The Lobby Nesplein, Amsterdam: Photos, Reviews & Location

Stylish restaurant within the Hotel V featuring snacks, lunch & dinner, plus a terrace.

At a glance

#21 of 84 Bars in Amsterdam #58 of 239 Restaurants in Amsterdam

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

0.6 km from the center of Amsterdam

Rating breakdown

5 ★69%
4 ★22%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 15 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Food93%
Service & staff80%
Waiting & crowds33%
Price & value27%
Atmosphere27%
View13%

Nes 49, 1012 KD Amsterdam, Netherlands

nesplein.thelobby.nl

+31 20 758 5275

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Quick facts

What is the rating of The Lobby Nesplein?: The Lobby Nesplein is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,900 reviews.
How does The Lobby Nesplein rank in Amsterdam?: The Lobby Nesplein is #21 of 84 Bars in Amsterdam by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Lobby Nesplein located?: Nes 49, 1012 KD Amsterdam, Netherlands — 0.6 km from the center of Amsterdam.
What do visitors mention most about The Lobby Nesplein?: Most often: food, service & staff, waiting & crowds (from 15 recent reviews).
How can I contact The Lobby Nesplein?: Phone: +31 20 758 5275 · Website: nesplein.thelobby.nl

Reviews (15)

Harshika Lakhani 2024 Aug 16

Honestly it comes nothing close to what it used to be. The service was horrible, a blonde waitress especially rude. They didn’t have basic toast and didn’t bother to inform till they got our order. The eggs weren’t poached properly, it was mostly cooked. The French toast dry and a little burnt and way too hard to chew. Both the egg dishes didn’t contain even a pinch of salt.

Ana Serdarušić 2024 Aug 15

Wonderful, cozy atmosphere away from busy streets of Amsterdam. Food is a delight, just as staff who make you feel home. 5+ for relaxing and enjoying great quality meal.

Paul d B 2024 Jul 13

The place is perfect, never expected a hotel restaurant to be this good. The ambiance is very nice, the staff is pefect and attentive, the food just perfect. The 59€ menu is great value for money, the navette was cooked perfect, the dessert delicious. Highly recommend this place.

Salima Rahimova 2024 Jul 06

We had breakfast at The Lobby, and it was a good experience. Everything was impeccably fresh and beautifully presented. The ambiance exuded elegance, making it a memorable dining experience. However, it is on the expensive side, reflecting the quality and setting. Perfect for a special treat or celebratory meal! 💫🍳

Engineer Nasan 2024 Apr 30

I would not recommend this place as long as the manager is there.

I recently dined at The Lobby Nesplein and had an overall enjoyable experience. The food was delicious, and the service was generally good. German “the waiter “ was attentive and friendly, making our meal pleasant.

However, there was one aspect of the experience that stood out negatively: the restaurant manager, as he introduced himself, had a bad attitude. His demeanor was unwelcoming and lacked the hospitality one would expect from a manager. This was a stark contrast to the rest of the staff, who were wonderful.

While the food and service were satisfying, I believe the manager's attitude detracted from the overall experience. I hope the restaurant can address this issue, as it doesn't reflect the service provided by the rest of the team. I would not recommend this place as long as the manager is there.

Stephen Y. 2024 Apr 04

Very few places in Amsterdam open at 7am. Hidden off the main streets, we actually walked by it and had to backtrack. It’s a lovely setting, though no view outside to distract you from the detail oriented food you’re about to receive, like the little cube of coffee cake that comes on the saucer of your macchiato and the quenelle of crème fraiche with the pancakes.

The pancakes had the crispy edges, stacked tall and moist with either banana and bacon or blueberry compote (they ran out after my order for the day). Maple syrup is poured on the plate, which is what I’m going to do from now on at home.

The Eggs Benedict was so soft and felt luxurious in texture and flavor with ample amount of cured salmon and jammy poached eggs covered with a blanket of hollandaise.

Even the scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly with chives and pretty much like a French omelette that hadn’t been rolled up. Came with two artisan toast slices and good quality butter.

Top it all off with great service and reasonable prices for the same price as our hotel’s buffet (which would’ve been more quantity than quality). Hands down one of our favorite meals in Amsterdam.

I even thanked the kitchen staff on the way out. I don’t do that often (except in Japan).

Scot Moss 2024 Apr 01

Been here twice and enjoyed both times. Nice dark, warm interior. Wines by the glass are actually very good. Wine list is pretty good. The food menu is short but also good. No options for children though. Famous for their flammkuchen in my opinion.

Sanne Lith 2024 Jan 03

This restaurant is perfect if you’re looking for a rather fancy restaurant with a homey feel in the middle of Amsterdam. They have only a couple of menu options but that’s a good thing because everything tastes great. They are very facilitating towards gluten free options. The staff is great and they have good wines.

G. 2023 Oct 08

The atmosphere was good and the place had a lot of potential. The food was fine, but the service was horrible.
It took us almost almost 30 minutes for someone to come and to take out orde.
The salt we had on the table was empty, so I had to stand up and get it from another table, after not being noticed by any of the waiters.
We have ordered a Sprite and a Fanta, and were informed they had their own versions, we agreed to try. But, we received some sort of orange bottle of something that was not even sparkling, and some weir lemonade that tasted like cleaning product. Was better not to have it.
When we finished our meal, the waiter passed several times by us, but never removed the dirty dishes or offered us desert or coffee.
We just decided to stand up and leave. And, had to be waiting by someone to come and pay by the door.
Definitely not coming back and definitely do not recommend.

Jessica Jardim-van Dijk 2023 Sep 19

Unless you actively look for this place, I don’t think you’d find it on a whim. It’s on a quiet side street off the Dam Square. The vintage, wooden interior gives it a warm, cozy vibe. The tables are spread out but somehow seem close together, although not in a manner that makes it feel congested. The servers are extremely kind and attentive to their clients. The food is delicious and quite unforgettable. Try their house wines, I had their Chardonnay and it was pleasantly surprising. I very much enjoyed my lunch here.

Sandy L 2023 Sep 13

All the staff were very friendly and smiling. Coffee was great & came with a small treat. The food was good too.

Had brunch here with the family. The restaurant has outdoor and indoor seating options; saw that there are blankets provided for the cold. The restaurant is adjoined to a hotel.

Elly Smith 2023 Sep 02

Came for breakfast because of the reviews on here: amazing coffee, the best hollandaise I’ve had in ages (we had an eggs benedict and an eggs royale). Staff were efficient but friendly. Definitely a treat

Rania Rizk 2023 Aug 16

Nice place for a quick and tasty lunch in Amsterdam centrum. The lunch menu is compact but with good varieties and the staff are super friendly. The food is priced very reasonably for Amsterdam.The restaurant is part of a Hotel and we sat on the terrace in the shade which was very nice for a hot summer day. We will definitely go back for lunch.

Paul van den Berg 2023 Aug 03

August 2023
Remains such a nice spot to be at. Really good decor with swift service with a nice menu with good pricing. Also staff very friendly. Hidden literally 1 street from busy Amsterdam.
Wine can be expansive though. Nice wines as special by the glass, just ask. And enough people seem to find this spot ;-)

Florencia Eli 2023 Jun 24

The food was really lovely! We've been for both dinner and lunch and the menu is delicious, although the lunch service is a bit more slow, but nothing too serious. The wine list was quite impressive and they have a mean steak tartare.