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Summer time NENI

During the summer, NENI remains open every evening for dinner, takeaway and delivery.

As the summer season begins, our bar, lunch, and brunch concepts will take a short summer break from 6 July until 28 August.

During this period we take some time to recharge and prepare exciting new ideas for the upcoming season.

We look forward to welcoming you back for lunch, brunch, and drinks from 29 August onwards.

Curious about our second restaurant in Amsterdam? Please read here!

Haya Molcho with her four sons Nuriel, Elior, Nadiv and Ilan in front of a graphic wall

About NENI

NENI stands for the Eastern Mediterranean kitchen and dining experience presented by the Molcho family. The name is composed 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 Levant, 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.

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Bowl of marinated octopus with herbs and chilli in olive oilPlate of grilled aubergine with tahini and herbs being served

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 chefs. 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 add to the Mediterranean atmosphere.

The open kitchen counter at NENI Amsterdam, surrounded by plants and long dining tablesFull dining room at NENI Amsterdam with guests seated under hanging lanterns

The Lemonman

The Lemonman pays homage to the Citroën founder’s father, Roelof Citroen. This Amsterdam-based family were fruit merchants in this part of the city and Roelof was given the nickname “de limoenman” (translated freely to the “lemonman”). This local hang out features an interesting wine and beer collection and, as the name already may suggest, it also offers a variety of lemon and arak based signatures and cocktails.

For more information please visit our Lemonman website.

Amber cocktail in a stemmed glass garnished with a dried citrus sliceHand pouring a drink into a cut-glass tumbler at the bar
Foamy citrus cocktail dusted with spice, in a glass on a marble counterA cocktail being spooned and finished behind the bar at NENI Amsterdam
Yellow NENI flag on a bridge railing above an Amsterdam canal

Takeaway

Enjoy your favourite NENI food at home! You can order by clicking on the below button and pick it up at Stadionplein 8. We need approximately 20 minutes to get your order prepared.

For the full NENI experience, enjoy the Balagan box. A combination of our best mezze, main plates and desserts.

Check out our takeaway page for all the details!

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Takeaway spread with pita in a Love At First Bite paper bag surrounded by mezze bowlsTakeaway boxes with a yellow NENI sticker, filled with salads and mezze
Long communal table set with glassware in front of a colourful muralYellow chairs and set tables beside the open kitchen at NENI Amsterdam
Dining area at NENI Amsterdam with wine shelves and pastel-coloured chairsLong table beside the glass wall with the colourful mural behind it

Book an event

NENI Amsterdam — more than just a restaurant and bar. NENI is also the location for all your events. Whether it is for business or private, the former Citroën car garage is the perfect location for parties, receptions, walking dinners, product launches, PR events or for private dinners in our Garden Room or Haya’s room. For bookings, viewings and more information please contact us at events@neni-amsterdam.nl or please call us at +31 6 15287833.

Visit our events page to explore our spaces and discover what’s possible at NENI Amsterdam.

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Life is beautiful. Be part of it!