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Restaurant Olijfje

Valkenburgerstraat 223D | 1068 GV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
020 3304444
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Ranked #162 of 1,930 restaurants in Amsterdam
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

Dined here this evening. T.b.h it was the nearest restaurant to our hotel (Ibis City Stoperia) and as we'd been on our feet all day it was our preference. Great tapas starters, bread, olives, home-made garlic mayo. Yum! Main course Chicken Shish. Great. It's not fine dining but it's good, tasty, homely Mediterranean food prepared & presented to a high... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

They treated us with respect, served us quickly, the food was tasty and so were the drinks. The location by Waterlooplein is very convenient. The owner asked us how everything was and gave us his card - trust me, this isn't typical in Amsterdam, so I really appreciated it. Definitely will go back.

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Quezon City, Philippines
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

It's not the usual food I can find at my home place but it definitely was sooo good that it cured my home-sickness. :P

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Aussie in Port A
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2012

The convenient location to the apartment. The chef knew his art, wish we had him in California. Service is a bit slow but well worth the wait.

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Northumberland
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127 reviews 127 reviews
83 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012

Complimentary humus and fresh made bread to start off.Delicious perfectly cooked fish.Good wine and not expensive. The best meal in Amsterdam apart from the pancakes.

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Amsterdam
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 via mobile

Very nice place to have a family dinner. Recommended.

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Great food and atmosphere (guitar player singing in English and Turkish included)

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Brooklyn, New York
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43 reviews 43 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

good Mediterranean food but SLOW service. We came at 6:45 and left at 9:30

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Helsinki
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011

Olijfje is a nice restaurant only a few blocks from the most touristy area in the central Amsterdam. The owner is passionate about serving authentic, good quality food and it shows. Try the large meze platter (to share) and mixed grill! A great place to go with friends or family. On weekends there is often live music (man and a... More

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Purmerend
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

A mix of Meditarrenean tapas. Food from all corners around the Meditarrenean sea combined. The very kind and service minded host/owner asks for your preferences. Fish, meat, vegetarian. Here the customers wishes are important and fulfilled. We had a special offer tapas selection through Groupon. The love for the produce shows in each single little dish. Our favorites: chicken/nut/honey-mix, stuffed... More

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