Pasta e Basta is a Dutch institution. Owner Hans Duijf takes pride in his singers who entertain diners with high-class performances of opera classics and contemporary songs that really get the audience involved. The food can be described as Italian pasta dishes with a big selection of anti pasta under the lid of the baby grand piano! A comprehensive wine list is also available. Many music stars and personalities have played here for free on their visits to Amsterdam including Bill Clinton, the late Luciano Parvarotti, who described this restaurant as his European favourite, and George Benson, who provided a free concert for loads of gobsmacked diners.