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Excelsior

Address: Hotel de l'Europe, Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-8, Centrum, Amsterdam | Map It
Phone: 020/531-1705

Price range: $$-$$$$
Cuisine: French
Location: Old City Center

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

When only the poshest and most elegant will do, take your primped-up selves here. The tinkling of a grand piano, solicitous waiters, knowledgeable sommeliers, laden dessert trolleys, and preparation carts all waltz together here in a setting of towering palms, tall candelabras, shimmering chandeliers, and stunning views over the Amstel River. The menu here is traditional French, but the inspired chef, Jean-Jacques Menanteau, also knows some twists, such as a sublime lobster bisque and a grilled turbot with shrimp and Parmesan risotto. If you're feeling adventurous, opt for his fixed-price five-course menu excelsior, for EUR 80 (add EUR 42.50 for wine), which features not only seasonal specialties (think truffles) but occasionally also the acclaimed dishes he creates from such unprepossessing meats as liver and kidneys.

Keep in mind: Jacket and tie.
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: No lunch Sat. and Sun.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Rhardy5554 from Seattle area on 5/21/08
Hard to beat this one for quality of food and service. The 4 course menu was memorable - but you pay memorable prices, too!