A French-leaning brasserie on the Herengracht, attached to the Ambassade Hotel, with the kind of white tablecloths and classic bistro menu — mussels, steak frites, cheese boards — that suits a canal-side lunch or a dressed-up dinner. The dining room has a formal, hotel-restaurant polish rather than a casual eetcafé feel.
Brasserie Ambassade is a French-Dutch brasserie at Herengracht 335 in Amsterdam's canal ring, in the Netherlands, attached to the Ambassade Hotel, which occupies a row of historic canal houses. The menu follows classic brasserie lines, with moules marinières, steak frites and a Dutch cheese board as signature dishes, served in a Golden Age setting facing the canal. Lunch dishes cost roughly €18 to €28, and dinner mains about €25 to €40. The dining room has a formal, hotel-restaurant polish, with white tablecloths and an elegant, quiet atmosphere rather than the casual feel of a Dutch eetcafé, which suits a canal-side lunch or a dressed-up dinner. The beverage programme includes a French-leaning wine list, and the hotel bar is nearby. The restaurant is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, so it covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, which makes it flexible for visitors staying in or near the hotel. Reservations are recommended through the restaurant's website or on +31 20 555 0222. Dinner is the most sought-after service, particularly for canal-view tables, because the hotel draws a steady stream of guests to the restaurant, so booking ahead is sensible. The location on the Herengracht is a short walk from the Spui, the Nine Streets and the Dam, and the surrounding blocks are among the most photographed stretches of the canal ring.
| Price | €€€ (lunch €18–€28 ~$19.60–$30.50; dinner mains €25–€40 ~$27.25–$43.60) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 07:00–22:00 |
| Reservations | Recommended; ambassade-brasserie.nl or +31 20 555 0222 |
| Address | Herengracht 335, 1016 AZ Amsterdam |
Signature dishes
- Moules marinières
- Steak frites
- Dutch cheese board
Good to know
- Known for
- Elegant canal-facing brasserie in a historic Herengracht hotel; classic French-Dutch brasserie cooking in a Golden Age setting
Location
Herengracht 335, 1016 AZ Amsterdam
52.3705, 4.8839 View on map
Highlights
- Moules marinières and steak frites
- Canal-facing room on the Herengracht
- Dutch cheese board
- Open daily from 07:00 to 22:00
Tips for visiting
- Lunch at about €18–€28 is cheaper than dinner mains at €25–€40.
- Ask for a canal-view table when reserving.
- Book ahead for dinner.
- Breakfast is available from 07:00.
When to visit
Weekday lunch is calm; early evening gives canal light for dinner.
Accessibility
The historic canal-house setting may include steps; wheelchair users should confirm access with the hotel when booking.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of food is served?
Classic French-Dutch brasserie dishes such as moules marinières and steak frites.
Is it linked to a hotel?
Yes, it is attached to the Ambassade Hotel on the Herengracht.
Should I reserve?
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and canal-view tables.
When is it open?
Daily from 07:00 to 22:00.