de Willem in Haarlemmerbuurt

Lovely terrace, super slow service. Cocktails with little taste. Snacks sound nice but are very disappointing in terms of taste and size. It's really pretending that they know something about something. Never again.

Great place to take your date, wine list is well put together, lots of choice. We had 5 courses, and were surprised with every course! Service was on point, we will be back, thank you team

Delicious food with fresh, bold flavors that impress. Unfortunately, the service lacks structure, coordination and attentiveness, which detracts from the overall experience.

We ate in the restaurant part of the Willem. The curly-haired sommelier recommended excellent wines to us. His taste and charm made it great dinner. Many thanks!

Had a delicious meal at restaurant De Willem! The food was tasty and the atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant. What struck me most was the service, friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

service okay, great drinks and a nice atmosphere

It took a while to get going when we were sitting at the table, but when it did, I also understood why my wife, who had eaten here before, wanted to go to De Willem again. Nice atmosphere, casual good service with love for the profession and delicious food. Had a great evening with our group. We'll be back.

The service in here was not the best. First drink was forgotten to be served. Followed by second drink was never served after thirty minutes and hence have to cancel the second order.

Very nice atmosphere, extremely friendly service, very good food, very good wine selection, good price-performance ratio

Good spot for drinks :) We were there on a Saturday and it was ver busy,we waited a lot for the drinks.

Terrible service, wish I could give 0 stars

Not only a fantastic place but also delicious food!

Hosted a dinner for a large private group (42 people). Was really great service! Fast and attentive service. The food (shared dining) was delicious and the special dietary requirements of the guests were well taken into account.

3 x 5 stars I give rarely, but these guys deserve it. Excellent dishes, excellent atmosphere, excellent service. Thank you Jacob and Max for a great evening.

Delicious food and lovely staff. Very cozy cafe with delicious wines.

De Willem is my most favorite place in Amsterdam. I love the food there, it’s one of a kind. The service is fun and welcoming. The cafe is also perfect for just having drinks and some snacks. I highly recommend De Willem!

Delicious food, very nice service and beautiful place.

Special location, with friendly service and delicious menu.

In addition to the beautiful location and great service (my compliments really), the food here is also really delicious. By far my number 1 tip!

Firstly, shout out for the service - it’s so hard to find good, let alone great, service in this city, and the guy who was with us really made the experience. Professional, friendly, and really knowledgeable. Atmosphere-wise, the place has a good vibe and excellent playlist. From a food perspective, the dishes were all excellent - every bite and every element in each dish made sense, there was a reason for it to be there and the pairings were really unique. I’ve become quite skeptical when people do fusions because they’re rarely actual fusions of cuisines and many times its very obvious flavours that shout at you - but here there were so many subtle combinations that worked well with each other. The menu isn’t very extensive but it doesn’t need to be.

Stopped there for a new years drink with friends. Great cocktails, the amaretto sour was delicious. Just have to rate the service low because they got angry at us for writing on the menu, a discardable plain piece of paper. Ruined our mood for the night over a piece of paper. 😢

The dining experience at De Willem was okay, with decent flavors, although the dishes were small and meant for sharing. The place itself is charming but needs maintenance – the chairs are in bad condition. What disappointed me the most was the lack of service and the unqualified staff. The service was extremely slow, and it was clear they were understaffed. Additionally, our waitress, though friendly, accidentally spilled a glass of red wine and a plate with mayonnaise and ketchup on my seat back. My sweater and coat are now covered in stains. She didn’t even apologize, and there was no gesture of compensation from the restaurant or the manager. I can handle slow service, but poor manners and lack of accountability are unacceptable. Unfortunately, the service was a very bad experience.

Big love for de Willem! Whether you want to try a really tasty menu, a cocktail at the bar or socialize with a nice selection of natural wines in the sunshine (sun mot always guaranteed) this place is for you.

Had dinner at De Willem with a large group (~10 pax). Heard many positive stories in advance. Unfortunately not fulfilled. The service was often not fast/attentive enough (despite very friendly) and the food was hit & miss. It also felt as if the wine pairing here and there had been chosen more based on price/quality than trying to create a beautiful experience. In any case, there was not a single special glass among them. We sat upstairs, where it was very warm and the acoustics were mediocre. Our coats were in a pile on the couch, you would expect them to be accepted or neatly put aside in such a restaurant, right? We started by ordering a bottle of champagne and it took a while before it arrived (although it was served cold). However, when the champagne had already run out, only the appetizer arrived - by then we had been there for an hour (bread and butter was delicious, by the way). When the appetizer was served, it was casually stated that the accompanying wines that we had ordered with the fixed menu were only served from the first course. After a somewhat bland amuse with Brussels sprouts, the first course was delicious (smoked eel, bulgur, dashi broth). The Riesling served with it was also good. The second dish took a while to arrive, but was also very tasty, although a bit cacophonous in flavors (redfish, XO sauce, artichoke, chicken liver). The sylvaner that was served with it was mediocre and stood out against the dish. What was actually more shocking was that the waiter suggested to continue pouring into the same glasses. We agreed because everything was already taking quite a long time, but that is really not normal in a restaurant in this price range. After this the food unfortunately (also) deteriorated: Ray wing with mussels, ratatouille and sauce with sake. Far too many flavors and the ratatouille, and especially the nduja that was also on it, completely overpowered the ray wing and mussels. The foamy sauce with sake was impossible to taste. Less=more. The white Beaujolais was of course no match for this, and was in any case a special choice for this dish. Main course with pork cheek. unfortunately a similar problem with way too many flavors and components. The meat itself was very good and tender. A primitivo was served, which was a match for the dish in terms of punch, but is naturally sweet in taste and therefore not my favorite type of red wine. Add a nice hazelnut praline and a glass of port.

Nice place, both the cafe and the restaurant. Recommended!!

Celebrated a babyshower here and it was stunningly beautiful. We had the whole place to ourselves. The food was so delicious 🤤

Food was really good, the dessert was absolutely amazing! Super cozy vibes, good wines However the service is not good at all, expected it to be better for this kind of place

Good food, staff not very attentive to customers, spending 3 hours on the ONLY chairs without backs which push you to put your elbows on the table all the time…. It’s not more pleasant, nor polite for that matter… especially for a reservation made a month ago, it’s unacceptable! I won't go back there. Ps: if you are placed in the table in the photo, insist on changing or turn around!

Had a very nice evening in the Willem cafe. Super sweet and helpful staff. The wine list is very good. We mainly ordered from the snack menu, of which the oyster mushroom, brioche and Brussels sprouts really stood out in terms of taste. Positively surprised by the quality and the place is very pleasant. I would definitely recommend it and will come back again.

The Korean chicken sandwich is incredible. Also such a beautiful and chill interior. Great coffee.

Amazing food, wines, service, location and cocktails!

Nice place. nice location. Great staff. Great food

I was alone for dinner for one. Spa red is on hand, table water... so out of politeness we also ordered some wine. Food was superb. Good portions. I found the clothing of the staff to be a disadvantage... nice and casual, but not always easy to distinguish from the guests. But it wasn't really problematic either. Come to your table on time to ask if everything is to your liking.

We come to Amsterdam from time to time and earlier this year we - by chance - ended up on the terrace of De Willem. Enjoyed delicious wines and a surprising lunch. Now, tonight, before the film at The Movies, we ate in the cafe section. Very tasty cod (prepared in a surprising way) and the ribey - prepared in our own way: everything very tasty. And the service: great!

What a wonderful and fun experience! The food was delicious and staff helpful and enthusiastic. Even though a few of us are pregnant, nothing was missing from the experience. My friend is often not satisfied with the quality of the food and even he said: I ate really, really well. Keep it up, I will come back more often and will definitely recommend the Willem.

I live in Westerpark and De Willem is by far my favorite place to have drinks at the terrasse when it's sunny or to have dinner at the Café. First of all, it's always quite easy to book a table at the Café compared to other places in AMS. The vibes are so warm and elegant. Food is delicious, wine is also good. We ended our meal with the Banana bread and caramel mousse ! It was heaven. Thanks a lot de Willem, you SLAY !

Food was fine, but service was really slow. The blonde staff looked like they didn't want to be there. At one point they were all standing at the bar just chatting instead of serving.

Babyshower in the basement was a lot of fun. Great win, tasty burgers and the staff was kind and helpful.

I will definitely come back here! What a class, good quantities of excellent quality! So we ate chef specials with a larger group; the combination of the refined courses with world wines (the sommelier explains with passion where it comes from and what the special features are) made the evening, a captivating experience when a host is a real added value at your table!

The service in Ams is known to be quite poor. This place wants to be the king of bad service. I have been to De Willem on 3 occasions, but the third will be the last. Just awful. This will just be another short lived trendy spot that is closed in the next two years because the offering and service is just so poor. There are a ton of HVE/ small plates / natural wine spots in Ams, this one has nothing special. Go support Murmur, Calisto, Twee Prinsen, Bar Centraal, Glu Glu, Benelux, Bennies etc. The servers and front of house team at De Willem think they are cooler than their customers.

This place is a beautiful one on a sunny day to be outdoors in the terrace just by the canals. It’s vibing, however the service it’s quite awful. We waited 20 min to get noticed, another 15 to bring the oysters and we had to wait for the drink. Oysters were ok but overpriced. Overall a good place to be there to soak the sun if you aren’t in a hurry.

Great place when the sun is shining as its near the water and they have a nice terrasse. Great value for money! With enough vegetarian options.

Best place to watch the sunset in Amsterdam with a nice selection of food and drinks

Great little gem in Amsterdam. Super nice staff.

The food was very tasty, the atmosphere was very cozy and the service was very friendly and always smiling... thank you very much

Went here for dessert after dinner across town, was not disappointed! Fabulous food, and a lovely atmosphere in the outside seating area. Tables and chairs packed together with excited and chatty diners laughing and talking over one another. The restaurant is located beside a canal, and is very picturesque. Would definitely recommend. Our service was a little slow because of how busy it was though.

I stopped in for lunch because the location seemed peculiar and lovely, and I was surprised that the food was so excellent. I had chicken on brioche, which had some delicious pickled cucumbers, cream, and herbs. The server was very kind and helped me get my order in before the kitchen closed between services. I really appreciated this place and the people working there.

Great location and very tasty dishes. Portions are quite small but the experience makes up for it!

My experience at De Willem restaurant was lovely. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality. The flavors and presentation were excellent. Courgettebloem and Ballotine van Boerderijkip were both packed with flavor. The combination of flavors in the Ballotine van Boerderijkip was particularly inspiring. The only thing I didn’t fully enjoy was the dessert, Griesmeel. It had nice red fruit flavors, but overall it was a bit bland.

Nice/cheerful/funny staff, nice Amsterdam view that makes you almost forget you are in the center and the food is good.

Good drinks and vibes but the waiter in the dark blue t-shirt? What happened to you to be so rude? 😅

I recently dined at de Willem and, unfortunately, the experience didn't meet expectations. The service was slow and the staff seemed inattentive. We had to ask multiple times for basic things like clearing the table and bringing water glasses. The food was average, and the prices were quite high for what was offered. Overall, I was disappointed and likely won’t be returning

Lovely terrace and friendly service + tasty snacks 😍

Amazing little gem. The place has a great atmosphere, the staff is very kind and serving. I totally recommend this place. It is a beautiful experience.

Fantastic terrace where we sat in the sun until late. Super tasty meal with a good glass of wine. Food was surprisingly tasty. Reasonable prices too. Highly recommended!

okay but for the price should definitely put more effort, asked for lactose free options but got served butter, service was mediocre

Tried both the cafe and the restaurant, and have been back several times. Nice and cozy atmosphere, staff is very passionate, and the food is delicious. Surprising and they change the menu regularly. In the summer a lovely large terrace on the water.

Always delicious and innovative. What can those chefs cook?

Very cozy restaurant with terrace on the water

Had drinks and dinner with friends at Willem last night. What struck us immediately and remained so for the rest of the evening: what a fantastic waitress! As it should be but unfortunately so rare these days. Real tribute to this lady! In addition: a great place with a special menu. We mainly shared snacks and starters, which tasted delicious. The only dish we weren't too keen on was the squid, which was quite tough. All in all highly recommended!

Super Service Super friendly. We recommend

Absolute winner! Had a lovely long summer evening with a glass of wine on the terrace and then a surprising menu in the attractive indoor area. Staff were very attentive. 10/10

Delicious wine, food and top service!!

Lovely spot, cool setting inside and out. Conventional wine options available alongside natural and low intervention. Lunch menu was limited unless you wanted bread or sandwiches with your meal. There were only two non bread options. What we did have was very tasty, portions were a little small though even for lunch. Confident the menu will evolve once they’ve been open a bit longer and assessed what works.

Had dinner at the Willem restaurant last night. I don't often write reviews, but I have to post this one! What a wonderful evening we had and what a delicious meal we had! Every dish is truly a taste sensation and the ambiance in the restaurant is great! Good staff. We will definitely come back!

Cozy with cafe, restaurant and wine cellar "De Willem" had lunch at the Haarlemmerplein. The food is delicious! Very pleasantly surprised by the dish - Willem in Azie - crispy brioche bread, Japanese omelette, white cabbage, spring onion and spicy mayonaise. You can clearly taste the chef's inspiration for Japanese cuisine here, because with every bite you take you are brought into ecstasy. The staff receives you warmly with a smile and a warm welcome. Even though it is busy, you feel that they take the time for you and your order is listed out loud to make sure they haven't forgotten anything. They are interested in knowing how you experienced everything and are open to feedback. It may look small at first glance, but make no mistake. On the top floor you can enjoy a delicious dinner with a golden hour view of the water and in the wine cellar you can hold dinners/birthday parties in groups or in a private circle. You can also sit outside on the outdoor terrace with a view of the water and Amsterdam center. Fun fact: The Willemspoort monument is a neoclassical gatehouse from the year 1840, consisting of 2 commiezen's houses with a passage. It is the 5th Haarlemmerpoort of Amsterdam. The city gate initially served as a city gate and excise office. The gate was officially opened when the new William II entered Amsterdam on November 27, 1840 and served as a triumphal arch for the new king. Stadsherstel took over this building from housing cooperative Ymere in 2018 and was able to restore it in 2020 thanks to a crowdfunding campaign.

Terrace is super nice but unfortunately we had to leave cause there were no gluten-free snacks :(

We had the chefs menu and it was genuinely out of this world. The unique foods that were put together to create a dish were exceptional. Highly recommend to all!

De Willem has a nice location and cozy ambience BUT on a warm day, I had to wait 20 long minutes for tap water and was even charged for it! The food was fine however by the time it arrived I had kind of lost interest already. All with a friendly smile from the staff, which doesn’t make it necessarily any better. I won’t return nor will I recommend it.

Unfortunately a classically hip Amsterdam place: you have to do your best to get attention from the visibly irritated staff. The food made no sense: I had the brioche willem in Asia and it was a soggy bun with way too much sauce. €5.5 for half a glass of sour orange juice. Too bad, because it's a really nice place and business. For these prices there are many places in Amsterdam where you can eat better and also receive friendlier service.

We ate there last Friday evening, unfortunately we both got food poisoning. We've both been suffering from bad food for the third day now. We ate steak tartare and then a normal steak together.

Very tasty food and great atmosphere always at the Willem in the café section!

Had lunch here for the first time with a friend. Nice authentic café.. We ordered toast and banana bread with peanut butter plus latte and I had gravy. My gravy and also the coffee took a long time to arrive, while my girlfriend received them quickly. Eventually the gravy and coffee arrived. Anyway, I had to wait a very long time for my sandwich. Finally asked where it was. It turned out that the order had disappeared somewhere, anyway an apology and the sandwich will be made quickly and for this inconvenience I received extra gravy from them. However, the extra gravy was also charged when paying. The lunch was tasty but certainly on the expensive side. The service was nice, but the service could be a lot better!

We were happy with a nice new café in the neighborhood with a beautiful terrace. Until King's night and day, after two days of having to listen to the noise of the Willem's “DJ”, I would prefer to move. It's nice to treat your neighbors this way.

The food was really unappetizing and you paid top price for it. In terms of atmosphere, we were turned away as soon as we entered. Also very noisy guests. Tip: avoid this place like the plague, especially on King's Day!!

Just AMAZING! If you go through Amsterdam is a must-do!!!!! It is delicious ! Type 3*

Check the bill!! Ate here on Saturday. It turned out very beautiful, a really nice repurposing! Unfortunately, you don't see much of this when you sit inside (above). Wines delicious, service friendly - but not involved. To eat? I was fairly positive about the vegetarian menu, but my friend was not. Communication: poor. I hadn't checked the receipt - but my girlfriend had. What turned out later when sending the tikkies was that my deposit of €60 had not been settled. Emailed and called immediately on Sunday morning. And Monday. And Tuesday. Never a response and simply unreachable by phone. Can be reached via Insta, 'my colleagues will contact me'. Nothing.. Ultimately the money was refunded and I was informed of this via Insta - the colleague. I have never had a decent response to my email. An apology for forgetting to remove the deposit from the account would have been nice. Simply respond decently. Missed opportunity.

Great business. The cooking is good, that baby Gem from the grill is a taste explosion. The wine range is very extensive. Kudos!

Helpful staff, great atmosphere, delicious food 🤌

Inexperienced staff, no good manager to manage it! Food was mediocre and seemed run-down in terms of taste and layout of the plates! Nice location, but you also have to have something to offer and unfortunately that is missing! Summer is coming, I would already like to book your entire bring the team together for a meeting to discuss where things are going wrong and how things can be improved! Good luck.... regards

Service was good and the atmosphere is nice. The food was as expected but nothing that will blow your mind.

Movie establishment, especially the Bar

If you are looking for a great lunch, cosy dinner, good wines and fun staff, look no further, de Willem has it all. When you find your way inside (look left for the Café and right for the Restaurant) you are greeted by the historic building and relaxed atmosphere. The staff are all smiles, give you the attention you need and know which wines are great for pairing. We tried a couple of wines from the menu, but they also have their weekly specials, so be sure to check out those. For dinner we had the Kalfswang and the Cod, both will keep you drooling when you think of them the next time. And always try their snacks as a pre-course, they get your appetite going. To top it off we had a cocktail from their 'digestief' menu, the bartenders know how to make a great Old Fashioned. Definitely come by on a weekend day, but also great to start off your week on a Monday or Tuesday at de Willem!

One of the prettiest places in Amsterdam. Mesmerizing ambience and perfect for a date night or a good glass of wine with friends in the sun!

It was a great evening!! Tom very good host too!

Had a great evening! And Tom, the waiter, is great!! An asset to this restaurant!!

What a great place. Beautiful location, very tasty food and even nicer staff! Recommended for everyone!

Came for dinner once on a Friday evening with the 6 of us. The service was incredibly friendly and the plates were to die for. Definitely recommended and we will come back here often :)

Nice place! Been here a few times now and it doesn't disappoint. Good food, funky wines and nice staff. An asset to Amsterdam!

Very good chilled atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was amazing! Will recommend to everyone I know that visits Amsterdam.

I went to the Willem last Sunday with a few friends for drinks and what a fantastic experience. The staff was great, even though it was a Sunday, the atmosphere was very nice and lively and we drank delicious wines. They also have many games available, which ensured that we could have a wonderful games evening, such as yahtzee, cards, etc. I can recommend everyone to go here, what a fun evening I had!

Getting there is not possible for older people. No lighting to the restaurant, it is not visible, sidewalk with large black steps without lighting and no handrail. Reservation was difficult to pass. Map could not be read. No a lacarte only 4 or 5 course menu. Weird fare. So called creative food. We got desserts with a large soup spoon. While we couldn't do it without a knife and fork. And price-quality ratio it was too expensive. I got the glass of wine for free. We thought it was worthless. Never again. Too bad.

Really great food! Everything was right :)

This is my favorite restaurant in Ams. I go here any occasion, birthdays, chill dinner, a glass of wine, it always fits. Its cozy, beautiful and the food is amazing with a good wine list!! Recommend.

Nice place, good food and friendly service.

We sat upstairs with a larger group. Everyone was served all their food at the same time. We got artichoke beforehand. For the main a piece of beef ribeye and dessert was a bread pudding. Honest flavors, little fuss, but also not very exciting. The head came with half a grilled baby romain lettuce. Side dishes: shredded fries and some butter lettuce. The butter lettuce could use a little more than just a dressing. The rasp fries were fine, but both portions were not that large (unfortunately no photo). Service was fine. They were prompt and came by often enough to see if everything was still as desired. Great place, but not necessarily worth coming back to eat again.

Delicious set menu yesterday evening. A vibrant and comfortable atmosphere and the service was excellent. Will return!

A really cute restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. Our waiter was very kind, quick and on top of everything. The bottle of wine we wanted wasn’t as could as it was supposed to be - that’s what the waiter told us - so before bringing the bottle out, he poured us a couple of glasses on the house whilst we waited for the bottle to be properly cold, which was super generous and made the experience even more memorable. The food was delicious, we had the steak, and the fish as mains, and had a couple of appetisers and they were all delicious. Definitely coming here again 💕

The location is certainly nice, the food is delicious, the somewhat inexperienced staff have forgotten us a few times

Taste excellent, portions very small, service did not pay attention to receiving different wine than ordered, all in all not worth repeating.