Restaurant Chez Fabrice — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Lovely meal in a very cozy space with friendly service.

We were excited for the variety and chose two items from every category on the short but very thoughtful menu. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ate. Favorites were the fries, which were the perfect texture, with tangy, almost sweet mayo; the lamb with carrot and yogurt, lots of flavor and the meat perfectly cooked; and the true standout, the peaches and cucumber starter with feta, walnut, and radish, the sauce from which we mopped up with bread and I could've licked off the plate. I could eat those peaches daily. The dessert of date cake with tahini cream was also very unique and fun, the cream tasting almost cheesy.

The staff were welcoming, including to our three-year-old son, who was treated with kindness from beginning to end. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were politely warned that our food may take a bit longer to be delivered because the place was full and some tables had just been seated before us. However, the wait was not very long at all for our drinks or our first choices. The service was so warm and the environment was very relaxing.

At the end of our meal, the space had cleared out. Our server offered some of her favorite sites to us, to consider for our visit. Our son had fallen asleep in our arms after his share of dessert. We all felt very comfortable and welcome.

Thank you to Chez Fabrice for such a...

The location of the restaurant is very convenient if you’re going to a show at the Carré or the Hermitage Musuem, however our experience was not great. We arrived and despite making a booking there was no table ready for us, when finally seated one of the servers asked us if we were going to be having dinner and we confirmed that indeed we had booked dinner at which point she said would have to clean the table and get it ready for us. We were then moved to another table just in sight of the bathroom and kitchen, which wasn’t ideal. It took another few minutes to get menus and when we were ready to order drinks, I had to call over a waitress to assist us. The food also didn’t live up to the description. We had barely cooked ravioli without any type of sauce and served with lettuce. The whole experience was lackluster for us as more than anything the service made us feel unwelcome. Would...

A small, busy restaurant that primarily attracts guests after theater and ballet performances at nearby venues. They offer a set menu rather than à la carte, though you can order individual dishes, but it’s not really worth it. It makes more sense to go for at least two courses.

We particularly enjoyed the smoked salmon and ravioli. The mussels, however, could have been fresher and more creatively seasoned.

The interior is a bit too dark for my taste, and the service… well, it’s typical Dutch service.

Overall, I’d recommend this place only if you're looking for a quick and simple dinner in the area. The food isn’t bad, but if you’re after a proper culinary experience, you’re better...