Jaspers
Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
Restaurant in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Jaspers is a practical De Pijp pick for an Amsterdam dinner when location and easy planning matter more than a published cuisine, price tier, or awards profile. Go Tuesday to Thursday for the cleanest weeknight fit; cross-shop Auberge - cuisine française or EN if the group needs a clearer cuisine and spend before committing.
About Jaspers
Consider Jaspers if the goal is a direct Amsterdam dinner rather than a reservation built around published menu detail or confirmed accolades. The practical information is limited, so the safest way to plan is around the known evening schedule and the smart casual dress code.
The main decision point is how much certainty the diner needs before committing. It works better for a flexible diner who wants an Amsterdam dinner plan with a simple schedule: open Tuesday through Saturday evenings, closed Sunday and Monday.
Amsterdam makes the case stronger than the spec sheet
Jaspers is best treated as an Amsterdam dinner option with limited published detail rather than a destination defined by a specific cuisine, price band, or accolade. If you want to compare other choices, you can also look at Auberge - cuisine française or EN, while keeping the decision focused on the details each venue clearly confirms.
For a first booking, treat this as a practical dinner option rather than a restaurant to choose for a award profile or published format. If the group wants a known cuisine, price band, or menu structure, confirm those details before booking. If the group values Amsterdam, evening hours, smart casual dress, Jaspers remains a reasonable option to consider.
Best fit: weeknight dinners and flexible diners
The useful timing is Tuesday to Thursday, especially for diners who want an Amsterdam dinner outside the weekend. Friday and Saturday are also within the opening schedule, though any availability should be checked through the booking channel you use. The confirmed hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30–11:30 PM, with Sunday and Monday closed.
For broader planning, use Our full Amsterdam restaurants guide to compare other restaurant options, or pair dinner planning with Our full Amsterdam bars guide and Our full Amsterdam hotels guide. Diners building a deeper itinerary can also compare Jaspers with other dining in Amsterdam generically before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Ceintuurbaan 196, 1072 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website
- restaurantjaspers.nl
- Phone
- +31204715233
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jaspers sits squarely in De Pijp's everyday rhythm, a neighbourhood restaurant that privileges conviviality over ceremony. Located on Ceintuurbaan, it shares the boulevard's density of independent operators and regulars, which gives the place a lived-in charm. The writing emphasizes an unhurried dining ritual — arrival without spectacle, gradual settling into pace and courses driven by availability — so the room reads as relaxed rather than formal. Conversation carries, tables fill early, and the overall effect is that of a serious, hospitable local restaurant rather than a choreographed, high‑tension dining experience.
Best For
Jaspers is best for diners who want a polished but approachable French meal in a neighbourhood setting. Its mid‑register sensibility makes it suitable for date nights and calmer special occasions where intimacy and good conversation matter, and it also fits business dinners that prefer a relaxed, local atmosphere to grand formality. The restaurant caters to regulars and visitors alike, so it works well for small groups who want attentive cooking without the staging of Amsterdam’s most formal venues.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Jaspers follow the neighbourhood rhythm: courses reflect what’s available rather than being engineered for effect. Consider starting with a poached Zeeland oyster for a briny opener, try the signature beef tartare as a vivid, focused starter, and look to the guinea fowl roulade as a substantial main. Because the meal prioritizes seasonality and availability, be open to staff recommendations and expect a menu that shifts to match fresh produce and daily supply.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming and chic atmosphere with views of the open kitchen, warm hospitality, and an elegant dining space.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- beef tartare
- poached Zeeland oyster
- guinea fowl roulade
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ikkoku, Notable alternative
- Auberge - cuisine française, €€ · French, €€
- The Dean, Notable alternative
- IZAKAYA, Notable alternative
- EN, €€€ · Japanese, €€€
Restaurant context
How Jaspers compares in Amsterdam
Choose Jaspers for a flexible De Pijp dinner when the priority is neighborhood convenience and an easy booking profile. Auberge - cuisine française is the clearer value call for diners who want a known €€ French format, while EN is the better fit for a more defined €€€ Japanese spend.
Ikkoku, The Dean, and IZAKAYA make more sense when the room or category is the deciding factor, but the available detail here is thinner, so compare live menus and availability before choosing among them. If the group wants certainty on cuisine and price, Auberge - cuisine française or EN gives more to work with before booking.
The practical verdict: Jaspers is the low-friction option for De Pijp timing, not the safest choice for a diner who needs a fully specified meal in advance. For a broader scan, use Our full Amsterdam restaurants guide.
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Compare Jaspers
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaspers | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ikkoku | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Auberge - cuisine française | Amsterdam | €€ · French | €€ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| The Dean | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| IZAKAYA | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| EN | Amsterdam | €€€ · Japanese | €€€ | No published awards |
How Jaspers Amsterdam compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Jaspers accommodate groups?
Jaspers is open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30–11:30 PM, so check directly through your booking channel if you are planning for more than a standard dinner party. If your group is comparing options, Auberge - cuisine française is another venue to consider.
What should a first-timer know about Jaspers?
Start with the hours: Jaspers is closed Monday and Sunday, so the workable dinner window is Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30–11:30 PM. If you want another point of comparison, EN is another option to review.
What should I wear to Jaspers?
Aim for smart casual dress. That is the dress code for Jaspers, so neat dinner wear is the safest expectation. If you are comparing the mood with another venue, The Dean can be another reference point.
Does Jaspers handle dietary restrictions?
Plan to ask ahead through the venue or booking channel rather than assuming flexibility on the night. IZAKAYA is another venue you may want to compare, but confirm dietary details directly with any restaurant before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Jaspers?
If bar, counter, or solo-friendly seating matters, ask when booking and rely only on what the venue confirms. Ikkoku is another venue to compare while checking seating details directly.
Is Jaspers good for solo dining?
The confirmed hours are 5:30–11:30 PM on those days, with Monday and Sunday closed. If you want alternatives, compare Jaspers with EN or other Amsterdam dining options.
