Easily one of the best "let us cook for you" menus in The Netherlands. There is nothing I love more…read morethan stumbling upon a hidden gem restaurant like Benjamin while wandering around the city centre. I'm not going to lie, since coming to The Netherlands, I have missed the bold, inventive and thoroughly delightful menus at restaurants in New York City and San Francisco. To be honest, I never expected to find this in Arnhem - a small city in the East of The Netherlands, but alas - here I am gushing about it. Tucked away just off one of the main streets in the city centre, The Benjamin is the perfect location for a quiet, central dining experience in Arnhem. The decor is bright, modern and cozy. And the staff were so attentive and accommodating. We went for the 4-course surprise menu. I am a huge fan of letting chefs really put their full creativity on display. And this one was exactly as described: surprising, delightful, delicious! I think in The Netherlands they would say "hartstikke lekker". The 4-Course Surprise Menu Course 1: Duck salad with five-spice mayonnaise The dish had subtle Asian-influenced flavours in a light starter. I loved the play of the different textures with the shredded duck and the creamy mayonnaise, and how it was done in such a way that wasn't too heavy. Course 2: Salmon Soup with Tarragon I am baffled by how the chef at Benjamin was able to put so much flavour into this soup! It was amazing. How a salmon soup with no actual chunks of salmon could be packed with so much flavour.. it was incredible! And maybe I am just too much a fan of Tarragon - but wow! It was such a good pair with the salmon. Course 3: Bavette Steak over sweet potato puree, a stilton butter, and fresh figs and turnips I'm going to be honest, by this time we were a little confused at the thought of having steak after a salmon and a duck dish. And to add to the confusion - I was a little dubious when I heard fig, stilton, sweet potato and steak were in this dish. I don't know what kind of magic they are cooking up at Benjamin, but somehow it all made sense when I took a bite into this course. All the different flavours and textures married together perfectly in this dish. The crunch from the turnips and the freshness form the figs with the unbelievably smooth texture of the sweet potato puree, the sharpness of the stilton butter.. amazing! And to top it all off, a perfectly seared Bavette steak that cut like butter. Course 4: Asparagus Ice Cream with basil oil, roasted quinoa and ginger caramel sauce. Desserts like this are what I live for. I love dishes that completely challenge my understanding of what should be savoury and what should be sweet. I have never had an Asparagus dessert, and yet somehow Benjamin left me in awe of what I have been missing in my life. The ice cream was beautifully bright with this very-present flavour of asparagus; a perfect balance between being too shy and too overpowering. The ginger caramel was amazing, so vibrant, so sweet, and a beautiful texture when combined with the crunchy roasted quinoa. And what a surprise to have this delightful burst of fresh basil flavour radiating throughout this dessert! The menu was certainly full of surprises. All in all, it has been a long time since I have dined at a restaurant that had such a strong grasp of flavour, texture and presentation. So much so that they are able to deftly challenge what should and should not be paired together or made into a soup/ dessert / starter, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time dining at Benjamin and strongly recommend it for those foodies looking to broaden their horizons with food. Also, side note: I had one of the best Rose's of my life here. Amazing!

Excellent, The ceviche starter could easily be a signature dish in a Michelin star restaurant. All…read morethe dishes were different, creative and very tasteful. Highly recommended.

Fabulous choice for dinner. Very cozy dining room on a quiet side street…read more The service is super friendly, menu not in English but our very nice waiter explained what was needed. The food was exceptional, reservations a must.

Indeed rowdys comments are just perfect…read more The Chef of the reddende Engel is giving outstanding JOY- to all of his guests!!! My personal favorite Rosemary Sorbet We call it Gaumensex in Germany

Brasserie van den Berg serves fine dining for the casual eater. The candle lit atmosphere and…read moreservice are relaxing at dusk. English and Dutch are on the succinct menu, and the food tastes real fresh. A taste from the 'menu du jour' (menu of the day) is a good way to sample the cuisine here.

Wat een fijn restaurant. Uitgebreide kaart, goede kwaliteit eten en een zeer fijne bediening…read more Als de zon schijnt is er een gezellig terras waar je gerust een paar wijntjes kan gaan nuttigen. Zeker een aanrader als in de buurt bent of als je een reden zoekt om in de buurt te zijn.

1910 Restaurant was unusual for a European restaurant, since it was extremely spacious and…read morecomfortable. Good place for a date. Modern art on the walls, clean lines, friendly service as well. It's a bit pricey, but it's OK for a business trip ;) The food was excellent and the service was prompt.

I am often asked how do I find the places I go....there are several ways. One of them led us to…read moreD'Artagnan and we were not disappointed. We had originally headed to the local family-run Bar Frape but were distressed to find it shuttered. Perhaps because they closed at 2000 and we were there shortly thereafter. Looking south along the river we spotted tables and chairs on the sidewalk so we headed in that direction. What we found was a trendy (and empty) bar that was obviously serving up what we were NOT looking for. That's when we spotted across the street what appeared to be a Eetcafe but upon further inspection found a joint billing itself as a Grand Cafe. Now, typically we steer away from Grand Cafes since our desire to impress is less than at times it should be. We have found Grand Cafes to not have any better food than Eetcafes and usually at twice the price. However, we decided to go outside our box and give it a try....and we are glad we did. Inside the D'Artagnan resembled more an Eetcafe than a Grand. While there was much more spit and polish than most Eets the atmosphere was that warm, comfy gezellig the Dutch are so wild about. We were looking for refreshment and a snack and ended up finding our favorite Dutch gin (2VC) which right then and there told us we were putting the rest of our evening on hold. We ordered the bouillabaisse and the anti pasta. Both excellent choices and between the both of us we could not finish. The bouillabaisse contained succulent portions of langostinos in a delicate seafood/tomato broth. The cheese bread on top was less a compliment than what was intended but good nonetheless. The anti pasta included ham, proscuitto, salami and pepperoni. Plus bread, olives, salad and scrumptious garlic mushrooms. With the exception of the pepperoni which was mealy, it was a great sampler. If you are not familiar with gezellig (gezelligheid) then you need to look it up or better, hang out here for an hour.... We will return.

The place is now called Cabaret Douze, but the ambiance, the service and the food is still amazing!…read moreAte here twice the last few days and the price/quality is simply outstanding. Also worth mentioning is the background music: just love it! Will be back here for sure.

Place to be!!! Great food, discover the chefs menus…read more. Amazing kitchen and a very nice restaurant with a friendly and professional staff and service... Always a pleasure to enjoy quality time in this place... In the summer great seating outside!

One of the best diing experiences we had in Brussels! The food was great and the service was…read moreoutstanding. Huge shoutout to Julian! He reminded us of a combination of Neil Fak (from The Bear) and Lazlow (from What We Do in the Shadows). He was coordinating the line, seating, and gave outstanding recommendations, as well as praise, when we picked our wine. We were quoted about 45 minutes to wait, as they don't take reservations. A two-top opened up inside and Julian was concerned that it would be too hot, so he made me go inside to check first. Thankfully, it was right by the open area leading to outside, so we took it and were seated in about 20 minutes, rather than 45. The place was packed the entire time we were there; its reputation certainly precedes it. Good energy and beautifully decorated with stunning art inside. Carbonades a la Biere (beef stew; 19.45 Euros) is their speciality and was delicious! So reasonably priced for the flavor and te size of the dish! After Julian mentioned that the lamb is the best dish on the menu, there was no question that I was ordering it. Jarret d'Agneau Roti (Roasted Lamb Shank; 27.35 Euros) was so very good! Full of Rosemary and so tender! As Julian was running by, I quickly asked him: "Tiramisu or Tarte Tatin?" No hesitation, he replied, "Tarte Tatin." I wasn't sure if he actually put the order in for us or not, but then it arrived at our table and it was delicious! Pear Tarte (8.65 Euros) with a side of ice cream. Not too sweet, with lovely spices in the pears. Cash only, always a line, but totally worth it!

You likely will see a line for dinner. Don't worry it does go pretty fast and likely faster than…read morewhat they may quote. The stew was fantastic! Tender meat bursting with flavor with some mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. I enjoyed the lamb as well, however a bit too much rosemary for me. Get the pear dessert. The soft and sweet pear coupled with the ice cream was one of the best desserts I've had in some time.

Good classic Belgium food in a warm and quiet environment. Many a late night supper at De Nachtuil.read more

One of my old colleagues recommended I come here for the home style food and told me to make…read morereservations ahead of time as it is a rather popular place. Glad I listened to him on both accounts. Great food, great ambiance, and exceptional service. Really enjoyed the portions and the flavor of the food. Really enjoyed the strong drinks we ordered. Portion sizes were really up my alley as I expect to be getting a good amount of food for the price. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Wonderful service and deliciously beautiful plated food. The execution is Michelin quality, the…read morewine tasting amazing with every dish. The young sommelier told us he has been studying 8 years. His pairing definitely helped elevate each dish. We did the 1/2 glass pour tasting for the 7 course meal. Definitely check out this charming restaurant. The charm is in the food - the restaurant is clean line minimalist I'm decor. The food is French base with a Japanese twist, amazing combo that your palate never expected - but will want more ! 7 course tasting with wine left us very satiated !

Exceptional, always a pleasure my second year in a row, not a better restaurant in Rotterdam.read more

A very pleasant experience, the food was very tasty and enjoyable. Mrs G had the sea bream while I…read morehad a very enjoyable steak special with Bon femme. It had just the right level of spiciness. Heel lekker as they say in the Netherlands. The restaurant was virtually empty!!?? Why?? Perhaps because there have been no Yelp reviews in NINE YEARS. The ambiance was perfect, warm and welcoming - loved it!!

I had a great birthday dinner here yesterday. My mushroom soup to start with was excellent and the…read moretuna main course was amazing. I asked if the tuna was sustainably caught and the waitress could immediately confirm that. Quite impressive! Usually waiters have no idea. The wine we choose was great and almost all wines are sold per glass and bottle. The price quality ratio is quite hard to beat in Rotterdam!