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Vaals Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Vaals
Vaals ( ) is a town in the extreme southeastern part of the Dutch province of Limburg, which in its turn finds itself in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. The municipality covers an area of 23.87 kâ¦Vaals ( ) is a town in the extreme southeastern part of the Dutch province of Limburg, which in its turn finds itself in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. The municipality covers an area of 23.87 km² (9.22 sq mi) in the foothills of the ArdennesâEifelrange and is located about 23 km (14 mi) east of Maastricht and 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the city centre of Aachen.
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1. Am Knipp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By ScienceTrip - Palo Alto, California
Here, the bar opens at 5 pm, but the kitchen does not open until 6 pm. We happened to arrive at 5.30 pm on a weekday, and found that most of the tables were already reserved. But the middle-aged, white-haired German-speaking waiter told us that 2 seats were available if we would be finished by 7.30 pm, which was fine by us. So we sat down, and were told that the English-language menus would be brought to us soon, so we ordered some mineral water and waited. And waited, and waited, as German customers were seated and given their menus, and their orders were taken. Our menus did not reach us until 45 minutes after we had arrived, and the waiter steadfastly avoided eye contact the whole time. Once our menus appeared, we had to wave them in the air just to get the waiter to take our order. And we were drinking just mineral water, remember. We then waited another half-hour, without even a bread-basket appearing, as all the tables around us were served. Finally, after 45 minutes, one of us lost patience, and asked another server where our food was. (Our own waiter was still refusing to look our way. What did he dislike about two respectably-dressed, middle-aged Americans?) Within minutes our salads suddenly arrived, the new waitress muttering something about "an accident” (for wiener schnitzel?) and “we don’t know what happened”. The wiener schnitzel then arrived, and proved to be adequate, if unexciting.
Throughout all this time, the restaurant was filling-up, until the noise level became literally sickening. This place is more like a student pub than a restaurant. And meanwhile our original waiter continued to ignore us. This is the same person who first told us that our seats would be needed promptly. What? Altogether, we experienced the longest delay that we have ever had in a restaurant.
This place is obviously popular with locals, but others are advised to stay away. How this place ever got to #5 on TripAdvisor is beyond comprehension. And as our readers know, we very rarely give one-star reviews.
2. Domkeller
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
The café/pub is located comfortably in the historic center of Aachen with large Terrace next to the Cathedral and town hall. The Mansion was built in 1658 shortly after the disastrous town fire and is now one of the oldest secular buildings of the city. Used for gastronomy since 1951, the Domkeller has become one of the most popular scene bars with a mixed and absolutely tolerant audience. On some saturdays DJs are at work, and from october to april, there are Concerts with free admission on every monday evening. The upper floor of Domkeller can be rented for company or family events!
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Nice restaurant in the heart of Aachen, near the City Hall; ancient house, good atmosphere; it's a restaurant, but you can also drink somthing, fresh good beer in the Domkeller.
3. La Becasse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By richard r - London, United Kingdom
Three of us enjoyed an absolutely delicious taster menu in this quiet, tastefully decorated restaurant. Without exception every dish was utterly delicious and delicious in a world class way. Without exception the staff were helpful, attentive without being intrusive and (thank heaven) spoke English. I would happily have eaten there the following evening and that is my usual test when it comes to real excellence. This is a world-class restuarant with a world class kitchen- and it's honestly priced.
4. Bilderberg Kasteel Vaalsbroek
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Enjoy delicious dishes in our à la carte restaurant 'In de Oude Watermolen' with its welcoming bistro next door. Our menu offers a wide variety of dishes, such as cave-aged cheese and Mergelland lamb. You can also choose the perfect Limburg wine to suit your meal. We will be pleased to advise you which options are available. Book now and enjoy a delicious culinary evening in our restaurant.
Reviewed By Pontes2013 - Europe
Stayed in this hotel restaurant for one night. Went to the bar-bistro first for a drink and appetisers. The glass of beer was almost more foam than beer. An unacceptable "head". The waitress did apologise after complaining and topped up the glass. The bitter ballen were small, industrial, half empty and the mustard came out of a cheap paper sachet. And all this in a 5 star Establishment. Very bad indeed.
Contrary to this experience the main restaurant was very good although we had to wait a long time for the menu and breads. Excellent creative dishes which were very well presented and were delicious too. Professional staff. All well here. So, judged together, on balance: Average
5. Wilhelminatoren
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Richard-Roadman - Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands
Great tower with nice little skywalk for the daredevils. The rosterpart is actually scarier then the glasspart. The tower looks very new and clean, looks definatly better than the Belgium one by the 3 borderspoint (Boudewijntower) and also 50cents cheaper. The views are great all the way to Aachen and good overviews of Vaals and the 3 borders zone. It's 181 steps to the top, or a relaxed elevatorride; ideal for strollers and wheelchairs! In the restaurant we ordered icecream coupes which were delicious. Service is good and also from the terras there are some great views.
And free parking, which fills up rather quick during the day with tourists.
6. Boscafe 't Hijgend Hert'
Overall Ratings
4 based on 383 reviews
A welcoming restaurant and bar in the middle of the woods. Food is mainly wild game, rich and tasty. Log fires and wood burning stoves. There is no type of cuisine in your list to describe the type of food. 'Artisan' or 'Rustic' springs to mind. Perhaps you should add them to the list.
7. Nobis Printen Baeckerei Aachen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
The best ingredients, attention to detail and freshness: Nobis bread, pastries and gingerbread offer for 150 years unmistakable pleasure. Crafted Champion quality tastes better - morning, noon and night.
Reviewed By Paul B - Maastricht, The Netherlands
The Nobis establishment at the Münsterplatz (Munster Square - opposite the famous cathedral) is part of the well known Nobis chain.
In fact, is more a bakery with café-lunchroom than a restaurant.
They sell bread, cakes and pastries like a normal bakery, but also have a lunchroom where you can sit down and enjoy their products.
The regular coffee is filter coffee, but if you like your coffee a bit stronger (like we do), you can order 'Schumli'.
Prices are average.
Service is friendly, although you need to order yourself and it might take a bit of time when it's busy.
So far, I would rate this place as 'good'.
But Nobis is also fanous for teir 'Printen', a kind of gingerbread in many varieties.
The reason why I rated this place as 'excellent' is because of their awesome shop window; an attraction by itself.
8. Akl Libanesisches Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By 8_Mona_8 - Zagreb, Croatia
This small food place is connected with the larger bar next to it. If you sit in the bar, you can have both: alcohol (from the bar) and arabic food (from AKL). The food is really tasty and the mixed plates are more than enough for two people.
9. Cafe-restaurant De Zwarte Madonna
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Hans750 - The Hague, The Netherlands
The restaurant located in an old missionary serves a small menu with easy going meals and easy going service. Very cheap and in accordance with the meal. Not too fancy, but good to go. We had the local special "Zuur vlees" which was alright. The restaurant closes at 8 PM!!! So be in time.
10. Herberg Oud Holset
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By BigG232 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Visiting from South Africa, we found this gem online. Beautiful vistas throughout the area, lots of things to do in the countryside. Comfortable beds, really tastes food and friendly/helpful owners. Worth another visit when the South African currency strengthens!
