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Van Kerkwijk

41 Nes, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
020 620 3316
Ranked #8 of 1,454 restaurants in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Red Light District
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Sao Paulo, SP
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Interesting restaurant, may have to wait a bit but it is worth it. Menu changes everyday - you can read in front door and also have the waiter sitting in your table to recommend and explain. Food was excelent! More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The food was really good, as well as the atmophere.. the bill however was quite expensive.. advised anyway;) More

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See 3 more reviews by SalvoLiistro for Amsterdam
Preston
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

No reservations, its just turn up and hope for the best!! Only 2 members of staff serve this intimate restaurant but at the speed they move at you would think there were six of them. No menus the waiters go through what is available that day with you at your table and you can give them ideas what you like... More

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Brazil
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This kinda of hidden place is actually very close to the main square of Amsterdam. Right at the door there is a chalk board with the daily menu, that changes accordingly to the more fresh ingredients available at the market (good sign). The interior is very romantic and cosy, with candles at every table. The service is really friendly, and... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

For our last night in Amsterdam, my husband and I ate dinner at van Kerkwijk, after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor. It is a lovely restaurant! The menu changes daily, so the server will read you the options (English was no problem). The service was excellent, the prices were reasonable, and the food was absolutely delicious! It is a small... More

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See 2 more reviews by JennaVE for Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Van Kerkwijk is a gem. This small restaurant along a quiet side street in Amsterdam is a place where we like to go on weeknights for a quiet dinner; thus it's probably not the best idea to call attention to it on TripAdvisor... Seriously, it's worth visiting not once but many times. The quality is superb while prices are more... More

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Blairgowrie
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Having seen the changes in Amsterdam over the past fifty years, it was a pleasure to find this popular unchanged establishment with charming staff and good food and drink at modest prices. We enjoyed a massive salmon salad and a chicken sandwich for a late lunch: its crowded at normal mealtimes and there are no reservations. The menu is on... More

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Houston, TX
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Salmon was excellent as was the house wine. Better to be early as it is a small restaurant. More

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Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

May be because it is not located on the touristic path that Van Kerkwijk has kept its charm and quality with reasonable prices. It is almost always full in any weather and any season so better to come before the standard dinner times and have a beer or wine. Additional + factor for girls - charming "walking menu" guys working... More

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See 2 more reviews by sheldonmania for Amsterdam
London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We stumbled upon this gem of a place less than 2 minutes from Dam Square. Full of locals, so not a rip off tourist trap. There were no menus, but the staff knew everything. Food was fantastic, Cakes were great - all homemade. Great Coffee, and excellent atmosphere. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who wants a bite to... More

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