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Van Speyk

Spuistraat 3a, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Red Light District)
+31 20 4200117
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Ranked #20 of 1,924 restaurants in Amsterdam
Price range: $23 - $57
Cuisines: French, Dutch, Brasserie
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Late Night
Neighborhood: Red Light District
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

With wuiet ambience, pleasant wait staff, and a culinary treat for menu, this is a restsurant the should not be missed in Amsterdam. The rack of lamb is one of the best Ive had. Ending with their delicious desserts you cant lose. Enjoy!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

Very nice interior and young and friendly staff. The food was very good and there was a fine ambiance with a lot of talk in differant languages. It makes me think a little bit at a brasserie in Paris. Esteban and Maria from dilbeek( belgium

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Istanbul, Turkey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

impressive ambiance and a crew of very pleasant staff...great wine selection accompanied by a fairly rich menü...the oysters and van speyk salad were both perfect....the wait for the main course was definitely longer than it should be,but i can't blame the waiters..they seemed to be working hard...perhaps a small kitchen for a full house....the main courses were ok...can't say the... More

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Northern Ireland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Booked this restaurant for 8 pm and were shown to our seats straight away by the very pleasant waiter. The restaurant itself is lovely and very nicely decorated. We ordered our starters which came very promptly and were delicious. Then we waited for our main meals to be brought. After almost an hour we called the waiter to enquire where... More

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Robdewitte, Manager at Van Speyk, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

Dear revieuwer, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food in our restaurant. Unfortunately you did not enjoy our service, for which we apologize, but I wish to make a few comments on your review. Of course it is unacceptable when the kitchen loses a ticket of a table, and after half an hour... More

Toronto
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Second night in a row we have gone to restaurant recommended by TA, to be turned away because no reservation, then find a great place right across the street. So tonight we found Brasserie Van Speyk. Food was very good, service was very good, but highlight was their vegetarian option. No longer have any tolerance for restaurants that offer to... More

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Bergen, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

A nice and friendly staff. Even thought the tables were quite close to each other, it was not uncomfortable as the room acoustics was very good. The food tasted okay but not fantastic, but I give it full score for the atmosphere and staff. We would really like to go here again if we get a chance.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Great food, atmosphere and service. Stuff is very friendly, speaks perfect English, tyhe dining area has this great feel and most importantly the food is excellent.

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Rovellasca, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Excellent location where you can eat different kind of meat, but even some good fish plates. The atmosphere is warm, tempting and fascinating, thanks to the gold-yellow lights, the precious chandeliers and the black piano at the entrance. The staff is kind and caring. Finally, you have to try the apple pie: delicious! About 30euros per person.

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Went here because of the reviews on TripAd and it was a big disappointment. Had a 3 course set menu for the evening. Duck salad, salmon and mash and cheese cake. The duck didn't taste much, salmon was very ordinary and the cake I can't even remember. Maybe we just went their on a bad evening cause the staff was... More

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Robdewitte, Manager at Van Speyk, responded to this review
May 5, 2013

Dear reviewer, We're sorry to hear you haven't enjoyed your dinner with us as much as others before you. I think maybe you expected a more "haute cuisine"-ish restaurant following our high ranking here on tripadvisor. The salmon is very well received by our guests, but indeed a classic salmon and white asparagus dish (though I wouldn't say ordinary). Your... More

Salzburg,
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We went here and luckily they let us in despite a very crowded Friday night, which I am thankful they did! The food was really good and the service was great. We were all pleased with our food and the atmosphere in the restaurant was perfect. I would recommend this to couples as a romantic evening but also to friends!

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