Ambiance was great. Food was delicious and hospitality was excellent.read more

I was here for 8 nights in one of the "BergOss" rooms. Modern, comfortable beds, spacious and very…read moreclean. There staff is very service oriented and friendly. Breakfast is tasty and they have the best bread. Love this place.

Easily one of the best "let us cook for you" menus in The Netherlands. There is nothing I love more…read morethan stumbling upon a hidden gem restaurant like Benjamin while wandering around the city centre. I'm not going to lie, since coming to The Netherlands, I have missed the bold, inventive and thoroughly delightful menus at restaurants in New York City and San Francisco. To be honest, I never expected to find this in Arnhem - a small city in the East of The Netherlands, but alas - here I am gushing about it. Tucked away just off one of the main streets in the city centre, The Benjamin is the perfect location for a quiet, central dining experience in Arnhem. The decor is bright, modern and cozy. And the staff were so attentive and accommodating. We went for the 4-course surprise menu. I am a huge fan of letting chefs really put their full creativity on display. And this one was exactly as described: surprising, delightful, delicious! I think in The Netherlands they would say "hartstikke lekker". The 4-Course Surprise Menu Course 1: Duck salad with five-spice mayonnaise The dish had subtle Asian-influenced flavours in a light starter. I loved the play of the different textures with the shredded duck and the creamy mayonnaise, and how it was done in such a way that wasn't too heavy. Course 2: Salmon Soup with Tarragon I am baffled by how the chef at Benjamin was able to put so much flavour into this soup! It was amazing. How a salmon soup with no actual chunks of salmon could be packed with so much flavour.. it was incredible! And maybe I am just too much a fan of Tarragon - but wow! It was such a good pair with the salmon. Course 3: Bavette Steak over sweet potato puree, a stilton butter, and fresh figs and turnips I'm going to be honest, by this time we were a little confused at the thought of having steak after a salmon and a duck dish. And to add to the confusion - I was a little dubious when I heard fig, stilton, sweet potato and steak were in this dish. I don't know what kind of magic they are cooking up at Benjamin, but somehow it all made sense when I took a bite into this course. All the different flavours and textures married together perfectly in this dish. The crunch from the turnips and the freshness form the figs with the unbelievably smooth texture of the sweet potato puree, the sharpness of the stilton butter.. amazing! And to top it all off, a perfectly seared Bavette steak that cut like butter. Course 4: Asparagus Ice Cream with basil oil, roasted quinoa and ginger caramel sauce. Desserts like this are what I live for. I love dishes that completely challenge my understanding of what should be savoury and what should be sweet. I have never had an Asparagus dessert, and yet somehow Benjamin left me in awe of what I have been missing in my life. The ice cream was beautifully bright with this very-present flavour of asparagus; a perfect balance between being too shy and too overpowering. The ginger caramel was amazing, so vibrant, so sweet, and a beautiful texture when combined with the crunchy roasted quinoa. And what a surprise to have this delightful burst of fresh basil flavour radiating throughout this dessert! The menu was certainly full of surprises. All in all, it has been a long time since I have dined at a restaurant that had such a strong grasp of flavour, texture and presentation. So much so that they are able to deftly challenge what should and should not be paired together or made into a soup/ dessert / starter, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time dining at Benjamin and strongly recommend it for those foodies looking to broaden their horizons with food. Also, side note: I had one of the best Rose's of my life here. Amazing!

Excellent, The ceviche starter could easily be a signature dish in a Michelin star restaurant. All…read morethe dishes were different, creative and very tasteful. Highly recommended.

Brasserie van den Berg serves fine dining for the casual eater. The candle lit atmosphere and…read moreservice are relaxing at dusk. English and Dutch are on the succinct menu, and the food tastes real fresh. A taste from the 'menu du jour' (menu of the day) is a good way to sample the cuisine here.

Wat een fijn restaurant. Uitgebreide kaart, goede kwaliteit eten en een zeer fijne bediening…read more Als de zon schijnt is er een gezellig terras waar je gerust een paar wijntjes kan gaan nuttigen. Zeker een aanrader als in de buurt bent of als je een reden zoekt om in de buurt te zijn.

1910 Restaurant was unusual for a European restaurant, since it was extremely spacious and…read morecomfortable. Good place for a date. Modern art on the walls, clean lines, friendly service as well. It's a bit pricey, but it's OK for a business trip ;) The food was excellent and the service was prompt.

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

We arrived and we were greeted with an aperitif and an amuse-bouche. The atmosphere is intimate and…read morewarm and if you like French cuisine this is the place to go in Haarlem. I had the fish of the day (Cod) which was delicious. Desert was a grand dessert which was amazing. They are very food allergy conscious and able to cater to vegetarians. The wine was phenomenal and the service were also really good. Make reservations if you can as this is a small bistro and we noticed several parties were turned away as the restaurant was full by about 8pm.

4 course special menu with charcuteri. Amazing service, food, and ambiance. Highly recommend! The…read moresommelier made great wine pairings.

My husband picked this restaurant and we both loved it. The food was great…read more Wine pairing is recipe, they pick nice combinations. The atmosphere is very pleasant as well, if you like a bit quieter places with an ability to talk to the people around, this place should be your choice.

My husband decided to make a lunch reservation at Ratatouille during our 22 hour layover at…read moreSchiphol airport, and we had such a wonderful experience there. The service, the food, the ability to see into the kitchen and watch as the dishes were being prepared...everything was great. My husband had the standard 3 course lunch special while I had the vegetarian version, and we were both very pleased. The three course menu actually had an extra course of several tiny appetizers before the first course, as well, which was an excellent tasting of different unique items. The ratatouille (main course for today's vegetarian lunch) was definitely my favorite, though!

In love with the food here. Everything they served tasted amazing. Service was professional and…read moredelightful. I also love how they are flexible with the menu if you happen to have any crazy food allergies.

If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

Booked a table for two at The Pantry. Completely dissatisfied with the dining experience. We…read morearrived five minutes before our reservation time. We felt like if we had been just a minute late, our table would have been given to someone else. Head Server rushed us to a table. The tables were packed like sardines in a can...barely enough room to sit down. Head server reminded us that we have only an hour and a half time slot for dinner. We then waited 20 minutes before another server took our orders, appetizer took another 20 minutes to be served. We didn't get our main dishes until an hour into our dining time slot. Because The Pantry crowds diners so tightly together, the place is extremely loud...so loud that I felt I like I was part of the adjoining tables' conversations. We could not hear eachother. It was impossible to hold a conversation. It was school cafeteria loud. We were unable to talk about the day and enjoy our meals...the noise was too distracting. Our food was nothing special. It tasted just ok. We expected it to taste better. The sauerkraut tasted pickled...like out of a jar. The red cabbage was overly sweet. The stew had only four chunks of beef. Overall, the food didn't taste fresh made. My wife could have cooked a better dinner at home. When visiting a new country, one expects better food (quality and taste) for 60 Euro. Not sure why other patrons line up to eat here. We will not return to The Pantry.