Joseltio Tapas Café imparts the spirit of true Spanish hospitality. It’s a great spot to dine and enjoy a drink on the patio. As I entered the café, my eyes were immediately drawn to the large “ Serrano” hams, intertwined with strings of dried peppers, hanging over the bar. A good indication that the food would be authentic. The décor was very inviting, all the tables being a dark wood, with splashes of reds and terracotta on the walls. Each table was adorned with an antique silver candelabra, lit even though it was mid-afternoon. We ordered drinks from the friendly server and studied the rather large menu. I was curious about the hams, so wandered over to the bartender and proceeded to pepper him with questions, which he cheerfully answered. As we waited for our first round of Tapas, the bartender suddenly appeared with a basket of fresh, chewy bread and a “present”…a generous plate of the Serrano ham, because I had been so interested in it. Within a few minutes our food began to appear, Drew had chosen the Roquefort salad, presented in endive boats, garnished with whole Brazil nuts, almonds and a mild creamy dressing, and I started with the grilled asparagus served with a small green salad. The asparagus literally melted in my mouth and was very sweet. The honeydew melon, wrapped in proscuitto was alternately sweet and salty and a large enough portion to share. The beef empanada was a flaky turnover stuffed with meat and potato, perfect match for a cold beer. As I contentedly sipped my hot chocolate and baileys, we agreed that this was the best service we had received in two weeks of eating out.

If your looking for great food with friendly, unhurried service, visit Joselito, I will certainly go back again.

On our second visit, the service and food were a little dissappointing, but like a lot of Amsterdam Restaurants, service can be hit and miss. We still reccommend Joselito as a great stop for a casual meal.