Located at Spuistraat 273-275, 1012 VR Amsterdam, the Haesje Claes Restaurant's rich colors and warm, inviting atmosphere calls to locals and travelers to step on in and sit down. Former diners noted on the restaurant's guest book that Haesje Claes is a superb restaurant with fantastic food and a friendly and helpful waiting staff.

The menu, which features original Dutch dishes, begins with cold and warm starters and soups served with salad, bread and butter. Cold starters include shrimp salad Stellendam with cocktail sauce, goats cheese from the Beemster, or smoked eel from Ijsselmeer. Warm starters include sauteed mushrooms with onions, peppers and bacon on toast, cheese croquettes filled with old Amsterdam cheese, or croquettes of Dutch shrimps. Meat, fish, stamppot and vegetarian dishes make mouths water as the main courses, including fillet of pork with Madeira sauce, seasonal hotchpotch with stewed beef, sausage and bacon, or vegetable lasagne with mushrooms. Ice cream, fruit and cheese are among dessert plates.

Whether dining for pleasure or business, restaurant-goers can enjoy the cozy atmosphere as well as an extensive wine list. Haesje Claes Restaurant has seating for individual guests and groups up to 120 people, with several different rooms for any occasion. Because a queue can build up, reservations are suggested at least one day in advance and can be made on the restaurant's website or by calling the restaurant. For information about renting rooms for large groups or dinner parties, call +31 (20) 6249998.