Cafe de Curtis

Actually, more like 4.5 stars. This is a small, hole-​in-​the wall Italian restaurant in the heart of the Jordaan neighborhood. It’s cozy and unpretentious – this place is all about the food. The pasta is VERY fresh and delicious. I’m a frequent visitor to Amsterdam, and I always make it a point to have dinner here at least once during each trip.

Café de Curtis is a small Italian restaurant in the Jordaan. It’s simple but good.
The food is no frills — focused on just the right ingredients and perfect preparation. And while the service might seem blunt, it’s correct and knowledgeable.
The building is typical Jordaan. The restaurant floor long and narrow, laid out around the open kitchen. Café de Curtis is really small with less than ten tables. There is one large table by the entrance and a few smaller ones along the side wall, opposite the kitchen.
The menu is small and written on a chalkboard. The dishes are simple classics like Bresaola, Caprese salad, Spaghetti Vongole or Saltimbocca.
The great location in the heart of the Jordaan makes de Curtis a perfect start for a fun night out in Amsterdam.