our reservation policy (i.e. the fine print)

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we're looking forward to welcoming you at esra!​

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we're a very small restaurant with a very small team, which is why there's a few things to keep in mind when making a reservation with us. nothing drastic - just so that you (and we, too) have the best time possible when you come to visit.

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reservation openings

you can book 30 days into the future (i.e. on february 11 the tables for march 13 are released), between 8.00 and 10.30 in the morning.
 

​a few times a year, the team takes a holiday. our holidays in 2026 (so far) are:

sunday 1 march until wednesday 11 march (reopening thursday 12 march)
saturday 11 april until wednesday 22 april (reopening thursday 23 april)​​​
 

table size

you can book a spot for one person all the way up to four people.

 

if you're a solo diner, we'll reserve a spot on the kitchen counter for you. basically, you'll be hanging out with the cool kids (us) during your meal.

 

for groups of two: you can choose to reserve at the kitchen counter or at a table. did we mention the kitchen counter is where all the cool kids sit? plus, the seats are very comfortable with proper backrests.

 

groups of three and four are automatically booked onto a table. ​

 

allergies and dietary restrictions

we’re a very small restaurant with an even smaller kitchen, and unfortunately, that means we’re not able to accommodate every dietary restriction or allergy. with just two of us cooking, we simply don’t have the capacity to adapt dishes or create one-off alternatives. In some cases, this may mean we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to enjoy the full esra experience — as much as we’d love to!  

what we can accommodate (with advance notice of 72 hours):

- vegetarian diet
- pescatarian diet
- nut allergy
- coeliac disease / gluten intolerance  

what we cannot accommodate (unfortunately, on any menu):  

- dairy allergy or lactose intolerance (especially cream, butter, and soft cheeses)  
- pepper and chilli allergy (including paprika and bell peppers), tomato allergy, onion and garlic allergy  
- sulphur dioxide allergy  
- vegan diet  
- we can't alter dishes on our menu to suit dislikes (such as a dislike for fresh herbs, coriander, garlic, etc.)  

 

if you’re unsure or you'd like to chat, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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cancellation policy

you can cancel up to one day (i.e. 24 hours) before your reservation and we'll return your downpayment to you. you can cancel via the link in your confirmation email.

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questions?​

yes please! hello@esra.amsterdam.​​

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