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4.9$$Mediterranean · Vegetarian & Vegan
View RestaurantThe Pantry
Experience authentic Dutch cuisine in Amsterdam at The Pantry, rated 4.7/5. Enjoy delicious, traditional dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Reserve your table today!
European•$$•4.7(8,675)•Amsterdam
Hearty portions of housemade, traditional cuisine served in a homestyle space with a terrace.
About The Pantry
Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, this charming establishment offers a delightful exploration of traditional Dutch flavors. Diners consistently praise the warm and friendly service, contributing to a beautifully designed and cozy atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. With an impressive 4.7-star rating from over 8,000 reviews, it's clear this restaurant has captured the hearts (and appetites) of many. Highlights include perfectly crispy vegetarian bitterballen and creatively flavored mashed potatoes, showcasing a thoughtful approach to classic dishes. The reasonable pricing further enhances the appeal of this beloved spot for experiencing authentic Dutch cuisine.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
This restaurant has been analyzed using our formula-based system to help you understand its key features and match it with your dining preferences.
💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love The Pantry
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.7 / 5.0(8,675 reviews)
Warm & friendly service; a beautifully designed, cozy atmosphere, and most of all, delicious Dutch dishes. The vegetarian bitterballen was excellent - crispy on the outside without being oily, with great texture & flavour on the inside. Also really enjoyed the combination mashed potatoes to try the different flavours (kale, carrot, & cauliflower) that were each unique. Bonus that everything was extremely reasonably priced. Very highly recommend for the loveliest experience of traditional Dutch cuisine & hospitality! Great place to get a quick intro to dutch cuisine. Here you can try the bitter ballen and then the combination sausage meatball traditional dishes. Excellent service and they take credit cards. Highly recommend. Main oven was down when we visited and they were serving appetizers and small plates of some of the main dishes - which was perfect for us as we could then sample more dishes with smaller portions. Mashed potatoes with sauerkrauts, mashed potatoes with carrots and onions, beef croquettes, beef stew, meatball and smoked sausage. Food was amazing, flavorful and well balanced. So good And to top off, service was excellent! Definitely worth another visit!
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Recent Reviews
Kat
October 17, 2025
Warm & friendly service; a beautifully designed, cozy atmosphere, and most of all, delicious Dutch dishes. The vegetarian bitterballen was excellent - crispy on the outside without being oily, with great texture & flavour on the inside. Also really enjoyed the combination mashed potatoes to try the different flavours (kale, carrot, & cauliflower) that were each unique. Bonus that everything was extremely reasonably priced. Very highly recommend for the loveliest experience of traditional Dutch cuisine & hospitality!
Family M.
November 13, 2025
Great place to get a quick intro to dutch cuisine. Here you can try the bitter ballen and then the combination sausage meatball traditional dishes. Excellent service and they take credit cards. Highly recommend.
Grace C.
October 11, 2025
Main oven was down when we visited and they were serving appetizers and small plates of some of the main dishes - which was perfect for us as we could then sample more dishes with smaller portions. Mashed potatoes with sauerkrauts, mashed potatoes with carrots and onions, beef croquettes, beef stew, meatball and smoked sausage. Food was amazing, flavorful and well balanced. So good And to top off, service was excellent! Definitely worth another visit!
Jessica
November 13, 2025
The Pantry is a great choice for trying Dutch food! The atmosphere is super cozy and quaint. Get the fish menu! The shrimp croquettes were the standout -- a soft shrimp and potato filling in a crunchy breading. The sea bass dish was good (albeit I found some bones) and the veggies were great. I was pretty underwhelmed by the mashed potatoes, they lacked flavor. The dessert, caramel ice cream with stoopwaffel, was the right thing to end the meal.
Margarida L.
October 10, 2025
Great place to try dutch food: the staff are very friendly, it’s well located, and the decor is very characteristic. Although I didn’t love the food (it’s not my personal taste), it was great to try!! My favorite dish was the pea soup. It’s small and there are a lot of people, we waited a bit, but nothing serious 😁
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make The Pantry special
Outdoor Seating
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
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