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Van Kerkwijk

Nes 41, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Red Light District)
020 620 3316
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Ranked #21 of 1,982 restaurants in Amsterdam
Price range: $13 - $40
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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Keynsham, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Ate here on a recommendation from friends. Food was good. No menus or prices. Waiter sits with you and informs you what there is to offer. Good idea however I do like to look over a menu and have a think what I would like to eat before choosing so would really prefer a menu.

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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125 reviews 125 reviews
110 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We found this restaurant via the Tripadvisor app, and we were very surprised to see the place was small and packed with diners. There were people waiting for tables by the small bar, and they seemed happy and chatty. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Even though we were told that we would have to wait 30 minutes for... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

I had walked past this small restaurant a number of times without even giving it a glance, its very small and unobtrusive, with a basic straightforward 'look', but what a delight! The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and easy going and the first surprise is there are no physical menus, but all beautifully described from memory by the waitress, all... More

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london
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

Loved it. Did I mention I loved it. Food great no matter you have to make an on the spur decision. Atmosphere - cool, relaxed, like a Lenny Kravitz video.

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We visited the place after reading these reviews. We knew it would be busy so we went there early. Nevertheless all the tables were taken so the waiter told us we had to wait for an hour. We decided to stay and after 40 minutes we were seated. The waiter came to our table and told us the dishes (since... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

You've got to love their philosophy: kitchen is open from 11am till late at night. Come whenever you feel like it an enjoy delicious meat dishes, with salad and fries.

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London, United Kingdom
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Miserable wet weather marked our last day on our recent visit to Amsterdam and we were heading back to our hotel when we stopped off at Van Kerkwijk for lunch. Good choice as it was very good. We arrived around noon and the place was almost empty, presumably because it was bucketing down outside. As noted elsewhere there is no... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

Dear readers, when analizing the other reviews, take in consideration that you find yourself in a very civilized country, with people not stressed at all, they act normal, this is it!!! If you dislike the sugar moment dear previous reviewer think first that it is normal here, you won't die from that. You are in vacation, you stress yourself too... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 via mobile

We saw the rewievs here on the app, and decided to take the chance on this place. My gf had the chicken in coconut milk (wich she found nice) and I took the beef with strawberries. (I regret doing that, strawberry jam on my beef? No thank you) yes the place has no menus I think the reason for that... More

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England
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32 reviews 32 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We decided to give the restaurant a try after reading positive reviews. It was just around the corner from where we stayed on a quiet side street. Intimate service without menus! The server tells you everything on the menu for the night and then you place your order. I ordered the steak and it was really nice and my husband... More

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