Location: Bilthoven
Top Restaurants in Bilthoven
Bilthoven Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bilthoven
Bilthoven (52°8′N 5°12′E / 52.133°N 5.200°E / 52.133; 5.200) is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of De Bilt. It has a railway station with connections to Utrecht, Amersfoort and Baarn. It is home to the Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM; and to the Union Mundial pro Interlingua, UMI, which promotes Interlingua internationally.
Things to do in Bilthoven
1. De Mauritshoeve
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By waltervp - Devonport, Australia
Location and ambience lovely and on Sunday night was nice and quite. Well thought of Dutch dishes in ample quantity serves. Good selection of dishes catering for all tasted including vegetaria and nice Deserts, also noted especially nice wines on offer.
The main course sized carpacio salad was almost too big for me after the Proef de Mauritshof appetiser which gave us a bit of all their best starters. Can recommend that :)
Reasonably priced and ideally located in leafy surrounds.
Staff patiently waited for us to leave and had no qualms about us sharing Deserts.
2. Wah Nam
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Robert M
As common as Indian Take-away is in the UK, Chinese Take-Away is the thing in Holland! Wah Nan is delicious and serves copious amounts of delightful "Dutchified" Chinese picked up from the back of their restaurant where you'll find the take-away service. The Rijsttafel is probably one of my favorites. Staff and super friendly and enjoy a little chat now and then. On Sunday's and holidays it gets very busy so order in advance!
3. Mooi Zeist
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Moramare - Amstelveen, The Netherlands
Wow, this restaurant - from the inside - truly gives you the impression of being in Indonesia! Everything breaths the tropics.
They offer 2 completly different dining options; the Chef's menu (quality food with an Indonesian touch) or the Indonesian rijsttafel that you would expect from an Indonesian restaurant. We went for the Rijsttafel Bandung; perfect food but way too much. That was a pity. This was also due to the fact that the starter was a full meal on its own.
The service was good and welcoming when we arrived, but lacking when we wanted to pay. Small point to improve.
Others mentioned it as well; the location is really NOT where you would expect the restaurant to be; in the middle of an ugli residential area.
Should you be staying in or around Zeist; go and check this place out yourself!!
4. Wilhelminapark
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By MP_Yurp - Italy
The weather was just too nice to pass up the opportunity to try this place. All outdoor tables were occupied, but as I was alone they managed to find a place for me. (First points.)
Chef's choice (Peter Jobse) menu, reasonably priced, paired with two wines, interesting description - I couldn't resist.
"Amuse bouche" dish of baked bread / crackers accompanied by a foamed butter. Very nice.
Each dish was well balanced, obviously the result of research, trial and effort. Very impressive.
The service was good, especially given the fact that I was 'in excess' of their booking capacity.
The wine pairings were well matched to the dishes.
Overall a very pleasant surprise, an excellent dinner at a reasonable price.
5. San Siro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Matthijs L - Utrecht, The Netherlands
I love good Italian restaurants, especially if situated in my hometown ? San Siro offers high-class Italian food (no pizza) and a very nice atmosphere. Can recommend it to anyone who likes a good night out.
6. C'est Ca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Inspired by the French concept of "Table d'hotes", we serve a different five course menu for our guests, every day. In C'est Ca we always make use of organic meat, MSC certified fish and only purchase fresh seasonal produce for our daily changing dishes. We don't have complicated menus to choose from, but offer a delicious high quality 5 course meal for all to enjoy. Our chef combines the finest seasonal ingredients, to create a delicious French meal, consisting of a starter, a soup, a main course, a cheese platter and a sweet dessert. All homemade of course, to give our guests the ultimate homely feeling you can experience in a foreign restaurant.
Reviewed By Jennelle H
Absolutely loved this experience! They were full but was able to sit us quickly. Our two waitresses were extremely friendly. This restaurant has a surprise menu but they are very attentive to your dietary restrictions. Service was quite slow but the food made up for it, best meal I've ever had!
7. Pandarve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By A S - The Netherlands
Central location with nice Terrace. Simple but solid dishes, but nothing fancy. Efficient and friendly service. Gambas could have had a bit more bite and Tuna steak was a little overcooked. Generous portions. House malbec a bit on the bland side.
8. Restaurant Podium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
With no pretention and full of ambition, a young team is ready to give you the best!Fine international quality cuisine with a focus on the best fresh ingredients.Chef Leon Mazairac and it's team prepare a monthly changing fixed 3 and 7 course menu.Everything is freshly produced, homemade bread and delicate, but recognizable dishes.In a relaxed and correct ambiance, the service staff will take care of all your needs.The sommelier will serve you perfectly matching wines. There is also a great wine list with (natural) european wines, or classic well known domaines.
Reviewed By david b - London, United Kingdom
This is such a beautiful establishment with elegant rooms I was unnecessarily worried that the dinning experience would not live up to expectations.
The chef conducts his preparation with such technique and skill the food was sumptuously presented and tasted better.
Three amuse bouche followed by eel then lobster and brill I was delighted. Each ingredient lovingly sourced, prepared and presented fine dining indeed. Service was informed relaxed attentive and coordinated.
The best meal I have had in Utrecht, Amsterdam and many other countries. This was a culinary tour de force a perfect way to introduce my starving student daughter to oysters, pigeon, sweet breads and good wine.
9. Anak Depok
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Mark S - Scottsdale, Arizona
This restaurant served a wonderful rijsttafel or "rice table", a Dutch Indonesian ensemble of multiple dishes served with rice. About a dozen meat, chicken, vegetable and tofu dishes with an assortment of "hot" spicy, slightly sweet and other sauces and condiments are served to accompany the rice in a family style setting. Although this was my first rijsttafel and i enjoyed it immensely, my Dutch friends assured us it was the best such food in the area. It was a relaxed leisurely dining experience enjoying the many but always complementary tastes. Service was excellent. I would compare the wonderful flavors to a blend of Thai, Indian and Vietnamese.
10. Roberto Gelato
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Italian artisanal ice cream, locally made. Every day at least 26 flavours with one limited edition; mai prima.
Reviewed By RalphUtrecht - Utrecht
Roberto is an icecream lover that has turned his love for icecream into his profession. We visit Roberto's a lot, and reallly every visit we are surprised with another flavour that goes beyond imagination. Stay away from the regular vanilla and strawberry stuff. (You can get that elsewhere). Be surprised by Rabarber with rosemary ice, Aperol ice, Champagne ice and other remarkable surprises. Be prepared for a waiting line. But they are there for a reason ;-)
