Ristorante papa Carlo in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage

A cozy place, very friendly and attentive staff, and delicious food. Definitely a place to return to 👌

Overall everything great with good priced

One of the most Italian restaurants in Amsterdam where you can have really Italian food same like italy Thanks for the friendly staff

This is probably the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to. Literally everything was flawless. The food was delicious 😊 The service also deserves special praise. The smiling, friendly waiter (unfortunately, I forgot his name) created an incredibly warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be back ❤️❤️❤️

Excellent food and excellent service!

A disgrace! We ordered pizzas and salad. The pizzas were frozen and bland. The same went for the salad: a few bits of chicken but mostly lettuce, with no dressing whatsoever. Water cost €6.50, and tap water is forbidden! A real tourist trap, avoid it. They try to rip you off by pushing you to leave a tip. It wasn't a burrata pizza, it was a pizza of disappointment.

Truffle pasta was amazing, Giorgia was my favorite waitress she was so kind and sweet, she had great recommendations!!

A group of 10 friends and family gathered at Papa Carlos to celebrate Ed’s 50th birthday. Booking the table was simple via their website and they sent a reminder the morning of the booking to confirm. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious and arrived at the table quickly. As a special surprise, Ed was presented with a slice of tiramisu topped with a sparkler! The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish and we would like to thank all at Papa Carlos for making Ed’s birthday very special.

There are some seats next to the canal and overall vibe is pretty good. The spaghetti and pizza is tasty and service is also well done.

Great vibe and absolutely delicious food. The noise coming out of the kitchen (someone was whistling and singing) was kind of annoying and doesn’t go with the restaurant vibe , but everything else was amazing Had the mixed grill and food was cooked to perfection. Definitely coming back

Food was delicious and well seasoned, service was really kind and quick, decent prices, atmosphere remarkable but unfortunately the music was ALL AI slop which kinda ruined the vibe in the restaurant.

Uninteresting pizza. Not worth 4.5 stars. 3.5 at best.

Wow what an amazing meal me and girlfriend had defo be back

Waiters forgot about us. People who ordered the same dish as me 20 minutes later than I did were served before me. No apologies. Food was so mediocre. I’ve had much better at many other places. I’d suggest avoiding

The pizza was good, nothing extraordinary, but it was bigger than other restaurants. In our case, it took over 20 minutes to get our pizza, even though the restaurant was practically empty (there were literally four of us eating at the time).

Both the pizza and pasta were very well made. Just keep in mind, the Tagliatella Al Tartufo pasta is so heavy, it might be more than enough for one person.

Awful service. They don’t want to split the bill claiming it’s “written on the doors” - btw the doors are open and the sign is FACING THE WALL! When asked to split the bill they say they can’t - well, after enough convincing they finally give in and say they can split with an extra charge of 1€ PER PERSON! Finally, we think we’re done - but no no no. Of course being this shady place they refuse to give receipts for any cash payments - I wonder why! Awful place, DO NOT recommend. PS. Food was very very mediocre, any other restaurant in Amsterdam we’ve been to (even way cheaper) has had better food, so not even worth trying.

Lovely food and neighbourly service, decent prices as well

The base was perfect and the garnish was sublime.

The pasta and pizza were terrible.

We really enjoyed our experience at Papa Carlo! The pasta was delicious. Large portions. We were not able to finish our dishes!! My husband had the lasagna, my son had spaghetti Carbonara and I had the spinach, ricotta, and butter sauce. Friendly attentive staff. Definitely recommend. Very reasonable priced.

The best pizza I've ever had in Europe, including Italy. It was fantastic.

Very nice place, very family-friendly… The food was very good and the service was excellent, the owner was very friendly and approachable.

Very nice service. We werde outside, then the wind got stronger, they offered us to sit inside even though we had a tiny dog. (in theory no dogs allowed inside) Prizes are reasonable for this location and the food is amazing in my opinion. Had the Pizza Funghi and my girlfriend had creamy chicken pasta. Both very nice. Would highly recommend.

The price-performance ratio was really not the best. The pizza carbonara was very salty and slightly spicy (from who knows where). The pasta frutti di mare wasn't anything special. The waiter seemed a bit unenthusiastic. For €50 total, including small drinks, I expected more.

It is the best Italian restaurant in Amsterdam

Delicious pasta and pizza. Food comes out quickly and prices are fair.

For us it is the best Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. Pasta and lasagna is delicious. We are looking for trying a pizza next time

Great food and beautiful location if you want to have a relaxing lunch/dinner by the canal.

Delicious food with a beautiful view. The staff were very friendly and fun. We'll definitely be back! 👍🏻😁

Maybe not the fanciest or trendiest place, but very good pizza and friendly service! Especially the man with the hat.

The waiter tried to scam us. He insisted that the Pizza Margherita costs 18€ although it costs 12€. We had to talk to him for minutes before we got our food for the right price. He also put water on our table, making it seem like it was free although we had to pay for it later on. -> Watch out! (Tourist) scammers!

My sisters and I stopped by to have dinner for our first day in Amsterdam. Amazing experience !!!! Food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. Amazing wait staff. We all loved it!

Great food Nice place Very happy

We came here with high hopes but left completely disappointed by the service. We placed two orders, but they got one completely wrong. When we pointed it out, they took it back, only to bring out a totally different wrong order. After this second incorrect dish arrived, we had to confirm what we actually ordered 3 to 4 times. Instead of helping, the waitress became incredibly defensive each time, making it impossible to get a straight answer. She turned completely hostile, insisting that what she brought was correct. It was blatantly obvious that the dish was wrong and our actual order wasn’t supposed to be fried and was missing its sauce, yet she continued to gaslight us, claiming she "knows better because she has worked here a long time." We finally asked another waiter to double-check with the chef, and he came back confirming that we were right. It was clear the kitchen hadn't messed up; she had either entered the wrong order or given us the wrong food entirely, and she was clearly trying to cover up her own mistake. The original waitress didn’t even apologize. At that point, we asked to cancel the dish, paid for the one correct item, and left. This completely wasted two hours of our time. We honestly would have been fine just eating the wrong dish if they had been polite, but her hostile tone completely ruined the mood and killed our appetite. Blatantly lying to customers and being defensive instead of owning up to a mistake is completely unacceptable. Avoid if you want bad service

Fun place with a great selection of tasty foods and drinks. Staff is fun, kind and attentive.

What a wonderful experience at this restaurant on the Kloveniersburgwal. It was exactly what we were looking for. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. The pizza with fresh arugula and a perfect ball of burrata in the middle not only looked beautiful but tasted fantastic too. The pasta was also prepared just right and very flavorful. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very pleasant and inviting. Everything was fresh and taken care of down to the last detail. We will definitely be back here again.

We had a delicious meal! Authentic Italian cuisine and very friendly staff. If we are in the area, we will definitely come back! The pasta and pizza were both delicious. Also try the Tiramisu, highly recommended. Ciao!

Regarding the food, if it's pizza, it's acceptable. The four-cheese pizza is good. As for the service, it was very bad, absolutely terrible. They didn't write down half our orders. So some of us ate at one time and others at another. The atmosphere was just okay, very hot (no air conditioning), and there was no football on during the World Cup. It really needs improvement, to be honest. The waiter seemed to be making fun of us.

I've never been to such a bad Italian restaurant in my life. It starts with a sign at the entrance advertising air conditioning and football, but when we walked in, we found neither. Everyone was sweating at the table. Next, we ordered still Nestea and they brought it sparkling. Then one of us ordered a pizza and they forgot. The pasta carbonara was a zero out of ten, besides being very expensive. The waiter was completely clueless about the weather. This restaurant is not recommended at all.

Amazing experience! The food is absolutely delicious, and the 4-cheese pizza is just exquisite. The atmosphere is incredibly comfortable and very relaxing. On top of that, the service is excellent—super friendly and extremely fast. We got our dishes in less than 10 minutes! Highly recommended.

Great place for pasta and pizza. Chilly and quiet place

The restaurant has a terrible atmosphere. They use excessive amounts of pepper to force us to buy drinks. They force us to pay in cash, with a lack of respect, and can't split payments, so if you're in a group, don't go there. I don't recommend it.

I usually stay away from Italian restaurants abroad, but I'd read good reviews about this one for its pizza and lasagna. The place doesn't look great from the outside, but it's nice inside. We ordered a Margherita pizza and a lasagna. The pizza dough was very good, the ingredients weren't the highest quality, but overall it was a good pizza for a foreign place. The lasagna was every bit as good as an Italian lasagna; it was really good! No weird spices; it could easily have been made in Italy (though there was too much mozzarella). The only downside was the bathroom; it was really unappealing and not very clean.

Very Nice place délicieuse food and the waitress very nice and fast … I recommande 100/%

Very friendly staff, good food for Italian standards. Clean.

Genuinely one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had the privilege to experience. In Amsterdam, my friend and I didn’t expect amazing Italian, but we got it here. The pizza dough was perfectly cooked and the service was beyond incredible. Thank you to the staff for accommodating us so late in the night.

Four of us sat down for dinner. Before we could order, the waiter went down to the restroom and returned unable to use it because of its filthy condition. We decided to leave, and the waiter demanded payment for using the restroom. We refused and started to leave. The waiter laughed in a rude and arrogant manner. I would absolutely not recommend going to such an unpleasant place. We went to the nearby Italian restaurant Piccolo Mondo, where we enjoyed an excellent dinner and clean restrooms.

Very nice restaurant. Had a delicious Fruit di Mare pizza. Service was quick and the staff friendly! Conveniently close to the center!

The food was absolutely delicious, the service was very pleasant, and a special touch on my birthday: a candle arrived just in time for dessert, exactly as we had hoped. Thank you so much, I highly recommend it!

Very tasty food, fresh ingredients, and excellent service. Highly recommended!

The service was terrible. They were so rude that we didn't even sit down to eat and left.

Food was not the best, a bit overpriced for the quality they offer, but the service was excellent.

A lovely little Italian restaurant. The service was incredibly friendly, the food was delicious and arrived very quickly. All in all, a fantastic place to eat.

I ate everything already, sorry I don't have photos. My wife and I could not decide what to eat, we finally stumbled upon this gem. Wow! We were satisfied, the food and wine hot the spot. It is literally just how mom makes it. Highly recommend.

Excellent large portions with the calzone and Carbonara pasta was the best ever!! Diffidently glad we stopped to eat! 2 amazing dinners

Great service and great pizza. Great location

A very bad experience. The waiter was particularly unpleasant, with no politeness or smile whatsoever. But the worst part was that we noticed a discrepancy between what we were charged and what we had ordered. We were overcharged, without any explanation or apology. Unacceptable. Absolutely avoid this place.

Fabulous service and great pizza and pasta.

Very tasty cuisine, cozy both inside and on the terrace. Very friendly staff, especially Nadia😊 I recommend visiting

We ordered two spaghetti bolognese, and one arrived with tomato sauce. The waiter laughed and said my palate wasn't up to par today. Disrespectful. When I paid, even though I didn't agree, he voluntarily added a tip. This restaurant is a tourist trap. Never again!

Wonderful, delicious food, very friendly and entertaining service. Would love to come again :)

I am Noortje from Weesp and I had a very tasty pizza. We will definitely come back here again!

Completion of a beautiful project very well taken care of 🙂. Replaced the quay wall in front of the restaurant with very little disruption.

The food were great 10/10 (Lena)

Francesca rose thinks this place is amazing. My risotto was delicious. We will come again

Very good restaurant. The food was amazing. Best lasagna I ever had. Good quality food, good drinks and very very friendly staff. Definitely coming here again!

Pizza Margherita was delicious and service was fast

RUN AWAY. The restaurant was half empty, yet we waited 45 minutes for a starter to share for four people, two pizzas, and two truffle pasta dishes. After 30 minutes, we dared to ask the waitress about the arrival of our food, to which she replied, "Many of you ordered pizzas at the same time." Seriously? It's not like they have "Pizzeria" written in big letters on the storefront! Perhaps we should have ordered an Indian curry to have hoped for a faster delivery. €6.50 for a bottle of water since they don't offer tap water. I'll let you draw your own conclusions about that. €3 extra for additional Parmesan on the truffle pasta...

A delightful mix of incompetence and disdain. Come discover the charm of 40-minute pasta cooking, guaranteed melt-in-your-mouth texture! Focaccia prepared like a 7-hour leg of lamb, according to time-honored traditions, which practically makes you forget the hour-long wait. EVERYTHING is made fresh to order. The restrooms are always clean, rigorously cleaned at least twice a week, with a hint of local flavor. A great experience is never complete without highly skilled, hand-picked staff recruited directly from the Casa Rosso theater, just 200 meters away. Local sourcing and versatility are the watchwords in this neighborhood. Go for it!

Food is excellent,service is good and fast service.

Food was amazing and came very quickly

We were quite shocked by this place, where every food item and every opportunity to make money off the customer was blatant. We ordered pasta and made the mistake of asking for Parmesan, an apparently unusual request for pasta. To our great surprise, the waitress informed us that the Parmesan would cost an extra €3, a first for me. I won't go into the pressure to buy more, but if we were thirsty, we would have had to pay €6.50 for 75 cl of water, as this is the only restaurant I know that doesn't provide free drinking water.

Very good service and good carbonara, maybe a little bit too much pepper for my taste but very good!

The pizza was very nice and the service was super kind :)

Food is gorgeous! We have been here twice now, once last year and again this year and cannot fault it. The lasagna is amazing, highly recommend.

Quite good Italian cuisine. Especially the mushroom soup was great on a cold April day! Nice and helpfull staff. Many thanks!

Absolutely amazing pizza and the pasta was even better! I would 100% recommend this place if you’re ever in Amsterdam!

Probably one of the worst Italian restaurants we have ever been. A complete tourist trap.

This was a classic tourist trap. Food was not good & expensive for what you get. High risk of bought reviews.

Had a nice meal, fast service. Great!

Although not showy from outside, this place's food is really great! We had a great tasting mixed salad, pasta carbonara, melanzane a la parmiggiana and tiramisu, all great! Lovely staff and nice, quaint atmosphere.

Great food and service! Carlo is and incredible and fun host!

Nice eatery, good pizzas and tasty lasagna. Unfortunately, the portions were too small; there wasn't much. Teramisu is highly recommended!

Lovely restaurant with friendly staff near the red light district and a train station. I stopped here for an early dinner and was very well taken care of. Pasta was good and came out quickly, but I felt the reviews slightly over hyped it

Very hospitable, delicious food, and friendly staff! Definitely recommended.

Great little restaurant. Nice food and vibe

Great italian place with fresh pasta dishes. Service was a bit slow and needed chasing sometimes, but everything else was perfect. Nice cocktails also.

2/10 pizza. Salami was NOT fresh. Pizza dough nothing special. Told the staff but no deduction. So, first and last time eating there. Don't trust the high review score!

Nadia was really kind and lovely and the food was delicious ❤️

Nadia is incredible and the food was amazing! Definitely recommend✨️

Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff and amazing food!

very friendly the food is good!!

Hilarious management, highly recommended. From San Diego California 😁

Excellent atmosphere, service and food! Above everyone's expectations... Nadia very kind and helpful. I highly recommend it...😊

I'm sorry, but no. Bland and expensive.

Nadia was the best sever ever!! She was so kind and made our experience so much fun. The food was so good and she spent so much time with us!! The best ever❤️❤️

Nadia was perfect and the food was so delicious

Great food and amazing service! Nadia was the best server ever!

Nice place. Very good service. The pasta was very good.