La Nostra Gigi in Oude Pijp

We ate here for the second time tonight and were very satisfied again! The first time it was super busy, so we had to wait a little longer, but that can happen, of course. After that, we were served very well by a young guy who was super friendly, and we had a delicious meal. That is why we decided to go back again tonight. Everything was top-notch again this time too! Mats served us really well, was very helpful, and came up with tasty recommendations for the food. Having a cocktail made off the menu was also no problem at all. Good service, tasty food, and a nice atmosphere. Definitely worth repeating! 😊

Amazing service, thanks to Danilo!!

Amazing dinner, amazing atmosphere, amazing staff! Triple amazing! Danilo is the greatest 🍝

⭐ 1 star — One of the worst dining experiences we have ever had Yesterday, my husband and I went to La Nostra de Gigi for a romantic dinner, and unfortunately, what should have been a special evening turned into an extremely disappointing experience. The food was downright terrible. The dishes were served cold, tasteless, and with minimal attention to presentation and side dishes. The cured meat was cold, tasteless, and without any garnish. And the worst part: the dishes were not even served at the same time. We had to wait about 20 minutes between the arrival of one dish and the risotto. A dinner for two is supposed to be served in a coordinated manner – it makes no sense for one person to be eating while the other is still waiting for their food. When the risotto finally arrived, it was cold and tasteless, just like the rest of the meal. The service was also far below par. There was a lack of attention, organization, and care for the customer experience. The most frustrating thing is that the restaurant has a beautiful, pleasant, and cozy atmosphere, but the price of the dishes is not commensurate with this poor quality. You go there expecting a special experience, especially for a romantic dinner, but the quality of the food and service ruins all the positive aspects of the place. Honestly, we expected much more. Cold, tasteless food, dishes served at different times, and poor service are unacceptable for a restaurant that aims to offer a gastronomic experience. We left disappointed and feeling like we had wasted our money terribly. Atmosphere: beautiful. Food: disappointing. Service: terrible. Overall experience: zero. I would not go back and I would not recommend it either.

poor kitchen management, food had no taste and main courses came 15 minutes apart from each other. i ordered the steak which was cold(!) and apart from the smoked oil had no taste whatsoever. Risotto came 15 minutes later and im sorry to say this about food but it was disgusting. its a pity because its a nice place with friendly staff .

Try this Italian place very cool vibe restaurants beautiful inside food was really good. Stuff was nice. Drinks were on point. I’m must say definitely five star.

Great service, Melody!! Thank you for making the evening a bit more enjoyable. The food was delicious, I would definitely recommend it.

Overall, we had a nice experience at Gigi’s, but there were definitely a few things that could be improved. The bruschetta was good, although the bread was extremely hard and sharp it actually scratched the roof of my mouth while eating it. Personally, I would’ve also preferred the tomatoes colder and fresher because they were a little soggy. The olives, though, were HUGE and tasted really good! Unfortunately, the gnocchi were disappointing because the sauce was really cold, which made the whole dish cold. The spaghetti with truffle and Parmesan, however, was definitely the highlight of the food. It was really good and I absolutely recommend that dish. The drinks were also amazing honestly, perfectly made! One thing that surprised me was the bathroom setup. It’s one large shared bathroom for both men and women. The biggest concern for me, though, was something I personally witnessed. One of the staff members came into the bathroom while I was there. After using the toilet, I washed my hands properly, while I noticed she only quickly wet her hands with water and walked out. When I returned to my table, I saw the same staff member handling and carrying customers’ plates. That was honestly very unpleasant to see and raised a serious hygiene concern for me. Overall, the truffle spaghetti and drinks were definitely the highlights, but the food temperature, and especially what I witnessed regarding hygiene affected my experience.

Delicious food, cozy location, and good service.

Very cozy place. Good service, delicious food!!

Very cosy place and very friendly service! The food was delicious! Nice sharing concept!

Had such a lovely experience! We were both able to sit outside even though we didn’t book outside. Our server, the lady with the short blonde hair (we think she is called Pien?) was amazing and made us feel so well looked after. Wine was delicious and food (especially the oysters) was amazing! Would definitely come back if we were in Amsterdam again!

Great meal. Lovely waiter, very friendly and knowledgeable about the food.

Noah helped us really well and we had a delicious meal, we are definitely coming back from Eindhoven!

We had a delicious meal and were served fantastically by Noah!

Super nice restaurant! Delicious food. Thanks Noah for the great service!

Good starters, especially the carpaccio was fantastic. Melodi was pleasant and welcoming. The truffle pasta was a bit unsalted and lacked flavour unfortunately, but the gnocchi with tomatoes and burrata was very good. No people in the restaurant, which was a shame. I could definitely come here again.

Absolutely loved this place! The food was incredible, every single dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is such a vibe. It’s the perfect spot to relax, enjoy great food, and have an amazing time with friends. Our server was an absolute 12/10! She was so attentive, genuinely listened to what we were looking for, checked in at all the right moments, and gave us the best recommendations. Her service made the entire experience even more special. If you're looking for delicious food, an amazing atmosphere, and outstanding service, this place is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back!!!

We had a delicious meal and received excellent service!! Had a very pleasant experience

Had a delicious meal last night; we were welcomed and served all evening by Melody—what a fun, spontaneous girl, top-notch service! Parked in the parking garage, which was less than a 6-minute walk. We will definitely be back here!

We had a delicious meal, with a wonderful, fresh tuna tartare as a starter and the Bavette and Chateaubriand as the main course. The meat was nice and tender and well prepared. Our hostess Melodi was super helpful and kind, a true professional (something you don't see much anymore these days). We will definitely come back here again.

Superb place, perfect and original interior decor, classy and trendy, open kitchen where you can see the chef who knows his stuff, very good dishes and top service.

Loved it! Great service and good atmosphere 🫶

Super cozy and delicious Italian food

Melody was so amazing! I enjoyed her service and the food was absolutely lovely

Melody is an amazing waitress! We loved to be there !!!!

Had an incredibly delicious meal, and especially received such great service from Melody❤️❤️❤️❤️

Had an incredibly delicious meal, and received veeeery good service from Melody ❤️

We received a really great welcome and the service is top-notch! Highly recommended!

Melody was a perfect host: so happy to have her

Great place. Nice atmosphere and good food.

We had an amazing time at Gigis the food was delicious, the ambiance beautiful and we were well looked after by Melody highly recommend

Very cool restaurant and great food!

Food came out perfectly timed and service was very kind and officer. Great night and dinner.

We had a wonderful evening! The food was delicious, the service was good, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed for my partner's 40th birthday... We all enjoyed ourselves... Thank you!!!

Had a fantastic evening here. Received superb service from Jade; what a top waitress she is! Highly recommended.

Ties van Dijk is an amazing employee

Super sweet staff, especially Melody helped us out a lot. And delicious food. Great place🫶🏻

Melody is the best! Super nice service and always a smile.

Great service and really delicious food

What a great place, and Melodie provided really nice service when we were out for dinner with the family.

Had a delicious meal, especially the gnocchi! And mega tasty cocktails.

Nice place, good food and good staff

Nice atmosphere, delicious food. Everything was great!

Had a delicious meal, nice atmosphere!

I love the spot for having dinner of just drinks. I got served by the girl named Melody and she was really kind and making sure that we were good she gave some good recreation!!! it made my experience ten times better

The waiter was so nice! Perfect food also!

The food was delicious and the service was also very good, the atmosphere was very cozy.

delicious food and nice service

We had a delicious meal there. We had a hardworking, friendly, and top-notch waitress, Merle. Definitely recommended. We'll be back soon!

We had a delicious meal at La Nostra, haha. The atmosphere was great and all the food and cocktails were delicious too. We were served by Merle all evening and she made our evening even more enjoyable. We will be back soon and recommend it to everyone.

Very tasty food, and friendly staff. The hostess, in particular, was very helpful and nice!

Had a super fun evening and a delicious meal!

Nice food and good people Thanks 🙏

Very great atmosphere and the food was so good! Had such a nice time.

La Nostra Gigi was one of the best Italian dinner experiences I’ve had in Amsterdam. I was seated quickly, and my server, Melodi, provided exceptional service—attentive, friendly, and thoughtful without making me feel rushed. I ordered the Spaghetti al Pecorino e Tartufo, which is prepared tableside and mixed directly inside a large Pecorino cheese wheel. The presentation was impressive, but the flavor was even better. The pasta was creamy, rich, and perfectly coated with Pecorino cheese, truffle glaze, and black pepper. It was immaculate from the first bite to the last. The restaurant has a stylish, intimate atmosphere with warm lighting and a unique interior. It would be a great spot for a date night, special occasion, or solo dinner in Amsterdam. Based on how incredible the pasta was, I’ll definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu. I highly recommend La Nostra Gigi for Italian food in Amsterdam, truffle pasta, tableside cheese-wheel pasta, excellent service, and a memorable dining atmosphere. Ask for Melodi—she made the experience even better!

Lovely ambiance and delicious food

Lovely restaurant with share dining; the food is truly outstanding and very flavorful, and the service is very friendly. And the restaurant has a wonderful authentic atmosphere! In short: highly recommended!

Fabulous food and great enthusiastic service. I had the meatball to start and ragu pasta - both delicious. Friends had the spaghetti prepared at the table which was also gorgeous. (€340 for four - 3 starters, 2 breads, 2 bottles of wine, 4 mains (incl steak) and 2 dessets). Recommended - would come back for a special occasion.

Insanely bad service: table not cleaned, drinks mixed up, deposit not returned (only after we asked for it ourselves), and to top it all off, food poisoning. NEVER GO HERE.

Friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious and the atmosphere speaks for itself 💓

I visited La Nostra Gigi with 9 people. It took 20min before they gave us menus (we had to ask for them), and they only delivered half of our drinks (the other half we had to ask for). It took 40 min to get our starters, after which we had to wait another hour for our main. When we asked about it, they had forgotten it, so we had to order again. We got our main (at 22:00), 2 hours and 15 minutes after we arrived. They delivered wrong food to our table, but at least we got to keep it for free. The food was okay, besides a small piece of plastic in the black risotto! Not to mention that we had to remind our ordered drinks all the time throughout the night. One of the servers had his first day, so some of it can be understood - but it seemed like everyone there had their first day. The toilet was very disgusting and dirty. At the end, they forgot to take off our deposit from our bill - luckily we reminded them and did not have to pay extra.

We celebrated my girlfriend's birthday here! What a lovely place! Beautiful interior and the prices are reasonable. We tried all the dishes, a shared dining concept. The atmosphere was good and a DJ came to play. Dessert was also quite an experience. I say go for it! We will definitely be back, especially the terrace is very sunny.

Love the interior and the food/drinks menu, but the wait is ridiculously long. I waited 1.5 hours for my food and half an hour before I could place my order…

Dina was such a gem! She was so friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service was excellent and she really made our experience even better. Thank you, Dina!

Great night at Gigi ! Amazing meals, many vegetarians options and a smooth and fun service

Nice place with Nice service and meals Special greetings to Dina for her warm welcome and service

We celebrated our bachelor party at La Nostra Gigi in the private room and it was really well organized! The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming from start to finish. In between courses, we did a quiz and the restaurant even had a screen and cable available, which was super nice and well arranged. The food was really delicious and the service was great! In short: a perfect location for a bachelor party or group dinner. Highly recommended!

The food, atmosphere, Dj and the service done by Dini was excellent!

I am not quick to leave a negative review, but I can't resist doing so now, hoping you can make use of it: we dined with 4 people on a Sunday evening at 6:30 PM. 3 people wanted the chateaubriand (one of the two meat menus). It was on the menu, but it was sold out because too much of it had been sold on Saturday evening. Apparently, poor purchasing policy. Additionally, the burrata was far too cold and not at room temperature. The other dishes were tasty in themselves (a bit too much tomato sauce in the Parpadelle), but nothing came with anything; potatoes and vegetables all had to be ordered separately at quite steep prices. And speaking of prices: we all had a starter, main course, and dessert + 1 bottle of wine and a few individual drinks, all for the price of 365.00. Well over 90.00 per person. And we didn't eat that much off. Not worth repeating for me.

Yesterday, six of us went to this place for a celebration dinner. When we sat down, we clearly stated that we were there to celebrate, have a proper meal, and enjoy some drinks. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very poor choice. I have never experienced such a low-quality restaurant in central Amsterdam before. The dishes arrived separately and after a very long wait, so we couldn’t eat together. Even worse, the simplest pasta dishes we ordered were completely tasteless — and this place claims to be an Italian restaurant. To make matters worse, my order was forgotten entirely, and I ended up leaving the restaurant hungry. There was no attempt to compensate or make up for this, which is unacceptable. As for hygiene, it was also very disappointing. The plates were dirty around the edges when served, the table was dusty, and even after we pointed it out, it was not cleaned. The glasses had residue on them. The interior of the place was very dark and felt quite dingy — if we had noticed this before sitting down, we would not have ordered food at all. After the meal, a waiter who had barely paid attention to us suddenly came and told us we had to leave within 10 minutes because the table was reserved. While we were trying to understand the situation, the staff member became argumentative and responded in a rude manner. Overall, we were not satisfied with the food, the hygiene, or the way customers are treated in this place. In short: if you want to waste your day and regret coming here, this is the place to go.

Worthless restaurant. Unfortunately, we ate at Restaurant 3 because a friend wanted to celebrate her pregnancy here. I reserved a week in advance. We were served unfriendly, and the pasta tartufo was not divided fairly. The girl at the door with short blonde hair just barely didn't kick us out of the place. Worthless.

370euro for nothing. Completely unacceptable food and terrible service for a place that looks this nice and claims to have a good kitchen!!! It’s honestly shocking to experience such poor service all in one evening….. There’s a huge ‘PIZZA’ sign at the entrance, but there’s no pizza on the menu. Very misleading. We came to this restaurant to celebrate our friends’ engagement, expecting a nice dinner and drinks, but the entire experience was a huge disappointment from start to finish. When we sat down, the table and chairs were very dirty. We had to ask for them to be cleaned. Despite being 6 people, we were given only one menu, and even after asking multiple times, it took about 30 minutes to get more. At one point, when we asked another waiter, we were told “you already have a menu,” which was quite frustrating. About 30 minutes after ordering, a waiter came back and said they had forgotten our order and asked to take it again. We tried to be understanding at that point. The starters arrived, and the mussels were ice cold, clearly frozen(not fresh mussels), which was very disappointing. The glasses were sticky, and the bottoms of the plates were dirty. Overall, there were serious hygiene issues. Our table remained dirty the entire time. None of the empty plates, used napkins, or dirty glasses were cleared. Everything just piled up in front of us, and nothing was removed unless we asked multiple times. Even then, it took a long time. This made the whole experience feel extremely uncomfortable and neglected. We had asked for bread at the very beginning, yet it only arrived after the starters. For a restaurant that claims to be Italian, there was no real connection to Italian cuisine, concept, or service. Also, having a big “pizza” sign at the entrance while not even serving pizza is quite misleading. The biggest issue was the service timing. Main courses were brought out 10–15 minutes apart, so no one could eat together. Everyone received their main course 10–15 minutes apart. One dish arrived, then another 15 minutes later, then another 20 minutes later… everything was brought out one by one instead of being served together One of our friend’s meals never arrived even after more than an hour, and we had to cancel it. I also ended up canceling my own meal because it was clear it wasn’t coming. I tried some of my friends’ dishes instead, and honestly, I’m sorry to say that none of them were good they were completely lacking in flavor. Maybe it was just our unlucky night, but the kitchen was a major disappointment. When we questioned the delays, we were told “this is our concept,” which honestly didn’t make sense. After we raised our concerns, they offered us complimentary drinks, which we accepted. However, shortly after, another staff member came and told us we had to leave the table within 10 minutes because it was reserved. This was completely unacceptable, especially after everything we experienced. The only positive thing was one staff member working the terrace who was friendly and clearly trying their best, but overall, there was a serious lack of coordination and professionalism among the team. Considering the bill we paid and the service we received, this was a very disappointing experience, and unfortunately, not a place I would return to.

Beautiful interior and very nice terrace, service was very quick and nice. I had Risotto Nero ai Frutti di Mare and Gigi’s Spitz. It was black risotto with shrimps and was perfectly prepared, and flavour was well-balanced, spritz was refreshing. Will definitely come back again to sit inside and order something else

The worst service ever. No joke. Not recommended at all

We were there with a large group and the food was particularly delicious, as were the good wines. Dessert heavenly. And then the service....... Fortunately, service with a smile still exists and gave us a wonderful, unforgettable evening. Thank you for a magnificent, delightful evening.

Not tasty, make no sense to spent your time here. Better look for another option

This was a very disappointing experience. The food arrived late and was cold when it was finally served. The taste was bland and not at all what we had expected. Additionally, the staff was unfriendly and seemed completely uninterested in the customers. We had to ask multiple times for simple things like water and cutlery. For the price we paid, we expected much more quality and service. I will certainly not be coming back here and would not recommend this restaurant either.

Had another delicious meal. I was in different company this time. They were impressed. The service is amazing: fast, friendly, and polite. Especially Dina, who spoiled us.

We are super satisfied with Dina's service. We definitely want to be served again when we return from Belgium. Regards

Ideal place to celebrate your birthday! Dina served us super friendly. Highly recommended!

Super cool restaurant, the food was amazing as well as the service 😮‍💨 Incredibly delicious and highly recommended Simply a dream!

Absolutely amazing experience and top tier staff, definitely would recommend!

Really nice and stylish place, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food wasn’t that great and also not really served warm anymore. We also had to wait quite a long time for both drinks and food. Another thing to mention is the bill, definitely check it carefully. We were charged for things we didn’t order, and if we hadn’t noticed, we would’ve paid about €30 too much. Overall, the place has potential, but there are still a few things that could be improved.

Delicious Italian food. The truffle spaghetti is truly fantastic. Super friendly service. Good cocktails. Bartenders also make cocktails not on the menu upon request. We had a great evening and will definitely be back!

The food was really delicious and the staff were so sweet and nice.

This is a good place if you love pistong on Instagram and dont care how the food taste at all. The gnocchi tastes soap and the truffle pasta tastes: nothing!

The only thing the food tasted was soap, otherwise it was tasteless.

Worst experience of my life. Gnocchi tasted like soap, the truffle pasta tasted nothing and was way to expensive!!!!!! Felt bad for the waitress it was not her fault. They took three dishes of our bill and offered us limoncello shots as a sorry. So perfect if you’re a young wanna be influencer and want a shot and only cares about how it looks on your instagram but the food and wine SUCKS!

Worst food I've ever eaten, if you hate yourself and want to pay for it you should go.

Paid 30EUR deposit to make reservation and was not taken of final bill. Tried to contact the restaurant numerous times without response or remedy.

Was really great. Food and hostess was amazing. Highly recommend coming

makai was a really sweet guy and gave us limoncello shots after!

This was a great place to have dinner the first night of my solo trip. Decor was cool and the staff was very kind! I had the cheese wheel pasta which was incredible and the bread/cracker/oil starter tasted amazing.

The pasta wasn't cooked long enough, making it hard. The flavors were very off, and we tried several dishes from the menu. The other pasta dish was still quite hard, too. Incidentally, the meat and fish that came with the pasta were also quite limited. I mean, less than four appetizers, and all we had was pasta. Fortunately, the service was excellent and understanding, so the barely touched plates were removed from the bill. The food was absolutely not worth it, unfortunately.

Two months before Valentine's Day, my girlfriend and I booked a table. Upon arrival, we were told we had a spot at the bar, which hadn't been communicated in advance. After a brief discussion, a temporary spot was made available for us for an hour and a half, after which (as we were promised) we could sit at the bar for dessert and a drink to finish off our meal. The table in question was so close to a loudspeaker that we had difficulty hearing each other. The food was excellent. After sitting there for an hour and a half, we were told to temporarily move to a rickety table next to the entrance. We waited at that table for 25 minutes, constantly watching people come in, a door constantly opening and closing, and a line just a few feet away from us. After asking several times what to do next, the hostess told us she would be with us shortly. Over the course of 25 minutes, the hostess walked past us several times, looking at us, and then continued to help guests who had just arrived. After 25 minutes, we were told that the seats at the bar (which had been reserved for us and we'd been promised dessert and drinks) were already occupied/reserved. All in all, my experience was poor communication, empty promises, and hypocritical behavior from the hostess. The food was fine, but it could have been just as good at home. I won't be coming back!

Boele was amazing!!! The service was great and the food was even better. Must come here

We really enjoyed it and had a wonderful time. The food was great, the service was fantastic, and the performances were fantastic. We had a fantastic afternoon! We'll definitely be back, and see you soon.

I had very high expectations for this restaurant. We had a reservation for Valentine's Day. As soon as we walked in, we noticed that the music was incredibly loud. If you're not sitting next to each other, it's impossible to have a relaxed conversation. You practically have to shout. The music is way too loud, so anyone who isn't expecting it will be very surprised. We were shown to our table relatively quickly, but it took a while before someone came with the menus, etc. When we finally ordered, we had to wait an incredibly long time. There was a minor accident in the restaurant involving two people. I can completely understand that this caused a lot of stress in the restaurant. When we asked, we were kindly moved, but then completely forgotten. Many waitresses walked past us, but no one asked if everything was alright or what was wrong with our food. After waiting an hour for our main course, we asked about it. The waitress said we hadn't been forgotten. So we kept waiting. After another half hour, we asked again. We received our food promptly, but it was more than obvious that we had been forgotten. The food was good, but if you're looking forward to a relaxing evening at an Italian restaurant, I definitely wouldn't recommend this place. We also received no compensation for having to wait almost two hours for our food. Overall, it was incredibly stressful, disorganized, and not recommended. I rarely write bad reviews, or reviews in general, but if I can convince even one person to avoid this experience, then I'll write one. The waiters were all very nice and friendly, though. But in the end, my girlfriend and I regretted not just going to a fast-food place or something similar.

Wij waren op Valentijn gaan lunchen and I must say. The atmosphere was nice, dj playing in the background with nice songs. Food was good too. Service was surprisingly good, which is quite rare in The Netherlands