Even though are favorite way of dining is to let the chef decide what to cook and the sommelier which wines to serve with it, we had never yet tried Utrechtsedwarstafel because of the pricetag (between 65 euros for 3 course with basic wines and 125 euros for 5 courses with premium wines) and mixed reviews on Dutch leading restaurant... More

I first ate at Utrechtsedwarstafel in 1999—it immediately became my favorite restaurant in the world. Since then, I make sure eat there every time I visit Amsterdam. At first, I was worried that Hans and Igor wouldn't be able to repeat their initial success. I need not have worried; the food is consistently excellent, the wines outstanding, and the pairings... More

Have eaten there three times and every time was excellent - good food excellent wine - chef & sommelier both come to individual tables to describe with enthusiasm the individual dishes and wines. There is a fixed menu which can vary with exclusions for vegetarians, dislikes, allergies etc. A different wine is supplied with each course. A real hidden treat. More