Where to eat French food in Leeuwarden: The Best Restaurants and Bars

December 4, 2019 Janette Largent

Reviews on French food in Leeuwarden, Friesland Province, The Netherlands. Leeuwarden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈleːʋɑrdə(n)] ( listen), West Frisian: Ljouwert [ˈʎɔːw(ə)t] ( listen)), Stadsfries: Liwwadden) is a city and municipality in Friesland in the Netherlands. It is the provincial capital of the States of Friesland. The municipality has a population of 122,293.
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8. Grand Cafe Z

Zaailand, 104, 8911 BN Leeuwarden The Netherlands Dutch, French, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +31 58 204 5218 http://www.grandcafez.nl
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4 based on 28 reviews

Grand Cafe Z

Eten, drinken, (net)werken en genieten in een relaxte, fijne omgeving. Voel je welkom bij Grand Café Z!

Reviewed By Paul_Otter

Visited this restaurant for some times. Interior is trendy Grand Cafe style. Nice places with either tables or couches. Service is quick and friendly Soup with extra Bread: no problem and no extra charge. Without asking water for the dog :-)Z is constant is a great service, great food and nice atmosphere: recommended!

7. Dr. Watson

Eewal Onder de Eewal, Leeuwarden The Netherlands French Drinks Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +31 6 27056205 http://www.drwatson.frl
Dr. Watson

Dr. Watson is a hidden bar in the centre of Leeuwarden. It’s settled in a historic basement that is made in the 1400. Once you find this special place, you never want to leave! We have the best cocktails, 17 different whiskeys, local liquors and a lot of

Reviewed By ralphp252

What an atmosphere. Great drinks and great staff! This hidden bar is definitly word your stay. I love it

6. Proefverlof

Blokhuisplein 40, 8911 LJ Leeuwarden The Netherlands French, Dutch, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +31 58 302 0030 http://Www.proefverlof.frl
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4 based on 134 reviews

Proefverlof

Reviewed By ramsdenschippy

I think after a mention in the Michelin guide they are chasing a star. However they need to look at their tactics. The menu is small and very experimental which is fine. However a good restaurant would have a 'fall back' of more standard dishes. Even the soup of the day was a cold one. If there is nothing you like the look of then there is no where to go. I had the Ceviche and the salad for starter the raw fish was like eating oysters (which I love) but without the fresh taste of the sea and citrus. The salad had everything thrown in and a selection of all the sauces they do of all colours, not particularly enjoyable. My son had the goose which was supposed to come with a different salad but it looked the same to us. It was not much better than mine. We fell back on the dry aged Ribeye because of the limited choice. It was okay standard steak, cooked ok. The bearnaise did not taste home made. Sitting outside was okay, but no table cloth and the large black plastic numbers stuck on the tables did not help the ambiance. For desert I had the Creme Brulee which was very nice, and my son the panna cotta which was fine. He had lived in Leeuwarden for a year and always wanted to visit this restaurant. He brought me as a treat and was disappointed it did not work out as expected. The service was ok but being one of the few outside we felt we were sometimes an after thought. A very average evening there are better in the town.Dear ramsdenschippy, Our ambition is not a Star. In the Michelin guide there are more restaurants without a star than with a star.But we have an ambition to make a good and fresh meal for our guests. The daily soup that day was a gazpacho with watermelon. The weather was very warm and a dish like that is super refreshing. Our fish, shellfish, meat and vegetables are fresh and regional. The bearnaise is homemade and you will not find any precooked food in our kitchen. Ofcourse we would like you to come again and try our new menu. Maybe this one is more appealing to you.Kind regards, Soraya

Where to Eat in Leeuwarden: The Best Restaurants and Bars

5. De Yserman

Grote Hoogstraat 32, 8911 HB Leeuwarden The Netherlands Dutch, European, French, International Dinner Reservations, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Seating, Highchairs Available, Full Bar [email protected] +31 6 57888286 http://www.facebook.com/GastroBar-De-Yserman-117325681614488/
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4 based on 100 reviews

De Yserman

Reviewed By Niekartistiek

They have a great price value. You get so much for not too much money. Even if you're on a low budget you really can enjoy quality and amazing food. Hidden gem worth a visit for sure.

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4. Sems

Gouverneursplein 36, 8911 HH Leeuwarden The Netherlands French, Dutch, Seafood, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +31 58 216 2214 http://www.semsleeuwarden.nl/
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4 based on 179 reviews

Sems

Reviewed By VidaJoiosa

We checked in sipping drinks in the sun outside, were treated very friendly before deciding to sit a bit warmer inside (yes NL in springtime). Had among others oysters, pasta, flammkuchen (called pizza), good fries and wonderful bearnaise(in Friesland haha), filet americain, tia maria coffee and friandises, great plate of french cheeses.Excellent choice, fine quality, though not cheap... and excellent service, so friendly, compliments!Recommended!!

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3. Eleve

Heliconweg 52, 8914 AT Leeuwarden The Netherlands French, Dutch, Seafood, European Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +31 58 233 4900 http://www.eleve.nl/
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4 based on 165 reviews

Eleve

Reviewed By TaxLass

After our experience with the last hotel restaurant (see my review of Navegadores), we were reluctant to try this hotel restaurant. However, after a long day of travel and a late arrival we had to make a choice between eating granola bars for dinner or giving this restaurant a go. We ended up in the adjacent restaurant (Le Brass) and while the menu certainly wasn’t as fancy as the Michelin rated one it was very good. We both settled on the oriental salad, hubs with beef and me with shrimp, and it was excellent! Huge portion, delicious ingredients and just what the doctor ordered. We ate here again two nights later and while the food wasn’t as good (hubs had fish, I had ribeye), the service was still very good. And the view is stunning!Dear TaxLass, Thank you very much for leaving this review for us, we value this dearly. Good to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at our brasserie. We can imagine that you enjoyed the view of Leeuwarden especially! Great to hear that the service was that excellent, and the salads were delicious. We will definitely share your review with the team. Kind regards, Hadewey Bakker

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2. Restaurant Wannee

Rengerslaan 8, 8917 DD Leeuwarden The Netherlands French, Dutch, European, Central European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Parking A [email protected] +31 58 303 0800 http://www.restaurantwannee.nl
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4 based on 157 reviews

Restaurant Wannee

Restaurant Wannee is named after Ms. Cornelia Johanna Wannée. Ms. Wannée taught cooking and gastronomy at the “Amsterdamse Huishoudschool” at the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Ms. Wannée showed the value of healthy, tasteful cooking and became the portrait beh

Reviewed By 362paulinef

Okay, we did not expect this...but what a find! Located in the training facility of the Stenden Hotel, this restaurant serves a killer meal for a extremely friendly price. They use the 80-20 concept (80% vegetable-20% protein) and still manage () to produce excellent dishes! We will be back!

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1. Restaurant By Us

24 Over de Kelders, 8911 JG Leeuwarden The Netherlands French, Dutch, Seafood, Fusion Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments [email protected] +31 58 737 0152 http://www.restaurantby-us.nl/
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5 based on 264 reviews

Restaurant By Us

Restaurant By Ús keeps it simple: one menu. You indicate how many courses you'd like to eat, and we'll arrange the rest. Our dishes change with the seasons and its' produce. This way, we reduce wastage together, while keeping our kitchen inspired as well.

Reviewed By Sue026591

Having not been overly impressed with Leeuwarden as cultural capital of Europe, however we were delighted to find this little gem of a restaurant, the food was excellent- beautiful complimentary flavours with knowledgeable helpful staff, who were lovely and not intrusive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and were we to visit the area again would make sure we visit. One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. Loved the concept of no menu, but they do ask when booking if there is anything you don't like or have an allergy to.

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