Restaurant De Belhamel

This is hands down the best french restaurant I have been to outside of France, and a very close second to the best restaurant I have tried in Paris. Every dish was perfect, inventive, packing flavor, genuineness, and passion. As a starter, I had the best burrata I have ever had (and this includes the many burratas I had at top restaurants in Italy). A Puglia-inspired recipe, this starter was imbued with cantaloupe compote, San Marzano tomatoes, Ibérico, and a basil reduction that elevated and brought an incredible freshness to the dish. The sweetness of the compote was perfectly balanced by the acidity of the tomatos. Plain simple: the chef is a genius. Just when I thought this could not be topped off I tried the main course: the Tournedos Rossini with fried foie gras, green asparagus, potato rosti, and fresh winter truffle-Madeira gravy. The beef - a very flavorful filet mignon - rested on a bed of what could be considered the most flavorful and perfectly cooked potato cake I have ever had (crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside). On top of the meat, an amazing foie gras that brought earthly and complementary flavors to the potato and meat. I couldn't stop dipping the steak in the gravy - an amazing mixture of entrecote and borderlaise sauce that I simply cannot stop thinking about. If the starter was ingenious, the tournedos is the chef's opus magnum. The ambiance was the third most romantic location I have ever experienced (first and second were in Italy and the Berkshires). After experiencing many restaurants in Paris and several in Amsterdam, I can tell you that this place is a gem. It was such a surprise and I can wager that it will - as it did me - make your Dutch food experience among the most memorable. How this restaurant has only 4.5 stars is incomprehensible to me. It deserves a Michelin star.

The restaurant was excellent. It was our anniversary and they made it special. The two ladies that were managing the restaurant on Thursday 4th September were really nice and went out of their way to give us the best attention they deserve big congratulations. The atmosphere was great. The food was really well presented and really delicious.

I had such a lovely experience while celebrating my husband’s birthday. All my requests were taken care of and everyone who attended the table were very sweet. They went above and beyond to make the dinner special. The food was some of the best i have had in a long time and also to mention is the amazing set up by the canals. I will surely be coming back.

Best dinner we have had in Amsterdam so far. Great atmosphere, even better if you manage to sit outside. Good service too. The food really stands out from the other places in the area, everything we ate was delicious (the ravioli were a bit salty, though, but you could still see they were fresh and carefully prepared). They were also very accommodating of my food intolerance. Would recommend.

Top spot in the centre of Amsterdam. We ordered a starter, 2 times entrecôte, and a brownie as a dessert. The starter was fine, but the entrecôte was delicious, perfectly cooked medium-rare. The service was also very friendly and professional. Although our reservation was for inside, they managed to transfer us outside. When you go, make sure to sit and enjoy the outdoors. A place to visit again!