Rafi in Jordaan

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Atmosphere was amazing. I love this place.

Authentic Italian food in the quiet and charming Jordaan neighborhood. Service was great and the restaurant itself is super cozy and quaint.

We had a family from Germany, Australia and Holland. We all met here and it was fabulous! The food was amazing, ❤️❤️ We had pastas, we had amazing pizzas , we had risotto’s.. Flavours were stunning !! We had such fabulous food ❤️❤️❤️. The staff were caring, attentive and embraced us all.💪🏻💪🏻 We had the most fabulous evening at your restaurant,😘😘 Thank you so much Raffi 😍

Delicious food, quality! Top service!

Great local neighborhood vibe. We have been coming here for 14 years, even before Lucca was taken over by Rafi, after which we gave up trying to order anything but the pizzas. Now, however, unfortunately, the pizzas are also inedible. Tonight we suffered rancid truffle oil, spoiled, wet porcini from the freezer, poor dough, just terrible. Any Italian would stop after the first bite. There are so many truly authentic Italian restaurants and award winning pizzerias in Amsterdam that there is no rational reason to come here, unless you just want to check out a local Jordaan neighborhood Amsterdam vibe.

We had dinner on the terrace here recently. Cozy atmosphere and the food is delicious!

We had a nice evening. The service was a bit disorganized, but it was handled with humor. The dishes were warm and well-seasoned. We will be back.

Food and service were fabulous. This is not the place to skip dessert, either 😋

I had been searching for delicious Italian food in Amsterdam for a long time, and as someone who absolutely loves Italian culture and Italian cuisine, this restaurant exceeded all my expectations. The pizza, sea bass, and pasta were all incredibly delicious 😋😋😋😋😋 This is my fifth day in Amsterdam, and since I arrived, this has honestly been one of the best meals I’ve had. I will definitely keep coming back every time ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for your kindness, great service, and amazing food 🫶🏻

Delicious food, good service, and when the weather is nice, the children can play happily in the playground right outside, while you have a good view of them from the terrace. This way, mom and dad can enjoy some time together too. Highly recommended!

Best cosy neighborhood vibes, amazing food and best service in town

Excellent restaurant, welcoming atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Small and cozy, but it can get noisy because the tables are very close together. The service was excellent; they made room for us because the person who had made the reservation didn't show up. The waiter who served us was fantastic and spoke to us in Argentinian Spanish. The pizza was delicious, and we didn't order the pasta, but it looked amazing.

We had a delicious meal, and the staff was great too. Definitely recommended!!

Food wasn’t that good at all!! Meal arrived like 10 minutes after we ordered - that’s too fast fort the pasta and sauce to be fresh! The carbonara wasn’t creamy at all - the eggs were cooking in my sauce while I was eating, the sauce was more like an omelet. The creamy truffle pasta was clearly cheap truffle oil in heavy cream… We had two plates of pasta, two Aperol Spritz and one bottle of water for 74€ - which I find VERY expensive for what it is. And having people paying 30€ in advance to book a table is kind of a red flag - I’ve never seen that anywhere else in Amsterdam.

Had a delicious meal, service was top-notch!!

Had a delicious meal with great recommendations from our waiter Matties. Received great recommendations and top-notch service.

Awesome service, absolutely delicious food!

Fantastic service from Matthias and the crew. Amazingly delicious food!

Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience. The pizza was mediocre at best and quite dry, lacking flavor and freshness. We were seated outside, and the table hadn’t been cleaned from previous guests, which already set a poor tone. On top of that, no utensils or napkins were provided, and we had to ask for basic items. Service was particularly frustrating - we asked two different waiters for a bottle of water, twice, and it still never arrived. Maybe they pay more attention to those who sit inside, but overall, the combination of poor service and underwhelming food makes it hard to recommend this place.

Love this place. Doesn’t reach for the stars and that might be the best part about it. Simpel, good vibes, very kind staff, good price value - we will be back to one of our absolute favorietes in the Jordaan neighborhood.

Very good little gem in a quiet area in the Jordaan..

Terribly bad and disorganized. Ordered three pizzas and waited over 60 minutes, only to be told they'd "forgotten" my order... could I wait another 30 minutes?! You'd think you'd be at the front of the line, especially since you'd already paid. But no. I'm still waiting for a refund from December 29th.

Came here on valentines and it was the most amazing experience. I really mean it when I say that. The area was lovely with it being quite yet beautiful. The arrival had heart balloons attached to each seat and the most amazing decor. I really wanted to thank the man working on the valentines night, I did ask his name but have forgotten now haha. He was a gem and really made the experience better in any way possible so really want to thank him!!!!

Very cozy, great service and really delicious Italian food, highly recommended!

We are two French women staying in Amsterdam and had booked a table at this restaurant with a €30 deposit. Unfortunately, on the day of our reservation, it was snowing heavily and we had no way to get to the restaurant safely. We informed them, clearly explaining the exceptional circumstances. Despite this, they categorically refused to refund even part of the deposit, without any understanding or gesture of goodwill. I understand that there are conditions attached to reservations, but a minimum of flexibility and humanity in a situation beyond our control would have been appreciated. We are very disappointed by this complete lack of consideration.

It's such a shame they don't have many tables! We ate here last Thursday, but unfortunately, we were in a bit of a hurry. The staff was very considerate, polite, spontaneous, and friendly... my favorite restaurant!

We ordered 2 bottles of wine! They wouldn't even pour it for us. The food was average

Really cute Italian restaurant. Nice neighborhood feel. Pasta was great. Going to go back to try the pizza.

I wasn't happy at first, but I was promptly given a new plate of pasta. Very nice.

Everyone say that french people are complicated, but i went there with my girlfriend and it was amazing. Food and drink were really nice. The waiters were friendly. Really good experience. We wish a merry christmas to the restaurant’s team !

The most quaint, cosy and friendly local Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. The food was authentic and the service was amazing, they were so nice and friendly! We felt very welcomed all the way from Australia!!

Good Italian home cooking and a warm atmosphere. It's also highly appreciated by the neighborhood, and Rafi and his team are very attentive and friendly.

Rafi was so nice and welcoming! Delicious pasta and dessert, it was well worth the walk from our hotel. I will definitely be back!

A superb experience. The restaurant is intimate, with very pleasant servers who always have a genuine smile. The food is delicious. I highly recommend it!!! My only slight complaint, as I'm sensitive to noise, is that when the restaurant is full, it can get quite noisy.

Here I had the most delicious tiramisu I've ever eaten.

Wonderful and witty service and cozy food.

Incredible food and super friendly staff! Very cozy inside and overall a really nice spot for dinner

If you’re looking for a great spot to eat in Amsterdam, this Italian restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The food is fresh and flavorful, with classic dishes like pasta and pizza that taste genuinely homemade. Prices are fair and feel normal for the city, nothing exaggerated. They also have a nice selection of wines that pair well with the meals. Overall, a comfortable place with good atmosphere and quality food. We would happily come back.

THIS IS NOT AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. I've lived here for two years and have never eaten so badly. I ordered tagliatelle with disgusting porcini mushrooms; the mushrooms were clearly frozen, flavorless, and served with a white sauce that was probably pre-packaged. I also tried my friend's linguine with clams, and it was just water and broth. This is clearly a place that pretends to be Italian, but it's NOT. They even gave me dirty looks and said NO when I finally asked for tap water! Simply shameful! If I could give a 0, I would.

Wonderful place to eat at and great service. Highly recommended

Rafi and his team are wonderful, amazing service and super friendly. The food even exceeds this! The Nduja and Burrata was one of the best pastas I’ve eaten and I have lived in Italy. The wine and desserts are also amazing. If you are in Amsterdam, I recommend to go.

I became very ill after eating their “gluten-free” pasta. I informed the waiter that I have coeliac disease and cannot have any gluten, even in small amounts. I was assured the dish was safe, but I had a severe reaction later that night. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this place to anyone with food allergies or coeliac disease, as the gluten-free labeling does not seem reliable.

Delicious food, a super nice place to sit, and lots of gluten-free options! (A lot of gluten-free options; they can make almost all pasta gluten-free.)

We were visiting Amsterdam for vacation from Canada, thought to have a nice dinner for our last night. The waitress was very rude and scolded me for drinking some tap water I had in my bag. I had purchased a drink, meal, and dessert. She then abandoned our table and had another server take over (she was lovely). The waitress continued to give dirty looks from across the room. It made the environment very uncomfortable. An unfortunate place to spend our last night in Amsterdam.

Really enjoyed the local experience, eating in a quiet neighborhood on patio tables and chairs. Food was good and our server was great!

Great food and great service!! We really enjoyed it. And thanks for the advice for our Italian vacation!

Great restaurant, and above all a top boss

Pizza and pasta was perfect, location is great!

The waiter who was a bald, middle-aged man, was repeatedly inappropriate and made me feel very uncomfortable throughout my visit. While I was simply trying to place my order, he lifted my glasses off my face and put them on my forehead so that he could see my eyes and said, “That’s better,” which was an immediate red flag. Later, while I was on the phone with a friend, he tapped me on the head and placed his hand on my neck and told me to “eat” instead of talking to my friend on the phone. This is completely unacceptable behavior as a waiter towards a customer. I was alone and he was completely taking advantage of me and the situation in a forceful way (Keep in mind I am also 30 years younger than this man). I am a young boy in my 20’s who’s traveling alone and then I have this waiter who is double my age, who will not leave me alone or be respectful or professional. No waiter in their profession has the right to put any sort of hands on someone. Then 5 minutes later he came back to my table and started asking me personal questions like where I was staying and what road I was staying on. This made me feel very unsafe and even more vulnerable. I felt so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early, didn’t finish my food, and had to tell him that I had a boyfriend to get him to back off. This experience was upsetting and completely ruined what should have been a relaxing meal. I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially solo diners.

I had such a delicious meal here! Highly recommended! I was a bit taken aback by the waitress who seemed a bit unimpressed, but the other staff were very friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.

Delicious food, friendly staff, low key neighborhood spot. A welcome break from the dense touristy areas. The best meal we had in our whole trip!

Rafi is a cozy, family-run Italian restaurant that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. You can taste the passion in every dish – fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and recipes that feel like they’ve been passed down through generations. The service was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it a perfect spot to slow down and savor your meal. Highly recommend supporting this local favorite if you’re in the area! #SupportLocal #ItalianFoodAmsterdam #FamilyRunRestaurant #HiddenGem #AmsterdamEats #AuthenticItalian #LocalLove #EatLikeALocal #iykyk

A few months ago we had dinner here with some friends and what a great time we had! We had some starters to share and some main courses which we also shared. The portions were good in size, I personally found the charcuterie a bit less, but that is personal taste. At the end we all wanted a scroppino which unfortunately was gone, but unbelievable, the (I think) owner or manager then went and made it by hand! Really great service, thanks!

Food and service is excellent. A must go to Italian restaurant around a peaceful corner of jordaan.

The food was really delicious, that is of course the most important thing. The atmosphere was fine, but a little feedback was that the door was often opened and closed which made it quite cold.

Nice spot in a quiet neighborhood, food is decent

The food was really good and reasonably priced for the area. Unfortunately, there was a small hair in my dish, but otherwise everything was great.

Fine typical Italian restaurant. The service was excellent. Reservations are an advantage as the restaurant is very popular. We went there for dinner as a family.

Febr. 4, 2024 Again, a nice good dinner, friendly service....good Italian food Oct. 15, 2023 We had such a great dinner there tonight, Daan & Rafi are friendly service minded guys. The Italian food is amazing, a real treat.

Very good place, good service and delicious food 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

Super delicious pizza pollo pesto!!! And what nice service!

Always on the lookout for a trattoria with a relaxed, quiet vibe, serving italian signature dishes prepared with care by people who respect the cuisine. Rafi is just such a place. A local place, away from the tourists, and the 2 pasta dishes we had were great. Go for the "local" vibe and good food, and you won't be disappointed. We'll be back. And now, 3 months later, we ARE back. This time, Rafi is rammed, full of local s having a good time. The bible is friendly and relaxed. The pizza here is thin crust .. wafer thin, and the toppings are full of flavour .. Pollo Pesto, and Quatro Stagione were both very good. We'll be back, again.

I thought the food and wine were mediocre, the atmosphere was similar. Service was ok. Unfortunately I can't make more of it 😏

Came here for valentines dinner with my boyfriend. We sat down and were served a appetitizer bread but were then asked was it okay to move table to sit a bigger party (I had made a booking by the way). We didn’t get any help moving our water or bread, coats bags etc. The food was lovely, the lasagna is quite small so I wouldn’t recommend if you’re starving. Good wine menu. Table share really close together, it’s a very small restaurant but I feel like they may have tried to fit in more tables and chairs than they should have. The servers kept hitting off me as they walked by.

Blessed! Incredibly tasty pasta, crispy pizza. Next time I will take a different pasta, because they have a delicious selection. Nice atmosphere, pleasant service.

Sleepy pizza delivered very late, it was undercooked, cold salami in the supermarket is tastier, way too much dirty cheese, weak lasagna fell apart and dirty tomato sous, I had a stomach ache one night

Great location for an evening of Italian food.

Cozy place on a quiet street in the Jordaan, delicious authentic pizzas, excellent service!

Marilyn and I have been eating at Rafi since it opened years ago. The owner and the staff are always attentive. Also, the food was excellent as always.

Everything is perfect.I will come back next time. Pizza is very delicious.

Traditional Italian place and the food was great!

We had a lasagna and a melanzane delivered. We each took one bite of our respective meal and immediately threw out the whole meal. Absolutely disgusting! Super oily, burnt and I don't know what this was, but it had nothing to do with lasagna, melanzane, or Italian in general. Unfortunately a complete waste of money!!!

Good ambiance, friendly staff and tasty food. Top tent!

Definitely a place to eat in Amsterdam! Cozy and cozy atmosphere. Food good quality and consistent, never disappoints! And Rafi and the staff are also great people, highly recommended!!

Pappardelle with braised beef and pistachio tiramisu sent me to heaven! Forgot to make pics

Lovely atmosphere and delicious celebration pizza. Only point of attention were the drinks,the aperol and negroni could have been a better for the price

Worst Italian I’ve had in Amsterdam. The bruschetta was soggy, like it had been submerged in water & the pizza was as cold as a fridge. Shocking..

What wonderful little Italian spot. We stumbled in here because it was close to where we are staying. Love delicious surprises! Ambiance is great. Service good. Food comforting and tasty. You must order the pappardella fileto. It’s terrific.

The food has been very nice ! You should definitely try the tiramisu. A special note to the chef that has made great efforts to accommodate the food to my allergies. This is so nice and made a big difference to my meal. Thank you so much !

Really bang average if not below average experience. Granted it was a Monday night so emptier than usual. Firstly, you can’t opt for tap water, you have to pay for still or sparkling which by the standards of everything else is a joke. Another dining couple had their pet kitten on the table which isn’t hygienic and the waitress was holding the cat in between serving. The wine was not bad, actually probably the best thing about the dinner. We opted for a pizza and pasta dish which for the price was not worth it as you can buy better in the supermarket. The pasta and ingredients were not fresh at all and it was served lukewarm to the point it wasn’t worth eating. The waiter cleared the half eaten plate and wasn’t even prompted to check if our food was okay so we politely paid and then gave our feedback at the end and swiftly left.

Located in a quiet neighbourhood, away from the hustle and bustle of amsterdam touristy areas.

Amazing food in a lovely little restaurant. Pasta was phenomenal and service was excellent.

Scandalous! Even a wrap has a thicker dough than this pizza. Not available by phone!

Fantastic! Wow! We loved the food and atmosphere. Amazing service as well. We were in Amsterdam for only 4 nights and ate here twice which we never do. The 3 of us tried many different appetizers, pastas and pizzas and all were excellent. Even though we are from Texas we felt like locals since Rafi and crew was so friendly. Make a reservation! I recommend this excellent Italian restaurant to anyone who is nearby and far.

Delicious thin crust pizza. We are going back tonight to try the pasta.

We live nearby and the staff is very helpful and service-oriented, friendly and the restaurant “dog friendly” I'm missing some vegan options on the menu (3 stars) who knows, maybe a small point for improvement, otherwise no real background music for a quiet meal. Tasty pizza for there or take away.. Good wines.. prosecco a little less but many drinks on the menu to compensate. Don't ask for a glass of water, only serve bottled water. Still sharing in the review

Great Italian in the Jordan. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Food is tasty and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming.

We stayed one night on the Brouwersgracht and were looking for an opportunity outside the hustle and bustle where you could enjoy a nice meal. Well, we found it. We sat outside on the terrace, at first the weather was lovely, but it started to rain just as we were sipping wine. Unfortunately there was no room inside, but the very friendly staff did everything they could to ensure that we sat dry under the parasol. We had a delicious meal, the pastas are fantastic.

First time there and really loved it The pizza was amazing

Visited again after 2 years. Absolutely no regrets. The food tastes better than in Italy. Personally, I like the sea bass the most as a fish package with herbs and vegetables from the oven "Spigola". And Rafi is always up for a chat. It remains highly recommended. And when the weather is dry, the children can play in the playground opposite.

Food excellent as always especially the fish made in parchment paper.

Everything was amazing , the pizza caprese i carne and the pasta carbonara are my favourites ones !!

Had a wonderful evening in this neighborhood café/pizzeria. Nice service from a young man and a lovely seat in the sun. Will come back soon

Best pizza in Amsterdam, have eaten there 10 times already! In addition to the food and the hospitable informal service, the restaurant is located in a very nice, child-friendly and relaxed part of the Jordaan. Highly recommended!

Probably the best pizza, I was esting for years!

Our experience was nothing but perfection! We were visiting my sister and father in law and the 7 of us had made a reservation with our two young children, 3 and 6. They insisted they eat outside on their own, we agreed since we could see them directly through the window. Rafi took it upon himself to go out and serve them himself and was so friendly and sweet to them. Beyond that the food was delicious and service was great! The carpaccio was amazing; the pesto may have been the best I’ve ever had, so creamy. Carbonara was perfect! What a great meal and experience, will definitely be coming back and recommending to everyone!

Ordered Pizza on uber eats and delivered fast. Both Pizzas were fresh and very tasty! I will order again :)

My favorite Italian place in our neighbourhood! Especially in the summer great to sit outside on the square. Delicious dishes from pizza to pasta and very friendly staff.

Very god pizza! We tried 4 types all delicious!