Danyel

The husband worked in the kitchen, and the wife served as the sommelier. They made a great team, and the food was delicious. If you visit Maastricht, I highly recommend this restaurant.

Our dining with Danyel was the absolute highlight of our visit to Maastricht. Can't wait to come back. Edit: Two days ago we came back, exactly after one year. It’s such an awesome place: Our dinner at Danyel in Maastricht was pure magic from the first moment. The beautiful Christmas decoration set a warm and festive mood, and the whole evening became the highlight of our trip. In truth, it was the main reason we came. The opening bite was perfect: an oyster with shiitake and a precise hint of acid that made us smile at each other. The coconut seafood soup with mussels and shrimps was full of aroma and cooked with exact timing. The Sauerbraten was a revelation. I say it with love, but not even my mother could match this depth and comfort. True craftsmanship. Dessert lifted the evening even higher. A crème brûlée with a crust caramelized right up to the limit, cracking beautifully under the spoon. It brought us straight back to our wedding dinner twenty-three years ago. The smooth caramel ice cream beside it rounded everything with quiet elegance. A torch used with absolute confidence. One thing made the evening especially personal. The Chef and the Sommelier themselves presented and explained each course and each wine. That direct connection added warmth and intention to every plate and every glass. And the fact that the entire restaurant is run by a team of only three people is remarkable. You feel the professionalism in every detail. Only absolute experts can pull this off so effortlessly. We enjoyed eight courses, and I am not even listing them all. Every single one delivered. We cannot wait to return and bring friends to this special place.

Restaurant Danyel offers a wonderful ambiance, run with passion by Danyel and his wife Mariska. The cozy, living room-like atmosphere is elevated by their warm welcome and personal touch, making you feel right at home. The Michelin-worthy cuisine, paired with a thoughtfully curated wine arrangement and their genuine joy in hosting, made the evening truly unforgettable. Thank you, Danyel and Mariska we look forward to our next visit!

We went last weekend to celebrate our relationship anniversary to restaurant Danyel. We were pleasantly surprised. The staff was very attentive, starting with Chef Danyel who came frequently to our table to explain the dishes and to know if everything was going well. There is no fixed menu, just just tell the chef at the beginning how many dishes you would like (between 3 and 8) and if you have allergies or food preferences. We opted for fish/seafood options as we dont like meat very much and the 4-course option and everything was exquisite. Danyel worked in the past at some of the best restaurants in France (Paul Bocuse in Lyon and Haeberlin in Alsace) and we felt almost home by eating at his restaurant. A place to recommend.

New Year’s Eve dinner. Great food and many courses! The team was working really hard and remained pleasant and patient throughout the night. I would definitely recommend this place for a quiet dinner date with sophisticated cuisine and romantic ambiance.

We had a really good time at Danyel's. Super friendly couple, superb food. Really good value for the price! As far as I understand, the courses differ from table to table. I have no idea how the two of them are doing it. Amazing!

We came to Danyel as part of our first visit to Maastricht. The city offers a lot for culinary experiences, but Danyel caught our eye fast - and it didn’t disappoint. Restauranteurs Danyel and Mariska are kind, inviting and great at their game. Restaurant offers only course based menus, you can choose form 5 to 8 courses - great for sustainability (no waste) and creativity of the chef. We had a umami style salmon sashimi starter salad, followed by a fish based vegetable soup. After came pan seared cod with saffron pumpkin puree and followed by a second main, a picanha with grilled veggies and a fantastic jus. The jewel of the night is the one pictured: homemade chocolate ganache and melon ice cream with salted caramel nut base. What a finish. All of our meals were paired with great wine thanks to Mariska and service and discussion felt like we visited a friend - and other customers were feeling the same. All and all, a great experience overall - and the food is amazing too! We’ll be back for sure :)

For me the best restaurant in town! Next to ‘classics’, Danyel always surprises you with new, tasteful dishes, prepared with high skills and lots of care. Which are then accompanied with a great choice of wines, suggested by Mariska, the wife and sommelier of Danyel. You simply feel that they love what they do there