Experts' Choice Award Blue Pepper Restaurant And Candlelight Cruises
What the experts agree on
Chef Sonja Pereira's modern Indonesian cuisine shines in this intimate, design-forward space near Leidseplein, with an exceptional rijsttafel and inventive flavour combinations that elevate the cuisine to art. Weekend canal boat dinners add novelty.
“An intimate modern setting and up-to-date Indonesian cuisine are featured at this establishment popular with romantic diners. Three menus. Attentive service.”
– Michelin Guide
Insight Guides "Blue Pepper’s take on contemporary Indonesian cuisine is a revelation. Fine wines and excellent, multi-course menus, packed with flavour and invention, ensure the night goes smoothly."
Zagat3.8
"Expect an "inventive" "contemporary" take on traditional rijsttafel, including some "dazzling" dishes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Flawless and inspired contemporary Indonesian cuisine (with Chinese and Filipino influences), with extraordinary combinations of flavours."
Time Out "An Indonesian restaurant near Leidseplein that combines tongue-tantalising food with designer decor." Full review
Lonely Planet "Chef Sonja Pereira elevates Indonesian cuisine to art in her dramatic blue dining room. The exquisite rijsttafel (Indonesian banquet) includes specialities from across the islands." Full review
Independent "At Blue Pepper, owner and chef Sonja Pereria’s modern takes include excellent vegan and vegetarian options; occasionally, the kitchen moves into a canal boat for a dinner cruise – an efficient use of time for the weekend visitor"
