Aan De Poel

The restaurant offers elegant, beautifully presented dishes, though at times it felt a bit too elaborate for my taste. Some courses were softer in texture than I prefer, and, as with many fine-dining places, the fixed multi-course menu included items (like mussels) that I don’t usually enjoy. Because of that, it might not have been the best fit for me personally. That said, the atmosphere was refined, the service attentive, and sharing the evening with great company made it an enjoyable experience overall. In my view, however, the restaurant may be slightly overrated compared to the expectations set by its Michelin status.

Everything you'd expect from a Michelin Star restaurant. The staff, from the head chef to the sommelier to the servers, were all professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. The food was intentional and absolutely delicious. We did the signature menu (a tasting of the most popular dishes) and were not disappointed. Every component worked harmoniously to create a delicious bite. One (minor) criticism would be with the eel dish. It was called a "yakitori," but was neither served on a stick nor (as far as I could tell) wood-fired. It was still delicious, but a bit confusing. Again, a very minor criticism. As you might expect from any highly rated establishment, the meal was not cheap. For the two of us, the bill was around 600 euro. The majority of this was the meal itself, as the drinks were rather reasonably priced. All in all, if you're intent on treating yourself and others to a wonderful culinary evening, and cost is not a factor, I highly recommend Aan de Poel.

Very good restaurant, the food was totally amazing! Loved the amuses and all the courses we had! Someone in the group had a shellfish allergy and the restaurant vhanged the courses for this person and still were amazing. We did call ahead for the allergy though. The allergy might have mixed a little as there was a small allergy reaction but nothing serious. The service was a little behind, food served without wine filled 2 times some interruptions during the speech. Overall great experience with every dish being amazing and really a small art piece. Just the service that could improve a little.

The best lunch we have ever had. If it were Dinner - I would say the same. The service here is a level above everything I have experienced. The staff is always there to help, answer questions, and hear your feedback. The chef is there to serve some of the dishes by himself. The scenery and atmosphere was a work of art on its own. We had a table were both seats turned towards the glass wall fronting the lake. We Watched the birds flying over, sometimes catching fish, with the high vegetation bending to the strong winds. And inside - a complete calm and warm atmosphere. The interior and the garden fronting the lake were really nice, we couldn't look at them enough. And the food- every single dish was beyond what we could imagine was possible to make with these ingredients. Top notch. I think the only thing that needs improvement is the coffee.

I was in Amsterdam for 2 days, and I wanted to spend my last night dining here because of its quality reputation and lake locale outside of the city. Chef Stefan Van Sprang guides you through the menu and continually checks on you. The restaurant has a very peaceful and relaxing vibe. The menu was quite diverse with the best curry sauce and eel I've ever had. The caramel tart dessert had no business being that good. The non-alcoholic wines and service were top notch. This is one of the top restaurants in The Netherlands. Such culinary artistry

The ambience was great , sommelier stood out because of his personality and his service , the rest of the service was ok as the explanations of the food was not as explicit as other Michelin star restaurants I have been. The portions were really small , the bread , butter and the sauce was plain to be honest . For me this was one Michelin experience but not 2, I have been to better 2 star restaurants but this one didn’t do the cut for me somehow, however the food was still good, just didn’t meet the expectations of the 2 star. The red wine could have been a bit better I think , as compared to the other ones.

Recommend! Restaurant “Aan de Poel” is located conveniently off the highway in Amstelveen. After a warm welcome when you enter, staff is there to guide you to your table/ the terrace. Both are overlooking the lake and offer an incredible view Dining room. The room is comfortably decorated, with dark colored walls, high ceilings and thick curtains, color elements being the various plants and flowers. The seats (with armrests) are comfortable, and the table is nicely set up, with delicately thin wine glasses. Privacy-wise, the dining tables seem to be quite close together. Depending on your table, you are sitting rather close to your fellow diners (50 cm to 1m at certain tables). There is a large amount of tables in the restaurant, making it noisy. For a restaurant of this rating, more privacy would be expected? The food. The food is a-ma-zing. We had the signature menu. After getting seated and enjoying some treats, chef Stefan came to personally introduce himself along with the menu. Though perhaps small a gesture, personally i absolutely love this and it definitely improves the experience. Chef personally takes note of requests/allergies/etc, making us feel confident in our choices. All requests perfectly followed up at the table and throughout service, chapeau! Fantastically fresh fish and other ingredients, a true treat. Recommend: the Lobster & sauce, incredible. The Wagyu, especially the slow cooked parts, wow. Hats off to kitchen staff! Service. Overall service is good. Credits to the staff for kindness. Service was quick and efficient, especially early in the evening. Staff is really helping you to enjoy the evening. However, later in the evening, it became more “quiet” in regards to staff, up to a point where i found myself looking around before being able to get their attention. This was unexpected for a 2 star restaurant. These are details of course. Overall, we had an amazing experience visiting restaurant “Aan de Poel”. Credits for the Chef, Menu / Food was simply superb in quality. Though some minor feedback, I would recommend this restaurant. Please note, the photos do not do the dishes justice

Absolutely fantastic food!!! I have never eaten in a restaurant like this, the explosion of flavours and textures in every bite is surreal, the presentation of the dishes is like a work of art. They have an infinite variety of wines. The service of the staff is excellent, they take care of every detail, the restaurant has a sober but warm and contemporary atmosphere. Coming to eat here is an experience that everyone should have at least once in their life.