De Silveren Spiegel

De Silveren Spiegel is a classic Dutch restaurant at Kattengat 4-6 in central Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, set in a 17th-century canal house dating to 1614 and counted among the city's oldest restaurants. The building consists of two conjoined gabled merchant houses near Haarlemmerstraat, with low doorways, uneven wooden floors and small rooms. The kitchen serves traditional Dutch and European cuisine with a seasonal emphasis, leaning on North Sea fish and game rather than trend-chasing. The cooking is classic and rich rather than experimental. The signature dishes include duck confit with red cabbage, North Sea sole meunière and Amsterdam-style calf's liver, and regulars often return for the sole. A three-course dinner costs roughly €65 to €85 per person. The wine list follows the classical French and European lines that suit the menu. The dining room is old-school and intimate, with a formal but warm atmosphere and a quiet noise level, making it well suited to romantic or celebratory dinners. Dress is smart casual to smart. Service is dinner only, Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00. Reservations are required, made through the restaurant's website or on +31 20 624 6589. Because the low-ceilinged rooms seat few tables per floor, booking ahead is advisable, particularly for weekends and for groups. The upper floors of the historic building are reached by steep Dutch stairs, which is worth noting when reserving.