Cafe de Zagerij

I liked this place. It is in a very nice location. If you want to get out of the crazy noise of the city and know better the Amsterdam neighborhood of Jordaan :)

Took a few friends from out of town here for dinner. We all had a great meal (I had the cheese fondue yummmmm!) If you’re looking for a typical brasserie experience, not too fancy, just good food, good service and a great ambiance this is the place. I’ll definitely be back.

excellent ribs, great staff. that place is a real local wonder :)
we found it by chance, didnt see many reviews online but food was really great. the reason its not that famous is just because they serve local people mostly.

Just fine. If you are looking for a quick breakfast as you tour around the city, you could do a lot worse.
Service: Friendly
Surroundings: Clean
Best Dish: Cappucino
Best Feature: Bird wallpaper
Good day!

Definitely put this restaurant on your list the next time you’re in Amsterdam. We had been walking around last Saturday night, exploring the side streets of Amsterdam in search of dinner. After encountering several cramped establishments jammed with merry crowds, we came across «de Zagerij.» It appeared inviting and slightly more sedate from the outside. The owner, or perhaps manager was standing out front where he gently gestured us to come in and give the place a try. I couldn’t resist. He had a sincere vibe.
We walked through the front dining area to the back dining room where simple décor was both rustic and elegant. The décor theme is that of a sawmill, but done in an artful, yet rustic homey way. The soft lighting was welcoming too. The two well presented teenaged girls serving and bussing tables seemed as though they might be sisters. I guessed this was a family venture, or at least it had that feel. We were welcomed and given menus that included a variety of savory appetizers and hearty main dishes.
I started with the appetizer of Carpaccio of beetroot with soft goat cheese, watercress, and balsamic syrup. It was incredible. The chilled beets had been perfectly cooked, dark, red and juicy. The goat cheese melted in my mouth in proportions that balanced just right with the beets and a few leaves of watercress. The balsamic vinegar was of the finest quality, well aged and sweet. We were off to a great start. My companion’s appetizer of Holtkamp shrimp croquette, English Shrimp croquettes with cocktail sauce and lemon mayonnaise, was equally impressive.
For my main course, I chose the home marinated spareribs from the oven with ailoli, sweet chili sauce, and fries. Perfection again. I was served four racks of 3 or 4 ribs each, piled neatly on a plate. The ribs were cooked to fall-​off-​the-​bone perfection. The sweet chili sauce, in a side dish for dipping, put it over the top! I enjoyed every last bite. A bowl of warm water with lemon was provided for rinsing fingers, as well as a pre-​packaged wet wipe. The fries were light and fluffy.
My partner had the Gebakketn slip baked sole fish (also served with fries). Two decent sized whole fish were served, baked golden to perfection. My friend expertly removed the bones in one piece, explaining to me that the chef must have pre-​cut the sides of each fish, making it easy for the experienced diner to remove the bones. I tasted the sole. It too was noteworthy. Absolutely melt-​in-​your mouth delicious.
For dessert, my partner ordered the dessert of the month, strawberries served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. It was exactly as it sounds and presented nicely. For my dessert, I ordered what was listed on the menu as «pancakes and ice cream.» I was pleasantly surprised when I was served two hefty warm crepes, each filled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream tucked and folded inside, and topped with a sinful coffee liqueur. It was like hitting the jackpot again! I could barely finish.
All through the meal, the young women waiting on us were attentive, extremely polite, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Early on in our meal, after I had finished my appetizer, the man who had greeted us and invited us into his restaurant stopped by our table to ask how I liked the beetroot appetizer. I smiled and simply said, «Amazing!» He seemed satisfied and happy with my response. I’m sure it wasn’t the first time he’d had a similar reaction.
The essence of what I’m saying here is you don’t need to think twice about this establishment. They have it all down pat. The service, the food, the atmosphere – all are conducive to a very pleasant dining experience. This will be the first place I dine the next time I’m in Amsterdam.

Meine Frau und ich haben hier gegessen und wir können es nur empfehlen. Das Essen war wirklich reichlich und gut und auch für eine Vegetarierin gab es was Leckeres. Dazu ein kühles Bierchen oder doch etwas von der Weinkarte? Das Café Zagerij liegt mitten im Jordansviertel, ein ehemaliges Arbeiterviertel, das jetzt sanniert in neuem Glanz erstrahlt. Wunderbar zum Flannieren und in kleinen Caffees wie dem Zagerij zum Essen. Es sieht etwas kneipenähnlich aus, mit kleinen Tischen und Theke, ist aber sehr gemütlich, drinnen, wie draußen. Der Service war gut und die Preise angemessen.
Wenn wir wieder nach Amsterdam fahren, würden wir hier wieder vorbei schauen.

Amazing food, as close as we could find to what we believed to be «traditional Dutch food». Great, friendly service — in English for us numpties — was enjoyed all evening. The food was made from excellent quality, fresh ingredients. Superb overall!