Food & Drinks

Culinary hotspots

Beach restaurants, gourmet restaurants, cafés and brasseries: whatever you prefer, you’re spoilt for choice. All are equally welcoming, friendly and creative, and each has its own atmosphere and character. Here are a few special tasters to whet your appetite. Be sure to book in advance.

Dining with a sea view

Food tastes even better when it’s accompanied by a beautiful view. Right by the lighthouse in Katwijk you’ll find the ZAND and ZILT beach restaurants, serving the freshest sushi, among other things. Or make a great start to the day with breakfast, lunch or high tea at Surf en Beach. The view of sea and dunes at Beachclub BAIT will immediately spark that holiday feeling. Tip: try their famous Fish & Chips!

See all beach restaurants in Katwijk and at the Wassenaarse Slag.

Theehuis De Leidse Hout

Feel like relaxing in nature on the outskirts of the city? Then come to the Theehuis De Leidse Hout, an attractive tearoom in the Leidse Hout park.
Café de Gouwe

Enjoy the outdoors seating at Café de Gouwe, ‘the friendliest living room in Oegstgeest’: the perfect stopover for an ice-cold beer and a snack.
Proeflokaal Bregje

Enjoy the tastiest dishes at Proeflokaal Bregje in Oegstgeest, accompanied by a selection of beers and wines for an attractive price!

Discover global cuisine

Are you a fan of global cuisine? Bistro Tente Bet in Voorschoten serves authentic French cuisine. Prefer tapas? Then be sure to visit La Casita in Voorschoten-Wassenaar or FRIENDS in Katwijk.

Thinking about pizza or pasta? Enjoy the best Italian food at Aperitivo in Leiden. You’ve also come to the right place for a typical American burger: Restaurant Hudson has branches in Voorschoten, Leiden and Katwijk. Take a culinary journey through Latin America at Tabu and savour authentic dishes. ¡Hasta luego!

Restaurant Panbos

Somewhat hidden away in a beautiful walking area, you’ll find restaurant Panbos. Previously a tearoom, now a top-rated restaurant!
Brasserie Buitenhuis

Another hidden gem that can be enjoyed throughout the day is Brasserie Buitenhuis in Valkenburg. For business, with friends or with the kids: it’s the place to be!
Limes aan den Rijn

At Restaurant Limes aan den Rijn in Valkenburg, you can enjoy unique dishes in a wonderful waterside location.
Grand Café De Koningin

At Grand Café de Koningin, you can sample the delicious coffee, exclusive teas and extensive drinks menu.