On arrival we were very well guided and received, first impression was already super good, the food is definitely 10+, staff super nice and attentive, toilette area clean and tidy! Highly recommended!!
Amazing food combined with fantastic people and perfect view
Just don't go, it's not worth the money. When we went the only options available were Waegu Beef (for an extra 250+) or pigeon. We chose the pigeon, not truly thinking we would see it's relatives for the rest of the trip. One of the courses was butter... Yep you read it right and butter. Unfortunately, that would end up the second best dish of all the courses. The seafood sashimi salad was flavorless and lacked anything on the plate to break up the mushy consistency (and I'm a sashimi lover). The best dish was the sea bass. The broth surrounding it was phenomenal, and it's texture was supple. It was perfectly cooked. The pigeon...well it tasted like - go outside, look at a pigeon... Yep it tastes like that. The pastry chef saved the meal, though with a beautiful chocolate pastry. The view is stunning and the staff attentive. We were so ready to love the restaurant. The food just disappointed.
Food and service are excellent. Had the paired wine taster menu and loved each component.
Staff is nice, friendly and humourous. We like everything of the menu.
Fantastic views over Amsterdam. Food menu was amazing with the best wine selection I've ever had. Overall it may be expensive but totally worth it.
This place is deserving of 3 Michelin stars, not just two. Ciel Bleu is the best restaurant I have ever dined at. Everything fell into place: each dish of the tasting menu was out of this world, the service was friendly and flawless, the wine pairings delectable, and ambiance perfect. Thank you for a memorable dining experience and I can't wait to come back again!
Delicious, balanced taste. One of the best I ever had! Nice staff and great views also.
I'm going to be picky here, because for a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars and the price tag which comes with that designation, things should be flawless and I should be blown away. They weren't, and I wasn't.
The service:
- Our napkins were placed incorrectly into our laps (crease facing my knees instead of my torso)
- Despite the restaurant being nearly empty on a Monday night our empty/dirty plates sat in front of us for up to several minutes instead of being picked up right away once we were done with each course.
- Crumbly bread was served, which inevitably led to crumbs on the table. These were only cleaned away between the main course and the dessert. I had to pick crumbs off the table myself.
- Before the main course was served we were asked if we wanted a rest period. We asked for a 5 minute break. 15 minutes later and our duck was nowhere to be found. I had to call one of the servers to ask about it's whereabouts. Received no apology on the delay.
The food:
- Several of the savory courses were overly salty. This is a sin in a place where you should be tasting the goodness of the seasonal ingredients.
- The pre-dessert was sorbet, fruit, and meringue served on a thin rice paper. The server took time to explain that we should roll the ingredients inside the rice paper, like an Amsterdam rolled cigarette. This was a bit gimmicky but cute and I was excited to do so. But the paper didn't actually roll. It was brittle and barely had any give as I tried to fold it awkwardly to fit the thing in my mouth. It crumbled around me as a took a bite.
- Since it was our anniversary they gifted us an extra treat for dessert... apple pie. This was a very nice gesture. However, while it was beautiful with gold leaf and all, the crust was hard and tasteless. I have sincerely had better apple pie from Albert Heijn.
Overall I was disappointed with our experience. I doubt that we'll ever return.
Gorgeous view. Pleasant setting. Very pricey. Food is beautifully presented but unfortunately the flavors are not compelling
I would expect more wow on the palate at a Michelin two star, especially at these prices. You cannot order a la carte and the tasters menu starts at 195 euros without beverages.
Great experience. Marvelous view of Amsterdam. It's a splurge, but you should do this once in a while. The food is exquisite and the service top of the line.
Excellent flavours, textures and combinations throughout the tasting menu. Smooth friendly service complements a great meal.
Eaten here again 2 weeks ago. It was perfect. Food delicious, view beautiful and super good service. Especially wine-food combination was good also the tasting of coffee at the end with especially the filter coffee delicious. Really; recommended.
Great food and wine experience, mostly local and organic ingredients.
service and food are perfect. i've been there several times and will be back for sure.
This place just finish renovated 2 weeks ago the embiance better than before, also they has very good food, can't say much , must trying all of you
Wonderful evening at the Ciel Bleu .... We arrived at the Okura Hotel, which houses the restaurant. We climbed to the 23rd floor and entered a very pleasant environment, soft lights, a few tables at a great distance from each other. The dining room staff immediately proved to be extremely kind, knowledgeable and helpful and we were escorted to our table. I had asked, if possible, for a table adjacent to one of the large windows to be able to admire the extraordinary panorama offered by Amsterdam at night. Not only was I satisfied, but they even gave us the best table in the whole room, with incredible views from two different windows. We have chosen the Autumn Menu, 6 proposals with the possibility of choosing them all or only 5 or 4, and its accompanying to the glass. Resounding Amouse bouche. King Crab, of which I cannot describe the exceptionality: technically impeccable construction, great raw material, great balance in taste and consistency. In short, the dish of the evening. Then Sea Bass, just perfect. YellowFish Tuna, great hazards with chorizo and sweet corn, very successful. Finally sweet, a composition of Mango and white chocolate to leave you speechless. A really nice sommelier who pampered us by telling us interesting and sometimes very specific details about each different wine that served us, all of them prestigious. Account in line with a fully deserved two stars, well spent pennies.
An evening that I will not soon forget. Perfect service and dishes that I will probably remember in 20 years. Recommended. The setting and the interior lack some emotion - if you're looking for a homely atmosphere you're not in the right place ... although the dishes will make you forget that immediately.
Truly lives upto its michelin stars. It's one of the best places in Amsterdam for a great dinner, amazing service and beautiful view of the city. The caviar is one of the specials of the place - make sure you try it out whilst there.
There was so much of good stuff here - it's difficult to break it down. All I can say is that we spent 5 hours for our dinner and it was special in every which way - food, service, ambience and view.
Top in terms of food, service and view. You should definitely have a drink at the bar beforehand. Could have been a little more surprised in terms of food. But it is certainly good.
Extraordinary experience in cuisine as well as service. The joy of tasting a variety of dishes with flavor combinations very new and so exquisite, leaves us very satisfied. Service was also equally high to accompany the high level of culinary delight.
Abraham and the Amsterdam Hotel Night arrived again .. what choice will we make this year. Shall we unpack one? Seemed a good plan to us. Fortunately being able to book a room at the Okura and then directly to the Ciel Blue site .. and yes, there was still room. Booked. January 18 at 1830.
And it has become a party. From entry to finish. We had a beautiful table by the window with a beautiful view of Amsterdam. Control was present, but absolutely not disturbing.
We had chosen the Guestronomy menu, including accompanying wine package. Apart from 1 combination (and having had a nice chat with the sommelier), the combinations of dishes and wine were perfect.
We got too angry with the oyster. The memories that came in at that time caused a tear at the table.
All in all deliciously eaten. And before all dishes were served it was also 00:15.
A small minus point to mention: The book we received could have had a personal note in our opinion. Now the book was signed with a general text.
What an experience! What an experience! Really amazing. Not only the food, but the whole ambiance, the staff, the synchronized serving and serving, the wines, the beautiful view ... royal!
Mind blowing culinary experience! Each dish here is a piece of art. Service, wine pairing, drinks and the view: all wonderful. It is quite pricy but worth for an extraordinary experience. Michellin 2 star is very well deserved.
Enjoy to the fullest with a beautiful view, delicious food and special wines!
Top !
First class service and wonderful food.
We had nothing to complain about and our high standards were perfectly fulfilled!
If we are in Amsterdam again we will definitely come back.
I ve never spent so much money to feel hungry.
The view is great, the service is great, and the presentation is fantastic. The bread, handmade butter, and desert, were fantastic.
But beyond that there was a lot more show in this place than substance. 3 of the 5 courses were not tasty to me. I left feeling hungry.
Paying this much for a meal was a significant splurge for us, far beyond what we ve ever paid, and the food was not far beyond what we ve ever experienced.
Nothing to complain about. This was again a mega experience ... Staff really has all the knowledge and brings it to the table in a very nice way. Highly recommended!
Ciel Bleu is truly one of the most outstanding restaurants I've ever had the pleasure to dine at. My partner and I had the 'Guestronomy' taster menu for my 32nd birthday this week and it certainly went down a treat.
The service was perfect, the food was perfect, the view was perfect, everything was absolutely perfect! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and will almost certainly be back again in the future.
Special thanks to Jane and Mandy from the floor staff and chef Arjan Speelman who went to every effort to make it the great experience that it was. Many thanks in addition for the very kind signed menu!
Great service, signature dishes are a perfect combination of flavor, texture, and presentation.
Wonderful staff, relaxing environment, wonderful selections, and amazing food. 10/10 So far, the best dining experience I've had.
What a special experience! The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The food was really sublime. In addition, the Panorama view is indescribably beautiful. In short, an experience to remember.
Nice views of the city on the 23/F, but the meal was too expensive for the mediocre and uninspiring food served at Ciel Bleu. For a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, you will be better off eating at Librije's Zusje instead where the quality of the food blows this place out of the water.
Very good restaurant with top notch service. Food is of the highest quality. Views from the 23th floor over Amsterdam are amazing. Definitely would recommend booking a room in the Okura hotel combined with a dinner at Ciel Bleu.
5+ Excellent menu and amazing gastronomic creations; unbeatable view and very elegant atmosphere. Each of the stuff members made by Bday celebration truly unforgettable. Thank you
They are good but not up to my expectation as a two stars Michelin ranking. Wine pairing is not stunning but the Sommelier can explain the wine great details . Overall is good and fine but not as authentic as the the best food ought to be.
The setting is very significant, the view can be admired from any part of the restaurant.
A service which is more of a ballet of waiters and waitresses which has no great interest (one person only to put glasses on the table or another to put the napkin for us), lacks a real server per table for the length of the meal.
For all the dishes a good balance in the choice of products, everything is well regulated. Beautiful explosions of flavors are there to intrigue us and delight our taste buds.
Negative point for the only dessert offered in the menu which is not up to the rest.
The bread was good :)
Without it we would have stayed hungry.
Very small portions, kind of tastings, which can not be said about their prices.
Some of the tastings were really good, the rest were mediocre.
It was 4 hours of pure happyness. Everything was perfect.
Yesterday we were lucky enough to have dinner at this restaurant. Thanks to the early start time, we were able to enjoy our menu with matching wines. The taste of the dishes and the matching wines was perfect! But the best thing about the evening was the service that could almost read our minds, everything was right down to the last detail! Nowadays you don't always see that even at two star level. We would definitely call this restaurant a must do if you like dining at star level.
At the top floor of the 5* Okura Hotel Amsterdam you'll enjoy an amazing experience at Ciel Bleu. Seated in a beautiful decor of gentle black, soft grey and the natural touch of the Dutch Birch, the skyline of the Dutch Capital is your scenery. Fine Dining in Holland in a sophisticated and still extraordinary hospitable and friendly way. Two Michelin Star Chef Onno Kokmeijer and his Crew will take you on a Culinary Experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Exceptional **Michelin restaurant. Service and presentation deserving of a 3rd star. It is located on the top floor of a hotel so it has a wonderful view. Degustation menu options, with full wine pairing option available. Fresh ingredients and delicious. Overall a wonderful experience.
I have been to many michelin star restaurants but this is one of the best restaurants I have eaten in a while, no doubt about it! The food was amazing and the service even better. The wine was very tasty, matched the dishes and the explenations by sommelier Job were very good and clear. Fabienne explained the diches perfectly. A very special thanks to Pasquinel who gave as a warm welcome at the restaurant and excellent service during the whole evening. Time flew us by and the great service kept a smile on our faces during the whole dinner :). Thank you so much team Okura for a evening we will treasure!
Fantastic 2 star restaurant. We had a full evening menu with a full wine menu for less than EUR 800
The food was sublime, the service was top notch and the view from the restaurant was outstanding.
If you have advice and are nearby, do not cheat yourself for this experience
Easily one of the best 2-star Michelins I have visited during the last 5 years. Located on the 23rd (top) floor of the Okura Hotel, you have panorama views over the city of Amsterdam. The ambience is top class, and the waiting staff professional, courteous and, as you would expect, deeply professionals. Essentially you can choose between three menus (including one caviar based menu) and two wine pairings. The price to value is rather good, with the "Experience" 6 course menu and the the "basic" wine pairing setting you back 300 EUR. It is possible to add Wagyu for instance (EUR 55) and selections from the cheese trolley.
An incredible experience. Absolutely worth a visit. Describing the dishes is pointless, you have to check it out yourself!
Delicious food, beautifully presented. High-quality level and class operation.
The place and Staff are awesome! I have never had this Kind of threatment. The food was really good and they gave us a tour in the kitchen after the sitting. Best place ever!
I was allowed to dine here for Christmas some time ago. Food, service and setting are at an exceptionally high level here. An experience that you cannot miss!
very good michelin starred restaurant with an amazing view of Amsterdam, we enjoyed our culinary evening. Thank you
We come here twice a year and it remains my favorite. A true culinary highlight!
The food good. But the service was way too slow. Not recommended unless you have 6 hours
Perfect place for a Friday dinner, can't decide which dish i my fave
Almost perfect (I would have put 4.5 stars)
Let's start with the positive:
The view is incredible, a sight on its own.
The service is very good
From the dish nothing to complain about it is the level of a 2 stars! The desserts were superb
Very nice wine list
Where for me it's fishing is on amuse mouths, they are very pretty but nothing crazy for the first 5. Between croquettes and those in puff pastry / brick sheets ... hmmm can do better!
It is therefore only from its crab signature appetizer that for me the experience two stars will start and never stop (leads the delicacies were superb)
Thank you for this beautiful evening and thank you to our server Franchesco!
Wonderful restaurant with great service. They make everything very personal and you feel very welcomed. A must I'd you are visiting Amsterdam!
Incredible! All the dishes of 10. It had never happened to me that in a restaurant with a closed menu of so many dishes I liked them all so much. Very expensive but worth it.
On the top floor of the Okura is the two Michelin star awarded restaurant Ciel Bleu.
Beautiful view over the city of Amsterdam from the 23rd floor.
Pre-wine tasting with high-quality wine selection.
At lunchtime, every course was accompanied by a carefully chosen wine by Sommelier wines. The composition of the ultimate (?) Wine food combination has been tested beforehand by kitchen brigade, maitre and sommelier and the wine specialists of Sommelier wines.
The service was professional, hospitable, accessible.
The kitchen is refined and occasionally daring with classic preparation.
A vinous and culinary pleasant afternoon with good company.
Magisterial evening, food of worldly class and service that seamlessly feels the balance between amical and professional. The sommelier not only knows how to make the perfect pairing, but his skills in storytelling ensure that you hang on to his lips and bottle.
This restaurant gives you a high-end quality for a very reasonable price. Probably one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The staff was so pleasant, and so engaging. The food was excellent, each course was well laid out. We had a 8 course meal for about 250 each. Could not have asked for a better meal. And if you're lucky enough to get a table near the window you have an excellent view of Amsterdam. Well done chef!
Excellent fine dining experience with a wonderful view from the top off the Amsterdam Okura hotel
I was offended by how I was treated in this expensive canteen. The waiters think they are playing a role in a comedy and do not really care about the customers.
At the end of the dinner one of the waiters explicitly asked me for a tip. This had never happened to me before in my whole life. I felt like I was dealing with homeless people and not with who should supposedly be a high class waiter.
I was offered a coffee or a digestive but this was added to the bill. This was also new to me. All the times I was offered a coffee or a digestive in a restaurant/pizzeria/trattoria/service station, it was ALWAYS ON THE HOUSE. This should be a friendly way to express gratitude to a customer, to make them feel at home. I didn't express this to happen in a restaurant like this.
The food is poor and without taste. I don't know where they found some ingredients but I think they should not even be used for cooking.
All in all, this place absolutely does not the high performance expectations that a 2 michelin star restaurant should guarantee.
All in all, this restaurant does not meet the high perfom
Fine dining with a beautiful view of the Amsterdam skyline. Service is top notch and food is surprising, in a good way.
The visit to Ciel Bleu started very well.
We were quickly taken up to the restaurant where we got to sit in the lounge and enjoy excellent food and view for a few minutes.
After being taken to our table started we on a very exciting food journey that took us all over the world.
The dishes was creative and very tasteful.
The only negative part of the visit was that the service was lacking in the second half of our meal.
It felt like that they were a server too few.
Very nice restaurant of French cuisine with Japanese touch with a great view on Amsterdam. While reservation we mentioned that it was my boyfriend s dad 70th Birthday night out, but unfortunately we didn t even get table near the window with a great view. The food was really great all the bites and seafood dishes were amazing, bread with different types of butter is excellent. Duck was good, but nothing mind blowing, wagyu was good, but unfortunately not a ribeye or sirloin cut. Pre-dessert was great, great idea of presentation of freshly made nougat. Desert was refreshing, but nothing special. Good experience, very nice and friendly staff, but didn t live up to our expectations!
Eaten with 5 people. Food was good, service also. Places very close together while the matter was not full. Seats very uncomfortable / hard. That does not make you sit a little longer. It was warm inside, outside temperature 23 degrees.
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