We came here on a Saturday evening. The place was packed. I ordered the langoustine appetizer…read morefollowed by the tomahawk steak that I shared with my son. The entree was nice but the tomahawk had no taste while it was overpriced for the provided serving. Service was a bit slow but they were friendly. The menu is limited but provides something for most tastes. Not sure if I want to come back.

Great atmosphere, food was good (recommend the beef tenderloin and white chocolate dessert was…read moreheavenly) and waitress was real attentive and also helped me recharge my phone on her charger. Was suggested by several local colleagues and they were right.

This small Frech restaurant tucked away on a side street in Utrecht has become my favorite place to…read morego for a special or celebratory meal. It's a small restaurant that seats maybe 15-20, so definitely call ahead for a reservation. I've been four times, and only once has there been a waitress serving diners. All of the other occasions the kind chef-owner was the one who did everything. It's so nice to see him in the kitchen preparing and cooking each individual order. The menu is small, usually a choice of out of three starters, three main courses, and a choice of two desserts or cheese platter. Dishes can be ordered individually, but I prefer the prix-fixe option. The menu changes occasionally, but some of my favorite dishes include the escargo, the duck breast with a caramel coriander sauce (omg so good), the lamb shank. I also had what was probably the best cheesecake of my life here, though with that said I've not been disappointed with any of their desserts. The mango tiramisu was another standout option. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Everything is delicious and prepared with such attention to detail that it wows me each time. The owner is incredibly gracious and a true master of his craft.

Had the most extraordinary french meal at this quaint, 12yr old restaurant. A true gem of Utrecht…read more Our group all ordered the prix-fixe menu (reasonably priced at 32E) also given a wonderful wine recommendation by the gentle, attentive owner. Take your date out, or step up your dinner game. Whatever the occasion, this is one to add to the checklist. (Pro-tip: the restaurant is rather small, call or make reservations in advance.) For our first course we had a wonderfully cured, smoked salmon with a creamy salad of bay shrimp. Venison was the main course; perfectly seared over a bed of roasted potatoes and garnished with a refreshing celery root puree. Rounded off by the most divine dessert (we had a choice between a mango sorbet but who can resist warm profiteroles sandwiching vanilla ice cream AND doused in rich chocolate sauce??). Plus they didn't even have to make us choose between rich chocolate sauce or creamy caramel..you get the best of both worlds! What an epiphany. Dreaming of my next visit.

If I am not mistaken, this is the new location of former "Restaurants des Arts" (Boterstraat)…read more It is the location and the beautiful dining room overlooking the gracht that first caught my eye. It looked so nice inside that I tried it first chance I got. It was PERFECT! My family and I spent a lovely evening, in a great place, with the best food I had in a long time. Everyone loved their food. As for me, I went for the beef filet, which in my opinion, is a classic and that can either great or disappointing. Well, it was great!! We also trusted the 'wine of the month' selection and were not disappointed. Crème brûlée as a dessert, another classic, also absolutely on point. Cold under, warm above, crispy crust, exactly as it should be and with an amazing vanilla flavor. On top of the great food and great location, the staff was delightful. Smiling, available and helpful. Un sans faute!

This is an excellent place. No hard struggles through menus, you just get what the cook has made…read more And the cook can cook! We were pleasantly surprised by all the dishes that were served. The combination with the wines was good.

Great restaurant just outside the citycenter. We liked the cosy and friendly athmosphere, but the…read morefood makes this restaurant really recommendable. No menu, just enjoy what the cook prepared for you.

This used to be a really nice restaurant, with good service and great food. Lately, not do good…read more We used to be regulars, but after the last two unsatisfactory visits, we will probably not return.

I found this place on an online article and four of us chose to come here and give it a try. It's…read moreprobably no more than a 3.5 stars for me but I decided to give it 4 stars. The restaurant is nice and cozy with comfortable seating and we were just next to the kitchen as I made a last minute change to the booking. The service started off quickly but was very inconsistent throughout the evening. There was the "upsell lady" who only came to your table to try and get you to order something extra and then disappeared until the next time. We opted for the four course surprise menu and I am glad, as three would have been too little. I still ended up leaving slightly hungry by the end as the restaurant was very stingy with the bread. We were given one small roll when we arrived and nothing more for the rest of the evening. When you have gaps between courses it is always nice to have some bread. The wine list is nice and we had a nice red that was reasonably priced. We also had a well priced Eisweine to end the evening. The first course of smoked salmon and tahini was pretty ordinary but the fish and venison course was nice. The dessert was also very nice and well executed. There was a huge gap between the first and second course and it was a two hour timeline to get a four course meal served which is too long in my opinion. The place was busy but when you offer a surprise menu then you need to prepare the execution accordingly. It's a fairly expensive place but I enjoyed my meal. I would come back here again.

This place is tiny and tucked away in a part of Utrecht that isn't as touristy. Probably caters to…read morelocals so you know it's good. They had a surprisingly good chefs tasting menu with wine pairings. It's a small place so it's worthwhile getting reservations online before you go.

I was biking from Utrecht to Breukelen when I began to feel parched. In the little town of…read moreHaarzuilens, about mid-way, I stumbled past Toetje. Parked my bike, took a shady table outside. Toetje feels like a nice restaurant within a park...in some ways it reminded me of the old Tavern on the Green in NY's Central Park. It's actually an all you can eat Tapas sort of place with beer (Hertog Jan) wine, and cocktails, with a nice relaxing vibe. My waitress was delightful, and after spending €20 including a €2 tip, I was well seated and continued my trip on bicycle. Will definitely make an effort to come back again though, when I'm very hungry and can explore more of the menu! I highly recommend for couples, or a gathering of friends!

Epic food!! Clearly a place that focuses on quality and freshness! I came in late and they…read moreaccommodated as well, and you could tell by how they communicated that the kitchen staff are very dedicated not to just a job, but to the passion behind this restaurant. Very happy... come and enjoy for yourself!

Really nice food, friendly people and a cosy/fancy setting. I loved it!read more

Olive is the best thing going in the neighborhood... Other choices are typical Dutch fare- which is…read morenot to say bad, but they all follow a unwritten menu that is remarkably similar. Olive dares to be different, though culinary freestyle isn't the word, Olive serves a wrap and a burger that more than hold their own against anything around. Olive is a Greek establishment, and food choices reflect that. At lunch, try a delicious Greek salad (choriatiki) or prasopita. The gyro pita is quite nice - the best part is that prices are more than reasonable. I like to kick back outside on the nice terrace with an ouzo and reminisce of finer days in Greece, but when Greece is far away, Olive is a wonderful substitute. (The crew is serious and the chefs in the kitchen are often preparing for often-fully-booked dinners)