The service was terrible. We had to keep asking the waitress to get to us so we could order. They kept saying they will be with us soon. When I went to the toilet I saw the waitresses just chitchatting with each other, while we were still waiting for them to come and take our order. Eventually we walked the bar and ordered ourselves since it took so long. We just drank 2 cocktails each and some bitter balls. And each time we wanted to order we were basically ignored.

Mata Hari Bistro and Lounge in Amsterdam is a true find! Despite being super busy, the service remains top-notch. Indoors, it's cozy, and the outdoor canal seating is perfect for cigars and nibbles. 5/5 for the fantastic atmosphere and impeccable service under the bustling vibe!

Beautiful place with a warm atmosphere, great food, very kind service. Cocktails were not 5*, but very good, could recommend Elderflower sour, wouldnt go for lychee fizz again. Definitely great place to dine, food was delicious✨

The place is very nice and it has a good atmosphere. The drinks menu is quite extensive and you can find things from everywhere. However, the service was quite bad and the prices were a bit expensive in my opinion. We had to wait for quite a long time to ask for our drinks, to get the drinks, and to pay too.

Tremendous location right on a canal near the red light district and wonderful service. We had the artichoke and the Spanish meatballs as appetizers, both excellent. For mains we had Lamb and the Spanish stew. The lamb was sadly overcooked but the stew was 10/10 fantastic.

Excellent food and environment. Perfect if you are looking for a romantic and quiet spot. The service was good and attentive. Even when it was a busy night, we only waited for 10 mins at the bar while they prepared our table. Then the main course was ready in another 15-20 mins. Definitely recommend! Suggestion: must try the brownie for dessert. It’s delicious!

Incredible restaurant based on the edge of the red light district. Interior is truly beautiful, menu is very impressive (vegan options were next level) and cocktails were all unique and exquisite. Staff were fantastic. Could not rate highly enough.

What a great restaurant! Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, beautiful presentation, fresh options, and polite staff. Regarding recent reviews of bad service... Only thing I can think of is that the restaurant must have been short-staffed on those nights or the guests were in a hurry. We arrived with a party of 6, we were asked to wait a short bit while they prepared the table upstairs. We expected to have a leisurely dinner with good conversation. I never felt like we were waiting too long or being ignored. The minor things we needed to ask for (a missing spoon, another bottle of water, a forgotten salad) were all addressed promptly and politely. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of my meal and would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice evening out.

Visited following a recommendation from the bar man at the Old Nickel. Really nice food and nice atmosphere. Would definitely revisit.

Every time when we visit Amsterdam, Mata Hari is our place to enjoy good drinks. They offer you a lovely dinner with a very cozy atmosphere. All staff are just always friendly. Recommended!

1 star because they check QR codes as well as your ID, so if you're not into discrimination just take your money somewhere else. They enjoy collaborating with the government here.

This is a chic-cool restaurant located next to the red light district area. We visited on a rainy cold Friday night in November without a reservation and we’re lucky to get a nice table on the first floor. The staff members were super friendly. The food was also great. We had a seafood platter for two and a croquet plate with six pieces. Also, the wine and beer we had were good. Overall, this is a place in a great location serving delicious food and drinks. This is one of those places we will definitely come back whenever we are in Amsterdam.

We have enjoyed every minute of our Friday evening at Mata Hari. The place is a hidden gem in the red light district. Such a gorgeous place, beautiful Art Deco interior details. Very Gatsby. Welcomed by the owner, friendly and professional staff, amazing cocktails, fine wine and a focussed and high quality food menu. Highly recommend the ricotta ravioli with lemon zest.

The place has been has been recently renovated. It’s done beautifully. The art deco interior is very cosy. The atmosphere is great and we started the evening with some well made gin tonics. The friendly owner toke time to explain the menu and gave some good advice about the wine selection. We had a fantastic evening! This is a highly recommend place to have a fine bottle of wine, good cocktails and a tasteful dinner. Located perfect in the hart of the Red light district.

Been here a few times in the last few months… first discovered by myself having a cheeky daytime snack and wine… very delicious starter of humous and bread. I dropped my phone in the canal and a whole adventure occurred, where some friendly locals encouraged and helped me to find the phone in the canal. The bar staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly … yes I did get the phone back after swimming and diving for 1 hour or so! Came back for proper dinner recently and the food was incredible… the setting next to the canal is somehow super intimate and cozy despite being in the heard of the RLD. Been here at night for cocktails too and it’s stunning interior atmosphere doesn’t fail to impress. I hope this place never changes!

had great expectations for this place but funnily enough the food was pretty bad. we had the fish stew and the mushroom dish. never coming back again. maybe we were too spoilt with asian food

Great restaurant in the center of Amsterdam, right in the red light district. But with the advantage of being away from the crowded streets. The place is beautiful, with a lounge and chill atmosphere. The bar is on the first floor and the restaurant on the first. You can see the kitchen and the staff, and the waiters are professional and helpful. The meal was delicious, especially the Pappardelle. Make sure you make a reservation before coming. Prices are rather high, so expect to pay at least 100 euros per two.

This was the best choice in Amsterdam!!! The food is incredibly delicious, I took the pasta and it was wonderful! Dessert: ice cream with espresso - no words. the atmosphere was 5+, I appreciated the details: fresh flowers on the tables, candles, the choice of music, the people, the look and clothes of the waiters. Everything was top notch. Thank you for a great evening!

What an amazing place! The food was great, the atmosphere was perfect, and the service was on point.

Delicious food and a great athmosphere. The menu is definitly worth trying. Especially the parpadelle, the vension steak and the Jerusalem artichoke were super yummy.

On the side of the canal and very prestigious design. Only had few drinks and burrata salad. Atmosphere is good. Hihly Recommended. Booked in for dinner and will share my experience. Thanks

Great cozy atmosphere. Food and cocktails were excellent Service can be improved, took a long time to order drinks and then a while before we got them. 2 minutes later the meals arrived.

Nice restaurant. Very calm in a busy area of Amsterdam. Nice cocktails and quality food. Very attractive decoration and atmosphere. See you soon

After reading reviews, my boyfriend and I thought it sounded like this place was nice for dinner before our evening cruise. Once arriving at 6.45pm on a Monday night, it looked a little busy but very manageable (previous hospitality worker). Started off alright with only a 2 minute wait to be seated. Unfortunately, it went downhill from there. Took 15 minutes for someone to come and take a drink order, which we then had to also request menus for a food order. We waited 20 minutes for someone to take our food order, which didn't happen, so i went to look for a waiter/waitess to take our order. The drinks that were ordered at 7pm still had finally 7.43pm with an apology from the waiter for the long wait. We expressed that if the wait would be similar for food, then we would have to leave as we had a canal cruise booked at 8.30pm. The waiter then put a rush on the food, and it was out by 8pm. We ordered the starter Burrata, ravioli, and ribeye steak. The buratta entrees was nice although it didn't really ooze out like we are used to with burrata, the steak unfortunately was very chewy with a slight defrosted taste and alot of gristel, pasta was slightly under cooked but to the chefs credit the sauce was nice. I had to go and find steak knives myself as they weren't given prior to the meal or with the steak. We ordered a 2nd round of drinks once the food came out and they arrived faster only 5minutes. The staff seemed a little flustered but helped where they could and seemed genuinely sympathetic. I would also like to mention the elderflower sour and espresso martini were very good! Perhaps the restaurant could benefit from some more section structure and staff so that it isn't as overwhelming for the waiters/waitresses. Also, I would like to mention that the first round of drinks was on the house due to the wait time.

The cocktails were excellent, the decor beautiful. The girls at the bar, super nice and very attentive. I recommend this bar. We are French and we will be back! Barca, Maja, Hannah the best bartender and waiters.

An Oasis in the RLD. Awesome cocktails, fun staff, great atmosphere. Red light sour was my favourite cocktail, bourbon, port, lemon and vanilla.

The restaurant is located at the beginning of the red light district. The staff here are very friendly. For appetizer we had the baked burrata which was absolutely delicious. For our entree we had the entrecote steak. We asked for Medium and it came out very raw. I was turned off from the meal and couldn’t eat it. We had to send it back to be cooked further.

We come here every time we are in Amsterdam. It's a small menu, but the food is very good. It does at the upper end of the Red Light District, so after dinner it's always fun to walk through the area, even though the for traffic has gotten insane.

Amazingly tasty dishes with some spectacularly tasty vegetarian dishes as well as some delicious meat and fish dishes. The duck breast that was succulent and the Ravioli was just the right portion for a warm evening. The vegan chocolate cake was to die for and the mint and lemongrass lemonade was quite refreshing. Very nice and attentive wait staff and an easy to find location with outdoor seating directly on the canal. It is a spot that's definitely with a visit.

Been here multiple times and it's always crowded. The bar downstairs is great for drinks with friends and the restaurant upstairs is cozy. During the evening the noise gets louder. They have an open kitchen that serves very nice dishes. Meat, fish and vegetarian are all equally good. Creative dishes with a lot of flavour. They also serve some good wines. Portions are good, not small, but also not excessive. I definitely will come back.

I have been here few times before. I like interior and food is ok. This time I ordered fish of the day and it was perfect. However, one waitress and barmen were extremely rude and unprofessional. Service standard in Amsterdam is very average to low, however I expected a bit better service here.