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Located at Noordermarkt 7 in the heart of Amsterdam, Domenica is a charming Italian restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. Known for its creative Italian dishes, this eatery combines a stylishly understated ambiance with a menu that features both traditional and innovative flavors. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot for lunch or a delightful dinner, Domenica serves up a variety of options that cater to different tastes, making it a popular choice among locals and tourists alike.

Domenica prides itself on offering authentic Italian cuisine that is hard to replicate at home. The restaurant features a diverse menu that includes:

Seafood pasta: Fresh and flavorful, perfect for seafood enthusiasts.

Bone marrow: Highly recommended as a unique delicacy.

Bresaola: An exceptional starter that has received rave reviews.

Desserts: While the ice cream option may not suit winter, the pear tart is a delightful choice.

Domenica is conveniently located near several notable attractions in Amsterdam, making it an ideal stop for those exploring the city. Just a short walk away, you can find the picturesque canals, vibrant markets, and historic sites that Amsterdam is famous for. After a satisfying meal, consider visiting nearby landmarks such as the Anne Frank House or the Westerkerk, both of which offer a glimpse into the rich history of this beautiful city.

Easygoing restaurant with a stylishly understated ambiance serving creative Italian dishes.

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We stumbled upon this restaurant by chance while walking down the street, looking for a place to have lunch. Outside, there was a sign that mentioned "Michelin," and as we entered, we realized it wasn’t actually a Michelin-starred restaurant, but we decided to give it a try. The host was a bit condescending and unpleasant, but after looking at pictures of the dishes on Google, they seemed decent enough, so we decided to stay.

At the table, we were greeted by a cheerful, friendly red-haired waitress who explained the menu and recommended the chef’s tasting menu, which included a starter, main course, and dessert for about €50 per person. She suggested a few specific items, and we understood that this was part of the deal, so we decided to go for it.

For the starter, we had sea fish tartare, which was quite nice overall, although the turmeric flavor felt out of place and overpowered the dish. However, the bresaola we ordered was absolutely exceptional—an outstanding dish!

For the main course, we received the fish of the day: red sea bass with mussels and mushrooms. Unfortunately, the dish was simply inedible—borderline disgusting. The flavors didn’t blend well at all, the mushrooms tasted unpleasant and unrelated to the dish, and I suspect they might not have been fresh. Hours later, I’m still dealing with severe nausea from that dish. We didn’t feel comfortable saying anything at the time, and no one asked for feedback until we had finished eating. Since we were very hungry, we added some salt and ate it as best we could.

After we finished, the host came to clear the plates and asked how everything was. I told him it wasn’t very good and that I wouldn’t recommend the main dish. In response, he gave me a sour, angry look, which I found incredibly rude and unprofessional, continuing the unpleasant atmosphere he had created since we arrived.

The set menu included dessert, and the host returned to inform us about the options. It turned out there was only one predetermined dessert—some kind of ice cream. On a freezing winter day, ice cream felt like an entirely inappropriate choice. We asked for something more fitting for the weather, and he became visibly angry and rude, pointing out that they had already accommodated us earlier by allowing a substitution for the starter. To be honest, we didn’t even realize that was an issue, and ironically, the bresaola was the only good dish of the entire meal. The rest ranged from mediocre to terrible and was absolutely not worth the price or the service level.

Eventually, after making us feel very uncomfortable, the host brought the desserts we had chosen. One of them was bland and almost unidentifiable in flavor, while the pear tart was quite good.

### Service:
- The service from the red-haired waitress was excellent (5/5).
- The host’s attitude was abysmal (0/5) and far below the standard the restaurant claims to uphold.

### Food and Flavors:
- **Starters:**
- Bresaola: Excellent (5/5).
- Pear Tart: Good (4/5).
- Sea Fish Tartare: Okay (3/5).
- **Mains:** Terrible (0/5).
- **Desserts:**
- The cream-based dessert: Mediocre to poor (2/5).

### Prices:
The prices are on the higher end, at €50 per person.

### Conclusion:
There’s a lot of room for improvement. I wouldn’t return or recommend this place to friends.

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Great spot, authentic Italian food that cannot be made at home. Particularly enjoyed the ragu pasta and seafood pasta, the bone marrow is a must order.

Excellent atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed their extensive drinks menu.

Great owner!

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Great Italian wine selection, dishes were mainly delicious. The crudo was just slightly lacking flavour but the main dishes were stand out. Divine pasta and fantastic fish

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Kingdom of salt in the most Dutch service Italian place.

It is quite challenging to taste anything, as everything is so overly salty, they even sprinkled salt on salad leaves. I’ve heard Italian among the staff, yet, this is the least welcoming Italian place. They don’t seem to care much, finding a person to talk to at the entrance took a while. Meals they just brought, “who has the tartare” was the phrase from the waiter, in a place that is in two well-known food guides, I would expect a warmer than lukewarm welcome.

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We had a pretty disappointing experience here. The A La Carte food looked incredible to be honest, but we had the 5 Course Chef’s menu which was very disappointing although it looked very nice! The staff was clearly overwhelmed/understaffed, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is super nice, great vibe and great terrace!

Domenica: Authentic Italian Dining in Amsterdam's Noordermarkt

Domenica is an easygoing restaurant located at Noordermarkt 7 in Amsterdam, offering a stylishly understated ambiance and serving creative Italian dishes that blend traditional recipes with modern twists.

Domenica Menu

Domenica

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Restroom

Outdoor Seating

Serves Beer

Serves Wine

Serves Lunch

Serves Dinner

Serves Dessert

Good for Groups

Serves Vegetarian Food

Serves Cocktails

Domenica is an easygoing restaurant located at Noordermarkt 7 in Amsterdam, offering a stylishly understated ambiance and serving creative Italian dishes. It captures the essence of local culture with a menu that harmoniously blends traditional recipes with modern twists.

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Domenica: Authentic Italian Dining in Amsterdam's Noordermarkt

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