Came here on a whim after seeing it plugged on the website of a local shop, and very glad we did. We'd had a long day at the Keukenhof and in Leiden's Hortus Botanicus, so I wasn't in the mood for anything too fancy, but still wanted someplace nice. Pastis fit the bill perfectly.
My uncle and I both had the day's featured white wine, and while we waited for our meals, we nibbled on their delicious baguette with beurre fleur de sel. The bread truly tasted like what I've eaten in Paris and Provence. My uncle ordered the poisson du jour (daily fish special), while I had the limande-sole meunière; he said his dish was delicious, and I thorougly enjoyed mine too, especially after a deboning lesson by our server (who I suspect was also the owner, or at least the manager). But the highlight for me was the dessert, a throroughly delicious tarte au citron that was tangy and creamy, with a wonderful, slightly spicy crust, served with a berry coulis.
The service was attentive without being overly solicitous, and the atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming. I am only witholding one star due to the noise level as the restaurant filled up, which is a natural consquence of the tile floor, I'm sure. Can't really be helped, but it does make it a little more difficult to hold a conversation as the wine flows. Recommended! read more