Ode aan de Amstel in Omval/Overamstel

I have food poisoning I ate crab and have had splattering poop ever since

A restaurant floating on the Amste River. It's also accessible by boat.

Really beautiful is okay. Service was a bit of a mess because the waiter didn't they know to answer our questions about the menu.

Pearl on the Amstel, good dishes with excellent wines, the Oriental oysters were very good. Friendly service, we will be back soon.

We had a delicious meal on the terrace overlooking the Amstel. It was our first time there and it is highly recommended. The service, in particular, was excellent. Ruud served us, and it was so nice to see someone working there with so much joy and passion. He is funny, approachable, and proactive. He had heard that my girlfriend and I had a lot to discuss, so he asked if he should wait a moment before asking about the second course. We said we would give him a signal. After a while, he came over to say that there was a large group that was about to order. He asked if we wanted our dish to be served before them. It's great to have someone who is so proactive! We had a fantastic evening and I can highly recommend Ode aan de Amstel. And special thanks to Ruud!

EXCELLENT! What a pleasant surprise here, right by the Amstel. We had a delicious lunch here. And the view from the terrace area. Amazing! The fast service and the nice gentleman who helped us were also great. The quality of the food is also superb! All in all, a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back.

It was our first time here. A bit hesitant because my wife uses a mobility scooter. But that was unnecessary, because it was truly excellent. Partly due to the helpful staff. Accessibility was outstanding. Beautiful location, delicious food, pleasant and attentive service.

We ate here for the first time tonight, but unfortunately, it was very disappointing. The location is beautiful, and the sunny terrace is lovely too. But otherwise, unfortunately, there is nothing good to say about it. The food was okay, but certainly not commensurate with the price you pay for it. The service is also unfortunately substandard. They didn't pay any attention to us and were curt. They didn't ask if we enjoyed our meal, if we wanted something to drink, or if we wanted dessert. They cleared everything quickly and didn't make eye contact. Unfortunately, not again.

We had such a wonderful experience at Ode aan de Amstel for our small gathering. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly responsive and helpful with the planning, which made organising everything feel effortless. The food was excellent, the location is beautiful, and the setting is particularly special if you’re arriving by boat — a lovely way to make an occasion feel that little bit more memorable. A big thank you to the whole team for making our day so special. We would absolutely recommend Ode aan de Amstel for a relaxed, beautiful, chic and super tasty experience.

I booked a table at this restaurant for a special occasion with my wife, and it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant was incredibly elegant and beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent 👌😋 A special thank you to Sham, who was exceptionally kind and welcoming to us 🙏

We arrived really late into Amsterdam on a Friday evening with our three children, and couldn’t find anywhere to eat. In desperation (it looked full, and very popular, and is in an incredible spot!) we asked the very lovely maitre’d for a table and despite laughing with (at!) us for looking for a free table in Amsterdam, on the water, at 9pm on a Friday evening, he managed to seat us within 10 mins. We had a truly wonderful evening. The staff were so welcoming of us, despite our kids being the only children there and us all really not being in our Friday-night best. Fantastic menu (crab soup - wow, lamb leg - amazing, but it was all impeccable), and wine list, and a very special vantage point watching the boats sail past. We were very lucky to get a table but it was an unexpectedly special start to our holiday.

Table reserved for Saturday evening for 2 people. We were shown to our table. AFTER 25 MINUTES we still haven't been seen, no menu, nothing!! We are never coming back, a huge disappointment what should have been a nice evening. We walked out!

Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of the water and delicious food.

Lovely spot right by the water. There were 7 of us, 2 of whom arrived very late. This was not a problem. We had a wonderfully relaxed afternoon.

We had a fantastic evening. The food was delicious and the terrace is a wonderful place to sit with a beautiful view of the Amstel. The service did indeed fall short in a few places, but this was resolved charmingly. It was busy, but we didn't notice any excessive waiting times. We will definitely be back!

Top location, very beautiful right by the water. And the food was delicious, really very good, and the plates were beautifully presented too!

Great location and very good food, however let down by very poor service. Staff seem genuinely uninterested, especially considering the relatively high prices.

The best dining experience of our company trip. Outstanding food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. Highly recommended!

The food is always very well and . here we for lunch we had octopus, Caesar salad, oysters. White wines are also nice. If I had to think of really one improvement could be some variation in your cocktails list.

The view, service, food, and dessert were excellent, thank you 🫶🫶

We had imagined much more. Partly due to the location, but also the menu and the prices. But what a disappointment…. Upon arrival, we were complained to about other guests; how unprofessional. What was good: The location is beautiful; on/by the Amstel, and the interior is beautiful. The wine was delicious, and the oysters and cava were fine. What was less good: There was no small spoon for the vinegar with the oysters. The service was slow, difficult to understand, and we had to repeatedly ask for clarification. When the main course was served, we had to ask for a new drink ourselves, and we had to repeat this because our glasses were still empty halfway through the course. The starter and main course were okay. Certainly not special. For the starter, the meat was quite tough. And the main course was quite spicy, and that meat wasn't necessarily of the best quality either. Everything was served very quickly, and it seemed as if the dishes were practically ready already and not freshly made. The dessert was served even though they noticed my partner had gone to the toilet! This despite the fact that it included ice cream, among other things. As a result, it was already half melted. The dessert was also particularly sour, but nothing further was done about this. The toilet was not clean (see photos) and you had to dry your hands with toilet paper?! The price-quality ratio is really terrible. For the same money, we recently had an excellent dinner at Amice: definitely highly recommended. We were truly disappointed and will not be returning.

Had a delicious meal on a beautiful terrace by the Amstel... Ordered a Salade Niçoise, delicious!

The food is truly substandard for the prices you pay. We had two four-course menus, a few glasses of wine, and two bottles of sparkling water (8 euros each) and spent 180 euros. The food falls far short of what you would expect for these prices. The same can be said of the service. Abrupt and bordering on rude. A 10% tip? They couldn't even manage a 'thank you' or a 'have a nice evening'. Never again for us. Otherwise, it is a very nice place to sit, but that is about it.

Lovely restaurant and super friendly staff! If it's sunny weather you can sit outside (on chairs or a couch) and enjoy the sun and "Amstel" waters. The food is amazing! Very special ingredients to make your visit incredible.

We dined there on July 2nd, just the two of us. We chose the 5-course dinner. The service was substandard; it took a long time, passion was lacking, and the "did you enjoy it?" was missing. Cutlery was brought three times only after the dish had been served. The food: okay dishes, not really inspiring, though portions are large. The location: it is a beautiful restaurant with a nice setting. We sat upstairs right by the window, which was a tad warm; the draft wasn't quite right. (24 degrees outside)

We visited Ode aan de Amstel with a group of more than 20 people for a surprise celebration. The location itself is beautiful, right on the water, and the snack platters we ordered were tasty, so the venue certainly has potential. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing and overshadowed the evening. As the weather changed and the wind became very strong, it got uncomfortably cold outside. Despite there being plenty of space inside, we were repeatedly refused permission to move indoors, even just to sit at the bar. The section of the terrace that had been allocated to us also looked unprepared. Tables and chairs were stacked or scattered around, making the space feel untidy rather than suitable for a private group celebration. There were no cups, cutlery, or plates provided, even though we had ordered snack boards that required them. One of the staff members, a gentleman who served us, was friendly and helpful throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the lady serving us. She appeared irritated the entire time and made us feel as though serving our group was an inconvenience rather than welcoming us as guests. The most disappointing moment came at the end of the evening. The celebration was a surprise, yet instead of bringing the bill to me, the person who had organised the entire event and had been communicating with the staff throughout the night, it was handed directly to the guest of honour, completely spoiling the surprise. It’s a shame because the venue itself is lovely, but the lack of hospitality and professionalism made this a disappointing experience. I would not recommend Ode aan de Amstel for hosting a group event.

On June 20th last, we visited your restaurant in Amsterdam. A beautiful location, lovely seating by the Amstel. However, the service and the waiting time defied all imagination. For instance, we had to wait well over an hour before the main course arrived at the table. According to a waiter who spoke to us three-quarters of an hour after the order had been taken, there was a miscommunication with the kitchen and, moreover, there was confusion about what we had ordered. Having to wait another fifteen minutes after that… We almost walked out. Furthermore, homemade bitterballen (of which the quality was substandard) were then brought to the table, while shrimp croquettes had been ordered. Could the cause of this problem not have been the attention paid to the Dutch national football team in the kitchen, at the expense of proper customer service?? Disappointed, we paid and left the establishment immediately. Not worth repeating and an extremely negative experience. A pity! Regards, Johan

Nice place with good food. The view is great 😃. We had vegetarian meal and the portions were more than enough Highly Recommended

Nice food, very nice staff amazing view

Good location for a warm summers day! Service is quite slow, waited 2 hours for a lunch 3 course for 2 people.

Advertising takeaway from the water, but when you arrive they inform you it’s not available and they’re full (although there’s a lot of space). Remove the signs if you’re not doing takeaway.

Beautiful location, beautiful interior, great service, and good products. I had lunch here with a supplier.

Nice restaurant with a lot of potential, friendly staff, and a beautiful location. The food was tasty, but occasionally they forgot to tell us exactly what we had been served with the 5-course surprise menu.

What a shame! Many available spots say there is no space.

Very nice terrace on the Amstel. That’s about all there is to say. Lukewarm SPS water and ice cubes were a drain on the staff. (30 degrees Celsius) There wasn't an ice bucket either, because that is only for guests with wine. The mocktails on the menu were sold out and it was €16 for 12 mediocre bitterballen (the vegan ones were sold out too). The staff's only excuse was that it had been busy all day. We were going to stay for dinner, but left after the bitterballen. Never again.

Waterside setting Busy Lots also going on on the water

Went on the Amex deal for lunch - the location is great - overlooking the water. The food was really tasty and flavourful, but it didn't' help balance the absolutely shockingly slow and poor service. It took over 2.5hrs for our 3 course meal to be served - waiting 40-45min per course. Each time we asked for wine they forgot about us and we had to remind them, only to get some wine maybe 5-10min later. I would not recommend coming here if you are in a rush... clearly the kitchen can't cope with the volume - and clearly the waiters just don't care about their clients.

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I have been to this place multiple times with my colleagues and always enjoyed the atmosphere. However, our experience today was deeply disappointing and unsettling. ​When we asked if we could switch to an available table, a staff member flatly refused us with an incredibly rude attitude. Shortly after, a waitress pressured us to order before even handing us the menus. To make matters worse, when we were finally ready to order, we were completely ignored by the staff. Feeling unwelcome and neglected, we ultimately decided to leave. ​I sincerely hope this was just an isolated incident of poor service and not racially motivated. However, after seeing similar reviews from other Asian customers mentioning the same cold treatment, I cannot help but wonder. As returning customers, we expected much better. We will not be coming back.

I was a regular, but recently the hospitality is missing, and the staff at the gate, the gentleman is arrogant, we, his clients are not his employee or anything at his disposal and he talked to us as if he doesn’t care about the reputation he left behind. He was laughing at my feedback. I decided to discuss it here. It was about his attitude, how he speaks, not what he says. I myself work in a client facing industry too, knowing that being arrogant chases clients away, i was surprised this happened. Noticing bad reviews come from minority groups, i can’t help thinking about the color of our skin, is it discrimination or we could be tourists? Actually many expats work nearby so reputation does matter. I will not recommend this restaurant any more.

The food was delicious, the portions were just right and Ruud (our waiter) was beyond kind and helpful.

Nice lunch spot if you have an excessive amount of time (and budget). Service is infrequent and slow, and the dishes are small. Two courses are necessary, and you will definitely be here for two hours. Unsuitable for a business lunch. Nicely decorated, though.

We usually reserve the entire first floor for a private dinner every year during a trade show. It's always excellent, no complaints. Great venue, warm welcome, impeccable service, and delicious food. There's a choice of three starters (vegetarian, meat, fish) and three main courses, plus a single dessert. The restaurant closes at 11 pm. I highly recommend it.

We made a reservation using the Amex card. Unfortunately, the entire place was full with just one group, except for three tables. This was not conducive to a good atmosphere. The dishes were clearly smaller than the items on the menu. The starter contained an enormous amount of fresh peppers. When we pointed this out to the otherwise very nice waitresses, we were only told: "I will pass it on." When settling the bill, we were asked if we enjoyed the meal. We replied that it wasn't great. They said they would pass this on as well. Unfortunately, this restaurant does not take comments seriously. For us, this is a good reason not to return here.

Delicious food, excellent view. We’ll definitely be back

The terrace is great, lovely by the water. A real plus. The staff is friendly and helpful. The menu isn't very extensive. I had a smashed hamburger that was lukewarm; I got the impression it had been sitting there for a while. The fries that came with it were very hard (you have to like that) and impossible to pierce with a fork. Having a beer on the terrace is fine, but the food really needs to improve.

I am curious if you make it through the winter with this staff, good luck with it.

We had lunch here with three people. The location is fantastic, but I found the food quite pricey and too meager for what you pay; for one of the bestsellers, namely the club sandwich, you pay almost €20 and you get more lettuce and bread than actual chicken on your plate. I understand that it has to be profitable at a location like this, but then charge a few euros more and just serve a well-filled sandwich. The Chardonnay was very tasty. The service was perfectly fine, but next time I'll go back to a place where you also get value for money in terms of food…

5/5 Had dinner outside on the terrace, it was absolutely fantastic! Good, attentive service, tasty food, and a nice atmosphere. Good background music that wasn't too loud. The food itself was great; relatively small portions but very filling. Highly recommended, especially when the weather is nice 🙌🏼

Fantastic location, friendly service and delicious dishes

The restaurant is located in a forgotten corner; you don't just stumble upon it. That's why I didn't know about it yet, even though I've lived in the neighborhood for 20 years. Upon entering: you would go here just for the location and the view alone, regardless of whether it's any good or not. But no, everything else is top-notch too! I popped in briefly in the afternoon to ask for a table by the window, but that wasn't actually necessary because almost all the tables are positioned along the window. Otherwise, everything was tip-top: the friendly service, the quality of the dishes, and last but not least, the price. We will definitely be back!

Very cozy restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal. The tuna sandwich was delicious, and the asparagus soup was flavorful. Friendly and efficient staff. Nice outdoor terrace.

We were welcomed by a great host. Food was wonderful, ambience was great. Been a while since I really enjoyed eating out.

Had a fantastic meal!! Good portions and good service. Highly recommended!

Super beautiful location and delicious food! 👌🏻👌🏻

Had a really delicious meal, friendly staff. Also a great spot to enjoy the sunshine. Highly recommended!

The location is fantastic. The food is tasty, but the service is truly terrible. Everything takes a very long time with the excuse that it is busy. But 2 colas shouldn't take 40 minutes.

Went for drinks with friends and were treated terribly. The people working there really need to work on their attitude because this is unacceptable, we were looked up and down, for god knows what reason. Once we were seated they didn’t even cleaned the table/ seats, and there were leftover from previous customers.The wait to get the menu was crazy long even tho the place wasn’t that busy. And once we got the menu they never came to get our orders, even after calling them a few times, they always looked the other way. After 20 minutes of waiting, and a total of half an hour there, we just left, and they even told us, oh are you guys moving. It’s a shame because the place is really nice and I was looking for a place to celebrate my birthday, and it’s not even necessary to day that it’s not gonna be that one. Oh, and the toilets are dirty as hell, and there was no soap.

We came in and we were treated very arrogantly by the guy behind the bar.

What a rude an arrogant service, Im not surprised that they cant fill the place. Food is mediocre. The only plus is the sunny terrace!

Super tasty, especially the sea bass!

What a beautiful place with a stunning view! We received such great service and the food was delicious; we had the crab soup, I want the recipe! I recommend it to everyone!

Had a lovely time sitting by the water!! Tasty oysters and champagne were top-notch! Friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

The most beautiful terrace in the Netherlands!

Fantastic place with a lovely atmosphere. The chef's menu exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for a delicious lunch with a beautiful view of the Amstel.

Beautiful location Had a delicious meal. Nice wines and a beautiful wine room. I will definitely come back in the summer to discover the beautiful terrace.

We had a delicious lunch there. Unique dishes. No standard fare. Beautifully presented and it tasted delicious. We had a white wine with it that tasted particularly good.

Great dinner in lovely place. Cosy. The starters were quite good, the tartar steak was with some mixture wlof fish that gave a good unique taste, the burrata was small portion. The risotto was quite good with crispy bacon and the fish of the day was hake that was 😋. Dessert was apple cake or apple strudel. Price per person 60 euros

We had to wait half an hour before our small order was taken. Ten minutes after ordering, they realized that what we wanted to order was out of stock. Then we had to wait another ten minutes for 2 drinks, and the small snack we had ordered arrived when the drinks were finished (another 10-15 minutes later). In short, very poor service! Rarely have I experienced anything like this.

Celebrated my birthday upstairs in the Amstelzaal. Delicious food with a great view. Very friendly and proactive service. Had a super evening. Thank you!

Unwelcoming place without a soul. Unfriendly reception and on autopilot. Sorry that we chose your establishment to be your guests. And no, we really didn't come to your amazing terrace to *not* order a drink, pffff. The Verdejo was sold out (on Sunday afternoon). Very sad. Another glass of white wine for 9 euros (!) could still be served. Dutch bitter garnish tasteless and served in a pathetic soup bowl. Next time we'll just go back to one of the other places along the Amstel, where they are actually happy to have guests.

Great location. Service ok, could be better.

The food was fine, nice enough but overpriced. Service was also ok - friendly enough but a little vacant. Went in the middle of a cold and wet winter evening so couldn’t enjoy the location. However, I do expect it to be lovely on a sunny afternoon.

I recently dined here with my team of around 30 people. The food was extremely meager, in terms of volume. The service was also almost nonexistent. If the one person serving us had come by more often, this business could have generated more revenue. It's almost incomprehensible how this all happened: any professionalism from the restaurant was completely absent. It seemed like they weren't taking it seriously.

terrible experience! food horrible, disgusting and service unpleasant and slow... never again

Very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere and good food. We were there for a long time for an appointment and the staff was very attentive! Greetings from Germany ;)

A posh restaurant with very good food. Perhaps not the best for a big appetite, but perfect for a nice, upscale meal.

Fantastic experience! Even though we came with a Social Deal, we truly felt like guests: the service was attentive and the atmosphere was great. The selection of three starters and main courses was well-balanced, and each plate was prepared with visible care. The dessert was the perfect ending. We will definitely be back.

The surprise menu is highly recommended. 5 stars.

Perfect spot for dinner before visiting Rembrandt van Wine

I went for dinner with a few friends, and we had a really great time. It was raining that day, but we still had a beautiful view. The service was fantastic, and the beef salad was delicious. This was my second time here, and I'll definitely be back.

Not what it used to be. Plus €0.50 for honey?

We went there for a dinner in a small group. The place has nice decor with gentle lightening that give it a very cozy ambience. Food was just fine in terms of flavor though the presentation is notable. They have an expansive wine list, so a definite plus if you are into wines. As it was cold outside, we couldn't enjoy the view from the terrace - though this might be a reason to come back.

Beautiful location and delicious lunch

We had a fantastic dinner. Very nice people and good service. The food was even better!

Great service and beautiful location

Updating my review to share some new photos from my latest visit. Ode aan de Amstel has been one of my favorite restaurants for special occasions — I’ve visited six times for the 5-course menu and have always loved its creativity and refinement. I’ve kept some photos from previous visits to show how good the dishes used to look and taste. Unfortunately, the quality seems to have dropped again in my last two or three visits. Some dishes were unbalanced (one too salty, another underseasoned, and the pork belly disappointing in texture). Maybe I was just unlucky, but for €63 (excluding drinks), the overall experience no longer feels worth it. I truly hope the restaurant regains the finesse and consistency that once made it stand out.

We had a great lunch here! The food was tasty, with a nice yeasty flavor and something for everyone. The staff was super friendly, and the pricing was very good for the quality. The restaurant is also in a great location. It was pretty empty during our visit, but it gets busier in the evenings. Definitely recommend checking it out.

The service is a bit hesitant, or is that intentional?

I’ve been here multiple times with family. The food is delicious and the terras is perfect for a weekend brunch when the weather is good. The service friendliness varies from time to time, but overall nice experience. It’s a stable place for us to come back to.

We tried the Sunday brunch which was very good. The scone was served with sour rather than clotted cream but was pretty good. No tea was served as part of the meal (a large pot would have been nice...). The eggs Benedict, French toast with strawberries and canelé with tropical fruit were also very good. The service was relaxed - I guess we could have been served faster if we were asked. The (decaf) coffee is really good!

A year ago we celebrated our wedding here and it was fantastic! Now, on our first wedding day, we were greeted by chef Carolina who had recognized our names on the reservation. We had an amazing 3-course dinner and a sweet surprise at the end. Everybody was so nice to us! 🥰 The food is great, the people are great. I can highly recommend this location for both events and regular dining. Many thanks to the staff who made our specials days even more special ❤️

Visited on a warm and sunny day and, oh boy, what a place right next to/ in the water! It's able to completely open its glass facade, facing the water, allowing a smooth breeze to cool you down. Cushions and pillows to relax and great, happy people to serve you their great food.

Everything was great till towards the end when we (a family of 3, with my little one 20 months old) felt that we were rushed to finish the dish and leave even though the whole restaurant is quite empty. Not sure if this is common Dutch service level, but we certainly don’t appreciate if someone come over within 5-10 mins to check on our last dish and even ask if we want to pack and go. Is this normal, guys? Help me understand the rationale here. Reply to the comment: 1. There is no language barrier as we both are speaking and typing in English. 2. The question was do you want to pack and go, and not if you want any dessert. 3. If we have finished our food, then why we were asked if we want to pack and go. I understand you are trying to de-escalate, but please don’t push the feedback back to your customer but instead, do something concrete, all these above are concrete actual feedback.

Delicious food and beautiful views along the water.

Sad! Here you go. There's plenty of room to sit. Then you hear there's no room. Simply awful. They don't appreciate this and I really don't want to wish these people any good. It's a shame, I hope you change in the future.

Beautiful place, especially in the summer, when you can sit on their lovely terrace or moor your boat. We recently went for a business lunch. Food: The smoked eel was decent, but the beetroot was overpowering. The Cubanito and Ode's Burger were fine, nothing special. With some water and a coke, it was €100 for two people. Service: We sat on the terrace for over 2.5 hours and had to ask several times if we could order something. There were plenty of staff around, but they were mainly busy with other things like setting tables and arranging things. Our plates and glasses were left on the table. When I wanted to pay, I was asked to go inside myself for the bill and to pay; something you don't expect at a place like Ode aan de Amstel.

We dined here again and it was excellent. Good, tasty dishes and friendly, attentive service. And excellent wines! If you sit by the window, you have a fantastic view of the Amstel River. We'll definitely be back!

I recommend this nice restaurant with this nice ambience.

The establishment offers an enjoyable dining experience with an exceptional view of the Amstel River. However, the provision of additional sun protection on the waterfront terrace would enhance the comfort of guests on sunny days.