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Gertrude Rest. & Bar, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is a French bistro-style establishment that offers a cozy and vintage atmosphere. The interior design is chic yet relaxed, with old-school damask tablecloths and napkins adding to the ambiance. The price range is moderate, with a price-quality ratio that is excellent.
One of the restaurant's special features is its outdoor seating area, which is perfect for shared dining with small dishes. The wine list is good and interesting, featuring natural wines alongside conventional options.
The menu is small, but each dish is carefully thought through and extremely tasty, with highlights including fish cakes, fish, ravioli, and aubergine. The chef's menu, which offers four courses, is a must-try and presents a mix of fish and meat dishes.
For drinks, Gertrude Rest. & Bar offers a nice selection of cocktails, soft drinks, and wines. The German Riesling from a very good producer and Pelaverga are highly recommended.
While the service can be a bit hesitant at times, the staff are friendly and engaged, making for a pleasant dining experience. All in all, Gertrude Rest. & Bar is a highly promising fine dining spot that is well worth a visit.
One of the restaurant's special features is its outdoor seating area, which is perfect for shared dining with small dishes. The wine list is good and interesting, featuring natural wines alongside conventional options.
The menu is small, but each dish is carefully thought through and extremely tasty, with highlights including fish cakes, fish, ravioli, and aubergine. The chef's menu, which offers four courses, is a must-try and presents a mix of fish and meat dishes.
For drinks, Gertrude Rest. & Bar offers a nice selection of cocktails, soft drinks, and wines. The German Riesling from a very good producer and Pelaverga are highly recommended.
While the service can be a bit hesitant at times, the staff are friendly and engaged, making for a pleasant dining experience. All in all, Gertrude Rest. & Bar is a highly promising fine dining spot that is well worth a visit.
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Wine bars, Cocktail bars, French
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12PM - 5PM, 5:30PM - 10PM
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Price range per person €9 - €23
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Vijzelgracht metro station
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Bosboom Toussaintstraat 28-H
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Vijzelgracht metro station
Bosboom Toussaintstraat 28-H, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Features
Takeaway
Сredit cards accepted
No delivery
Outdoor seating
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Opening hours
| SundaySun | 12PM-5PM 5:30PM-10PM |
| MondayMon | 5:30PM-1AM |
| TuesdayTue | 5:30PM-10PM |
| WednesdayWed | 5:30PM-10PM |
| ThursdayThu | 5:30PM-10PM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-5PM 5:30PM-10PM |
| SaturdaySat | 12PM-5PM 5:30PM-10PM |
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There were numerous times we were treated unpleasantly by our waiter. Without even mentioning the delays in ordering food, the service was slow and very passive aggressive. My cousin was told to move his chair away from the table next to him to make the other table’s experience more pleasant, as we were imposing on their space. When we asked for bread and olive, we were rudely told that all they do is butter there. Again, nothing we would be upset over, but the way we were told was surprising. When we asked for the card machine with the bill, so as to make our experience more efficient, the waiter looked at us with a smirk and swore under his breath, but loudly enough for us to hear.
We only encountered two waiters, one of whom was lovely when serving the food. The first and main waiter made us feel incredibly uncomfortable from the get-go, which is why we only decided to order a few dishes and leave. It was obvious we were not eating much and the waiter kept referring to the meal as being very short, as if we were in the wrong. When you are paying for high end dining, it is unacceptable.
This was upsetting especially as it was my birthday meal. If you are paying such high prices for a restaurant, I would expect far far more. I have never had such an experience at a restaurant, which is a real shame given the good reviews it has.
I would not recommend this place at all - if the way the food is delivered is appalling, then the quality of the food is irrelevant and one is left with a bad taste in the mouth. Don’t come here - the service is rude and the food average, especially for the price.