Atlas #036 · Oost
De Poldervogel Oost
Buys Ballotstraat 2H, 1098 ND Amsterdam
Photos via Google Maps · De Poldervogel, Eva Lucenet, Elina Nikoleri
Why it's worth the detour
A Watergraafsmeer neighborhood restaurant from host Lisa (ex-De Kas) and chef Bart (Vuurtoreneiland, Reine & La Rue in Melbourne), serving refined comfort food — including a rigatoni alla vodka rarely seen on a Dutch menu.
4.9 rating · 57 reviews
The order
Rigatoni alla vodka
Why we'd go back
- — Chef Bart's fine-dining background (Vuurtoreneiland, Reine & La Rue) shows in comfort food executed with real precision
- — Rigatoni alla vodka singled out by local food press as an unusual, welcome find on the menu
- — Seasonal, locally-sourced cooking paired with European wines from small producers
- — Named for the polder birds once common in Watergraafsmeer — a genuinely neighborhood spot, not a destination import
Restaurant profile
- Chef
- Bart
- Style
- Refined comfort food, seasonal and local
- Drinks
- European wines from small, passionate producers
Address & hours
Buys Ballotstraat 2H, 1098 ND Amsterdam
Good to know
- Late kitchen
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A Watergraafsmeer neighborhood restaurant from host Lisa (ex-De Kas) and chef Bart (Vuurtoreneiland, Reine & La Rue in Melbourne), serving refined comfort food — including a rigatoni alla vodka rarely seen on a Dutch menu.
What should you order?
De Poldervogel's recommended order is Rigatoni alla vodka.
What is it best for?
De Poldervogel is best for eating late.
Who's cooking?
Bart runs the kitchen at De Poldervogel.
Do you need a reservation, or can you walk in?
De Poldervogel's reservation policy isn't specified — see the profile below for what is confirmed.
What's the drinks program like?
De Poldervogel: European wines from small, passionate producers.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
De Poldervogel is in Oost, Amsterdam, at Buys Ballotstraat 2H, 1098 ND Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
Part of the independently curated Atlas Amsterdam guide