Eating Out
Starve not in Utrecht
A selection of recommended restaurants in Utrecht. Keep in mind that most restaurants close pretty early (before 23:00). The indicated prices are typically without drinks.
(Actual) restaurants
• BROADWAY (steakhouse)
Oudegracht 139, Tue-Sun 17:00-21:30
030-2312643
http://www.steaksandribs.nl/menu/
• LA FONTANA (trattoria)
soups €6, pizzas €7-14, pasta €9-12, meat €17-23, fish €10-22
Lange Viestraat 1, Daily 17:00-22:30
030 231 13 10
http://www.ristorantelafontana.nl/utrecht/index.html
• PARADIJS (Hong Kong chinese)
main courses €16-28, dim sum €10-12
Vredenburg 28, Daily 12:00-21:30
0302 31 62 63
• TAMOUDA (Moroccan)
main dishes €12-20
Vredenburg 35, Tue-Sun 16:00-23:00
030 230 06 53
http://www.tamouda.nl/tamouda-menu.html
• LOS ARGENTINOS (steakhouse)
main dishes €13-40 (average €25)
Oudegracht aan de Werf 127, Daily 17:00-23:00
030-2331444
http://www.losargentinosutrecht.nl/
• STRAKS (pasta / meat / fish) €18-25
Drieharingstraat 1-3, Daily 17:00-24:00 (open till later on weekends)
0302317971
http://www.tot-straks.nl/Straks_Diner.pdf
• GAUCHOS (steakhouse) €18-75 (average €30)
Oudegracht 150, Daily 17:00-23:00
030-2328372
http://www.gauchosgrill.nl/franchise/oude_gracht/menu/voorgerechten.html
• BRESSON (french) €18-25
Oudegracht 214, Sun-Tue 12:00-22:00, Wed-Sat 12:00-23:00
030 - 232 26 23
http://www.brasseriebresson.nl/
• SIRTAKI (greek) €18-70 (avg €25)
Servetstraat 1, Daily 12:00-24:00
030 - 23 28 316
http://www.sirtaki.nu/uk/home
• RIVER KWAI (thai) €15-20
Oudegracht 184, Tue-Sun 17:00-23:00
030-2321851
http://www.riverkwai.nl/menu-kaart
• RHODOS (greek)
tapas €4-10, main courses €14-20
Oudegracht 205, Daily 16:00-22:00
030 2322735
http://www.grieksrestaurantrhodos.nl/etendrinken.php
• TAI SOEN (Hong Kong chinese) €15
Godebaldkwartier 275, Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00
030-231 89 05
• MANEKI (japanese)
Nachtegaalstraat 10, Daily 14:00-22:00
030-2300036
http://www.restaurantmaneki.nl/
• SWEETY (indonesian)
Predikherenstraat 21, Tue-Sun 16:30-22:00
http://www.restaurant-sweetie.nl/documents/menukaart.pdf
• OPIUM (asian / vegetarian /fusion) main dishes €15-20
Voorstraat 80
Mon - Sun: from 17:00 onwards
0302315515
http://www.restaurant-opium.nl/
Vegetarian
• ACU Kitchen Punx (vegan)
Voorstraat 71, Sun, Tue, Wed, Thur 18.00-20.30.
030-2314590
Former squat house that is now a bar, restaurant, hostel. Rebellious atmosphere,punky audience, and live music programs. Volunteer operated.
• LOUIS HARTLOOPER (veg-friendly) €15
TOLSTEEGBRUG 1, Thu-Sat Lunch 12:00-16:00, Dinner 17:00-21:30, Sun-Wed 17:00-21:00
030-2320450
http://www.louishartloopercomplex.nl
• SPRINGHAVER (organic, veg friendly)
SPRINGWEG 50, Daily 11:30-16:30, Thu-Sat 17:00-21:30, Sun-Wed 17:00-21:00
030-2313789
• De Werfkring (tibetan)
Oudegracht 123, Mon-Sat 12:00-14:30, 17:00-20:00
030-2311752
http://www.dewerfkring.com/?lang=en
• EKKO (plat du jour-style) €10
Bemuurde Weerd WZ 3 (3513 BH) (at north end of Oude Gracht canal), Thu-Fri
18:00-20:00
030-2317457
Volunteers operated cultural centre where concerts take place hours after nightly meals.
http://www.ekko.nl/
• Jasmijn and Ik (veg-friendly / modern asian)
Kanaalstraat 219, Tue-Sat 17:00-22:00 (closed till july 23)
0-30-2938907
Serves meat, veg options available. Trendy Asian restaurant with lots of vegetar-ian and vegan options. Vegetarian dishes prepared separately from meat dishes.Very friendly service with an understanding of the concept of being vegan Lim-
ited outdoor-seating. In walking distance from Central Station. Reservations
recommended. Has outdoor seating. Open Tue-Sat 5:00-22:00, closed Sun-Mon.
http://www.jasmijnenik.nl/jasmijnkaart.html
• EETHUIS VERS (vegetarian / organic) €2-8
Oudegracht 212, Tue-Sat 11-19, Sun 11:00-18:00
030 2322588
Unashamed fast-food
• FALAFEL CITY (shoarma)
fries €2, Turkish pizza €4-5, Shoarma €5-8
Lange Jansstraat 75, Mon-Wed 13:00-03:00, Thu-Sat 13:00-05:00
030 - 2322426
http://www.falafelcity.nl/Home.html
• HEMA (Hot Dogs & Broodjeworst; think Walmart)
Coimbrapad 12, Mon-Fri 08:30-19:00 (at the Uithof)
030 252 3963
OR : Hoog Catharijne-Godebaldkwartier 325, Mon-Wed, Fri 08:30-20, Thu
08:30-21, Sat 08:30-18
• McDONALD'S
Oudegracht 136 or Lange Viestraat 3
• KFC
Vredenburg 13
• SUBWAY
Voorstraat 1
• BURGER KING
Utrecht Central Station
Fast-foodish
• WOK TO GO
Wokki with noodles & rice €6, soups €4, sandwiches €2-4
Burgemeester Reigerstraat 27, Utrecht, Daily 17-20:50
030-2519902
http://www.woktogo.nl
• WOK & NOODLES BAR
Wok meal €5-8, noodle soup €5-8, wraps/sandwiches/sushi €2-4
Nachtegaalstraat 68
030 - 2314344
Pretty good quality for its price. The soups all taste alike here, but are good.
http://www.woknoodlebar.nl/
• EL GRECO (gyros) €4-14
Ganzenmarkt 28
030-2334707
• Pizzeria Tricolore (quick but lovingly, at the uithof)
Combrapad 2/4, Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00
030-2581430
http://www.pizzeriatricolore.nl/
Delicatessen / Mommy's
• Cafe Belgie (selected beers, good atmosphere, serve early dinner)
Oudegracht 196, Mon-Sun 18-01
030 231 2666
Fancier restaurants
These restaurants require reservations.
• de Hoefslag (international)
Vossenlaan 28, Utrecht
Bosch en Duin
030-225-1051
Main courses €35-50; fixed-price menus €45-90
Frommer's Review: This beautiful dining spot, on wooded grounds northeast of Utrecht, is considered by many to be Utrecht's top restaurant. There's a Victorian-garden feel to the lounge, while the dining room is reminiscent of an
upscale hunting lodge, with lots of dark wood, an open hearth, and ceiling-to-
floor doors opening to the terrace. The De Hoefslag changes its menu daily,
deciding on specials after the chef has returned from the market. The seafood
is superb, as are the pork, lamb, and game dishes.
http://www.hoefslag.nl/
• Stadskasteel Oudaen (continental)
Oudegracht 99, Utrecht
030-231-1864
Main courses €19-25; fixed-price menus €39-43
Frommer's Review : A medieval fortified townhouse dating from 1320 has been
transformed into this culinary palace. Downstairs, in what was the main hall,
you can sit in the cafe and savor beer brewed on the premises according to
medieval recipes. Upstairs is the restaurant Tussen hemel en aarde (”Between
heaven and earth”), with its original fireplace still intact and a rustic tile floor.
The menu changes weekly, according to what is freshest and in season.
http://www.oudaen.nl/web/nl/1_home.htm
• Grand Restaurant Karel V
Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht
030 2337575
Menu: €69/ €135 incl. drinks - Carte: €76/ €129 A particularly interesting wine list.
Creative cuisine served in a historic luxury hotel. Covered ceiling, fireplace,
crystal chandeliers, old paintings and classic furniture. Garden terrace. Well-
informed wine steward. Specialties : Rauwe makreel met bloemkool en kaviaar,
heldere bouillon van venkel. In olijfolie gekonfijte rode mul met chorizo, creme
van artisjok en sausje van citroengras. Aardbei en witte chocolade.
http://www.grandrestaurantkarelv.nl
Kosher / Halal
For halal food (with meat) your best bet are the resturants along 'Kanaalstraat' - far too many to be listed. As there are no kosher restaurants in town, Ori Yudilevich will gladly cook on demand one of his grandmother's recipes...
Cafes
• Cafe Barista
Lange Jansstraat 2, Tue-Fri 9-18, Sat 10-17, Mon 13-18
030-2314900
http://www.caffe-barista.nl
• Pizzeria Tricolore (at the Uithof)
Coimbrapad 2/4, Mon-Fri 11-20
030-2581430
http://www.pizzeriatricolore.nl/
• Simon Levelt
Vismarkt 15, Mon-Wed, Fri 8-18, Thu 8-21, Sat 9-18, Sun 12-17
030-2342226
http://www.simonlevelt.nl/simon-levelt/contact/onze-winkels/utrecht-cafe