AL PRIMO PIANO
Italian Restaurant
A family run Italian kitchen above the harbour, with fresh pasta and a warm welcome.
12:00 to 22:00 · Closed Tuesday+31 6 149787231131 AC Volendam, Netherlands
★ 4.8 on Google◆136+ Google reviews◆Authentic Italian kitchen◆Fresh, homemade pasta every day◆Family run by Italians◆On the Volendam harbour◆Illy coffee, Italian style◆Fine Italian wines◆A warm, rustic welcome◆
What our guests say
Loved by our guests
A family kitchen the neighbourhood keeps coming back to. Here's what people are saying.
“We had dinner here with my family, and everything was absolutely delicious! Every dish was perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of natural flavors. The presentation of the food was beautiful. You can see how much attention and care goes into every plate.”
“The food was amazing!!! Everyone was super nice, you can tell everything is fresh and the chef is a true Italian. Definitely the most authentic Italian restaurant I've been to in NL. I suggest getting the pistachio lasagna or the pistachio strozzapreti!”
“A hidden gem in Volendam! Real Italian! Skip the touristy waterfront spots. This gem is run by three Italians serving real, heartfelt cuisine. Every dish is made with care, the wine is outstanding. Best Italian food I've had in Holland.”
“Great restaurant. The food was super fresh and simple with great flavor. Our server was very kind and attentive. Prices super reasonable. The pastas were all great and we raved about the panelle. Highly recommend.”
“Amazing! The food incredible. Long time I don't eat such an amazing pasta. The lasagna also amazing. It's worth the drive there just to eat 👏🏻”
“The food was outstanding, and the service was amazing. Combined with the beautiful lake view and Italian music playing in the background, it truly felt like a trip to Italy.”
“This restaurant is just the cutest! The food is absolutely amazing and the twist of flavors added to each dish is phenomenal. The service was excellent. The waiters are super nice, super helpful and speak multiple languages.”
“My wife and I went to dinner three consecutive nights because we found the true taste of Italian cuisine. Excellent and tasty dishes with a warm welcome. Congratulations to chef Giuseppe and Antonella for the courtesy.”
“I wanted to try their Bolognese lasagna. I was left speechless by the lightness and the right crispness where necessary. I sincerely thank Chef Alfredo, a young Neapolitan chef. Highly recommended.”
“We made a reservation due to the good reviews and were not disappointed. On the menu you'll find dishes not every Italian offers, e.g. strozzapreti with pistachio cream. The food was delicious and plentiful, the service friendly.”
“Excellent Italian restaurant in the village of Volendam. We tried an excellent caponata, scialatielli aglio e olio and scialatielli with mussels, Sicilian cannolo for dessert. Authentic Italian taste in a cozy setting. Highly recommended.”
“Really nice experience. Friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. And you can't miss a good Illy coffee, Italian style. If I return to Holland, I will definitely stay there again.”
“Authentic Italian atmosphere, excellent raw materials cooked and presented with love and experience. Nice people and flawless service.”
“Great food, lovely people, good wine and good atmosphere. Quiet restaurant of an Italian family. Especially the panelle as an appetizer was something special! It was delicious and worth repeating.”
“Very friendly staff, interesting menu and reasonable prices. The pasta with tomato really excellent as that with Bolognese ragù. A great restaurant for those who want to eat well Italian in Volendam.”
“We had dinner here with my family, and everything was absolutely delicious! Every dish was perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of natural flavors. The presentation of the food was beautiful. You can see how much attention and care goes into every plate.”
“The food was amazing!!! Everyone was super nice, you can tell everything is fresh and the chef is a true Italian. Definitely the most authentic Italian restaurant I've been to in NL. I suggest getting the pistachio lasagna or the pistachio strozzapreti!”
“A hidden gem in Volendam! Real Italian! Skip the touristy waterfront spots. This gem is run by three Italians serving real, heartfelt cuisine. Every dish is made with care, the wine is outstanding. Best Italian food I've had in Holland.”
“Great restaurant. The food was super fresh and simple with great flavor. Our server was very kind and attentive. Prices super reasonable. The pastas were all great and we raved about the panelle. Highly recommend.”
“Amazing! The food incredible. Long time I don't eat such an amazing pasta. The lasagna also amazing. It's worth the drive there just to eat 👏🏻”
“The food was outstanding, and the service was amazing. Combined with the beautiful lake view and Italian music playing in the background, it truly felt like a trip to Italy.”
“This restaurant is just the cutest! The food is absolutely amazing and the twist of flavors added to each dish is phenomenal. The service was excellent. The waiters are super nice, super helpful and speak multiple languages.”
“My wife and I went to dinner three consecutive nights because we found the true taste of Italian cuisine. Excellent and tasty dishes with a warm welcome. Congratulations to chef Giuseppe and Antonella for the courtesy.”
“I wanted to try their Bolognese lasagna. I was left speechless by the lightness and the right crispness where necessary. I sincerely thank Chef Alfredo, a young Neapolitan chef. Highly recommended.”
“We made a reservation due to the good reviews and were not disappointed. On the menu you'll find dishes not every Italian offers, e.g. strozzapreti with pistachio cream. The food was delicious and plentiful, the service friendly.”
“Excellent Italian restaurant in the village of Volendam. We tried an excellent caponata, scialatielli aglio e olio and scialatielli with mussels, Sicilian cannolo for dessert. Authentic Italian taste in a cozy setting. Highly recommended.”
“Really nice experience. Friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. And you can't miss a good Illy coffee, Italian style. If I return to Holland, I will definitely stay there again.”
“Authentic Italian atmosphere, excellent raw materials cooked and presented with love and experience. Nice people and flawless service.”
“Great food, lovely people, good wine and good atmosphere. Quiet restaurant of an Italian family. Especially the panelle as an appetizer was something special! It was delicious and worth repeating.”
“Very friendly staff, interesting menu and reasonable prices. The pasta with tomato really excellent as that with Bolognese ragù. A great restaurant for those who want to eat well Italian in Volendam.”
“The restaurant now sits in a beautiful spot overlooking the water. Delicious traditional Italian dishes, everything prepared with love and nice service.”
“A simple, welcoming Italian restaurant with attention to detail, where you can breathe a warm and serene atmosphere right from the entrance. The staff was friendly, helpful and attentive.”
“We felt at home. Warm and welcoming location, tasty and well presented food, very kind service!”
“Italian restaurant really excellent. First quality raw materials and friendly staff. Cozy place where you can feel at home. I highly recommend it.”
“Top Italian! Super good food! The real Italian cuisine with super ingredients! We will definitely be back here.”
“By chance, we came across the restaurant on the internet. Super delicious, authentic food and very attentive and friendly service.”
“Great food, perfect service with great staff that is welcoming and professional. I liked everything. Watching the chef cook was amazing.”
“What a wonderful authentic Italian family restaurant. If you want something other than fish and chips or eel, highly recommended.”
“I discovered this restaurant by chance walking through the streets of Volendam. Great food. Simple flavors as the Italian tradition wants.”
“Great food, very welcoming, typical Italian atmosphere. You'll be greeted with great courtesy. Congratulations to the cook for the food.”
“Such an amazing service with great food quality. The service is excellent and the place is comfortable and nice, lovely staff.”
“High quality cuisine with refined products, pure, quality and outside the usual standards. Great exporters of Italian cuisine abroad.”
“Friendly Italians, very good food, cozy atmosphere and lovely outside on the terrace on the dike.”
“Very good food for a correct price! A great little spot near the harbour to eat authentic Italian.”
“The restaurant now sits in a beautiful spot overlooking the water. Delicious traditional Italian dishes, everything prepared with love and nice service.”
“A simple, welcoming Italian restaurant with attention to detail, where you can breathe a warm and serene atmosphere right from the entrance. The staff was friendly, helpful and attentive.”
“We felt at home. Warm and welcoming location, tasty and well presented food, very kind service!”
“Italian restaurant really excellent. First quality raw materials and friendly staff. Cozy place where you can feel at home. I highly recommend it.”
“Top Italian! Super good food! The real Italian cuisine with super ingredients! We will definitely be back here.”
“By chance, we came across the restaurant on the internet. Super delicious, authentic food and very attentive and friendly service.”
“Great food, perfect service with great staff that is welcoming and professional. I liked everything. Watching the chef cook was amazing.”
“What a wonderful authentic Italian family restaurant. If you want something other than fish and chips or eel, highly recommended.”
“I discovered this restaurant by chance walking through the streets of Volendam. Great food. Simple flavors as the Italian tradition wants.”
“Great food, very welcoming, typical Italian atmosphere. You'll be greeted with great courtesy. Congratulations to the cook for the food.”
“Such an amazing service with great food quality. The service is excellent and the place is comfortable and nice, lovely staff.”
“High quality cuisine with refined products, pure, quality and outside the usual standards. Great exporters of Italian cuisine abroad.”
“Friendly Italians, very good food, cozy atmosphere and lovely outside on the terrace on the dike.”
“Very good food for a correct price! A great little spot near the harbour to eat authentic Italian.”
From our kitchen
Signature Dishes
A few favourites from the menu, made fresh every day.
Linguine con Cozze e Vongole
Pasta fresca con cozze e vongole.
18€
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Pasta fresca al ragù premium.
16€
Gamberoni al Brandy
Gamberoni alla griglia sfumati con brandy, serviti con insalata condita.
27€
Our story
A Tradition of Excellence
Al Primo Piano opened above the harbour in December 2025, under old wooden beams and the glow of a red lamp. We cook the way our family taught us. Fresh pasta, a slow ragù, good olive oil, and the Italian classics we grew up with.
Nothing fussy. Just honest Italian food, generous plates, and a table you won't want to leave.
Our space
Inside Al Primo Piano
A glimpse of the warm, rustic room that awaits you.
In the press
Al Primo Piano in the News
What people are writing about us.
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Read the article →De Stadskrant·Week 27 · 2026 · p.8
Now serving authentic Italian pizza. Our pizzaiolo Domenico, trained in Naples, fires them fresh in our new pizza oven.
Come and see us
Lunch, dinner, or a slow glass of wine as the boats come in. We'd love to set a place for you.
Address
Zuideinde 5
1131 AC Volendam, Netherlands
Hours
12:00 to 22:00
Closed · Tuesday
Contact
+31 6 14978723
Alprimopiano25@gmail.com