Sardegna,Amsterdam in Museumkwartier

Overpriced. At those prices, one simply imagines a bit more imagination and a higher quality of meals. Don’t get me wrong, the food is not bad. Just underwhelming. The restaurant is trying to appear premium without actually being premium.

We had a delicious meal. The specials were really top-notch!

In this restaurant, you still receive good old-fashioned service, a perfect host, very good service, and fine cuisine. Beautiful location in Amsterdam's Old South. Unfortunately, most restaurants are no longer like this establishment. Soulless and often without passion. Hats off!! Will definitely come back here.

At night, the atmosphere was intimate and welcoming. The music was great and always made you smile (because they were all great hits, very well selected). We ordered pizzas and meat. Perfect! Crispy and with high-quality ingredients. The owner was there and came over to chat with us for a while to make sure everything was alright.

We have visited Restaurant Sardegna many times, and it has become a truly special place for us. We can confidently recommend starting with the Vitello Tonnato. The Pappardelle Ragù and the Penne with Salmon and Zucchini are both excellent, as are the Granchio e Zafferano ravioli. For the main course, the Tagliata di Manzo is definitely worth trying. And make sure to leave some room for the tiramisu or panna cotta, both are wonderful. But what keeps us coming back is more than just the excellent food. It is the wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. And, above all, there is the magnificent Karim, whose genuine warmth, kindness, and hospitality have turned him from someone who welcomed us to the restaurant into a true friend. A place we always leave with a smile and one we wholeheartedly recommend.

Karim the goat, greta also took care of us most of the night and was very considerate of us! Big thanks to her, Definitely try the food here and the atmosphere is amazing

I'm Italian and I LOVED this place!! The pasta is the same one as the one in Italy, the waiters are so nice and the vibe is cool and mysterious! Nonetheless 5 stars in everything

The service superb, the seating outside under-the tree with that lovely cold breeze , all of staff very helpful the foos was wow love it .

Lovely terrace with the evening sun. Friendly service and delicious food. The melanzane & tagliatelle ragú are highly recommended!

Quiet restaurant, well located, and with delicious dishes.

Great place ~1m from city center; suggest getting a reservation as it’s a favorite for locals

Walked up and happily accepted an outside table. Pizza for me and ragu for my wife with a drink each. Affordable.

It was my first time at Restaurant Sardegna Very pleasant. Attentive staff. Calm and helpful. The food was very good. Very well taken care of. Leave with a good feeling.

Going the extra mile, excellent pasta and everything just on point, a little gem!

We went there after a whole day in Vondelpark. It was 22 and most of the people were finishing their dinners. They were quiet accommodating and offered us a table in the terrace after a 5 min wait. Moscow mules were quiet refreshing and I loved the malenzena parmigianna it was perfectly seasoned and wellcooked. Ragu was ok for me but for example my friend really enjoyed hers. Pizza and the meat dish that I don’t remember the name was great also. Service was smiling as well. Overall we enjoyed.

Food is good but the service was sooooo slow

We came spontaneously on a Sunday afternoon and it was great that there was space. Although the kitchen was closing one hour after our arrival, there was no pressure (at least not felt by us). We came with our little daughter and she was treated very nicely (always a good indicator for general service and friendliness). Very nice personnel. Food was very good. We were sitting outside, which turned out to be a bit cold when windy - but there were blankets. It looked very cosy inside, so going to try that next time.

The food is delicious and the staff is really amazing.

had the parmigiana, great! and the kind and helpful waiter. thank you.

Very good food, high quality. Compliments to the chef. Also very nice staff. Recommended!

All the staff were very friendly.

We ate at Sardegna again after a long time. And what a surprise! The best restaurant food ever! The food was fantastic. For the main course, I had handmade ravioli filled with crab in saffron sauce. Pure bliss...........We will be back soon. Compliments to the chef and the host.

Had a delicious meal and drinks, and the staff was friendly.

Fine restaurant with friendly hosts. Music a bit too loud, but otherwise cozy. Dishes taste great and plentiful. Drink prices are on the expensive side. Tonic 5.50, very small cup of tea 4.50.

I ordered the sea bass. The food was fine, but it wasn’t sea bass it was sole! Very nicely prepared though and a nice restaurant. A puzzling error though, these fish aren’t even shaped the same…

Amazing staff amazing experience

It was a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff and delicious food. Definitely recommended!

I found it a wonderful and cozy experience. The restaurant also looks beautiful inside. The negative reviews here about the service may be outdated... We found the service friendly and attentive! The food is of good quality, as are the wines. However, the menu prices shown on Google Maps are a bit dated; expect to pay 50 to 60 euros per person! But it's worth it for such a delicious and romantic dinner.

Karim is such a unique character, truly gave us one of the best restaurant experiences in this city :)

Excellent! I went for the special Christmas menu and the dishes were exceptional; I had a shrimp risotto with artichokes. The service was very good. I suggest making a reservation before going to guarantee a table. 👏🏻

You can only buy water; still water is not available. The restaurant is pricey, which disappointed us.

I was there a few weeks ago with a date. I'd mentioned in my notes that I had a severe nut allergy. But the kitchen checked it several times, so everything went extremely smoothly in that regard. The service was also perfect; they were very cheerful, and the atmosphere was cozy.

We had the best evening! The staff and owner are incredibly friendly and really take the time to talk to you and give advice on what to choose. We honestly couldn’t decide because all the dishes are amazing, but sharing is an option as well! The cocktails, especially the Espresso Martini and the Negroni, were insanely good as well. I would absolutely go back. 10/10

Super friendly, great food and nice atmosphere. Walking distance to the Concertgebouw. Reasonable prices for Amsterdam. (since I live in Germany almost all prices in Holland are rediculous...) but worth a visit!

It's not very big, so I think reservations are a good idea. Especially if the outside area isn't open. Excellent Italian food and very friendly service. Highly recommended.

First night in Amsterdam and we sure guessed right on this restaurant choice. My wife had a really nice shrimp and artichoke risotto and I had some delicious crab filled ravioli in a shrimp bisque. Service was delightful. We chose to eat outside. It did get a bit cool so they turned on a heater for us. Thinking about going there again before we leave the city.

Absolutely loved it! One of the best risottos I’ve ever had: perfectly creamy and full of flavor. The service was amazing from start to finish - friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The terrace is one of the nicest in Amsterdam, especially on a sunny day! Drinks were perfectly balanced, the food beautifully presented, and the playlist made the whole atmosphere even better! Relaxed, stylish, and full of good energy. Completely recommend Sardegna: for a date, a dinner with friends, or just to enjoy great Italian food and warm hospitality. Thanks!

Food was delicious, staff welcoming and nice place to have a bite to eat!

Good food and very good service but this after all not justifies the upscale price tag.

For years, we've enjoyed dining at Sardegna when we're vacationing nearby. But yesterday was a disappointment. When our drinks arrived, the waitress spilled the contents of a bottle of cola on my boyfriend and niece. We were dining with children aged 3 and 6, among others. We waited almost two hours! for our main course. The explanation was that the bread platter we had, catering to the kids' most hungry appetites, was considered a starter... but after the bread platter, we also had to wait an hour and fifteen minutes. Finally, my daughter had a chicken schnitzel. They'd poured a salt shaker over it; it was white with salt. The explanation was that it should have been on the fries. Incomprehensible; this amount of salt isn't healthy for anyone! There was no acknowledgement of our discomfort. So this was our last time at Sardegna. The food was good, but you can't enjoy it when your children have stomach aches from hunger and are lethargic.

Food was immaculate, I had the spinach ravioli, service was polite, smooth and quick, went solo and felt very welcomed! Will definitely visit when I’m back in the city!

Wonder atmosphere, staff and food. I eat here 6 years ago and enjoyed it then. My visit this time did not disappoint.

Amazing Italian recipes and a great selection of complementary wines and cocktails. It was a great dinner for a large party, everything i tried was delicious and the staff were very kind and attentive.

Keep coming every time I arrive to Amsterdam. Recommend.

I’ve visited twice now, and both times have been truly wonderful experiences. We chose to sit outside on the terrace, which has a cozy and inviting atmosphere with the lights and heaters. The food was incredible and on top of that, the staff are very attentive in a way that feels genuine. Definitely a place worth visiting!

The risotto was very good! The service is good, servers are kind, and the business owner cares about his customers. I will definitely be back again in the future if I visit Amsterdam again.

Amazing food and lovely place !

The food was good but from the time we ordered, we saw new tables sitting down and getting their main course. When we asked the answer was ‘when it comes it comes’ and ‘I’m sure it’s on the way’. It got there 45 min after our appetizer. I can understand mistakes but not even an apology, unfortunate. Stars to the food only

Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. The cocktails were poorly made, but that was far from the biggest issue. There was a hair stuck inside the olive oil spout, and when we informed the waitress, she simply removed it with her bare hands—highly unhygienic, especially in times where cleanliness should be a top priority. To make matters worse, my friend found an insect in her food. When we raised this concern, the response from the owner was dismissive—she blamed it on the vegetables being organic, as if that justified the presence of bugs on a plate. The service was the most unpleasant part. Staff were unfriendly and unprofessional, especially one woman (possibly the owner) who responded rudely when I politely asked for empty glasses to be removed from our small, overcrowded table. Her reaction was unnecessarily hostile and made the whole table uncomfortable. Considering the poor hygiene, disrespectful service, and high prices, I strongly advise avoiding this place. If you’re looking for a nice dinner, good cocktails, or even just basic courtesy, you’re better off going somewhere else.

Friendly and hard-working staff. Food not particularly special, but tasty.

If you’re okay with waiting an hour just to get your appetizer, and then being met with arrogance from a staff member when you’ve been nothing but patient — then sure, give this place a try. The food was decent, but nothing memorable, and honestly, the poor service overshadowed everything. On the bright side, the location is nice and the street is quiet, which made the wait slightly more bearable. Overall, not worth the hype.

Ended up coming here twice during our vacation, the second time at the request of our children. The spinach and ricotta ravioli was delicious, as was the pizza parma. Wine selection is also really great as well. Kids were a huge fan of the semifreddo too. Service is good, but sometimes they don't seem to pay attention, as once we were served our digestif in the normal small cup and the next time they inexplicably made it into a spritz even though we ordered the same both times. They also didn't tell us there was the option to have bread and butter at the beginning of the meal, we saw another table get it and asked. Outdoor seating was comfortable, and underrated info but necessary: bathroom has great lighting.

Authentic Italian dishes! Delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. Recommended!

The food was so espetacular, I didn't want to finish. Already thinking about when im coming back.

Great restaurant!! Outdoor seating is very nice and comfortable. Indoor seating options are quieter. Food selection is broad and something for everyone! Great cocktail options. Servers were welcoming and made us English speakers feel right at home.

The atmosphere was good. The service varied. Starter: I think it's a shame that the shrimps were not peeled. This was on the menu. As for the taste; very tasty. Main course: Spaghetti vongole. What a delicious dish. Really recommended.

Nice pleasant evening. The food was delicious and the service was top. Very professional and attending! We had a great time and I can only recommend this place. Thank you for having us.

Great experience. Delicious food, superb service. Worth to stop by.

This was my first time eating here, the restaurant is very nice and clean and a good atmosphere. Everyone of the staff came at least once to our table to ask how we were doing and if the food was to our liking or to have a little talk to get to know us. We will definitely be coming back.

Amazing service and great quality food, highly recommended!

We celebrated my wife's 60th birthday and invited friends from the USA and across Europe. For our welcome dinner, we chose Sardegna for our group of 16—and it was nothing short of exceptional. Every detail was handled with care, especially the dietary restrictions, which were accommodated with such grace that everyone felt truly included. It didn’t feel like dining at a restaurant—it felt like being welcomed into a dear friend’s home. An unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.

The fillet was perfectly cooked, the tiramisu was excellent, and the service was even better.

Sono andata in questo ristorante perché vicino all'albergo. Locale molto semplice con anche due camerieri che parlavano italiano. Il servizio è stato molto cortese. I piatti erano presentati bene. I due primi, che non ho mangiato io, hanno detto che erano buoni. La mia scaloppina era buona ma le verdure che avevo come contorno non erano molto buone in particolare i broccoli erano praticamente crudi.

Nos topamos con este restaurante y totalmente afortunados. El personal era muy amable y acogedor. El servicio era puntual. La comida era fresca con pasta casera, la pizza era deliciosa y mi marido tenía un filete que estaba a la parrilla a la perfección y tan bien saborizado. Los precios reflejaban la gran comida y la experiencia. ¡No te equivocarás parando aquí! Cócteles y selección de vinos también fueron abundantes!

Accueil agreable Salle de qualité Service de bonne qualité Plats corrects mais sans plus: pates, pizzas notamment Un peu cher en terme de rapport qualité priw

I had a really good meal here, I've tasted a lot, but it's really great here. Definitely recommended!!!!

Hello! Visited this restaurant 5-10 mins ago! Were seated for 5mins, and during those 5mins the hostess approached us 3 times warning our kids not to touch torcher or glass vases on the windows! I mean I understand warning us one time, but 3 times felt like we were not welcome with kids there so we had to leave! Please take this into account before going there with kids!

Vi kom forbi en fredag aften hvor der var meget fyldt. De var søde og fandt et bord til os på trods af at vi kun kunne have det i 1 time og 15 min. Der var hurtig betjening og maden smagte dejligt og det var en dejlig oplevelse på trods af den var kort. Anbefaler at booke et bord hvis man skal her hen i weekenden for at være sikker på at kunne få den fulde oplevelse.

Buscando un restaurante local para comer, me encontré con este. Parecía encantador desde el exterior y el menú publicado era prometedor. Una vez dentro, las cosas empezaron a cambiar. Mesas pequeñas, abarrotadas y frías (temperatura, pero quizás porque tengo una mesa al lado de la puerta). El servicio era amable y eficiente, pero la comida estaba por debajo de la par. Yo tenía el carpaccio pero eso era más ruccola que carne. Luego un risotto de trufa, pero estaba claro que las trufas provenían de un frasco (no fresco) y se complementaban con un poco de pasta de trufa. Muy grasoso. Tal vez deberían despedir al chef, porque para el resto tiene potencial.

Delicious food and friendly colleagues ❤️

Nice meal. Too bad the service doesn't speak Dutch. €7.50 for a glass of wine is now normal in this area, unfortunately, but it's a shame that there are only 3 sips in the glass here...

What an absolutely delightful experience! We happened upon this precious place whilst walking in Amsterdam. The service was great and the restaurant was quite nice. We had the pizza and baked eggplant. We both loved it!

El mejor restaurante italiano que me ha tocado fuera de Italia. Estamos de paseo en Amsterdam y caminado en los alrededores del hotel, vimos este restaurante y llevamos dos días seguidos viniendo. Van cuatro platos que hemos probado y no sabría decir cuál es el mejor, todos se superan. Si tuviera que escoger definitivamente me iría por el Spaguetti Vongole. Pero todos han estado muy buenos. La atención es inmejorable, un sitio pequeño muy ameno y cálido. Para lo que estén esta parte de la ciudad les recomiendo 100% Sardegna.

Good atmosphere, service and delicious dishes

Such a romantic place for dates. Food is delicious.

Smooth service in a chic Italian setting with delicious food.

To be treated as stupid is bad enough but to be offered over priced pretend Italian food and inferior quality wine simply adds insult to injury.

Mama Mia. We went to this beautiful restaurant for new years 😍 what a fantastic beautiful delious restaurant. Highly recommend. Great way to finish a beautiful trip. Thank you amsterdam thank you Holland 🇳🇱

A very pleasant atmosphere and courteous service, delicious food

Snobbish place, average food, typical tourist targeting place.

Ambiente increíble con gente que sabe cómo acoger y crear una velada inolvidable. La comida es sabrosa como si viniera directamente del libro de cocina de la Nonna italiana. Nadia y David han creado un increíble restaurante italiano en el corazón de Amsterdam Sur

Absolutamente fantástica experiencia! El personal era cálido, atento, y nos hizo sentir tan bienvenidos desde el momento en que entramos. La comida estaba deliciosa, perfectamente cocinada, muy bien presentada y llena de sabor. Todo llegó rápidamente, y el ambiente era acogedor pero elegante. Está claro que se preocupan por cada detalle. Sin duda volveremos!

Volvemos cada año y tengo que decir, que mantienen el nivel alto, esto por la deliciosa comida, así como el servicio bij Nadia, siempre es bueno conocer al mismo equipo, mis favoritos eran los pasados! Debo decirlo. Gracias equipo🎈

Heerlijk gegeten bij Sardegna met een aantal vrienden, aan een grote tafel! We zijn echt in de watten gelegd door zowel Nadia als David, absolute toppers. De truffel risoto en gevulde pasta waren mijn favoriet! Zeker aan te raden door de geweldige locatie midden in het hart van Amsterdam Oud Zuid.

Een erg gezellig restaurant, met goede bediening. De sfeer in het restaurant is erg goed en echt authentiek Italiaans eten.

Great place for dinner, really good food and brilliant service.

Heel slecht. Aardappelen heel droog, broccoli hard. Ossenhaas eerst veel ste rood en nadat ik er wat van heb gezegd kreeg ik hem doorbakken terug. Echt slecht. Ober die geen Nederlands spreekt was uitermate bot. Ik vroeg om mayonaise voor de droge aardappels. Had hij niet zei hij. Kreeg het wel later en toen na het eten zei hij dat het uiterst ongewoon was dat ik om mayonaise had gevraagd. Wilde dit restaurant nog 1 kans geven. Vorige keer viel het ook tegen. Hier ga ik dus echt niet meer heen. Het is ook nog prijzig!

Very good service and good food.

Excellent welcome from Karim, the service is fast and the dishes are very good! Thank you for the kindness of the servers! We recommend 👍

Why such a low Rating? Because this restaurant refuses to serve tap water - even though I bought a bottle of wine! Why not serve Amsterdam’s excellent tap water for free - if requested? Look forward to a reply justifying this from the owner/management. Despite the positive experience on service and food I will not be coming here again. Shame.

Excellent food, great service, and elegant design. Only reason for 4 stars was the lack of availability for tap water.

Quick Service, delicious food, fine Wines. Worth another visit.

The pasta was good! Didn’t like the policy of not having water with the food. The deserts were a bit expensive.

Excellent. Incredibly good, service and professionalism of the room to accompany a fantastic experience. I highly recommend.

So glad we found this hidden treasure. We were really disappointed with the place we walked out of and were hoping that it wasn’t symptomatic of all Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. How wrong could we be, the hostess was so welcoming and warm and found us seating in the buzzing dining area. The service was cracking and the food was incredible. The Ragu was possibly the best I’ve tried, instead of “pulled”, small chunks in a delicious sauce. The Tiramisu nicely finished off the meal beautifully. Hopefully won’t be the last time we go there. Thanks to all the staff for a wonderful experience of Amsterdam’s Italian hospitality.

The staff created a calm caring atmosphere. The food is excellent and the staff's suggestions are good

Wonderful place to eat the staff are super friendly and very engaging they knew the menu very well. The food was magnificent and the service was also tremendous.

Overall it was a great experience at the restaurant. My favorite dish was the smoked salmon pasta. The eggplant appetizer and the tiramisu was good as well. The burrata salad and spinach and ricotta ravioli were alright, but not as good as expected, and the red wine we chose was expensive but again didn't justify the price. The staff were nice, they lit up the tiramisu for my boyfriend's birthday and were nice throughout our experience. So we didn't have any issues as mentioned in other reviews. Overall I'd try again and just pick the items in which were the better options in our opinions as the overall quality was good.

I went there 45 minutes before closing time, but they welcomed me. The staff were very kind and friendly. The truffle risotto I had was very delicious, and the texture was clearly enjoyable because they used a generous amount of truffle. The price was also good, so I would recommend it.

We have been coming here a couple times a year for the last 15 years. Never had a bad experience. Consistent quality of the food, general cleanliness, and friendly staff keep us coming back. Is normally a quiet place to have a special meal. The staff has been helpful with wine recommendations for each course or by the bottle. We have had many of the items from the entire menu without disappointment. I really like having this little gem in our neighborhood.