Restaurants can be found all around the city centre. At the end of our walking tours we can give you some advice about where you should dine in Leeuwarden. Below we already show you some of our favourite places to go for dinner in Leeuwarden. You can also find them on our map.
Grand Café Post Plaza
Located in the old post office of Leeuwarden. A wonderful atmosphere to have something to eat or drink. A well-arranged menu with good food that is served on one plate, without frills, because the taste is the most important. The service here is also very friendly. You can also stop here for a cup of coffee or a drink. Do you fancy a beer? Then try their house beer Tsjoch, which is made with rusk. Because they are located at the Tweebaksmarkt (old dutch word for rusk). Location: Tweebaksmarkt 27, phone: 058 215 9317
Restaurant Proefverlof
You can lunch or dine Leeuwarden in an old prison; the Blokhuispoort. The thick wall has been largely replaced on one side by a large glass wall, so that you always have a view of the water. When the weather is nice, you can also sit on the beautiful terrace by the water. The food is sourced locally and the service is always very service-oriented. Location: Blokhuisplein 40, Phone: 058 30 200 30
Grand Café De Hofdame
Is a new restaurant in Leeuwarden where you can go for lunch, dinner or a drink.. The beautiful historic location exudes grandeur. Inside, you have a view of the Oldehove. But first take a look in the garden. This is because The Hofdame has a beautiful garden with a fountain where you can escape all the hustle and bustle of the city. Location: Grote Kerkstraat 7, Phone: 058 203 7144
De Walrus
They probably have the largest terrace in Leeuwarden. It was also chosen as the best terrace of Leeuwarden! And a really good option to have lunch or dinner in Leeuwarden. Also a good option for groups. Location: Gouveneursplein 37
Eetcafe Spinoza
A cosy restaurant in a beautiful historical building to dine in Leeuwarden. Next to their choices of meat and fish, they are known for their excellent vegetarian and vegan options. Behind the buildind you can also dine in their garden. Location: Eewal 50-52, Phone: 058 2129393
TOTT Leeuwarden
A small restaurant in the Grote Hoogstraat where you can eat various indonesian saté dishes. They are prepared on a charcoal grill. They also have vegetarian and fish options. Location: Grote Hoogstraat 30, tel: +3158 289 8192
Thai by Jai
The Thai restaurant in Leeuwarden. The friendly host likes to chat and takes the time to do so. Chef Jai buys his own ingredients. To the dismay of the market vendors and bystanders, he always tastes the hot peppers on the Leeuwarden market – because oh woe if they are not sharp enough! Do order the laab with your main course – that completes the experience. Location: Nieuwestad 3,phone: 058 737 0124
In de Brouwerij
Located in a very beautiful historic building that they have restored very nicely. Besides their home-brewed beer, you can also come here for breakfast, lunch, dinner and at the weekend for live music until the wee hours! Inside, a number of new murals have also been installed by Art-Decor. Address: Zaailand 94, phone: 058 845 9580
Eindeloos
This is one of the best restaurants of Leeuwarden. They don’t have a menu here, you can say what you don’t like and how many courses you’d like to have. Everything afterwards is a surprise in the hands of chef cook Willem Schaafsma. He likes to work with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Location: Korfmakersstraat 17, Open: Tue-Sat: 18:00 – late, Tel: 058 2130835
Bowls ‘n Rolls
They have delicious poke bowls where you can choose all the ingredients yourself or try one of their delicious otions from their menucart. Also the only restaurant in Leeuwarden where you can sit on a swing while eating. Address: Groentemarkt 1, Open: Tuesday – Sunday 11:00-21:00
Wannee
The restaurant of the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. It is run by students studying Hotel Management who serve top-notch dishes. Because the students are still learning, you can enjoy culinary delights at a very friendly price. They are located just outside the city centre. Location: Rengerslaan 8, Phone: 0583030800
Have you found a restaurant? If not, take a look at our lunch tips, as there are also a few places where you can go for dinner. Also check out our other tips about Leeuwarden or check out our offer of walking tours in Leeuwarden to discover the city with one of our guides!