Gio's by the River in Noordelijke IJ-oevers West

We had a wonderful meal, the best day of Melanie’s life, mainly thanks to Julia’s excellent service.

Super tasty food, service is sublime, definitely a 10 out of 10

A lively, fun spot in the still-chilly Amsterdam Noord. Service was quick and attentive, the pasta portion was meager but well-made, and the pizza was good and tasty...

Thank you everyone for hosting me and my family for my graduation dinner ❤️ prosecco for the welcome and limoncello for the finish were amazing little details🥂 Food was super delicious from the starters to the desserts. We had lasagne, steak, lobster and truffle pasta 🍝 My parents said that was the best food they’ve had in a long time. Everything was super super tasty including the cocktails all were so good!!! 😋 Beatrice was an amazing host, we felt very special. Also shoutout to Roshana who brought all the food to us. Great experience! 10/10 and the restaurants interior is super pretty and there is a photo booth!!!!

The place and interior looks very nice but the service is very slow, there is only one employee getting the orders. We waited 40 minutes till our food was ordered and then another 45 minutes till we got the food. Which made is wait for a long time. Did not appreciate this. The food was also limited, would not recommend to go a second time unfortunately.

We had a wonderful evening at Bello Gio's. Hugo welcomed us and spent a lot of time at our table. His other colleagues were also very welcoming. They were all very friendly and enthusiastic, and we had a wonderful evening. The food was also excellent, delicious, and all fresh. We'd definitely love to come back!

Food was delicious but service was exceptional!! Julia was amazing and very attentive - thank you!

What a fantastic, atmospheric Italian restaurant on the NDSM site, highly recommended. We went for our daughter's birthday. The welcome was incredibly friendly, and coats were taken. We had a table for four near the kitchen, which was relaxed; the kitchen didn't seem to mind us much; occasionally checking in was fun. The service was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The food was excellent. Not cheap, but worth it. Highly recommended. Beautiful location.

Absolutely loved this restaurant. Went by myself and was offered either a table outside with the heaters or inside at the bar until a table became available. Chose the bar for more comfort and stayed there throughout. Had the lamb on spinach, beautiful and crispy on the edge. Tiramisu was nice and served from the big home prepared style platter. Slightly too much liqueur I think but ate it all still 😂 Ever so friendly service! If you're not afraid of a little alone/find/enjoy-yourself time, go there and enjoy the setting in addition to the food. I'll be back!

This is a highly professional restaurant where every detail is perfect. The interior is a work of art. The acoustics are excellent, the lighting pleasantly dimmed. The service is friendly and professional. The pizza was excellent. One of the best pizza bases in Amsterdam. The ingredients they use are high-quality. In short, definitely worth a return visit.

Delicious food. A great menu, perfect for a quick bite or to sample and share various dishes. The atmosphere and service from Julia and Bea were excellent. Highly recommended.

A beautiful restaurant with excellent food and staff. We had the tasting menu, which allowed us to sample a wide variety of dishes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We went here with our close group of friends and had a wonderful evening. The food was delicious and the service was very pleasant and attentive. The owner is a fantastic man who knows exactly how to create atmosphere and ambiance. You can tell he does this with passion and pride in what he's built. An unexpected, fun surprise was the restrooms with bright pink neon lights—a really nice touch that added to the experience. All in all, highly recommended for a fun and tasteful evening out!

Delicious Beef Carpaccio and incredible carbonara legs 😍

We were served magnificently, ate very well, and weren't rushed to leave the table. It was an excellent dinner in a busy spot in northern Amsterdam.

Beautifully decorated. Good and friendly service. Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy the pasta carbonara. The sauce was very overpowering, making it taste more like aged cheese than creamy carbonara. The lobster pasta, on the other hand, was tasty, but the lobster was raw. My friend and I shared our pasta; both plates were taken away, but her plate was returned with only half the pasta, while my plate with my half of the pasta wasn't returned. She did receive new lobster, but with only half a cold portion of pasta. In our opinion, the entire dish should have been replaced. Otherwise, the appetizers were delicious.

Takes a €50 deposit at the time of booking but does not deduct it at the time of payment! By the time the error was noticed, an attempt to get in touch had been made! Does not reply to the emails sent! Impossible to reach anyone to resolve the problem! Rather pathetic! Takes a €50 deposit at the time of booking but does not deduct it at the time of payment! By the time the error was noticed, an attempt to get in touch had been made! Does not reply to the emails sent! Impossible to reach anyone to resolve the problem! Rather pathetic!

Such an amazing place! Julia and Sofie are spectacular, they’ve made our evening even more special, deeply thankful! Highly recommend 🤍

What A shitty restaurant we came and he said yeah sorry we can’t serve you food cause our kitchen has an issue just close down guys if you can’t handle guests

10/10 delicious food, nice atmosphere, friendly and hospitable service, top top top

This place was absolutely delicious! If you're ever craving pasta (real Italian pasta) with fresh, traditional, and artisanal ingredients, definitely stop by! We were helped by Polly, who is truly fantastic and was incredibly helpful. We'll definitely be back!

Was the food nice? No! The truffles-pasta (their specialty dish) was bland and flavourless. I didn't bother to finish the meal. The meatballs were so-so and a bit dry. Was the order correct? No! The meat was overcooked when asked for "medium". Was the order brought timely? No! We waited 30 minutes for 4 meatballs appetizer and another 45 minutes for the mains to arrive. Was the staff nice? Yes! The staff tried to be helpful given the circumstances. They gave us a 4% discount on the bill. Meh How is the vibe? Its nice. A bit kitsch interior, but they can pull it off. Unfortunately a lot of flies flying around. Will I come back? No! Much better food to be had elsewhere.

It's a good restaurant overall. The main course was delicious, but I don't think there's much choice. There are only four types of pizza; we asked if a tuna pizza was available, but they didn't. The menu includes many pork dishes (not a problem), but if you don't eat pork, it's not recommended.

I was craving Italian food and originally wanted to eat in the city, but the parking there is just terrible. Instead, we went to Bello Geo by the river in Amsterdam and I’m so glad we did! The place looked absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was romantic and elegant, and the whole vibe was spot-on. I felt cute in my black dress and even took some nice pictures. We started with some appetizers, which were really nice and flavorful. I went for pasta and my partner ordered pizza. The pasta was delicious but the portion was on the smaller side, I should have just gotten a pizza too… and of course, I ate some of his. Overall, the food was fresh and tasty, and the setting made the experience extra special. Perfect spot for a date night!

Delicious food, excellent value for money. We'll definitely be back.

Eight of us dined here for Sail 2025. What a fantastic location, delicious food, excellent attention to allergy requests, and very friendly and helpful staff! We had a wonderful time!

Saturday, August 23rd, during Sail. The three of us had a wonderful meal, or so we thought. It was incredibly busy and crowded. But that's to be expected with such a large event, right? After ordering, we waited over an hour and a half for our food. The reason? There was only one pizza chef, and apparently, he wasn't skilled in other dishes. Strange, but hey, Italian is more than just pizza, isn't it? When it was finally served after countless apologies and countless "it's coming" requests, the dishes weren't hot within 5 minutes. We returned, and a little later, the same plates were brought back. The fun and flavor were gone for us. But we didn't want to wait another hour and a half. We were treated with a free drink and a shot, and a meager, unprofessional discount. But we were a bit fed up with it. Disappointing, because we came for a delicious meal, not for this experience. The staff did their best, but apparently, the owner didn't get it. He didn't even bother to visit our table. It's a shame. Perhaps we could have been more understanding then. Disappointing, but so be it. Not a good performance. We heard from other people who were also dissatisfied. Perhaps they should take a professional approach to this. They have five years to do this. See you at Sail 2030😃😃😃😀😀 I thought it was appropriate to mention this in the review.

Very friendly service and beautiful restaurant

What a gem to discover on our way home. We stayed much longer and tasted much more than planned—with no regrets 😁🥰

Service was great! Booked for 3 pax and showed up 4 pax, and they’re still very helpful and found us a table! Food was hood and cocktails too!

We came here for a quick bite. I ordered sparkling water and my girlfriend a glass of water. To our surprise, we ended up paying €12 for water. This felt out of proportion, especially since most restaurants offer tap water or sparkling water for free or at a reasonable price. The food was otherwise okay, but this unexpected charge made the visit feel unwelcoming. It's a shame, we won't be returning.

Roshana is the best waitress. She really goes the extra mile to make sure her guests have a great time! Highly recommended!

Top-notch restaurant, excellent food, and very attentive staff. They make Italian-style pasta and know how to be hospitable. Highly recommended!

Absolutely wonderful! Delicious food, beautiful location, and excellent service. The brioche dessert is delicious!!!🧇🍨

Great place. Everyone fits in here!

The food was great, the four of us were seated right on the walkway to the outside, a bit drafty. The waiter was a bit over the top, friendly but very quick. The music was really too loud, which is a shame. We had a nice meal together, but I prefer their other restaurant, Lolo, on Warmoestraat, which is a bit smaller and more intimate.

The Trip advisor pictures looked lovely, but we were seated outside as it was a sunny evening. The outside area really needs some TLC and the staff looked so scruffy. They were unaware of any specials and lacked menu knowledge. The service was poor so it just killed our experience, the food was decent but not great! Would not recommend it, even with the pretty interior.

I dined here tonight with my husband. I felt it was actually quite poor for the cost. I have had far better Italian food and 6 Euros for a jug of supposedly purified water was a bit of a joke. I am staying in Ansterdam for 3 days and will be going somewhere else tomorrow.

This was hands down the best Italian meal I’ve had! Staff are lovely and attentive! The decor is beautiful, all round a must visit in Amsterdam!

Yesterday I had dinner with my daughter and a friend. My gnocchi was delicious, my friend had a delicious pizza and my daughter had truffle pasta. Great service, we will definitely be back.

No hay mucho más que añadir a lo anterior, aparte de este restaurante bien vale la pena el viaje en ferry gratis desde Amsterdam Central.

Very friendly staff; generally, the staff doesn't speak Dutch, but they do speak English. The restaurant has a unique atmosphere that alone makes it worth a visit. The service is top-notch and the food is excellent. I would definitely eat here more often if I lived closer. All in all, highly recommended.

God natt og service :) skikkelig italiensk, der eigeren går rundt å skaper liv. Maten er kjenne god, pizzaen og tiramisuen var nydelig.

Make you pay 20€ in advance for a reservation, you arrive at an empty restaurant where the two in front of you without a reservation are served first. We asked for a table by the window, which was not allowed, despite the empty tables and our reservation. Bizarre restaurant, would not recommend it.

It was a very nice experience, very tasty food, it is a top location, the restaurant has a very unique look!

Had lunch here today. Excellent lady from Ukraine was our hostess. Food was good, atmosphere was hardly there, few people. But we will definitely come back

Great place to grab a bite to eat. Food was delicious, and the staff provided great service.

Beautiful cozy place with a unique interior. We had a delicious meal there. Good and fast service.

This place has a beautiful interior and a great atmosphere. The food and cocktails were lovely and reasonably priced. All the staff were lovely. You can’t go wrong with a trip here.

The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is great; cozy terrace and a beautifully designed interior. The cocktails are definitely a highlight! Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to expectations. The pasta wasn’t warm and the taste was also not anything special, the pizza had too much cheese, and overall the dishes felt pretty basic for the price. It’s a pity, because with such great service and atmosphere, the place has real potential.

Lovely food and super friendly 😋 what more can you ask for

Great restaurant, I had here one of the best oysters ever. Highly recommended.

A very nice restaurant. Imaginatively decorated. A cozy atmosphere. Very friendly staff! From the main course to the dessert, every dish was very tasty and beautifully presented!

went to dine in with my mother in this lovely, beautifully designed place on a Monday. we ordered the oysters, cotola alla bolognese, lobster and fresh tiramisu. the dishes were delicious and we enjoyed dinner thoroughly, compliments to kitchen! the staff was also very friendly and provided us fast service. Special thanks to Sophie for her great service and answering all our questions even though it must be busy in such a large place. we had a lovely time enjoying delicious food! a big recommendation.

The service by Anna was perfect and she picked some great things, the food was delicious the drinks by the bar staff were perfect! The vibe is if you moved the tiny cars of Almafi coast and the noodles of Bari to Miami. Such a great situation:

Very good Italian restaurant. The food is excellent, the staff very professional and friendly, and the decor is welcoming. We had a wonderful evening.

Staff smoke in front of our apartment building and leave a mess. Have asked them to clean up but they haven’t.

An Italian restaurant with a fun design and atmosphere. The pizzas are excellent.

As an Italian I have to say that the food is very good and the service is excellent. Thanks Team Bello Gio's 😊

Really had a fantastic evening! Great service, very knowledgeable and hospitable. Nice that they are open to a chat. Food was also delicious, shared several starters, super main course with a matching fantastic wine! We will definitely come back!

We visited bello gio for date night! I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant as it was quite lively and very modern. The service was great and they were prompt with our requests. The price was quite reasonable for the experience we were getting. The focaccia bread was really soft and fresh, a great starter with our cocktails. We got the carbonara and the mushroom truffle pizza, both were quite authentic italian style. Only downside was the lack of vegetarian/vegan options

The Food was not what we expected. It was very disappointing.Way to much fat peaces in the pasta carbonara and the pizza with burrata had little burrata and 1 leaf of basil.Lovely setting poor food.

We had dinner this evening in this very special restaurant .typical Italian. The welcome, the friendliness but above all the quality of the dishes eaten, made us feel at home. We highly recommend it to anyone who is in Amsterdam.

Colourful vibrant interior with a cute Fiat 500 car on the wall. Busy restaurant but service still very good. Limited options for vegetarians so opted for pizza. Brioche dessert was delicious.

Had a nice pizza, nice interior and view of the water…

We went here for a work dinner. We all enjoyed the food very much. Would really recommend!

Beautiful interior, nice staff and delicious food. I take my friends here to impress them.

Want a great night out? Then it's highly recommended! Great food, beautiful surroundings and atmosphere! Top staff, great food, good menu and good wine choices. Also try the cocktails! Sciroppino Is great!

Spectacular atmosphere and pizza👍🏻

Andrea made sure that the fillet cooked at 38C with the thermometer was good. And I confirm. It was good. Mattia, on the other hand, made sure that the service was good. It was. Thank you.

Like eating at your grandmother's, but your grandmother is chic, beautiful and good

The atmosphere was very nice. In a very good location close to the ferry. The service was nice. But the food was way overpriced, a bit too oily and heavy.

had my birthday’s at gio’s and had such a good time. the place looks stunning and the people are super kind, we got some fireworks and did some shots with the barman! the food was also delicious. thank you very much for making this night possible. we’d love to come back.

Not authentic Italian place, saying this from an Italian myself. High prices and nothing special. Carbonara with cream, lasagna without meat, tiramisu with alcohol (do I need to say more). Rudeness from the waiter for a misunderstanding after the bill. If you want to be rewarded for your restaurant, you also have to give great service.

Gorgeous restaurant and food! Love the decor.

Very beautiful place, a surprise, and the food was very surprising and delicious.

This is what's called a perfect place. Respect for all Bello Gio's family.

A sensational Italian restaurant! The food was delicious and the ambience a 10/10. The service was very attentive and friendly. Absolutely recommended – I’ll definitely be back!

Bit overpriced, slow service. Authentic carbonara was excellent the lobster pasta was not great.

Food was alright but portions VERY small. Definately wouldnt return

Reserved a table for two on the 24th for my moms birthday. We had a such a nice time, it was our first time here, we had noisy people next to us at first and we were allowed to be seated elsewhere. We ordered food and drinks and everything was exceptional! My mom talked to the owner when she walked out for a smoke and she could tell he was passionate about the place which was fun to hear. He also gave us some of his own limoncello after desert which rounded it up nicely. We had a fun night together! Food was great, staff was very kind and the music and overall vibe was lovely. We’ll definetly be back ☺️ Thank you so much! - Dean Bonnier

Really nice restaurant and definitely worth a visit. The menu is limited but that's not a bad thing. A vegetarian pizza option would be nice.

Nice restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. We were not completely satisfied with a few things, but when we indicated this, our complaints were handled very well by the staff.

Great place, would definitely go again. Food is absolutely amazing and service was very nice! The place is so well decorated, there’s a lot of thought behind every little detail. 10/10

Top service, very good starter, good pasta, less enthusiastic about the pizza but the decor in which you are immersed corrects this kind of small flaw, a very good dinner at Bello Gio's :)

Beautiful restaurant! Vibrant, carnival-like decor. Friendly staff. Good food. I had the carbonara and I'd definitely recommend it. Very authentic.

We visited Bello Gio’s for dinner tonight. On entering, we thought the atmosphere and decor was great and the staff were very pleasant. We had a delicious starter of croquettes but then it went downhill. There was clearly some sort of error in the kitchen and we were waiting for our main courses for over an hour. We entered the restaurant at 6:30 and our mains came out at 8:05. No one noticed we were waiting - I had to speak to the waitress who reassured me they were just coming. They didn’t arrive. She checked with us again and saw they still hadn’t come. At this point the manager came over and apologised, reassuring us they were 4 minutes away - this was at 7:40. Safe to say it still took another 25 minutes for the food to arrive. When it came, it was very tasty but it wasn’t worth the wait. I asked at the end of the meal to have the bill reduced, and the waitress took off the price of our starter which I appreciated. She was very helpful and definitely made the situation better so I must commend her. To be honest we probably wouldn’t return after this situation which is a shame because there were lots of nice things about this place too, but the service just wasn’t good enough.

A beautifully decorated restaurant. It really creates a lovely atmosphere. Make sure to order the tiramisu. And try out the fun photobooth.

Wouldn't waste my money, mid food, bad service and just expensive for the quality and portion.

Fantastic and very original decor, excellent meal. Very friendly waiters and waitresses. Thanks to Hugo for these explanations on the dishes and their availability

This is a fun visit. Well decorated and engaging environment. It makes for even a more fun trip if you need to take the free NDSM ferry over to visit! We ate here after a visit to the STRAAT museum. The drinks are good and the food is also quite nice. The dish I ordered was scalded on the bottom and the owner/manager resolved it right away without any issue or question. He brought me a new dish and even added some extra portions to it because of the wait (this is on top of the already big portions - so your money goes far here). I was quite happy with how friendly and fast the issue was resolved. Mistakes happen, completely understandable, but it's how they're resolved that matters most! Our server was friendly and helped us through some questions about the menu, etc. The owner/manager came back to see us again prior to our departure and we spoke to him for a few minutes - very friendly and you can tell he loves what he does! He genuinely wanted us to enjoy our visit - we could feel it, and that matters to us. We finished with some shots of limoncello, and this should not be missed! This is the best limoncello we've tasted (by a longshot too). The owner/manager makes it inhouse with his recipe and it is absolutely delightful. Do not leave the restaurant without trying it!

Great Italian food and excellent service.

So nice. Everything was perfect

Atmosphere nice and cozy. Nice tent on the inside but unfortunately I may have had too high expectations. The pizza I ordered was fine, but the pasta was dramatic. Still raw and the wrong dish served. Unfortunately, you can't go there for a drink relaxing in the sun on the terrace. For food 😕

Amazing Italian restaurant in North Amsterdam, great food but miniscule portions so I'm deducting 1 star. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had, highly recommended.

We visited on a Tuesday PM for dinner and drinks. Got the free ferry across from amsterdam central, super easy! Food was gorgeous, staff were incredible, the tirimisu was out of this world. Definitely going to head back! Our bill was 90€ for one starter, two mains, one dessert and four drinks :)

The place is undoubtedly beautiful, with attention to detail and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and the service was impeccable. However, the food was a big disappointment. The dishes that should be Italian are actually not Italian at all, both in preparation and in taste. The fish, in particular, was of poor quality. It is a place that can be worth it for the ambience, the service and to have a drink.

Atmospheric delicious Italian food. In honor of our son-in-law (Gio's) birthday. Great atmosphere, delicious food with nice matching wine. Highly recommended, party. Hospitable. Just enjoy

The food was super tasty and the restaurant looks great too. Only the staff was very slow and 90% of the time nowhere to be seen.

Very tasty and good Italian food! The staff stands out and the manager/owner comes to every table for a chat and a joke, but in a fun way. In short, a nice evening and we will definitely come back!