Location: Leiden
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Find out what French restaurants to try in Leiden. Home to the Netherlands’ oldest university and the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden also served as a several-year stop-off between England and the New World for America’s Pilgrim fathers in the early 17th century. Today, lovely Leiden boasts the second-largest Dutch city center after Amsterdam. The National Museum of Antiquities has an impressive collection of Egyptian artifacts. The Hortus Botanicus, established in 1590, was the site of the planting of Holland’s first tulip bulbs in 1593.
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10. Catootje aan de Markt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Restaurant Catootje aan de Markt in Leiden offers fresh and healthy meals from the French-Maroccan cuisine. We have a small menu which changes every season. The dishes are suitable for vegans and vegatarians but also for fish and meat lovers. Our restaura
Reviewed By jeroenjimia
I'd ordered a Lamb Tajine and the food was indeed served in a Tajine pot, thats where the quality ended. The dish dish didn't actually have any Tajine spices and was more a french style dish, oregano, tarragon etc. I don't think they should advertise it as Moroccan when it clearly wasn't. Also, there were only a few tiny pieces of lamb. My girlfriend ordered a potato carrot stew and received what appeared to be beans from a tin.The red house wine (Merlot if I recall correctly) was brilliant!Dear,We'd like to let you know that Restaurant Catootje aan de Markt has a new owner since January First this year.We have a small menu consisting of fresh and healthy meals from the French-Moroccan cuisine. We serve the meals in the right paste and with a smile.we also changed the interior in a clean and homely atmosphere.We realise that you wrote this review a long time ago, but we hope you'll give us another chance and will have dinner at Catootje aan de Markt one day.You are more than welcome.Kind regards,Robby AngenentChef and owner Catootje aan de Markt
9. Grand Cafe Van Buuren
Overall Ratings
3 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By jayceek2013
Just landed to Amsterdam and my friends took me to lunch here last weekend and I had my first ever Poké bowl which was delicious and healthy. The staff were friendly and efficient and food arrived fast. Overall a good experience and nice ambient with Christmas decoration too. Great for family and friends.
8. Bistro Malle Jan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
A French bistro just opened in the center of Leiden. At our place you can dine in a France ambiance with friends and family. We are open every day until late in the evening. With Christmas and New Year's Eve we are open. Closed on New Year's Day.
Reviewed By GiorgiaRov88
I had my Graduation/ Final Dissertation discussion celebration here with my parents. I just love this place because is cozy, calm, quiet and with a very traditional dutch atmosphere. I am so found of the green tablecloths with flower prints and the cats staring at you from the Windows. They serve tasty soups with warm bread and traditional dutch cuisine. Very kind and polite service too.
7. Jeanpagne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Jeanpagne is a French bistro and winebar in the centre of Leiden. We serve pure products at a reasonable price and poor lots of beautifull wines by the glass.
Reviewed By JWellingtonWimpy
We've been here (from Scotland) a few times before and returned again this trip for lunch, champagne then more champagne a few days later. It's lovely and relaxing sitting outside watching people and boats go by, and also inside too when the rain came on. The owner is very friendly and staff are nice. I'd highly recommend visiting Jeanpagne. I wish I was back there right now!
6. Bree56
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Dinner night at Bistro Bree56 is enjoying good food in the philosophy of chef Jeroen van der Holst. Jeroen is a no-nonsense chef. He adds his own twist to classic, proven dishes, but can easily surprise with new flavor combinations as well. Jeroen van der
Reviewed By Mimi C
They offer good food with unique display with good price . Warm atmosphere around. Will go again for sure.
5. Restaurant Jacob
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Restaurant Jacob is Located is names after the chef of the restaurant, Jacob van der Schaaf. You are welcome for a delicious dinner with a glass of wine, but above all to enjoy yourself. The menu consists of delicious appetizers,entremets, main dishes, bu
Reviewed By DaniloWRD
I had dinner here with my Aunt and her husband last Saturday night. The atmosphere was great and the food was superb. We opted for the menu chosen by the restaurant for that night. Each dish was accompanied by a glass of wine that was especially selected by the resident sommelier. The staff member in question was highly knowledgable about why he chose the specific wines and how they complimented the dish. Small portions, but filling once you've had all 4 courses. I'll definitely come back.
4. Het Prentenkabinet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By Peter P
We were 5 couples prebooked for 5 course evening dinner. Arrived on time, seated immediately, water delivered immediately - still or sparkling options. Beautiful fresh baked bread kept coming; wine glasses topped up; service professional and seamless, food courses imaginitive, colourful and delicious. Outdoor seating well lit and comfortable. Sun protection for early part of evening. All dishes introduced and explained. Time between courses perfect. Not busy (Sunday). Works like a Swiss Watch. Adding on the decor, ambience, restrooms, noise level and comfort I find I can't take off any points - so a perfect 10! Well done.
3. Bistro Bord'o
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By peterandanna
We chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel. Having read rather old reviews, we thought the â¬75 per person menu, matching wines to each dish would suit us. It is not our intention to insult the chef but only one dish was well prepared, The red wine served with it was a mismatch.We left thinking that there was neither flair in the cooking nor intuition when choosing wines to accompany the food.The lovely waitress repeated over and over her "set script" to the diners, who appeared to be tourists as we were. We thought it over priced and very pretentious to the point of discomfort.
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2. Suzie's & Van Aken
Overall Ratings
5 based on 102 reviews
Pure ingredients, full of flavor, are key at Suzie's & Van Aken's. "As a Chef and Patissier we work with products whose origin and quality are known to us. Combinations of taste are prepared for you with the utmost precision and attention. Enjoy a culinar
Reviewed By OzioQ8
An eight month old hidden jewel worthy of a Michelin Star. The ingredients are real premium . An innovative cuisine yet sublet and flavorful taste, small and very attentive service I could feel the passion in the food preparation if they they keep that passion a flare soon they will be Michelin rated. I enjoyed every bit it of the experience and I would definitely skip any of the nearby rated restaurants to repeat this dinner.
1. Restaurant In den Doofpot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 352 reviews
High class service, topfood served in a fine, relaxed atmosphere. Established in 1997, more than twenty years Leiden's finest!
Reviewed By SalR298
A great restaurant offering high end food at reasonable prices. We did the â¬80 a head mid week meal not realising that this also included a flight of wines to pair with every course. Water and coffee was complimentary which really gave an overall feeling of exemplary service. Food fantastic and service great and price reasonable. What more can you ask for!Definitely will be going back
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