Stopped by on a lark during a bike ride. Wonderfully warm ambience, a 1-Michelin star restaurant…read morewith the food & service to justify it. It's a chilly early spring day and their Lobster Bisque was perfect. The butter is perfect too. Every detail covered. I'll be back for their 37€ prix dice dinner.

This was a phenomenal dinner and truthfully exceeding expectations I had before coming. We visited…read moreabout 1 year ago and I wanted to do something special for my Oma (who has always supported me) so I selected a nice tasting menu close to her home of Baarn. Little did I know this was the restaurant where my Opa proposed to her - what a beautiful surprise!!! The location is remote, peaceful and the grounds of the restaurant are beautiful (including a garden where they grow some of their own produce). The service was attentive, friendly and respectful. We went for the largest tasting menu with wine pairings - the pairings were also very well received (my oma mentioning she did not like red wine much, but after her first taste said "this is pretty good I think I could like this"). The food was truly gorgeous, thoughtful and technique driven without being overbearing. The ingredients were fresh and I still recall (a year later) the langoustine, foie and green apple dish that was the stand out of the night -- that's my kind of surf n' turf. It is experiences like this that remind me why the Michelin guide might be so stingy in cities like Chicago - because the food here was truly on a different level and wildly deserving of a star. DELICIOUS!!!!

In the hart of the Netherlands you will find the very special restaurant Groenland. Apart from…read morecooking with biological products, they combine environmental awareness and sustainability in their entrepreneurship. Even with the construction and the interior design of the restaurant they took these things in account. This and the fact that the food is very pure, makes a trip to the Driebergen more then worthwhile. They also sell the mouthwatering pure chocolate in their little store.

Groenland has an original kitchen, the quality is consistently awesome, and the owner, Niels, is…read moreconstantly trying to improve his place and an awesome host. Which is special as Dutch restaurants often lack an owner who is truly working to make things great. In the summer they have outside seating in a romantic garden. In the winter there's a fireplace inside. Driebergen doesn't have much to offer for foodies but Groenland makes up for it, and is worth the trip.

I am indeed a fan. Lokaal Victoria is nice and cosy place, situated in the centre of beautiful…read moreDutch town, Zeist. I am really happy I passed by it during my short visit in NL. Interior is elegant (but not overwhelmingly elegant), furnished in bright colours. What attracts the attention is a giant wooden table with the top made of one huge piece of trunk. Wow! Atmosphere was almost familiar, you could feel that many people are regulars. Going to the merits, food was great! I ate salmon tartare, deer with mushrooms, potato puree, brussel sprouts and crispy zucchini. It was all so delicious! Creme brulee for dessert was also perfect choice. I take away one star for noise level. It was realy extremely hard to hear anyone there. Besides that - perfect.

See my pics. The appetizer was toast, carpaccio, fresh mozzarella with basil and tomato, sambal…read moreolek, cheeses, smoked salmon, frietsaus/mayo, and pumpkin soup. Fantastic. Burger was good too.

Great place! Food is amazing even basic sandwich (Club Claar: chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato,…read moreguacamole, aïoli), burger with jalapeños sauce and Vondole spaghetti yuuuummmyyyyyy! We didn't take picture unfortunately too busy to eat and enjoy! Quantity and quality are joined with good price! Next time I want to try their cheesecake! Service and environment is also great. Highly recommended!

Such a cool spot--full of history and amazing food! Definitely worth a visit!! The beer was really…read moregood. I wish the brewery was open but it's open in the summers and you can enjoy a drink by the canal

I never ate there but I went several time for a late after dinner drink.... yes.. out of the bubble…read more(Amsterdam) :) This place is in an old castle right in the center of Utrecht facing the main canal. Really a great setting. They have any kind of drinks but go for the home brewed beer... light, fresh and very very yummy. The ambiance is quite homey and there is also a big fireplace. Very very friendly and happy atmosphere. I really like it.