, we still have Dutch as the official language here (apart from the fact that I speak fluent English, the lack of a Dutch menu irritates me). 2. The food was good, not particularly spicy, and the portions were small for the price. The service was very nice, but it was inconvenient that there was no coat rack!! I hope you can read this text in Dutch. Kind regards

Delicious food, nice place and pleasant and attentive service

My boyfriend and I booked a table for Valentine’s Day and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have made. The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful as the entire space was decorated for the occasion with red balloons, tables scattered with rose petals and soft candlelight everywhere. It created a very romantic and intimate setting, even though the restaurant was completely full that evening. We chose the Valentine’s Day set menu and every course was genuinely delicious. The dishes were flavorful, well presented and clearly prepared with a lot of care. Both the fish and meat were amazing. The cocktails were also excellent and paired really well with the meal, adding even more to the overall experience. Our table was reserved for two hours, and while we did end up waiting a bit longer than expected for the dessert due to a problem in the system, the staff handled the situation in a very professional and considerate way. They sincerely apologized for the delay, told us we were welcome to stay longer and even offered us two drinks on the house. It was a very kind gesture and showed that they really care about their guests’ experience. The service throughout the evening was great—attentive and welcoming. Combined with the beautiful setting and the quality of the food, it made the entire evening feel very special for us. They even let us take one of the red balloons home, which was a small but very sweet touch that made the evening feel even more memorable.

Delicious food and drinks. Great cocktails, lovely wine. Not a very extensive menu, but it was still hard to choose from the delicious options. Everything was delicious!

We were a group of friends for dinner. All food was good, but the best starter was the fish Tartare and the best main was the Tuna fish (the sole fish was also good). 165 for 2 including wine. Not cheap but worth it.

Our hotel recommended them: quiet, romantic, with subdued lighting, soft music and the food was delicious. My wife and I loved it 😍

The food was delicious here and the vibe is so cozy! We did have to wait very long between our starter and our main, but they took our drinks and sides off the bill as compensation, which was very generous. A nice spot for a date night!

Absolutely go for lunch! Service was quick and food was delicious!

Food was absolutely amazing, party of 9 people and all of us were blown away!

Cozy restaurant, but above all very good quality food and very tasty!

Nice food, lovely atmosphere although it was very hot in the area where we were seated, which was near the kitchen. It was loud but we were with a group and loud as well so no harm done. Great service. We had a wonderful evening and will visit again!

Very warm and intimate atmosphere, top-notch service and food. The waitresses are super friendly. Excellent cocktail.

Enjoyed it! It's been a long time, and everything has been so satisfying.

The food was delicious to very good. Reasonably priced, and the restaurant is small but cozy. The service did make a few mistakes, such as not bringing water to the table even though we asked for it, and our main courses being placed at the table next to us while we were still finishing our sharing dishes. They then placed the plates under a heat lamp and served them immediately after our sharing dishes without saying a word, only I had seen it and confronted them. The cheesecake was delicious.

We ordered a steak and it was served cold. When we mentioned it, the only staff member working said “I don’t know.” Then they suggested reheating the steak, which is not acceptable. A proper restaurant should either prepare a new steak or serve it correctly the first time. Very strange and unprofessional experience.

Avoid at all costs. Both items on the menu that we went in for (the steak and the risotto) were “sold out.” After waiting an hour for another steak, it finally arrived stone cold — and they refused to remake it. They didn’t offer to make any amends. I left the restaurant hungry, frustrated, and honestly shocked by the service.

Super delicious food for a great price. Very friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely recommended!

quick service and amazing food, price kinda fair

We had an amazing dinner at De Luwte. The duck dumplings are amazing, strongly recommend as a starter. The duck and rib eye both amazing, thought the duck might be slightly better, very high quality food. Staff was amazing, thank you for the service

Super good service, delicious food, beautifully decorated, and atmospheric. Highly recommended, as well as for PLUK and DAE Bakery!

It looks quite cozy. I found the waitresses arrogant and inexperienced. The starter was a kind of thin toasted sandwich 🙈 and the truffle ravioli was very bland, not very impressive. Bottled tap water cost a whopping €6! Everything was very pricey for the quality of what they served.

We had a fantastic meal here two weeks ago. There was a great atmosphere, good food, and fantastic cocktails!

Amazing food and drinks, the atmosphere was very nice as well. The service could be better.

Very tasty coffee and cheesecake. Friendly staff.

very good spot with solid entrees, and desserts

We had a great experience; the food was fantastic. We also received excellent service from Noa. It's a truly fantastic place!

Great place to have a late lunch, people watch. They were a bit slow on service but were under-staffed I would say. They were going to comp a glass of my wine, but forgot to and partner paid bill already. So a bit no follow through. Met 2 very nice young people sitting beside us who were delightful to chat with. Would I go again, absolutely.

Lovely outdoor lunch eith great service and excellent food. Sit and enjoy a refreshments and lunch and watch the people of Amsterdam stroll by.

The food was absolutely fantastic! But the service could have been better; the food took quite a while, and you had to ask the staff to come to your table yourself. It's a really nice place, though!

The food was all delicious, nothing to complain about!! However, the service could definitely be better. It took quite a while (an hour before our main course arrived), and we had to keep asking the staff if we could order something. Otherwise, it's a really nice place with delicious food.

Good but nothing special. Service a little cold.

We've been here briefly several times over the past three days and were so pleased that we decided to have dinner here today. The service was first-class each time, the wine outstanding, and today's food was very good. The ravioli and tuna are highly recommended. If we ever find ourselves in Amsterdam again, we'll definitely stop by again.

We were on vacation in Amsterdam last week and discovered this restaurant by chance. The ambiance is really nice and the drinks are delicious. So we decided to go back the next day and reserve a table outside this time. However, upon arrival, we were told that reservations were generally not possible outside. Instead, we were told we could sit inside and move outside as soon as a space became available. This was perfectly fine with us, so we ate and drank inside. When we were finished, several tables outside were free. We wanted to go outside, as agreed, to order some cocktails. Suddenly, however, the staff became very rude and said we had reserved inside and that the free tables outside were supposedly already taken. Shortly thereafter, guests who hadn't ordered anything at that point started sitting at the tables – so we had definitely arrived first. We found this very disappointing and unprofessional, especially since we hadn't exactly spent a small amount of money and had previously been promised something else. We weren't served inside again afterward either. It's a shame, because the food and drinks are really good, but the unfriendly service unfortunately spoils the experience.