San Giovanni in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage

Great food. Great service, staff are friendly and speak both English and Dutch . Locals eat here. Very nice pizza bases and reasonably priced.

The welcome is friendly. The setting is a bit ordinary but pleasant. The tables are well arranged and you feel comfortable there. The service is efficient and friendly and the dishes are good, which doesn't spoil anything. A special mention to the meat which is excellent and the cooking required. Finally the bill is very correct, even for Amsterdam.

Delicious pasta and pizzas. Poor salads. Nice prices

Delicious food! Super friendly staff.

Good comfort food, very nice personnel, kind people and fast service. Great place!

Es hätte uns schon stutzig machen müssen, dass wir die einzigen Gäste waren. Essen war teuer, kleine Portionen, Cocktails mangelhaft, Pizza-Brötchen unbekannt, unfreundlich

Vanaf het moment dat je binnenstapt, voel je de warmte en gastvrijheid van de familie die dit restaurant runt. Ze zijn vriendelijk, attent en duidelijk gepassioneerd over wat ze doen. En dan het eten... absoluut fantastisch! Laat je niet misleiden door negatieve recensies; dit restaurant verdient een plek op je favorietenlijst! Een plek waar je niet alleen eet, maar je ook thuis voelt.

Family Restaurant - After reading some mixed reviews I was a little skeptical, but I'm extremely glad I gave this family business a try. From the moment you step in, you feel the warmth and hospitality of the family that runs this restaurant. They are friendly, attentive and clearly passionate about what they do. And then the food... absolutely fantastic! The pasta melts in your tongue and the sauces are packed with flavor. Dessert – a tiramisu that will keep you coming back – was the perfect end to a wonderful evening. Don't be fooled by negative reviews; this restaurant deserves a place on your favorites list! A place where you not only eat, but also feel at home.

Some weeks ago I was having food here with some friends and I saw two people being harassed by the manager. They just wanted to wash their hands in the bathroom, I heard them say. The manager started harassing them because he wanted to charge them way too much money for using the bathroom and he got physical with them. He put his hands on both a girl and a guy. I was eating here but was very afraid because of this. We paid and left. The food was terrible but I was afraid to say anything because the manager was so aggressive towards these other people before. Never go here, unless you support violence

HARASSMENT!!! Rude, unpleasant person working. He was shouting on us and other clients. We left without eating.

The price of the menu compared to what they charged us had nothing to do with it (e.g. water menu €3, time of collection €7). They also charged €20 more for table service, which is normal table service. Not happy with that, they give you the excuse that you can't pay by card... The quality of the food is poor. Recommendation: DO NOT GO even if you are invited!

Very substandard. Paid more than was stated on the card.

Tasty and cheap food (especially for Amsterdam!!) and very nice owner👍

DO NOT ENTER—We felt harassed by the staff! I visited this place with a friend, and from the start, something felt off. The server, an older man around 60, didn’t greet us at all. My friend went to wash her hands in the restroom. When we noticed him behaving rude to others too, we felt uncomfortable and decided to leave, as we hadn’t ordered anything yet. As we were heading out, the man suddenly yelled at us, insisting we’d left something behind, and pointed at the floor. Once we walked back in, he shut the door and demanded that we pay for using the restroom, even though all we’d done was wash our hands. When we agreed to pay, he insisted on charging us more than the 2 euros listed on the restroom sign and even called me “stupid.” This was the point where we decided to leave, but as we tried to walk out, he stepped in our way and pulled me backward, making me lose balance. He then asked someone else from the kitchen to watch us, while he blocked the way out for us. After we paid, he finally let us go, but I have never felt so unsafe in my own country. If you’re considering this place, please be cautious. It was a very unsettling experience, and I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through something similar!

San Giovanni is a true gem! From the moment we entered, the welcoming husband-and-wife team made us feel right at home. Their warmth and dedication to their family-owned restaurant create an inviting and cozy atmosphere that’s perfect for a relaxed meal. The food was outstanding. I ordered the classic spaghetti carbonara, which was creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced with just the right touch of pepper and parmesan. My husband tried the osso buco, a slow-cooked veal that was incredibly tender and flavorful—he couldn’t stop raving about it! Each bite tasted authentically Italian, with ingredients that felt fresh and high-quality. We ended the meal with their homemade panna cotta, a dessert so light and silky that it was the perfect finish. San Giovanni isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience crafted by a couple who pour heart and soul into every detail. If you’re after authentic Italian flavors and genuine hospitality, San Giovanni should be at the top of your list. Highly recommend!

Don’t go to this place! Very expensive. The manager charges you for extra things at the end. If you complain he will start to be angry and shout in very scary way. The way of his look and the way of him talking changes to a psycho. I won’t feel safe to go back to this restaurant!

Soup and tortellini quite bland in taste. Dessert cassata nicely served. Friendly and correct waiter. Julio Iglesias in the background also made up for a lot. Furthermore, the place is not very busy.

cards were not accepted because of "damaged" reader without a proper prior notice like "cash only", have to go outside to withdraw the cash with 3 EUR commission from non-network ATM outside.

Isn't a good place to eat. Oil sloshing around on the pizza. The service was annoying and rude.

It's hard finding something good to say about the experience I had. The server was really weird, like uncomfortable. The drink I had was just straight up the wrong one, the pizza my boyfriend got was just a sea of grease. The salad I ordered had burnt chicken and zero dressing, besides the olive oil that's on the table. The prize is completely ridiculous, we payed over 50 euros for two drinks, one pizza and a small chicken salad without dressing.

Estuve en el lugar ayer. Muy caro y una estafa. Éramos tres personas y pedimos recibo separado. Camarero era muy difícil de aceptar y que después de mucho apuro nos estafó con una factura cara. Por tres platos de spaghetti quatro formaggi y algunas bebidas pagamos por encima de 120 euros. Pregunte precio antes de ordenar en este lugar no sea tímido a preguntar. Una estafa

Good food, they can clean the toilet once.

Super friendly staff, tasty food (pizza Margherita) clean restaurant. Good service. Definitely recommended. We will come again when we are in Amsterdam.

Tasty pizza and a cold beer, served by a friendly and cheerful face. Can't expect more, can you?

Delicious food and very friendly service at an affordable price! We will definitely come back!!

Los servicios eran buenos, mientras que la comida era solo un promedio. Sin embargo, era lo suficientemente bueno para una cena rápida antes de la ópera.

Another little gem of a find, the lemon veal was mouthwateringly good!!

Friendly staff, good service and delicious food.

Good pizza, wonderful human service.

Stopped in for something to drink and a toilet visit early in the day / breakfast. A dirtier toilet will take you a long time to find. (How is the kitchen..?) We paid and went somewhere else.

Food is delicious. I was there with my family and everyone ordered something different, so.. pastas are 5 stars. Pizza is big. And salads didn't take a lot of effort to do, I guess. Tuna salad has just canned tuna. And everything was in layers. Service: just one waiter. Was a little difficult to understand with. Affordable place,I must say.

The place is not ugly, calm atmosphere, some cure deco. However the food is very expensive for what they offer; 6,75€ for a minestrone soup that was in reality very salty hot water with hardly any vegetable inside. Mug size. The meatballs were well seasoned but lacked some real meat. Service is not very friendly, giving short answers and no smiles. I’ve had a bad experience overall.

I had spareribs, and my friend had grilled pork, both with fries and salad, one cocktail, and 2 small glasses of wine. Everything was cooked well and very tasty. Prices seem reasonable for this area. The owners (?) were friendly and hospitable. We sat on the patio.

I came with a friend and we got a pizza to split and I ordered a coke. When ordering the man was not very nice when we asked if we could split, expecting us to order more even though the rest of the restaurant was empty. Everything was fine and the food was okay but then we went up to pay because we had been sitting waiting for the check. I saw that he charged €6 for the coke that said €3,25 on the menu and €12,50 for the margarita pizza that said €10,50 on the menu. When I asked him about the coke, he said that it was the large coke and that was why it was €6 even though there were no size options/different prices on the menu. Basically mediocre food that is way more expensive than the prices on the menu.

Salami pizza was salty and this can be shared between 2 to 3 people, unless you're very hungry then go ahead to order one for yourself. Desserts tiramisu and vanilla ice-cream was very sweet but I think ice-cream was slightly better. Not the best tasting food but it is rather filling and within budget.

Lekker eten, vriendelijk personeel en snelle service. T is een aanrader. Het restaurant ziet er van de binnenkant ook erg mooi uit.

We kwamen binnen en werden hartelijk verwelkomt, we kregen snel het eten wat erg lekker was en een flinke portie voor de prijs. Verder was er goede klantvriendelijkheid en werd ons een foto aangeboden wc was goed, heerlijke avond dus!

Nothing special, rude staff. Way too expensive also for the menu!

Super good, well located, close to the sea, 5 minutes on foot

Pizza war ok aber nicht gut. Die Pizzeria ist geignet für Touristen die noch nie drin waren oder noch nie in Italien. Eine italienische Familie war als Gäste dort und waren schockiert, als das Essen kam. Bestellt auf keinen Fall ein Cocktail 🤣 Dir Tische waren klebrig. Service war ok.

Smakelijk eten, kwam snel en goede service! Was fijn om ergens lekker rustig te zitten en fijn te eten. Komen hier vaker eten als we in de buurt zijn!

Quiet, uncluttered restaurant. Accessible and clean. My pizza was superb. Egg with spinach, but not just thrown together. It was a creamy yet fresh mixture on a crispy Italian handmade base, just like a kind of lasagna ingredient that went together beautifully without any sogginess. Service is excellent, friendly and the acoustics are nice. It is also not too expensive.

To flee quickly uncooked and unseasoned dough Service leaves nothing to be desired No atmosphere

Not very great food but very friendly staff or owner.

I do not recommend it. We stopped at this place on the way to our hotel because one person in our group had to go to the bathroom urgently, and we thought that it would be a good option to have dinner there, also taking into account that we had just come from spending the afternoon in a coffeeshop ... there was hunger, I assure you. Honestly, if it wasn't because we came "in such a way" we would have gotten up and left when we saw the first dishes we ordered. Biterballen and assortment of croquettes/fried foods obviously frozen from the fifth division, also over-fried (it was obvious that the oil had not been added that day). We ordered bitterballen for every lunch and dinner on our trip to Amsterdam and these were without a doubt the worst by far. And the Pizzas, well, the lot, the bad lot. Mine was cheese and nothing more, plus the dough was raw in the middle, like the others we ordered. There is only one man in the kitchen and one lady at the bar serving tables, so service is also slow. In a hurry, well, he did the trick for us, but we would not return nor do we recommend it. The men's services are very dirty, too.

NEVER COME TO THIS RESTAURANT the calzone was good but there was PLASTIC in my calzone. Ham? It wasn't real meat! Dough? Too oiled. Plus I have a bad feeling that I will have a really bad stomach ache I advise you not to go there

Comi uma excênlente pizza branca de entrada, e um frango na grelhado de almoço. O Proprietário é bem simpático, e o preço justo !

Nice restaurant for steaks, pizza and pasta.

The food was exquisite. We tried the lasagna bolognese and the calzone, both dishes were delicious. Great value for the price. The waiters were also pleasant and efficient. A success!

Do not eat here. It was the worst experience we’ve had in Amsterdam so far. Hostile and rude service. Just read the rest of the reviews.

Terrible service. Nachos that aren't nachos. They're Doritos cookies with ketchup. I have pictures. I wanted to have dinner, but besides that, the restaurant still offers terrible service, it wasn't possible. I preferred to get up and leave.

Good and rich noodles. The soda, they offered us a big size (which I didn't see on the menu) and it cost us 6 euros per big size glass (and it was a normal large glass). In hard rock the same glass costs 5.5 and is free refill...just for reference.

Very good restaurant! Clear recommendation! We had pizza and tortellini and were pleasantly surprised. The service was very nice, I think it was the boss. The portions are large and what particularly surprised me were the drinks, which were large (0.5l) and comparatively cheap. Elsewhere you usually only get small drinks (0.2) and pay twice as much. So it was very tasty, cheap, not crowded and for once as a tourist you didn't feel like you were being ripped off. Thank you very much!

We chose this restaurant as an emergency solution when we were wandering around Christmas Amsterdam looking for a place to have dinner. And I think this solution was the best that could have happened to us. Excellent and funny service, excellent food, great wine. Nothing was a problem and everything really tasted great. If you happen to be passing by, don't hesitate to stop here. Tutto perfetto!

Lugar super agradável e aconchegante. Recomendo a todos. Atendimento excelente. Recomendo a todos

Wraz ze znajomymi trafiliśmy na restauracje z ulicy. Przeglądając menu na zewnątrz obsługa zaprosiła nas do środka. Zamówiłem z dziewczyną pizze i zupe pomidorową, mała pizza delikatnie ostra, i smaczna szkoda, ze nie mozna wybrać rozmiaru pizzy, a zupa ok. Osobiście polecam tu zjeść, całkiem przyjemne miejsce ale wydaje mi się, że ceny mogłyby być troszeczkę niższe. 😁

Goed restaurant om een snelle en redelijke Italiaanse maaltijd te nuttigen. Vegetarische pizza goed. Prijs/kwaliteit goed. Een wat kale inrichting die niet echt Italiaans aandoet.

Geweldig restaurant! We gingen naar een voorstelling in Carré en het eten was op tijd gereed. De pizzabodem is heerlijk luchtig en de ingrediënten vers!

Ppl are nice to foreigners Fish soup is delicious! Specifically on winter.

I had a meal on two different days here, while attending a conference and the service was fantastic. The food was too good for the price and the waiter was kind and quick to serve. Would come back with eyes closed.

Really excellent food at a good price, not the overpriced, overrated food we had at other Amsterdam restaurants.

The braised mushroom appetizer was one of the best I've tasted, delicious

Sehr aufmerksamer Service, Essen war gut. Hatte eine Pizza diavola die leider nicht einen Hauch von Schärfe hatte. Meine Partnerin war auch zufrieden

Nettes kleines Restaurant nahe dem Markt. Essen war lecker und die Preise im normalen Rahmen. Das Essen wurde flott gemacht.

Best pasta I’ve ever had. Highly recommend

Good food but being Italian, my standards are high.

War lecker und Preiswert. Hatten 3 Gerichte und 4 Getränke = 54 €. Die Getränke werden als 0,2l Flaschen serviert und liegen etwas bei 4 €.

Across from the Opera House. We had a basic pizza and mostly wine. Owner is very welcoming and personable

Hoge nood is hoge nood. Vriendelijk gevraagd of ik even naar de wc mocht. Werd verwezen naar de hoek. Mooie kleine wc dat wel. Goede urinoir. Handen gewassen en langs de dame achter de kassa. ‘Dat is dan 2 euro’. Oké. Afgerekend en weg. Met zo’n gastvrijheid vergaat de drang om er ook te eten of te drinken. Te duur om het daarna te lozen.

Best Italian pizza, best service and fantastic atmosphere.

Why do they think they serve an Italian cuisune? I guess the owner has never been to Italy. I did not like the place and food. The waiter brough me wrong salad, the pizza was not sliced into pieces, they did not provide plates for pizza.

Best mushroom soup and lasagna in Amsterdam.

Tolles Restaurant und sehr nette Bedienung! Die Pasta und die Pizza waren großartig!!! Kann ich nur empfehlen 👍🍝

Food was good. Restaurant was quiet and we really enjoyed our meal.

Naja. Der angebliche Mojito war mit Sprite zero gemixt und schmeckte daher relativ abscheulich.

Lekkere dunne bodems van de pizza's. De steak was goed mals. Gerechten werden snel geserveerd. Aanrader voor een goede, snelle hap. Aankleding is niet super.

Super lekker gegeten bij Dan Giovanni. Lekker pizza Daviola gegeten. Bodem was lekker dun en pizza was heet en snel op tafel. Zal deze plek zeker aanraden als je een snelle hap wilt en een echte pizza 🍕

La pizza était bonne, le jambon un peu trop salé à vite écœuré. La soupe à l’oignon était bonne, on m’a demandé si je voulais du pain j’ai dis oui, car avec de la soupe à l’oignon il y a toujours du pain. Mais là ni sur la carte ni la serveuse ne m’a dit que le pain était payant.. et cher en plus ! 3,75€ pour 4 minis pains.. J’ai regretté de venir ici

Good pizza. Service was much, much better then the food itself.

Lightning fast service and simple but tasty food. Nothing outstanding, but absolutely perfect when you're going to an opera or ballet performance nearby; it's only a 2-3 minute walk and the service has adapted to serving people on the fly.

Zentral gelegen in der Innenstadt von Amsterdam. Das Essen kam sehr schnell und war mit 12€ (Pasta Carbonara) auch preislich in Ordnung. Ein Softdrink 0,4 L war mit 6€ etwas hoch berechnet. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und kompetent. Es sind genügend Plätze drinnen und draußen vorhanden. Die Toiletten waren sehr dreckig. Das geht gar nicht und sollte unbedingt geändert werden!!

Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Essen und dem Service. Es ist ein einfaches, aber persönlich geführtes Restaurant. Wir wurden sehr nett bedient.