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Restaurant 't Zwaantje
Grandma’s Beef Stew
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews. It is repeatedly recommended for its very tender beef, rich gravy, well-cooked vegetables, and comforting home-style Dutch flavor.
Pea Soup
Recommended for being creamy, warm, and flavorful. Reviewers specifically mention it as a delicious traditional Dutch starter.
Apple Pie
Mentioned as a recommended dessert, with reviewers pairing it with the hearty Dutch meal and highlighting it as a fitting sweet finish.
Cream Tomato Soup
Praised for being light and delicious, with reviewers calling out its pleasant flavor and good balance as part of the menu.
Steak
Recommended for its excellent quality and taste, with one reviewer saying it was the best they had ever had and that it couldn’t have been better.
Eel
Included in a Dutch tasting order and recommended for its strong flavor, alongside shrimp and pea soup.
Shrimp
Recommended as part of the Dutch seafood selection, described positively for flavor and enjoyed with the pea soup.
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 to 10:30 PM |
About Restaurant 't Zwaantje
Robust Dutch fare with French flavors in a cozy space lined with posters & vintage cooking utensils.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Restaurant 't Zwaantje known for?
It is best known for traditional Dutch comfort food, especially the Grandma’s Beef Stew and other stew dishes that reviewers describe as tender, rich, and served with vegetables and mashed potatoes. People also mention the apple pie and pea soup as standout choices, along with a strong wine list.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurant 't Zwaantje?
Reviewers most often recommend Grandma’s Beef Stew, stamppot, pea soup, apple pie, and sometimes mussels, ribs, or venison. The stew is the clearest favorite, with repeated comments about fall-apart beef, thick gravy, and hearty sides.
Is Restaurant 't Zwaantje good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €20–30, and reviewers often say the meals are reasonably priced for the portion size and quality. Several note that the servings are large and filling, especially the stew dishes, so the value is strong if you want a substantial Dutch dinner in Amsterdam.
Do you need a reservation at Restaurant 't Zwaantje?
Reservations are recommended because the restaurant fills up quickly, especially at dinner, and several reviews mention waits or being seated only after a reservation call-back. Even walk-ins were sometimes accommodated, but busy evenings can mean a short delay.
Is parking available at Restaurant 't Zwaantje?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
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