Oocker

I just stumbled upon this hidden gem in Amsterdam that has left me absolutely thrilled. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm welcome and treated like a valued guest. What sets this place apart is their exceptional hospitality. Frederick and Tim were excellent hosts. Their knowledge and passion shone through as they provided me with insightful recommendations. If you're ordering wine by the glass, don't hesitate to ask about their offerings beyond what's listed in the menu. They utilize the innovative coravin wine blanket system, ensuring that every glass served is fresh and delightful, even from opened bottles. One aspect that truly stood out for me was the fantastic food. The menu at this place offers a range of mouthwatering dishes that perfectly complement the wines on offer. Each plate was thoughtfully prepared and skillfully paired. The attention to detail in both food and wine pairings was truly commendable. I can confidently say that I will be returning to this place time and time again. I am already eager to share this hidden gem with my friends, knowing that they too will appreciate the warm welcome, exceptional wine selection, and delicious food. It could be a nice place for medium sized groups for tastings as well. Looking forward to my next visit!

Exceptional food! I am constantly chasing after the perfect steak tartare in Amsterdam, and the one at Oocker (served with bone marrow) came quite close! It’s my second favorite steak tartare in the world, and I have tried this dish at hundreds of restaurants. All the dishes were exceptional, particularly the chanterelle and the “spanish french toast” dessert. The dessert was a total surprise, as I am typically not a fan of very sweet desserts or french toast, but the chef managed to turn it into something truly unique. The service was also very good, they were kind and attentivez

Delicious food but it’s more of a wine bar than a restaurant. THE FOCUS IS ON THE WINE NOT THE FOOD ⚠️ This place came highly recommended to us, but our recommendater seems to have misunderstood the intention of wanting to get dinner and one of our party being unable to have alcohol because of an incoming surgery. The menu is extensive and long but only one page is dedicated to the food. Menus are only available in Dutch and when the expats in the group asked about it, staff told them to use Google translate (luckily they have free WiFi) some things don’t translate well and come across awkwardly. Imho an explanation of the dining style would have been nice. Self described as not quite tapas or dinner dish, you got to collect a Few different dishes to constitute as a meal to best pair with your wine. Our reservation was made via e-mail but was not accepted, luckily we arrived earlier and managed to get a table while we waited for the rest of our party. I finally got to fulfill my dream of eating bones in a socially acceptable way, heck even label it as fancy! If I lived in the neighborhood, you could easily catch me sitting outside in the sunshine with a good book, a great glass of wine and some €10 bone marrow on a sunny thrusday afternoon

The restaurant exceeded my expectations in many ways. Although I originally expected a steakhouse, the upscale ambiance and diverse menu provided a pleasant surprise. The quality and taste of the food were excellent, and the service was top-notch. While I didn’t have the expected steak, the culinary experience was still impressive. One point deducted due to the unexpected menu direction, but overall, I was very satisfied.