Saravanaa Bhavan in Oude Pijp

What a great find! I could have easily walked past this place without realising it would be the best Indian restaurant I've to for a long time!

The dosas are DELICIOUS! The menu is really so huge, it's a bit overwhelming. It's better to know what you want in advance. I actually think regulars just always order the same tried-and-true recipe without looking at the menu. That might also explain why some dishes seem a bit less fresh. Nevertheless, the flavors are authentic (as far as I can tell as a Dutchman with Indian friends 😄). The atmosphere isn't really cozy and the service is nothing more than practical, but to grab a good dosa quickly, I'll put up with that.

Great food, service was exceptional

Nice experience, must try filter coffee

Food was delicious we went there today and it was my wife's bday ee forgotten to bring cake so they made a delicious treat for us, staaf was no nice. I would recommend this restaurant for south Indian food.

Great food - delicious, good portions and affordable

Great pure veg indian food.they have all indian veg dishes.good taste of India . Payment is only in credit card!

It was really great, great selection, fast service, full belly

Best Indian restaurant in Amsterdam

Salam did good job also whole staff was wonderful. Really liked the food

Delicious food, amazing portion for its price point.

Must try for best indian food in netherlands

Mini tiffin and crispy dosa is perfect.. What made it perfect was pavithras service

Food was excellent and pavithra gives top notch service and great knowledge in menu. Had Chana batura and coffee Ambience is good as well.

Loved the Idli Vada Sambhar and their chutneys.

The food is authentic and the service was absolutely top-notch! Definitely coming back here throughout the rest of my stay!

★★★★★ – A proper South Indian vegetarian spot in Amsterdam €14 mini tiffin for breakfast, hits the spot. Everything tasted fresh, and the filter coffee was strong, frothy and served the traditional way. It's as close to a Chennai breakfast as you'll find here. The space is clean and calm, with warm lighting, comfortable seating and a koi aquarium by the window that makes it a pleasant spot to start the day. Service is friendly and quick. Special thanks to the manager, chef & kitchen staff and great service always by Pavithra, Sana and others.

Amazing for eating in a very family-friendly place

The food and service was great. Highly recommendable.

Amazing dosa’s to have, our host Trishika was super friendly got such friendly services after a long time thanks a million Trishika.

It's great that people aren't being exploited here anymore (I hope) (right?)

The best Indian food! Don't miss it!

ive been coming here for years, its been great always

We just had a lovely breakfast! The service was excellent, and we felt right at home. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

Amazing food, service is fast,colleges R super good

Nice experience. Food is delicious and fast service

We ordered North Indian dishes there but the taste was not up to the mark and also I the quantity was very less as we were in group. It is not same as other saravanaa Bhavan in Europe.

thank you for your service ms varsha 🙏🏻

Sana was our server, she did an amazing job at making feel like we were in India again only.

Excellent dosa. Highly recommend

The food is delicious as always, and the service is excellent.

I love this sarvanna bhawan. Had been to quite a few around the world but totally love this one . Has been able to maintain its taste over years .

Awesome food and awesome service

The food was good and the service is top notch! Highly recommended to come. The dosa’s were on point and so was the filter coffee. Will visit again!

I have been visiting very often to SB here, serving food is very nice by folks here and food is very delicious. Coffee can be made better. But still it's good

I am a fan of Saravanaa Bhawan already, but this was my first time in Amsterdam and it was a great experience as always!

Super nice restaurant, as an Indian and traveling in a distance from Singapore and wife

Not good at all bad service dont try 2nd wife restaurant is good

Very bad food and service also bad

Great atmosphere and great food.

Miss Sana’s service is excellent

The food was very delicious!!! Aslam is the best 👍🏼

Amazing restaurant, Aslam has the best service!!:) And I love the mango lassi

Great place for good Indian food

This is a great South Indian food option in Amsterdam giving you the feeling of Chennai for anyone wanting to have idli, dosa etc. The breakfast combo we had was very good and the filter coffee was great too

Delicious mango lassi. I was able to charge my phone there; very friendly staff and service.

Authentic Indian Food in Amsterdam.

There was a misunderstanding about our order but they made good wonderfully , without hesitation, we loved the dosa’s and the spices!! Perfect with a kingfisher beer

I ordered South Indian thali and it was full of curries of potato very spicy, there was no item which consist of coconut. It was waste of money

Wonderful place to eat, authentic South Indian restaurant, good location and service.

Excellent South Indian food and a bit expensive

Food was good but service was the worst

This is a very famous vegetarian restaurant chain across the world and located in a convenient part of the city. Similar to some other reviews whilst the service could be better, the food is very good and for that reason definitely worth a visit!

Whoever is running this franchise is not doing justice to the food or service which Sarvana is known for back in India. Tried this restaurant twice in a gap of 2.5yrs, and the quality is consistently moderate since then. People serving show zero-customer obsession, least interested in making the experience a memorable one for non-indian visitors. South Indian food is soo much more than flavours, please reflect on this feedback and bring justice to heritage. (I'll only recommend filter coffee here, but please remember to order without sugar to taste coffee, if not you'll end up drinking sugar)

Gobi 65 seems to be artificial colored and presentation could be improved by providing a piece of lemon and a slice of onion other than that the quantity is quite decent. Overall taste can be improved!!!

10/10 South Indian Food. My husband and I love trying out different saravana bhavan branches every time we travel and this restaurant in Amsterdam was delicious. Amazing idlis, thalis, dosas. Highly recommend to order the south indian food. The service was super fast too.

Just like any other Saravana Bhavan, the food and service were great. The staff was super welcoming and patient enough to take our last order even at closing time. I really enjoyed eating here and totally recommend it.

Amazing service and great vegetarian food! The service was very fast, and the food was consistently fresh and tasty. We ate here several times during our 3–4 day stay in Amsterdam and had a very good experience every time. A great option for anyone looking for good-quality Indian vegetarian food in Amsterdam. Highly recommended!

The food was good, one friendly waiter (apologized for the loud talking from the staff), but the rest of the staff was unfriendly and fake. As a result, there was a bad atmosphere, and naturally, I didn't leave a tip. So: find different staff and it is a pleasant place.

Great food with reasonable prices.

We ordered Parotta, Masala Dosa, and Vegetable Birlyani here. The dishes were delicious. One minor downside: you cannot order tap water. Otherwise, the atmosphere is nice.

Very tasty food the dosa n idli were on top My son loved the paneer n the soft butter nan The staff is very friendly Vil visit again

Pathetic food and worst service. We ordered chettinad masala dosa chilli paneer and palak paneer with roti… none of it tasted good… horrible experience… avoid at all cost

Very tasty food n it's very good service the staff is very helpful.friendly environment

The authenticity of the food has degraded a bit but overall nice in case anyone wants to try South Indian food once in a while

I had never seen more variety. Too many choices. Amazing food. Really delicious. I will definitely visit again

Crispy, golden, and absolutely irresistible Dosa at Saravana Bhavan! Best Dosa I’ve ever tried .

Not even single star for one of the pathetic staff and degraded services don't spoil the Indian name. You need a customer and there are multiple Indian and awesome nepali restaurants it was our mistake we came back with trust but not again.

Worst food and even worse staff / service.

Poor quality undercooked food and rude staff

Had Breakfast Mini Thali. Taste was good

Didn’t expect a vegetarian meal to be this satisfying, but every bite was genuinely delicious. ❤️ Walked out full, happy, and wondering why I don’t eat like this more often.🤔 Indian by heart 🥹🇮🇳❤️

Phew, I don’t even know where to start. I found this place randomly during an older visit in AMS. It popped up while I was exploring gmaps, and I got to say: although the visual identity was a turn-off at first, I listened to my gut and ate here. Best. Decision. Ever. The food was so good that I got brain fog for a while, after finishing the dishes (this is a compliment). Simply phenomenal for the price. The lassi was good. The serving was smooth and your employees were super helpful and friendly. The sides where great, The portion sizes were pretty big, so we left the place with a smile on our faces .

Not at all up to Saravanna Bhavan standards. Terrible food that was low quality and bad presentation.

The staff was rude and unprofessional

Very poor service. Waiters don’t pay attention, forget orders and are arrogant. Also understaffed. Waiting staff is busy talking with each other and pay no attention on service

The taste is not the best or as it used to be.

Service was very delayed but the food was fair.

Great vegetarian food option but service need to be improved. The staff could be little more helpful n polite. We just wanted to charge our phone as phone was switched off due to battery drain the lady refused to pursue our request.

They close at 9.45 PM.. don’t go here … worst customer service

Visited Saravana Bhavan Amsterdam recently and left disappointed. The Dal Makhani was far from what you would expect, the Paneer Biryani was okay but overly spiced, and while the Cauliflower 65 was decent, it seemed to contain artificial coloring to make it look more appealing. My advice would be to stick to the South Indian dishes, as the North Indian options didn’t feel authentic or well executed. I don’t like leaving negative reviews, but for the price, service, and overall experience, it wasn’t worth it for me. As someone with experience in the hospitality industry, I understand you can’t please everyone, but authenticity and quality should come first. If this is your first time trying Indian food, I would recommend exploring other Indian restaurants as well. Hopefully, the restaurant improves its menu and food quality in the future.

Disappointing overall. The North Indian dishes lacked flavour and were mostly just spicy. The paneer biryani had little paneer, and the service was sloppy despite simple requests. The restaurant felt a bit untidy, and paying €65 for a cauliflower dish, dal makhani, paneer biryani, and a small bottle of water was hard to justify. It felt more like overpriced Indian fast food than a proper restaurant. The South Indian dishes are better. I’ve tried dosa another time and it was good, so I’d recommend sticking to that instead.

This is the best Indian food I’ve had since travelling Europe. We got the South Indian thali. So delicious.

Best place if you're craving for some amazing South Indian food or just fast food. Quick service!

Good mango lassi, rest of the food is decent but not as flavourful as should be

We had a fantastic dining experience at Saravana Bhavan Amsterdam! The food is incredibly tasty and authentic. The masala dosa and Medu Vada were crispy, and the chutneys were full of flavor. Even the fried rice was excellent. The restaurant is spotless, and the service was excellent—fast, warm, and very welcoming. They even customise some of the dishes to suit your taste buds. A highly recommended spot for great South Indian vegetarian food! It is located opposite to a tram station so easy to reach, even paid parking is available near by.

Excellent dosa and food but u must respect Indian client

I had such a fantastic experience at Saravanaa Bhavan! ✨ The food was truly amazing, especially the dosa – it was absolutely delicious. 💯 The service was great.

i’ve definitely had better indian food in amsterdam but overall not bad. we had the idly (on the dry side but still perfectly fine), gobi paratha (good!) and onion masala dosa (it just had raw onions added inside? when i’ve had it before the onions was more cooked into the dosa which i definitely like better. dosa and masala were pretty good though. chutney and sambar good too) also they upped the prices. the lady was super nice though. decent option but for better indian food go to the madras diaries

Amazing food and service, I was craving for some Indian food and had south indian meals here, taste was authentic. Would definitely recommend.

Best food we had in Amsterdam with an incredible menu! Never seen a vegetarian restaurant with so many dishes in menu. Food was really tasty. Very close to tram station. On the other hand, it Seemed like one of the staff was having a bad day and she took it on most of the customers. Also Disappointed with lack of step-free access. Had to lift pram to the seats.

I had a great experience at Saravanaa Bhavan in Amsterdam. The food was authentic, flavorful, and reminded me of traditional South Indian home cooking. The dosas were crispy, the sambar and chutneys were delicious, and the vegetarian menu offered plenty of choices. Service was friendly and efficient, and the prices were reasonable for Amsterdam. A must-visit for anyone craving authentic South Indian cuisine.

Absolutely pathetic and horrible food experience in comparison with other global outlets. Nowhere close to the brand name or reputation. Sad staff unwilling to walk or pick up even a spoon.

Nothing else is good apart from dosa and thali. We ordered idli Vada and they were stale. Vada tasted like it was made last week, not fresh!

Had the Onion Masala Dosa and my wife had the Mysore Masala Dosa. We enjoyed the coconut, tomato, and sambar served on the side—the coconut chutney was my favorite. The food was good and flavorful, though not quite up to the standards we are used to in India. Overall, a good experience and I would recommend it.

Great place for dosa in Amsterdam! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and it truly feels like an authentic Indian restaurant. The dosa was crispy, flavorful, and tasted just like back home. The chutneys and sambar were excellent, and the overall experience reminded me of dining in India. If you’re looking for authentic South Indian food in Amsterdam, Saravanaa Bhavan is a must-try. Highly recommended! 🇮🇳😊

I have been to Saravanaa Bhavan in many cities in Europe and India. This is one of the best ones. You get to experience authentic South Indian food. It’s also decently priced.

Delicious food and very good service 🙏🏼

Very poor overall experience. Food was over spicy and oily . No authenticity & not worth for money. I ordered veg thali , I'm from tamil nadu so I know about saravana bhavan, I was disappointed and service no one bothered. To be honest because of poor service the restaurant looks empty.

Surprisingly, the taste is pretty good