Simon

Your Amsterdam Welcome

I live in Amsterdam
I speak English, Nederlands
Verified Local host
Response time less than 16 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Originally from Australia, I moved to Amsterdam with my husband 13 years ago. Living in the south of the city gives a real different perspective from what the world knows when they think of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a lot more than you realise!

Join our table for dinner and we can show and discuss all with you!

I live in Amsterdam
I speak English, Nederlands
Verified Local host
Response time less than 16 hours

Book one of my offers in Amsterdam

Let's explore Amsterdam together! As your local guide, I'll show you the best of Amsterdam on a private & personalized tour for you.

Enjoy Amsterdam with Simon
Welcome to our home - The Amsterdam Experience

80 reviews • €185 pp • 3 hours

home dinners

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Reviews

Brad

1 January 2025

Anyone looking to join these guys for a meal are in for a treat! Simon is an amazing cook, and the conversation over lunch was simply the best. If you haven’t tried this experience because you’re afraid of awkwardness, don’t be! They make you feel at home very quickly.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rolando

14 June 2024

Our dinner at Simon and Rain’s home was such a joy. It truly felt like a visit with friends. From the wine and snacks at the beginning as we chatted in their living room to the delicious dinner prepared by Simon, the three hours flew by. Our visit to their home was not only fun, but also provided insights into living in Amsterdam, which really rounded out our trip. I could not recommend this experience for highly.A True Highlight of Our Visit to Amsterdam

Zachary

12 May 2024

My spouse and I had such a wonderful time with Simon and Rein - food and wine were delicious too! Could not recommend more! Great dinner and woncompany

David

25 September 2022

We had a great evening, our hosts were very welcoming. The 3-course dinner and choice of wines were equally delicious! Conversation was interesting and flowed easily, we laughed a lot, the night flew by too quickly! Highly recommend, thanks again.Fun & delicious!

Carson

15 June 2022

We had the BEST time with Simon!! He is an amazing host and chef. Simon made sure we were all comfortable and well taken care of. We will be recommending Simon to everyone we know traveling to Amsterdam!!AMAZING

Meg

9 June 2022

I was a little wary when booking this - dinner with two strangers in their home? But do not hesitate - this is really dinner with two new friends, Simon and Rein! The food was fantastic - shrimp appetizer, lamb, and molten chocolate cake. Then the wine! I *hate* even the smell of wine, but I tried all that they offered and ended up enjoying three glasses! But the best part was the conversation-we could have easily stayed for even longer if we hadn't had an early train! An absolutely fantastic night, and to top it off, they have two delightful dachshunds so I even got to give some dog scratchies! Do not miss this experience!!

Jim

5 June 2022

This was the second time we had been to Amsterdam. We were fortunate enough on the first trip to dine with Simon, his husband, and their two delightful pups. The whole family agreed that since we were returning to Amsterdam, this would be the one experience we would repeat. If you enjoy fine dining, great conversation, and wonderful wine pairings, do not miss this opportunity. I honestly don't know how they manage it... It has been seamless on both trips and a definite highlight of both. We honestly feel like we have a family of new friends in Amsterdam thanks to their hospitality. We do plan to return to Amsterdam in the next year or so, and when we do, we already are planning to see if we can make another dinner engagement with Simon. Even better the second time around...

michael

20 May 2022

First a big thank you to Simon & Rein, for a fantastic evening, with lovely Dutch food and wine. To all of you, that readers, these reviews, if you come to Amsterdam, do not cheat yourself, for a dinner evening with Simon and his husband Rein. Two amazing people, very easy to talk to. Try it.

Fletcher

30 April 2022

We were looking to begin our trip to Amsterdam by eating with locals and getting some insider recommendations on things to do for the rest of our trip. Simon and Rein were absolutely FANTASTIC hosts and we enjoyed every minute of our expereince. Simon was a great cook preparing delicious dishes that exhibited the local flavor. Rein showed us some great local Dutch wines and did not allow our glasses to run empty. Both were fantastic conversationalists and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at their house. We left the experience feeling like we had two new friends in Amsterdam and will certainly be reachign out to Simon and Rein to grab a drink next time we're in the city! Wonderful Hosts

Steve

23 April 2022

Our dinner with Simon and Rein was one of the highlights of our visit to Amsterdam. The wine and food were excellent and the warmth and friendliness of our hosts made us all feel at ease. This is an experience not to be missed if you visit Amsterdam.Wonderful evening.

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