Formosa Argentina
Nieuwezijdskolk 16, 1012 PV Amsterdam
Open now · until 23:00
American€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 8 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 9 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Starters
Choclo con Mantecavegetarian
Corn on the cob with cream butter
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Chorizos Criollos
Grilled sausages according to the original Argentine recipe
estimate≈ 320 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Empanadas de Maïzvegetarian
Two Argentine corn pastries
estimate≈ 380 kcal36 g carbs
Empanadas de Carne
Two Argentine beef pastries
estimate≈ 420 kcal32 g carbs
Coctel de Camaronespescatarian
Prawn cocktail with a creamy whisky sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Carpaccio de Ternera
Thinly sliced raw Argentine beef tenderloin with olive oil, pine nuts and Parmesan
estimate≈ 310 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Calamares Fritospescatarian
Fried squid rings
estimate≈ 350 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Spicy chicken wings
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tapas for 2 people
Tapas Voor 2 personen — Specially selected mixed starter to trigger your senses
estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs
Soups
Sopa de Champiñonesvegetarian
Cream of mushroom soup
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Caldo de Carne
Beef bouillon with vegetables
estimate≈ 150 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Carbonada
Argentine goulash soup
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Sopa de Verdurasvegetarian
Vegetable soup
estimate≈ 120 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Sopa de Pescadopescatarian
Fish soup
estimate≈ 210 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Salads
Ensalada Mixtavegetarian
Iceberg salad with cucumber, tomatoes, olives and onion rings
estimate≈ 160 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada de Tomatesvegetarian
Iceberg salad with tomatoes and onions
estimate≈ 140 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada Verdevegetarian
Iceberg salad with olives and cucumber
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada de Atunpescatarian
Iceberg salad with tuna and onions
estimate≈ 260 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Ensalada 'Formosa'
Chef's special salad
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Argentine Steaks · by weight
Churrasco de Cuadril
20.25
Argentine rump steak
estimate≈ 650 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Bife de Chorizo
23.00
Argentine entrecote
estimate≈ 750 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Bife de Lomo
26.00
Argentine tenderloin
estimate≈ 550 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
El Gringo
25.00
Argentine rib-eye
estimate≈ 800 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Bife Ancho con Hueso
T-bone steak
estimate≈ 700 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Complete Steak Menus
Churrasco de Champiñones
250gr Churrasco de Champiñones — 250g Argentine sirloin steak with mushroom sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Bife de Chorizo al Ajo
250gr Bife de Chorizo al Ajo — 250g Argentine entrecote with garlic sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Bife de Lomo con Chimichurri
250gr Bife de Lomo con Chimichurri — 250g Argentine tenderloin with chimichurri
estimate≈ 580 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
El Gringo de Pimienta
300gr El Gringo de Pimienta — 300g Argentine rib-eye with pepper sauce
estimate≈ 850 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Main Courses from the Grill
Costillas de Cordero
Grilled lamb chops
estimate≈ 600 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tres Carnes
Sirloin, entrecote and tenderloin
estimate≈ 900 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Bife y Cerdo
100g sirloin, 100g entrecote and spare ribs
estimate≈ 850 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Lomo y Gambas
200g Argentine tenderloin with two grilled king prawns
estimate≈ 650 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Pollo Suprema
Chicken fillet with cream sauce
estimate≈ 600 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Costillas de Cerdo
Costillas de Cerdo 450 gr — 450g grilled spare ribs
estimate≈ 950 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Skewers
Brochette de Pollo
Chicken fillet skewer
estimate≈ 350 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Brochette Formosa
Argentine beef skewer with onions and peppers
estimate≈ 450 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Fish & Prawns
Plato de Salmonpescatarian
Grilled salmon fillet with herb butter
estimate≈ 550 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Gambas Gigantespescatarian
Six king prawns with garlic sauce
estimate≈ 400 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Atun al Ajopescatarian
Tuna steak with garlic sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Pescado Mixtapescatarian
Chef's special mixed fish
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Vegetarian
Plato Vegetarianovegetarian
Vegetarian dish according to the chef's fantasy
estimate≈ 450 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 86
Side Dishes
Papas Fritasvegetarian
Steakhouse fries
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbs
Papa Asadavegetarian
Baked potato with butter, herb butter or sour cream
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Arroz Criollovegan
Warm rice
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
Bocadillo con Mantecavegetarian
Baguette with garlic
estimate≈ 280 kcal30 g carbs
Aros de Cebolla Fritosvegetarian
Fried onion rings
estimate≈ 350 kcal35 g carbs
Verdurasvegetarian
Mixed vegetables
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Champiñones a la Planchavegetarian
Grilled mushrooms
estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tomates Asadosvegetarian, vegan
Grilled tomatoes
estimate≈ 80 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Patatas Dulces Fritasvegetarian, vegan
Sweet potato fries
estimate≈ 380 kcal40 g carbs
Sauces
Sauces
Pepersaus / Knoflooksaus / Champignonsaus / BBQ saus / Tomatensaus / Chimichurri saus — Pepper / Garlic / Mushroom / BBQ / Tomato / Chimichurri sauce
estimate≈ 60 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Mixed Grill for Two · tableside
Mixed Grill
38.00
Complete meat assortment of 500g p.p. served on a table grill for 2 people
estimate≈ 1200 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
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How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers plenty of meat and fish without carbohydrates. The steaks and grilled fish are excellent choices.
44 diabetes-friendly · 54 dishes
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- Address
- Nieuwezijdskolk 16, 1012 PV Amsterdam
- Hours
- Mon12:00–23:00Tue12:00–23:00Wed12:00–23:00Thu12:00–23:00Fri12:00–23:00Sat12:00–23:00Sun12:00–23:00Kitchen closes 22:30
- Contact
- +31686171515 info@formosa-argentina.com
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), formosa-argentina.nl/