I came here with friends who said it was great food. I am staying with them in the Netherlands: I'm not going to call them out. Italian food is something that I understand. I have been to Milan, to Rome. There are great Italian restaurants in New York. The Hague? Please. I expected to grab a snack after.
The special was a pasta with goat cheese and shaved Parmesan cheese. I ordered that to start and an artichoke appetizer as well. When they came, I was a little surprised. Well plated, colorful food. The first bite was a religious experience. I closed my eyes to concentrate. The bite was perfect: not tough but firm; at the same time soft and friendly to my mouth. It may be the best pasta I have ever eaten. Far and away the best, actually.
My main course was a beef dish that was perfectly cooked, sliced but not all the way through. Nicely presented and sauced. Even the carafe of water was delicious: mint and lime and iced cold. Never had that before.
Desert was tiramisu. Friends: I have enjoyed many times over a good tiramisu. I have seen chefs muck it up with frou frou accouterments. I have been served store bought cake on a plate served as home made. I'm saying that I know the tiramisu market. This was an outstanding desert. Again: I closed my eyes to savor the whole experience taking place in my mouth. A delight. A gustatory romance between desert and palate. And a damn fine cup of cappuccino.
The service was professional and courteous. Really top shelf. The table outside on a very empty two lane road (plenty of parking) and was under tall, old trees. The check was painless. With wine, drinks, and coffee and desert it was less than I expected to pay. Especially for food of this caliber.
I am very happy when I am surprised with good food and service. This was one of those times. I am not sure if life will allow me to come back to DenHaag, but if I can, I will come back here.
Strongly recommended. Not to be missed. Worth a detour. read more