What's the vibe?
Huddled among unsightly industrial buildings on IJ waterfront, this refurbished warehouse in the north of Amsterdam possesses an air of effortless class. Its stripped-back interior is elegantly shabby, with exposed rusty beams sitting comfortably alongside a glassy grand chandelier and white tablecloths. The fare is fresh and substantial with a focus on French cuisine and a changing seasonal menu served up by a laidback, yet attentive, staff dressed casually in T-shirts and ripped jeans. Hotel de Goudfazant (and, no, there aren't any guest rooms, despite the name) has started something of a trend for warehouse dining amid the blustery urban expanses of Noord.
What should I order?
The menu at Hotel de Goudfazant expertly straddles the divide between fine dining and filling, crafting traditional dishes with the occasional twist. As you might expect with somewhere of this quality, there are no bad options.
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025.