Onze Zaak Amsterdam

Onze Zaak is located at Begijnensteeg 8A in Amsterdam-Centrum. Public information describes the establishment primarily as an Italian restaurant and bar. Coffee is part of the offering, but the business does not present itself as an independent specialty coffee bar. This positioning also determines the role of coffee within the concept: as a drink accompanying lunch, dinner, dessert, or a visit to the bar.

A complete list of founders is not publicly recorded. Roel Dijkstra states that he has been the owner of Restaurant Onze Zaak Amsterdam since January 2021. Roel Dijkstra and Tim Reitsma are listed as employees on the company page on LinkedIn. However, the page does not indicate who founded the business.

The exact opening date is not publicly documented. The establishment's Facebook page was created on April 19, 2021. A post on the Instagram account dates back to October 16, 2021. These details provide a timeframe but do not confirm a formal opening date.

The restaurant describes its concept as fine dining with an Italian perspective. Handmade pasta plays a prominent role on the menu. Service includes lunch, drinks, and dinner starting from midday. Chef Mattia Pedroni leads the kitchen. He previously worked in restaurants in London and New York. According to available information, his Italian background forms the foundation of the menu.

Onze Zaak uses coffee from Moto Coffee. The Moto Coffee Bio Espresso Pa Loa Blend No. 5 is visible on social media. Moto Coffee describes this organic blend as a combination of coffee from Brazil and Ethiopia. The blend is intended for espresso and milk-based drinks.

The publicly listed coffee offerings include espresso, americano, cappuccino, and latte. Additionally, the restaurant has featured a matcha latte using products from Moto Coffee. Available communications do not mention a selection of different coffee beans, origins, or rotating single origins.

Coffee also features in the dessert and cocktail offerings. The publicly displayed menu lists an affogato with vanilla ice cream and espresso. Furthermore, an espresso martini is listed, made with vodka, Kahlúa, and espresso. This shows that coffee is used not only as a hot beverage but also as an ingredient.

Manual filter methods are not publicly documented. There is no public information regarding V60, Chemex, AeroPress, or batch brew. Data on espresso machines, grinders, recipes, and water treatment is also missing. As a result, the coffee program can only be assessed based on the listed drinks and the supplier.

The events at Onze Zaak focus primarily on food and wine. Under the banner “Special Evenings & Tastings,” the restaurant hosts evenings featuring a four-course dinner by Mattia Pedroni and a matching wine pairing. Additionally, the establishment offers group lunches, dinners, shared dining, business meetings, and private celebrations.

Public information does not mention coffee tastings, cuppings, barista training, or workshops. Exhibitions and collaborations with local organizations are also not documented. The community-oriented program therefore appears to be primarily linked to restaurant visits, groups, and culinary evenings.

Onze Zaak states that quality and sustainability are prioritized in procurement. According to their own information, ingredients are purchased organically wherever possible. Mentioned suppliers include farm Lindenhoff, dairy farm Zuivelhoeve Elandsgracht, and fish supplier Jan van As.

For coffee, the information from Moto Coffee is primarily available. The Pa Loa Blend is designated as organic. Moto Coffee also publishes a SKAL registration number. Onze Zaak itself does not publish measurable goals for waste, reusable packaging, energy consumption, or CO₂ emissions. Information on payments to coffee farmers is also absent.

Onze Zaak is featured in various public publications and platforms. Unbookables described the Italian menu, Mattia Pedroni's work experience, the wine list, and the location. Theater.nl lists the establishment as a venue with information on menu items and a theater menu.

On June 19, 2026, Onze Zaak ranked 27th in TheFork's Amsterdam Top 50. The platform used the label “Insider” and noted a community selection for that month. Formal culinary awards or an independently confirmed listing in the Michelin Guide are not publicly documented.

The available research reveals a restaurant where espresso holds a supporting role. The organic blend and recognizable basic drinks provide some insight into the coffee provision. However, much data that is often central to specialized coffee bars is missing, such as filter methods, origin information per coffee, brewing recipes, and public coffee events. Therefore, Onze Zaak can factually be categorized as an Italian restaurant and bar with a documented espresso offering.