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Café-Restaurant De Balie

Restaurant Cultural center

19th-century courthouse hosting debates, theater & talk shows with a social or political focus. People often mention friendly,


Address

Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.debalie.nl

Contact

+31 20 553 5100

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Samuele 3 years ago on Google • 501 reviews
    Very beautiful and particular restaurant, design is nice and pleasant. Personnel is very gentle, the only flaw is the slow service, meals took about 25 mins to be prepared nevertheless, the eggplant and pea cream sandwich was delicious, and the salad too, extremely fresh and tasty, super recommended. Prices are medium (27€ for a 2 people lunch).
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  • 5/5 Rubin R. 5 years ago on Google • 121 reviews
    de BALIE (means: “the DESK” or “the COUNTER”) is a nice place to have something to drink and to eat as well. The crew is friendly and helpfull. It can be very busy at times. A cozy and busy gathering place is the best way to describe what the BALIE is all about. They are well known for their “Balieburger van Hollandse ‘dubbeldoel koe’ (Burger of Dutch dairy cow/cornichon/green pepper)”. It tastes (I think) really great!! You can taste the quality of the bread, they seasoned the meat with delicious herbs that is complemented with a fresh salad on the side. It’s great to order it for lunch or dinner. Make sure to order it with their fresh squeezed orange juice. This combo is delicious!!

  • 5/5 Ignis “metes” �. 4 months ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Lovely cultural space with cinema, restaurant and bar. Great space for elegant people and intellectuals. Plenty of nice events going on, like talks, discussions public conversations about politics arts and culture. Big recommend

  • 3/5 mprophet100 2 years ago on Google • 91 reviews
    First time visit in December 2021 during the 3rd lockdown. Friendly staff and nice ambiance. Enjoyable visit, it is located in the center of the city. (Within walking distance to many restaurants and shopping streets).

  • 2/5 Nico C. 1 month ago on Google • 78 reviews New
    They have a great laptop friendly area. Unfortunately WiFi didn't work after paying for my order and sitting to do work, but staff were unable to help, resolve or try to provide a satisfactory update/answer of any kind.

  • 5/5 Reza F. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Café de Balie is a spacious and welcoming spot, ideal for both solo visits and group gatherings of up to 15 people. I've been here over 10 times and it's always a delight, with each visit better than the last. The staff is exceptionally friendly, adding to the warm ambiance. However, be mindful that it can get noisy during peak hours due to its popularity. Highly recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable experience!

  • 4/5 Darren S. 4 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    We dropped by for a drink before an IDFA documentary. Nice atmosphere and good service. They have a decent selection of beers on tap.

  • 5/5 Aryelle Freeman H. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing event location friendly staff and great service

  • 4/5 J X. 7 months ago on Google
    Super friendly staff and fast service. Nice friendly and atmospheric place. The cinema room feels more like sitting on a stage. Not cosy. The seats are very thin and not recommended for screenings longer than 1 hour. If you want cinema you should go to a proper cinema. It’s more like a lecture/ meeting room.

  • 4/5 Els W. J. 5 months ago on Google
    I went to see Bernie Sanders speak here. It was a great evening. The evening was very well organised. The only room for improvement would be a moderator that was a little better at letting people speak/ask questions

  • 5/5 Allan P. 2 months ago on Google New
    Typical Amsterdam not overrun by tourists!

  • 4/5 Luca S. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly personnel and located on one of Amsterdam’s known squares, Leidseplein. Also very close to Paradiso concerthal. They offer a large variety of beers, drinks and snacks. The ambiance is simple, and it could use some updating.

  • 1/5 David C. 3 weeks ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Waited 5 minutes and no one cleared up table or came to take order. Went up to order at the bar, informed that kitchen is closed. Menu stated that kitchen was open till 21:00, we tried ordering at 20:53. No one informed us it was closing at any point, wouldn't have minded otherwise


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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