I ordered a large portion of fries, which cost about 9 euros. When I received my order, the portion was about the size of a child’s meal. When I asked why it was so small, I was told that this was actually their largest portion. The food was good, but for the price it was not worth it.
Excellent pizza restaurant. They were super busy but still managed to squeeze us in. Food was really good as was the service. I’d recommend you book a table to avoid disappointment.
We stumbled upon this place the other night and was able to get a table with our friends. Not only is it fun to watch them make the pizzas, our service Alex was terrific. She was friendly, attentive and so accommodating. Mostly everyone in our group had pizza and I tried the Spaghetti with clams. Everything was outstanding. So good, that my husband and I plan to come back tomorrow night, as it will be our last night in Amsterdam.
The food looks okay, but that’s about all there is to say. The meat is dry and burnt; I must have had to do some strength training on my jaws. The fries were soggy, so limp and tasteless; how can you not fry fries properly? The atmosphere in the restaurant is just like a glorified snack bar. I really don't understand how this restaurant can be so busy; I haven't had such bad Turkish food in ages. And on top of that, they charge 22.50 euros for a dish; it’s really not worth it. Too bad, but never again for me!
Friendly staff. A wide selection of waffles, crepes, and ice cream in cups or cones.
Cleanliness was good 👍
Close to Chinatown and the Red Light District.
Ideal for a quick snack.
Accessible for people with reduced mobility. Stairs present.
Every city has a handful of places that locals quietly hope tourists never find. In Amsterdam, a city suspended between old-world beauty and modern excess, where canal water laps against centuries of memory while bicycles, hen parties, corporate retreats, and the occasionally terrified pedestrian compete for the cobblestones, Batoni Khinkali feels like a secret hiding in plain sight.
Nothing about it performs for attention. The tables are simple and close enough for conversations to drift between them. By evening, every seat is taken. On the terrace, a cool breeze moves through glasses of Saperavi catching the last of the sunlight, while baskets of steaming khinkali arrive and disappear almost immediately.
At the centre of it all is Levan Tskhadadze, musician, owner, head chef, host, and unmistakably the soul of the restaurant.
He demonstrates how to eat the khinkali properly, holding the pleated knot between thumb and forefinger, turning it with a broad grin. Bite gently into the soft dough, then drink the rich, peppery broth gathered inside before reaching the meat. It is messy, intimate, and entirely absorbing. For a moment, the restaurant disappears and the dumpling becomes the whole world.
The pkhali arrives jewel-bright and earthy. The Megruli khachapuri is molten, generous, and deeply comforting. Georgian wines are not presented as items on a list, but introduced through stories, regions, and memories.
Tskhadadze understands that luxury has little to do with silverware or spectacle. It is remembering a guest, choosing the right wine, explaining the ritual behind a dish, and making every table feel as though it matters.
Batoni does not chase trends. It offers something infinitely rarer: food that leaves a mark, hospitality that feels personal, and the sense that, for one evening, you have not merely found a restaurant. You have been admitted into someone’s world.
First time eating here, and definitely not the last, it was delizioso! Lorenzo gave us excellent service throughout the evening. We had the Tagliolini al Parmigiano Tartufo, and the generous amount of cheese made it even better. Overall, a delicious meal and a great experience!
Great location with a nice atmosphere. The food was truly fantastic: the ceviche was deliciously fresh, the burrata creamy and flavorful, and the tournedos perfectly prepared. Highly recommended!