We came to Haarlem for a day trip and was looking for a place to eat when we saw a sign outside…read morethat said "Dutch Cooking" we passed by and walked around the town and decided to come back to this cute little restaurant. We're so glad we did. Kenny the owner greeted us, and made us feel right at home. He has only been open a few weeks and the placed looked amazing. So charming. Balletje has a very small menu but the food is absolutely amazing, and tastes as close to home made as you can get. Kenny suggested a very nice white wine to go with my dinner. I was pleasantly surprised it was actually really good. (I don't remember the name of it but it was from Australia) I had the Beef Meatball Boerenkool Stew with the "This-Gravy" Sauce, so fresh, and flavorful. The only downside is there are no desserts, yet. I highly recommend eating here, if you are looking for authentic dutch food.

Delicious food, great service, lovely atmosphere, reasonable prices -- what more could you want!…read moreI'm vegetarian and my friend ordered meat. We both enjoyed our meals. The friendly restaurant owner and chef came out to thank us and receive feedback in the meal. :-)

Young Dutch Waitress was very accommodating when told that I don't eat chicken (Viking River Cruise…read more- set Lunch May 27, 2026). When I complemented her on her American English skills, she replied that she cheated, as she was a exchange student in Kentucky for a couple of years. A real nice person, don't hesitate in patronizing this establishment located directly on the town canal.

Exceptional Ambiance , food and service ! Great value ! Best fries we had on this trip ! Healthy…read moreoptions and indulgent options ! Cute neighborhood with shops.

Friendly service. Comfortable atmosphere. Food was unique, fresh, and well-prepared. Loved the mint…read moretea!

A great place for lunch. Enjoy the patio with views of the river and windmill. Salmon sandwich was…read moredelightful.

We order assorted sandwiches and they were all very tasty with fresh ingredients. It is nice…read moreambiance, somewhat atupical because we felt like we we're eating at grandmas place and that is good. The service was courtious, efficient and we git exactly what we ordered.

Great food, rude lunch service. I wasn't sure if it was because we don't speak Dutch, or what the…read moredeal was, but reading other reviews, the lunch service might just be poor.

All I can say is wow......the food is simply wonderful here. Defitely worth a visit, takeout or…read moredelivery. It was definitely a special experience.

From the owner: At Petossi we serve dishes with the best Dutch ingredients combined with exciting and international…read moreflavours. "Dutch game, meat from nearby farms, Nortsea fish from IJmuiden harbor and local vegetables of the season." We serve Dutch cheeses, the best Dutch wines and ofcourse a great assortiment of classic french and international wines.

Great small plates! I've eaten here three times - very late on the patio. The place is as good as…read moreit gets for late night small plates and drinks. I'm sure dinner is just as good. 1 - great service, friendly, English speaking. 2- good food. Delicious (Lekker). Seriously good "bites" for under €4. Gotta try a few! 3 - Great location A non-touristy place. Great location. Don't let the crowds sitting outside intimidate you. There are always places to sit. Great small-bite menu. Good tunes playing too. I even heard an old Chicago remix song. It was hilarious but good. Food is unique and very Lekker.

I came here on a Saturday evening and it was completely packed. I didn't have a reservation so my…read moreparty had to sit outside. It wasn't bad but it was a little cold, fortunately they had the heaters on. I have learned the hard way that Europeans take much longer to cook food than Americans. So I made sure to load up on the appetizers. I ordered the bread (3 euros), peking duck (3 euros, more like a spring roll with duck meat on the inside), salmon tartar (3 euros), and fries (3 euros). Of course, there is no such thing as "free refill" for your soda here in Europe so drink responsibly. I waited for about 40 minutes for my entree to come. I mean, based on European standard, it ain't bad. For entree, I tried the lamb and it was delicious. It came with string beans, mashed potatoes, and some other vegetables. The service was great and the servers were all friendly. Definitely a good meal. Expect to pay about 20 - 40 euros per person for dinner here. Good for both small and large groups. No wifi here but you could pick up the city wifi (weak connections). They take credit cards here. Menus available in both English and Dutch.

This restaurant has a special place in my heart! I stayed at an airbnb right next to De Wandelaar…read moreand talked to the owner a few times during my stay. The interior was very warm and cozy. Most people dining were locals, which was a refreshing and interesting environment that fascinates me when traveling. The food was absolutely amazing - we had the fish entree and steak entree. The fish entree was honestly one of the best seafood dishes that I've ever had, perfectly cooked and with a great balance of flavors. The bearnaise sauce was insanely good as well. The people working here are so sweet and welcoming, and I think that this restaurant really reflects Haarlem as a whole - effortlessly charming and cozy.

Finally had a chance to stop-in to this slightly hidden gem in Haarlem last week for a friend's…read morebirthday dinner and it was really, really nice! We sat outside because it was almost warm enough in Holland ;), and everyone ordered a 3-course option. I had a lentil salad starter that was fantastic, a salmon entree that was good - not quite as cooked as I prefer salmon to be, and a creme brulee for dessert, which was off-the-charts fantastic. OFF. THE. CHARTS. CREME. BRULEE!! The wine selection wasn't quite as good as the food, but not bad. The ambience is perfect in this quiet, church-centered neighborhood, and I can't wait to go back and sit inside - because the interior looks super gezellig! A very good find.

My wife and I were somewhat surprisingly able to get a last-minute reservation here on a Saturday…read morenight. From the look of it, we lucked out. The restaurant is in a cozy and very attractive space in a lively part of town quite close to the Grote Kerk. First impressions were very positive - it's modern and elegant but comfortable. My eyes first went to a blackboard above the window to the kitchen showing their nice list of wines by the glass - four reds and four whites, I believe, all nicely priced at €5. I quite liked the Montepulciano; I always appreciate having more than just a 'house wine' available by the glass. Service was very good. The wait staff of two (one of whom I believe was one of the owners) were genuinely nice without being cloying and attentive without being annoying. It would be a great experience anywhere, but it really stood out from the "do I need to blow a whistle or something to get somebody's attention?" service that I found to be more or less the standard in the Netherlands. Food is served in small courses, but it's not a tapas-style share-with-the-table experience. Instead, it's a way to try more things rather than having a large 'main' course. They recommend about four dishes per person, but you're free to go with fewer or more. You can choose items a la carte, or you can go with a 4, 5, or 6 course 'Chef's Choice' option, which involves dishes not on the a la carte menu. The chef's choice option is somewhat less expensive than ordering a la carte would typically be, presumably due to economies of scale. My wife and I both went with the 4 course 'surprise' menu, which seemed to be a popular choice. Happily, even when choosing that option they are willing to accommodate dietary limitations - my wife does not eat red meat, so they brought her seafood-based options instead. All courses were delicious. The first course of cured scallops (following an amuse bouche and some bread) might have been my favorite, but I would happily have any of them again. The final course was a sweet dessert, though they offered to provide a cheese plate instead for a small surcharge. Presentation was excellent. Even the four course meal was around a three hour affair. It's nice not to be rushed and to have time to enjoy each course thoroughly, though it might not be possible to speed up the meal if you wanted to: the small kitchen staff seemed to be working at full capacity, as each plate is detailed enough to take some time to prepare. Simply be aware that it's not likely to be a quick meal. We were very happy to have had this meal at Mr. & Mrs. as a capstone to our time in the Netherlands, and would certainly return if back in Haarlem.

The place is small but very cozy. Great people and food…read more All the dishes I had (5-course meal) were very good and, therefore, would certainly recommend this place for a High-End Gourmet food experience or just to go with friends and chill out with a glass of wine. It was truly an amazing experience. Very good food and very good service. I will most definitely come back for more! Be sure to Make reservations.

Portions are small but great restaurant to enjoy a wonderful meal. I loved the customer service and…read moreatmosphere here. Yes I would come back again to explore more of their menu. Make sure to make reservation because it seems like a popular place to enjoy a night out for any occasion.

it's located in the building where Douwe Egberts Café used to be. What a cool concept, here you do…read morenot order a starter, dinner, and desert, but instead you order moments. They have moments that you can order all day and then some other moments that are a bit larger (but still not large enough to be an entire meal) for dinner. You can mix an match as many moments as you like in order to create your own meal. It was a unique experience and the quality and presentation of the food was outstanding. There are not many restaurants in the Netherlands that I've been to that could compare in quality and attention to detail.