Lastage

I went there last year but only now I managed to write a review.
Everything was perfect, we had a 3 course meal, with several appetizers served in between (if you don’t eat a lot, you can have Michelin stars on a budget this way).
Reserve at least 1 week before.

So, my cousin and I flew to Amsterdam to celebrate my brother’s 50^th. He suggested this place and it is Excellent! 5 stars because the dollar is so strong right now everything looks like a bargain in the EU. Just a few minutes from the red light district or Centraal.
The ambiance is cozy, service is very good and the food is exceptionally well executed. I had a seafood medley (don’t remember the name — check out the picture) that was mixed fried fish, poached squid and a seafood tartar. The combination was a riot of taste and texture that’s hard to describe. Wash it down with some bubbly Rose’ and you are in heaven.

I would have given 5 stars out of 5 if the following did not happen.
We were here with the office for a Christmas dinner and had 6 courses. All courses were perfect, really delicious, except my course 4, I informed the staff I do not eat pork or mushrooms in advance and I got my 4^th dish served and noted there were mushrooms on the plate. When I mentioned this fact to the waitress she said the dish is exactly what you should get (beef) except the mushrooms. I asked if she was sure and she said yes. When I start eating I taste pork fat. She notes my face and walks to my table and says, ”Oh Im sorry, it is not your dish”. I had this horrible taste of pork fat in my mouth for the entire evening, also during the last two courses, it spoiled it I can say.
I cannot relate this to a michelin ster restaurant, very unprofessional and unorganized.
Besides the above, the dishes and their presentation were exceptional.

Excellent food. Atmosphere was visually nice. Noise was unbearable. Was unable to have a conversation without almost yelling. Left before full meal was served due to unpleasant noise level. Based on noise level I downgraded rating.

One of the best meals I have had in Europe outside of Paris. Innovative cuisine yet sufficiently conservative to make for a filling and tasty meal with no weird «what the ^%$& was that moments». Service was impeccable, yet not stiff at all. Prices are more than reasonable given the quality of the food. Not a bad dish in our four course menu for 48 Euros. I recommend this restaurant highly.