La Soirée Amsterdam is a private-dining and event venue at Eerste Weteringdwarsstraat 22, 1017 TN Amsterdam, in the Weteringschans area just east of Leidseplein. Set in a former garage, it arranges made-to-measure lunches and dinners for groups of 15 to 40, pairing clients with a suitable chef, a tailored menu and a carefully designed table setting for business occasions, birthdays and private celebrations.
What to Expect at La Soirée Amsterdam
This is not a conventional restaurant where individuals reserve a table from a fixed à la carte menu. La Soirée is hired for a private occasion: the group, occasion, food preferences and desired mood shape the event. Planning starts with the menu and chef selection, then extends to décor, styling and the table layout. That format suits a company dinner needing privacy as much as a long celebratory lunch with family or friends.
The former-garage setting gives the venue a more distinctive backdrop than a standard hotel function room. Its central canal-belt location makes it practical for groups arriving from offices, museums or hotels around Leidseplein, De Pijp and the Museum Quarter. Share dietary requirements, preferred cuisine, drinks plans, timings and any speeches or entertainment early in the planning process; a bespoke dinner needs more lead time than a regular restaurant reservation.
- Private-group format: Events are designed for lunches and dinners of 15 to 40 guests, giving each booking exclusive focus.
- Custom chef and menu: La Soirée matches the chef and food direction to the host’s taste rather than relying on one fixed house menu.
- Former-garage character: The venue’s industrial-origin space offers an intimate alternative to a conventional dining room.
- Styled table setting: Décor and tablescaping receive dedicated attention, especially useful for milestone celebrations and client entertaining.
- Central Amsterdam base: Eerste Weteringdwarsstraat is close to Weteringcircuit, Leidseplein and the Rijksmuseum district.
La Soirée Amsterdam at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Eerste Weteringdwarsstraat 22, 1017 TN Amsterdam |
| Neighborhood / Area | Weteringschans, between Leidseplein and De Pijp |
| Operating Hours | Daily 9am–6pm for enquiries and planning; event timing is arranged per booking. |
| Admission / Price Range | $$$; private events are quoted individually according to menu, chef, styling and requirements. |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 3 to 5 hours for a private lunch or dinner event |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Weteringcircuit tram stop is nearby; Vijzelgracht Metro Station is within walking distance. Paid street parking is limited. |
| Official Website & Phone | la-soiree.nl; contact the venue online for current telephone details and availability. |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Request availability well ahead of your preferred date, particularly for Thursday through Saturday evenings and December celebrations. Give an accurate guest count and flag vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergy or religious dietary needs during the first menu discussion. Confirm what the proposal includes—food, beverage service, styling, staffing, music and event duration—before finalising the booking. The venue works best when the host treats it as a fully planned group experience, not a last-minute walk-in meal.
For public transport, use the trams at Weteringcircuit or walk from Vijzelgracht on Metro 52; both are useful meeting points for guests coming from Amsterdam Centraal or Zuid. Drivers should not count on kerbside spaces around the narrow central streets and should plan a paid public garage or taxi drop-off instead. Ask La Soirée directly about step-free access, toilet configuration and room layout before confirming if any guest uses a wheelchair or has limited mobility. Café de Wetering is about a minute away, while the Rijksmuseum, Leidseplein and the paths of Vondelpark are all roughly 10 to 15 minutes on foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is La Soirée Amsterdam open, and when should I arrive?
Enquiries and planning are listed daily from 9am to 6pm. Private-event start and finish times are agreed with the host, so guests should follow the invitation rather than expect standard restaurant service hours. For an evening booking, allow extra time for Amsterdam traffic, tram connections and group arrivals.
What does a private dinner at La Soirée cost?
There is no published fixed admission charge or set-menu price: each event receives a tailored quotation. Costs depend on the number of guests, chosen chef and menu, drinks, staffing and décor. Advance booking is essential because the venue is intended for private groups of 15 to 40 guests.
How long should we budget for an event?
Plan on three to five hours for a hosted lunch or dinner, including arrivals, drinks, courses and speeches. A shorter business lunch can be structured more tightly, while a celebration with a longer drinks reception or entertainment should be scheduled with the venue in advance.
Is La Soirée suitable for families and guests with access needs?
Its private format can work well for multigenerational celebrations because the menu, schedule and table plan are arranged for one group. As the site occupies a former garage, access requirements should be discussed before booking; confirm entrance widths, step-free route, accessible toilet availability and space around the dining layout with the event team.
When planning your Amsterdam travel guide or comparing verified event venue and event planner in Amsterdam, pair this stop with standout local spots including Fine Cycling Bike Tours, Dubbeltjespanden, Vondelpark, and Café de Wetering (nearby).
