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Graphite by Peter Gast

4.5 (167) $$$$ $$$$ Modern, Creative

Description

Summary: Dim lights, modern music, unique seating.

Graphite by Peter Gast offers a rare dining experience in a speakeasy setting, where guests are drawn in by word-of-mouth to enjoy its culinary delights. Tucked away behind a blackened facade on Paardenstraat, this restaurant provides an ambiance of dimmed lighting and contemporary music at a volume that's lively yet unobtrusive. The seating features cozy, half-moon shaped benches, and the menu showcases small portions with expansive flavor profiles. Their signature dish is a vegetable garden centered with ravioli filled with carrot cream, complemented by various types of beets, edible flowers, herbs, and a finishing touch of herbal jus. Another memorable dish is the hamachi paired with ponzu gel, citrus cream, and a cherry blossom kombucha, culminating with a few drops of dill oil. Upon reservation, guests receive a QR code, which leads them to this hidden gem where a cocktail bar awaits before the main dining experience. Graphite by Peter Gast is indeed an intriguing venture, blending traditional methods with creative concepts in an intimate and discreet setting.

Awards

Michelin
1 Star
Recommended
Gault & Millau
3 Toques
3 Toques

Location

Paardenstraat 15III, 1017 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands

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