Pepito Bar Tapas in Helmersbuurt

Excellent service, delicious food, 100% recommended

Highly recommended for couples or groups of friends

Just ate here. The food was delicious. Nothing to complain about. It was a bit pricey for the dishes, though. For example, 5 prawns for €14. And 4 meatballs for €13.50. Nice for a one-time visit, but not something I'll be returning to.

Super nice cozy vibe, staff is very friendly and the food is good! The artichoke dish is amazing!

Best food and best service! Thank you very much for the amazing dinner

Great little restaurant with amazing Spanish tapas! Wonderful staff. We enjoyed as much of the menu as we could including dessert. Everything was delicious.

Great night! Great atmosphere, great food and great service! Congratulations!

Lovely place with nice staff and very good food!

Excellent experience. Delicious tapas, top-notch service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything was perfect, I'll definitely be back!

A nice hidden gem in West. The gambas was so tasty that I had to order extra bread just for the sauce alone

Tasty tapas, esp enjoyed the 🥩 and fried artichokes, the great service from Nina and warm cosy atmosphere. Thanks for a great evening!

Very cool atmosphere, two great guys behind the bar, had a great evening!

Thank you! I was here for a casual tapas date night with my boyfriend and we came out of the place thinking about our next date here! Loved the small yet really cozy space, Spanish music and staff voices, authentic tapas (loved the jamon, Pollo al ajillo,pulpo)! I am sure I'll be back sooner than expected!! Thank you!

Food tastes amazing! Staff verry friendly. Cosy place and love the red wine sangria! The size of the dishes could be a bigger.

We make a reservation 10 days in advance for table for 2. Big surprise when the hostess says only has a min bar space for sitting us. So I don’t see the point of making a reservation. The space at the minibar was ridiculous to have a proper dinner and was two tables free, but we couldn’t have it even having a reserve for more than 10 days.Disappointing and ridiculous.

Would come here again for sure. Great service

We had a fantastic meal. We suggested a surprise menu with a bit of everything. The waitress was very accommodating and served delicious tapas. And definitely try the cheesecake for dessert 😘 Compliments to the chef and, of course, the service 👍. Tip: add a surprise menu to the menu 😉 Best regards, Dennis and Wilma

You feel good as soon as you come in! Warming welcome and easy peasy service! Good experience for the price. About the cuisine, everything was ok and typically spanish, as expected! The chef could add a bit of love to dishes though : not much ham in the jamon croquettas, not-that-fresh tortilla de patatas… It’s not enough to put a lot of salt everywhere…

I'm really sad to write this because I absolutely loved Pepito from the start—it was my go-to spot for great food, wine, and bringing friends. But after not visiting for six months, I came back and the food just wasn’t the same - bland, wrong seasoning, poor taste, produce tastes old. I truly hope you bring the quality back (as with the previous chef). I miss it, but without a change I won't be back.

most amazing tapas place in Amsterdam with great service and delicious food, we are always welcomed with a big smile and warm greetings!! would recommend to everyone! 🫶

Nice small tapas restaurant. Not an all you can eat, but just honest and delicious tapas. Highly recommended for a nice casual dinner

The atmosphere is quite nice, but the food is not worth at all the price. 12€ for a dry portion of tortilla it’s just an insult. Please avoid.

Food tastes good but the portions are not for sharing, they pretend. Wouldn't be a problem right away, only the price is for sharing. Are also mostly simple dishes served in bowls in the size where the extras normally go. Beers also small and all together it seems like you are eating in a miniature restaurant.

We were served by Joep who was very attentive, came to us before we had to ask, and was checking in if food was okay, topping up water, the food was good, the atmosphere great in the evening, but most of all the service from Joep made the night for us!

Not good food at all and on top of it micro portions for not small prices. 12 eur for this old tortilla de patatas that was just one small piece. Super rude to charge that much for half egg and half potato and on top of it was not fresh! Save your money and go somewhere else.

I’m Spanish therefore I tend to avoid Spanish restaurants as it’s difficult to compare fair. Today the food was solid, every dish was in point! I’m happy I took the risk and I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu.

I had lovely ending the afternoon at Pepito . Very cute and welcoming place … friendly staff and One of most delicious taps in Amsterdam . All the sea food was amazing … 10/10. Me happyyyyyyyyy

Great staff, good food. Good wine and drinks.

Only one takeaway after having dinner: OVERPRIZED 2 anchovies 14€? 4 prawns 14€?

Good food, good atmosphere and good service. We will return

Very nice atmosphere but quite mediocre food. Padron peppers and Manchego cheese was good, but all the other tapas we had- patatas bravas, pulpo, pan con tomate- lacked flavor.

Service and atmosphere were great, but the food was not. It was generally in poor taste

Apart from the fact that I think 100 euros for 5 tapas and 6 gnome beers is a lot of money. And not one of those dishes is spectacularly tasty. If you order bread with aioli (6 euros I believe), you will receive 1 baked baguette, which gives you 3 mini pieces of bread per person with a full container of sauce. What really bothers me is that this is the second time I came here. Like two at half past six and you are not allowed to sit at a table for two people, but have to sit at the bar or next to each other, along the wall. Really unpleasant, even though they have no reservations, they want to keep those tables free so that they can possibly make a three of them, or turn two twos into a four. When we left, the two of us were still free, by the way.... afterword: I read in another review: ridiculous, the beers cost 7.50. I thought that must be special beer, but no. I check my own bill and the small gnome beers, I think 150 ml, are 3.25. But the slightly larger size. just a little more than a vase, but certainly not half a liter or 400 ml, costing 7.50 each. Ridiculously expensive. Even for Amsterdam. And then you can't even get them filled to the brim. (I don't mean in terms of foam, but just the top centimeter no beer)

Delicious food and nice service! Great that you can also make reservations these days! I really can't agree with the review below. Bread certainly does not taste like a baked baguette. If there are two of you, it is super fun to sit at the bar and if you think the beers are too expensive: order a jug of sangria!! 😜 Finally, order the sirloin steak, which is not normally tasty 🤤

Dont know what the hype is about. The vibe is nice. But the food is mediocre. Churros were uneatable, sardines were old. Only good thing was the artichokes.

What a great find! Corner restaurant on a fairly quiet street close to the canal ring. Great vegetarian options, good wine collection. The cheesecake (made with manchego) is incredible. Would highly recommend!

One of the busiest tapas restaurants in Amsterdam! With a walk-in only concept, it's great that they manage to get full tables every evening, often with a line out the door! Because of the good stories I decided to take a look and had a great dinner. Would definitely recommend this over the average tapas places, although it is not a 'wow' effect that I somewhat expected given the crowds and hype

The food is great but the portions are minimal despite the price! The place is well furnished but very small. They made us sit stuck in a corner as if we were grounded! Prices are too high!!!

A beauty in the heart of Amsterdam! I highly recommend it for all Spanish tapas lovers.

So satisfied with the food and everything even though we needed to wait at the bar next door for the spot but worth it!

Acceptable food, excessive quality/price (5 garlic prawns €17). Very friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere was the best. A detail, the sparkling water, Vichy Catalan.

Super tasty, cozy and top service. Something for everyone: more than enough delicious options for vegetarians. Can't wait for the next one!

Nice food and great service, I had an amazing diner at pepito’s !

We ordered several tapas and I recommend the croquetas de queso/espinacas and the jamón ones, pepito de ternera and alcachofas. Do not recommend the tortilla de patatas or the calamari. Service was really good for Amsterdam and the environment is really beautiful. The place is little and do not accept reservations.

A little bit of Spain in Amsterdam and the best is Chef Nico and his grandmother's recipe for stewed meat with potatoes. We will return for sure! :)

Good food, nice place, nice service ✨

What a wonderful tent! Spanish atmosphere, good service and tasty dishes + cava. Iris is a winner and we will come back soon!

Very authentic and delicious Spanish tapas. The restaurants is small and when it gets crowded can become a bit uncomfortable. However the taste of the food compensates for it.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Great ambiance. Very friendly waiters.

Delicious tapas food and a great terrace with long sunshine.

Great spot for a spontaneous dinner! Delicious food. The best patatas bravas!!!

Nice cozy restaurant with a homely atmosphere. Simple menu with different tapas, something for everyone. The baguette with tomato, croquettes, padron peppers and octopus were my favorite. Friendly service too.

What a wonderful little restaurant this is Manuel, you have set this up wonderfully with your entire team. We will be back very soon. Back again in 2 weeks.

Great food, amazing service and nice atmosphere. The only negative is that there is not much space in the restaurant and it can feel crammed. Can recommend!

Popular place; good food and service.

Very nice tent nearby! You can just walk in (if there is room) without the hassle of reservations. The food is tasty, the service is nice and the atmosphere is good. You don't see that much in Amsterdam these days.

Nice tapas bar in Oud-West. Tasty tapas and very attentive service.

A good tapas bar. Service was good. We especially liked the artichokes.

The food is pretty mediocre. The tortilla was very dry. It is a Spanish bar with Cuban music

Nice vibe and decor. Friendly staff and good service. Food was good. We went for a mix of tapas including patatas bravas, pulpo, steak, jamon and tortilla. The white wine was great!

The tent itself has a nice atmosphere, the service is a 5, friendly but disinterested and passionless. The food is BAD for what you pay! The quality is par supermarket quality, nothing to write home about. Unfortunately a failing grade. Oh yes, 7.50 for a vase of beer 😮. Probably also cowardly heineken/water beer.

We arrived a few minutes before the kitchen closed and they treated us wonderfully. The atmosphere is pleasant and the food is very delicious… everything to recommend

Everything is the best!A little fast paced. The toilets need better towel system.

The atmosphere of this place makes me want to go back. A lot of staff who are working but only downside was they were forgetful. Ordered a dish which they forgot about, we asked about it two more times and it never came then it was still on the check so we had to get it removed. Otherwise all good

Long waiting lines but the amazing athmosphere, food and service balance it off ✌️

Way too busy, barely room to sit/eat. But still had a nice evening. Very friendly staff and every dish was delicious. Didn't expect it to be this good. But they really need to start working with reservations and time blocks. Had to walk around for an hour waiting for a spot. And then you see people just take 45 minutes to have a glass of wine. The system really needs to change.

Spanish bodega atmosphere, Musica Latina. Democratic price. Young and jovial Latin welcome.

So good. Food is jummie and wine is okay

My mother came on vacation to Amsterdam and we thought it was a good idea to come eat here, the food was great, the pepito, bravas and croquettes were spectacular but the waitress was horrible, the treatment from one of them was disastrous, she almost spilled the beer on me, Strange looks and very little education, if at least it says a Spanish restaurant, it treats the Spaniards who come to eat at the business well.

Tapas were pretty good, some hits and some misses. Service was friendly and quick! Small negative is the very cramp seating. Anyway, worth a try!

The selection of snacks is small, but prepared on time! Bomb chicken

Delicious tapas. Really different from other tapas places. Well seasoned and tender. Not dry. Overcrowded tent but with a super good atmosphere. Friendly staff and no long wait after ordering. Absolutely recommended.

Had a delicious meal at Pepitos. All the food tastes good and has a real Spanish atmosphere

Tasty tapas! We had the shrimps, the steak sandwich, cheese/spinach croquettes, asparagus and churros and the crèma Catalan was all super tasty. Sometimes you get more than you hope! Service also attentive.

Nice place to sit in the sun, was surprised by the quality of the dishes. This was great, we wanted to order more but we ran out of time and opportunity. But otherwise good atmosphere, good place

Had one of the best dining experiences here at Pepito. The food is not only flavorful and delicious but the people who work here are genuine and want you to enjoy their food- It creates such a lovely atmosphere. You’re missing out if you do not try this place!

Everything is good, it reminds you of Spanish flavors but the tapas are very very very scarce for the price they have

We had a delicious meal, every dish was perfect. Enjoyed the atmosphere, the interior and the service! Very nice addition to the neighborhood. We will definitely come back here.

Pepito Tapas in Amsterdam is a tapas lover's paradise. From classic favorites to adventurous delights, each dish bursts with flavor and freshness. The cozy ambiance and attentive service only enhance the experience. Don't miss the Tarta de queso —it's a standout! This hidden gem is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Spain in Amsterdam.

Good service, tasty food! Recommended

Disappointed by how the valentine's night was managed. With empty spots visible, yet it was fully booked somehow even though they don't take reservations. They weren't supposed to get reservations, at least in theory. We went relatively early and we could clearly see they had empty spaces. However, we were told that it was fully booked. Of course they told us that those empty spots were "booked" in advance and that the waiting list was long. Sure. But if you don't take reservations you don't take them at all. Otherwise, tell me you do that and I would have booked mine before hand as well. I felt I wasn't welcome just because I followed the rules while others seemed more special than us. I wonder why. It was very unpleasant especially for my partner who was really looking forward to going to your restaurant that night.

Wonderful experience on Valentine's Day! After having to wait a while, we were able to get a spot via a waiting list and we are glad we waited for this. The food is exceptionally good and was all prepared by two lovely chefs in front of our eyes! The service by the two gentlemen was very friendly, fast and they were up for a nice chat between the hustle and bustle. The atmosphere is cozy and gives the feeling that you are in the middle of Spain! Keep up the good work team Pepito and see you soon!!

Super nice tent, not big and nice staff, and not to forget: very tasty food. We will definitely go back here again!

The food was extremely good, very nice service. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam! P.s. the desserts are amazing!!

A m a z i n g food and service! It's a total YES! It is necessary to go at least once a week💜💜💜💜! 😍

First time I gave a Spanish restaurant outside of Spain a chance and what a disappointment. From a Spaniard I can say the pan con tomate was warm? Not really the point. The pollo Al ajillo a typical dish your grandma would make with lots of oil and garlic had neither. Was basically just a dried piece of chicken leg? The tortilla (this hurt my Spanish soul) looked more like a Chinese scallion pancake except instead of scallions there were potatoes and the taste was inexistente. The only thing that could be salvaged were the croquetas. To conclude if you want to have just a drink and croquetas this is a great place. If you want to eat stay home.

Had a great experience at Peptio. Delicious food and perfect service, highly recommended!

The food smell really good in the place but goddamm how full of themselves they are, 2 hours on the waiting list and still nothing, so basically if you are not Dutch or friend with someone forget it. Thank you next!

Delicious tapas! Also a very nice and cozy place. I will definitely come here more often!!

Super tasty food and a super nice atmosphere. Service is also great. All in all highly recommended!!. I'll definitely return!!

What a passion, processed in a beautiful business in the heart of Amsterdam. The white Sangria makes you feel like you are on the Ramblas. the Steak alla Pepito melts on the tongue. And goes perfectly with the delicious drinks. And there is also plenty for vegetarian lovers! Thank you for the warm and pleasant experience.

Had a really great evening with incredibly delicious food! Everything is correct. The atmosphere is good. Good service and the best Sangria in Amsterdam👍🏻 5 stars

Super nice atmosphere and delicious food! Recommended!

Amazing restaurant with amazing atmosphere. Food is mindblowing and service outstanding ❤️❤️❤️

Absolutely delighted with this tapas restaurant in the center of Amsterdam. The traditional tapas menu is impressive and the food is exceptionally tasty. And the cozy, intimate atmosphere makes you feel like you're on vacation. After three visits it remains top top top!

Delicious tapas and a nice atmosphere! Price-quality ratio is top!! I'll come back more often :)

They kicked us at 23:40 because they wanted to close already. The bar was supposed to stay open until 1 am. Also they took the music off and were rude the last minutes because of it. Loved this place, never again

Amazing tapas bar with a great atmosphere and service. The shitake mushroom and steak sandwich were outstanding. The setting gives it a cosy bar vibe and they keep serving drinks until the last people leave. A must-visit!

Erg leuk klein restaurant super vriendelijk en lekker eten.

Geweldige sfeer! De leukste obers van de stad en oprecht lekker eten!