Cafe Cook — Restaurant in Amsterdam

I love Cafe Cook. I live nearby and go there to eat every time i have a chance. Not only because the terrace is wonderful, but because the food is creative and usually very well prepared. It wasn't tonight. The tuna we had tonight would only be acceptable on the Trans-Siberian Express. We asked as we were ordering how the tuna was prepared and we were assured that it was seared. The tuna we were served was very well done. As was everything else on that plate. Sending the food back would mean shifting focus from the gezelligheid (the reason for our coming to Cafe Cook) to the fact that the plate we were served had the standards one would expect from a workcamp cafeteria in Uzbekistan. Extremely overcooked food usually means that is it past acceptable freshness. Throw it out next time rather than assuming that your guests do not know any better or ONLY come to Cafe Cook for gezelligheid. There ain't no gezelligheid in bellow...

Located in the western part of Amsterdam, Cafe Cook offers a delightful twist on traditional Dutch cuisine. This cozy cafe stands out as the best restaurant in the neighborhood, delivering exceptional flavors in a warm and inviting setting.

Cafe Cook keeps things simple with a small, ever-changing menu of four or five dishes. Their dedication to quality shines through, especially in their perfectly executed meat dishes. No matter the cut, their steaks are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.

The welcoming ambiance of Cafe Cook adds to the overall experience. The staff's friendly and attentive service makes you feel right at home. It's the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a memorable meal.

In summary, Cafe Cook in Amsterdam is a cozy culinary retreat where you can savor delicious Dutch cuisine. With their focus on quality and their mouthwatering steaks, this neighborhood gem is not...

Made a reservation for three and got the worst table in the entire place even though half of the other -- better -- tables were still empty. Why bad? Well, not only was there a chilly draft but for some reason the table was vibrating as if the neighbor from downstairs had the washing machine running. That'd still be acceptable but the food wasn't great either. The complementary starter, bread and olive oil, was gimmicky presented but the olive oil was rancid, far beyond its expiration date. Given the not so cheap, but still classic Amsterdamian prices, we were at least hoping for somewhat price-appropriate food. However, the mashed potatoes were made with powder you can buy at the local Albert Heijn. Not even milk was added. Very very disappointing and certainly not...