Van 't Spit in Kinkerbuurt

Love this place. But hey, why do they only serve half chickens now? If you want a whole one, you gotta order two halves? That didn’t use to be the case. What happened? Anyway, still worth it. The chicken is great, but honestly, the real sleeper hit here? The salad. Second best thing on the menu, hands down. I beg you guys to start selling yuca(casava) and then you will get closer to the Caribbean flavor I miss in this city.

Staff was not that experienced. They forgot our fries and waited so long for the food. But food was great and delicious

Best chicken of my life, sweet servers, got a table very quickly eventhough it seems to always be extremely full.

Very good price, very good taste, very good service. The only problem is that all the smells get on your clothes.

I’m writing this review on the 54th minute of waiting for my order yes, it’s been 54 minutes since I ordered, and now I’ve just found out it’ll take a minimum of 45 to 50 minutes. And when we asked, they told us that 45–50 minutes is normal… Is this a joke? It’s my first time here. I already thought the place was overrated, but decided to give it a try. There are only 22 tables in total (inside and outside combined), yet there are just two people working in the open kitchen. There are also around 6 or 7 Uber orders waiting to be prepared. Honestly, by the time I finally get my food after waiting a whole hourit will have lost all meaning or enjoyment for me. After take the foods * Everything we ate was delicious we really enjoyed it. The chicken was a bit salty for me, though.

We ate a whole chicken, parmesan potatoes and coleslaw. The chicken was really delicious and tender because it was cooked over coal fire. The employees were also interested.

We were always forgotten or they just walked past us despite speaking to us. It was very cold outside and yet the outside door had to remain open. Despite repeatedly stating that we were very cold. Very unfortunate. The food was very tasty.

Delicious chicken from the BBQ and very friendly staff!!

Wow! This place is amazing. The chicken is simply delicious. The staff are really friendly! The cheesecake is to die for 🤤

Fast chicken restaurant. Renovated but not more cozy. 2 half roosters with attachments, 1 fries, 1 salad, 1 corn and a bottle of house wine 80 euros tip. Quite a lot for two little roosters.

Perfectly executed rotisserie chicken. Couldn’t ask for anything better. Great sides as well!

Van 't Spit is no longer what it used to be, which is a shame For €35 I ordered (via Uber Eats) half a chicken, fries and crunchy chicken. What did I get? Tough, lukewarm meat that was long past its prime. No juiciness, no flavor, just rubber. I couldn't choose a sauce on the site, so I politely asked for it with my order. Didn't get a drop. For €35 you expect at least a little service, but no. Van 't Spit was once great, but this? Lukewarm chicken, zero attention, no service. Shame. I don't have to come back here anymore.

A great address! We had dinner there during our short stay in Amsterdam. The prices are not excessive and the team is very pleasant. We ate very well, the chicken was delicious! I warmly recommend :)

Really good rotisserie chicken. The potatoes and salad as side dishes were also super satisfying. Really welcome soft lights for a relaxing dinner. Excellent price/quality! A place not to be missed in Amsterdam :)

The meat was very juicy and the staff was very nice. The music was good. Only recommended!

Best chicken ever!! Also the sides were very good!

Delicious roast chicken, similar to that of Latin America

I get poisone by the chicken, it was not good cooked

My fav was definetly the sweet potatoes mash. The chicken is very soft and juicy but do not expect to have anything unordinary. I think this is an early dinner place

I love the chicken here. Been three times already. Very tasty. Nice range of beers, spirits and wine. Service is very good too. Will come again.

Very tasty food to recommend. Only the price is a bit too high.

The half/full chicken is just delicious! We also tried the Caesar's salad which was very tasty (although not so appetizing) and the chicken burger which was nice! The sweet potato pure side was also very tasty!

The food is very good. However, the portions are relatively small compared to the price.

One and a half hour waiting to get served. The chicken size is every time smaller and smaller. More than a chicken looks like a hummingbird. Not worth it anymore

They cook chicken on charcoal. I haven't seen chicken this well cooked and not dried out while cooking in a long time. It was very juicy inside. They put barbecue sauce on the chicken. Maybe it might bother you. Other than that it was great. Half a chicken can easily feed one person.

After 2 hours waiting for my delivery they decided to cancel it right at the moment when it was supposed to be delivered. 2 hours of waiting for nothing!!

Delicious food again. Please note, dear Van 't Spit, raising the prices and making the portions and side dishes smaller is not a good action and is very transparent. So don't do that... This means that we go home for coffee and something tasty...

Just amazing. A simple thing made awesome!

I've eaten out a lot in my life, but in the end this is one of my favorites

I don't know what you ate but I ate boiled chicken with a sauce on it.

Sit at the kitchen exit and you'll always be served super fast

We had a really unpleasant experience with both the food service and billing. First, our orders took nearly an hour to arrive, and we had to follow up to finally get them. Then, we were charged incorrectly, with the bill being 10 euros higher due to drinks we never ordered. Whether it was an intentional overcharge or a genuine mistake, the poor service made the whole experience very uncomfortable. Please make sure to double-check your bill before paying, and I hope they improve their service if this wasn’t an intentional oversight, especially for expats.

Great flavor, very tender, very juicy! Simply perfect! Highly recommended. Also try their corn on the cobb!

Finally a restaurant in Amsterdam where the food quality is still outstanding! Overall perfect experience, highly recommend! :)

On the site half a chicken costs 14.50 and when I want to order it suddenly costs 16 euros 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️how?? What a scam. Bye I left right away🧐

Beautifully roasted chicken, definitely one of the better ones I've had

Been waiting for the food for almost an hour

Best chicken spot in town, hands down! Everyone from the waiters to the kitchen staff are amazing people. It also has a nice cozy vibe to top it off! Highly recommended!

Special place, where you can eat truly excellent and authentic chicken, I've never eaten such soft chicken. We had a family evening while staying in Amsterdam for a holiday. Informal and youthful place, extremely friendly staff!

Si te gusta el pollo, entonces este es probablemente uno de los mejores lugares para visitar. Fue lo suficientemente agradable para sentarse fuera en mayo, y el servidor vino y tomó nuestro pedido rápidamente y con una sonrisa. El pollo asado escupido estaba delicioso y bien cocido; no graso y no seco. Las papas fritas también estaban buenas. Lo único negativo fue que no servían cervezas grandes y para un lugar que solo ofrece 2 postres, que uno de ellos no estuviera disponible fue decepcionante.

The menu is fairly simple: spit-roasted chicken and sides. We found an English version of the menu on their website, and the English-speaking waitress was quite helpful. My husband had the 1/2 chicken with corn on the cob. I had the nuggets and some of his chicken plus we shared fries and coleslaw. It was a good meal in a nice atmosphere.

good chicken, nice service and a cozy atmosphere

If you’re South African 🇿🇦 and looking for a place that has a great tasty braai, good service and a lovely atmosphere then this is it. I’m so glad to have found this restaurant. Definitely coming back again with my family.

delivery is great! best chicken in amsterdam in my humble opinion…

Everything👌🏽 juicy free range bio chicken and great service. Will come again!

Sadly I have to say that my experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The service was downright bad, I was not helped in a friendly manner. This negatively affected the entire dining experience. I had hoped for a pleasant evening dining out, but unfortunately this was not the case. I will not recommend this restaurant to others due to the poor service and lack of hospitality.

Delicious chicken and cheerful service. Had a great evening!

If you like spit roast chicken, then you will love this place. Good, simple food cooked to perfection.

Love this place! Overpriced thi but this is Amsterdam ✌️i d also change a bit the menu from time to time, some specials would make me come back more often :)

Been coming here since it opened, always delicious chicken

Their sauces are great. I recommend you to eat chicken and organic potatoes.

Service and waitresses were nice and helpful. The chicken was good, interesting and tasteful dips and and sharing a coleslaw and mashed potato bowl worked fine between two people. Would have been 5* if it was not for the constant cold breeze (visited in December) at the tables caused by the ventilation in the restaurant.

Ristorante stile pub, tavoli in legno, bancone con sgabelli e bracere a vista. Personale gentile, servizio veloce. Assaggiata la grigliata mista per due che comprende: -mezzo pollo -costine di maiale -salsiccia Inoltre ho assaggiato le patate fritte e la cheesecake. Tutto molto buono. Consiglio di prenotare, io ho trovato l'ultimo posto sul bancone, poiché il ristorante era pieno.

Great local place for a quick still full dinner! Very soft and tasty chicken, with great variety of side dishes.

Good and friendly waiters, we came on a Sunday evening at 9.00pm they immediately seated us and served us, excellent chicken, I recommend trying the sweet psttae purée, the nuggets and the inevitable corn on the cob, as an Italian I felt at home and I ate well, I recommend it to everyone, from now on it will be a fixed stop on every trip to Amsterdam

We dachten ,gaan weer eens eten bij de “ bekende kip Van t Spit “ verkeerde gedachte dus ! Cappuccino’s waterig ,te vol ,kip was lauw en zo zout ,, patat karig en lauw. Wat van gezegd maar personeel was ongeïnteresseerd . Was alleen maar met elkaar in gesprek zittend op een krukje achter de oven . Te jong personeel dus .en qua prijs wat we betaald hebben niet voor herhaling vatbaar . En er staat op de website dat je niet kan reserveren maar er kwamen mensen (6) na ons binnen en hadden eerder het eten Heel jammer …….

Als de kip maar echt biologisch is zoals ze pretenderen is het een top plek.

We love the chicken here! There was this really nice server girl (I think her name is Kay) but unfortunately we haven’t seen her lately. Still the best chicken in town.

Locale molto carino, ha posti anche fuori, servizio veloce e camerieri molto gentili, pollo ottimo sia come cottura che come sapore

Amsterdam’da merak ettiğimiz yerler arasındaydı. Menü kısıtlı. Ana ürün kömürde pişmiş tavuk. Gayet lezzetliydi. Kalabalık bir ortam var. Tavsiye ederim.

Very well cooked chicken that has slightly burnt and crisp skin and the dash of lemon juice adds a nice tangy taste. Coleslaw was ok.

Heerlijk verse kip en simpel menu. Personeel zeer vriendelijk, sfeer is prima

Aardige service, food is good! I only didn't like the sauces.

Ottimo ristorante che serve pollo allo spiedo con molte salse e condimenti da associare al piatto . Servizio giovane e gentile . Consigliato !!

Komen er al jaren helemaal uit Rotterdam. Echt super lekkere houtskool gegaarde kip. Friet, coleslaw en zoete aardappelpuree zijn jummy.

Nice tables outside, a fairly good position and home-made sauces do not make up for very ordinary food, low-quality raw ingredients and slow service. Not recommended.

Altijd top eten en als je even moeten wachten voor ophalen, wordt er een drankje aangeboden. Toppers!

Tavuklari komurde kizardigi icin gayet lezzetli

Honestly I couldn’t taste anything special especially it was supposed to be free range chicken , the flavour was good but it was over cooked so the meat was pretty dry , the highest respect for a chicken is to cook it properly that can be still tasty and juicy! I saw the reviews that many people think it’s the best , I guess the more you’ve tried the higher standards you have . I wouldn’t go again as I find it no difference than the any other fast food where serve chickens .

No booking and the best Chicken in town. Try the cheesecake.

Food is excellent, my main issue is with the price of everything - almost 30 EUR for a chicken, 5 EUR for a corn on the cob... it seems a little much to me for comfort food.

Their chicken is always the best

Pollo allo spiedo buonissimo e i ragazzi molto preparati! Devo tornarci per forza

Looks like an old school place with amazing chicken. They know for the chicken and its the only thing they serve + side dishes: apple puree, cabbage salad, corn, fries, salad. I think the chicken is well done and prices are reasonable.

Had alot of stuff on my bill that we didn't order and stuff we obviously did.The bill was 169 Euro.which once we looked at bill they took 60 dollars that wasn't ours off.I feel like since we weren't Dutch they thought we wouldn't catch it.Claimed they put the table beside us on our bill but they say down 30 minutes after us and didn't even have their food when we left.

Always good after a nice day in Amsterdam. We always get the half chicken , bio frites. The service is great and the Atmosphere is always good.

The best chicken you ever had!! Guarantee!!! Many is simple but everything is super fresh and delicious! Great place for a casual dinner out or friends gatherings. One of our favorite to go places in Amsterdam ❤️

Best chicken I’ve ever eaten! Would highly recommend and would visit again!

This place is great. They specialize in Rotisserie Chicken but better. All the menu is locally sourced and handmade in store. The chickens are sous vide the entire night before then cooked to juicy perfection for you. Because of the care they take, the chickens are so moist (probably the most moist chicken I even had). The bread and butter (handmade bread and butter) were excellent, the sweet potato mash was very tasty, great mix of flavours. Even ALL the sauces they give you are all handmade as well. Def recommend to anyone who likes food.

Really delicious chicken you do not expect to get in the central part of the city like Amsterdam being crowded by tourists. Comfortable atmosphere, great sauces, very good local beer and friendly staff makes it even attractive. Finally, when you see heavy traffic of delivery guys constantly taking out packages for locals, you understand that you came to the right place.

It's a simple, objective truth - this is one of the best chicken shops in the EU. Truly haven't been this blown away in a long time by a walk-in meal. The chicken was unreal and the sides were really herby, fresh, and delicious. The manager and my server were both nice and welcoming men. Loved it!

Less is more in this restaurant, a simple menu with a few options but better quality. And food here is simply delicious! We had a juicy and tasty chicken, with smashed sweet potatoes and corns. My friend even took a homemade brownie with salted caramel and he loved it. Highly recommended! ☺️

Food. Beer, service ; all perfect

Great Chicken great chef! So juicy and flavorful alone and even better with their homemade prepared garlic mayo, spicy pepper sauce, onion chutney! The whole staff was truly amazing as well!