Such a cool spot--full of history and amazing food! Definitely worth a visit!! The beer was really…read moregood. I wish the brewery was open but it's open in the summers and you can enjoy a drink by the canal

I never ate there but I went several time for a late after dinner drink.... yes.. out of the bubble…read more(Amsterdam) :) This place is in an old castle right in the center of Utrecht facing the main canal. Really a great setting. They have any kind of drinks but go for the home brewed beer... light, fresh and very very yummy. The ambiance is quite homey and there is also a big fireplace. Very very friendly and happy atmosphere. I really like it.

See my pics. The appetizer was toast, carpaccio, fresh mozzarella with basil and tomato, sambal…read moreolek, cheeses, smoked salmon, frietsaus/mayo, and pumpkin soup. Fantastic. Burger was good too.

Great place! Food is amazing even basic sandwich (Club Claar: chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato,…read moreguacamole, aïoli), burger with jalapeños sauce and Vondole spaghetti yuuuummmyyyyyy! We didn't take picture unfortunately too busy to eat and enjoy! Quantity and quality are joined with good price! Next time I want to try their cheesecake! Service and environment is also great. Highly recommended!

My family went here for dinner our first night in the Netherlands. I was very glad to be able to…read moreget in as a walk-in, but it was pretty quiet early on a rainy Monday evening. I think we were the first to arrive for dinner around five. We quickly settled on the option for a "carte blanche" chef's choice (four courses plus extras for 50 Euro). That sort of dinner is my post-night-flight ideal: Something exciting to keep everyone up late enough to ward off jet-lag, gladly entrusting many of the decisions to someone more awake. They suggested it would be reasonable to split that for two between our family of three, given the kid's smaller appetite, that was definitely the correct call. The meal was phenomenal, every dish was a beautiful blending of textures and flavors. They cleverly paired the dishes for each course. Everything looked perfect, starting with the food, but the whole dining area was a lovely space, including the view into the open kitchen. Even the flower arrangements around the dining room were strikingly beautiful. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. I enjoyed a beer from Utrecht's own Brouwerij Eleven to accompany my meal. Koenraad's selection of beer is smaller than their extensive wine list, but has a reasonable amount of variety. I didn't look at the wine list in detail, but the other parties present seemed pleased with their selections.

My god, their Dutch Angus Burger is the most delicious hamburger I've had in years, and possibly in…read moremy entire life. I ordered it with baked mushrooms and cheese and the whole thing blasted me into a parallel universe where everything tastes amazing. With a still water I paid ~$18 USD and I'd happily do it again. The restaurant itself is inside the Luden Hotel, and it's very classy. There's an enormous old-style chandelier in the center of the dining room, several large fireplaces and tarnished mirrors that provide a large visual space. The service is good, there's a bar inside and a coffee shop with WiFi through the next archway. A+, would eat again!

I went there 3 months ago with a friend. We really enjoyed it. Good value for money…read more Decor is chic, the ceiling is impressing. Food was great, I loved the cauliflower soup and the beef with the red wine sauce. I was slighlty disappointed by the cheesecake we could taste too much the cream cheese rather than lemon. Wine and service were also good.

From the owner: Bij Concours draait alles om ambacht en smaak. Iedere dag wordt er een nieuw verrassend 3 tot 6…read moregangen gangen menu geserveerd, geïnspireerd op het seizoen of vers van de (biologische) markt, uit de tuin of afkomstig van kleinschalige leveranciers met eenzelfde passie voor smaak.

A really nice surprise. Food was surprisingly well prepared, and the tapas where on very nice size,…read moreenough to share. Lots of options, including for vegetarians. Nice environment, average €9, it worth every cent spent there. Service, was fantastic, on time, and very friendly. Definitively I want to go back

Strolling through utrecht on a sunny day, most terraces are crowded. The terrace of 3 vrienden…read morehowever was still empty. We got a wine and bitterballen. The bitterballen were exactly as they should be: crunchy outside, warm inside. We got mustard to go with it, but it seemed to much effort for staff to serve this on the tray. Therefore, one star reduction (3 instead of 4). Service was friendly, dutch standard. Terrace was ideal for people watching.

During my visit I had a chance to try their quiche with kohlrabi and zucchini with a side of…read morepomegranate salad, which perfectly cut into the richness of the pie. The portion was so generous, that it could have easily been a lunch on it's own. But the dish of the day was THE highlight of the experience. It was a modern twist on Stamppot with a home-made rookworst and rich gravy and a truly delicious dish. If you ever want to try this Dutch classic, De Klub is the place to go (if they still have it on the menu). READ MORE ON THE BLOG http://www.nansypop.com/food/de-klub-modern-bistro-with-breakfast-lunch-dinner-at-vechtclub-xl/

A new menu every day with a theme, and totally inventive dishes. This place is one we will remember…read morefor years to come! We went for a Saturday brunch and enjoyed champagne, coffee and a sausage dish with potatoes and zucchini... completely brilliant flavor pairings, just loved every bite!

I love that there is a tea shop near my place. I love even more the passion these two have for tea…read more They know it all! And their teas are premium and you can taste it. First of all, when walking in you are warmly greeted. I was waiting for a friend and so the women showed me the different seating areas to choose from. I love the variety! My favorite is the couch... It could be my living room... Filled with tea :) I mentioned the type of tea I typically enjoy and I was taking through the varieties they had that I might like. There's a wall of tea to explore! We got very educated on how it's premium and the different types. It's not just tea though... They have bites! Either low or no sugar treats that are delicious. I got the jam cookie. So perfect! The tea is the main event though, right? And it was so good. Mine had a taste of honey while my friend's was stronger. Just mention what you like and they will find something right for you. They can also add more water to the pot so you can get sometimes 3-5 pots from the one set of leaves! Also, you are served which I find lovely. I can't wait to go back and take my husband. It was so nice to escape the cold, hang out with a friend in a cosy shop, and have amazing tea.

Ever heard of matcha? Well, it's ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. Hong…read moreTong Wu and his sister Yiemie, the owners of Tea's Delight, know how to treat this ingredient right. They put it in their ice cream, cookies and pancake, one topped with a slice of apple - fresh, slightly sour -and perfectly green cream. Eating this pancake may be a (tiny) sin, but it make's you feel super zen in return. Not only since it's delicious, but also because of the well balanced nature of this place. On the lower ground floor, you'll find the dark yin space, including light teaware made of glass and porcelain. Upstairs you'll find the lighter yang space with dark tea pots on the floor. Add to all this the soft voices of the sweet owners who patiently tell you all about the origins of their loose tea leaves and you'll float to another world. To China where most of their tea comes from. Or to Taiwan where their fabulous Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea is born.