Restaurant de Monnikendam

Monnikendam is a real find. We went for the three-course lunch • Service was professional and relaxed. They went out of their way and welcomed our three-year-old and served him a small pasta and dessert • Every dish was prepared with care, tasted delicious, and looked beautiful on the plate • The alcohol-free bubbly was interesting • The interior is stylish, even the restroom is well-designed • Prices feel right for the quality Will definitely return.

Had a wonderful time. Staff was superb, very friendly. The restaurant is situated on an incredibly beautiful spot, one of the finest pieces of historical architecture the city has to offer. We had a wedding party, and it was a blast, thanks to this place and its staff. Loved it!

This is one of those places where after you get a little taste bite, compliments from the kitchen, that you realize there's a team in that kitchen that just loves food. The flavors, textures and wines to match all show that the entire staff at this restaurant wants to provide an excellent culinary experience. They now serve a taste menu only. 4 to 6 courses with wines if you choose to do so. They cater well to all allergies and diet options, and the entire staff delivers a great dining experience. The staff knows what they're serving and the sommelier loves to talk food & wine and even tea.

Fabulous food and incredible service. Thoroughly enjoyed the surprise menu here 🙂. They were kind enough to explain each dish in English! Definitely recommend!

Cosy little rsstaurant located next to the wall of the Monnikendam. As there is some restoration work, guests will have to enter via the backdoor. Look out for a small little sign pinned to a tree pointing to the footpath on the left along the old wall and walk to the end. If the door is closed, call the restaurant and the staff will happily come get you. The food is amazing - visually enticing, tickles the olfactory system, satisfies immensely the taste buds. The staff know their wines... go ahead and ask for their recommendations. Really excellent pairings that elevates the dining experience to a different level. Definitely recommend this place.

I’ll just paste what I wrote to the Michelin Guide people: This is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a LONG time and it has no star. I’ve been to Radio in Copenhagen recently because you have it a star, but I was woefully disappointed - never going back there again, your star for Kromme Watergang in Zeeland will keep baffling me - it was expensive and sub par. Mostly you guys get it right. But that you haven’t awarded this restaurant with a star is beyond me. I let you guys lead me culinary for decades! As a meat eater, I was mouth watering looking at my wife’s vegetarian food. And that is exceptional! Perfect food, perfect ambience, wonderful staff… go there.. be openminded it’s worth (at least) one of your stars. It doesn’t have a cocky chef like Librije, or an ego-trip like Sergio Herman. This 50-something year old modest black guy cooks better than most of his peers worldwide. Subtle. Wonderfully elegant. And my GOD - so tasty!! It would border on criminally negligent to let this slip by you! Go! Eat! You’ll taste the error of your ways.

10/10 💚 We really enjoyed the foods, view, atmosphere and service.

Lovely creative food, lots of flavor and delicious. A fantastic spot next to the canal for a lunch