Nel

Customer service is not the best here. It was very difficult to get the server’s attention or the attention of anyone that worked here. The Sauvignon Blanc is 3.50 and really good.

I had a really great toastie there in the morning. And a very nice orange juice I also later ordered the egg rolls and samosa’s which were made fresh. Not the best I’ve ever ate but hit the spot. I was also able to sit outside with my dog and they brought him water. II love the outdoor location of this place. It’s really cute. Also the building is part of a church. And when it rains they put up nice tents so you can still sit outside. Overall I really like this place. Service was excellent.

A bar owner down the road suggested we try Nel for dinner. They made a plan to seat us without a reservation even though they were busy. The outside setting under trees is good for fair weathered dining.
Our party tried a variety of dishes starting with some finger eats that were excellent. The main courses, although not offensive, received varying levels of praise. The South African Chardonnay was nice and they also offer a variety of draft and bottled beers.
The servers were all friendly and efficient.

The vega burger looked great but the combo of dry goat cheese. Dry polenta on dry bread was a chore to get down. After ordering three more cups of dipping sauce it was manageable. BUT my boyfriend had the regular meat burger and said it was great so maybe I’ll give that a try if I’m ever back.

From all the places that used to be on this location in the last 25 years, Nel is probably the best. This doesn’t say anything though because everything that was here used to be pretty shit.
Luckily Nel is alright, its probably better in summertime and the jazz nights really seem to be a hit with the expaxts. The food is nothing special but good enough for lunch.

In einer kurzen Mittagspause war ich hier und fand draussen an den Hochtischen einen guten Platz.
Der Service war freundlich und es gab auch eine englische Speisekarte.
Nach einem Moment des Suchens, entschied ich mich für den Burger mit Fries.
Das Essen kam auch relativ zügig.
Der Burger sah gut aus. Das Patty schien keine TK Ware zu sein und als Dressing wurde eine Art Remoulade gereicht.
Die Fries waren typisch belgisch und kamen mit einer speziellen Majo-​Dip daher.
Einzig das Brötchen war etwas labberig.
Für einen spontane Mittagstisch ist das Nel gut zu empfehlen.
Die Auswahl auf der Karte ist bunt gemischt und es gibt für jeden Geschmack etwas.
Preislich bewegt sich alles auch in einem ordentlichen Rahmen.
Freies Wlan war auch hier obligatorisch.

Nice atmosphere to eat at but the service is absolutely terrible at dinner especially when it’s crowded. I waited over an hour to get my main course meal and witnessed another table that arrived 15 minutes after I sat down got their meal just about 40 minutes after I sat down! Terrible. The food is overpricey as well. It deserves ZERO stars because of the horrendous service. Other than that you will be falling asleep waiting for your meal.

I really like Nel… I have ate here many times in the past. However, this evening it took 75 minutes to receive our entrée. People sitting next to us who arrived after we had been waiting were served first and finished their meal, and we were still waiting. The waitress tried to compensate by offering a drink on the house, but I am sorry, a discount on the bill would have been in order. Now, I like Nel for its beautiful outdoor ambiance, and the food is very good. But the inconsistent service is a real problem.

Nel works for a simple lunch. I ordered the beet root salad and it was actually really good. Not somewhere that I would go if I wanted to treat myself to an amazing lunch or dinner. They have a nice big terrace, but unfortunately the trees to some degree hide the sun. We all know that is the last thing you want to experience once you get some sun in Amsterdam. You want to suck up the sun as much as possible, even if your like me, permanently tan already. However, if you just want a nice terrace to relax, then go for it. After have fun strolling the shops in the neighborhood, it’s a perfect location to just chill out and relax.

I’m not totally sold on Nel quite yet but I am really happy they had Pilsner Urquell on tap and for a fair price at that. It seemed like a fun place to be, especially nice on the terrace if the weather is good.
I tried the veggie burger for take away, which I don’t think they are really keen on doing. The funny thing about veggie burgers is that sometimes they fall apart quite easily. This makes eating them a big mess in the end. Otherwise you get pre-​made frozen patties which just don’t taste as good. Somehow Nel’s veggie patty is both housemade and doesn’t fall apart. The fries which came with it were also crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. I also had vegetarian bitterballen while I was there and it was just fine.
The service in the place was a little distracting while I was there. It seemed because they were busy you didn’t have the full attention of anyone. There was hardly a smile from the staff and I felt I was putting them out by making my order.

One of my favorite spots on a Monday night for drinks and jazz. If you get there between 7 and 8, you can easily get a table or a spot at the bar. The atmosphere is cozy, the bands are well selected, and you can often chat with the musicians during their break.
The waitstaff and bartenders are very friendly. The food is decent, but go for their terrace which is one of the best in the city. It’s a nice place for lunch or a daytime coffee break. They have a seasonal dinner menu and some seasons are much better than others.
I frequently host group events here and they gladly accept our reservations… plus they always treat us very well (which is sometimes hard to find if you’re with a large group).

Not too bad for a quick meetup. Comfy couch seating, attractive bartenders and quite spacious.
Nothing spectacular, but nothing to make you avoid the place either. Easy-​peasy spot to check out.
I’d visit it again.

What a great find!
outstanding carpaccio of beef, great local beer, and great service.
Give it a try, you’ll be glad you did.

Summer is here (we hope) and the terrases are packed! Nel boasts one of the largest terrases in Amsterdam. They have a boules game set up outside of their terras. I ended up playing with friends my first night there. Seemed like a nice spot to return to.
So I did. I few nights later I met a friend there on a Monday for their jazz night. Great Jazz, I must say. Definitely worth returning to.
Food: meh: ordered a mediocre veggie burger with mediocre fries for € 14.50. Was not very impressed, especially for the price. Drinks, atmosphere, and space are a plus. Food seems a bit overpriced. But I’ll be back!

Waren nur im Barbereich des NEL, nicht im Restaurant.
Cocktails waren ok (nicht besonders– aber ok).
Servicepersonal war freundlich aber nicht besonders aufmerksam. An diesem Abend waren nur drei Tische belegt und mit zwei Kellnern ausreichned Personal vorhanden. Trotzdem dauert alles sehr lange und die Rechnung wurde zweimal vergessen.
Auch gab es keine Servietten zu den Cocktailgläsern (haben die Gläser auf Tempotaschentüchern platziert– auch bei der dritten Cocktailrunde kam der Kellner nicht auf die Idee eine Serviette mitzubringen.)
FAZIT: für Amsterdam ein sehr günstiger Laden um einen Kaffee oder einen Cocktail zu trinken und nett zu sitzen– aber mehr auch nicht. Im Sommer gibt es allerdings noch eine Terrasse– vielleicht ist es dann noch etwas schöner.

Waren an einem Freitag Abend im NEL essen und fanden auf Anhieb einen Platz — und das obwohl wir von unserem Wirt gewarnt wurden, dass dieser Laden als neues Szene Restaurant oft recht überfüllt sei.
Die Karte bot recht wenig Auswahl an Gerichten, jedoch ein Fischgericht, Fleischgericht und Pastagericht des Tages, was wir als sehr angenehm empfanden. Wir wählten die Pasta und das Fleischgericht, sowie einen großen Salat.
Der Service war klasse, wir wurden sehr zügig und schnell bedient, Deutsch und Englisch waren kein Problem. Wann war stets um unser Wohl bemüht, was sich in häufigem, aber nicht störendem Nachfragen äußerte.
Der Salat war sehr lecker und frisch. Die Pasta war selbstgemacht mit einer frischen und leckeren Spinatfüllung. Das Rindfleisch zum Fleischgericht war sehr gut gebraten und sehr ansehnlich angerichtet.
Der Cheesecake zum Dessert rundete das durchweg gute Bild des NEL schließlich für uns noch ab.
Fazit: wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und ausgezeichnet gegessen. Da viele Einheimische im Restaurant waren, die dann nach dem Essen an den benachbarten Tresen wechselten, würde ich das NEL als echten Insidertipp bezeichnen.