Badcuyp — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Beautiful interior. Love the atmosphere here. Food, on the other hand, does not match up to this standard. Got the beef tartare as one of our starters, and it was very disappointing. The only thing adding flavor here was zaatar. The beef itself tasted bad, and the remaining flavors did not come together nicely at all.

The other starter we got was the broccoli. This was the worst thing we had that night — very poor choice of flavors to go with a broccoli. I mean, a clementine puree bed with shredded cheese on top? Really odd.

We had a the guinea fowl as one of our mains, and this was easily the best thing we had. The meat was tender and very tasty. The jus was delicious, the peas and spinach were a nice touch. Very satisfied with this dish.

Then we also had the cote de boeuf with fries on the side. We found it odd that they did not ask how the beef should be cooked, and then cooked it raw. If you're not gonna ask, then maybe cook it medium-raw, as that's the standard. The presentation of this dish is not pretty, just a plate with beef on it swimming in its juice and nothing else. The fries were fine, though their (home-made) mayo was terrible — it tasted like bananas (yes, bananas). The waiter said that it could be a bit sour, but it was very sweet in an unpleasant way instead.

Also, even though there was not anything explicitly bad about the service, the waiters should be a little more attentive and energetic for a restaurant of this caliber and...

We stopped by Badcuyp for a late lunch, drawn in by its 250+ wine selection and cozy vibes next to the market. It’s a beautifully designed spot with a focus on open-fire cooking and locally sourced ingredients.

We kicked things off with mushroom soup, which, unfortunately, didn’t hit the mark—maybe our mistake for ordering from the snack menu. It wasn’t bad, but it felt more like a purée than a soup. Thankfully, the amuse bouche and hamachi appetizer swooped in to save the day—super flavorful, fresh, and delicious! But honestly, why cut the fish so thin and small? A little more generosity would’ve taken it from great to outstanding.

For mains, we had monkfish and pork belly, both cooked well and packed with flavor. But here’s the thing—we love salty food, and even we found these dishes a tad too salty. That said, the taste was still solid, so not a dealbreaker.

To wrap it up, we had the Basque cheesecake, which was rich, creamy, and satisfying—not the best ever, but definitely good enough.

Service was good, and our waitress was attentive (by Amsterdam standards!), making sure our glasses were never empty.

All in all, Badcuyp is a great spot for wine lovers looking for a vibey hangout with some tasty bites. The food is mostly on point (just ease up on the salt!), and the overall experience makes it worth a visit. Would we come back? Yeah, especially for the wine and that hamachi (but with bigger slices...

Let me spill the tea (or vermouth, in this case) – Badcuyp has officially stolen my heart, and I’m not mad about it. I’ve been a few times now, and every single visit feels like a brand-new adventure. Why? Because the menu changes along with the seasons! Every trip is its own delicious surprise. Add in the cozy open-fire cooking, chic interior, and a crowd that feels effortlessly cool, and you've got my new go-to spot in Amsterdam.

Feeling like a casual night out? Swing by for a quick Negroni (or vermouth on tap) and some tasty bites. Or go all out with a sit-down feast of grilled turbot or rib-eye, paired with one of their 250 (!!) wines. Whatever vibe you're after, Badcuyp's got you covered.

Pro tip: they do take walk-ins, but this place buzzes on the weekends. If you want to lock in a table, especially for prime date night, book ahead. For a romantic vibe, the kitchen-side with white linen and front-row kitchen views is perfection. Want to be in the thick of it? Grab a spot in the bar area or chill out at the vinyl bar – yep, there’s a DJ...