Lab-44 in Wijk 21 Oude Haven

Had a lovely lunch with family, lots of vegan options on the menu and everything was tasty!

Stumbled across this place on an industrial /windmill cycle of Amsterdam. What a find, so interesting history and the ambience and old chemical ammunition factory. Still tris to its heritage inside and out. Service excellent, food was amazing and a great mix of drinks on the menu. We would be back if we weren’t on bikes but happy to recommend.

I have contacted your customer service multiple times by email and phone regarding a billing issue, and you have completely failed to respond. I was charged incorrectly, and despite providing the receipts and explaining the issue, you have ignored my requests for a refund. This is unacceptable and has been going on for far too long. I expect an immediate response and the money owed to me to be returned without any further delay.

Awful, we had an incident where we paid the bill twice, we reached out the same day for them to revert one of the payments, we sent emails, called, and followed up many times with no one providing feedback or acknowledgment. Not recommended

Delicious and beautiful food, great staff in a beautiful place! Top location, it's stunning inside.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch on Sunday. We were there at 12:30, the weather was beautiful, so we sat outside. Nice location, plenty of choice on the menu.

Opted for the simplified shareware swell menu. That was surprisingly delicious! Really enjoyed it. The staff was very nice. If I have to write down something that wasn't quite right, it would be the hard chairs outside. But we solved it with a cushion.

Beautiful location, delicious food, and very friendly staff. Always nice to grab a bite to eat, even for lunch.

Super nice location. Delicious coffee and lunch. Also for dinner. That's on the to-do list.

As always, we had a delicious meal, and the staff is well-instructed and acts appropriately. The ladies' toilets deserve a little more attention.

Had a lovely meal outside. Beautiful location and great atmosphere. The shared dining experience is highly recommended. The tuna tacos are my personal favorite.

Wonderfully peaceful at the industrial heritage site. Take the time for a nice beer and a guided tour.

We were invited to a wedding there, so I can't say anything more about prices.

Nice location, sat outside on a lovely spot. Starters: tuna tacos and a burrata. Both were deliciously flavorful. The main course was partly disappointing. Pizza diavola was fine. The cannelloni were 5 flat patties in a watery coating. The filling was a millimeter-thick layer of ricotta with little flavor. For dessert, the tiramisu. We chose this because of the surprising twist. Unfortunately, because they were fresh, hard ladyfingers and not soaked in a sauce, you mainly tasted the dry ladyfingers as we know them when you eat them on their own. A shame for the rest of the dish. And as you can see in the photo, it was a beautiful picture. Crème brûlée okay. Coconut ice cream tasty. Delicious chocolates. Also had a nice pink sangria with it.

There were four of us, and all four of us were more than satisfied and definitely plan to go again. Who knows, maybe for dinner.

We had a lovely lunch with our children and grandchildren at Lab 44 this past weekend, May 31, 2026, and it was well organized. The lunch was good, tasty, and certainly plentiful. It is a special and beautiful location to celebrate something. The service was prompt and very friendly. Highly recommended.

Excellent food. Creative and very tasty dishes. Beautiful presentation on the plates. The local beer is a must-try. The service could be a bit more attentive and proactive. We really enjoyed the atmosphere (both inside and out). Taking the trip off the beaten tourist track was well worth it.

A bit noisy at times, but a very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The food is great, although there isn't a huge selection. It's more of a bar than a restaurant, but that's not meant in a bad way at all! The highlight is a fantastic outdoor area with a giant bouncy castle and plenty of space for children to play by the water.

As always, we had great drinks again, this time for both our birthdays. Almost perfect. If the wait staff no longer needed to be directed to take drink orders for empty glasses, it would be fully worth 5 stars. But that’s no big deal; we love coming here.

We had a corporate event with about 70 people. Everything was perfect, according to agreement, and more. Delicious sandwiches and soup! Things that were forgotten in our organization were resolved quickly and smoothly, such as reservation signs, paper, and pencils... highly recommended and a lovely place!

This remains a very special location with tasty snacks and drinks. It is always a pleasure to spend a few hours here, especially when the weather is nice and you can sit outside.

Great place, good food, friendly service, but it took a long time even though it wasn't busy.

Had lovely drinks with a large group and a delicious meal afterwards. Friendly service and a great location 👍

Great service and food. Happy they have vegan options

Enjoy! Super fun, hip industrial spot, friendly staff & the food was sooooo delicious 🩷

There were 7 adults and 4 children. The food was delicious, the ambiance very pleasant, and the service truly amazing: helpful, patient, and very friendly. In short, we had a fantastic evening!

A cozy atmosphere, you don't sit too close together, and the food is good.

We had a delicious meal. The staff was friendly. One of us didn't like something and was allowed to choose something other than the standard menu we had selected. Very kind.

Delicious food, friendly service 👍🏼

We spontaneously booked a table because there was great live music. It was really delightful to hear the local rock bands battling for a spot at the upcoming festivals. Amidst this musical scene, we enjoyed a shared Italian dinner. Tasty, varied dishes. The service is attentive and friendly. As far as we are concerned, Lab44 is highly recommended!

We dined with a group of 14 on Thursday evening. The food wasn't exceptional, but it was fine (Italian menu). The service was downright mediocre. There were three young people working, who were more focused on each other and their phones than on the guests. We frequently had to ask for drinks ourselves. The ordering and serving of drinks and food was very disinterested.

Despite the somewhat disappointing reviews over the past year, we still went to eat at Lab44. We really enjoyed it, the food is excellent, and the building is beautiful. One minor comment: they should pay a little more attention to whether we want another drink and not ask so often if we'd like dessert when we're still drinking wine. But it's definitely worth it.

A really fun and unique location with delicious food. Highly recommended!

We found it a surprising experience, beautiful industrial interior and the lunch was excellent

We’ve had such a good time. Lovely friends, great food, excellent service and such a relaxed vibe. This place feels like it is located in a scene from Mad Max, but it is absolutely worth visiting. Go ;)

Nice because of its characteristic industrial feel. The high ceilings can be a bit noisy, but that didn't spoil the fun.

Warm welcome and delicious food!

The service is always good just like the food. It's a bit out of the way and the crowd is pleasant. Plenty of parking.

Cozy place, really good creative food and nice atmosphere summer and winter time

We ate here with friends on Boxing Day. The restaurant was pleasantly full, nicely decorated, and played cozy Christmas music. It was a 7-course menu for €52.50, with delicious appetizers, including fennel risotto with fried crab and veal fillet in mushroom sauce. The restaurant was packed, and the staff were very busy. One of us wanted gluten-free food, and sometimes we had to wait a while for that dish. However, they were very friendly and served delicious wine with all the dishes. We had a wonderful evening that flew by.

The location and building are beautiful, but the acoustics are truly awful. The sound is overwhelming, making conversation difficult.

Great experience. Delicious food. Great staff. Highly recommended.

We were here during the Sinterklaas celebrations. It was very crowded. In my opinion, there were a few too many tables/people in the room. The staff could barely move between tables, and it was a bit chaotic. The atmosphere was very good, and nicely organized. The food was excellent, and the gingerbread beer was a nice gesture... All in all, it was fine. I would just put a few fewer tables so that everyone could sit comfortably and the children and staff could maneuver more easily through the crowd.

We were the first guests, so we had to set the mood ourselves. The food was excellent. It's a nice place. Highly recommended. The only downside: upon entering, you pass the restrooms and there's a sewer smell.

Cozy atmosphere and had a lovely lunch with my future husband during the wedding fair there.😍❤️

We were on our way home and looking for a place to eat when we spotted this restaurant. We wondered where we'd end up in a slum, but it turned out to be a nice spot by the water where there used to be some industrial area. Inside, it has a nice industrial decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The service was friendly, and the food was delicious. We enjoyed our meal, and it's a shame it's not right next door.

Absolutely delighted with the surprise menu we got ! Everything was very tasty, with a lot of attention to detail. The staff was very friendly, explaining everything in detail. 10/10, highly recommended.

A nice place if you're driving, as it's quite remote. You can tell the staff is very inexperienced. It was quite quiet, but the employee said she hadn't seen us when we tried to order, even though she spoke to us upon arrival. It took ages to order, and no staff was in sight. One staff member even went to ask his colleagues who were taking their break in a separate room. I've never been served such terrible nachos. A large lump of chips stuck to the plate with rock-hard cheese and a container of ready-made sauces. This could really be improved. They did take the feedback well. I did get a tour of the cooking workshop kitchen from Nur, a very nice woman. The decor is nice, but the chairs are like hard cafeteria chairs, very uncomfortable. It's a nice place, and luckily I was in good company, but I wouldn't go back anytime soon.

Cozy but somewhat noisy space. Nice beer selection and the food was good.

Great food. Fast service. Nice restaurant. See you next time.

You expect tables to be clean, right?

Super delicious and very nice service. We will definitely be back.

Came here for dinner with a group of 30 people. We were first asked to order drinks, then, after half an hour, were told, without hesitation, that food was "not allowed"—only bitterballen (meatballs). It's a meatball place, so that's true.

After a wonderful tour, we had lunch at Lab 44. We sat outside and enjoyed a delicious lunch. The service was quick and reasonably friendly.

A lovely, cozy place with very friendly staff. It's a shame the food was so disappointing. The veggie burger was very small, without fries or salad. The beetroot risotto was missing two of the five ingredients listed on the menu. That made the whole thing very bland and unfulfilling. For the price of almost 20 euros, I find that absolutely unacceptable. The staff received the feedback very kindly and constructively, so compliments on that. I hope to come back when something has been improved!

Een leuk plekje met over het algemeen prima eten, al is de kinderkaart wel wat karig (zou iets gezonder en uitgebreider mogen zijn). We zijn er vaak geweest maar waren er onlangs voor een barbecue avond en dat viel tegen. Erg druk, begrijpelijk, maar hierdoor verliep het geheel erg rommelig. We waren met 8 personen (incl reservering voor 8), maar werden aan een relatief kleine picknicktafel gezet waar niet iedereen aanpaste. Dit zijn we zelf gaan oplossen. Het personeel zat niet op 1 lijn qua instructies, wat zorgde voor veel verwarring, onnodige onrust en het was veel te druk voor de capaciteit die het restaurant had, wat zorgde voor lange wachttijden en drankjes die niet kwamen. De eigenaar snauwde een klant af, die al langere tijd wachtte om af te rekenen.

We hadden gereserveerd voor de sail out in combinatie met de BBQ. Vanwege de drukte die dag liep het personeel over en was het erg rommelig. We hadden om 16:30 gereserveerd en de BBQ begon pas na 7 uur. Dat was een beetje tegen verwachting gezien de reservering. Personeel was overigens erg vriendelijk, maar het kwam een beetje rommelig over. De kwaliteit van de BBQ was redelijk, maar de prijs kwaliteit was niet echt goed. Verder een prima middag gehad met lekkere Nacho’s, pittige cocktail en een leuke sfeer met DJ, maar de volgende keer kan het wellicht iets strakker georganiseerd worden.

Deel van het eten was lekker: hamburger en Neptune salade. Chili Cheese steak was zo so en de focaccia stelde ook niet zo veel voor. Service was aardig, maar moesten wel vaak navragen qua drankjes. Voor kinderen een top locatie met veel te spelen.

The place is lovely. Despite a large metal landfill across the water, it is located in an up and coming art center area (a large museum will open there soon) between reporposed industrial buildings on the water and it has a great big outdoor area, with a large patch of grass in front, which make for a very pleasant seating - tables not too close to each other, some couches etc. We went on a Wednesday evening. It was not crowded at all but it took a while before anyone came to ask us what we wanted, and -after we flagged someone down to order drinks - it took even longer to get our orders. Same with the food. All in all we got our food over an hour after we sat down. Not sure why, because there were plenty of people working and not many customers. Nor there seemed to be any take out traffic or anything that jams the kitchen up. The burgers looked amazing when we saw them served to someone else, which invited us to order the same, but when we received them, despite asking for medium rare, the patties were overcooked and tough - something a bit off with the texture. A friend ordered the vegan burger, which tasted nice, but it came with very bland chips and bad salsa. A disappointing experience - thankfully the company was good ;) That's a shame because the place is lovely and it could be so much nicer with better food and

Lovely spot to sit. And a lovely terrace. But the food was very disappointing. The dishes were small and the quality was very poor. We also spent the entire evening with empty glasses. We really had to harass the staff to get refills. We were with a large group, so they could have made a lot of money off us. But it was to no avail...

Werden niet gezien. Hadden van te voren gereserveerd maar er stond niet een tafel voor ons klaar, moesten gewoon maar een plekje zoeken Het bestellen van onze lunch duurde veel te lang. Hebben ruim 25 minuten gewacht voordat onze bestelling werd opgenomen, terwijl er binnen niemand zat.

We hebben met zijn tweeën genoten van een High Beer. Het eten was heerlijk en de biertjes idem dito. Verder is het erg gezellig zowel binnen als buiten. Het personeel is erg vriendelijk en de kok kwam bij ons bespreken welke ingrediënten mijn vrouw niet kan verdragen ivm allergieën. We willen zeker nog vaker terug komen (alleen jammer dat we niet in de buurt wonen.

What a fantastic place! First, a tour of the grounds and then dinner. The food was delicious. You can also sit outside in nice weather.

Lab44 is a fantastic restaurant on the artillery grounds in Zaandam, where the Dutch army used to manufacture ammunition. It's a historic site, where, if you look closely, you'll discover a lot has happened in the past.

Great location and good quality. Lovely terrace with a view of the IJ River. Wonderfully quiet.

We went to LAB-44 for a casual dinner with my partner. We had 2 delicious pizza! They have beers from Brouwerij Hoop which is local to Zaandam, and their LABO44 was also amazing. Afterwards we had a walk around Hembrugterrein, was nice and highly recommend if you are curious in this old military zone or architecture. Definitely we'll visit again.

I'd been here a few times for lunch and always enjoyed it. This time for dinner, I specifically chose this restaurant because they have unique vegetarian/vegan dishes. I was therefore very disappointed that the dishes I wanted (the beetroot risotto and the pumpkin spice brulee) weren't available (we were there at 6 p.m., so not late at night). The other options were pizza or a burger. Tasty, but less special. I ended up choosing the burger, which was good, but for the price (€19.50), it wasn't much. It came with some tortilla chips, but no fries or anything like that. For dessert, I ended up having the Lemon Meringue, which looked beautiful and was delicious. The location is very unique and atmospheric, and so far, I've only had positive experiences, but my companions and I were really disappointed that certain dishes weren't available. As a vegetarian/vegan, you always have little choice, but this time, the selection was even more limited.

The location is nice and the staff is friendly. It's a shame the main course isn't filling—something's missing. A few years ago, the menu was much better: more choices, more variety, and more daring dishes (Asian/Surinamese). The current selection is more reminiscent of a cafeteria. The taste of the pizza crust has also changed; some pizzas are baked well, others not. The crust has become thicker, comparable to Domino's. Desserts aren't great either. I hope it goes back to the way it used to be—that's what made them so exclusive.

Nice place on the Hemterrein. Too bad the menu is not that great and that it does not fully utilize its potential. Food is fine but not more than that. The cold ham starter came with 6 old breadsticks, which was a bit disappointing. Beers are from Brouwerij de Hoop. Tasty, but I would recommend offering some other brands in bottles. The choice remains a bit meager. Service very friendly, kitchen not very fast (was not a problem for us but read more about it in other reviews. All in all a nice evening.

Tonight… top service, top staff ⭐️!

Very nice location, food is delicious, atmosphere is very good! Definitely recommended whether you come with two or with a large group.

Nice place. And passionate staff.

What a great wedding location this is! Very friendly staff, nice space and lots of privacy for your wedding. You have to take care of the decoration yourself and make good agreements about the food. This was a bit disappointing (quantity, variety and time of serving).

Nice restaurant, location a bit vague but completely of this time. (Hip, industrial) Good food, service is fast, neat and accurate

Nice atmosphere and tasty food.

Very nice setting, in a very confidential area at the end of a wasteland, a bit factory/hybrid/industrial style. A huge terrace with several pleasant spots, and a pleasant waiter. Top.

The location, service and drinks were top notch. Unfortunately the food is not. I hate to say it, but it really wasn't good enough for what you paid for it. We had a pizza and the veggie burger. Both were disappointing. In a café, the quality is often the same or better, while it feels like a serious restaurant (and also charges these prices).

This is a really nice ambience, the food is good, staff is wonderful. We really enjoyed the whole aspect of this restaurant. A hidden gem.

Hele leuke dag gehad. Zeker herhaling waard. Lekker ontspannen, hele vrindelijke medewerkers. Binnen was niet te druk

We hebben heerlijk genoten van top eten en een top service. Wat was het een gezellige avond! Zoals altijd lekkere biertjes gedronken en gelachen met het personeel. We verlieten als laatsten het restaurant. Daarvoor kom je natuurlijk terug!

As usual great place to chill and have lunch and we soooo felt like steak but that was only on the dinner menu, however as always they made it happen as we wanted it, steak, eggs n chips and it was delish

Het was prima fijn dat we een eigen ruimte hadden. Misschien is het verstandig om te vertellen wat er op de broodjes zit. Dat miste we even. We zouden zo weer terug komen. Groet margot de loos.

Het eten en drinken is hier altijd erg goed. We hebben dan ook genoten van de gerechten. Alleen de entrecote was wel erg rauw nog, die had net even iets langer gemogen. Het duurde wel vrij lang voordat we ons eten kregen. Pro-actief hebben we het eerste rondje biertjes dan wel weer van de zaak gekregen, wat ik erg sympathiek vind. De toetjes kregen we niet tegelijkertijd. Dat zou ik graag een volgende keer anders zien. Verder blijft het erg gezellig en leuk om hier te eten en te drinken.

Fijne bediening en heerlijk gegeten. Het was superfijn dat we elkaar allemaal konden horen omdat er niet zoveel lawaai om ons heen was.

The food was really tasty. Nicely served and a nice staff. Compliments to the chef. Sometimes it took a while before your food was brought to the table, possibly due to the fact that we were upstairs in the restaurant, but the food was really good. Highly recommended and we will definitely return

Excellent restaurant, the staff is great and the place is great. Perfect quality/price ratio (which is not easy in the Netherlands.

We were here for team day The meat was tough and certainly not tender. You get little for your money This wasn't fun, I thought as I got into my car Location was a B location but easily accessible. Final grade: 3

Surprising location. Nice interior and nice terrace. We only had a drink and a bitterballen, but the food looked good. Very friendly service.

Birthday celebrated! Really great!

I celebrated my husband's birthday here with high tea. Taken care of down to the last detail, there is a contact person for groups who ensures that everything runs smoothly and the rest is handled by the service. Our wishes were listened to. The food was delicious, prepared with care and also healthy. At Lab44 they know how to make vegetables tasty. Definitely worth repeating!

Super! Everything is right here, for a very pleasant evening with delicious food.

Beautiful building (recording location of Soof 3), cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff. Excellent food

Quite a nice restaurant. Unfortunately a bit noisy today as a birthday party was celebrating loudly in the next room. The service was understaffed and unable to cope with the situation. Instead of serving, they swept... However, when someone came to the table, the person was very friendly. Unfortunately we were served the wrong meal but were charged for the more expensive one. 😟 The quality of the food was ok. The only thing that was at the right temperature, however, were the fries. The burger had been “standing in the frame” for a while and had cooled down. However, this made it easier to consume. In the summer the outdoor area certainly has a nice ambience. Today he seemed a bit sad.

Lovely industrial setting, young but very capable waiting staff.A bit loud when crowded. Perhaps noise dampening curtains would make this place perfect!

Nice tent! Good beer from our own brewery.

The food was largely good as always, but it took a very long time before we got anything. The pizza used to be a lot better, so that's a shame. There was a large group next to us and the kitchen apparently could not keep up with this even though it was not busy. A large part of the staff tried to handle this politely and also apologized. Unfortunately, there was also a new girl who could not remember the orders each time and regularly came back to ask what you had ordered again.

We had a perfect evening, had a delicious and healthy meal. Service was very friendly. It is a nice restaurant and they have a lot of space in the room and also for parking.

Fijne ambiance en leuk personeel dat rekening houd met wensen ivm autisme (rustig hoekje muziek zachter) Heerlijk eten vooral burger en honyecombijs zijn aanraders

The raw material of the old laboratory that used to be there has been beautifully and attractively incorporated into the restaurant. A beautiful space with separate rooms for groups on the side. In one of these rooms we did a Turkish cooking workshop by 'Nur Culinair'. What a fantastic afternoon we had. Nur had selected beautiful dishes; a pleasure to look at, to eat but also to make for the layman. Nur makes you feel like you're coming home (and I'm really not related 😉). In addition to our desire to return to Nur, we will also definitely return to Lab-44. The service was very friendly and you could see the nice collaboration with Nur in the atmosphere.

Very nice location, next to the sea, an old brouwerij factory, delicious pizza alternatives and very nice service, will definitely come again. Dank je wel!