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Blauw aan de Wal

Achterburgwal 99, Amsterdam 1012DD, The Netherlands (Dam Square)
020-330-2257
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Ranked #148 of 1,982 restaurants in Amsterdam
Price range: $30 - $120
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Dam Square
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Essex
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

The food was excellent, the service was with a sense of humour, a warm welcome and honest guidance through the menu and wine list. The atmosphere was a little subdued but this was down to the customers or absence of customers at all the tables. So what was amiss, why did I not give a higher rating - service could... More

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See 4 more reviews by Anniemw for Amsterdam
Singapore
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Not sure what to eat, so stumble upon this restaurant that looks unique and tucked away from the Red Light District. Excellent service, the servers chat with you and explain each and every dish. As its fine dining, expect it to come at a pace as well. The food is tasty and well made. Excellent for a intimate dinner. But... More

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See 9 more reviews by CalvinZheng for Amsterdam
Jonesborough, TN
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105 reviews 105 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We arrived at 8, even though we had reservations at 7:30. Nobody had a problem with it. We were escorted to a nice table upstairs. Like some other European restaurants, the only choice was the 3-course meal, or even more courses. The food was excellent. The service was definitely way above European standards and more like fine dining in the... More

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See 8 more reviews by GenghisKhan for Amsterdam
Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Tucked away off an alley near the famous Red Light District, this gem of a restaurant is an excellent way to spend a Friday evening. The atmosphere is elegant without being showy. The service was professional and friendly without being artificial. The food was unique and exquisite. Yes, nouvelle cuisine but without making you feel ripped off. Great selection of... More

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Oslo, Norway
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

We were recommended this restaurant by a friend of a friend who used to live in Amsterdam. A little pricey, but excellent food and excellent service. All the food was very well put together and very richy and tasty. The waiters were very friendly and jovial, and really knew the meals: they took the time to explain in detail how... More

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See 2 more reviews by Laura_Oslo for Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Most Dutch restaurants do not know the word service. In this restaurant it is the opposite. Very friendly and experienced staff. In combination with good food (small menu but very tasty) does this make it our most favorite restaurant in Amsterdam

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Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We visited with two Dutch friends. We waited nearly 2 hours for our meal which when it arrived was 2 croquettes and a piece of meat which didn't even taste nice. Definitely felt as though we'd been ripped off. Limited choices and very over priced. All in all a hugely expensive mistake.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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32 reviews 32 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The owner has a special way to give the right kind of attention and make you feel at home. The restaurant is set in an old building with wonderful authentic yet stylish and modest decoration. Last but not least, you come here to have a good meal! The menu is good, fair prices for the quality offered, and wines are... More

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See 7 more reviews by MissKipperella for Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I have lived in Amsterdam for six years and always save Blauw aan de Wal for special guests. Tonight I went for my fifth or sixth time and was very dissapointed. There is a certain arrogance to the place, which I have always felt. How that manifested tonight was with incompetent service. The food was ok, not worth the price,... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We had an amazing supper here on 29th March. We loved the eccentricity of the decor, perhaps we're not as smart as the other reviewers!! The food was superb and the wine list excellent. The service was good and our waiter was very knowledgeable, helpful and charming. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would certainly return

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