Rue la bastille — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Filled with the rich flavors of Algerian cuisine a healthy plant based meal that left me truly happy carefully crafted plant based dish light yet deeply satisfying each layer is built with precision revealing new textures and flavors with every bite a heartfelt thank you for your warm hospitality and the journey of taste you have created at the heart of this dish lies perfectly roasted eggplant with a tender texture and a hint of smokiness fresh parsley crowns the plate adding a burst of freshness and a delicate herbal aroma the spices are bold yet masterfully balanced strong enough to awaken the senses yet light enough to keep the flavors refreshing and smooth each bite offers pure delight a harmony of taste and texture that leaves the soul with a feeling of happiness and warmth careful attention is given to the eggplants temperature ensuring its perfect texture and depth of flavor the chef builds the dish with precision and artistry as if constructing a gateway into the world of Algeria each layer is arranged with intention and balance culminating in a finale of roasted eggplant toasted almonds and fresh parsley a true symphony of flavor and culture a guilt free delight this baklava is crafted without refined sugar using rose water for a natural sweetness perfectly crunchy lightly sweet and rich with the flavor of pistachios a beautiful balance of taste and health applause to the chef for creating a dessert that nourishes both the body...

A place where you can have a proper warm meal with vegetables, meat and a side - all on one plate. It’s truly a gem among the infinite places of sandwiches and tostis. I’ve already been here a couple of times and tried both a vegetarian option and a non-vegetarian one. I must say the portions are pretty big, and it’s a really wholesome meal - so if you’re looking for a quick bite, this isn’t it. However, if you’re hungry and you want some homemade Algerian food - this is your place! I wasn’t familiar with Algerian cuisine myself. Still, here you get to choose three different vegetables for your meal, all cooked in different ways - peas, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, haricots or else. You’ve got to choose a side, usually rice or couscous, and you opt for either meat (most likely, chicken) or vegetarian options. They heat it all out for you, and you end up with a big plate to eat right on the spot, or you can also ask for takeaway. Healthy...

What a wonderful gem this place is!

We were walking by and the smell wafting from this restaurant literally brought us inside. The gentleman who served us was very friendly and kindly explained the menu to us. You choose a grain, three vegetables, and a protein - simple, easy.

After sitting down and digging in it quickly became apparent that this was one of the finest meals we had had in a long time. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and had such a deep and complex spiced flavour. The braised chicken was tender and falling apart - much like would you expect from beef - I have never had chicken like that before. In a world where eating out is getting more expensive and quality is decreasing, Rue la bastille is a breath of fresh air.

The people working here take great pride in the food they serve and it is readily apparent. Next time we are in Amsterdam we will...