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    Restaurant Vinkeles

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    665 reviews
    #21 of 3,739 Restaurants in Amsterdam
    $$$$, French, European, International
    Keizersgracht 384 | The Dylan Amsterdam, 1016 GB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    +31 20 530 2010
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    5.0 665 reviews
    #21 of 3,739 Restaurants in Amsterdam
    Travelers' Choice2018 Winner
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    Keizersgracht 384 The Dylan Amsterdam, 1016 GB Amsterdam The Netherlands
    Grachtengordel-West
    0.2 miles from Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
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    +31 20 530 2010

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    Restaurant Vinkeles is housed in an old bakery; which was set up in 1787 by the Regents of the Catholic Church, who at the time owned the building. The bakery flourished until 1811 and guests still can see the original ovens, which were discovered intact during restoration work.Echoing the décor of the hotel, Executive Chef Dennis Kuipers and Jurgen van der Zalm's menu combine traditional and contemporary. The dishes served in Vinkeles show Kuipers’ love of the contemporary French cuisine. He and his team combine the freshest ingredients to produce a menu that is delicious and unique to Vinkeles. Restaurant Vinkeles has been awarded a Michelin Star since 2009.
    PRICE RANGE
    $90 - $157
    Meals
    Dinner
    CUISINES
    French, European, International, Contemporary
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Digital Payments
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Vinkeles Restaurant is very convenient for the whole family and business partners

    Clean and neat comfortable atmosphere makes eating very enjoyable, especially accompanied by lively classical music. Vinkeles Restaurant seems to be a "Private Dining Place" because visitors are very at home there. Are you interested too? Order now!

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank borobudur-bali
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Extraordinary

    My wife and I were at Vinkeles last night. Fantastic is probably the best word to describe the experience. The restaurant is in a quaint hotel in a very pretty part of the city making for an idyllic walk on a summers eve to get...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Rick N
    The Dylan A, Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Dear Mr. Ness, Thank you for taking the time to write a review! What a review it is! We are thrilled with your kind words and it was a pleasure to have you dine with us and to celebrate your wife's birthday! Enjoy your time...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    WOW

    Amazing dinner at Vinkeles. Fabulous service. Beautiful venue. From the Amuse Bouche to dessert the food was delicious. The choices of wine were terrific as well. Don’t miss this very special restaurant!!

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Jane P
    The Dylan A, Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Dear Jane P, Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you dine with us. Hopefully we will see you in the near future! Kind regards, Tiffany Kensmil

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fantastic Food

    We were here with a group in a private room and did an abridged tasting menu and it was fantastic. Let me say this for the hungry this is small plate gastronomy with many courses. The food that was presented to us was fantastic, cooked...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank andrewlistak
    The Dylan A, Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Andrewlistak, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Hopefully we can welcome you again. Kind regards, Tiffany Kensmil

    Reviewed May 26, 2019 via mobile
    Definitely worth the money

    We visited as a special occasion whilst in Amsterdam. My husband and I are pescatarian and I informed the restaurant in advance of our visit. Upon arrival, the staff we attentive and had remembered our dietary requirements. We are not usually ones for fine dining,...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Danib888
    The Dylan A, Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded June 5, 2019

    Dear Danib888, Thank you very much by your kind words, We truly do appreciate your feedback. Hopefully we will see you in the near future. Kind regards, Tiffany Kensmil

    Reviewed May 22, 2019 via mobile
    Good food but very poor wine pairing and on total overpriced dinner

    The food was good, the Vinkeles menu definitely has some nice dishes although the chef is probably better with fish than meat. The real deception was for the wine pairing: it was terribly poor. I was chocked that this restaurant can offer such a low...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Thib59100
    The Dylan A, Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded June 5, 2019

    Dear Thib59100, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We will pass the compliments to the chef. We are sorry to hear that the wine arrangement was such a disappointment for you. Our sommelier works together with the kitchen to match the...More

    Reviewed May 9, 2019
    Amazing Evening

    The tasting menu exceeded all expectations. Surprise flavors, textures and combinations of food that I would never have guessed to put together. We did the 8 course tasting menu ... and really experienced 12 different treats. My favorite was a creative little combination that included...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank LibbyD223
    The Dylan A, Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded May 15, 2019

    Dear LibbyD223, Thank you kindly for the great words. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you in our restaurant. We are very glad to read that you enjoyed your evening and the Vinkeles experience. Hopefully may we welcome you back another day in...More

    Reviewed April 6, 2019
    One of the finest meals we've ever eaten

    Discrete, quiet, effortless service. Beautifully served and imaginative and origibal food. In a glorious setiing

    Date of visit: November 2018
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    The Dylan A, General Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded April 10, 2019

    Dear guest, Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are looking forward welcoming you again. With kind regards, René Bornmann General Manager The Dylan Amsterdam

    Reviewed March 31, 2019
    Not a restaurant - an experience

    This is a place to go for a one-off gastronomic experience; we had the 'cheaper' of the 2 tasting menus, and every mouthful was totally wonderful. A lot of the time, we weren't even sure what it was we were eating, but go with the...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    1  Thank jobetim
    The Dylan A, General Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded April 10, 2019

    Dear guest, Thank you very much for the great review. The kitchen team as well as the service is very pleased with the lovely words you have chosen. We are looking forward to your return! With kind regards, René Bornmann General Manager The Dylan Amsterdam

    Reviewed March 18, 2019
    Elegance All Around

    Vinkeles offers a modern twist on a elegant dining experience. The tasting menu includes a range of modern twists on classic French food (e.g., scallops, mussels, pigeon).. the service is outstanding, very attentive without being obtrusive. The wine pairings offered a nice range of French...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Garyhgilbert
    The Dylan A, General Manager at Restaurant Vinkeles, responded to this reviewResponded April 10, 2019

    Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to review us. It’s great to read that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We are looking forward welcoming you again. With kind regards, René Bornmann General Manager The Dylan Amsterdam

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    March 20, 2018|
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    Response from Stretch279 | Reviewed this property |
    If you have booked then you should be ok. Weekends as ever get booked up in advance but I have eaten there three times with no issues on reservations.
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    Response from Nisha A |
    In general there is no tiping in Amsterdam because there is usually a service charge. However, if one really likes the service, which is amazing at Vinkeles, one can chose to tip.
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