About NENI
NENI stands for the East Mediterranean kitchen and dining experience presented by the Molcho family. The name is composition of the initials of Nuriel, Elior, Nadiv & Ilan, the four sons of kitchen virtuoso Haya Molcho.
Family and friends are an integral part of their lives and shape the NENI concept, as well as the family's Israeli, Romanian and Spanish roots. NENI lives by sharing dishes together, of passion and joie de vivre - in short Balagan, sympathetic chaos. The motto of the family: Life is beautiful. Be part of it.
Everyone should be able to try everything and dishes are placed quite easily on the table. The table culture at NENI is informal - it's easy going. The service is warm and personal- Eating at NENI means being welcomed at an Eastern Mediterranean kitchen table. Exactly on this principle, the NENI concept was built.
NENI is passion coupled with openness and love of cuisine.
About NENI Amsterdam
With NENI Amsterdam the former Citroën garage at the Stadionplein has been given new life and the iconic building has been restored in its full glory.
NENI Amsterdam offers a East Mediterranean restaurant, NENI Deli for juices, salads and sandwiches with the same NENI philosophy. All bread comes from our very own bakery located in the Deli. Finally there is The Lemonman, a vibrant cocktailbar located above the restaurant, where citrus-inspired cocktails play a central role.
The Restaurant
The main restaurant is located on the former concrete garage floor. The split-level character of NENI Amsterdam allows a view on various levels at the same time. The main attraction is the large open kitchen placed in the middle of the space. Most guests have a direct view on the kitchen that is showcased in a large glass house. Eating is done at long tables around this kitchen, or at the counters near the cooks. Guests will then have a great view on the charcoal fired robata grill, or the domed oven used for special fish and vegetable preparations. Fig trees and a cloud of lanterns hanging from the ceiling, will add to the Mediterranean food flavours.
The Deli
Our NENI Deli will be an all-day food destination with its dishes prepared with the same NENI style and philosophy. During the day, the Deli will feature a wide variety of sandwiches made with bread from our own bakery, as well as salads, juices, sweets and coffees. In the evening the Deli will transform into a quick and vibrant Mezze & Pizza concept!
The Lemonman
The Lemonman is a homage to the Citroën founder’s father, Gerard Citroen. This Amsterdam-based family were fruit merchants in this part of the city and Gerard was given the nickname "de limoenman” (translated freely to the “lemon man”). This local hang out will feature an interesting wine and beer collection and, as the name already may suggest, it will also offer a variety of lemon and arak based signatures and cocktails. Shots of the homemade lemon spirit will flow freely.
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Are you coming by car? Within walking distance you can find the parking garage ,,Olympisch Stadion”. There is a tram & bus stop right in front of our door and the metro station is by foot only five minutes away. See you citroen!