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Van Kerkwijk

Nes 41, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Red Light District)
020 620 3316
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Ranked #16 of 1,927 restaurants in Amsterdam
Price range: €10 - €30
Cuisines: European, Dutch
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Red Light District
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Sutton, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Researched this before we left UK and found close to Dam Square. Very good food - I had chicken with coconut and my son a good chunk of beef served with cheese and strawberry sauce. Very unusual. Dishes came with well cooked chips and a fresh salad. Tasty food and reasonably priced. Friendly waitress who was attentive and helpful.

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London, United Kingdom
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72 reviews 72 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I ate here as it was next to my hotel and had good reviews. I wasnt at all disapointed! I chose from the 'menu'; which means the waiter sat opposite me and read it to me which I had at another restaurant recently. Its novel, but I'd still like a menu. Although i would say it focuses the mind and... More

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See 7 more reviews by Duncan K for Amsterdam
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

The menu changes daily and the food was all great! There is no printed menu, they come to the table and tell you options. We loved the pate. We went to ZaZa the night before and this was better!

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Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Having read the reviews, we thought this restaurant was a must. On arrival about 2030hrs this buzzing little eatery just behind Dam square was packed to the rafters as good a sign as any that you have come up trumps. We ordered drinks at the packed bar area and awaited with anticipation to be seated. Around 50 minutes later we... More

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See 10 more reviews by Mark M for Amsterdam
Chicago
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was the best meal I've had in Europe. This 20-25 seat restaurant is tiny. There is a small kitchen (3x5 ft?) with one chef and 2 wait staff. There is no menu; only the memory bank of the waitress. We sat at the bar during our wait and had a few beers. We were able to see all the... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We love our food and ate in many different restaurants during our trips, but the food in this one is outstanding. Indonesian chicken and lamb shank are worth a sin! And the size of the cakes for puddings is just unbelievable. The bill is a pleasant surprise as main courses are about 16euro. And there is really NO MENU! Unique... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I posted a very positve review on Van Kerkwijk, but received some signs from friends that it was not anymore what it used to be. Until I hit the wall last week myself: we entered a little after six in the evening with an elderly couple which were my guests (three of us). After having requested a table at the... More

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See 3 more reviews by DutchFrans for Amsterdam
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We have eaten here many times. Wonderful fresh cooked food. There is no menu to look at , the staff come to your table and give you a choice of the most delicious food at reasonable prices ( approx £50 for 2 people - 2 courses and drinks) Well worth a visit but it is always busy so get there... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

No menu. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and explained all the food that's available for lunch. We kept asking for some 'dutch' food but there is only irish, 'new yorker', indonesian etc. Nonetheless the food was all very fresh and delicious. We particularly liked the starter platter with cheese, fish mousse, liver pate, chorizo and tender beef. the... More

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Vernon, New Jersey, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Our first day in Amsterdam we stopped here around noon for food after our flight. The menu was in english and Dutch and the staff was kind and answered questions we had. Very tasty food for a reasonable price.

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