Couldn't agree more with all the positive reviews! Small bistro with only 9 tables inside and the…read morechef delivers your meal personally. We had the house special with a nice glass of pinot noir. Highly recommend

This cute little restaurant was our favorite dining experience during our travels through the…read moreNetherlands. I'm so glad we found this place. We ate every morsel of starter, entrees and dessert. We arrived for early dinner but it looks like they serve lunch too.

Great beers, delicious burgers, super service! Our group of 10 had an awesome time! We tried…read morefantastic beers from all over Europe & even some from great USA breweries!

With 20 taps, Stadsbrouwhuis is one of the latest and greatest additions to the Leiden craft beer…read morescene. Their beer selection reliably features several conventional Brand beers, but venturing beer geeks will surely find a brew they've never seen in one of the quickly rotating taps. In addition to serving up a variety of local and international beers, Stadsbrouwhuis also brews their own tasteful ales. Though their (very affordable) vegetarian dishes won't fill you up for a night of drinking, their crunchy and thickly sliced French fries do a fine job. We've only seen (rather than tasted) their other food from a distance, but everything looks like a well-made and inspired fusion of styles. As for their snacks: they're on the pricey side but very generous. Finally, the friendly staff is always excited to help you in beer-mergency situations. And in the rare occasion that their descriptions don't trigger your taste buds, you're always welcome to have a free taste. All in all, Stadsbrouwhuis is ideal for adventurous tasting and memorable conversations. But if you just have time to drop by on your way to a social event, be sure to pick up a swing-top bottle that's filled with anything from tap.

We had a really good lunch here. The Parmesan fries were fantastic and our Kroketten Broodje were…read moregreat too. Our server was friendly and helpful and our food arrived quickly. The atmosphere in the old building was very nice.

Came here for lunch while visiting the city. Beautiful old building converted into a restaurant in…read more2015. Service was fast and friendly. Menu consists of different sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps, etc. Tried their chicken club sandwich and it was delicious! Side note - comes with the skinniest shoe string fries, not your typical dutch fries so you need to ask for that separately. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Would definitely come back here if in the area again. Lekker!

I loved the food here! It was my first introduction to Indonesian food, but I went twice during my…read moretrip to Leiden. The first night I had the lontong surakarta - cubes of sticky rice, chicken in a sweet-spicy sauce, vegetables, with toasted coconut and peanuts to sprinkle over it. There was far more food than I could eat, and 14 euro wasn't unreasonable. The second night, I went with a group, and we got the rijsttafel (not sure if it was the 12 or 18-dish version). There was a lot of food - we didn't come close to eating it all - and a good variety of dishes (even the vegetarians got plenty to eat), but I actually liked the lontong surakarta much better. The spekkoek was pretty good, though. The atmosphere isn't great. Tables are packed very close together (such that you often get bumped by a server or someone at another table), and it gets very noisy at dinnertime, since it seems to be a popular restaurant. I ate there the first night around 6pm, and it wasn't a problem finding a table that early. It did seem unusual that I was sitting by myself, though.

This is one of the better restaurants in Leiden!…read more The tables have starters of krupuk (prawn crackers) and a spicy dip which is delicious. Main dishes are pricey, but portions are huge. Two people can easily split one of the chicken dishes since they come with 3 sides as well. I recommend the Ayam Opor Surakarata - super tender pieces of chicken cooked in coconut milk. The vegetables on the side are eggplant, tofu with green beans, and cucumbers. Service was good and we've always been able to walk in without reservations.

Very nice steak house in the lovely city of Leiden. The atmosphere was very cozy. The food was…read morereally top notch. And an excellent variety of gin & tonics cocktails. The staff were so friendly and made sure we had a wonderful evening. We will be going back :)

The dinner was part of my trip for the Leiden Marathon and birthday gift to myself (5/26). It was…read morealso a big opportunity to meet some fellow Facebook runners of whom I'd never met in person before. Since we were only together briefly, my fellow Facebook/Runkeeper friends wanted to celebrate. This restaurant is a really nice steak house, but I'm vegetarian. (This wasn't my choice and I didn't know of any options, being a visitor. So yes, they pulled a vegetarian into a meat house. I suppose if they ever visit the States, I'll make them eat brussel sprouts lol.) Other than the Catch of the Day option, there was the risotto on the menu. I must say it was an excellent choice because the taste was exceptional! When they found out that it was my birthday (I guess it was a given due to loud singing), our beautiful server gave me a gift of their award winning house gin and a bottle of tonic. While I'm not really a gin drinker, I've not decided what to do with it yet. It will keep for now. That was really nice of them. The atmosphere is low key and casual. We had a great time. If you're a meat eater, and in accordance with comments from the carnivores in my group, I'd recommend this place for dining when you're in the vicinity of Leiden. Cheers! #leidenmarathon #wilworksUK

Best bakery in Leiden, hands down. Real french bread. The line of customers waiting, that snakes…read moreover the bridge and down the canal on a Saturday, says it all.

Best little bakery in this quaint downtown. We enjoyed almond croissants and coffee for breakfast…read more Everyone agreed they errr the best we've EVER tasted. We also bought some homemade jams- apricot and rhubarb. Both were terrific. We don't speak Dutch and could easily communicate with the employees. If we ever get back to the Netherlands, you can be sure we will be visiting Mamie Gourmande!

Situated on a picturesque canal bank, 10 minutes away from Leiden's central train station, this is…read morean extraordinary restaurant well worth the 25 minute train ride from Amsterdam. The service is friendly, with knowledgeable and English speaking staff. In den Doofpot boasts an expansive wine list starting with €35 bottles and climbing over €1500 for the finer Petreus. The menu includes creative dishes and appetizers to order a la carte. On our visit in late June 2011, my wife and I tried the "surprise" menu: a 4 course meal that changes daily to include fresh market items purveyed by the chef. Our courses included house-smoked salmon in rice paper, served with champagne foam, and chilled lobster; poached cod with a perfectly grilled prawn, served over beet mousse; seared fillet served over pumpkin chutney and grilled vegetables; and ice cream of forest fruits accompanied by mousse made of the same berries as well. We had a nice, oakey chardonnay from Auxey-Duresses that was an excellent pairing even for the meat. The total for two people came to about €150. Getting to this restaurant from Amsterdam is straight forward. A round trip for two, from Amsterdam's Central Station to Leiden's Central Station cost €18 in second class. There are several trains every hour connecting the two cities; tickets are valid on all trains between the cities. From the train station walk across the plaza, toward the canal, towards the main market square and you'll find the restaurant right away. Google maps is an accurate source of walking directions as well.

Beautiful setting, superbly prepared food, expert service, an incredibly knowledgeable sommelier…read morewho is helpful in several languages. As expensive as one would expect. They were understanding and accommodating about my gluten sensitivity. The only negative is the narrowness of the menu. No fowl, no pork, no lamb, mostly beef and nary a vegetable, soup, or salad to be found.

All the other places on the water looked a bit cheesy and touristy, except for this one. This is…read moredefinitely the go to place if you want a water view. Ambiance is very nice (feels like upscale French inside), but the prices are reasonable. The croques take about 30 minutes to make (they do the béchamel from scratch). But they are totally worth the wait (and only around 5 or 6 euros each). The wine is reasonably priced (4 to 5 euros for most glasses). Great place for lunch (probably dinner too).

The white wines here are very good and inexpensive. Also enjoyed a very good salad nicoise and a…read morefabulous cheese plate. There was ample outdoor seating to gaze out at the canal or to just watch folks wander by. Worth a visit if in Leiden.