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Au Coin des Bons Enfants
Housed in a former orphanage, this historic restaurant is known for its delicious farm-to-table menu. Though the façade looks unchanged since the Middle Ages, the interiors are light and airy, with a modern farmhouse style décor that compliments the fresh, inventive cooking.
Beluga
Arguably the best restaurant in town, the double Michelin-starred Beluga is stunningly placed on the banks of the Meuse River in the tony Céramique complex. The kitchen, headed by Dutch culinary superstar Hans van Wolde, churns out fresh, inventive Dutch food that feels highbrow but unfussy. Make a reservation early–the low-slung, ice blue couches that litter the chic dining room are always packed.
Café de Bobbel
Packed to the brim with a lively crowd, this European-style café serves delicious Dutch classics. Don’t expect to see many tourists throwing back de Bobbel’s delicious oysters–this place is most definitely a local secret. With dark walnut paneling and white-sand floors, it is the perfect choice for a quick break. Order the classic Brand beer, sourced from the oldest brewery in the country.
Café de Comedie
Located on Maastricht’s historic town square, this cute café offers outdoor, sun-soaked seating in the summer months. Great for people-watching, De Comedie is favored by locals for after-work drinks followed by a delicious dinner.
Café Sjiek
The oldest restaurant in Maastricht, Café Sjiek is always packed with locals and visitors alike who rave about the hearty, regional food, including delicious sausages and local beers. Lively and loud, many come just for drinks at the bar. In the summer months, in-the-know visitors and locals snag seats in the courtyard and order from the fantastic list of chilled wines.
Chateau Neercanne
Located just south of Masstricht and housed in a gorgeous 17th-century castle, Chateau Neercanne has a rich, storied history. Built on the site used by Romans, the thousand-year-old caves are currently used by the restaurant as the wine cellar. Today, Michelin-starred chef Hans Snijders cooks up seasonal, rich classic in the cavernous formal dining room. During the glorious Dutch summers, snag a seat on the restaurant’s lovely terrace with sweeping views of the Jekerdal Valley.
Il Giardino
This simple, cozy Italian restaurant with exposed brick serves pizza and pasta in a lively setting. Featuring an open kitchen, the restaurant also boasts an impressive, international wine list.
Restaurant Derlon
Buzzy, sexy and sleek, Restaurant Delon is located in the equally chic Hotel Derlon and serves up excellent French food in its swanky, dim-lit dining room. During summer months, the bar and adjacent terrace is packed with a well-heeled, cosmopolitan crowd that orders from the excellent wine list.
Ristorante Mediterraneo
This highly popular Italian eatery serves authentic Mediterranean food on the banks of the Meuse River. Dishes are seasonal and fresh as owner Pino Melani handpicks the ingredients from local farmers markets every morning.
Indagare Tip: Make reservations at least two weeks in advance.
Rozemarijn
Tucked into a corner alley in Maastricht’s historic center, this minimalist chic restaurant serves delicious, locally sourced food in an adorable white-brick building. With comfy gray couches and exposed brick walls, this eatery has a menu that offers classic Limburg dishes with a twist, with favorites including delicious local seafood.
Toine Hermsen
Located in the historic heart of Maastrict, this Provencal-style restaurant has earned a Michelin star for its simple, prix-fixe menu. Housed in a cozy building on a cobblestone lane, Toine Hermsen has created the perfect restaurant for a leisurely dinner. Each course has an amuse bouche (the beef carpaccio is a favorite), ensuring that meals last a while.
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