Restaurant Black Olive Amsterdam in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage

Cozy cafe with delicious coffee and friendly staff

Beautifully decorated, clean restrooms and friendly service. We ordered the mixed platter and didn't regret it.

We stumbled upon this Turkish restaurant by chance. The food and service were excellent. Our stay was perfect.

From the very first moment, we felt welcome in this restaurant. The staff were attentive and took the time to answer all our questions. The food was delicious, freshly prepared, and perfectly seasoned. The drinks and desserts were also of high quality. We had a wonderful evening and would love to return.

I ate here with a group family members. And we all loved it. Service was attentive, food was delicious and the atmosphere is really lively. It really made sense why the restaurant was full. Can’t wait to eat here again, because this definitely now one of my favorite spots to eat in Amsterdam.

"A fantastic experience from the very first minute. The atmosphere is cozy, the food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly. We especially appreciated the combination of quality, taste, and warm service. We will definitely be back."

What a wonderful experience at this restaurant on Markenplein. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail and the food was truly fantastic. The quality of the meat on the plate stood out immediately; the perfectly grilled lamb chops, in particular, were a highlight. The various dips and the cheese board with the fresh tomatoes also tasted very good. We had a fantastic evening.

Absolutely delicious food! We had T-bone steak, ribeye, and salmon, all perfectly cooked, with various vegetables and rice. The service was also very friendly! Simply top-notch!

Super tasty vegetable dish, very friendly and fast service!

This is a Gem the Food and service is a amazing we had the Lamb Kebab, T-Bone Steak we had well and medium well cooked both perfect the rack of lamb and the portions were great. Thank you Black Olive.

Excellent service! Compliments before the meal and a complimentary baklava afterward. The food is delicious, all dishes, especially the meat and rice!

speechless. Mediterranean cuisine and desserts to die for. unique experience, elegant environment, for a great meal and drinks - beverages.

We dined here with a group of ex-colleagues and what a fantastic experience! Black Olive has an incredibly nice ambiance and a level of customer friendliness that you rarely see these days. The service was quick, incredibly hospitable, and truly nothing was too much trouble for them. We started with the mezzes for the group. These were deliciously varied and incredibly flavorful. Because I love mercimek (lentil soup) so much myself and indicated that I wanted to try it, we were given a small bowl 'on the house' for free. Absolutely delicious! The other two in the group who had hesitated regretted not ordering it themselves, so naturally, I dutifully shared. I really love it and eat it myself at least twice a week. The main courses were also perfectly seasoned, and the price-quality ratio here is simply very good. To finish, two of us had a dame blanche, after which the rest of the group was surprised with delicious baklava on the house. Those kinds of thoughtful gestures make all the difference. After dinner, we stayed for quite a while chatting pleasantly, and fortunately, that was perfectly possible here without feeling like you were being stared at. Finally, an important plus point: the toilets were spotlessly clean. Highly recommended and well worth a solid 5 stars. I will 100% certainly go back here again!

Great service and great food! Highly recommend!

First of all, thank you for your hospitality. Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it.

Super nice place, top-notch service. Delicious food!

Good service, delicious food, really very good!

Mediterranean Restaurant offers Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, and many other delicious dishes. It's definitely worth trying! A huge thank you to the very respectful and welcoming staff. 🤍

Beautiful, cozy, good food and service.

Black Olive Amsterdam offers a fantastic blend of Mediterranean flavors and Dutch hospitality. The dishes are fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. I was particularly impressed by the attentive service, which made the evening truly special. Highly recommended for food lovers.

The best restaurant in Amsterdam! ❤️ We absolutely loved the food, the atmosphere, and the warm hospitality. Being a family-owned business makes the experience even more special—the owners and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming The food was outstanding, the location was perfect, and every detail exceeded our expectations. Everything was truly a 10/10! Thank you for making our trip to Amsterdam so memorable and unforgettable. We can’t wait to come back! ✨

A amazing restaurant the food was good and the workers was too kind ,and the place was clean and nice ,if you want a amazing Mediterranean restaurant I recommend you that restaurant (The best restaurant in Amsterdam).

We organized our group dinner of ~20 at Black Olijfje. Food was excellent, but even more was the (friendly) service! Thank you very much!

The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the staff were very respectful and always smiling. We had a wonderful experience at Black Olive. We ordered the lamb shoulder for two, and it was delicious. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff are extremely friendly, welcoming, and always smiling. Great food and great service—highly recommended!

Wonderful place! Great taste and service!

Great food. A lot of gluten free options for those who need it.

I had been looking forward to eating here for 4 years after discovering my gluten intolerance. It was worth the wait. Thank you!

Spectacular atmosphere, very good food and excellent service.

This is my second time ... Jairo was amazing with the service.. I recomend this restaurant 5 starts

Great food, friendly and attentive service, lovely atmosphere! Everything was perfect! I'd love to come back! Many thanks to the whole team!

Plenty of gluten free options! The food was fantastic! The veggies were roasted to perfection the Lamb tenderloin was tender, the rice was delicious! To start they brought gluten free bread with an aioli and olives that was very tasty! And we finished the meal with a melt in your mouth chocolate mousse!

We came all the way from magnificent London, but we felt right at home. All the flavors were A+++. Thank you so much for your hospitality and attention.

As always, a delicious meal with the best service you could wish for. Beautiful restaurant with ambiance and top-notch staff.

10/10 Restaurant, there were four of us and it was incredible. You can really taste the love that goes into preparing the dishes. One of the best Turkish restaurants I've ever been to. 👍🏽

Without a doubt, one of the best Turkish restaurants I have ever visited. The appetizers were outstanding, the meat was perfectly cooked, and the desserts were absolutely delicious. The Adana Kebab was the best I have ever eaten – full of flavor, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The quality of the food was exceptional, especially considering the reasonable prices. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Amsterdam who is looking for authentic, high-quality Turkish food at a fair price. I will definitely come back on my next visit to Amsterdam!

Had a delicious meal, laughed, and drank. Great atmosphere.

Place must to visit!! Delicious food, waiters like bees, moving without stop. Best for them! Compliments to the kitchen!!!

This is a lovely restaurant that my wife and I added to our favorites for dinner during our Amsterdam vacation. We went without a reservation and managed to get a table around 6 pm. The design and atmosphere of the place were very nice. We ordered lentil soup, tzatziki, and mixed kebab. The soup was incredibly good, on par with many good places in Istanbul. The lamb skewers, chicken, and meatballs in the mixed kebab were also delicious. Even the künefe (a type of Turkish dessert) we ordered was excellent. We were very satisfied with the food and service, and we plan to visit again 🙂

We originally had reservations at the sister restaurant to this, but they closed due to the heat wave. A person who I believe was the owner met us at our reservation time and escorted us the the Black Olive. He apologized for the change but accommodated us quickly. Our entire experience was positive and very tasty from the appetizers through dessert. The servers were very friendly and attentive. They spoke English quite well. Our meal was delicious and exceeded our expectations. I only wish this restaurant, the Black Olive, was located closer to our home in the USA. I highly recommend this restaurant.

outstanding food and welcoming staff, thank you!

I wholeheartedly recommend this place. The food is delicious, and the service is discreet, professional, and courteous. A must-see on any Amsterdam itinerary.

What a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, fresh, and prepared with great taste. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome immediately. The atmosphere in the restaurant is warm and cozy, ideal for both a romantic dinner and an evening with friends or family. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail. Highly recommended and definitely a place we will return to!

Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was lovely, I recommend it.

During my European tour, I ate at Turkish restaurants everywhere. Despite traveling so many places and countries, I've never seen such friendly staff and owners, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. I definitely recommend that anyone visiting Amsterdam stop by for a meal here.

A unique and amazing place in Amsterdam. Thank you for everything.

I highly recommend this excellent Turkish restaurant. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is pleasant.

First of all, we would like to thank Mr. Ender for his hospitality. Everything was so delicious. Atmosphere was great. We tasted lentil soup, meatballs, chicken skewers, Antep Ezme, Cerkez tavugu and baklava. The prices were also very reasonable for this quality of food. Thank you very much.

Great restaurant! Super friendly and large portions for the money

Thank you for nice and quick service

The service was amazing and the food was very fresh. We ordered the soup and lamb chops. Also tried the humus and tzatziki, everything tasted perfect and looked beautiful 🙏🏻

Great service, calm atmosphere and the most tender and delicious sis kebab I've had in my life. It's a bit pricey, but you totally get what you pay for!

Exceptionally attentive staff. The food was high-quality, fresh, and incredibly delicious. The complimentary welcome was equally wonderful. I have never experienced such excellent service and attentive waiters as in this restaurant. We will definitely be back!

Great food. Our celiac eater that needs to eat gluten free did not have any issues.

We ate here yesterday with my wife. The food was simply delicious, perfectly prepared. The meat was super tender. Delicious side dishes. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves. The staff is also very friendly and you feel welcome. Even though it was getting busier with groups, the staff was always available if you needed them. This restaurant is highly recommended.

“The food was delicious and the portions were quite generous. The restaurant owners were very attentive, friendly, and hospitable. We felt right at home. The environment was extremely clean and had a warm atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine abroad. We will definitely come again.”

Such an amazing experience. Truly 10/10. From the friendly staff to the delicious food, everything was perfect. I’ll definitely be recommending this place!

Had a delicious meal, a very nice atmosphere, and finally a restaurant again where you still get an old-fashioned glass of water and a basket of bread. They are helpful and don't make a fuss about anything. Definitely recommended!

As someone who has celiac disease I can’t rave about this restaurant enough!!! It was all so delicious and I felt very safe. Ender was so sweet and funny. Ask for Ender and enjoy!

I came with low expectations, but everything I ate was truly delicious. The salads, appetizers, and main courses were amazing. I wholeheartedly recommend it. We were very full. The friendly service was a bonus. I'm so glad we came! ❤️

Wonderful experience, excellent food and top class service. Big shout out to Jairo for his kindness (gracias hermano latino) and for the team for making the dinning experience a memorable evening

Great place to eat , excellent food ,highly recomended8

This place is run by two brothers, a retired police commissioner and a software developer. Thanks to their tremendous energy and hospitality. You can eat and drink here with complete peace of mind.

Super yummy food and excellent service. And they provide many other things on the house. Must go!

We made a reservation online, they seated us after a 5 minute wait as the restaurant was very busy. The food was very tasty but the tables for two people are really too small! I highly recommend the lamb! Excellent!

We ate at Olijfje for the second time today, this time at the Black Olive branch, and were incredibly satisfied again! The service was amazing once more and the food was super tasty. My parents came along this time too, which made it a very special evening for us. It was important to me that they truly enjoyed themselves as well, and that certainly happened. We were able to eat quietly and at our leisure in a lovely atmosphere. All in all, another very successful evening. Olijfje was absolutely the best choice. We are very satisfied again and will definitely be back! 🤍

Everything was excellent, the service was top notch, the food was superb

All the meat dishes and appetizers served at the restaurant were delicious; I highly recommend the liver. I would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Ender for his communication, friendliness, and warm hospitality.

We had dinner one night, the service was great, the waiter suggested several dishes and was super friendly.

Amazing customer service, delicious food, and really good coffee 🥰

Absolutely gorgeous place! Attentive staff. The food is incredibly delicious. Halal friendly!

Everything was so delicious !! You should absolutely book a seat here if you plan to visit Amsterdam.

The service is very friendly and attentive. The food arrives very quickly and is delicious. Everything else was wonderful too. Highly recommended!

My husband and I had dinner at this lovely restaurant on a Saturday evening. Everything was perfect. Thank you for the warm welcome.

Excellent restaurant! The meat is delicious. The welcome is warm and the staff are really pleasant. I highly recommend it.

Very nice place The owner is a very nice guy The food is incredibly delicious, nothing to say against it

Fantastic welcome, impeccable service, and top-notch cuisine. Excellent place to eat.

Lovely restaurant with a very relaxing enjoyable atmosphere. Great service and food was delicious. Would highly recommend this restaurant and reasonably priced.

The Mezes platter for two was a great recommendation and the lamb kebabs were outstanding. Service was great and the baklava for dessert was an excellent finishing touch. Highly recommend!

The restaurant is really cool! Contemporary decor, Mediterranean menu. We ordered a hummus/pastrami appetizer and the lamb shoulder (a dish for two), and it was a lot of food. Everything was delicious. The wines were a bit expensive. The one we chose (the second cheapest) was very good. Excellent experience! P.S. We didn't order dessert, but they brought complimentary chocolate mousses with the bill. ❤️

If I could give six stars I would. Fantastic food, reasonable prices, good service. Quality top notch.

We dined at Black Olive on a Saturday evening, having made a reservation in advance based on its strong reviews. Unfortunately, our experience fell well short of expectations. The restaurant itself is undeniably attractive—warm, inviting décor and a relaxed atmosphere set a promising tone on arrival. However, this was where the positives ended. Service was inattentive, unenthusiastic, and notably slow throughout the evening. When the food arrived, it was equally disappointing. The meats were tepid, overcooked, and under-seasoned, while the accompanying vegetables and potatoes were cold and appeared to have been sitting for some time. Given the pricing of the menu, we expected a far higher standard. The cost suggests a premium dining experience, but the quality of the food and execution did not come close to justifying this. The disconnect between price and delivery made the experience feel particularly poor value. Given the consistent high ratings, it is difficult to reconcile how our experience reflects the standard of the restaurant, unless this was an unusually poor service. To compound matters, after leaving a significant portion of our meal unfinished and requesting the bill, we were subsequently marked as a “no show” on the reservation platform. This felt both inaccurate and unprofessional. Overall, a disappointing end to what had otherwise been a wonderful stay in Amsterdam. I would not recommend.

What a beautiful place. Delicious food. Very helpful waiters

A wonderful restaurant with delicious cuisine with an authentic Turkish flavor, wonderful hospitality and a wonderful experience, I will definitely come back here!

Our favorite dinner restaurant we ate at in Amsterdam. Incredible food, wonderful atmosphere--nice but not so fancy that you feel uncomfortable.

Extremely tasty food. Great service. Very nice place to have dinner with friends and family.

Visiting Amsterdam for a couple of days and Black Olive was such a delicious experience! Thank you Jairo and the attentive team for an amazing meal! Enjoyed every bite!!!

For our first time in Amsterdam, this was one of the best meals we’ve had. The two of us are trained chefs and bakers, so we don’t say that lightly—our standards are high, and this place delivered. Service set the tone right away. The gentleman who seated and served us was warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful, and the rest of the staff matched that energy. We started with the Antep ezme, alongside an assortment of olives and house-made bread. Everything was clearly prepared on site, and the quality of the ingredients came through immediately. For mains, we had the rack of lamb and the sea bass, each served with rice and fresh vegetables. Both dishes were executed beautifully—excellent ingredients, balanced flavors, and spot-on preparation. Even though we were already full, we finished with the chocolate mousse. It was outstanding—rich, refined, and notably better than what we’d had in Belgium. Absolutely worth your time. This is a place to seek out, not stumble into.

Always delicious food, fantastic service, and above all, always good and safe gluten-free food. Extremely hospitable! We come back regularly!

Verry delicios food, the Service is also very friendly and helpful

Amazing food with exceptional customer service. Will be back if I’m in Amsterdam again.

The service is amazing. Food quality is pretty decent and I also liked the atmosphere.

We booked a table at very short notice and were absolutely delighted with the food and service! The food was delicious, and we even got a complimentary mini dessert at the end :)

Very good food, great variety, very kind and competent staff available for every need

Great restaurant with amazing food and good staff!

Excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent service, with a friendly, smiling staff. Very attentive and fast. Very good value for money.

Absolutely outstanding. After my husband and I placed our order, the server brought over a basket of soft, fluffy, delicious bread along with our drinks. The bread was cut into thick slices and there was enough to feed 4. Then the server brought out 3 small bowls. One contained green and black olives, another contained a creamy dip, and the third contained a dip containing minced chicken and ground walnuts. We didn't expect any of that and we're impressed by the restaurant's generosity. Hubby had lamb kebabs and I had Greek salad. Both dishes were scrumptious. We had kuneifah for dessert and it was the best we'd ever had. (It also came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.)The server had removed our dishes and placed new plates, napkins, and cutlery before serving dessert. Moments after dessert was served, the owner came by to chat and demonstrated how to mix the ice cream and kuneifah on the fork. We think this restaurant is as good as the Michelin star-rated restaurant we dined in in Turkey.

Friendly and welcoming staff. More than willing to accommodate for a group of 6 without prior reservation. Food was great, so was the service. It was our first and last meal in Amsterdam, would highly recommend.

Amazing Mediterranean food! This had the best Mediterranean food we've had since a visit to Turkye. The Adana kabobs were cooked perfectly with a nice combination of spices that enhanced the lamb. Before the main courses they served a huge basket of fresh, earn bread, olives, a chicken spread, and olive oil that could have been a meal in itself. The dessert was kunefah which was best we've had, bar none. The service was impeccable. This was the best meal we had in 5 days in Amsterdam.

I went out for dinner here with my family of 9 We sat at a beautiful table And the service is so incredibly sweet, friendly, and attentive, a lovely family business The food was also really top-notch, I would love to come back here, highly recommended, delicious tapas and beautiful meat dishes, truly 10/10

The food and atmosphere were excellent. We were even given a complimentary treat, which made the experience extra special. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.