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Spanjer en van Twist

Leliegracht 60, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
020-639 0109
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Ranked #327 of 1,454 restaurants in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Cuisines: International
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Jordaan
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Neighbourhood: Jordaan
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Preston
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Rib eye steak sandwhich is a perfect taste of meaty heaven - well recommended. Chicken, bacon and cheese baguette with mustard mayo - very nice indeed. Little bistro style cafe with a range of food options and serves both alcoholic and none alcholic drinks. The house beer is very drinkable!! On sunny days you can sit outside on the canal... More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This was our 'local' while in Amsterdam. Good food and beer - try the Hertog Jan. It also has a cat! More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Noisy Little cafe with no reservations needed Limited choice on menu Service was slow More

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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Dinner here after strolling the streets of Jordaan. Friendly greeting, good explanation of the dining options...the guys really wanted to make the customers happy. Shrimp croquettes were quite nice, the salmon entree excellent, the beef filet high quality, and the rhubarb cobbler a great finish to the meal. We debated having dessert, and the tall fellow reccomended it, saying "I... More

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Bournemouth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Great little restaurant, staff really friendly, food excellent and great value. We loved it so much we went there twice in 4 days!! More

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Derby
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Friendly & lively place for a drink & meal, slightly out of the centre in the Jordaan area. Outside drinking / dining alongside canal available or relaxed informal seating inside. (ask to sit on upper mezzanine for a nicer experience. Menu not extensive but has something for everyone, we ate there three times without having bthe same thing twice. Food... More

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Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

The terras seating here is incredible, so close to the Leliegracht (canal) you could fall in. Perfect on sunny afternoons, and the indoor ambiance is also very pleasant on lazy, rainy days. The food is good and not over priced. The bar selection has something for anyone, including very reasonably priced Duvel ale. Go here and sit on the canal... More

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Lake Forest, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Visited for breakfast a few times and also had lunch here the year before. Perfect start to our days...great little locals only vibe. More

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Amsterdam
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

I expected this to be a special place, because friends are regulars. But the service was spotty and the food nothing special. Maybe will try again... More

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Amman, Jordan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

In the Summer or when the weather is pleasant, this is a great place to sit out on their terrace and enjoy a healthy lunch. The service is good and their daily offerings and normal menu is excellent for a lunch break from work or for the passing traveller. Good soups all year round, is what brings me and my... More

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