Overall a lovely 1 Michelin star experience with an interesting wine pairing: Restaurant Sinne (18. June 2023)
I was intrigued by the Sinne since it had a Michelin star, but it seemed like the menu was still very reasonably priced. Once you’re seated, you’re immediately served somed “bread & spread”, and that was sufficiently tasty to get started.
The “tasting menu” (EUR 97.50) with the “wine pairing” (EUR 78.00) then starts with a few bites like “gouda” or “yellow beet dumplings”, which were quite nice to get your palate started.
The first course of the evening was the “hake ceviche with a Thai cookie, and yellow curry”, and I must say, that it was a good start – full of flavour and overall an enjoyable bite, but really not more than a bite.
The next one was rather interesting – “watermelon tartare with shallots”, which is a combination you don’t encounter all too often, but it was a well-working combination and very enjoyable as a bite.
Next in line was the “turbot filet with white asparagus and barbecued leek”, which was okay, but as a whole rather uneventful.
The main course was nice – the “veal with spicy carrots, jus de veau and chanterelles” worked incredibly well together, and I also found the size of the portion satisfying.
The selection of “friandises” wasn’t massive, but it was good and, while largely chocolate-based, a nice ending to dinner.
What I specifically liked about the Sinne was the openness and friendliness of the waiter – and the fact that the selection of wines with the wine pairing, despite them being mostly white, was actually great. So, all in all, the Sinne isn’t a Michelin star restaurant, where you’re like absolutely blown away by the quality of the food, but it’s a Michelin star restaurant, which provides you with a lovely experience overall – from the good food, to the better and caring service, and the nice atmosphere the place has. Since the place is rather tiny, I would highly recommend you to book a table in advance, and take the risk to lose the “prepayment” (of EUR 40.00 per person).
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Sinne
Ceintuurbaan 342 Huis
1072 GP Amsterdam (NL)
Tel.: +31 20 682 72 90
E-Mail: info@restaurantsinne.nl
Homepage: http://www.restaurantsinne.nl
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
