Where to eat French food in Gouda: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 20, 2020 Karren Gelb

Find out what French restaurants to try in Gouda. Lying about 15 miles northeast of Rotterdam, Gouda is most famous for its eponymous cheese. One of its most prized attractions, De Waag on the town square, was once a weighing house for cheese traders and now features an exhibit detailing the entire cheese making process. Also on the square is the 15th-century town hall, one of the oldest in the Netherlands. On Thursday mornings during the summer, the town’s Markt turns back into a traditional cheese market, something not to be missed.
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10. Mallemolen

Oosthaven 72, 2801 PG Gouda The Netherlands French, Dutch, European, Seafood Dinner Reservations, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Seating +31 182 515 430 http://restaurantdemallemolen.nl
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4 based on 36 reviews

Mallemolen

Reviewed By fritzvr

Xmas dinner on the 26th Dec 2013. Set menu. It was PHENOMENAL. There were 6 of us. Wine pared with the food was perfect. Fantastic to see a South African wine, homesick!Have to go back and try a la carte. Fantastic people, friendly reception and great service. Thanx for a memorable evening.

9. La Oliva

Markt 16, 2801 JH Gouda The Netherlands European, Italian, French, Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Table Service, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +31 182 607 276 http://www.laoliva-gouda.nl
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4 based on 36 reviews

La Oliva

Reviewed By anne e

Was in Gouda for the day and thought this place looked nice! Only another 2 people in it so wasn't sure if that was a good sign. We ordered a burger and frites, and the lady who served us said it was the speciality. We ordered 2 glasses of rose wine which was priced at 4.50 euro a glass, but there was do little I thought we were to taste it first. Anyway the burger came freshly made and was piping hot and delicious and the frites were great too! A huge portion as it included lettuce tomato onion etc. Reasonably priced at 7.50 euro, all in all excellent, and a nice relaxed atmosphere.

8. LF Gouda

Hoge Gouwe 189, 2801 LE Gouda The Netherlands French, International, Dutch, European Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi [email protected] +31 182 231 251 http://www.lfgouda.nl/
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4 based on 279 reviews

LF Gouda

Reviewed By bertyv

We went on a Saturday evening making a booking at very short notice. Booking is needed on many nights. We failed to get in on our previous 2 attempts. The staff are very welcoming. We arrived a little early for our table and were seated at the bar with a drink on the house while we waited for our table to clear. The food was excellent with one of the best burgers I have had anywhere. The entrecote was also beautifully cooked. The grand dessert which we shared was magnificent with seven different mini desserts.Excellent review. Very happy with.Thank you.

7. Brasserie Copper

Markt 26, 2801 JJ Gouda The Netherlands International, French, American, Dutch, European, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +31 182 605 597 http://www.brasseriecopper.nl
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4 based on 41 reviews

Brasserie Copper

Brasserie Copper is ontstaan door mensen met een grote passie voor horeca. Naast een grote liefde voor eten en drinken, draait het ons uiteindelijk om de gast. Wij bieden onze gast service met een lach, beleving en een echt avondje uit! Een all-day restau

Reviewed By Pietervhnl

Very cool brasserie, nicely decorated in an industrial setting, with wooden floor and tables. The menu is very good and the food is of high quality, but at reasonable prices. Check out their special grill items! Also, the winelist is great, with a few surprising wines... service is excellent, very friendly and attentive ladies. This is the place to eat or sip a glass of beer or wine in Gouda!

6. Buiten Eten + Drinken

Oosthaven 23A, 2801 PC Gouda The Netherlands European, French, Dutch, International, Mediterranean Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Table Service [email protected] +31 182 524 884 http://www.buitenetenendrinken.nl/Default.aspx?tabid=225
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4 based on 83 reviews

Buiten Eten + Drinken

Reviewed By dutchy-abroad

The restaurant is situated along one of the canals in Gouda and has a traditional interior with a wooden floor and a fireplace. The food is of a good quality and according to some of our group the vegetarian main dishes are very good. The difference for me between very good and excellent is the lack of the wow factor, of the surprise in taste and presentation. The service is friendly and professional. It was for instance possible for them that we could order a dessert that's not at the menu: a little of this (sweet desserts) and a little cheese. Top! With regard to the wine I would suggest the antinori.

5. Aga Kookhuis Jantrus

Naaierstraat 9 Centrum, 2801 NE Gouda The Netherlands Dutch, Italian, French, Lebanese, Mediterranean, European, Asian, Diner, Indonesian Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Table Service, Private Dining, Seating [email protected] +31 6 22254064 https://www.facebook.com/AgaKookhuisJantrus/
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5 based on 36 reviews

Aga Kookhuis Jantrus

For 23 years Jantrus is a Private Dining Restaurant with character in Gouda. Dining. Only and exclusive with your own company. Diners from 8 people (max 18) by appointment / reservation. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we use a minimum of 8 people. Friday

Reviewed By laylasofie

We participated the pleasant concept of

. There was one big table with about 20 people who all like nice food, good wines and AGA Cookers. Arthur is a wonderful cook and Marjan his wife is the perfect host. The place is authentic and cosy. Private dining or participating in this Table d'hôte are the only ways to eat at this place. Personally we would have appreciated a bigger portion of vegetables and sharing cheese plate per 4 instead of per 6 persons would have been more convenient. A lovely place in a nice town. Hoi Layla, lang geleden jullie recensie. Maar ontzettend bedankt. We wisten niet dat wij op recensies konden reageren. Vandaar nu een verlaten. We hebben gisteravond weer een table dhote avond gehad en dachten daarbij ook aan jullie. Hoe gaat het met jullie. Als jullie prachtige wijngaard zover is dat jullie trotse eigenaren zijn van mooie flessen wijn dan zullen wij deze met volle trots gaan schenken en hopen dat jullie er dan een keer bij zijn om de juiste uitleg en het verhaal erbij te kunnen vertellen. Hartelijke groet, Marjan en Arthur Aga Kookhuis Jantrus

4. Jean Marie

Oude brugweg 4, 2808 NP Gouda The Netherlands Dutch, Seafood, European, Central European, French Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +31 182 516 262 http://www.jean-marie.nl
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4 based on 111 reviews

Jean Marie

Reviewed By Kees K

Because of my birthday the kids and I had a marvelous dinner here.The card has a nice choice of food where you really see the love for cooking.We all had a different choice from the selection.Because I had to drive the wine selection was not done for me.The restaurant is very cosy.The staff is friendly and attentive.The time flies while you enjoy your meal.For sure this a restaurant to go back to.

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3. LF Gouda

Hoge Gouwe 189, 2801 LE Gouda The Netherlands French, International, Dutch, European Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi [email protected] +31 182 231 251 http://www.lfgouda.nl/
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4 based on 279 reviews

LF Gouda

Reviewed By bertyv

We went on a Saturday evening making a booking at very short notice. Booking is needed on many nights. We failed to get in on our previous 2 attempts. The staff are very welcoming. We arrived a little early for our table and were seated at the bar with a drink on the house while we waited for our table to clear. The food was excellent with one of the best burgers I have had anywhere. The entrecote was also beautifully cooked. The grand dessert which we shared was magnificent with seven different mini desserts.Excellent review. Very happy with.Thank you.

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2. Bij Ons

Koster Gijzensteeg 5, 2801 JV Gouda The Netherlands French, Dutch, Seafood, European, Central European Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +31 182 528 007 http://restaurantbijons.nl/
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4 based on 173 reviews

Bij Ons

Reviewed By NZToniD

This restaurant was recommended by my sister and brother in law. We arrived without a reservation but were able to get a table. The waiting staff was excellent and the food was good and reasonably priced. The portions of the mains were however on the small side and it pays to get an entrée or some sides if you are hungry. Try the Texels Wit beer when you are there.

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1. De Munt

Marktstraat 3, 2411 BE Bodegraven The Netherlands Dutch, Fusion, French, European Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +31 85 487 0330 http://www.demuntbodegraven.nl/
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4 based on 39 reviews

De Munt

THE place to be De munt food • drinks! Good coffee, homemade pastry, best lunches, nice drinks, good food and the best gin tonics and cocktails! Good quality, meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan. De Munt has it all! De Munt is situated in an old bank building.

Reviewed By hermans993

This is a very nice restaurant in many respects. The interior is very nice and excellent service. I think the chef also really knows how to cook as shown by the good taste of several of the dishes, with special compliments for the French fries. However, some serious problems need to be fixed. An almost complete lack of healthy vegetables is nowadays hardly acceptable anymore. Furthermore, all dishes were far too high on calories, e.g. the pumpkin soup, and especially the dessert was completely over the top with too much cookies and other stuffing ingredients. So if they adapt to modern times and give much more attention to healthy ingredients, that by the way most often can also taste great, this restaurant has a great future.

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