Grand Café Cascada in Bijlmer Centrum (D,F,H)

We went on Sunday, September 6th with a group of 7, and it was a fantastic experience. Good music, excellent service, sweet and attentive staff, and the food was super delicious, beautifully served, and plentiful. Highly recommended and well worth the effort... we will be back ❤️ Atmosphere and welcoming feeling to the MAX 💐 Thank you guys 🥰

Had delicious Surinamese food, friendly and helpful staff. The waiting times were short. We will definitely come back here 🥰

The saoto soup is highly recommended; we really enjoyed it. You are welcomed very warmly here and the food is really tasty! My wife had the daily special, pom with long beans and white rice, and she is not an easy eater. But she loved it. This restaurant isn't on a busy stretch, but it is really worth a visit. Keep up the good work!!! We will definitely be back.

We had a delicious meal and the staff were super friendly.

Hej, will you be showing the game tonight?

Staff and atmosphere always pleasant, music and food delicious. Highly recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top service, friendly staff, good atmosphere, and fair prices. Everything is well organized. Definitely recommended!

Great experience at Cascada! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, making you feel welcome immediately. The prices are fair and offer real value for money. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, the music fits the setting perfectly and creates a pleasant experience. The waiting time is also short, which is of course a big plus. In short: a top-notch place where everything is well organized. Definitely recommended, I would love to come back here!

Cascada never disappoints. Friendly staff, a cozy atmosphere, good music, and hardly any waiting time. The prices are also just fair. Everything is right, and that is why I happily return here time and again. Highly recommended!

They changed the menu, so no more Surinamese food! Nothing, absolutely nothing, was edible; the fries were soggy (asked for seasoning but didn't get it), the food had no taste, the nachos were cheeseless with barely a teaspoon of guacamole, the pico de gallo was unseasoned, and so on. They also use ready-made cocktails that are tasteless, yet they dare to charge 14+ euros for them. No solution was offered for our complaints. I would advise everyone against it.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a pleasant afternoon at Pathé Arena for The Devil Wears Prada 2, we decided to have dinner at Restaurant Cascade. What a pleasant surprise! From the moment we entered, we were welcomed with warmth and hospitality. The staff was attentive, took the time to explain things, and ensured we felt welcome immediately. We started with the Plantain Nachos, a surprising and flavorful appetizer with plantain, avocado, and pico de gallo. Next, we enjoyed the Coconut Curry Roasted Cauliflower and the Bavette Steak with a unique pepper sauce based on crème coco. Both dishes were excellently prepared and beautifully balanced in terms of flavors. The Spiced Sweet Potato was also a delicious addition. What stood out most was the combination of hospitality, a relaxed atmosphere, and surprising Caribbean flavors. You can tell that attention is paid to both the dishes and the guests. In short: a restaurant that pleasantly surprises and is absolutely worth a visit. We enjoyed ourselves and would love to come back again! Highly recommended for anyone looking for something different from standard cuisine and who enjoys flavorful dishes in a warm, welcoming environment.

I recently ate here with my family, her friend, and children. It was already a disappointment upon entering when we saw that the menu had changed. We came for the Surinamese menu, which, to our regret, was no longer available. The replacement menu was extremely poor. The portions were small and absolutely no value for money. A chicken leg as a main course for which you pay €17. A small bowl of rice—I think at most 3 tablespoons—for €7; I couldn't even share it with my daughter, and the taste was really not good either. If I were the owner, I would go back to the old, trusted menu very quickly. We will not be returning here after this experience.

This was the first time at Cascada since the ENTIRE menu had changed. My family and I came for some tasty bami, saoto, and tello, but unfortunately, none of that was on the menu anymore. Instead, there was a ‘Caribbean’ menu on the card featuring JERK CHICKEN and some other dishes we didn't recognize. We didn't feel like getting up, so we ordered something from the new menu anyway. 2x jerk chicken 1x chicken satay 1x fries 1x fried rice 1x fish croquettes 2x passion fruit 1x apple juice 1x lazy red cheeks (cocktail) For €93.80, which I thought was an absurd price and still do, 7 days after our visit. And now for what we got: first the sides (which are mandatory with your main course, otherwise you end up with an empty plate in front of you). These arrived 5 minutes before my main course, so it's either eat the side first or let it get cold. Chose the first option; my 'sour' fries are due to the spices. Then came our rice: 3-4 tablespoons of rice for 7.50, which I find absurd. And then the jerk chicken (1 leg), which wasn't special either, for €17. RIDICULOUS!!!!!! I will NEVER RETURN HERE AND ADVISE EVERYONE AWAY FROM COMING TOO. This concept isn't good, way too expensive, and unfortunately, it doesn't taste good either.

Had a delicious meal before going to the concert at AFAS Live....had jerk chicken with Caribbean spiced fries 😋 beautiful place with a fantastically beautiful restroom (promising a special mention to the owner)..friendly staff and the owner is, in one word, amazing 🤣☺️☺️

Disappointing! First you get a tiny amount of rice; that’s impossible for two people. I asked for a larger bowl, but I had to pay for that too, instead of them putting enough rice for two people down right away. The cocktail was bad too, no alcohol. I had to pay extra for that as well. Downright shameful. The food was also very meager. Never going there again.

It is a beautiful place and we used to gladly travel from The Hague to Amsterdam for it. But the menu has changed and it has turned out to be a huge disappointment. For €17, you now get jerk chicken (a mere 1 chicken leg) with some vegetables. No rice/fries, understood. And the piece of meat isn't even great. The female waitress is super rude, unlike the male waitress. The lady took our order and my girlfriend indicated she wanted the same as her with fish croquettes; my girlfriend got her mini with fish croquettes and I got nothing. We explained to her that we had ordered the same thing, she just wanted the fish croquettes extra. Subsequently, I only received a chicken leg. 😤😤😤😤😤 Totally unfriendly at checkout. Too bad about the disappointment, but I won't be coming back.

The menu changed between the time of booking and the visit. The portions are small and certainly not cheap. The service, however, was excellent.

On 29/04/26, I rented out Grandcafe Cascada and celebrated my birthday here. It was unforgettable, from the service, the food, the staff, to the atmosphere. Everything was top-notch! My guests and I enjoyed ourselves immensely, and you really get your money's worth! Emel, Andry, and the entire staff at Cascada, thank you for everything! <3

I used to come here for Surinamese food and you got good value for money. The food was very tasty back then too. Now the menu has changed. Portions are really very small. The jerk chicken was decent, but you pay 17 euros for one leg without sides. A small bowl of rice (about one serving spoon) was 7.50 and the fries were very greasy, as if they had already been fried once, and you pay 6 euros for a large serving spoon of fries. I am not used to these prices from this restaurant and I certainly didn't think it was worth it. It's a shame, because it used to be really good.

It was an amazing experience. So much food, I could have eaten from it for 2 days 😂

We are never coming here again. They have had a new menu for a week now, and the Surinamese dishes they served before are no longer on it. We counted four drops of guacamole on the tasteless nachos. We decided not to order a main course and left. The staff didn't seem to care at all.

Delicious food, international cuisine, thank you so much.

I like and recommend this place for celebration, drinks and special moments. The food is nothing crazy but it is good if you like south African foods, the fries is soooo good though, specially the truffle fries

We had a delicious meal and drinks before going to the concert. The cocktails, wine, and beer are also good. We had drinks first and then dinner. The staff were very friendly and helpful from start to finish. The staff showed interest in what you were there for, etc.

Sometimes you walk into a restaurant and you know immediately: this feels right. That is the feeling I had at Cascada. Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service. A place where you would love to linger.

Delicious food, good atmosphere, fantastic service, and a top-notch experience all around!!

Prime location for luxury Surinamese food. Right in the entertainment district of Amsterdam Southeast. Zigodome, Pathe Arena, and a central hub for all public transport (trains, metro, regional buses, and city buses).

I visited here for the first time because everything else was fully booked due to concerts at the Ziggo Dome and Afas. To my surprise, the decor is quite nice! The service wasn't super fast, but it was fine and friendly. The food was great 👌🏻. Also, the (Surinamese) menu isn't very extensive, which makes choosing a bit easier.

It was nice to get acquainted with Surinamese cuisine. The food was delicious.

Friendly service. My friend and I had a great experience.

Last Saturday evening, I was at Café Cascada with a friend, which I highly recommend. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, with a relaxed ambiance that immediately makes you feel welcome. The service is prompt, attentive, and exceptionally hospitable; the waiter made sure everything was perfect. The cocktails are refined and well-balanced, clearly prepared with care and skill. The food completes the experience: flavorful, surprising, and with a delightful South American twist that beautifully showcases Suriname's rich culinary influences. All in all, Café Cascada tells a compelling story of hospitality, quality, and experience. A place you'll want to return to.

Friendly staff, very helpful. We were a little late, the kitchen was just closing, and yet they made an exception and prepared four plates for us. Fantastic!! Definitely recommended!!

We had a fantastic meal - a great price for more than enough (delicious) food. The service was also fantastic! Highly recommended for a bite to eat before going to the Ziggo Dome, for example!

Super tasty food and fresh best of southeast

Last week I celebrated my birthday at Grand Café Cascada. We were a group of about 20 people, and it was a fantastic experience! Emel was incredibly helpful beforehand, and on the day itself, everything was taken care of as planned. My guests and I had a delicious meal and a great time. Highly recommended!

We ate here with a group of 17. The food was delicious and the service was friendly. We'll definitely be back.

Been there a few times before. It's a beautiful place, the food was delicious, and the cocktails were great. The service was fast, and everyone was super friendly. One of my favorite restaurants. I'll be back soon!

We stopped here for a bite to eat before a concert. The service was very friendly, and the food was truly delicious! It didn't take long for the food to arrive, and we were completely full.

Had a wonderful meal with friends. Great food, great service, and a beautiful location. Highly recommended.

The atmosphere of this restaurant is very comfortable with beautiful lighting and decors inside. The manager is very friendly and social. I had the chocolate cheese cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of passion fruit sauce. It was delightful. I can describe the taste as smooth cheese cake with a swirl of dark chocolate that is balanced by the passion fruit drizzle and red currant berries. I some what wish there was more of the passionate fruit sauce but it's definetly a recommended place to stop by and try new things out!

Last Saturday, thanks to the warm welcome and some magic by "The Wizard" 🪄, six of us managed to find a lovely spot. We had a truly delicious meal, and the staff created a wonderful atmosphere. This is an absolute must-visit if you love delicious Surinamese food.

The food is really good, and for the price you pay, you get really generous portions. The restaurant is beautiful, the atmosphere is good, and they played some great old-school music. However, I'm really not impressed with the service and its speed. If you walk in and then have to wait longer than fifteen minutes before being helped, that's really not good or customer-friendly. It's actually reason enough to leave. Therefore, I hope Restaurant Cascada will incorporate this feedback.

Delicious food...nice atmosphere...beautiful interior

The food was delicious and arrived quickly. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. The atmosphere was great. Parking is available right outside the door. You'll need to go to a garage for that.

I drove all the way from Utrecht to enjoy their delicious food, but they were already closed at 10 PM instead of 11 PM. The reason was because it had been dead quiet since 8 PM. What business is this of mine? This isn't business. You can send staff home, but not everyone. As an established business owner, you're supposed to stay open until the very last minute. Disgraceful!

Good evening, I live in Vogelenzang and my girlfriend in Heemstede When it comes to cooking and eating, I am Veerle's girlfriend and also the neighbor Who always comes by with containers when I have cooked a delicious meal I was taken by my girlfriend because she thinks I always cook delicious food for others. She invited me and we searched for a long time which restaurant, eatery, what ever But we ended up with you and dad Aswa We honestly want to go there sometime too, but it was completely full We would like to compliment you on the incredibly delicious food. Our eyes were as big as our stomachs this trip. But the return trip was almost rolling In short, thank you for your good service, your friendliness, your listening ear, your attention I am lying in bed and I can still taste those delicious flavors A lady from Ukraine, deeper, Respect She has a very good energy and charisma to enthuse customers

We had a great meal there. Highly recommended. Staff is very friendly, explains what you order and also comes by regularly to see if they can do anything for you. Highly recommended.

This wasn't the first time I went to eat at Cascada. But it was the last time, because what happened last Mother's Day was really not okay. We had a reservation at 6:00 PM. When we arrived there, there were only 3 things you could choose from as a main. Namely Bami, Nasi and Chowmin. When I saw that, I thought oh, we'll get our food soon, since these are all dishes that you can prepare very well in advance. Well, nothing could be further from the truth, we had to wait more than 1.5 hours for our food. My mother almost had a hypo, my 2-year-old daughter started crying from hunger. What should have been a nice Mother's Day dinner, was a disaster. Now, anything can go wrong in the kitchen, but the service never came by to ask if we wanted something to drink, management never came by to apologize or simply explain what was going on. Usually when I eat somewhere and something goes wrong, you get a complimentary drink or discount, but that was not the case either. That is also the reason for me not to go back.

Food, ambiance and atmosphere are top!

Why pay 1.50 for pepper? Scandalous. Employees not professional

The food is quite good, though they only serve about 5 dishes.

What a delicious and fun place to eat. Delicious Surinamese dishes, there are classics such as noodles and nasi, but also different types of (tropical) fish and daily specials such as salmon moksi alesi. The telo special is recommended! The ambiance is cozy and cozy and the staff is very attentive and friendly. There was a very nice surprise for our table companion who was celebrating his birthday and retiring. Parking is closest in P6. I will definitely come back here again!

Once and never again! Very bad food! We had to wait an hour for our food at first. People who came in much later than us even received their orders earlier. We didn't have any big meals (bites/snacks), so it shouldn't take that long. Just ask an employee how long it will take because I see people who came in later are already eating (large portions, larger group) It is indicated... yes, we are understaffed for another 4 minutes. And that is something that can happen, we don't mind. But in the meantime, no one will come to you to indicate why it is taking so long, etc. or whether everything is to your satisfaction. You have to ask yourself what the situation is, and then I think it's a problem. After an hour, a number of items from our order arrived, including a herheri (€21.50), which was TERRIBLE! Banana was hard and super dry (gray in color), the cassava… don't even know if I can call it that… looked like a sponge. You couldn't even cut it in half, completely tough, inedible. The potatoes were also heavily undercooked, which was clearly visible on the inside, they still had that whitish color. Afterwards I mentioned it to an employee that the reheri was simply not done properly. We are Surinamese so we know what a herheri should look like. Employee indicates I will pass it on to the kitchen. A little later he comes back with the bill, but says nothing at all about what I just indicated. So I ask, have they said anything about it? And then you get told plainly. Yes the herheri was NOT well prepared (while it was a special) he says the bananas were already made yesterday. Then I really thought, what kind of nonsense is this TERRIBLE! I indicate “so this is what you put for people to eat”. And then you are told... apologies from the kitchen. Your excuses can be ruined in no time! Leave dry banana, under-boiled potato and sponge cassava. This kind of poorly made food makes people sick. So people pay attention!

If I want to make a reservation for a group larger than 7 people, I am redirected to the contact page... no response is given by email or telephone, no response to emails and phone calls have not been answered for days. Partly because of this, I have already crossed this restaurant off my list

Delicious Surinamese food! The saoto was good, nothing to complain about, I really wanted another one! The dinners that followed were also really great. Beautifully laid out, truly a feast for the eyes. The flavors were intense and surprising, especially from the various meats. The noodles, nasi and chowmin were excellent. Service was great, very nice staff too. Everyone was given enough containers to take home all the food that was too much for us. The bojo at the end was okay, but a bit too firm for me. I prefer it soft and creamy, but I did eat it. ;-) I also received help to feed my baby with a bottle, they were all really attentive and helpful, I can't do anything else! The toilet was also clean, and I found the atmosphere pleasant. My niece who turned 20 felt at ease, music was put on for her and a female visitor (unknown) came to dance with her! The atmosphere was also inviting and everyone felt free. Even my younger nieces danced freely and somewhat uncontrollably as the waiters walked around. The waiters were all top notch at their jobs, no one complained or looked stressed. The only 'downside' I can think of is that there is not really parking in front of the door. It is a bit of a walk from the parking garage at Pathé (which does not have an elevator). This is what you need to know if you have a baby stroller with you... So I was stressed about getting there, but once inside I was warmly welcomed and I enjoyed it immensely!

Delicious food, Surinamese food with a culinary twist Friendly help from the staff

Very tasty food and friendly staff

Very nice restaurant with polite staff!

Cool shop with really nice employees and super delicious food

Fair prices, friendly people. Some still need a bit of training but super friendly. Easy to work there with your laptop. Really a top location if you want to relax close to the railway.

Very bad service when we entered it started, we didn't get any menu cards. A little later I asked the man who walked past if we could have a menu card and he just kept walking while looking at me. I walked to the bar and he immediately said you're welcome. I can get a menu card there and I asked if I should get it myself, I said, I'm just busy, it's scandalous after waiting 1.5 minutes for our food, we left without eating, paid for the drinks and left, the manager Asian man had no friendliness at all. the employees were super sweet and said sorry but they are nothing more like his slaves, the way he spoke to his employees is a ridiculously horrible tent while it is beautifully decorated

Beautiful area to spend time with friends. Good food and nice people. I like coming there.

Very well received, sweet and helpful staff. There was a lot of food, but it was no problem to take it with you. 1 tip for the truffle fries is to serve the truffle mayo separately and not mix it with it. Now the fries were very soggy. The marcusa juice was AMAZING. Even my daughter who only drinks apple juice or water loved it.

I'm 20 minutes in to hear that meals and snacks are sold out. My order itself didn't come until around 30 minutes and by that I mean the drinks.

My colleagues and I really enjoyed it. Jayven thanks for the great service and friendliness. The food was delicious!

Exquisite Surinamese food, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, fairly priced. Highly recommended!

We came for dinner with 8 people to celebrate my mother's birthday. Unfortunately we had to make the decision to leave early due to poor service and very customer unfriendly behavior. We had to wait 1.5 hours for the food, my food was already cold when it was served. The music was too loud and was not turned down even though we asked 5 times to different staff. I have permanent tinnitus (ringing in the ears), so I have to be careful with loud noise so that it doesn't get worse. With a db sound meter app I was able to check how loud the sound was. The volume was too loud and is therefore very harmful to the ears. You wouldn't expect such a loud noise in a restaurant. We couldn't hear each other through it, so we couldn't talk to each other during dinner. I had to eat my dinner with earplugs in. That was very unpleasant. Very sorry that this happened. We will never come back here again. One way to lose a large group of customers, 8 people have a large network…

This was bad in many ways. Beer was not close to full to the mark on the glass. Drinks were slammed down on the table like “whatever”. And then the vegetarian nasi. It was a big pile of dry rice with a table spoon of veggies out of a glass jar while was inquiring if there were to be be plenty of veggies. The tempeh was dry, like crisps, and they were charged extra. I am not a food snob but this was horrible. Ten times better food at easi or doner company just around the corner.

Highly recommended! Delicious Surinamese food, cozy atmosphere and nice staff. We will come more often!

Very tasty meal. Large portions and friendly staff. Next time I'll try the noodles.

Had to wait a very long time for the food and also very expensive, 33 euros for just some rice and chicken.

Wow I still have to recover from your hospitality. The food is great, we definitely recommend the noodles and pom with rice. You also sang sweetly and offered a delicious cake for my birthday, thank you for that. I only have tops because the staff is very attentive and attentive, and is also very good at joking in between, a lot of restaurants can learn from this, I will definitely come back!!!

I say GO!!! Delicious food worth repeating, good portions, nice employees, beautiful interior, all three of us had souto soup (I thought it should be steeped a little longer, but otherwise tasty), after which I had each main meal, I had the tjaumin mix. And their satay... PERFECT

Delicious food, friendly service. Very satisfied!

Highly recommended! Luxury restaurant with delicious Surinamese food. And a nice bar. Nice varied music. It has a very nice atmosphere. Nice staff, you can see that they enjoy their work. Very nice to see! They serve very neatly and hygienically with gloves on. I recommend everyone to eat here!

I had a very good experience at this restaurant, especially because of Jayvan (positive service and very fast), very friendly and the food was delicious!

Suriname restaurant, top! Below average prices, very kind staff and excellent food! Thanks for everything 🙏

The food took a long time to arrive, but it was absolutely delicious

Super tasty, really recommended

It would be very useful if you had a menu online somewhere. There is nothing to see on your website and there is no menu on Fork either.

lazy staff who are concerned with everything except customers. After sitting for 15 minutes we still hadn't received a card. After we said something about it, someone arrived with a map. 15 minutes later he did not return to take our order. In the end we went to the owner who quickly took care of our order. 2/3 of the tables were empty, how does a place like that run when it's full of such lazy staff who don't have time to take orders? The owner was very friendly but I would quickly kick out the redundant staff before they kill your business. they just sit at the bar doing nothing and staring at the ceiling. plus point, the food was very tasty and the portions are large so if you are hungry you are in the right place.

Had a delicious lunch and a chat at this Surinamese grand cafe close to Bijlmer Arena station.

Unfortunately, many things were gone. We then ordered another dish, but unfortunately it never came to the table. The positive thing is that we didn't even notice it because the portions are good. The things we ordered that were finished or not served were on the receipt. Neatly resolved and removed. Nicely decorated restaurant!

Small menu, but plenty of choice. Delicious food and very friendly staff. Sit comfortably and eat well! Close to the Arena & Ziggodome, which is handy if you go to an event! Recommended!

Nice restaurant, good size and tasty portions of food. Service ok. One table of restaurant visitors was told what was not on the menu but what could be ordered that evening if it involved fish dishes. Yet another group of visitors were told about different drinks that were not on the menu but could be ordered. My group was not told either of these 2 options...quite a shame!

Delicious food and for a very good price. Nice and close to the station. Not a super inspiring environment directly outside, but inside it looks sleek. The staff was also friendly.

Delicious Surinamese food. Good atmosphere.

Delicious Surinamese food and drinks. Excellent service and friendly people. Highly recommended!😋😋

Nice place to eat and drink Good menu with tasty Surinamese food. Cocktails are great. The staff is always friendly. I like coming there.

Decor beautiful, food mediocre, service mediocre. Sorry, but if you have made a reservation and all you hear is this is gone, that's gone. If you are fully booked, you also have to stock up on extra ingredients.

Friendly service and, above all, delicious Surinamese food. Beautiful layout and good music. What else do you want?

Delicious food and a nice atmosphere

Delicious food!! Everything was tasty!! If you have the chance to eat there, you should definitely do it! Nicely decorated and friendly staff!

The food was very good, it was a pleasure and the service was really great

I almost didn't go here because of the low Google reviews. There was also no information available on their website or Instagram about the memu. I finally made a reservation here thanks to an Insta Reel in which I could see the ambience and the food, and largely because of a cousin who had recently been there and was very positive about the food. So I dared to take the risk. I'm glad I went there. It is a cozy place to enjoy delicious Surinamese food. possibly a cocktail. The main course menu is not very large, but that is made up for by the delicious taste of what is on it and the changing daily menu that has more exciting options. The portions of the main courses are large, so you won't go home hungry. Everyone at the table was satisfied with the food (we were 9 people). Small points of attention: the chicken could be a little more tender - fried a little less dry. Plus the cod could use a little less salt. Apart from this, it is definitely worth repeating. If I lived around the corner, I would have stopped by again the next day! *Be careful when wearing heels: parking is a problem. You have to walk a bit from the parking spot. By the way, it is paid parking. It is around the corner from Bijlmer Poort station, so easier to get there by public transport.

The tjauwmin moksi is highly recommended. Also had a drink here. I'll definitely return.

We had a delicious meal here. The food was served quickly and looked beautiful. Recommended!

Delicious food and very friendly staff

Nice place to sit, food and service were great!!!

Looks nice but the service is really terrible! Four of the staff stand at one table all evening because they know each other. Food is not very special. Never again.