Indulge in international cuisine in Amsterdam

*Please note that with guest safety in mind, Carstens brasserie and VIC's Bar are currently closed. Our delicious room service menu remains available. Restaurants and bars are now open in Amsterdam again, so please contact the hotel directly to learn what’s on offer.

At Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, our on-site restaurant and bar provide guests with delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our sophisticated restaurant Carstens offers delicious dining options and is ideal for a casual meet-up. Contemporary design and a relaxed ambience combine to create the perfect setting for traditional Dutch food infused with international influences. You won't find a better place for stroopwafel in Amsterdam. Head to VIC's BAR to enjoy homemade pastries, freshly brewed coffee and a smooth jazz soundtrack. A selection of international spirits, local beers and enticing à la carte dishes are also available to enjoy before you explore Amsterdam's nightlife. If your feet are tired from a walking tour of the city or you need to work late into the night, you can order a quiet meal from the 24-hour room service menu. Whether you're looking for the best breakfast in Amsterdam or an unforgettable dinner experience, we look forward to welcoming you.

Carstens Amsterdam

Dutch with a twist

Carstens Amsterdam is a brasserie with the main focus on quality Dutch products. The menu showcases a long list Dutch ingredients naturally grown on these very shores. Experience the surprising flavours of the Veluwe region as well as the catch of the day from the North Sea. It is, in essence, Dutch with a twist. With Lindenhoff as our main supplier. Many ingredients are locally grown and reared at the Lindenhoff farm in Baambrugge. The Carstens concept is created by renowned chef Maik Kuipers, formerly Head Chef at the Michelin-starred De Librije. Together, we look forward to delivering culinary excellence to all who dine with us. You won't find many better spots for lunch of dinner in Amsterdam.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 06:30 – 10:30
Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 (Only served on Friday)
Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00

Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast: 07:00 – 11:00
Lunch: 12:30 - 15:00
Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00

The hotel breakfast will be served at Carstens

Lunch & Dinner menu
Wine menu
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam - Restaurant Interior

Groups & Events

Carstens Brasserie takes you on a culinary journey through the Netherlands. Working mainly with Dutch produce or ingredients linked to the country, with Lindenhoff as our main supplier. Many ingredients are locally grown and reared at the Lindenhoff farm in Baambrugge. Expect recognisable flavours, yet served in a different way. The Carstens concept is created by renowned chef Maik Kuipers, formerly Head Chef at the Michelin-starred De Librije. Carstens was awarded 14/20 points by Gault & Millau.

From dinners to tailor-made shared lunches or festive parties, Carstens can cater for all your needs. Please enquire with the Meeting and Events team for more information. .

  • 3-course shared dining menu for € 49.00 per person
  • 3-course set menu for € 49.00 per person
  • 3-course upscale menu with premium products
    and extra side dishes for € 59.00 per person.
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Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam - Carstens Interior Evening

Gault & Millau

Carstens received 14 of the maximum 20 points from the renowned Gault & Millau, a beautiful score. Since 1969, Gault & Millau has been an important - and now international - restaurant guide in gastronomy when it comes to quality food and drinks. We are beyond proud of our Carstens team, a milestone in our ongoing journey.

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VIC's BAR

Modern Herritage

At the end of the 19th century, the industrial revolution began in Amsterdam. The Victoria Hotel was part of this transformation, as a plan to attract affluent tourists from overseas. Victoria Hotel, as you see it today, still retains some of its heritage dating back to the 17th century. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam has paid homage to two remaining 17th century houses that still exist in their own right along the damrak, now operating as souvenir shops. These two buildings originally housed a tailor and a liquor retailer.

VIC’s BAR takes on a modern approach, showcasing an international cocktail menu, some seasonal bites, a roaring fire with dj sets Friday and Saturday. We pride ourselves on being the perfect escapism from the bustle of the Damrak.

Opening hours

Sunday – Thursday: 10.00 am – 00.00 am
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
Kitchen open daily: 9.00 am – 10.30 pm

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