Rafi in Jordaan

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

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.

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..

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!

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

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.

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!

What a disappointing experience! Ordered two pizzas (€32,=...) which were lukewarm and the size of a children's pizza..... Burnt bottoms... Totally uninspired! Well...this was really the last time Rafi...

We had a wonderful meal at Rafi's. Highly recommended. We will definitely come back again.

The pizza is too delicious, really delicious

Top service, quality and value. 100% Highly recommended

I'm going there soon with my other friends! Awesome!!!

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

Have a good stay! Located in a quiet area, a few minutes' walk from the busy center. Very friendly staff and the food is delicious here too!

Wonderful dinner here. We were on a 5-day trip to Amsterdam and staying in the area, found this restaurant on the last night. The lasagna was about the best I had, they had it spiced up exactly correctly. My wife had the prawns in Marsala and those were divine. Had we found this on our first night in Amsterdam, we would have returned multiple times - it was that delicious.

Our first evening in the city and picked Rafi from Google map close to our B&B at random. OK, the chef was poorly and only had pizza but it was lovely.

Wonderful place to spend some time. No frills but excellent food and wine. Children playing, parents having some peace and quiet, etc. Feels like a community center where you like to come

Everything from the antipasti to the coffee and desserts was excellent. The sauces and the pasta are exquisite. I can only recommend the place, we will be back soon.

I always go there for pasta and their handmade souffle. Soooooo tasty!

Good food, lovely service. Two stars because of a shouting group of drunken brats. Management should say something about this/do something about it.

Lovely Italian Pizzeria with warm authentic feel and wonderful pizza

Ordered pizza salami via ubereats. In the 15 years that I have lived in Amsterdam I have tried quite a few different restaurants and by far this was the dirtiest and dryest pizza I have ever tried. Can't believe this place has positive reviews, what bad taste you have. I just got back from holiday and after all those plane meals I felt like having a delicious pizza. The airplane meals were better than this pizza. Unbelievable. Because I was very hungry and the pizza tasted too dry, I added mayonnaise and sirachi. Called the restaurant and all they could say was that I can get a free dessert the next time I order something from them. As if I would try something again after this pizza :s

Cozy restaurant, super tasty food and very friendly staff

Really nice peoples, nice food, we had really good time in this restaurant. Thanks

I recommend 100%! The dishes were very good and the staff took great care. The tiramisu is excellent!

Lovely tent in a great area. Great terrace in the summer and nice service! Walt and Dad completely happy.

- They make stuff on the spot and you can see it - Portions are more generous than rest of Italian joints around - Location is one of the best, coziest and very local - In terms of improving, wine can be much better quality, just team up with ASOP guys 😅

The tastiest pizza they had ever eaten, according to the children.

The pizzas were amazing! Thin, crisp just perfect! The atmosphere was cozy it had this small family owned business vibe.

Great spot! We had a delicious meal with a good friend and the service was great. After a while they realized that we had a lot to discuss and couldn't get to the menu. So they allowed us to feel at ease and we enjoyed a delicious meal at our own pace.

Great authentic Italian restaurant! The food was fresh & everything felt homemade. The staff was attentive and helpful. Price is very affordable given the quality & being near Amsterdam centre. Grazie mille!

The art of good Italian product. With my girlfriend we opted for simple, Lasagna and Pasta Carbonara. Simple, effective, the product is well crafted, the cheese is tasty, the dish is unique, the flavors and presentation are there. In addition we had a Tiramisu, too bad it is good but presented in a canteen glass, it breaks the charm. With a glass of wine and a coke for two we left for €20 and a few each. Honest.

Nice Italian restaurant, very tasty at a fair price

Went here for dinner on a Friday and was absolutely pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere. Located in a quaint street in the Jordaan. The moment we sat down, they served some homemade focaccia with olives. We shared some shrimps and ravioli, pappardelle with tenderloin, quattro formaggi pizza, and tiramisu for dessert. Everything tasted delicious and portion sizes were also good. Would definitely come back!

We discovered the Italian restaurant Rafi in the middle of the canals of Amsterdam - small, cozy, individual, with a great atmosphere. The soft lighting and lovingly designed details invite you to feel good, linger and enjoy. Very friendly and charming service, excellent food🍷✨ Authentic and absolutely recommended! Grazie mille, Rafi! 😍

Kind staff, authentic Italian food, served quickly in a very cozy environment. Totally recommended

Super tasty food! Atmospheric and cozy. Recommended!!

Good Italian home cooking and a warm atmosphere. It is also very appreciated by the neighborhood and Rafi & team are very considerate and friendly.

Trusted neighborhood pizza spot situated right off the Palmgracht and next to a playground, where your kids can play while you dine. Excellent Italian at a good price!

Eten was top, gezellig tentje, service was minder doordat er maar één iemand in de bediening stond

Heerlijk gegeten in een gezellige Italiaanse setting. Mooie variatie aan gerechten.

Fantastic, medium portions of rich food with creative combinations and presentation. Good service without being overwhelming. I would recommend the fungi appetizer. Decently priced too, we got 2 drinks, 2 appetizers and an entree for $50 Euro. Lots of vegetarian too, but almost everything has dairy

Ruhige, angenehme Atmosphäre, eine schöne Auszeit vom Trubel der Stadt. Das Essen ist HERVORRAGEND! Auch schön mit Kindern, da der Spielplatz direkt dort ist und die Straße ruhig

Ein sehr schöner Platz, nur einen kleinen Schritt vom Trubel der Innenstadt entfernt. Wir kommen gerne wieder

Very nice Italian restaurant with very good terrace in an amazing and beautiful neighbourhood. Not very crowded for being Amsterdam. Definitely worth it eating there and explore the area later I will come back

Sat here for hours reading my book. Friendly service. Tasty risotto. Opera singer came by for one song. Great place for a relaxed moment in Amsterdam.

Lovely ambiance. Good food. Great service. Always a pleasure.

Altijd heerlijk, zeker een vd lekkerste restaurants in de jordaan, de pizza's doen me denken aan de pizza's in Napels en de Amalfikust dus dat is het grootste compliment wat ik kan geven, als je die pizza's kent. Maar de andere gerechten ook een feestje voor de smaakpapillen. Rafi we love you......groetjes Danielle Batoul en Mischa

The food was delicious but I am annoyed by the presentation of Lasagna. I have never seen a lasagna in one plate for 2 people. It was very challenging to distribute it to plates. Other than that, all is okay.

Not impressed by the food. The pizza has basil as an ingredient and they mean that one leaf. The look speaks how the pizzas are. The staff are friendly and nice though.

We zijn maandag geweest. Het was rustig. De service was vriendelijke en snel. Eten was heerlijk. Ik had carbonara omdat ik bij de keuringsdienst had gezien dat het meestal niet het Original is. Maar dat hadden ze hier en het was veraasend anders maar super lekker

We showed up without a reservation for sitting inside, we were offered a table outside, it was breezy and cool but took it anyway as we were referred by a local. Our server treated us as tho we had a reservation and moved us inside as soon as he could. The food was amazing, pizza and stuffed mushrooms, came out fast. He was the only server working 16 tables, smiling the whole time, very pleasant staff all around. Will definitely eat here again!

Delicious pasta in a homely setting. Good value for the quality of food!