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.

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.

I had a room at this bed and breakfast which is located right on Grote Markt. I selected it based…read moreon price, reviews, and location. The good: it was around 75 euro. Breakfast was excellent, and location was perfect for exploring Haarlem although it would not have mattered if I was a little off the Markt. The bad: The room is in the back with windows looking into a brick wall. Ear plugs are provided because anytime a door is opened or closed elsewhere in the BnB a huge noise is made. The restaurant is closed at night on Monday and Tuesday and we had to find a different restaurant for check in.

I have been there several times. I can assure you that the food is of good quality…read more Food isn't that expensive. Staff is friendly. Nice location with view on the "Grote Markt". I recommend this brasserie to others.

We dipped in here during a thunderstorm to have a snack and a drink. It's a lovely little place and…read morethe waiter was quick and friendly. We ordered sampler platter that came with spring rolls, kastengels, and bitterballen. The kastengels were delicious. Everything was good but those were my favorite.

This charming restaurant is a stones throw from De Grote and was a perfect stop as we explored…read moreHaarlem. This service was fast and friendly, and we loved sitting on the street. We had the Flammkuche Loraine and it was fantastic, very flavorful.

The owner Ton Overbeek is also the maître ánd cook. He is doing all by him self…read more If you are looking for a good ambiance with a very personal touch, this is the place for you. Well quality for both the food and drinks. If you would like to eat here, take your time and relax.

My father and I were in Haarlem for an evening once and decided to treat ourselves to a nice…read moreevening in this tiny restaurant he had heard about. I was disappointed. The owner is quite rude. My father likes to receive advice on what to drink, and when we were asked if we wanted an aperitif my dad simply asked "what would you suggest to us?" . In a tiny place without menu on drinks where the owner pride himself to welcome customers in his "home" we received the elegant answer of " am I suppose to tell you what to get now?" Worst first impression I ever had. My dad certainly knew what to get, but without a menu we just wanted to hear what the owner had to offer and to give us some idea...we went for a classic prosecco. Also, it looks all fancy (the tiny place is indeed divinely decorated and is full of personality) but the food served is not worth the price. It seems to be serving a mix of French cuisine with a twist....or whatever - but it's really not the best food I had ( definitely not for that price range!). But the overall service ruined it. Quite snobbish.

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

The food was amazing! We got the scrambled egg sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich and a burger. Best…read moreof all... Parmesan truffle Fries! Our waitress Sophie was great!!

Very cool place and top food. The cocktails are great and so is the wine collection…read more Price is just right.

Made a reservation for 8 pm last night, which wasn't honored, despite being on the schedule. Very…read moredisappointing! This place has wonderful food and the ambiance is great. Learning the meaning of 'taking a reservation' versus 'keeping a reservation' (Jerry Seinfeld) needs improvement.

I LOVE an extravagant, late Saturday lunch, don't you? My visit to Colette was one of these…read more.. order a wine, get a starter, munch on the delicious pre-starter bread, indulge in a fantastic salad entree and just slowly enjoy it all. Mmmm... I ordered the french onion soup to start and it was almost perfect. Not too salty, just the right amount of Gruyere cheese and lovely dark bread chunks. Yum and very satisfying. Then I had a caesar salad that was also really delicious. I'm not an anchovy fan, and they were plentiful on this Ceasar, but I was able to work around it just fine and really enjoyed the salad with shavings of delicious Parmigian cheese and crunchy bits of bread. The wine was great and the atmosphere is nice. I really like the open kitchen at the back and the long bar in the center. The seating feels a little awkward, but maybe only at lunch when there aren't as many people filling the open spaces. I would definitely hit this French bistro-ish place again. Really good, not cheap but not ridiculously priced. A-Ok! Oh, and the service was good as well. Kudos Colette!

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.