"Definitely not a goner"…read more.. Lately, I've become more & more charmed by everything French. It might just be an excuse to stop shaving and go all matted axilla jungle. Pardon my French ;p I'm actually quite surprised this cozy bistro doesn't have more people declaring their love for. The guys running this shop are proud of their Lyonnais heritage and rightfully so! La Gone deserves nothing but top ratings! Good French places that offer affordable lunch and take away meals are really hard to come by here in frog country. In fact, I haven't found such in A'dam yet. This place is French hospitality to the max! French and hospitality, who knew? First off, the owner started by asking What, no wine for lunch? My friend at first was a little deterred by the somewhat challenging menu (no concessions made here!) commenting: don't they have anything normal, like without intestines, liver, gizzards, or anything not fatty? What's wrong with you, you you spoiled Peruvian taste buds?! Haven't I taught you anything?! Fat is good, we love fat and we jad'ore even more foie gras!!! What I love about the French cuisine is that even something "safe", like the boeuf bourguignon, is utterly satisfying. Not quite as satisfying as my "salad" though. Think salad is just French for a heap full of buttery sinful foie gras topped by a mountain of gizzards. Never had those before, but I need more of that in my life now! And why not just throw in some extra smoked duck breast, slices of dried giant figs, walnuts & their secret homemade mustard based vinaigrette. I'm sure this salad turned my liver into a hump of adipose tissue. One thing is for sure. The French are definitely not shy of ingesting some fat. And that rilette, sweet mother of ... Perhaps €17-18,50 might seem a little exorbitant for lunch. But hey, if you want quality you have to fork over. Besides, the plate du jour comes with a side salad and the portions are really generous. Trust me, after this, your stomach won't be bothering you for a good couple of hours...Also, the takeaway meals are priced considerably more kind. If I could I would visit here every weekend for a indulgent lunch and take some sweets or a baguette home for a light dinner. You know citron gateau is French for dinner right... p.s the macarons are by far the best I've tasted so far!!!

Very nice place. Good food and service Very authentic…read more If you're like me tired of current food trends: paper breadbaskets Whipped butters. Steaks on wooden boards. This place is for u! Highly recommend

Walking up and down our street with our dog and now also our newborn we get to talk to some of the…read morerestaurant owners of the hood. Now this guy, Patrick, is super friendly and owns the little french café Chez Nicolle on the street and has now expanded the business to a restaurant a few houses down. Patrick is from France and brings authenticity to the place. The french cheese is awesome and the champagne even better. The place is just starting up so the menu is in working progress but being there from the beginning makes it even more exiting. Patrick is also, as we speak, leasing musicians and there will be jazz, accordion electro and what no playing from the basement real soon. All apparently in the comfort of speaking level. I like that. Picture yourself with a glas of superb champagne, french cheese, good friends, jazz and being able to converse. Awesome (I know I'm old inside but don't we all just hate restaurants and bars where the musics makes it impossible to speak to one another?). So I'd just officially like to recommend a place of warmth, good drinks and cheese (have I mention the cheese or what?). Big plus for being located on such a lovely street as well. Great people leaving there, I've heard.

Xvellent food and ambiance. Very authentic French cuisine. We had Tarbot, sliptong and the wine of…read morethe month. We had a great time. Absolute blast

Came here on a whim after seeing it plugged on the website of a local shop, and very glad we did…read more 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!

This place could not have been more perfect. Perfectly cooked and prepared food, cocktail and wine…read morelist, and awesome staff. We didn't order the pancakes until we were all done and had been watching them served all around us. We gave in to temptation and were glad we did. Wow.

My favorite place to have brunch in Den Haag. Delicious food and lovely cozy ambience.read more

Finally -- a Bib Gourmand that actually deserves it in Den Haag!…read more Basaal -- wow. Just wow. This place is, in my humble opinion, the only restaurant in The Hague that truly earns its Bib Gourmand nod from the Michelin Guide. After trying several other spots in town, this one finally hit the mark. The dining room was bright and inviting, with large windows letting in lots of natural light. The decor was simple but charming -- wooden furnishings, shelves filled with cookbooks and chef bios, giving it that cozy, "chef's home library" vibe. I also took it as a good sign that a big table of Japanese tourists were there, clearly enjoying themselves with plenty of wine -- because let's be honest, they usually do their food research well! Now onto the food -- which was spectacular. Here's what we had: Olives Grilled potato bread with olive oil Pommes darphin Beef tartare with Jerusalem artichoke Pork cheek with parsley root Trompette de la Mort Mussels with creamy miso & cider sauce And for dessert -- chocolate ganache with crunchy oats and salted honey caramel. Every single dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully balanced. The beef tartare? One of the best I've ever had. The crispy artichoke bits mixed in with the creamy mayo base underneath -- heavenly. The pommes darphin was perfectly crispy on the outside and just melt-in-your-mouth inside. Even the bread, which we had to order separately, was fantastic -- soft, flavorful, and paired with top-quality olive oil. The restaurant is impressively run by just three people -- two in the kitchen and one handling the entire front of house -- yet everything was smooth and efficient. You can tell they've got their rhythm down. The bill came to around $160 USD, and honestly? Worth every penny. Exceptional food, intimate atmosphere, and service that makes you feel well cared for. If you're in The Hague and want a meal that truly lives up to Michelin's reputation -- this is the one.

Menu is great, plenty of unique and diverse options, every one of the 8 dishes we got was…read moreoutstanding. The staff was super friendly and very helpful, and the restaurant itself is quite charming. Only gripe as that it wasn't nice enough to sit outside on the canal-front terrace. You should make it a point to get here if you're in the area.

I am simply amazed this place does not have a Michelin star, preferably two. The food really is…read morethat good, what a great find; affordable French style food, very friendly/helpful staff and a simple unpretentious restaurant decor all at a very reasonable price. My wife and I had the chef surprise 4 course menu with wine pairing, and what a treat it was. From a very simple cheese and salad amuse bouche, smoked sea bass and mixed fish starter, an incredible house smoked duck breast (with home made fig and nut chutney) and a very interesting rabbit ragu and finally a desert collection; everything was perfect! Wine pairings were also very interesting, all obscure European sourced wines that matched the food perfectly. Including, something I had never heard of before, a pinot grigio from Luxembourg. If you like good, French style, food I strongly suggest you try De Eetkamer. Heck, the next time you are in the Netherlands and you like good food, this place is worth a visit. You may have noticed all my reviews to date on Yelp have been 5 star, this is deliberate. Life is too short to focus on that which does not make us happy. This is why I restrict my reviews to those things/places that make me happy and appreciate life. Sure, I have been to some really dreadful hotels and restaurants, but, like I said, life is too short to spend time thinking and writing about them.

Wow. This entire meal was 5*, from the service to the extremely well thought out 4 course surprise…read more I highly recommend trying. The service was extremely attentive and each course a burst of flavor. I coupled the meal with their suggested wine tastings and loved every glass. Even the tea I ordered at the end came with a tasty biscuit and a side shooter of whip cream and butter scotch.

Friends and I came across this place as we were wandering the neighborhood. The staff is great,…read morefriendly and very very helpful. We sat outside to enjoy some sun and fresh air. There was a great selection of local beers and just a few wines (but I got a Malbec!) I've had a few charcuterie boards in my lifetime, so I can say with confidence that Lokaal is offering the best. Other than how beautifully it's plated, the peppers taste amazing! It's sooooo fresh. Burgers were on the table, Thai chicken curry, and my sous-vide ribs - amazing. The ribs were tender, flavorful (some type of asian zing) and still had the grilled marks for the extra bits of flavor. Not to mention the small salad that comes with it. Fresh and tasty. Details matter folks!

I got the three course 45€ meal, and had: Scallops + potato…read more+ caviar - very nice! Tortellini with forest mushrooms and truffles White truffle ice cream with amaretto Lovely atmosphere and service. The food was lovely but not mind blowingly amazing. I thought the dishes were quite unique.

I was visiting a friend and he saved this restaurant for dinner on our last night, calling it his…read morefavorite spot in all of The Hague. The restaurant is classy and upscale but was vague regarding its specialties. Thankfully, the menu was small enough such that one would expect every item to be exceptional. After just having spent a few days in Paris, we were wary about ordering the meat & cheese platter but found it to be just as good if not better than some of the spots in Paris where we ordered some combination for essentially every meal. The steak was done perfectly with beautiful accompaniments. Dessert was lit on fire in front of us and was both unique and delicious. The wine was great. Entree pricing was the most consistent I have ever seen in a restaurant, the a la carte selections all being the same at 25 euros (not to imply this is a good or bad thing). The service was the hallmark as it was speedy and thoughtful when needed but was mostly relaxed. We found ourselves seldom brashly interrupted. I can't imagine the prices were near what would be considered expensive for the area.

Wonderful service and deliciously beautiful plated food. The execution is Michelin quality, the…read morewine tasting amazing with every dish. The young sommelier told us he has been studying 8 years. His pairing definitely helped elevate each dish. We did the 1/2 glass pour tasting for the 7 course meal. Definitely check out this charming restaurant. The charm is in the food - the restaurant is clean line minimalist I'm decor. The food is French base with a Japanese twist, amazing combo that your palate never expected - but will want more ! 7 course tasting with wine left us very satiated !

Exceptional, always a pleasure my second year in a row, not a better restaurant in Rotterdam.read more

You can always tell a Dutchman but you can't tell him much…read more Or so I thought after a day of meetings at the Company HQ. But our team is a good hardworking group, and our dinner was set for Tapperij at 6:30 PM. This restaurant is located within the Archipelago Area, and at the corner of the Rue De Tapperij Aceh. Tapperij features classic French cuisine with the ambiance of one of the oldest pubs in The Hague (since 1886). The chef also emphasizes seasonal products, preferably on Dutch soil. Our group pretty much had the back room to ourselves. It was cozy, classy, and comfortable, and featured lots of knick knacks (including an old Shell service station pump). The front part of the restaurant also would have been perfect for a romantic dinner with Gayle. We enjoyed a delicious multi-course meal which included Bass, Pheasant, and a lot of good wine. We had a great time talking about mutual interests, our respective country-specific view points (including jokes), and even work issues. And that discussion carried on at the hotel bar after dessert. Maybe it was the Team bonding and the recovery from jet lag, but the Day 2 meetings seemed to flow much better. I returned home with a big work list, but with a better perspective the next time I pick up the phone or send an email. And that most enjoyable meal at Tapperij helped make that all possible.

Lovely little place that's suposedly one of the oldest hospitality locations in the Hague. I had a…read moremore than goos business dinner here recently in the private dining area (in the back). Although the food was very good and orginal and the wine as well, I was a bit disappointed with the breadth of the choice for the three course menu. There were only two very specific dishes per course. The prices were also quite steep compared to the quality of the food (which was great, but not spectacular). Nevertheless, we did really enjoy the wines there (they have wonderfull Rioja from 2009 on the list) and both the dessert and the friandeses (basically a second dessert:-)), were very allealing. Also, the place has a lovely ambiance with a lot of vintage collectors items places into the interior.