Manoto Restaurant in Da Costabuurt

Delicious food, but not recommended during busy times because the service quality drops dramatically.

First of all, thank you to everyone who works at this restaurant and treated them with great hospitality. Next, thank you to the chef, whose cooking was truly impeccable. I recommend that anyone visiting Amsterdam, the Netherlands, definitely try the delicious food at Menuto Restaurant.

We'd already heard about this restaurant in Germany. The atmosphere is lovely, and all the staff are very friendly and professional. The food is simply delicious.

Best Persian food in Amesterdam

In my opinion the staff in the restaurant was very unfriendly. (Racist?) They constantly asked us if we are finished and if they can tidy up our plates, although we were still eating. But the food was good.

It was the worst restaurant with very angry employees working there, I order food and after one hour waiting they brought me something else and they told me because we didn’t have what you ordered we brought another thing for you and when I asked them why they became angry and was like this is what it is , the quality of the food was terrible, I also ordered kebab with was way too salty, I really don’t suggest this restaurant to anyone, orkideh is really better, it’s next to manoto

The restaurant is great, but it was crowded. We had a reservation, but unfortunately, they didn't let us in. We ordered lamb kebab, chicken kebab, and kofte. All the food was good, but I didn't like the chicken kebab at all; it had a strange flavor. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I recommend it.

**English** The restaurant was far too noisy, and the tables were placed so close together that it felt very crowded and uncomfortable. I ordered Kabab Torsh, Vaziri, and Soltani. Unfortunately, the quality was disappointing. The kebabs did not taste premium at all, and the meat quality seemed quite poor. The Zeytoon Parvardeh was also disappointing; the olives seemed to be very cheap and low quality, and the taste was quite unpleasant. I ended up leaving most of it untouched. Overall, the food was not tasty and did not meet my expectations. The only thing I found acceptable was the Doogh. **Farsi** The restaurant was far too noisy, and the tables were placed so close together that it felt very crowded and uncomfortable. I ordered Kabab Torsh, Vaziri, and Soltani. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was very disappointing. The kebabs were not premium quality at all, they didn't taste good and it didn't seem like they used high quality meat. The olives were also not of good quality; the olives used seemed very cheap and of poor quality and had an unpleasant taste. I left most of it untouched. Overall, the food was not tasty and not at all what I expected. The only thing that was acceptable to me was the buttermilk.

Amazing food, reasonably priced. Baghli polo Gardan was fantastic. My friends said it was the best lamb they have ever eaten. we had to wait outside even though we reserved. But it’s okay it wasn’t their fault and they gave us free tea while we were waiting.

Fantastic Iranian food. We order vaziri and kobide that was fantastic.

Delicious food. Highly recommended.

Nice and tasty, highly recommended

Delicious and varied food with friendly staff. Be sure to make a reservation in advance because the restaurant is always busy.

We had a lovely dinner at Manoto in Amsterdam. We ordered the Joojeh Kebab and Ghormeh Sabzi, and both were delicious, full of flavour and very well prepared. We finished with Faloodeh for dessert, which was refreshing and the perfect way to end the meal. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. A great spot in Amsterdam for authentic Persian food. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during busy evenings. We’ll definitely be back!

This restaurant is so perfect Have perfect personal All of foods are perfect specially darbary food I recommended everyone

The food is very good and authentic, and the portions are beautifully presented and plentiful. Very family-friendly.

The food was great, lively atmosphere and staff is friendly.

One of the best Persian and Iranian restaurant in Amsterdam. Many varieties of the dishes including appetite and main sources which is introduce Iran cousins, don't forget to order a rea pot after food with some Iranian delight. 👍

Gold standard of a contemporary Persian restaurant great kebabs and generous margarine and butter mixed with grill juices, sublime experience went there twice but the only thing I don't recommend is Faloodeh as it was a little too thick and doughy but presentation and syrup is still phenomenal!

This resturant has a defendable food and even some items like lamb shank is very good, however it seriously has a font end problems. The staff are rude without any proper training. Reviewing this resturant breaks my heart as the kitchen does a good job, however the service is just ruining their effort. As I said not only the staff were rude and incompetent, they even did not know watch food their are serving. The could not deliver the drinks correctly to people, they mixed up the rice and they delivered a total chaos. Honestly their problem is pretty simple, the do not have any system for their service, neither the tables has responsible personal, nor the service tasks.

It is clearly one of the best Persian restaurants I have been to. The food was very good and the service was very good.

Excellent food, super friendly staff

I come here regularly and will definitely keep coming back! The food is a solid 10!! The service is top-notch.

Too little choice for starters. The main course was very tasty, and the dessert too..

The best Persian food in town. Very lively environment and lovely people. Highly recommended

Had a delicious meal. Nice large portions and wonderfully tender and flavorful meat. Very good.

Friendly staff, food served quickly, pleasant atmosphere. The cake we brought was brought with a candle and an Iranian birthday song. Super!!

we had lunch there today , Kubideh and Kabab Torsh. I and my husband got sick immediately after. I had to leave the place in the middle of eating. The kubide meat was raw in the middle and Kebab torsh was served incredibly stiff. The staff were super nice.

We got there before closing and the hostess welcomed us with a smile and we received excellent food and service. The food was really high quality and delicious. I highly recommend the restaurant.

Writing the review while am still here. More than an hour, no food, no nothing. Dont bother coming here at all. Go get something from other places. This place sucks!!!!!!

Amazing food! I took Soltani, was very good, also the workers were kind

IN PERSIAN FOOD WE TRUST ! 👌🏽💎💫🔥

Very good service and food as well One of the staff members are really friendly explaining about ghe menus Very good. ❤️❤️

Best Persian food in Amsterdam. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Yesterday I visited manoto Restaurant with my friends and I absolutely loved it. The food was amazing, full of authentic flavors, and everything was fresh and well prepared. I tried KHORESHT GHEYME AND SALAD SHIRIZI AND DOUGH 😍😍😍 Besides that The atmosphere had such a great vibe, and it honestly gave me a feeling of being back home in Iran. The staff were also very kind, welcoming, and professional, which made the whole experience even better. I really appreciate it🤍

If you are reading reviews wondering if it is good. Stop. It's great, just book it and enjoy great authentic food at very reasonable prices

Service was amazing Food is super delicious

Highly recommended! Good quality food!

The food and service were amazing, especially Sara.

One of the best Iranian restaurants in Amsterdam, specifically kebab, so delicious and tasty.

The food was amazing and really delicious , very friendly atmosphere and good service

Amazing food, great customer service

By a wide margin, the best Iranian restaurant in the Netherlands👏👏👏👏👏

The food is good, but the staff need to improve their service. They make you feel rushed while you’re eating. We were a group of four, and as soon as two of us finished, they cleared our plates while the other two were still eating. We found this quite rude and disrespectful

The food is good and the place is beautiful.

Food quality, service, and atmosphere were all well below any reasonable standard. For the prices they charge, the experience feels almost like a joke! Definitely not worth a single cent!

The best persian restaurant in town. It truly doesn’t get any better than this. Great food&staff. 10/10

No tahdig served. Kabab was mediocre

We came to celebrate with 4 people, made reservations at 18.30. We ordered a bottle of wine, the waitress put the bottle on the table with glasses so we could help ourselves. No pouring, no tasting. We barely had our starters and the main courses were already on the table. We ordered the dolmeh. It was unnessesarily greasy, and it came with a surprisingly huge salad that looked like a warzone. It came with raw!!! mushrooms. Mushrooms are considered best to eat cooked because of bacterias they contain. The worst was one of the dolma’s had a molded flavour, probably the wine leave that wasn’t conserved properly. When mentioned to the staff she said they don’t have controll over the taste of the wine leaves, laughed and left. The children shared a chicken that was very dry. After one hour and a half we were unkindly requested to sit outside because the table was needed for other guests. Of course we declined this rude request qnd we stayed put and finished our drinks. May be its wise to take less reservations so the guests can have a more enjoyable evening, aside from the cooking that needs definately more finesse. Never in our restaurant experiences have we experienced such an unwelcoming atmososphere. We were basically told to leave while we still had drinks. It felt really uncomfortable. We finished our drinks and went to pay the bill. Nobody asked us if we enjoyed or gave us any attention. We left with very unsettling feelings. Never again and would not reccommend this restaurant. I think the Persian culture is more about hospitality and good food than they would ever know. Don’t waste your money or time here.

We had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated eventhough we had made a reservation but it was worth the wait! Tasty food, big portions, enough to still your hunger. It was my first time in a Persian restaurant and I am impressed with the food. And the deserts, you can't choose, they are all so good. We will definitely come back next time we are in Amsterdam.

The food was super tasty, the staff friendly, and the food arrived quickly.

Great staff and delicious food. Better every time than the last!

I ate here yesterday and my experience was very disappointing. The meat was served raw and was also very fatty. Additionally, there was an older woman present who behaved in a racist and disrespectful manner. The customer service also left much to be desired. All in all, not a pleasant experience and I would not recommend this place.

We have visited Manoto several times now, and unfortunately, we have had the same negative experience every time. The biggest problem is the service. There are multiple staff members walking around, but the service is far below par. When serving, guests are frequently expected to take the plates from the wait staff themselves. After the main course, the table is not cleared or cleaned, resulting in desserts being served on a dirty table. If you want to take food away, you are simply handed a container and have to pack it yourself. We advise management to take a look at how hospitality and service are performed in a good Dutch restaurant. There is much to be learned there regarding customer focus, service, and table service. The food was also disappointing. The Kabab Koobideh bears little to no resemblance to a traditional Koobideh as one would expect. The taste and texture were not authentic. It even seemed as if chicken had been mixed into the minced meat, which is very unusual for a traditional Koobideh. Given the recurring bad experiences, we will not be returning here. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this restaurant to others either. Good service, attention to the guest, and knowledge of the hospitality industry simply seem to be lacking here.

Zolas always had a delicious meal and enjoyed the atmosphere. Thanks again for the good management and delicious food. You are #1 in Amsterdam 💝

One of the best Iranian restaurants in the city.

We ordered the Vaziri. The chicken was tasty and well-cooked, and the rice was freshly prepared. However, the portion of rice was quite small. Unfortunately, the koobideh was not as good as we expected and did not have the same quality we remembered from previous visits. We hope the quality of the koobideh can improve and return to the standard it used to have. We also ordered Faloodeh Bastani for dessert, but it was quite average and nothing special.

I suggest checking how long you’re allowed to stay before sitting down. They didn’t allow us to order dessert and never mentioned there was a time limit.

Decent Iranian food if you are in Amestrdam! Dont forget to order the tea at the end

The food is great; authentic persian food. The portions are huge. The service is super. One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam, imho. I highly recommend.

The rice had an unpleasant smell, the service was terrible, and after an hour they wanted us gone. They asked every 10 minutes if they could clear the table while we were still eating. I complained about it, but we had to leave the place after 1.5 hours, regardless of whether we were finished or not. I was a regular customer and had been coming here for years, but I will not be returning after this experience.

The food was good, but the experience was disappointing. The staff were unwelcoming and disinterested , we actually felt uncomfortable as guests. A great Iranian restaurant should reflect Iranian culture, and Iranian culture is built on hospitality. That was completely missing here.

The food was acceptable, but the service and behavior of staff were not polite and respectful. So I do not recommend it.

We had an amazing experience in this restaurant .foods was great with authentic flavours .the ambiance was cozy and smoothy too .I will come back soon

Good food, good behavior, and hospitable 👌😉

The food is good but the atmosphere of the restaurant is not good at all. It is more like a public bathhouse than a restaurant. It is so crowded and noisy that you get dizzy and they play loud music as if you went to a disco and not a restaurant. Apart from the chef, none of the staff in this restaurant are professional.

Friendly staff, very tasty food, and always a good time!

The food was good, but definitely not good enough to come back for. We had a reservation before arriving and still waited over 20 minutes, then had to spend another 10+ minutes just trying to get someone to take our order. Service was disorganized, slow, and completely lacking attention. A place can have decent food, but if the service experience is this poor, it ruins the entire visit.

The service here is completely unacceptable. Despite having a confirmed reservation, we waited 20 minutes just to be seated, which shows total disorganization and no respect for customers’ time. It got worse after that — we waited another 10 minutes just to place an order, even after repeatedly trying to get the staff’s attention. Being ignored like this is frustrating and completely unprofessional. Food quality: The food was genuinely good — flavorful and well prepared — but it’s nowhere near enough to make up for such poor, slow, and careless service.

Very rude and unprofessional staff member. Not recommended

Review: A disappointing experience We had high expectations, but unfortunately, the food was far from the authentic Persian quality we are used to. The food: The rice: The smell was unpleasant, and it was clear that a cheap variety of rice had been used. Joojeh Kebab: So much lemon was used that the flavor of the chicken was completely lost; it was not tasty at all. Kabab Koobideh & Barg: The Koobideh was disappointing. The Kabab Barg had a strong bloody smell, and it was clear that the meat was from an old cow; the quality was very low. Ash Reshteh: It contained walnuts and garlic, which is not supposed to happen and did not improve the taste. Faloodeh: For dessert, we ordered Faloodeh, but the strands looked like uncooked pasta and were very hard. Value: The food is absolutely not worth the high price. We had hoped for authentic cooking techniques by an experienced Persian chef, but that was completely lacking here. Service and Hygiene: The service was good and the restaurant looked reasonably clean at first glance. However, the glasses were dirty; there were clearly water and soap stains on them. Conclusion: I am not willing to visit this restaurant again. I hope these mistakes will be rectified in the future.

Great place for authentic Persian food, great people and great service. Food quality is amazing. Definitely recommend here

The best Iranian food in Amsterdam 😉

We discovered an amazing Iranian restaurant in Amsterdam called Manoto Restaurant, and honestly, it was one of the best dining experiences we've had anywhere in the world. The food was absolutely delicious — authentic, flavorful, beautifully presented, and served surprisingly fast. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. After dinner, we ordered dessert and tea, and even those details were exceptional. The dessert presentation was elegant and spotless, and the tea came beautifully served with rock candy and Turkish delight, which made the experience feel extra special. What truly made this place stand out was the atmosphere and the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely warm. The decoration, furniture, ambiance, and overall attention to detail were simply perfect. We were so impressed that we came back again the very next night for dinner — and it was just as fantastic the second time. Just compared to many restaurants we've visited around the world, including Melbourne, Australia, this place stands out as something truly special. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam and looking for outstanding Persian food and exceptional hospitality. We discovered an amazing Iranian restaurant in Amsterdam called Manoto Restaurant, and honestly, it was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had anywhere in the world. The food was absolutely delicious — authentic, full of flavor, beautifully presented, and served surprisingly quickly. Everything tasted fresh and was clearly prepared with care. After dinner, we ordered dessert and tea, and even those details were exceptionally good. The dessert was presented elegantly and with perfect care, and the tea was beautifully served with rock candy and Turkish delight, which made the experience extra special. What really made this place special was the atmosphere and the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely warm. The decor, the furniture, the ambiance, and the attention to detail were simply perfect. We were so impressed that we returned immediately the next evening to dine there again — and the experience was just as fantastic the second time around. Even compared to many restaurants we have visited all over the world, including in Melbourne, Australia, this place really stands out as something very special. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam and looking for excellent Persian food and exceptional hospitality.

I think it is the best restaurant in Amsterdam Good service and nice people. Tasty food

I had the best experience in this restaurant. The service were amazing and friendly and the food was excellent.

It’s a nice place and delicious food

As an Iranian, I am surprised at how this restaurant delivers on presenting food befitting our ancient civilization. Definitely recommend.

A very bad experience. The service was absolutely zero, the food arrived cold, and the drinks were warm. While we were eating, a beer was brought in the middle of the meal. Everything was chaotic and of poor quality. This restaurant is absolutely not recommended.

Bad service and no respect for people. The quality of the food was zero. Our experience at this location was terrible.

I would like to file a complaint regarding my experiences at your restaurant. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that I and others in my circle have had a negative experience with the service. Every time we order food from you or visit, we are treated unkindly and disrespectfully by the staff. It is very disappointing that the employees repeatedly behave rudely. This leaves us with a very uncomfortable and unpleasant feeling, even though we are simply customers paying for the service. I would like to ask you, as the owner, to look into this situation seriously and take action. The current behavior of the staff is absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable.

Had dinner at Manoto Amsterdam tonight. Super beautiful location and the food is top-notch. I've been coming here for years and it's an even better experience every time. Thanks Manoto!

Bad service and even rude Given the wrong food and he (owner) keeps talking loudly Will not be coming back

I ordered 2 kubide to take away. The food had no vegetables (which it is supposed to have). And half an onion with it for 2 meals was really low. Also, half a grilled tomato with every meal (normally it should be 3 or 4 whole tomatoes). Hope this is read and better service is expected. Not okay!!!!

The quality of the food was very good. It has a beautiful decor and a very nice environment. The staff is very friendly. Definitely recommended.

Even though we had a reservation for 4 people, they gave us a table for two. We told the staff several times that we had booked for 4, but they just said they didn't have a bigger table available. If a restaurant accepts a reservation, they should have enough space for that number of people. When our food came, the plates for 4 people were not fit the small table that half of each plate was hanging off the edge. They could have easily fallen on the floor with the smallest bump. The food quality was very poor. The Koobideh kebab tasted strongly of onion and was not cooked well inside. The Joojeh kebab was tasteless, tough, and extremely dry. I can honestly say it was the worst Joojeh kebab I have ever had in a restaurant. The only positive thing was their Doogh. It was tasty, but overpriced. This one star is only for that drink. To make things worse, the toilet was dirty and had no soap. I'm really surprised by all the positive reviews for this place. This was my worst experience with an Iranian restaurant in the Netherlands. I will never go back and I do not recommend it to anyone.

Number one persian Kebab in Amsterdam. Thanks

I was surprised by the standard of the restaurant. I expected it to be better, given the many advertisements and praise. Overall, the food is average. The food options are very limited. If they added hummus, it would be great. The restaurant is small, so it's best to book in advance if you want a nearby, spacious table.

Exquisite and delicious food. Friendly and unobtrusive service, food was served fast...highly recommended

The restaurant is delicious, but you must book in advance.

Food is delicious and the service is amazing

Very chaotic service! The food quality is good, but no matter what time you reserve a table, you always have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for a table to become available. It feels more like a snack bar (eat quickly and leave) than a restaurant where you want to have a pleasant evening. Even though we'd already asked for the main course to be served later when we ordered it, it arrived so quickly that we hadn't even finished the starter. I also have the feeling the kebab isn't freshly made; it feels like everything is prepared the same day and then simply reheated for each order. No, I won't be trying this restaurant again.

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To be honest the food is so delicious and the staff even they’re busy still providing a good service

Not welcoming! We entered based on the ratings from google maps, the place had only 3 tables with customers and the rest were empty, staff pointed where to set which was unpleasant place right next to other customers and the whole place was empty, we asked to go to another table near the window with more light they said okay, then they came to us and suggested to move to another two person table at the last corner isolated near the wall so we sat next to the table which was a bit spacious, they came to us told us to move again as this table is for 3 person not 2.. so we decided to leave as we did not fell welcome!

Food was really bland, the cutelry was dirty the cups were dirty, the tables and wc were not cleaned, even the salt and pepper dispenser was dirty. it was super busy with only 2 people taking our orders, things were forgotten, after we finished our food our table wasnt cleaned out everything was just left on the table I asked for persian tea got earl grey.. not a good representation of Persian food, athmosphere and hospitality

Amazing authentic Irani cousine!

This place is amazing! The food was beyond my expectations – absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything was perfect: the staff were polite and welcoming, the place was spotless, and the atmosphere was really nice. Definitely one of the best spots. A solid five out of five!

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The food is very good in quantity and taste.