
Dinner at The Duchess restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam was a delicious, Michelin star delight - in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In searching for an interesting and unique restaurant in Amsterdam, I knew I wanted to search for a restaurant that had one Michelin star. After browsing, I picked The Duchess at the W Hotel Amsterdam.
Taking the metro from a group watch of the Men’s Eurocup near RAI Amsterdam was exceptionally easy. It was a short walk from the metro station to the restaurant.







Now, the restaurant was absolutely stunning. Settling in, I loved the amuse-bouche selections of BREAD WITH TOMATO AND TURKISH PEPPER.
I ordered the 2275 Cocktail which honestly tasted just like a French 75.
The first course, the PRAWNS IN WARM OLIVE OILS, was light and delicious.
The TUNA TARTAR WITH SPICY TOMATO CHUTNEY was solid. I exceptionally loved the pistachios.
The CRISPY WHITE BAIT WITH LEMON AIOLI was the only let down of the evening.
A miscommunication happened in which our server stated that the fish were chopped up and served headless, in pieces. When in fact, they were served full bodied, with the eyes intact. My partner was not delighted, which lessened my interest in the dish. Gracefully, at my asking, our server took it off the bill at my asking.
Fortuitous as well was a conversation I struck up with group seated next to us. We lightly bonded over our shared love of Crazy Horse in Paris. We then lightly discussed topics of travel before he suggested I book tickets to visit Punchdrunk: Viola’s Room. After a quick search on the website, our stay in London got even better.
The HANDCRAFTED PASTA WITH BRAISED SHORT RIBS came out with the GRILLED ASPARAGUS. This was delightful to share.
The delicious delight of the evening? For dessert, we ordered THE ICE CREAM LADY (Cookies & Cream). Table side ice cream, custom created to perfection? This was absolutely fun.





Overall, dinner at The Duchess Restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam was a delicious taste of fine dining in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Duchess Restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam
Spuistraat 1721012 VT Amsterdam, Netherlands