FRANSE TABLE D'HÔTES in Grachtengordel-Zuid

Very disappointing and unwelcoming experience We came here after the F1 race simply looking for a nice place to sit down and have a few drinks. When we entered, we waited for a waiter to show us where we could sit. Before even asking whether we wanted food or drinks, the waiteress simply told us that the kitchen was closed and immediately turned her back on us. We actually had no intention of eating — we had come specifically for drinks. We then had to ask him ourselves, “Is the drinks service closed as well?” Only after that did she reluctantly show us to a table. The strange thing was that the place was absolutely packed with customers. We had just returned from the race and were wearing F1 team sportswear rather than smart evening clothes. I cannot know whether that influenced the way we were treated, but the interaction certainly made us feel unwelcome and judged from the moment we walked in. We sat down, but after thinking about the way we had been treated, we simply didn’t feel comfortable staying. So we got back up and left. A simple “The kitchen is closed, but you’re very welcome to stay for drinks” would have made this an entirely different experience. Unfortunately, hospitality is not only about the food and drinks — it is also about how you make people feel when they walk through the door. We certainly did not feel welcome here.

Favourite restaurant in Amsterdam. Quieter location and gorgeous terrace with amazing service and exceptional food!

Pricey, but a nice menu with classics of very good, fresh quality. Very happy with the tuna-avocado tartare.

Wasn't even allowed to stand on their premises outside at night for some reason. Somehow got a security guard for that.

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.