Amsterdam
Adam

Adam

Overtoom 515a 1054 LH Br, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Frans • Europees • Vegetarisch • Moderne Keuken


"Extremely disappointing. We selected this restaurant because of recommendations of friends and reviews we read. From the start it seemed off. The server never asked if we had been there before, if we knew the concept, or even if any had any allergies or anything they could not eat. A standard at any restaurant of any quality in today's world. We had to ask her how it worked and explained the dietary restrictions of one of our guests. We then ordered a bottle of Sancerre and it was served room temperature. Really unacceptable for a restaurant of this standard. We had to ask her to chill it. We have eaten at other Michelin Guide Restaurants and expected a certain level of service. We then began to notice other diners around us having different wines with each course. We asked our server about wine pairings with each course and she said yes they had it but it was really a lot of wine and most people walked out swaying. Again, we should have been offered the choice and not had to ask about it. We had ordered a bottle of white and red and at no time, did our server offer the wine pairing option. Food was good but really, really small portions even for a Michelin Guide restaurant. When the dessert course was offered, the server said we could have cheese instead of dessert. We asked what dessert was and she said it was a surprise. So we decided to order 2 cheese and 2 desserts. When the bill arrived, we were charged additionally for the cheese course. When we questioned the charge with the male server, he became aggressive and said yes that was correct. We pointed out that it is not how it was presented to us. He then agreed to take the charge off the bill and slammed his chair under the table. Really, really poor attitude. I don't know if we had a new server who was not properly trained or what. Extremely disappointing."

Daalder

Daalder

Postjesweg 1, 1057 DT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Terras • Creatief • Zeevruchten • Creatieve Keuken


"Had an amazing experience here, especially since it is very difficult for me to find a fine dining experience with the dietary restrictions I suffer because of ibs. The chefs were amazingly accommodating, adjusting the beautiful dishes to be both lactose and gluten free! The menu was refreshing and exciting, with flavours that were complex and packed a punch, but also with some dishes that deserved their spot with modest and simple flavours. The mocktails were fun and made me feel special as my partner and brother had a wine arrangement. They love most of the pairings, though there was some critical feedback about the citrussy white wine pairing with the fatty perfect egg dish not being the most optimal choice, but that was soon forgotten with the more interesting duets that came later. The only thing I might have found difficult was the loudness of the music. It was hard to keep a conversation going, and especially difficult to understand the servers’ explanation of the food or wines. It, at times, felt like we were dining in a nightclub which was only amplified by the closed curtains cutting us off from the outside view and the colourful lights hanging above our heads. But then again, it was also an experience unlike any other we 've ever had before which made it truly unique. I would not have wanted to miss out on this opportunity, it was a joy to visit, a truly unique experience to eat here as well. The staff was fun and enthusiastic about the food. I was even able to order another dessert, which they then surprised me with a dessert they hadn 't introduced on the menu yet. I can see how they earned a star with the concept of this restaurant, the marriage of flavours, impeccable service and the artsy vibe really make it well deserved."