2. D'Vijff Vlieghen (Five Flies)

OLD CENTER / RED LIGHT DISTRICT.   This famous hotel was named after Jan Janszoon Vijff Vlijghen (whose surname translates as 'Five Flies'), the original owner of the premises which spreads across five 17th-century canal houses. It was opened in 1939 by the eccentric art and antiques dealer Nicolaas Kroese. Thanks to his bizarre PR style, it drew numerous celebrities over the decades, including John Wayne, Walt Disney, Elvis Presley, Goldie Hawn and Versace (note the small copper plates on each of the chairs bearing the names of its famous visitors). With its various rooms and spacious, the candlelit venue is suitable for both romantic dinners and business occasions and features dark woods, regional antiques, and even Rembrandt etchings. The menu shakes up traditional Dutch cuisine, offering roast duck fillet, veal sirloin, lamb, suckling pig, grilled fish, and a host of dishes that capitalize on fresh, local ingredients. Seasonal, chef's, and vegetarian menus are available as well. It's only drawback perhaps is that it attracts tourists in droves.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Daily 6pm-Midnight

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Website: Visit the D'Vijff Vlieghen website »

Alcohol Served: Beer, Liquor, Wine

Ambiance: Cozy, Elegant, Intimate, Romantic

Cuisine: Dutch, European

Dress: Business

Meals: Dinner

	"greekguy" more than a month ago
The food was okay, if overpriced for quality and Amsterdam standards. The service polite but slow. The setting interesting but stuffy. After the food was gone for our plates we really wanted to leave the restaurant. Worst of all was the clientèle. Not a single local, but instead full of somewhat annoying Americans like the ones you see in a Woody Allen film set in Europe. I wouldn't be going back, I wouldn't even recommend going there if you're the kind of visitor that doesn't like to be described as "tourist"...
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	"RayT" more than a month ago
Poor. Service pitifully slow, sullen and at times downright rude. Only gets 2 stars for lovely setting and good main course, but starters were bland and serving our party melting ice cream deserts at different times not helpful. Took more than 1 hour to even take our initial order. Not recommended
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	"jay67476" more than a month ago
Brilliant !! Better than 5 stars
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