Café Loetje   eetcafé

serves the best tenderloin steaks in town

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Loetje

Café Loetje is a popular eatery that is busy for lunch and dinner

Bustling café/restaurant with nice bar and spacious conservatory serving classic Dutch dishes.

Lunch and dinner at Loetje is uncomplicated and informal. This eetcafe is known for its high-quality food and generous portions. Its visitors are mostly locals, not that many tourists.

Best steak in town

All Amsterdammers know it: Loetje serves the best tenderloin steaks ('biefstuk' in Dutch) of Amsterdam.

It is served with a traditional gravy and slices of white bread, and is delicious with fries and salad. This meal has been a hit for more than 40 years.

Chain of restaurants

Loetje started in 1977 at this location in Amsterdam. Several locations have been added over the years and there are now over 30 locations in Holland.

Location

Café Loetje is located in a neat residential area of the Museum Quarter in the city district of Zuid, in the curve of a tram track. It is also close to the Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp neighbourhood.

On the menu  

Bistro-style Dutch food and snacks, like:

  • Beef Tenderloin
  • Chicken satay skewer
  • Shrimp croquettes
  • Bitterballen
  • Dover sole
  • Veal liver with bacon and onion
  • Apple pie with whipped cream

Reservation

It is always busy at Loetje, so making reservations is recommended.

Make your reservation online via Loetje's official site  or by phone on +31 20 6628173.

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Beef Tenderloin (Hollandse biefstuk)

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Beef Tenderloin salad ‘Bali’

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Beef Tenderloin ‘De Roode Waard’

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Veal liver with bacon and onion

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Clubsandwich smoked salmon

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Dover sole

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Chicken satay skewer

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Two croquettes on farmers bread

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Apple pie with whipped cream

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