Restaurant Amstelle — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Second visit (both were for business trips staying at the hotel). I never make any reviews, but this deserved the exception. Bad service still. Took ages to bring a menu and then the wine menu afterwards (just hand them out when you seat people - table next to me waited even longer). Nobody asked me how the food was. The bread served was obviously not home made, and on top of that wasn’t served warm. Plates were really hot but the food wasn’t. Fries were only medium warm and mashed potatoes almost cold. It was clear that most of the food was not freshly cooked. The fries were not crispy and did not have the Golden look of proper freshly fried fries, they had probably just been reheated or kept warm on a hot plate or something like that. And what about salt for the fries? The hollandaise sauce couldn’t be called sauce. It could almost stand on its own and when touched it was clearly separated and sort of deflated. When I told them it wasn’t great they just replaced it with more of the same instead of making a new sauce from scratch. Salmon was okay but I wish the waitress had asked how I would have liked it cooked. The positive thing here was the rosé, which was nice. And the decor. I like the hotel for my business trips, but will avoid visiting the restaurant again...

Dining at Restaurant Amstelle was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. Located along the picturesque banks of the Amstel River, the restaurant offers stunning views that are matched only by the quality of its cuisine. The elegant and contemporary design of the interior, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and tasteful décor, creates a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. It's an ideal setting for both intimate dinners and special celebrations.

The menu at Restaurant Amstelle showcases a creative fusion of Dutch and international flavors, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. To start, we ordered the smoked salmon tartare, which was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, complemented by a delicate citrus dressing. For the main course, I chose the duck breast, cooked to perfection with a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. It was served with a side of seasonal vegetables and a rich, flavorful sauce that tied the dish together beautifully. My companion had the seafood risotto, which was equally impressive, loaded with fresh mussels, prawns, and scallops, all cooked...

Van der Valk klassieker is supposed to be a signature dish of the restaurant. On the internet they boast to have vegetables high on the pedestal. Nowadays people try to eat healthy, less starch and more vegetables.

On March 5th 2020 I ordered the Tournedos Amstelle and was very dissapointed to find a load of Mashed potato under 6 tiny pieces of vegetable. The dish already came with french fries. The classic applesauce was not served with the dish and the creamy mushroom sauce was replaced by a thick salty brown gravy. Why serve something else than what ‘s on the menu, two starch products, barely any vegetables, mayonaisse but no applesauce. I regret...