Copain Amsterdam — Restaurant in Amsterdam

An eccentric restaurant in the NDSM area. A converted-from-industrial, very-high-ceiling, unusual yet cozy kind of setting. You can only order the set menu.

The starter with seabass and charcoal was too charcoal-y for me (I usually like a charcoal flavor). I tried a bite from my partner’s, and theirs did not have the flavour nearly as intensely. I wonder if this was a mistake by the kitchen. Mine really tasted like charcoal and nothing else.

I opted for the extra course, the langoustine. I thought this was perhaps the weakest dish. The combination of langoustines with plums was not working for me at all. I wish I hadn’t gotten this dish.

The celeriac and hay dish was a welcome change. It was very tasty, in big part aided by the perfect beurre blanc that accompanied it. I was quite impressed by such a delicious concoction using only celeriac. This one was quite special.

We received a palette cleanser after this dish. It was a savoury shot of sorts. Don’t quite remember what was in this, but I really loved it.

Next, the wild duck — I thought the filet was delicious. It was exactly what you’d expect from a well-prepared duck dish. However, I did not enjoy the part on the skewers as much.

Finally, the dessert that’s described as “grapes - pinecone - meringue”. I have no idea what’s in this and how they pulled it off. They bring this to you in a deep bowl, served in a deconstructed manner (ingredients are separated). I mixed all of them up. Somehow, the end product tasted absolutely delicious. It tasted like a cold porridge exploding with exotic flavours. Loved it.

The service was passable. I enjoyed receiving descriptions of each dish. They were sometimes delivered by the waiters and other times by the chefs. The waiters struggled to find the right words (in English) to provide the descriptions sometimes, which is an area of improvement, in my opinion.

Overall, if you’re looking for a creative and inspired menu, flavours and combinations that you won’t encounter anywhere else, and dining in a very cool setting, then I would recommend this restaurant. It’s not so much where you go for a gluttonous meal but more for a culinary experience. Not every dish will land perfectly, but if you’re someone who appreciates inventive and novel cooking, you should...

I’m so glad I discovered this place If I could give more than five stars for the service, I absolutely would :) Zoe’s warm welcome was truly charming such a sunflower girl, The chef took such great care of everything, explaining each dish in detail. The way they infused each ingredient with subtle smoke showed such dedication so impressive! It felt like a truly thoughtful and refined meal

I also loved the drink selection, especially the ambijus so that even those who don’t drink alcohol can fully enjoy their meal. The bread was delicious, and the sour cream served with it was amazing :)

Considering the level of care and quality, the price is more than reasonable. If you’re in Amsterdam, this is a must-visit restaurant. I had such a joyful dining experience. I wish I had caught the chef’s name anyway they were incredibly sweet, and the food was absolutely delicious

So I highly recommend and I’ll...

Gisteravond uiteten geweest bij Copain en wát een geweldige ervaring! Vanaf het eerste moment was het contact al top – Casper had ik van tevoren een paar keer gemaild en dat ging zó snel en prettig, echt fijn.

Tijdens de avond werden we geholpen door Roos, Anna (in haar herkenbare groene shirt), Zoë en Valerie. Wat een leuk, jong en energiek team! Ze straalden allemaal plezier uit in wat ze doen en dat voel je als gast. Het eten was werkelijk niet normaal goed – elk gerecht was een feestje – maar de meiden hebben onze avond echt naar een nog hoger niveau getild. Hun oprechte vriendelijkheid, enthousiasme en persoonlijke aandacht maakten het extra bijzonder.

Een dikke aanrader dus, zowel voor het eten als voor de sfeer en het topteam. Dank jullie wel voor deze...