Restaurants in The Hague

A legendary Indonesian restaurant that has been serving rijsttafel in The Hague since 1945, making it one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the city and one of the most historic in the Netherlands. The rijsttafel is extensive, traditional and genuinely excellent: careful spicing, proper technique and the depth that only comes from decades of practice. The unhurried interior feels like it belongs to a different era of Dutch dining culture, which is precisely the point. A devoted local following of regulars who have been coming for years. Book ahead for weekends.

One of the most respected Indonesian restaurants in The Hague, serving an outstanding rijsttafel that has been refined over decades. The full rijsttafel is consistently rated among the very best in the Netherlands: a long succession of small dishes that builds into something comprehensive and satisfying. The beachside location in Scheveningen makes it a particularly good choice after a walk on the coast or a visit to the beach. Combine with one of the beach bars nearby for a drink before or after. Book ahead on weekends.

A small, no-frills Indonesian warung that locals swear by for honest, affordable Indonesian home cooking. No rijsttafel here: just simple, well-made dishes served quickly at prices that feel increasingly rare in the city centre. The nasi goreng, gado gado and rendang are all done properly. The kind of place that fills at lunch with people who know what they are doing. One of the best value meals in The Hague and on the same canal as Restaurant Basaal and De Paas, making the Dunne Bierkade one of the best short streets in the city for eating and drinking.

The Hague’s most established Michelin-starred restaurant, holding one star and a long reputation for classical French cooking that is light, pure and rooted in seasonal produce. Since July 2025 under the full ownership of Ronald van Loo and Bianca Fellinger, who have maintained the restaurant’s character while expanding the vegetarian and vegan offer and adding non-alcoholic wine pairings. Vegetables and herbs come from their own garden in Wassenaar. The most reliable choice in The Hague for a genuinely special dinner in an elegant, unhurried setting.

Opened in 2026 in a monumental building directly opposite Noordeinde Palace, the working palace of the Dutch king. Chef Erik van Loo brings his signature refined French style to a more accessible all-day format: lunch, dinner and drinks from Wednesday to Sunday in a beautifully designed room by the most prestigious address in The Hague. Van Loo held two Michelin stars at Parkheuvel in Rotterdam for years, and the cooking here operates at that level from the start. One of the most significant restaurant openings in The Hague in recent years. Book well ahead.

The restaurant inside the legendary Hotel des Indes on the Lange Voorhout. The most beautiful dining room in The Hague: high ceilings, grand proportions and the quiet authority of one of the great Dutch hotels, which has received heads of state, visiting royalty and the diplomatic community since 1881. The cooking is classic European with a formal approach and service that is genuinely attentive. Worth visiting for the room as much as the food. Particularly good for a long Sunday lunch or a business dinner where the setting is expected to carry some of the weight.

One of The Hague’s most consistently praised restaurants, on a beautiful canal-side street in the centre. The kitchen is modern and market-driven: a frequently changing menu of refined small and large dishes, with potato bread that has become something of a local institution (order it to start). The wine list is all European and biodynamic, with enthusiastic staff guidance. Gault&Millau recognised, with a loyal following of residents who return regularly. The canal-side terrace in summer is one of the best in the city. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 17:30.

A no-fuss bistro cafe on the Denneweg with a mainly French menu, an excellent tiled bar and a relaxed convivial atmosphere that makes it easy to stay longer than planned. Good oysters, solid classics and draft beer from a bar that knows what it is doing. One of the most reliably enjoyable places on a street that has several good options. The Denneweg is worth making your base for an afternoon of browsing independent shops followed by dinner; Walter Benedict is the natural anchor for drinks before or after.

A newer addition to The Hague’s restaurant scene with a strong sense of identity: warm wood, soft earth tones and a record collection on display in a room that sits somewhere between Tokyo minimalism and relaxed Southern European. The menu is short and seasonal with a global influence, designed for sharing at a pace that encourages staying. Natural wines, playful cocktails and genuine attention to the music on the sound system. One of the more enjoyable and distinctive rooms in the city right now, popular with a younger professional and creative crowd.

A Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant in a historic building in the centre of The Hague, a short walk from the Grote Markt. The menu is tapas-style with dishes that change regularly and a terrace that is small but very pleasant in summer. The wine pairings are well considered and the prices are honest for the quality of what arrives at the table. One of the consistently recommended spots in the city for an informal dinner that delivers more than expected. Book ahead as it fills quickly, particularly on weekends.

A popular all-day cafe and restaurant in the Statenkwartier with a loyal following built on a strong brunch offer, a relaxed atmosphere and a kitchen that takes its food seriously without making that the point. The brunch is the main draw: well-sourced ingredients, thoughtful combinations and a room that is comfortable for a long, unhurried morning. Good dinner menu too. A dependable neighbourhood option in one of The Hague’s most pleasant residential areas, and the most natural recommendation for anyone staying in or moving to the Statenkwartier.

A Japanese dining bar on the Bierkade that has become one of the most reliably enjoyed restaurants in The Hague. Most of the top dishes come from the Robatayaki grill, which brings out traditional Japanese flavours in a sharing format designed for the table rather than individual plates. Good cocktails and sake alongside the food. Yuzu has a second location on Kerkstraat in the city centre. A natural recommendation for the international community, which has adopted it enthusiastically, and for anyone who wants a serious Japanese meal in a convivial rather than formal setting.

A Sardinian-run pizzeria in the heart of the Zeeheldenkwartier that has built a devoted following on the strength of its wood-fired pizza and the personality of its kitchen. The dough is made in-house, the ingredients are Italian and the atmosphere is warm and informal in a way that makes it work for a quick solo dinner or a long group evening. Additional locations near the centre and in the Statenkwartier. The Zeeheldenkwartier branch is the original and retains the most character. One of those neighbourhood restaurants that makes an area feel like it is working properly.

Authentic Neapolitan pizza on the Denneweg: handmade dough, San Marzano tomatoes from the Vesuvius region and Fior di Latte that is the real thing. Pizza Beppe holds the official AVPN quality mark (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana), which it was the first in the Netherlands to receive. The Denneweg location has a fine dining atmosphere for a pizzeria: culture, music and craftsmanship done with obvious commitment. A good choice for an honest meal on a street that leans toward the expensive end.

A Middle Eastern restaurant serving traditional mazze-style small dishes in a genuinely hospitable setting at prices that are exceptional for the quality. Hummus, labneh, falafel, shakshuka and a rotation of other dishes to share. Lunch is served Friday to Sunday only; dinner every day except Monday. Best approached as a shared table with a group: order widely and let the table fill up. One of those rare places in the city where the food is seriously good and the bill is not serious at all.

A classic Dutch brasserie on Prins Hendrikstraat in the heart of the Zeeheldenkwartier. Good burgers, Dutch classics and a large sunny terrace that fills quickly in summer and stays busy into the evening. The kind of honest, unpretentious place that anchors a neighbourhood: comfortable at any point in the day, consistent and never over-reaching. The Zeeheldenkwartier has a good concentration of bars nearby for an evening that extends past dinner.