Pianeta Terra — Restaurant in Amsterdam

I have been this place several times, and LOVE it. Booked this place half a month in advance (with a €30 deposit per person). I heard it’s one of the best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam, and honestly, it really impressed me.

Compared to other fine dining spots, this one feels more grounded and genuine. No showy gimmicks — just great food and warm service.

Although it was for a birthday meal, it didn’t have the festive vibe of somewhere like The White Room, but I still appreciated the cozy and authentic Italian feel (so many people saying “ciao”! 😂).

We ordered the most expensive 7-course “BE ALL” tasting menu, which included both meat and seafood. No wine pairing this time, but we did try two different wines — both were fruity and quite nice.

Highlights of the meal: • Main Course 1: Poached codfish with spinach and carrot purée, topped with green romesco sauce — surprisingly tasty. • Main Course 2: Lamb with beetroot jus, paired with artichoke, king oyster mushrooms, and broccoli. Flavorful and well-balanced. • Dessert was a real surprise — Italian sweets never disappoint! It included elderflower sorbet with chocolate mousse and a grape-based sauce, garnished with almond crumbs and fruit.

What stood out the most? Even the vegetarian dishes were amazing. As someone who usually prefers meat, I ended up finishing all the veggie courses too. Turns out I don’t dislike vegetables — I just hadn’t had ones this...

Update: I keep coming back to this place and the food is still absolute bliss but the waiter (older queer in his 50s) was a bit uptight, he was putting me down veeery slightly, being a lot nicer to my male companion, pointing out small little mistakes I would make with a smile on his face. When the bill arrived and I paid it as it was my treat, he became way more cheerful towards me, I would much more prefer to be served by the other waiter who was just non judgemental and sweet. The food remains extremely nice and the atmosphere warm, despite the little bites I got form the service. Old review is valid was just different waiter :) : We went through a seven course menu. And it's my third visit to this place. Every single bite is a celebration of life, excellence without exceptions, no matter the season or the ingredients! Cooking at a whole other level indeed! I think prices are more affordable than other places of the same quality range... Now i am curious to see who was giving low grade here! These guy make no mistakes, something so hard to achieve in the...

This place deserves its spot for being the best Italian restaurant in the Netherlands (I haven't tried them all yet though).

If you think you'll be wining and dining your date, you're wrong. You get wined and dined instead. You get in, they take your coat, they pull your chair so you can sit. They explain everything regarding the wines, food and on going situations that might make you feel uncomfortable, and they make sure your needs are met foodwise. I never understood the big deal with small portions that restaurants serve. But they made me get it.

The flavours are unique. If you've ever been to Italy, you'll feel like you're there. And if you've never been, shame on you. Time to go.

This place makes culinary art where flavours get you to smile and feel happiness that might have been lost since the ancient times.

I'd say, go for a 5 course minimum with a wine pairing. I'm not a wine drinker and prefer the harder stuff but by all that is holy, it was worth it.

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