Excellent French restaurant in Leiden! I came in and tried the four course meal along with a glass of the house red, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Atmosphere was that of a quaint café(loved the bookshelf stuffed with books), and most of the other diners were couples. The meal started with some bread and olives, along with a complimentary appetizer of some soft cheese covered in rosemary and ensconced between two thin crackers. An interesting dish was served next with beef pâté over beets — not my favorite of the night, but interesting none the less. Next, a dish of small appetizers including lobster, some light sushi roles with a baconesque topping, and some tom yum fluff was served. After that, a fish dish was served, and then a duck breast over duck leg confit. Finally, the meal ended with a dessert consisting of a jellied tart with ice cream and a champagne truffle. Everything was good, and cheese and tea were offered during the meal. Only reason for four stars is the price given the quantity of food — I left full though not overwhelmingly so for just over 43 euros. Pricier than other meals I have had in this town, but worth it!
Ray H.
Tu valoración: 5 San Francisco, CA
Great restaurant. They don’t have a menu. All you have to do is tell them how many courses you want(3 – 5) and if you have any dietary restrictions. This is honestly the best fine dining restaurant in Leiden. It is French cuisine as you can tell by the name and we ended up getting 4 courses. They start you off with a complimentary appetizer. The real appetizer was steak tartare. The next course was a baked sole. The penultimate course(the main) was this exquisite duck breast and it was topped off with a gin and tonic dessert(fruity and creamy). I haven’t been in Leiden for long but hands down this is the best restaurant here if you are willing to spend 40 euros or so on a meal!
Varia M.
Tu valoración: 4 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I came here with a group of friends to celebrate some graduations. We each had the four-course menu. It’s a lovely and laid-back little restaurant, and it is very very very French. It’s quiet but with just enough ambient noise that you can have a proper(not hushed) long conversation. The waiters are patient and attentive. The menu is interesting and clearly put together with attention. However, keep in mind the plus/minus already mentioned here: ITISEXTREMELYSLOW. We got to the restaurant at 8. We left at 11:45. There were no unforeseen delays — that’s just how they roll. It can be nice if you’re prepared for it. I also found the food, while excellent and high-quality, was sometimes a bit too experimental. It seemed more as though the chef was interested in trying out new texture and taste combinations rather than worrying about how the whole thing tastes. But that’s just personal preference, I guess. On the whole it was a wonderful place and a great meal, and this is definitely one of(if not the) best restaurant(s) in Leiden.
Brendon D.
Tu valoración: 5 Long Beach, CA
Amazing experience. Don’t let the fact that this place is on a busy corner packed with commuters heading to the train station and supermarket. As soon as you enter this place, you’ll feel so relaxed and away from the hustle and bustle of the streets/canals outside. We had a 3 course dinner. It was fantastic. The tempo for this dining experience is slow. The service is great. But the overall vibe is to down shift, enjoy the food experience and engage in conversations with your party. Here are the courses we had: 1st: quail and liver 2nd: venison w/mushroom quenelle, root vegetables and baked pear 3rd: desert of gingerbread and sorbet and diced apples with ribbons of chocolate Don’t half step. Come here to experience a proper tempo dinner and soak up the great interior.