Guests at the table in the bright conservatory of Brasserie Lenny, French brasserie in Amsterdam Oost.

Brasserie Lenny

A piece of France with a touch of Amsterdam

French brasserie in the former Christus Koningskerk · Amsterdam Oost

Now open · Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 to 22:00 for lunch, drinks and dinner · closed Monday and Tuesday

Guests toasting with wine and beer at a table by the green wall of Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam Oost.Laughing guests in the bright conservatory of Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam Oost.

Come and eat at Lenny

 drinks · dinner

Practical information

Address

James Wattstraat 56-58
1097 DM Amsterdam

Kitchen open from 11:30 to 22:00, Wednesday to Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Contact

info@brasserielenny.com
020 238 23 10

Contact & locationConcept

Signature dishes

French classics. Modern execution.

Familiar brasserie dishes with attention to detail, rhythm and flavour.

From the lunch menu

Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30

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Bœuf Bourguignon in red wine sauce with vegetables and Dutch fries at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastFrench classic

Bœuf Bourguignon

Classic French stew in red wine sauce, served with Dutch fries.

Croque Amsterdam on sourdough with Beemster Royaal, fried egg and salad at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastLunch

Croque Amsterdam

A Dutch toastie, French style. Sourdough, Beemster Royaal and Zaanse mustard-onion compote.

Soupe à l’Oignon, French onion soup with a Zaans cheese toastie at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastThe classic

Soupe à l’Oignon

French onion soup with a matured Zaans cheese and thyme toastie.

From the evening menu

From 17:00 · drinks and dinner

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Entrecôte Grillée with grilled vegetables, béarnaise and beetroot cream at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastFrom the grill

Entrecôte Grillée

Grilled entrecôte with beetroot, red wine, béarnaise and crispy potato.

Cabillaud au Beurre Noisette, cod with crispy skin, carrot and capers at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastFrom the sea

Cabillaud au Beurre Noisette

Gently cooked cod in brown butter with crispy skin, carrot and dried capers.

Tartare de Saumon, salmon tartare with poached egg and dill at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastStarter

Tartare de Saumon

Marinated salmon tartare with poached egg, dill, capers and rye bread.

Aubergine Grillée with Café de Paris butter, beetroot and carrot at Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam EastVegetarian

Aubergine Grillée

Grilled aubergine with Café de Paris butter, beetroot, spring onion, carrot and crispy potato.

Not overly polished. A city spot with rhythm.

Guests laughing together at a table in Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam East.
Staff member taking a guest's order at Brasserie Lenny, Amsterdam East.
Friends enjoying a glass of wine on the terrace of Brasserie Lenny in Amsterdam East.
Two guests toasting with white wine at Brasserie Lenny, Amsterdam East.

Guest stories

More guests say about Brasserie Lenny

4.3 average via Google

Very friendly service, delicious food, lovely spot with a quiet terrace and fair prices.

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Floris Lems

Top place! Wonderfully convivial, a fantastic atmosphere in the conservatory, friendly staff and delicious food. Three courses at around €50 pp — very reasonable for Amsterdam.

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Emile Huizing

Beautiful restaurant that just opened in a former church attached to a hotel. The team is super friendly and the food is amazing; unique and well-executed.

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Danielle Pacheco

I won a prize for the opening of Brasserie Lenny. It looks truly beautiful, and the staff and owner are so welcoming!

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Audrey Molhoop

A really beautiful, atmospheric restaurant — very photogenic. Great vibe, friendly service and good food at a fair price. Highly recommended!

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Rozemarijn Zuloaga

The entrecôte was excellent — a lovely meal in a convivial spot.

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Joke Dols

Only just opened and already very promising. Wonderfully kind, helpful service and dishes that were full of flavour and beautifully plated.

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Buffy Perier

Great new place! The food is delicious and beautifully presented. The interior feels warm and inviting, a bit like stepping into a friendly Amsterdam living room.

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Maarten Timmerman

A beautiful location with an amazing bright and natural atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the food is great. Especially on price for quality, I don't think you can beat this location in Amsterdam.

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Yannik

A really beautiful place with lovely service — we'll definitely be back.

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Chris Vleeschouwers

Tripadvisor stories

What guests say about Brasserie Lenny

4.6 average via Tripadvisor

Chef takes pride in his menu and came and spoke to us. Being English and not understanding the menu he was able to tell us about the menu and how he prepared and cooked it. Food was amazing, service was amazing 100% recommend.

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Becky L

Aug 2026

We had the opportunity to have dinner at Brasserie Lenny, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The dishes were exquisite, with an extraordinary combination of flavours, and many of the dishes pleasantly surprised us. Everything was perfectly cooked and served at the right temperature. Part of the management team was present during our visit, and they were extremely attentive, helpful, and welcoming. The service was friendly and professional throughout the evening. The wine was also of very good quality, and the atmosphere was warm, cosy, and beautifully decorated. We highly recommend Brasserie Lenny if you are looking for delicious food and excellent service. We are sure it will exceed your expectations!

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Gara M

Aug 2026

Delicious food, unique location in Amsterdam. Relaxing on the beautiful terrace. Really enjoyed it!

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Coastal09685174425

Aug 2026

Truly a wonderful location for lunch or dinner, I really enjoyed it, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere & the food was perfect both in taste and presentation. I will definitely go back again.

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Marcel K

Aug 2026

What a great acquisition! Had such a wonderful time last week. Erwin and Ramon made our evening. Wonderful hosts, delicious food and fantastic wine! I booked again for next week immediately. They will certainly see me more often.

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Marieke d

Sep 2026

This restaurant is an absolute recommendation for anyone who loves delicious dishes and a welcoming experience. It is very cozy and relaxed. You feel very welcome and the service is very friendly. We even got a small tour of the former church. Beautiful, with all those ideas and the beautiful interior. We will be back here quickly, guaranteed!

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Aldo G

Sep 2026

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