If you're in the mood for a hearty Turkish dinner without any fuss, Konak in Amsterdam could be a great option. They serve grilled meat dishes, kebabs, meze, manti, and classic sides — it's more of a place for a generous dinner than a quick coffee.
What to Eat
The menu features a mix of meze, beef and lamb manti, veal döner, shish kebabs, chicken dishes, and adana kebab. Portions are often described as large by visitors, and some main dishes come with rice or potatoes, salad, and bread. Prices on the restaurant's website include: meze for one — €9.95, manti — €20.95, veal döner — €23.50, adana with chicken shish kebab — €22.90.
Reviews generally praise the taste of the food, friendly service, and value for portion sizes. However, during busy hours, some guests mention slow service, noise, and inconsistent quality of certain dishes, so for an important meeting, it's best not to count on lightning-fast service.
Where It Is and When It’s Open
Konak is located at Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 81–83, 1063 BH Amsterdam; the restaurant's phone number is 020-6132989. The official website currently lists hours from 15:00 to 23:30 daily, while tourist guides provide longer hours — until 01:00 and opening in the morning. Due to this discrepancy, it's most reliable to plan your visit for the evening and leave some time for a late dinner.
It's a good choice if you love Turkish cuisine, large meat plates, and a casual atmosphere. However, if you value quiet, very fast service, or precise consistency of each dish, your experience may depend on how busy the place is. Would you go here for manti, shish kebab, or meze?
