We had diner with another couple. The restaurant is very formal and classical. The food is excellent and the wines coming with it too. We had a 6 course surprise menu and a wine arrangement with it. We asked for dishes favouring red wine and were treated with 2 fish - white wine , 2 meat -red wine, chees -... More

We went last week on Friday. Service started a bit chaotic (they took a bit long to bring our aperitifs and they brought 4 amouse bouches in a time span of 3-4 minutes, which gave a weird felling of "being in a hurry"). Luckily they improved the level along the evening (they regularly filled the glass and the rythm of... More

The Amstel is Amsterdams grandest hotel and although the setting and decor at La Rive would live up to that image unfortunately the food doestn't. If I were to describe the food of this 1 star restaurant I would say it's lazy. The chef needs to execute his dishes with more flare and less mistakes. I would be suprised if... More

I dined at La Rive recently and was very impressed. I am no stranger to top Michelin restaurants and though this one has but a single star I enjoyed it more than some restaurants with two or even three. Firstly, the setting overlooking the Amstel river was delightful with tugboats and rowing skiffs gliding by a short distance from my... More

La Rive, situated on the river Amstel in the prestigious Amstel Hotel, for me is the best restaurant in Amsterdam, and top10 in the world. Everything here is perfect: location (what a view), staff (courteous but friendly, extremely knowledgable), the ambiance, the (selection of) food, the wine. If it were not so expensive (but worth every cent) I would go... More

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The service is impressive, the food is wonderful, the wine pairing is great with some very interesting choises. It is expensive, but the experience is wonderful. More

Patchy service but still a good restaurant by the canal....turned me down for a table last year even though I was a hotel guest was annoying More

Holding many prestigious awards and a Michelin star, lunch or dinner at la Rive will strike you with a gracious blend of classic comfort and innovative elegant culinary adventure. In a delightful waterfront setting you will be surprised by Chef Rassin’s quest for personal umami and unique signature in taste and picture perfect presentation. Rassin’s signature amuse of a simple... More

Excellent restaurant in Amsterdam's poshest hotel. Not exactly cheap, but top level cuisine. More