Steakhouse Piet de Leeuw Amsterdam in De Weteringschans

Best meat I've had in Europe, cooked to perfection, very flavorful. Plus, a nice cold Heineken and very crispy fries. To finish, a delicious traditional apple pie with ice cream and cream. The owner served me with great attention, very polite and attentive. I went based on Google recommendations and it really was excellent. Congratulations to the team! 👏🏻

What a wonderful experience this was. Everything was perfect down to the last detail. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal, with the quality of the meat standing out in particular. The presentation was very nice with those little Amsterdam flags in it. The food was well prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very pleasant. We will definitely come back here again.

Piet de Leeuw is closed until August 18 due to renovations!

Found it by chance and were happily surprised. The steak was great, service very friendly.

Visiting from Australia, first time trying horse! It was great! I would eat it again. Definitely come give these guys a visit. The gentleman waiting on us was extremely helpful and super nice. Highly recommend.

It was nice to sit outside and I had a great steak; the service was also friendly, just a bit of a shame that the main course was served so soon after the starter.

Steak was GREAT! Add the Garlic to the Classic Sauce!!!!

Great place! Had a delicious horse steak 👌🏻 friendly staff and a cozy restaurant!

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE. WORST MEAL IN YEARS. 2 NEW OWNERS IN THE FEW MONTHS AND THE QUALITY IS SO LOW WE COULDN'T EVEN CHEW IT. HAD TO SPIT IT OUT. WHEN WE SHARED THIS WITH THE SERVER THE MANAGER/OWNER DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE DECENCY TO ADDRESS IT WITH US. BUT HAD NO PROBLEM TAKING OUR MONEY. AVIOD AT ALL COSTS IF YOU LIKE QUALITY FOOD. SO MANY OTHER BETTER PLACES TO ENJOY.

Extremely average. Don’t fall for it. Not a typical Dutch experience either. Loud, dark and tiny. Great Wilhelmina peppermint at the end tho

Yay, finally went last minute for a change. It's been on the list for ages. Delicious food and friendly staff.

The beef fillet was absolutely superb with the peppercorn sauce. And you absolutely MUST save room for that apple pie. I ate like a king here. Highly recommended.

It wasn't worth the reservation I made in advance; it was a disappointment. The meat they called "special sauce horse meat" was just meat swimming in a pool of butter, and the staff were completely unhelpful. We were seated at a table for four with six people and a baby. When we asked them to change tables, they responded that we could only sit at that table. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying a place I'd booked weeks in advance, but I could have done without it.

The food was OK without being something special, service was definitely good.

The service was extremely rude.

Excellent cut of meat; the top sirloin is recommended medium-rare. Good beers.

Saturday night, packed with groups going out.

Great place! Super steak, better than at Loetje! It is very noisy though, and a bit like a traditional pub. But the food is exquisite!

Was here on a Thursday. According to Google, it is open from 12 to 10pm, according to their website too! Still, when I went in they dismissed me saying that they open at 5pm. Can't say anything about the food and the ambience...

Excellent spot. Ordered the beef carpaccio and the horse meat satay [chef's special]. Staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Cool vibe as well.

Delicious steak, nice atmosphere in the restaurant :)

Found this restaurant through Google as it had great reviews and had horse steak on the menu. Both my husband and I ordered the horse steak with garlic gravy and it was amazing! It's no wonder the restaurant was so busy on a Thursday evening. We will definitely visit here again!

Delicious food, excellent service, and excellent service. The atmosphere is a mix of conviviality, Amsterdam flair, and a cafe atmosphere.

Great place, very cosy, with a warm welcome. Food was great. What's not to like?

Great restaurant. Small but very friendly, the food is very good. The waiter was very pleasant (thank you Levy).

Delicious food A bit noisy But cozy

This address had been saved in my phone for two years. Since we're not from the area, I was sure we'd visit Piet de Leeuw someday. Now the time had come, and we were in Amsterdam for the weekend. We'd made a reservation in advance. Because we wanted to be guaranteed a table. Once we arrived, the welcome felt like coming home, like a regular. There's no discrimination. There's a no-nonsense mentality here. We felt welcome and ordered drinks. We ultimately decided to go for the horse steak. The many videos I'd often seen online never left my mind, and I shared them with my wife, thinking...we really have to go here...we ordered the steak, and it was served exactly as we'd seen in the videos on Instagram and Facebook. It looked so delicious...the steak in its delicious gravy. We couldn't wait to dig in. And we're real sticklers when it comes to a good piece of meat. We just want a good steak, and we're willing to pay a lot for it. The flavor of the steak was simply amazing. We unanimously agreed it was a good steak. The gravy was also delicious for dipping the bread and fries. We also ordered some delicious fried mushrooms. No fuss with sauces because we want the purest piece of meat. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food and the atmosphere. Piet de Leeuw is pure passion and a household name in Amsterdam. Many people know how to find it. We will definitely do this again the next time we're in the area. And that won't take two years. We had a wonderful time here. Top place! Hats off 🎉 ❤️

We ordered tagliatella alla parmigiana flambée—exquisite pasta! And the service from the staff was impeccable.

Amazing steak,Amazing servis,Amazing servise❤️

Great service. Lovely food. Not a lot of space.

I hadn't been there in over 10 years. It was even better than I expected. Next time will definitely not be 10 years later.

We were looking forward to this dinner; the food was okay, but far too little and overpriced. We had to pay extra for everything, which isn't a problem if you get enough, but two meager portions of fries and two small salads for nine people is simply not enough. The steak was good, but even this was a very small piece. In short, after dinner, you can safely go to McDonald's. And that can't be right after spending over €65 per person. Furthermore, the staff was very grumpy, which didn't improve the atmosphere. We felt truly unwelcome. In short, we will never go back. But that probably won't bother the owner; they assume customers will come anyway. But as always, pride comes before a fall. I wish the restaurant the best of luck in driving customers away.

Very disappointed. I've never encountered such unfriendly staff. The waiter, in particular, is extremely rude and arrogant. The restaurant is nicely decorated, but the service completely ruins the atmosphere. They almost yell at you when you want to order extra drinks. The food was fine, but not particularly special. For just a mini steak (without vegetables or fries), you pay over 35 euros. Ridiculous, because the quality is nothing special. One star is required to post this review, but the service and the food don't even deserve one star.

Good old-fashioned, traditional Dutch food. The service is very friendly. The food is served quickly and is always delicious.

A delightful Amsterdam restaurant with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a delicious steak. Enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Affordable.

The music and chatter from the audience were so loud that I had a wonderful meal, but not so much! I was able to enjoy the company of my fellow diners, and that on my birthday.

An excellent steakhouse, excellent dog, perfect flavor and cooking, fair price for the quality of the meat. Close to major attractions. Highly recommended.

Best spot in town for a local dinner experience! Staff is kind, embodies the Amsterdam culture perfectly and make sure you get a fresh beer as soon as the last one is finished, the atmosphere is warm in this "brown cafe". Known for their horse tenderloin across the country, which is a must try when you visit, accompanied by good fries and salad.

Horse steak and satay, great weather again!

Terrible place, terrible staff, extremely rude, very limited menu & very over priced. My friend received a call and was on speaker for 5 seconds the waiter told him you are not in an internet cafe, extremely rude All i can say that the people were racist & had an issue as we are foreigners

As a steak lover, I have never eaten one as delicious as the horse steak at Piet de Leeuw!

Really enjoyed our time here. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout. They stayed professional and calm even when the place got busy, which we really appreciated. Overall a very enjoyable experience and somewhere I’d happily recommend.

Came for the horse steak, AMAZING

Ladies and gentlemen, the food was AMAZING! LEVI WAS EVEN BETTER!!!! Looking for delicious food, a great atmosphere, and fantastic, funny service from Levi? Then go on a Tuesday!

Welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and very good food. We had a delicious schnitzel and a fillet steak, served with a side salad and fries. The sauces are delicious too!

So confused as to why this was in the lonely planet guide book and why it’s rated so highly. One vegetarian option and it was mid. The place is teeny tiny. Gets louder than you can even imagine especially at dinner time. It was just so forgettable. Staff was nice though.

My favourite restaurant on the planet. Lovely people. Superb food and atmosphere!

Everything was perfect - food, atmosphere, service. I literally wouldn't change one thing about this meal.

Fantastic meal, best steak Iv'e ever had, lovely staff .. highly recommend 😁

Great atmosphere, incredibly busy. Portions are generous, and the meat is good. I had the "famous" horse steak. It was absolutely delicious, but it didn't live up to my expectations, as I'd now heard about it. Therefore, only 4 stars.

Order the steak, Garlic Source is the best, bar none, it's fantastic!

Great Spot, Food was Excellent, Staff and atmosphere 5 Star as well, highly recommended

PDL is simply fantastic! A gem of a steakhouse. You have to imagine it's a truly original steakhouse. Old-fashioned cozy, courteous service, cold beer on tap, and a good red wine to go with a delicious steak.

Had a company dinner at Piet de Leeuw last night and it exceeded expectations on all fronts- we had a table inside and the atmosphere was stellar. I had the classic horse dish and it was one of the best dishes I’ve eaten in quite some time. The servers were extremely friendly and patient given our size and rowdiness. I’ll definitely visit again and would recommend this fine establishment to anyone looking for a nice, cozy, upscale dinner in Amsterdam.

Good food, very good service and a local vibe

Last night we had dinner with a group of nine. We were looking for a good steakhouse. After calling several restaurants, this one called back and said we could go due to a cancellation. We arrived promptly at 8:00 PM and were seated at two tables pushed together in the back by a stern waiter. And that wasn't the worst part; it got worse. Somewhere during dinner, he demanded the attention of the entire restaurant because of a birthday boy. He rudely shouted across the room and also loudly slammed a table twice. I was completely shocked; it happened right behind me. And while the main courses were being served, we were all told to pay attention when naming the different dishes. What a fool! If you don't have the Amsterdam gogme, don't even try to imitate it. The two waitresses – they were excellent – ​​tried to make the best of it, but it was beyond repair. The food was reasonably good, but the two vitello tonato were simply disgusting. We reported this, and it was duly removed from the bill. Incidentally, we were told she'd already noticed this when serving… but why put it on the table then? The steaks were delicious, and special mention goes to the garlic butter, which was delicious. Finally, the restaurant was terribly noisy; it was impossible to have a normal conversation. All in all, not a good experience, and we won't be back anytime soon. And as we're usually generous tippers, we kept our tips very small this time. Apologies to the waitresses for that.

The Amsterdam-style service is gone, replaced by arrogance and misplaced humor, and that ruins the atmosphere. The food, which is overpriced for the quality, doesn't improve matters. It's a shame, because it used to be one of my favorite places to eat.

A great "local" place that has been serving since 1949. Solid food great value and ambiance. I have eaten here several time over the last 30 years everytime I am in Amsterdam. My favorite meal is the Sole with esargot for an appetizer. Not fancy but lots of local color and hospitality Amsterdam style. Many locals eat here so reservations are a must as most locals stay all evening!

Delicious food and friendly service.

I really liked the place. The food is delicious, the service is top-notch. The snails taste great, like in Paris, only already cleaned. The steak is perfectly cooked. The fish is delicious. I advise everyone. It is better to reserve a table.

The best pork I have ever eaten.

It was a super delicious horse steak with delicious gravy and fries! The service was also really nice, attentive, and friendly! Super!

I tried to have food here twice. If you require reservations, please state outright so and behave like it.

We had a great time; the place wasn't very crowded tonight, and we were able to enjoy the excellent music selection. The food was good, good quality (pork ribs and horse meat), and well-cooked. The lady who looked after our table was very friendly and helpful. It's not a touristy place. We highly recommend it.

Nos encantó nuestro servidor - leelu o leela 🖤 (disculpas si mal) El bistec estaba tierno, la comida sabrosa. Ambiente romántico oscuro. Volvería

Been coming here for years. The food is still great. So, the menu should remain unchanged.

Hade lite högre förväntningar då Jag googlade på bästa stället. Men nja åt snitzel och den va väldigt Fet. Mysig restaurang och inredning va mysig och trevlig servitris. Läget va centralt och lätt att hitta.

Wonderful restaurant, excellent service, pleasant staff. I recommend it.

Hamburger is definitely recommended!

The tenderloin was tough and the bread was from 1980 and not edible

And a nice Dutch restaurant, and their steak is highly recommended.

Vinimos aquí regularmente a lo largo de los años, para sentarnos en la terraza, tomar una copa y un buen filete. Esta vez no había terraza de la que hablar: 3 mesas entre coches aparcados y bicicletas. Pedimos filete (de caballo) con papas fritas, una victoria blanca y una cerveza pequeña. Una buena cosa es que sirven agua del grifo de forma gratuita. El filete no era el sabor y la calidad que esperábamos. Las patatas fritas y las bebidas estaban bien. Con una factura de 75 €, propina incluida, no valió la pena la experiencia. Lo sentimos, pero no volveremos

Great spot. No tourists. Fantastic ambience. I got the ribeye but it was like shoe leather. Would I go back, yes for the atmosphere and cold Heineken.

Great evening with Real Estate Agents from Amsterdam

The place is typical for Dutch people, noisy so we decide to come back later but the management proved to be understanding (9.30pm), for them dinner finished a while ago. Excellent food, nice experience

Super tasty tenderloin. Tender meat in a delicious garlic jus😋 Then a delicious brownie with chocolate mousse!

We were supposed to eat here. The waiter was so unpleased when we arrived so we left immediately. It was on a guide book, but I do not recommend it. We did not try the food. We are in vacation, we want to see smiling people.

Old-fashioned pub. The focus is on substance rather than form. So super friendly, fast service and good quality food. You eat on wooden plates on pub tables and low light emitted by vintage lanterns. If you are looking for a place frequented by locals, eating typical dishes at a fair price for the place (on average 25/26 euros) is ok. 2 types of draft beer stop. In a city drowned in places for "tourists", a nice discovery.

Leuk restaurant met echte Hollandse kaart. Eten is prima. Ondanks dat er Hazes wordt gedraaid vind ik het geen typisch Amsterdams restaurant zoals velen dit denken. Die bestaan namelijk niet. Gewoon Nederlands en niets bijzonders. Qua eten een aanrader. Leuke bediening hoewel één ober een cursus 'Omgang met mensen' zou kunnen gebruiken.

Absolutely everything was perfect! The atmosphere, the service and above all the food!! The horse steak was the tastiest piece of steak I have ever tasted! Highly recommended!

Had a delicious horse steak. Always old-fashioned fun. I do wonder if André Hazes is always playing. I would go a bit crazy about that hahahaha. Good food, nice staff, recommended…

We were there for dinner for a farewell party of an ex colleague. The place was sooo unbelievably loud that we could not hear each other. Other than that, amazing food!

Have visited many and always excellent- well worth booking as always busy though.

I was here for my last dinner before returning home and I was totally mesmerised. With positive reviews, I booked it in advance as it’s always full on weekend. The ambience was astonishing. It offers a traditional Dutch menu and the horse steak is a must try!

The food was decent (main course better than the starter), but our experience was disappointing. We were asked to leave our table before ordering dessert because the next reservation was scheduled, which has never happened to us before. The restaurant was overcrowded and extremely noisy, making it difficult to enjoy our meal. There was barely any space to sit, and I struggled to cut my food because other guests were seated uncomfortably close—less than 30 cm away. Overall, the atmosphere was chaotic and did not allow for a pleasant dining experience.

Fantastic authentic Amsterdam steakhouse. Delicious food, fantastic service. Nice and busy.

We came here on the recommendation of our walking tour guide and we are so glad we did. The steaks were superb and the staff and atmosphere were brilliant- would highly recommend

Food and service was ok but for the cost the place looks a bit worn out and the tables are very small. Had a hard time to fit around it with a family of four

(H)honest food for a matching price. Most delicious carpaccio ever eaten and delicious steak with old-fashioned gravy. Hazes in the background. Old-fashioned Amsterdam atmosphere. Recommended!

For the best steak and other Amsterdam dishes, go to Piet de Leeuw. This is what I mean by old-fashioned steak with white casino bread that you can dip in the gravy. The location is an old favorite pub with very friendly Amsterdam staff, which I love as a former Amsterdammer.

A no-nonsense Amsterdam steakhouse. Coziness and friendliness come first here. The horse steak is highly recommended!

Traditional Amsterdam restaurant with delicious meat!

The service is very pleasant! The food is of great quality! The atmosphere is typical!

Amazing beyond words. And the nicest waiter in the country FRANK VAN DEN BERG

Cozy cozy tent, delicious meat dishes and good, fast service

Fine. No nonsense and just fun. A bit small seat, especially if you are with three adult men.

Great little restaurant that focuses on great quality food. We had the burger and were very happy with the choice. Fresh and great in taste. But the other food that we saw on the neighboring tables also looked really good. The atmosphere is quaint and small in size, but we still liked it. We will definitely reserve a table here the next time we visit Amsterdam.

We ate well and the service was excellent even though there were a lot of people. The only doubt is that it is perhaps a little expensive. For the rest I recommend it

Had a delicious horse steak here. Definitely come here every year and it's great every year!

Food was very good, we ordered burgers and ribeye. Service was ok and the place was really cosy. I was really disappointed with all those people in other tables shouting, yelling and laughing so loud.