Rue la bastille in Haarlemmerbuurt

I got a package from here today and I requested heating. I waited 10 minutes for heating and when I came home the food was boiling. All the vegetables melted and ruined. Also the food was heavy and disrupted my stomach. Additionally it was expensive and at the end I really felt unhappy with this experience.

The best Algerian food I’ve had. The spices remind me of middle eastern cuisine sans the heat. For your meal, you pick one meat (depends on the day, I had chicken), one grain (rice or couscous), and three sides (I had roasted carrots, eggplant, and beets). Incredibly hearty for less than $18/person. The owner was especially helpful and inviting - the ambiance was cozy and inviting. We will absolutely be back!!

One of the best meals I had in Amsterdam. Comfortable food. Very healthy, tasty, hearty.

Super super tasty meals bursting with flavors. Always met with very kind and fun staff.

food rich in flavor, nice place and incredible service, very delicious food

Very special dining experience, and the food is really good .

Hidden Gem in AMS! I went in guided by the amazing smells!!! The food is so rich in flavor, all the vegetable options are delish, the chicken was juicy with a crispy and flavorful skin. The rice, OMG the rice. I feel I can't find the words to describe this place, best meal I've had in years. It was 10/10. The place is small but cute, staff is super nice and kind. Can't stress enough how GOOD this place is.

I can’t imagine there being better food in Amsterdam. The baklava was delicious as well

The smell walking by just drew me in. Food matched the allure and great service from the team. Highly recommend if you want fresh and clean!!

I was pleasantly surprised by both price and quality. One of those gems in Amsterdam packed with tasty and healthy food. Their vegetarian options look amazing too!

Delicious food. Healthy and cooked with care. Very nice staff.

I had all vegetables and it was absolutely delicious. Furthermore, I must say it was the most delicious eggplant I’ve ever had in my life.

Ate here today with a friend. Absolutely delicious food, service was great with a very friendly cook who was more than happy to explain the concept and each component of the dish to us. It looked very cozy inside, but unfortunately there was no space so we sat outside on the bench in front of the store. It was fine but not nearly as nice bevause, even though the cars don't drive through anymore, the Haarlemmerdijk is a busy street and at times I felt like I was taking up the sidewalk sitting there with my plate of delicious food on my lap. Ideally a bit of the decoration inside could be sacrificed for more indoors seating...! Still, overall it was a very positive experience.

If you need that perfect blend of comfort food, flavor, and quality, this place is the perfect fit. All fresh, all the time. We just stumbled upon this great spot but will make sure to return! Very small dining area but comfortable.

We were visiting from Canada doing a boat trip around the canals of the Netherlands. Spent our last day in Amsterdam and my daughter happened to walk past this small but enticing food shop. The aromas wafting out of the shop caught her attention … We wandered by after she got her food… the tasting was so delicious we had to get our own. We had a fresh made dish of tajine chicken cooked the Algerian way. We added couscous, fava beans, chickpeas and green beans which was delicious. The owners make the food fresh each day and I cannot more highly recommend this as a must stop for food in Amsterdam. They will be bringing out a cookbook sometime next year. Really looking forward to seeing how they make such wonderful food with the addition of such delicate spicing. A taste sensation!

Incredible food! Such nice staff! Stay away so I can have this place all to myself

Serious Algerian food and great hospitality! Would recommend it all (couscous, chicken tagine, mushrooms and aubergine all perfect) and definitely don’t forget to try some Algerian baklava!

The owner is very kind and friendly, the food is EXCELLENT!! Truly unique and exceptional baklava. I highly recommend it

Great food, great staff, friendly and feels-like-home atmosphere 😊

Delicious and healthy food, an amazing and an almost impossible combination. The guys are super friendly and welcoming too. Must try everything they have.

Fresh, flavorful and healthy cuisine! Vegetarian and vegan options, but you also have meat. The setting is adorable and the service is top notch!🫶🏼

They cook fresh food every day and it's absolutely delicious. You can either eat there or take it to go. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Waw! The food is amazing! The service is also very nice. As soon as you walk in it feels like home. Highly recommended!

Ridiculously expensive! Wow I feel cheated. We both had a plate of couscous with vegetables and a can of soda and the clerk came up with 46 euros! It's stupid that we didn't ask about the price up front, the concept is so simple that you don't expect such a high price. It's not a fancy place, they don't serve alcohol, and they don't have a menu but they cook whatever suits them every day. And they don't serve up a lot either, and then it goes in the microwave so there's no chef either. There are no prices listed anywhere and I couldn't find anything on the internet either. The food is fine but doesn't have much taste. I feel like they just made up a price, even when I look at other reviews that indicate a lower price.

The best food I had in the last week, during 5 restaurants. I just want to know what the dish is below the carrots? Tastes like small potatoes with kelp flavor?

Authentic and great in taste. Recommended!

If you like to eat healthy but tasty as well, then you can’t miss this place! The food is always made on the day and it always tastes amazing. Also very suitable for gluten intolerant people. 100% recommended

If you want warm and healthy lunch in the middle of the day, this is your place to go to! Also, very nice and relaxed atmosphere.

What a fantastic place! The food is incredibly tasty, fresh and the service is great! Also try the baklava with some orange blossom

Good Algerian food. I especially liked the saffron rice with the chicken, peas and eggplant. The owners are friendly and welcoming.

Delicious food, super friendly owner, good service, tasty soft drinks. You come in, choose your basic dish (ours was rice or couscous), meat or vegetarian and some different vegetables and within fifteen minutes it is fresh and warm on the table. Really delicious food. Was about 20eu pp incl drink. Great price for what you get (authentic, fresh and super tasty Algerian food and a big plate full). Two things were gone when we were there, so if you want the most choice, I think it's better to come around 6 at the latest. In any case, we will definitely come back :)

Excellent discovery, I will come back with pleasure.

Amazing place, great food!! The owner is super kind, really wonderful

Great food and super nice owner 😄 I highly recommend.

Delicious, address to recommend for tasty, authentic dishes, in a nice setting!

A delicious hidden gem you can smell from miles away, like walking into a real fairy tale Algerian kitchen 🥹🙏✨lovely service from the heart, the best and most interesting spices and combinations of homemade food! Thank you and see you soon! 🙏🌞❤️ PS: no microwave like all the others do, but in a steaming oven - which makes the taste even more incredible. The warm and cozy Dine in is also romantic! 🕯️🍲

Had a fantastic lunch at rue la bastille! Delicious food and wonderful service. Highly recommend.

Wow the food is scrumptious! Most delicious aubergines ever, the vibes are great and service top. Thank you!

Very nice discovery of this small restaurant with Mediterranean specialties. A warm staff who knows their cuisine which results in an absolutely divine couscous, digestible and couldn't be more tasty! THANKS ;)

Great north african food, cosy atmosphere with great music and amazing tea. Will absolutrey go back.

One of the best in Amsterdam. Amazing food and amazing people behind the food! A must for everyone.

Tasty home-made food, stylish deco and warm welcome. On top of that amazing Algerian Baklava. A must in Amsterdam.

An absolute surprise! I tried chicken dish and the taste was beyond my expectations. The employee, Mehdi, was also a really nice guy!

I had a delicious meal here, very surprising combinations, sometimes a true taste sensation! Good ambiance and friendly service. I just felt at home and I will definitely come back someday 😉 thank you very much for the bottle of selecto 🇩🇿

Mediterranean Omakase Very healthy combination and delicious food. Even Chinese people who are picky about food think this is a restaurant they can come back to.

Wow what a surprise! Really delicious food and a very nice owner! We will definitely come back more often! 😊👍🏼

Wonderful restaurant 😋 👌 a fusion of amazing Mediterranean flavours. The service was excellent all done with fun & humour. Great vibe - I will return!

I had a really delicious takeout. Very nice Algerian helping efficiently. I'll be back!

Incredible! Delicious, warm, food for the soul❤️

I recommend you stop at this address. The dishes are incredible

We were recommended to this place and my oh my did it exceed expectations. The food is authentic and absolutely delicious, and with a great relaxed vibe. Couldn't recommend it more!

I felt we got ripped off and scammed for a Deli takeout place - 19 euro for one plate. The staff is friendly and the vibe is nice so we decided to sit inside. First of all the prices are not displayed and not transparent. So you have no clue what you will be charged. It costs 19.75 per plate. you can choose meat, couscous and veggie. Secondly, to warm the food it takes a very long time ( 15 mins) to warm an already ready meal. However I left the place feeling like I got mugged. We were charged 19 euros for a pre-made Deli food. If you walk across the street you will find amazing takeaways for less than this price. At this price point, I might as well go to a restaurant then a Deli Shop for average food.

Always delicious food, plenty of choice, friendly service!

Just left this place 5 mins ago. With a full and satisfied belly. Great flavours. So comforting. Felt like a hug. Keep on doing what you do!

Amazing healthy heart warming Mediterranean food. Home made vibe and sooo delicious. Definitely worth it! Mushrooms and carrots are a must.

Great place, great food and service

This is a gem of a place. Delicious food, so full of flavour and wholesome. Nice service. Great music and art work too.

One of my favourite places in Amsterdam!! Daily options on offer are always fresh and delicious and it’s an even nicer place to sit with their recent renovations. Highly recommend!

Delicious and healthy food, very cosy environment. Definitely worth a visit!

Loved the food and the baklava pastry was soooooo good!!!

The warmest atmosphere. Purposeful and simplistic design and a perfectly small variety of choices. 10/10

Definitely recommended, cozy atmosphere, great service, very nice people and the food is healthy and really delicious. I'm addicted!

Amazing baklava, and very unique. A must if you are just touring through the streets of Amsterdam.

Always great food and nice people

You will be shocked by the price. There is no menu, the man is nice. You are not informed about the price and you would not expect it to be so expensive. A can of fries drink and a small plate of rice/vegetarian food averages 30 euros. With 4 people we spent 115 euros. There is no tap water in the toilet to wash your hand, you do that in the kitchen. Crook! Definitely not recommended!!!

What a wonderful gem this place is! We were walking by and the smell wafting from this restaurant literally brought us inside. The gentleman who served us was very friendly and kindly explained the menu to us. You choose a grain, three vegetables, and a protein - simple, easy. After sitting down and digging in it quickly became apparent that this was one of the finest meals we had had in a long time. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and had such a deep and complex spiced flavour. The braised chicken was tender and falling apart - much like would you expect from beef - I have never had chicken like that before. In a world where eating out is getting more expensive and quality is decreasing, Rue la bastille is a breath of fresh air. The people working here take great pride in the food they serve and it is readily apparent. Next time we are in Amsterdam we will definitely return.

Great find on Haarlemmerdijk. Moroccan cuisine served in a homely cafe setting, great for couples and small groups. The food was good but was masked with too much pepper, so i know i have had better. The price was on the expensive end; 19.75 EUR for a half filling plate of rice, sweet potatoes, cabbage and chickpeas.

Delicious, healthy and affordable. Very happy I found this place and I’m going to make it a regular from now on!

Great place, we feel like we're no longer in the Netherlands. The food is very good, the prices reasonable and a warm welcome! However, you will really have the impression of being in summer in the Mediterranean basin because it is very hot inside!

Went with my friend who had a craving for rice. Lovely rice with veggies

I will never stop saying that this is one of the most underrated places to eat in Amsterdam. Their ingredients are fresh, there is loads of options when it comes to sides and the fact is that it’s always a balanced meal with loads of veggies. Considering there are so many veggie options also means it’s a great place for vegetarians. But I think the single best item on their menu is the Baklava… they use honey which translates to a slightly more mellow flavor than you’d get if you used solely sugar for the syrup. It’s became somewhat of a tradition for me to go grab a bite here during King’s day, their stand is always super busy and I fully understand why! 😋

Good food~ nice space with few tables

Great little place for a quick, tasty, warm meal. Freshly made daily and a nice array of options. I’m already planning to come back this week!

Very good food and good service. Would recommend.

The best meal I had in Amsterdam, really good and autêntica.

Highly recommended if you want to indulge and eat healthy/freshly cooked

COLD place (January), LOUD buzzing noise, UNFRIENDLY cook like he felt it necessary to attack me, he also lied, chairs HARD, tap in the toilet didn't work - NO WATER, so couldn't wash my hands. Food was fresh but seasoned too standard, nothing special. Couscous was too DRY for my taste. I MISSED sauces and at least one leaf of lettuce or herb.

This place is amazing! The food is special, the vibes are good, the place is super nice, the music too!! Super recommended!! Our friends from Rimini!🧡🤎

Nice spot for a fast meal. Pick your base, rice or couscous, plus 3 vegetables, and choose the protein. It can also be vegetarian. On Thursday at 20.00 some of the vegetables had finished already. The restaurant was full, and it took some time to heat the dish, but the service was good, and people were kind. Good experience, it is worth it.

One of the best meals we had in Europe. Hearty. Healthy. Amazing. Was also lucky enough to meet the owner. Have never met anyone as friendly and passionate.

Great food and friendly staff. Everything tastes so wholesome!

I love this place! One of my favorite take away places in amsterdam! The ingredients are fresh and of great quality and the food super-tasty! It tastes like home!

I absolutely adore the atmosphere in there, it feels so much like home, they were also so welcoming and nice ❤️

Rue la Bastille is an hidden gem in Amsterdam! The food, the service and atmosphere are really top notch. Everything tasted so fresh and cooked with love. The baklavas are mind blowing, hands down one of the best that I’ve ever had and I worked 10 years as a chef. Thanks Rue la Bastille and thanks Kassimou

Sadly, this is not it. The food was diverse but lacking in flavor. I was quite surprised given all the stellar reviews. Plus, I waited about 20mins for the plate to be warmed up but half of the ingredients came cold, some were luke warm and only a couple were hot enough to eat. I really wanted to like this place (though the host was very kind and the atmosphere was nice) but will stick with other comparable options that are better in flavor in the city.

was echt heerlijk! er was geen menu, er waren een aantal opties. samen hebben we alle opties geprobeerd en alles was lekker.

The proprietor takes a lot of pride in his little restaurant. Food is cooked fresh daily and the menu changes daily. We had a vegetarian plate and a meat plate. It was so so so good. We topped it off with baclava, which was stellar. We will be back!

1.二十多欧元买一盆碳水 2.couscous有股不新鲜的味道 3.有老鼠出没 4.打菜员非常小气

Delicious warm meal and friendly service, yet portion is a bit small.

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Wonderful spot to get a healthy & hearty lunch! Great for both dining in and takeaway. (The restaurant decor is rustic and cute.) The owner was very helpful in explaining the concept: 1. Pick a base (rice or couscous) 2. Pick a main (meat or vegetarian) 3. Pick 3-4 vegetables It takes about 10 minutes for him to heat up & plate the food. I had the chicken tagine with various vegetables and everything was delicious 😋 Also recommend wrapping up the meal with a baklava. It is not too sweet and has a very elegant (almost floral) honey flavor. Looks good for gluten-free as well.

Fantastic place to eat an amazing quality food!!!! The food is very special an super tasty, I think I found my best place to eat a good and healthy plate after the gym!!!

A place where you can have a proper warm meal with vegetables, meat and a side - all on one plate. It’s truly a gem among the infinite places of sandwiches and tostis. I’ve already been here a couple of times and tried both a vegetarian option and a non-vegetarian one. I must say the portions are pretty big, and it’s a really wholesome meal - so if you’re looking for a quick bite, this isn’t it. However, if you’re hungry and you want some homemade Algerian food - this is your place! I wasn’t familiar with Algerian cuisine myself. Still, here you get to choose three different vegetables for your meal, all cooked in different ways - peas, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, haricots or else. You’ve got to choose a side, usually rice or couscous, and you opt for either meat (most likely, chicken) or vegetarian options. They heat it all out for you, and you end up with a big plate to eat right on the spot, or you can also ask for takeaway. Healthy and delicious!

Heerlijk eten, supergezellig, fantastische buren!

the best baklava i’ve ever had anywhere in the world (plus the food is delictable and ultra fresh)

Really enjoyed the whole experience from walking into the place, having a meal dessert and end up trying the Algerian tea with baklava. Food is top quality, it looks good that’s why I walked in and tastes even better.

Kasimo is an excellent host serving really tasty Algerian food. Visited here 3 times during a short stay in Amsterdam. Go there!

Rue la bastille is een restaurant dat meer dan 5 sterren waard is. Kwaliteit, smaak en beleving is on top. Daarnaast verdienen ze een extra 5 sterren voor effort en geduld, nadat ze zaterdag er alles aan gedaan hebben om van mijn gremlin mood (waar ik zacht uitgedrukt teleurgesteld en boos was dat er geen aubergine en rijst meer was) weer een lieve gizmo te maken (om speciaal voor mij nog iets te maken). Deze plek is een aanrader!

Really chill vibe and pleasant positive welcome. The food looked so good and tasted even better. We are a family of 5, and had a few servings. The vegetables were cooked to perfection. I had the chicken tajine, with zucchini and carrots. He took the time to make sure that the food was heated up properly which showed the attention to detail. Highly recommended!!

Absolutely amazing meal. Owner cooks new and fresh options everyday so come early as it sells out quick. Everything we ordered was delicious and the restaurant is very cute although it has limited seating.