Hollands Hap Hmm Restaurant in Helmersbuurt

What a great restaurant serving traditional Dutch food! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the food was delicious and felt homely, and the ambience was great! I can't recommend this place enough. Make sure you book because it was packed our even on a Tuesday evening!

Food was so good. The bathroom was so small it was impressive. I wish I took a picture for my memories

Great place for a wonderful home cooked meal. Highly recommend reservations, it is a small and cozy atmosphere. We arrived when they opened and were able to accommodate us without reservations. We really enjoyed the food here.

Small cosy diner serving local home cooked Dutch dishes. Loved the fork tender chunky beef stew accompanied by fluffy boiled potatoes. Pairs well with a glass of port or sherry. Chicken noodle soup was nice and homely. Viennese schnitzel thinly breaded and the pork meat enclosed within was thick/ firm to the bite.

The service was fast and the food was hot and fresh.

What a delicious, old-fashioned Dutch meal, with a traditional Dutch atmosphere, good quality at a reasonable price. Enjoy!

We wanted something authentic and special for our last night in Amsterdam, and found this place with a quick internet search. We didn't know it's actually pretty famous, and deservedly so. We showed up without reservations, only to discover it's a small family-run place tucked into an apartment building. There were two of us, and they asked us to wait outside a few minutes for a table because there was a possible no-show. Luckily, another party finished and left, so we got their table. The schnitzel, vegetables, and boiled potatoes were excellent, as was the service. This was a meal to remember!

What a lovely atmosphere, delicious food. Excellent service, highly recommended.

Very good Dutch restaurant. We were looking to try some good local dishes! We were not disappointed, worth a visit 🔥

We dined here twice during our stay in Amsterdam. High-quality, traditional Dutch cuisine, and the food was truly delicious. The prices were very fair, lower than many other restaurants in the area and even in Italy. Highly recommended... Friendly staff. Limited seating, so reservations are recommended.

Of three dinners in Amsterdam with traditional dishes, this was the best: well-made meat, good desserts, bright, welcoming, and clean atmosphere. Fair prices. Booked 8 days in advance. Only flaw: the tiny bathroom! Clean, of course: but if you're a woman, not very agile and of a different weight... 😊

We enjoyed some traditional dishes here. We had a very enjoyable meal in every respect. Great service. Great food. Great value too. And a nice local vibe. This is a gem. Not to be missed.

Delicious!!! A small, hidden restaurant, not far from the tourist streets. We had the soup of the day, with vegetables and pasta, delicious. For main courses, we had Grandma's Meatball and stewed meat, served with a side of vegetables of the day and potatoes. Everything was delicious! The meat was cooked really well. I highly recommend it.

Small Dutch restaurant. Reservations are recommended, and the place closes early. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Good food, limited menu, but worth it. Prices are average in the Netherlands.

Very fast service, delicious food, and a great price. Chicken soup as a starter, schnitzel with peas/carrots and boiled potatoes for me, and stew with stewed pears and fried potatoes as a main course for my friend. Straw with fruit and coffee for dessert. With a soft drink for €35 per person. Highly recommended!

It's a great place. The staff is very helpful. The food is delicious.

Very cozy and homey. And their stewed beef is literally the best meal I’ve had so far 🥹

Wow what a fabulous place to find near our hotel. Great quality home cooked food and great service. Recommend it, very popular when we were there today, our last night in Amsterdam

absolutely incredible, delicious, authentic home cooking.

Basic done well ! Kitchen does close before 8pm so recommend going before then. Seatings limited. Schnitzel was good! The side dishes were simple as but complimented very well. A homemade feel to the dishes. We are the first customers from Waikato to visit this restaurant 👏

Amazing food and atmosphere. I strongly recommend booking a reservation as it was fully booked and many people without a reservation were turned away.

A restaurant serving traditional Dutch cuisine, a rare find. Dishes are home-cooked and traditional, and very tasty. I recommend the soup and then the three most typical dishes: stew, chicken in beer, and grandma's mega meatball. All dishes are accompanied by boiled or fried potatoes (the former is better, as the dishes are so rich in sauce) and delicious seasonal vegetables. I suggest saving room for dessert, because it's worth it! Finally, it's best to book because seating is limited and the kitchen closes early.

We are a couple from the UK and fancied trying some classic Dutch food. This place did not disappoint. It’s in a residential area and is essentially in what feels like someone’s house. The food is basic but tasty and the service is excellent. Overall a really nice experience and good value food.

I arrived 10 minutes before opening without a reservation, and they seated me, so I went in alone to eat. The restaurant had a very cozy atmosphere, which made me feel very comfortable, and the staff were very friendly. I ordered the Today's Special, which was Braised Beef with Onions, served with Red Cabbage and Boiled Potatoes. It looked simple, but the potatoes were fluffy and delicious, and the stew was delicious! 🇳🇱💙 I think this will be the most memorable meal I had during my trip to Amsterdam.

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff, helpful in recommending dishes and entertaining the kids...we ate very well and sampled typical dishes. Well done.

This is a lovely Dutch restaurant, popular with tourists and locals alike. Booking ahead is essential (you can email) as a number of people without a reservation had to be turned away while we were there. It is great value, the helpings are big and the food is really well cooked. Lots of classic Dutch recipes. It feels like a very friendly family affair - the service is cheerful and efficient. Highly recommended.

Food was delicious, service was awesome and the price was very reasonable. They were able to get us in with a table for 2 at 6pm for the same day when I emailed them at noon. We had the schnitzel and the beef stew with a macaron ice cream sandwich; everything was delicious. Highly recommend. It is a small space so make sure to make a reservation before you go!

Lovely restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. By far one of the best meals I have ever had in my many visits to Amsterdam.

I tried some Dutch home cooking. The meat was okay, but the side dishes were truly amazing. The green beans and carrots were delicious. The portions weren't large, but the prices were very affordable. It's best to make reservations; they're rarely available.

Very good food!! Absolutely Advised

Top atmosphere, food, and service. One of the best Danish restaurants

Amazing place. Real Dutch food. Delicious, original and not even expensive for what you eat. If you want to try real Dutch food this is a MUST. Friendly staff and service. Cozy atmosphere and warm place.

This restaurant is fantastic and unique precisely because it's off the beaten path. It's located in a remote location, yet easy to reach by tram 17 from the central station. When you enter, it feels like you're in an old Dutch private home, all made of wood. The room is small and has limited seating, so it's best to book in advance by email, as we did. The dishes, typically Dutch, are truly excellent. We had the Stewed Beef, a beef stew cooked according to a special family recipe from 1965, which was truly excellent, and the Amsterdam Chicken, chicken stewed in a local dark beer, truly special, tender, and flavorful. All this was accompanied by delicious stewed potatoes, green beans, carrots, and peas. To finish, a delicious dessert, but it was obvious it wasn't homemade. The service is quick and friendly. The prices are reasonable compared to the Dutch average, which is expensive. If you're looking for a different and unique place that's not touristy, where you can eat excellent Dutch dishes, don't miss it.

If you're looking for homestyle, traditional cuisine at reasonable prices, this cozy little spot in Amsterdam is a true find. The food is authentic and satisfying, offering comforting simple dishes that feel lovingly prepared. The staff is quick and attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The restaurant is small and busy, so I highly recommend booking a table in advance to secure a seat. The charming interior adds to the overall experience, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to, not just for the food, but for the whole vibe.

A bit too salty for my taste, but delicious! A couple searches showed that it's first come first served, but they do take reservations. Fun little place with Dutch authenticity.

I was there years ago and had the best stew I ever had, to this day. The chips and mayo are also awesome. The service is most kind and the place is cosy. I recommend the place to everyone I know.

Great what a place. Delicious steak and chops.

Great concept, delicious food and not expensive. Very nice staff.

Very nice staff! Great prices! And amazing food!

reservations definitely recommended. we came here without one and it was quite a wait (our choice to do so!) and people who lined up after us got turned away. i feel very lucky to have gotten to eat here on my last day in the netherlands 😭 the food seems simple but the execution is without flaws. the dishes LOOK unassuming, possibly even underwhelming, until you taste them we got the schnitzel which was perfectly fried, seasoned, clearly good quality pork, and the "grandma's meatball" which was bursting with flavor. and it was extremely juicy, and the size of my fist 😂 the vegetables that come with the dishes are steamed or prepared otherwise simply but they are paired thoughtfully with the main you selected. and they are not flavorless mush like you might expect when you hear "steamed vegetables" - they are still salted, cooked the perfect amount to preserve the essence of the vegetable boiled potatoes might sound boring but they are damn good potatoes. the quality of them matters and they had a great texture and flavor. have them with some of the sauce from the meatball... heaven definitely recommend this place if you are looking for traditional dutch cuisine 💖 p.s. the restroom is laughably tiny. it's clean! usable! but it's very small in a way that i've never seen before 😅

Local food, great taste and portions. Very recommended

Great place to eat. Food came out simple but so well prepared. Really happy to try local food and not the mediocre tourist trap area restaurants. Possibly the most satisfying meal we had in Amsterdam. The schnitzel was so crispy and delicious. Stewed beef was fantastic. Pork chop was juicy and tender. Concerned it was a bit undercooked in some areas though. Liver was very interesting but delicious.

Thank you for thé dîner, very good welcome

We ordered traditional Dutch dishes, although they are nothing special like in Croatia where we come from. Quite expensive prices for such simple dishes - chicken breast fried in a pan with pepper sauce and classic beef goulash (the meat was excellent) and a side dish of boiled potatoes and vegetables (it was not presented what the vegetables were, in the end it was boiled carrots and peas and something else we were not sure what it was, but it was not delicious). The employees were very friendly.

Excellent neighborhood restaurant outside the tourist zone. Fast and dynamic service. Very good food, well served.

This was the most amazing restaurant. It is a family- style restaurant with authentic Dutch food. The place is tiny so a reservation is ideal, but they were very generous at fitting me in as a solo traveler. The food was SO good. This was my favorite meal in Amsterdam. I highly recommend!

Excellent. Boy, perfect menu to try Dutch food.

Really tasty, straight forward Dutch Cuisine. Very helpful service, they were flexible with my reservation when two additional people joined for dinner :)

Cosy restaurant friendly staff awesome home cooked food. So good booked there and then for another visit

Great food and service! Definitely worth going!!!

Excellent meal. It feels like we're going to eat with friends. Very warm welcome, the staff are lovely. The food exudes homemade and we taste real Dutch dishes. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you to the whole team for this delicious moment and thank you again for finding us a table at the last minute.

Hands down the best Dutch food I've ever had. On top of the amazing food was the phenomenal staff. A lot of restaurants don't have the personal touch feel, this absolutely felt like a homemade meal.

Small restaurant, very much recommended reservations. We lucked out by being there when they opened. Solid food, schnitzel with boiled or fried potatoes. Super pork chop. Meatballs. All delicious. Lots of veggies including simple but addictive cooked cabbage and carrots.

Very good home cooking, the stew and soup of the day are delicious!

Homey place with good food and quick service. We both had the vegetarian schnitzel with gravy, and it was very good.

The best schnitzel we have ever eaten. It got a prize for best schnitzel in Amsterdam. Definitely try it! Warm and cozy place.

they didn't give me any sauce, for 20 euros I got 4 asparagus, 2 slices of ham and 2 boiled eggs for the main course, the 3 of us got the same portion of potatoes in one bowl as the 2 people on the tables next to us got, but the waitress lied to us, these people got a smaller amount when they got the same amount, the food had zero spices and looked like random shopping on a Sunday evening, after which you make a healthy meal to add macronutrients, not a tailored dish a restaurant with a rating of 4.7 and a cost of 20 euros per meal, I do not greet you.

I loved the style and atmosphere. Very friendly welcome and typical cuisine.

Absolutely delicious and delightful atmosphere

Nice restaurant very busy, reservation absolutely necessary, a few days in advance at least Affordable price A little slow service, warm and noisy atmosphere

Order carpaccio, tomato soup, liver and onion, Amsterdam chicken, beef stew and schnitzel. Carpaccio had fresh ingredients, good quality beef, pesto had good flavour. Slight disappointment is the carpaccio has sinew which affected the texture. Tomato soup has strong smoky flavour, was yummy. Liver is normal, how you expect it to taste. Onion was very flavourful. Chicken was white meat and flavourful. Meat was not dry. Would probably taste better with dark meat. Stew beef has good flavour but is quite dry even with the sauce. Some might find it to be too salty Schnitzel was yummy. Crispy, meat is tender and has good texture. You get a TON of potatoes. The chocolate soufflé is a lava cake and not a soufflé. Probably just translation error. Lava cake is very meh, too sticky, too dense, not enough lava. Favour was alright though. The house special lemon ice cream is good. Strong and clean lemon flavour.

Cozy sitting with Dutch food, a bit cramped, but this adds to the atmosphere

We love mediterrean food and we loved this restaurant. Excellent flavours, good wines and a special liquer tia maria at the end. It is understandable why you have to do a reservation due to the high quality Affordable prices and well served dishes. Very recommend to try dutch food.

It's a shame that a young foreign couple (me and my boyfriend) is not treated the same as a national adult couple (40-60 years old). To make a long story short, the treatment felt very different and even a little bad. Additionally, they omitted extra pricing information and we ended up paying more. They didn't offer us the daily specials or the option of which vegetables we wanted. I compare all this with the table next to me (I understand Dutch quite well and I listened to the conversation with the waitress), they were informed of all the extra prices, the specials of the day, the vegetable option they had and several other recommendations. Although the food was very delicious.

Excellent dishes, excellent prices, competent staff

Super cozy restaurant, we ate there 3 days a week for a few weeks because we were working in Amsterdam. The food is really delicious and plenty of it so your belly is nice and full. Owners and staff very friendly and it is as if you have known them for years. Greetings recycling company pol from Enschede, by the way, see you soon because then I will come with my wife 😂😂💪

We made a reservation in advance for 6 people and every single one of us loved our meals!

Great food and services. Price is right

Such an incredible restaurant with extremely delicious food, super-friendly staff and amazing ambiance. I literally couldn't wait to leave the restaurant to comment. Highly recommended!

Delicious food again!! Pulled pork with boiled and baked potatoes with ratatouille, then extinguished with a Zatte from the Het IJ brewery.

The schnitzel and all the boiled vegetables that came with it were amazing, our family loved it very much.

A perfect place to go after a long day. Warm and comforting. The stewed beef was extremely satisfying and the broth went well with the boiled potatoes. My wife and I left full and there were sides leftover. I would highly recommend it to everyone. They did have vegetarian options. Highly recommend making a reservation as it's very popular.

Amsterdam chicken stew is delicious, but may be a bit salty for non-Dutch travelers

Our best dinner at Amsterdam, thank you !

Delicious food for a fair price! Recommended, but make a reservation

We had a fantastic experience at this charming Dutch restaurant. The traditional dishes were delicious, hearty, and truly showcased the rich flavors of Dutch cuisine. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the warm and welcoming vibe. If you're looking to enjoy authentic Dutch food in a relaxed setting, this place is a must-visit. We'll definitely be coming back for more!

Portions are small and freezing taste in the fries

Typical and excellent food, good quality/price ratio

Freshly cooked. Personal service. No stress. Nice menu. Typical Dutch dishes. Interesting prices.

Delicious food and what old-fashioned friendliness, TOP service! 👌

Visited Amsterdam in 2019 and the meal I had here is still a highlight of the trip. Schnitzel was delicious, with vegetables - it was like a home cooked meal. Large portions as well. Found out about it from the front desk at my hotel - it was a top notch recommendation. Highly recommend.

Typical Dutch food at the highest level at a moderate price. This was the first but not the last time I will visit it. Hmmm….

Fantastic Local restaurant that serves authentic Dutch cuisine. The award winning Viennese Scitchzel was really good and the stewed beef exceptional. It is a small and cozy place so make reservations in advance as it is ofen full. The service was fast and friendly, we will definitely be back when visiting Amsterdam.

I emailed about 10 days beforehand & received a reply really quickly confirming my booking. Sadly they couldn’t find it when I arrived but accommodated us as we were there at 6.30pm. Phew The staff were friendly, approachable and made us feel welcome in “Yummy bites”. I had the stewed beef which was tasty, filling and just the right portion size. Also thought I’d try the home made pudding, sadly not to my type as it was really sweet and an odd consistency but I’m glad I tried it. Would recommend a visit but if you want a table and haven’t booked then go early.

We really enjoyed our visit to Hap-Hmm. The interior is less a restaurant, more a home and has an atmosphere to match. We were warmly welcomed and appeared to be surrounded by locals and I would assume regulars. Meals were very good and great value, service was excellent. Would highly recommend

Excellent meal. The restaurant team is a family, and the atmosphere between them seems happy and peaceful. The place is out of the tourist areas, and that is positive. The à la carte dishes are typical Dutch dishes. It was very good. THANKS

Nice family restaurant serving hearty, simple, down-to-earth homemade dishes and frequented by locals. I liked the beef stew, which is delicious and comes with generous portions of beans and potatoes. The restaurant is very small and reservation is highly recommended. I tried to go to this restaurant twice: first time I showed up around 6pm and all the tables were occupied; second time I showed up around 5pm on a weekday night and managed to snatch one out of two empty tables, except that my table was spoken for starting from 6pm. So if you plan to dine there between 6-8pm, I highly recommend you make a reservation because all their tables get booked up starting from 6pm even on a random weekday. I really like the photos/pictures hanging on the walls.

I went there for dinner. I don’t eat meat, but I do eat fish. I asked for a fish dish, but they said they didn’t have any for today, so I went for a vegetarian schnitzel (one of the three vegetarian options on the menu). The taste wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. The main issue was that the portion was very small, and the side dishes weren’t anything special. My boyfriend’s meal (he ordered meat) was delicious. We mentioned this to the waitress so that maybe they could improve this in the future. Just because it’s not a vegetarian restaurant doesn’t mean the vegetarian dishes on the menu should be bad; they should have the same quality as the meat dishes. During the meal no one came to ask how the food was, but at the end, after paying, we told to the waitress. She offered me a coffee but I didn’t want it. She apologized

Traditional dutch restaurant that makes food with love and passion. Prices are also very fair!

All really good, typical food and welcoming environment! Frequented by locals.

Everything is excellent, from the welcome to the bill! The dishes are authentic, tasty and plentiful, served with kindness and a smile. The prices are very reasonable. We thank the whole team for the good time spent in their restaurant, and we recommend it without restriction, except to think about booking.

This local spot was filled with people every night. The food was home made and Dutch. My husband got one large meatball and fixings and I had a chicken dish. Everything was good. Very authentic local experience.

Had a great evening here with my mother. I have rarely eaten as well as we did here this evening and the 3 ladies who served here were friendly and hospitable and certainly not shy of a chat! This restaurant is 100% worth it!!

The fried potatoes are very good.

Wonderful and very cheap place to eat homemade Dutch food. A little far from the center but well worth it. Few tables and always full but with luck you will find a place.

We wanted to know a little about Dutch gastronomy so we stopped at this house-restaurant at 5 in the afternoon. Good service and good food, what we liked the most was the dessert, I recommend ordering the homemade pudding.

Great food, friendly services, just feel like home.

Great if you like Dutch food. Everything freshly prepared! Make sure you are there on time and make a reservation!

Great place, great food, nice atmosphere and good staff

Fantastic no-nonsense restaurant. Delicious freshly prepared vegetables and meat. Real old Dutch, such as stewed meat and veal liver. Super!