Top 10 restaurants in Leiden, The Netherlands

November 24, 2017 Claudia Navarrete

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.
Things to do in Leiden

1. Artikel 461 Verboden Toegang

Kaiserstraat 7, 2311 GN, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating Dutch, Seafood, European, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch, Late Night +31 71 514 3388
Excellent
37%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 162 reviews

Artikel 461 Verboden Toegang

Reviewed By Chris D - Leiden, The Netherlands

Always a pleasure to find a restaurant that allows you a cosy corner to eat and chat with friends. This restaurant has a lovely old bar next to it where you can have an aperitif and rendezvous and enjoy the views along Rappenburg, one of the loveliest scenes in Leiden. Despite its name Entry Forbidden, Verboden Toegang is the opposite, a delight to enter, a delight to eat well cooked food. The white fish [ I think it was Hake] was perfectly cooked - succulent and tender. The plate of carpaccio of beef was also beautifully displayed and succulent. When food is delicious in texture and flavour then you know there is a good chef.

2. Puur Eten & Drinken

Pieterskerk-Choorsteeg 7-9, 2311 TR, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available Dutch, Seafood, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner HK$8 +31 71 512 0998
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 157 reviews

Puur Eten & Drinken

Reviewed By sue d - Abiquiu

Puur source only from organic proveners. The food is outstanding, surprising, and amusing. Very reasonably priced. Good wine and very friendly staff.

3. El Gaucho

Steenstraat 59A, 2312 BV, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Argentinean, South American, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +31 71 513 2530
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 353 reviews

El Gaucho

Reviewed By Stefano S - Camponogara, Italy

I chose the restaurant El Gaucho after Reading some advises on Tripadvisor and I agree with the general evaluation. The restaurant is warm and very cosy. The menu proposes a large choice of meats, mostly beef, but lamb and pork as well. Portions are correct and the cooking of the meat perfect. The wines from Argentina are tasty and not expensive at all. Saturday evening you must absolutely reserve your table.

4. India Way Tandoori Restaurant

Vrouwenkerk- koorstraat 7, 2312 WP, Leiden, The Netherlands Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +31 71 514 9017
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 231 reviews

India Way Tandoori Restaurant

Reviewed By mikkelarendt - Aarhus, Denmark

Our family loves Indian food and it doesn't get any better than this! We tried four different currys. They were very different yet all exceptionally tasteful.

5. Bistro Noroc

Pieterskerk-Choorsteeg 4 | Pieterskerk -choorsteeg 4, 2311 TR, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating European, Dutch, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch, Brunch HK$71 - HK$220 +31 71 513 0036
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 110 reviews

Bistro Noroc

Gezellige knusse bistro voor de lunch of diner in het historisch hart van leiden

Reviewed By NatashaEdwin - Leiden, The Netherlands

Been here before, situated in the city center of Leiden, in a nice ally with little boutiques, near the beautiful st Pieters church.
Hot and cold lunch menus. We ate a delicious typical Italian caprese salad, freshly made. And a aubergine/ eggplant salad. With freshly squeezed orange juice and good strong espresso. We'll come again!

6. Oudt Leyden

Steenstraat 49, 2312 BV, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Dutch, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +31 71 513 3144
Excellent
48%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 391 reviews

Oudt Leyden

Reviewed By Robin R - Brussels, Belgium

We enjoyed a tasty pancake lunch here, washed down with some good local beer. The pancake menu is very extensive, but there are also some other dishes available too. The pancakes are about 40cm across and served on very large plates decorated with typical blue/white patterns. Service was friendly and nice, although a bit slow at times (we were in a side room and it seemed we were out of sight, out of mind). But overall, a good experience.

7. Restaurant In den Doofpot

Turfmarkt 9, 2312 CE, Leiden, The Netherlands Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi French, Dutch, Seafood, International, European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$243 - HK$487 +31 71 512 2434
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 271 reviews

Restaurant In den Doofpot

High class service, topfood and fine atmosphere. Established in 1997, more than twenty years Leiden's finest!

Reviewed By François M - Brussels, Belgium

Cosy atmosphere, nice creativity, beautiful plates and great food. Service was super nice but could be a tiny bit more professional. Will go back for sure if passing close to Leiden ! Thanks

8. Crabbetje

Saint Aagtenstraat 5, 2312 CA, Leiden, The Netherlands Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Dutch, Seafood, European, Gluten Free Options Dinner HK$126 - HK$212 +31 71 512 8846
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 157 reviews

Crabbetje

Reviewed By Scrapmate - London

We wanted to eat some seafood and also wanted to visit Leiden during our recent visit to Holland. A quick search of TA brought this restaurant up and it didn't fail to impress. It is a small place with an open kitchen and the chef produces everything himself with occasional help from an assistant. It was wonderful to see his methodical and skilled manner of working - none of the rushing around and shouting as you see in kitchens on TV. We discovered that the place has been running for 25 years and this showed in the friendly efficiency in the kitchen area and front of house. Sensing we would be in for an unexpected treat we opted for the 5 course chefs menu which changes according to what is available. We were presented with a selection of starters (the tuna tartare was a standout dish), a prawn dish, scallops, 3 fillets and dessert or cheese. Each item of seafood was cooked to perfection and accompanied by various puréed and foams. Wine is available by the glass which is great when only one of you drinks alcohol and enables you to select different wines for each course. The selection of desserts and cheeses was spot on as well. All-in-all this was a very pleasurable dining experience and I would highly recommend a visit. Due to the size of the place and the fact that there is only the one chef I would advise booking to avoid disappointment.

9. Fratelli

Lange Mare 112, 2312 GV, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +31 71 513 0269
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 249 reviews

Fratelli

Reviewed By Eleni L - Bristol, United Kingdom

Best pesto i have ever had. Fresh, tangy and garlicky. However, me and my two friends had a couple of beers before going there for food. We really did not feel like having more alcohol so we asked for water. The waitress tokd us we had to order at least one drink as "the water is free". Seriously?! What if we dont want alcohol and we dont like soft drinks either?! How much profit did they make from the coca cola we ordered? Quite bizarre.

10. Het Prentenkabinet

Kloksteeg 25, 2311 SK, Leiden, The Netherlands Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol French, Dutch, European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +31 71 512 6666
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 208 reviews

Het Prentenkabinet

Reviewed By RP-Netherlands - Leidschendam, The Netherlands

We had a 4 course meal at this excellent restaurant. The building is very old and has great charm. the interior consists of several smaller rooms with 6-8 tables in each of them, which gives it an intimate feel. Our 4 course meal was very well balanced with delicate flavors, the plating was beautiful and the service was super. We had the wine arrangement accompany the meal, so we got 4 glasses of wine, white and red (with the duck). The wines were served with an explanation not only of the wine itself, but also of the reason why they paired that particular wine with the dish it was served with. All of this doesn't come cheap, but the price is in line with the quality of the food, staff and setting. We will be back, not next week, but when we have something to celebrate!

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