Oresti's taverna

1335 reviews

Overtoom 5-h, 1054 HA Amsterdam, Netherlands

www.orestistaverna.nl

+31204222742

About

Oresti's taverna is a Restaurant located at Overtoom 5-h, 1054 HA Amsterdam, Netherlands. It has received 1335 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday5PM-1AM
Tuesday5PM-1AM
Wednesday5PM-3AM
Thursday5PM-3AM
Friday5PM-12AM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Oresti's taverna: Overtoom 5-h, 1054 HA Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Oresti's taverna has 4.5 stars from 1335 reviews

  • Restaurant

  • "Als vakantietrip hier neergestreken door de veel beloofde reviews"

    "We went here as a Mediterranean group wanting to eat tapas"

    "I thought it was a great place to eat but, the initial service was pretty slow"

    "This is the story of me and 4 other friends one night in Amsterdam"

    "Kerst diner"

Reviews

  • Martin T

Als vakantietrip hier neergestreken door de veel beloofde reviews. Echter een afrader. De ontvangst was goed. Plek genomen en direct bestelt. De eerste ronde ging goed, brood, tzatziki en tapas bestelt. Hetgeen waarmee je dipt raakte spoedig op ( 4 stukken brood) Zo snel mogelijk een nieuw mandje bestelt met extra pita broodjes. Halfuur moeten wachten op weer eens vier stukjes brood en pita broodjes. Als je dakpannen eraf liggen kan je met de pita broodjes vervangen. Ontiegelijk hard. In de tussentijd kwam onze eerste "vlees en vis" bestelling. De octopus was te taai wat afgeblust zou zijn met wijn. Het vlees was maar lauw, alsof het snel was opgewarmd in de magnetron. Direct de rekening gevraagd en vertrokken, waarbij wel hadden verwacht of alles na wens zou zijn. (Ook dit kon van de bediende niet verwacht worden) Om hier weken naar uit te kijken naardat je zoveel reviews leest en zo'n teleurstelling te krijgen, raad ik het af.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50
Eten: 2
Service: 2
Sfeer: 1

  • Bilge Aksoy

We went here as a Mediterranean group wanting to eat tapas. The reviews were high but we have not realized that this is probably because it is close to the touristic Leidseplein. The restaurant ambience is cute and the service is good but the food is not satisfying especially as someone who knows what real Mediterranean tapas are supposed to be like. A few dishes tasted like ready dishes from the catering industry wholesale unfortunately. The filled wine leaves were most probably out of cans and not fresh. The feta from the oven also tasted very blunt and the feta was not even slightly melted. The patatas bravas sauce tasted overwhelmingly like paprika. Amongst all the different dishes we got the calamares and octopus were good. If you want to eat here I advise you to pick the tapas yourself rather than going for the surprise menu like we did. An extra star for the friendly staff though!
Eten: 1
Service: 3
Sfeer: 4

  • Beth St. John

I thought it was a great place to eat but, the initial service was pretty slow. It was really hot outside and, after walking 30 min to get there, we were dying for some water and it took them a VERY long time to even ask us what we would like to drink. They kept walking by and not looking at our table. Other than that is was a really great experience.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 50-60
Eten: 4
Service: 3
Sfeer: 4
Aanbevolen gerechten
Hummus
Vegetarische menuopties
Lots of vegetarian options.
Kindvriendelijkheid
We saw a family with a cute toddler who was happily eating in a hight chair. The restaurant is spacious so the tables aren't crammed close together.

  • Alvin Pastore

This is the story of me and 4 other friends one night in Amsterdam. We landed late and the wind was howling, we all were staying in different locations, so we ended up being late for dinner. A couple of us was at Oresti's because it was close to their hotel. They had good wine and so invited the rest of us over, when we got there we were welcomed by the best staff. The spanish waitress together with the dutch chef made our stay memorable. We had so many different tapas, one more delicious than the other. We savoured great wine and had a wonderful time. Thank you for accommodating and feeding us.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 100+
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Joey von Grumbkow

Kerst diner. Het eten was erg saai. Smaakloos en simpel. Het personeel probeerde rekening te houden met mijn amandel allergie maar er bleek op meerdere gerechten toch amandelen te zitten. Dit terwijl ze zelf aankondigden dat ze hier heel erg veel rekening mee houden. Het vegetarische hoofdgerecht was droog en saai. De prijs kwaliteit was erg uit verhouding. Zou hier niet nog een keer terug komen.
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 60-70
Sfeer: 1
Vegetarische menuopties
Niet erg smakelijk en droog.
Speciale dieetwensen
Kunnen hier niet echt rekening mee houden. Wordt gemakzuchtig mee omgegaan. Al denk ik dat ze in hun ogen hun best doen.

  • Paul Deceglie

After walking around looking for a suitable place to have our last supper in Amsterdam, we checked Google Maps for nearby options. This one caught our eye because of its proximity to our hotel and the menu choices. It's primarily a tapas and meza place, offering a wide variety of delicious Greek and Mediterranean dishes. The bar is well stocked, and you can even sit outside. It's on the small side, though nicely appointed, and reservations are encouraged. It looks like it is popular with locals as well as tourists. The staff will welcome you warmly, and serve you competently. Highly recommended.
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Gabrielle Shelanski

Our server was so sweet and helpful. They accommodated my gluten allergy and even had gluten free bread! The food was amazing and brought out pretty quickly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was really cozy. Definitely reccommend!
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Beef Stew, Mixed Tapas en Hummus
Speciale dieetwensen
They accommodated my gluten allergy making sure I got dishes with the least amount of cross contamination and even had freshly baked gluten free bread

  • Doug Maner

This is a really fun Mediterranean tapas restaurant. They have with good servers and even sangria . We enjoyed the Spanish platter which is a great appetizer with a little bit of everything. Order 3 or 4 plates per person. It can get busy, so think about a reservation if you're planning in advance. Kitchen closes around ten PM.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 10-20
Eten: 5
Service: 4
Sfeer: 4
Aanbevolen gerechten
Bruschettas en Mixed Olives

  • Brian Marks

Avoid this place!!! Service was very slow. I got one tapa every 15 minutes while there They forgot half of what we ordered and didn't realize we had things in the kitchen They kept going back and forth for what was or was not available The food portion size was very small for the price of the items The quality of the food wasn't great, especially not at that price point
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 20-30
Eten: 2
Service: 1
Sfeer: 1

  • Jackie Huber

Sinds tijden niet zó heerlijk gegeten , alles smaakte even lekker en ook de wijn die ons geadviseerd werd was top. Respect voor de manier waarop het restaurant gerund werd door maar 4 personen, 2 in de bediening en 2 in de keuken. Het was superdruk, maar het liep evengoed gesmeerd. Fijn personeel, goede sfeer & heerlijk eten.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Tapas

  • Amanda Rivera

The food is mediocre and so was the service. We returned a dish that was not good and overcooked and the servers brought the chef out to argue with me. It was horrible customer service over 9 euro chicken that was gross. Save yourself the hassle because they have tapas and not dinner dishes. There are better quality restaurants further in de pijp so skip this ridiculous place. Not worth it and they need to learn not to be rude to customers.
Eten: 1
Service: 1
Sfeer: 1

  • Elisa Fruganti

Delicious tapas from Mediterranean countries (Spanish, Greek and Moroccan food). Food is simple but everything is tasty and well done. Service is also very nice and the atmosphere is chill relaxed, perfect for couples but also group of friends. Definitely recommended, I also will go back for the tapas that I still have didn't have the chance to try
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Lily K

Food tasted decent but the portions sizes were extremely small for one 14 euro plate. Everything was tapas and no mains. The service was extremely slow and the two waitresses asked us if we wanted anything else when we still had items ordered. We had our whole order written down and yet they still didn’t put it in right. Overall, was not worth and highly recommend skipping
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Eten: 1
Service: 1
Sfeer: 3

  • Mirjam Driessen

Heerlijk gegeten, super aardige bediening! Enige wat jammer is dat er, ik neem aan, per ongeluk een fles spa rood is gerekend die we niet hadden. Ik zag het thuis pas, dus niets gezegd.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 50-60
Eten: 4
Service: 4
Sfeer: 4
Aanbevolen gerechten
Baklava en Tapas
Vegetarische menuopties
Genoeg op de kaart voor mensen die geen vlees willen eten.

  • Geert-Jan Rietkerk

Leuk sfeervol restaurant. Aardige bediening. Eten was gevarieerd en goed. Door de keuze uit verschillende gerechten kan je zelf bepalen hoeveel je wilt eten en wilt uitgeven. Wij hebben de kaart aardig afgevinkt. Met een fles goede rode wijn erbij hadden we een gezellig avondje.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 70-80
Eten: 4
Service: 4
Sfeer: 4
Aanbevolen gerechten
Tapas

  • karin ruisch

Een gezellige knusse ruimte met geen overdaad aan versiering, enigszins harde stoelen. Vriendelijk personeel dat zich echt om je bekommert. Wel iets te weinig mensen, dus soms lang wachten op bestellingen.Je ziet dat het eigenlijk teveel is voor te weinig mensen in de bediening en wellicht ook de keuken. Maar omdat dit overal het geval is, wordt hier een uitzonderlijk goede prestatie neergezet!
Eten: 4
Service: 4
Sfeer: 4

  • Anastasia Rutz

Beautiful restaurant, had spot for a single walk in later in the evening. Staff were helpful in guiding an American which was great. The menu is available in English as well. Tried the octopus, Manchego and 3 varieties of Bruschetta. Delicious and worth the cost!
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Bruschettas

  • elena fiorillo

Lovely atmosphere and very good Mediterranean food. The cherry on top is that even if there are a lot of people/voices you still can have nice conversations at your table because there is no loud music! Extra point also for the staff : kind, professional, funny and prepared people! I'll definitely come back! :)
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Ebru Uygunturk

I would suggest the patatas bravas sauce to be akin to the original recipe, I could not enjoy it. Calamar and shrimp were delicious (albeit shrimp portion could have been bigger), so was the cheese. I would recommend putting sea salt on pardon pepper to make it more delicious.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 20-30
Eten: 4
Service: 5
Sfeer: 3

  • Wouter Luberti

Very nice place with good food! When busy not the fastest service but very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Decent choice of wines. Acoustic panels on the ceiling make a big difference when busy. Would definitely recommend.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 70-80
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Bruschettas en Beef Stew

  • Sean Flynn

Ok Spanish tapas. Wine is very well priced. 30eu for most bottles. 5 for a glass. Anchovies were from a can, which I don't love. Calamari was big rings and not very crispy. Chorizo was spicy and good flavored. A fine place to grab some food. Not a special dinner kind of spot.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 3
Service: 4
Sfeer: 3

  • Maja Maja

Amazing food as always! We enjoyed a lot our time here. This time the service was little bit too slow though due to busy night which is undestandle but there 3 stars for the service this time. Other times was always top notch!
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 3
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Mixed Tapas, Hummus en Humus and Manchego

  • Robin van der Vegt

Onvergetelijke verjaardag door deze twee zussen! Fantastisch heerlijk eten, met veel liefde bereid, en de service was echt ongeëvenaard. We kwamen bijna als eerste en gingen als laatste weg, fantastische hapjes, sangria, perfecte cocktails, van begin tot eind een feestje. Ontzettend vriendelijk en gastvrij. Al jaren een aanrader!
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Daniela PM

Great place! Best greek food in Amsterdam. Service is excellent. All the staff is vert kind. We really enjoyed going and definitely coming back the next time we visit Amsterdam! We ordered everything to share: tzatziki, hummus, pita bread, spanakopita, lemon potatoes, mushrooms.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 20-30

  • Dana Pozza

Had the elephant beans, calamari, Greek salad, and spanakopita !!! Just the right amount of food. All was great! But the beans were new to me and the sweet onion in them was amazing!
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Mixed Tapas

  • Süleyman Erköse

First of all the staff is super-helpful and friendly. The food is delicious, service is great. I would definitely go back to this place if we had more time here.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Bruschettas, Mixed Tapas en Tapas

  • Michelle Mitchell

What a cozy place for some delicious tapas with a dear friend after spending the entire day in the Museum Quarter. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Hummus en Spare Ribs

  • Apurva Rawat

Delicious tapas with vegan and vegetarian options. Ideal for a dinner out with friends. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 20-30
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Mixed Tapas
Vegetarische menuopties
Manchego, tzatziki

  • francis spijker

Heerlijk gegeten, helaas wel een paar keer moeten navragen of onze bestelling goed was doorgekomen. Onze serveerster was zeer capabel en maakte de sfeer. De service was gemiddeld genomen snel en professioneel.
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50
Eten: 5
Service: 4
Sfeer: 4
Aanbevolen gerechten
Tapas

  • Marianna Lent van

Het kerstdiner was heerlijk, en een gezellige zweer. Echt een aanrader. TOP avond gehad. Dank jullie wel dames voor het heerlijke eten en de geweldige avond. Rody, Jim, Ruud en Marianna van Lent
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 50-60
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Ralph

Had a lovely dinner with a friend. Service was amazing! Dishes high quality. Only thing could be improved is a slighly more Greek dishes (personal favorite).
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50
Eten: 4
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5
Aanbevolen gerechten
Tapas

  • Melanie Lopez

Delicious food and kind and helpful staff! I had the beef stew, lemon potatoes and baked feta with pita bread. And the best sangria! Definitely recommend if you are in the area!
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 20-30
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Алена Ласо

The food is ok, but nothing special. We had several tapas, all good quality but rather expensive for the amount. Overall you can spend a pleasant evening here, but nothing extraordinary and the service is really slow
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Eten: 4
Service: 3
Sfeer: 4

  • Ararat Mnatsakanyan

Food was really delicious, staff was really friendly but the prices are a bit high. If you want Mediterranean food in tapa style, this is the place to go.
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 30-40
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • S J

Average/poor food quality, pretty much tasteless, surprised that waitress doesn’t know what’s Jamon, slow/inexperienced service also. 2 Star for the ok ambiance
Service
Ter plaatse eten
Soort maaltijd
Diner
Prijs per persoon
€ 40-50

  • Tere vGuardiola

Excellent tapas. The Greek salad is a must, as well as the hummus, the calamari, the chorizo, sangria...and finish it off with the best baklava ever with vanilla ice cream. A wonderful surprise.
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Burcu Karaköse

Nice location that serves different tapas/mezes from different Mediterranean countries. Menu is simple and tasty. However, they have a service problem. It takes a huge time to talk to a waiter, and it never gets better.
Service: 3

  • christine samaan

Super nice I loved it , it was my friend birthday and we did it there, food was soooo good, drinks and atmosphere as well Service is really good and they are so kind
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Bregje Bee

Heerlijk gegeten. Dit keer het Kerstmenu. Super leuke en attente eigenaresse. Wij komen zeker terug!
Eten: 4
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

  • Dzmitry Trubitsyn

Very pleasant atmosphere, octopus and chorizo were good, blonde draft were perfect)
Eten: 5
Service: 5
Sfeer: 5

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