La Mesa Amsterdam
La Mesa Amsterdam - exterior terrace at dusk in the Zuidas
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Type of cuisine:
Spanish, Tapas, Grill
Location:
Amsterdam
Area:
South, Business district
La Mesa Amsterdam is a Spanish and Basque tapas and grill restaurant in the Zuidas, Amsterdam's business district. It suits business lunches, informal team drinks and larger group dinners.
The dining room is built around an open kitchen and charcoal grill, with a warm, relaxed atmosphere and a wine list centred on Spain. The kitchen focuses on authentic flavours and dishes made for sharing, from small tapas to generous grilled cuts.
Group dining
- Cuisine: Spanish, Basque, tapas and grill
- Group formats: sharing platters, set group menus and tapas packages, tailored to the group and occasion
- Area: Zuidas business district, Amsterdam South
Opening hours:
Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00, closing at midnight Monday to Wednesday and 01:00 Thursday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
Pintxos & Tapas (to share)
- Marinated olives
- Pan cristal with grated tomato and olive oil
- Cantabrian anchovies, sweet pepper confit, wild garlic oil
- Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico, hand-cut
- Patatas bravas, smoked allioli
- Croquetas Ibérico
- Pulpo a la gallega, potato, smoked paprika
- Grilled prawns, bone marrow bisque, ajillo
Especialidades de la Casa (mains)
- Kingfish, baby corn, caramelised cauliflower, txakoli foam
- Presa Ibérico, cocido asturiano, espagnole sauce
- Basque chicken, fennel-hazelnut cream, salsa verde, encurtidos
La Parrilla Vasca (wood-fired grill)
- Txuleton, 25+ day dry-aged
- Premium Rubia Gallega, 45+ day dry-aged
- La Mesa Signature tenderloin, carved, Albufera sauce
- Wagyu sirloin
Postres (desserts)
- Flan with candied spruce tips
- Classic Basque cheesecake
- Tarta de Santiago, smoked pineapple ice cream, verbena
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