Location: Nijmegen
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9. Lebowski
We enjoy a tasty glass of wine, but also serve other beverages! And what are drinks delicious foods? We serve Italian style appetizers/ small dishes that are perfect for sharing.
Reviewed By Michael M
Dined here this evening ... friendly ambience on the street and inside. Nice selection of wines and tasty bites. Clearly a wine bar patronized by locals and what better compliment can an owner receive. We enjoyed a nice Spanish Tempranillo along with a tasty charcuterie board and bruschetta. Terrific place ...wish it was closer home.
8. Romagna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By MarcStruik
Hi, yes, me again. During that January visit to Nijmegen (see my review for de Bok), I also visited Romagna. Still a nice cosy Italian restaurant with some authentic recipes. The 'new' owner (who has been there 14 years....) is a true Italian with heart and passion for his business. Worth a visit.
7. Eetlokaal Koks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Original and pure dishes and the relaxed atmosphere have made Eetlokaal Koks (Eetlokaal is Dutch for dining room) an established name in Nijmegen over the last twenty years of our existence. In the lively Bottendaal area, walking distance from Central sta
Reviewed By Richard P
I tried this restaurant whilst staying overnight in a local hotel - it was cold and I couldn't be bothered to walk into the central area of the town. It's a lovely, cosy place, and the welcome is warm. The menu offers fairly standard fare - various meat, fish, salad options, etc, but on my experience this evening the cooking is of a good quality. I particularly enjoyed a main course of catfish (which replaced the menu of cod, which wasn't available) and the chips were fabulous! The prices are very reasonable - around £25.00 for a two course meal with two glasses of wine.I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in the area.
6. De Sjalot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By NHB66
Honesty bides me to say that I usually don't have very high expectations from local restaurants - either the food is not inspiring or the service is lacking, causing the whole dining experience to be a bit lopsided. Fortunately, the experience at De Sjalot could not have been better. The service was excellent - even though our server had only been employed for a few days, her knowledge of the dishes and the cuisine was exceptional, her smile dazzling and her overall demeanor friendly, kind and inviting. The Moroccan-inspired food was superb - each dish, including the complimentary amuse, was beautifully prepared and plated with care and eye for detail. We ate more than we should have, stayed longer than planned and enjoyed every minute of it! You know that a dish is good when, weeks later, you can still picture it in your head and remember exactly how it looked, smelled and tasted. The quality of the ingredients, carefully and locally sourced (the chef has her own vegetable garden), and the love and care that goes into the preparation and plating of these dishes is fantastic and, in my experience, hard to find. Highly recommended.
5. Pasta e Fagioli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By dutchfarmeress
What a lovely surprise this restaurant. I was taking a business relation to diner and I wanted something not too formal and good food. Italian food is something everybody likes. I had the Lunette al tartufo e parmigiano as a starter, oh it was good. Being in the mushroom business I know a bit about dishes with mushrooms... That's why I had the Filetto di manzo al marsala con funghi trifolati, pancetta calabra e indivia belga caramellata as a main course. The meat was prepared just as I asked (medium-rare) and some mushrooms were used that are not too common (shimeji).The service was done by a Dutch lady, speaking Italian as well. I think she may be the wife of the Italian chef/owner of the restaurant. She had a great style, not formal, yet at the same time recognizing it was a business diner. We had a great evening. Will come back!
4. Arsenaal 1824 Grand Cafe & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 389 reviews
Midden in het bruisende centrum van Nijmegen vind je Arsenaal 1824, een prachtig horecabedrijf dat bestaat uit een modern hip Grand Café en sfeervol Restaurant. Het Arsenaal is iedere dag vanaf 11.00 uur geopend en een gezellige plek om samen te komen. Dr
Reviewed By Stephan A
This restaurant not only looks beautiful, they do everything right. The food, the drinks, the staff, the design and the prices.Our group of 60 was not a challenge. At least, that was what it looked like from the customer perspective. I'm sure it must have been a huge team effort to make it look like that.Thank you, we had a great dinner.
3. Ristorante Merano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By roelgrol
This great place is run with charm and dedication by Dimitry and his sister Maria. Although many costumers rushed in this weekend (the weekend of the Nijmegen 4 days marches), they served delicious pasta dishes with Italian charm and great red wines. Highly recommended!
2. Restaurant MANNA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
MANNA has a special global food & fish restaurant. Our kitchen is in full swing from lunch until late evening. Culinary craftsmanship and creativity are the common themes throughout all our meals and small plates. From lunch, high tea and drinks through t
Reviewed By Sandrashoes
Beautiful surroundings and modern decor. We went for the shared fish platter. There was a variety of fish which were cooked to perfection. A super meal at a good price. The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. Booking a table is recommended. Canât wait to return.Dear Sandra,Thank you for your visit and leaving us your review.Looking forward to welcome you back at MANNA.Kind regards,
1. Arsenaal 1824 Grand Cafe & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 389 reviews
Midden in het bruisende centrum van Nijmegen vind je Arsenaal 1824, een prachtig horecabedrijf dat bestaat uit een modern hip Grand Café en sfeervol Restaurant. Het Arsenaal is iedere dag vanaf 11.00 uur geopend en een gezellige plek om samen te komen. Dr
Reviewed By Stephan A
This restaurant not only looks beautiful, they do everything right. The food, the drinks, the staff, the design and the prices.Our group of 60 was not a challenge. At least, that was what it looked like from the customer perspective. I'm sure it must have been a huge team effort to make it look like that.Thank you, we had a great dinner.
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