Restaurant Zaza's
Gerard Doubuurt, Amsterdam
Restaurant in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Restaurant Zaza's is a practical De Pijp dinner pick for travelers who want a relaxed Amsterdam meal without turning the evening into a formal tasting-menu plan. Choose it for a low-key date or small-group dinner; cross-shop more defined formats if cuisine, price tier, or awards are central to the decision.
About Restaurant Zaza's
Restaurant Zaza's is a dinner option in Amsterdam with an evening schedule: Monday through Saturday from 6–10 PM, closed on Sunday. It is an Amsterdam dinner plan to evaluate by timing, dress code, your own current menu research, rather than by specific cuisine, awards, prices, chef credits, or service format.
An Amsterdam dinner choice for evening plans
The clearest planning point for Restaurant Zaza's is its schedule. It is open for dinner Monday through Saturday from 6–10 PM and closed on Sunday, so it fits an evening plan rather than a lunch stop. The dress code is smart casual, which gives guests a simple baseline for what to wear.
Without a specific cuisine label, menu format, price tier, award history, chef credit, or signature dish, the recommendation is to treat Restaurant Zaza's as a venue that requires up-to-date menu checking before you go. If the priority is depth across Amsterdam rather than one address, pair this with Our full Amsterdam restaurants guide and keep Our full Amsterdam bars guide for after-dinner planning.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Restaurant Zaza's if the timing works for a smart-casual dinner in Amsterdam between Monday and Saturday. Cross-shop if you need a specific cuisine, a known price range, a specific menu structure, or a lunch option. Other Amsterdam dining rooms may be a better fit when those specifics matter more than the basic evening schedule.
For comparison within Amsterdam, you can also look at Bakers & Roasters, Café Caron, DIM SUM NOW, SenT, or Veneur, depending on what your current planning requires. For planning beyond dinner, use Our full Amsterdam hotels guide, Our full Amsterdam experiences guide, Our full Amsterdam wineries guide if the restaurant is one stop in a wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Daniël Stalpertstraat 103, 1072 XD Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website
- zazas.nl
- Phone
- +31206736333
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant Zaza's sits comfortably within De Pijp's mature dining landscape, favoring steady, repeatable quality over flash. The piece emphasizes a neighbourhood sensibility: a compact room that rewards second visits and a food-literate local clientele that values consistency across seasons. Rather than courting tourists, Zaza's earns its place through reliable cooking and an unforced charm, making the restaurant feel like a quietly confident fixture rather than a novelty. The overall impression is of an approachable, refined neighbourhood spot where the emphasis is on dependable dishes and a welcoming atmosphere for regulars and return visitors.
Best For
Zaza's performs best as an evening destination for diners who favour steadiness and thoughtful cooking. The write-up repeatedly references the Tuesday-night crowd and the habits of locals who return when a place maintains standards across seasons, which positions the restaurant squarely for dinner service. It is well suited to occasions that call for reliable quality — from low-key date nights to business dinners and modest celebrations — where guests expect attentive service, composed plates, and a comfortable dining room rather than theatrical presentation or tourist-oriented hustle.
Ordering Tips
The text identifies a few signature items that showcase the kitchen's strengths: Pan Fried Scallops, Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding and Bailey’s Panna Cotta. These dishes are highlighted as representative of the menu and the consistency that keeps regulars coming back. For a first visit, consider trying the Pan Fried Scallops to sample the savoury cooking and finish with one of the listed desserts to experience the pastry work that also earns repeat visits. The menu is described as steady and dependable, so opt for the well-regarded signatures.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate with warm welcoming service and attention to detail in a relaxed yet elegant setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Pan Fried Scallops
- Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding
- Bailey’s Panna Cotta
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
For a clearer €€ French brief, try Café Caron or Veneur. For something more casual or faster, compare Bakers & Roasters and DIM SUM NOW.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Restaurant Zaza's is the better fit when the brief is an evening meal with a neighborhood feel, not a quick daytime stop. Bakers & Roasters reads more useful for casual daytime dining, while DIM SUM NOW makes more sense when the group wants a faster Asian-leaning meal rather than a sit-down dinner mood.
For classic French structure at a known €€ level, Café Caron and Veneur are cleaner comparisons on price and cuisine. Choose those when the table wants a clearer French brief; choose Restaurant Zaza's when location and a more relaxed De Pijp dinner feel matter more than a labeled cuisine category.
SenT is the alternative to check when availability or group fit drives the decision. Restaurant Zaza's is the easier recommendation for a compact, low-friction dinner plan; the peers are better when the group needs a more specific food format or a clearly published price signal.
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Compare Restaurant Zaza's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Zaza's | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bakers & Roasters | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| DIM SUM NOW | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| SenT | Amsterdam | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Café Caron | Amsterdam | €€ · Classic French | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Veneur | Amsterdam | €€ · Classic French | ; | Star Wine Lists 20262025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Restaurant Zaza's?
Plan on dinner only: Restaurant Zaza's is open Monday through Saturday from 6–10 PM and closed Sunday, so it fits an evening plan rather than a daytime stop. It is located in Amsterdam.
Is Restaurant Zaza's good for a special occasion?
It may work if your special occasion fits a smart-casual dinner in Amsterdam during the Monday-to-Saturday 6–10 PM schedule. Specific details such as cuisine, menu format, price, service style are not available, so check current venue information before choosing it for a more specific occasion.
Is Restaurant Zaza's good for solo dining?
A specific solo-dining setup or seating style is not known. If you are considering it for a solo dinner, the planning details are the Amsterdam location, smart-casual dress code, dinner hours from 6–10 PM Monday through Saturday.
What should I wear to Restaurant Zaza's?
The dress code is smart casual. That makes neat, polished clothing the safest choice for dinner at Restaurant Zaza's in Amsterdam.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant Zaza's?
Dinner is the only option. Restaurant Zaza's is open from 6–10 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday, with no lunch hours listed.
What are alternatives to Restaurant Zaza's in Amsterdam?
Other Amsterdam options to compare include Bakers & Roasters, Café Caron, DIM SUM NOW, SenT, Veneur. Choose based on the latest hours, menus, details for the kind of meal you want.
