Dinner
For dinner we serve the Dutch Cuisine Tasting menu.
We will take you on a culinary journey through the Netherlands in 7 light, local and sustainable dishes.
| Dutch Cuisine Tasting | € 79 |
| Winepairing Int. 4 gl | € 30 |
| Winepairing Dutch 4 gl | € 40 |
Sico de Moel
“This is the season for beautiful local Dutch game meat: wild ducks and the fallow deer from the Amsterdam Watersupply dunes.”
“In my Tasting Menu I will take you on a journey through the Netherlands.”
“I’m looking for products that we may know, but don’t eat that often. Or just prepared in a new way.”
“Do you prefer not to eat meat or fish, or are you vegetarian or vegan? Let me know and I will be happy to adjust my menu for you.”
Light
The tasting is light and nutritious. We work with less fat, less sugar and less salt.
This allows you to better taste the pure flavors of Dutch food.
Local
L’invité works according to the principles of the New Dutch Cuisine.
In the tasting we let you taste Dutch food, the pure flavors of our local products.
Sustainable
In our Dutch Cuisine tasting you will find Dutch food with local game, sustainably caught fish and seasonal vegetables.
The tasting can also be ordered without meat, without fish, vegetarian or even vegan.
Guest reviews
Dutch cuisine with a modern flair
“We were in Amsterdam for a few days before a cruise and asked the concierge at the Pulitzer hotel for a good restaurant featuring local ingredients and cuisine. He suggested L’Invité as a great restaurant featuring Dutch cuisine with a modern flair. When we arrived we were met by, as we found out later, the Chef Owner. We told him we were food and wine people and told him to serve us whatever he wanted, both food and wines. The restaurant became busy with a large group but that had no effect on the quality of food and service. We enjoyed a nice leisurely dinner with wines and produce from local winemakers and friends of the chef. We will definitely go back when we are in Amsterdam!!”
Excellent Dutch cuisine away from the crowds
Amsterdam, where we lived for a few years, has an extraordinary variety of cuisines, but surprisingly few restaurants honoring Dutch food and cooking. A good walk into the Nine Streets area will bring you to L’Invite, located in a charming canal house on the Bloemgracht, which specializes in the country’s cuisine.
We chose the tasting menu, and were not disappointed. The menu varies with availability for produce, fish, and meats but we especially enjoyed the razor clams and the lamb. The latter comes from the island of Texel, in the Waddensee in the north of the country. The lambs there are definitely free range, enjoying the salt-tinged fresh grass. The meat was perfectly prepared, the best lamb I have ever tasted. The pairings with Dutch wines were a pleasant surprise, and were well suited to the dishes which they accompanied.
Not cheap, but an excellent cost to quality ratio. We look forward to returning on our next trip back to the Netherlands.
Dutch Tasting Menu was a winner
the setting was magical. The owner is charming, gregarious and informative and indeed likes to showcase his “simple, pure taste” selections all as presented on the website menu. Of special note were the “ice cream” atop the mackerel, the Cappuccino of beef bouillon with cheese, and the unique Creme Brulee presentation. Some might say the Forgotten Root Vegetables might easily stay forgotten but they were perfectly al dente. Nicely paced serving. Note that it is fully priced but a treat when paired with Dutch wines that you are unlikely to ever experience if you are a visitor. Bon Appetit.
Who knew?
Who knew Contemporary and Dutch could go together so well. True farm to table for food and wine. Imagination run wild with marvelous tasting food. Quiet enough to relax and enjoy. Will definitely be back.
Blown away
Brilliant hidden on the wonderful canal Bloemgracht. The owners run the restaurant and are engaged in everything giving it a great, personal, feel.
The food and wine pairing was exceptional and very interesting. We did the Dutch tasting paired with Dutch only wines and were blown away.
Highly recommend it :)
Haute Cuisine with the Cozy Comforts of Home.
Our experience with L ‘Invité was a cozy delight of small locally sourced dishes. The dining room is a balance between the home and haute cuisine. Each dish is presented artfully as one would expect from fine dining. What sets the food apart is the story each dish tells. It’s a social history of the Netherlands. My favorite course was the umami cappuccino. It presented an onion soup with a foaming cheese froth perfectly sweet, savory, creamy. Like all of the cuisine flavor and comfort are in perfect harmony.
The Spa amongst Restaurant: good for the stomach, mind and soul.
This absolutely was the best diner experience I had in the last few years. The food was prepared with care, the dishes were well balanced, the atmosphere kind and luxurious and we had a lovely evening yesterday.
It’s the perfect place to recharge, get out of the rut and stress of the city, relax and regenerate your body and mind. A party for the tastebuds; a great experience; almost felt like a spa.
We had a Wonderfull time!
Absolutely fabulous dinner
We had the 7 course tasting menu of which L’invite was famous for. The only words I could think of to describe the entire dinner and experience are exquisite and sublime. the flavours delicately balanced. The wine recommended was superb. Our wonderful host – The service was gentle, personable and quietly timed and paired perfectly with the food. Thank you for such a lovely and truly memorable experience.
Charming restaurant on the beautiful canal in Jordaan.
We enjoyed everything about this restaurant, the location on the water, the food and the personality of the owner. We went back three times for quiet unhurried dinners after spending our days in crowded museums and the overwhelming centre of the town. A nice place to relax and watch the boats, ducks and swans float by in the canal accompanied by the bells of the Westerkerk. We loved the food, a la carte and the six course tasting. The host is very warm and pleasant to talk to, Sico is passionate about sustainability and locality of the food he serves, wonderful wines to accompany your meal. Thank you again, for your hospitality.
Sumptuous and scrumptious
Thank you all for a wonderful evening! The food was exquisite! The complimentary oysters and champagne were a real treat and really set the tone of what was to come. A very imaginative tasting menu, with fantastic paired wines delighted all 9 ladies. The cappuccino style soup and creme brûlée with a twist were exceptional!It’s often difficult to serve large groups, but the waiting staff paid real attention to detail.
A really wonderful nighT and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it!
Cosy & Classy
L’invite has a superb tasting menu, excellent wines and fantastic ambiance and service.
We had a fantastic evening dining at L’invite with our friends. The food was of an outstanding quality and the courses had well blended flavours that matched the wines excellently. Booking a table was very easy and I really appreciated the personal email contact withL’invite. The atmosphere was cosy and classy. We’d really recommend you to our friends :)
Superb service, food and atmosphere
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at L’Invite. The host, maitre’d, chef, waiter, and owner, Sico, was excellent. We did the tasting menu which was top notch. My wife is pescetarian (eats fish, but not meat) and he was easily able to accommodate her wishes. There were lots of local flavors and dishes even though it was January. The wine was good and reasonably priced. Without a doubt the best meal we’ve had in Amsterdam. Highly recommend
