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From Buenos Aires
to the canal.
A family of grill masters, one parrilla, and a simple idea: bring the unhurried rhythm of an Argentinean sobremesa to central Amsterdam.
"A good cut of meat asks for two things: fire and craft. Both come from the parrilla."
La Colina (“the hill”) is our nod to the Argentinean tradition of asado: slow meat grilled over open flame, in the company of family and good wine. We didn’t invent the technique. We only follow the rules our forebears in Argentina kept.
Our parrilla is stoked an hour before every opening. Only hardwood, never gas, because the fire isn’t a tool; it’s a guest at the table. Cuts arrive whole, dry-aged, and grilled with care over open flame.
The wine list stays close to Mendoza: full-fruited Malbecs from Alma Andina, an aromatic Torrontés and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Phebus, and a Chardonnay from Altos del Condor. A short, considered list — ask our staff and they’ll pair a bottle to whatever you order.
And the most important part: an evening at our parrilla is a conversation, a still life, a glass to linger over. Welcome. Stay a while.
The grill master
Our parrillero grew up with asado and has worked grills in both Argentina and the Netherlands. Every evening he stands at the fire in person: old-school, focused, calm.
Our kitchen
Argentinean cooking, dressed up a little for Amsterdam. Empanadas, ensaladas, traditional soups, and the parrilla, where our best cuts are grilled to the right “a punto”.
Our wines
A short Argentinean wine list, all from Mendoza — Malbec, Torrontés, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay. Our staff will pair a bottle to whatever you order.
An evening at the parrilla.
The story tastes better at the table. Book ahead, or take a look at the cuts first. We’ll keep the fire warm.