Restaurant Black Olive Amsterdam in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage

Amazing Experience!!! We were a group of 21, and we had dinner at Black Olive as part of our team event. The team at Black Olive took amazing care of us from start to finish. Communication was super clear, and everything ran so smoothly. Kostas was incredibly warm and attentive, with a sharp eye for detail that made the evening even more special. Everyone on the staff was friendly, welcoming, and professional. And the food was absolutely delicious! Every single person in our group was more than satisfied. Highly recommend for large groups or any occasion! We would definitely come back!

It’s a wonderful place with an amazing owner and staff who make you feel valued. Every time I visit Amsterdam, I make sure to stop by. I always have a great time enjoying delicious food and the warm, friendly atmosphere. Thank you for all your hard work! Ellerinize emeğinize sağlık ☺️

Great quality meats. Bread could ne better.

Great food and service. Tasty Mediterranean meal

We had a wonderful meal at Black Olive, and were truly amazed by the flavors and dishes. The cigar pastry (with feta) was a delicious starter. A delicious tomato tapenade and chicken tapenade were provided by the house. The main courses were very tasty. The chocolate mousse was delicious afterward. The atmosphere was lovely and the service very attentive and friendly! Highly recommended!

The food tasted good, the price was good and Jairo provided excellent service.

Sis kebap and Adana are great. Service is very good. Owners take care of the guests themselves. One of the best places in Amsterdam to experience decent Turkish food and Raki. Recommended.

Top notch service and delicious food!! I had a wonderful celebration with my loved ones and the staff and the chef really made us feel welcome! The chicken fillet and the fresh baklava were exceptional! (My Turkish dad approved highly) Also beautiful interior & atmosphere, will definitely come again and recommend!☺️

I had dinner with a friend for her birthday. The staff was very warm and friendly. They came by promptly, as did the chef. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We always order the lamb chops. They were exceptionally well-prepared! We'll be back!

Delicious food and very friendly service. Highly recommended! We will definitely be back.

We went here for a team outing. We opted for a package deal. We had a wonderful time. The atmosphere was relaxed, not too noisy. After dinner, colleagues were able to linger at the table, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

I ordered Chicken Kabobs. I often make Chicken Kabobs at home, but not like these. I did realize my Kabobs were so lacking. Now I'm upset with myself. I'll have to rethink my life. I try to be a good person but now I'm not so sure.

The food and service were great. Thank you for the refreshments too.

One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam

If you find yourself in Amsterdam, especially around Rembrandtsplien and wondering where to eat then I strongly suggest you take a short walk to The Black Olive. I visited this restaurant on a bit of an off chance with friends and the restaurant was busy but the very friendly staff quickly accommodated us. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I think this restaurant is a bit of a hidden gem and well worth a visit. I am in Amsterdam quite often and I will definitely be back to The Black Olive.

Little Turkey in Amsterdam! Very polite staff! And extremely delicious dishes! The taste of each dish was very rich and incredible. The meat deserves special attention. I had an incredible pleasure! Thank you!

Most amazing food I've ever eaten. My partner and I visited both nights we were in Amsterdam because we loved it so much.

One of the best places in Amsterdam. Recommend

I really enjoyed my meal here! The restaurant has a charming atmosphere, and from the moment you walk in, you feel welcome. The lamb kafta was delicious, the wine paired perfectly, and the baklava for dessert completed the evening. The service was not only friendly but also very pleasant and attentive, which made the experience extra special. Highly recommended!

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Great service and delicious food

Our party of 4 had amazing food on 2 separate evening occasions. Staff very friendly. They provided complimentary dips with bread while we waited for our meal to be cooked. They also supplied complimentary dessert.

Was pleasantly surprised with the food and service here after we decided not to visit another restaurant around the corner based on their menu. Found Black Olive to be near by and was greeted with friendly service and great food. The black olive mix was great tasting with different types of grilled meats which was seasoned welled with wonderful flavors. So good that we back a second time before departing Amsterdam and had the lamb shoulder for two. It was enough for three. The best restaurant we found in Amsterdam during our four day stay

The portions were generous and delicious 💓 We ordered the roasted lamb shoulder for two, and it was absolutely stunning! The soup appetizer was also excellent! The service was excellent too! Come and experience it for yourself 👍

Great food, the service was really attentive and quick, the ambiance was very nice (restaurant was full). Really recommend the place, the staff and the food!

Delicious food, with friendly service. We had a wonderful birthday evening, thanks!

A wonderful restaurant. The owner and the staff were all very hospitable. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the food were very nice. Many treats came to our table.

Black Olive, which we visited for dinner during our trip to Amsterdam, was a quiet and cozy restaurant. We ordered the Black Olive Mix and the salmon asparagus dish. The meat was well-cooked and flavorful in various ways, and the salmon was moist and went well with the refreshing lemon dill sauce. The food was all of high quality and the portions were generous, so we were satisfied. The staff was friendly and explained things in English well, so it was easy to order, and the service was good overall. It is a restaurant that I would like to recommend when you want to enjoy a proper meal in Amsterdam, as it has the perfect balance of atmosphere, taste, and service.

Restaurant shares most of it's menu with the next door "brother"-restaurant "Olijfje". Excellent food, friendly and welcoming staff. We came without reservation and the host managed to slot us in for 1.5 hours even though he had a full restaurant with even a small wedding reception, booking is definitely recommended. We even received a small chocolate desert on the house. That was a very nice touch that I have never seen in any other restaurant.

The atmosphere at Black Olive is absolutely beautiful – stylish, warm, and welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The food was outstanding – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish was a delight! If we come back to Amsterdam, we’ll definitely visit again. Thank you for a fantastic evening! 🙏

The food was delicious. We had a delicious lamb chop. The service was also fast, and we were delighted with their friendly service and extra treats. Thank you for experiencing Turkish cuisine abroad at such a superior venue and with such delicious flavor. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Amsterdam.

It is the best Turkish but European restaurant you can find in Amsterdam. Food and appetizers are delicious. We ate lamb shoulder and chops, it was very good. We would like to thank the owner Mr. Can and his brother Mr. Ender. Attention and service are at the highest level. Be sure to try it.

Top class food and service. Absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Red Lentil soup and Chicken salad may sound unexciting but these guys turned both into an assault on the senses! Top location, incredible food, superb service. What's not to love about Black Olive.

The customer service was superb, the service was superb, and the food was beyond magnificent and delicious. I haven't had such delicious lamb shish and chicken shish in all my years. Their secret is to make a special marinade, fresh daily. I definitely recommend dining here. Be sure to make a reservation.

Not very top end, but just really really good. Really tasty food, generous portions, fair price and really friendly and attentive staff. Best food experience we had in Amsterdam - was looking at going to some 2* Michelin restaurants that evening , but happy we went to a simple, great place like this. Left with a huge smile and two happy diners. So happy places like this still exist- no gimmicks, just really good food and service.

We spent a wonderful evening with great food at this restaurant. The incredible hospitality and friendliness are particularly commendable.

The best restaurant - very tasty, abundant, polite and friendly!

We went there with my work colleagues and we ate very well 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

The best Mediterranean restaurant in Amsterdam Great food and service. By far the best culinary experience here in Amsterdam, don't hesitate to come here.

Good food and fast service, drinks could be better, orange juice was old but we got new, it was also busy and a bit loud but overall satisfied!

Food was great, staff was wonderful

It's incredibly beautiful. You should definitely stop by for Turkish flavors.

Really great food and the staff were fabulous 👌.

Food was delivius, Staff and owners are very kind. We also ate one of the best lamb meat in our lives. I would definitely recommend the restaurant.

What a fantastic restaurant. There were seven of us all eating different meals and all were sublime. Their service was next to none and the staff were super friendly. A must if you’re visiting Amsterdam 👍

Great service and excellent food. Thanks for looking after us.

Friendly, fast service, delicious food! Highly recommended!

the menu is not accurate, black olives dip is green olives and butter, grape leaves are 98% rice, dry and not tasty, grilled chicken bites are actually chicken wings so not very specific menu. a bit disappointed since is highly reviewed but they can definitely improve the menu and the food.

The first meal in Amsterdam, a Mediterranean restaurant, the handsome waiter (actually I suspect he is the boss) is Greek, warm and hospitable and good at introducing. *Lamb Shoulder is very tender and delicious, a big portion, the roasted vegetables are full of gravy, great👍 *Homemade Pastry is filled with pistachios, after it is served, the handsome waiter helps to spread ice cream, then cut it in half and wrap the ice cream. He said that vanilla ice cream and crispy pistachio cakes go very well together, you must eat it this way. Sure enough, it has a very special taste and texture, I fell in love with it at first bite. I forgot to take a photo before processing, and my friend described it as scallion pancake wrapped in ice cream, hahaha, it looks similar, but it is really not at all😂 The handsome boss said this is a traditional Turkish dessert~ I am very happy to try something new😋

The pastrami hummus, meatballs, and chicken kebabs are all delicious! 100% recommended.

The food and appetizers were delicious. After the meal, they made us feel at home with tea service. When I come to Amsterdam, this will be the place I will eat again 👍

Delicious food and appetizers, welcoming staff, stylish venue.

I felt really lucky for myself and my family to have entered this restaurant that we happened to pass by in Amsterdam. As soon as we stepped into the place, I understood that this place would not let us down. The owner of the place, Ms. Emel, and the staff were extremely attentive, caring and very professional. The decor, accessories and service products in the place were very stylish and high quality. Now, let's come to the dishes, each one was like a work of art and the tastes were perfect, the masters in the kitchen had made the final touches to the dishes wonderfully, everything was as it should be.

Met a group of friends here. Very nice atmosphere, great service, delicious food and overall a great evening!

Great food. Good service. Very friendly service. Top evening!

Delicious food and super nice and attentive service.

Amazing service and beautiful food

A delightful meal, both the vegetarian main & lamb were delightful. The staff was very helpful with detailed descriptions and suggestions. A delightful pre-ballet option for us, we were concerned that we had book to early but spent a wonderful half hour over cappuccino savoring the last bites of dessert. Perfect walking distance for a stroll to the National Opera & Ballet even in heels.

Perfect presentation, incredible attention, constant service and everything is of great quality I applaud you standing up, I congratulate you very much Attention: lamb shank is for at least three people :)

Excellent food and service. The staff were super friendly.

The tapas were truly delicious, the staff were always on hand to take your order, and you didn't have to wait long. The interior also looks modern and cozy; all in all, a great place. I can definitely recommend it.

We enjoyed this place so much that went there two nights in a row! Delicious food, friendly and professional staff, and nice atmosphere. Everything you want in a restaurant. Highly recommended.

We had such a good time at this restaurant that we returned for two consecutive nights. The food is excellent and of high quality. The staff is really helpful and kind. Both nights we had the pleasure of being served by a very kind boy of Greek origins who was very friendly and professional.

Very kind and welcoming! They really made us feel like in the Mediterranean Sea both through the flavors and their hospitality. Totally recommended!

The employee Jean is very very nice. He welcomed us warmly, with a smile and was polite. His service was very wonderful and the food was delicious.

The food was super delicious and the service was also exceptionally good.

Exceptional meal and service. The best meal we have had in Amsterdam and very reasonably priced. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection and the pan-seared chicken was full of flavour. The staff were quick and attentive and also very kindly provided us with a couple of items on the house, which was very kind and unexpected. We will be back! Thank you

Food was so-so. Interior is really dark. Staff was great.

The food was good, but relatively overpriced. The service was okay, although one waiter was a bit rude.

Nice and atmospheric restaurant with friendly service. I expected it to be mainly Spanish/Italian but found a lot of Turkish dishes on the menu...also good..the baklava for dessert was a delicious ending

This was the best meal that we had in Amsterdam. The service was absolutely immaculate and they were so nice and helpful. Run don’t walk seriously. The lamb for two was cooked to perfection and the appetizers were equally as good.

What a nice restaurant! We ate here with 12 people for a bachelor party. Super friendly staff, fast service and the food is delicious. Especially the delicious Turkish rice. The owner is a very friendly man and they regularly come to see if everything is to your liking. Really recommended!

Great Restaurant with good food and a very nice atmosphere you should definitely visit

Very good food with super friendly staff

Nice menu, good food, good service and service. Recommended.

We ordered chicken kebab and lamb kebab, and unfortunately, they were tasteless and not worth it. The feta salad was average without sauce. The grape leaves were also subpar. The hummus was also nothing special. The cola was also cold. The atmosphere is excellent, but the price is not worth the taste. The restaurant owner responded to the comment and stated that he asked me about my food, but this is not true. I was the one who told him that the food wasn't good, and I never asked him if the olives were for sale. Of course, I will eat all the food because I paid 100 euros to the restaurant. The restaurant owner should respect other opinions. Thank you. In continuation of the restaurant owner's response, he replied that I was only upset with the price, but the truth is that I was upset with the quality of the food for the price. Once again, you should not personalize things and accept all opinions. As a restaurant owner, you should not pursue restaurant guests with responses. Life is beautiful, and try to improve your customer service.

An exceptional dining experience! The cuisine was flavorful and thoughtfully crafted, showcasing quality ingredients. The setting was charming and comfortable, ideal for any occasion. Service was prompt and courteous, adding to the overall enjoyment. A must-visit for food lovers seeking both taste and atmosphere.

Nice experience in Amsterdam, if you are visiting this city it is worth stopping by. The food is good quality and it is definitely a great alternative to eat well and avoid the usual tourist junk food of European cities. They mainly have meat options but also some fish and the choice is very wide. The staff and service are really excellent. Compliments

Absolutely delightful dining experience! The food was flavorful and beautifully presented, with a menu that offers something for everyone. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Cozy atmosphere and excellent service—highly recommended for a memorable meal. We’ll definitely be returning soon!

A friendly, warm and respected business managed with excellent atmosphere, excellent food and great teamwork... Thank you very much for everything, you are my only favorite in Amsterdam...

After coming from Turkey and not being able to eat anything decent in Amsterdam city center for 2 days, we came to this place after searching online. It was the place we were looking for. Both we and our children ate delicious food to our heart's content. We can recommend it with our eyes closed.

Service very good. Restaurant serves primarily mediterranean dishes. Food is average, however (mains better than starters). Overall pleasant experience.

Very good restaurant. Friendly, fast staff. Enjoy your meal.

The food was good and many options of food, the manager and staff were very friendly. Must visit and try it

We were traveling from Canada and popped into the restaurant just arriving in Amsterdam. The staff amazingly found us a table - despite restaurant being very busy. Service was wonderful and everything we ordered was simply delicious. Would definitely recommend!!!

Make a reservation at a legendary restaurant with Turkish menu and service Their hospitality is cordial and sincere like the Turks.

Amazing food and service experience at the black olive. We got the black olive mix and I totally recommend! The rice was absolutely divine - who knew white rice could be this delicious! Aioli was also amazing. Really really spot on! A must try definitely.

Really nice place with a beautiful space. We came as a big group of 29 people and the food came at a perfect time. We had a menu which was delicious and the starters were really good. The rest of the food was amazing too. My personal favorite thing was that the water is cool and free and you can ask for it as many time as you need. The service was really amazing and our teachers even got a offered a coffee on the house which is very pleasant and the staff was extremely nice and welcoming. You could also talk with the people sitting with you at the table without having to shout and it was very charming and a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. We also have some persons that have allergies and they remembered everything perfectly and were very attentive. I would definitely recommend !!!

Very kind and energetic staff!! Fodd is super delicious!! We will come back again!

A must-visit Turkish restaurant for dinner in Amsterdam. Both the atmosphere, the friendly attention of the staff, and the taste of the food made us extremely happy.

This restaurant is truly excellent!!! I advise you to come here!!! The servers are very friendly 😍😍😍😍

The key ingredients in this restaurant's cuisine are pride and love. This is our first day in Amsterdam, and any other restaurant we visit has a tough act to follow. The service was warm and inviting, and the ambiance was the cherry on top.

Food was fine but not great. Service very friendly. Location acoustics are disturbing. There were large groups so we (2 people) could hardly hear each other.

I had dinner with my husband here a few months ago when travelling to Amsterdam. We casually picked a restaurant near the hotel for dinner and we’re both pleasantly surprised! The food was amazing, and the staff were friendly. Can’t recommend this place enough! We’ll definitely be back when visiting Amsterdam next time :)

Wir waren bei unserer zwei tägigen Amsterdam Reise auf der Suche nach einem guten Restaurant. Black Olive wurde uns von einem Kollegen empfohlen und wir wurden nicht enttäuscht: obwohl wir 9 Personen waren und keine Reservierung hatten, konnte der Besitzer uns einen Tisch innert kürzester Zeit anbieten. Das Essen war sehr fein, die Ambiente schön und das Personal super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben verschiedene Gerichte ausprobiert: unser Favorit: Circassian Chicken (Mezze) und Chops. Aber auch die anderen Gerichte (Rice, Mixed Grill Plate, Adana Kebab, Künefe, etc.) waren sehr lecker. Ausserdem vielen herzlichen Dank für die offerierten Vorspeisen, Baklava und Tea! Sollten wir jemals wieder nach Amsterdam gehen, werden wir das Restaurant definitiv nochmals besuchen. - We were looking for a delicious restaurant during our two-day trip to Amsterdam. We went to Black Olive upon the recommendation of a friend, and we're glad we did: Even though we were 9 people and did not have a reservation, the owner arranged a table for us in a short time. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We tried different dishes; our favorite Circassian Chicken (Mezze) and Chops. However, the other dishes (Pilaf, Mixed Grill Plate, Adana Kebab, Künefe, etc.) were also amazing. Also, thank you very much for your treats! We ended our trip to Amsterdam with a wonderful dinner with our family friends. If we ever go to Amsterdam again we will definitely come back. Well done! Greetings from Switzerland!

Really nice food and great service. We ordered the sea bass and lamb shoulder which were both very tasty. Constantin was a wonderful host, really kind and friendly. I will definitely come back when I come back to Amsterdam.

One of the best restaurants in this neighborhood. Absolutely love it!

The food was delicious and have a lot of variety. The service also was amazing, they are very professional and friendly. It really made my day 😄

Fabulous food and service. Every dish tasted so fresh and as it was y first time sampling Greek food I can honestly say it was amazing. If you’re visiting Amsterdam I would definitely try to get here for dinner.