Capital EGG

Two perfectly poached eggs, accompanied by smoked carrot, lovage (lavas) and hollandaise sauce.

Holtkamp Beef croquettes (yeah, two of them)

Indeed, these are the famous croquettes from Patisserie Holtkamp, served on the harty wholegrane bread of Bakkerij Hartog. With mustard. Period.

Smoked mackerel

Caught nearby, smoked the old fashioned way, this traditional Dutch mackerel is accompanied by bread from stadsbakkerij As, cucumber, dill and yoghurt from proud Dutch dairy cows.

Unexpected cheese sandwich

If we would explain what is so unexpected about our cheese sandwich, it wouldn’t be unexpected anymore, now would it? What we CAN say, is that it involves the most beautiful cheese from a Dutch farm, bread from stadsbakkerij As and sweet and sour radishes of the West Frisian fields. (Maybe you can bribe our staff to disclose the secret.)

Roasted veggies (V)

A variety of home roasted vegetables, (guaranteed freshly harvested), with the robust bread of stadsbakkerij As and chickpea paste.

Croque-smoky ox sausage

This croque-monsieur comes with matured (belegen) cheese from a Dutch farm, smoked ox sausage (ossenworst), from Amsterdam and ketchup from saved tomatoes. Is this an unusual combination? Absolutely. Is it any good? Most people say it’s divine. Dave’s friends thought he had gone totally bonkers, making this croque for the first time. ‘You don’t put ossenworst in a croque!’ Dave: ‘I lost the friends, but the croque is still around.’

Salade: Butter lettuce with smoked herring

Generous crispy butter lettuce with smoked herring (Dutch: bokking, English: red herring), accompanied by old sheep cheese of the Dutch pastures, a crumble of sourdough bread, egg and a buttermilk vinaigrette.

Beetroots from honest Dutch clay ground (V)

This veggie starter with pickled cucumber, crumble cheese from around Utrecht and radish, honors the Dutch clay grounds with the most amazing vegetables.

Smoky North Sea mackerel

Caught nearby, smoked the old fashioned way, this traditional Dutch mackerel is accompanied by sweet and sour lemon, a butter lettuce soup and kohlrabi.

American fillet from proud Beemster cattle

Home-made American fillet from double purpose Beemster cows, accompanied by fried capers, chives and croutons of sourdough bread from stadsbakkerij As.

Cream of West Frisian cauliflower

An unctuous cream, combined with smoky roasted cauliflower from West-Friesland, miso and shallots. Creamy, roasty, umami and sweet.

Bisque of Dutch shrimp

Generously filled bisque with Dutch shrimps, Zeeland mussels, razor clams, potatoes and carrots of the latest local harvest.

Fried North Sea cod

Delicately fried cod, accompanied by green peas, spelt grain, fennel, lemon and shallots.

Flat iron steak stew ‘Ouderkerks blond’

Generously rich stew of local beef cow meat with a cream of carrots, baked mushrooms and a gravy of sweet shallots.

Roasted pumpkin treat (no tricks) (V)

Hurray for autumn, our hearty roasted pumpkin comes with Dutch traditional pearl barley (‘parelgort’), Petit Doruvael cheese from a small-scale farm in Montfoort, endive and pumpkin seeds.

Grill-roasted oxheart cabbage (V)

Cabbage with a smoky-roasty smell and flavour, Together with oyster mushrooms, porcini mushrooms and beetroots from the Dutch clay lands.

Fries and mayonnaise

Fries and meat stew (small)

Fries and meat stew (medium)

Mixed salad butter lettuce

Roasted seasonal Dutch veggies

Pasta carbonara no meat

Chocolate mousse

Our classic rich chocolate mousse is served with sour cream, roasted hazelnuts and buttermilk sorbet ice cream.

Egg liqueur

‘Advocaat’ (Dutch egg liqueur), rhubarb, a mini crème brulee and crumble.

Candied Carrot

This confit carrot – nice and caramelized – comes with almond butter cake and a sorbet of sea buckthorn berry (duindoornbes).

Sparkling: Sekt ‘Cuvée Katharina’ Brut 2014

Sekthaus Raumland, Rheinhessen, Germany

Sparkling: Blanc de Blancs Brut 'Cuvée Alliance'

Landgoed Heenwere, Belgium x The Netherlands

Sparkling: Sekt 'Grande Cuvée Exquisit' Zero Dosage 2016

Griesel & Compagnie, Hessische BergstraBe, Germany

Sparkling: Champagne 'Ambonnay' Réserve Brut Grand Cru

André Beaufort, Reims, France

*This is just a selection

We have more!

White: Pinot Gris 2020

Thorn, Limburg

White: Müller Thurgau 2020

Apostelhoeve, Limburg

Rosé: Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

Wijngaardberg, Limburg

Red: Dornfelder 2018

Thorn, Limburg

Red: Pinot Noir Sang de Stokhem 2012

Chateau Gilbert, Limburg

*This is just a selection

We have more!

White: Sauvignon Blanc Touraine 2020

Domaine Octavie, Loire, France

White: Riesling Ried Steingraben Réserve 2020

Weingut Josef & Philipp Bründlmayer, Kremstal, Austria

Red: Schiava ‘Pfeffersburger’ 2020

Nals-Margreid, Alto Adige, Italy

Red: Côtes du Rhône ‘Bout d’Zan’ 2020

Mas de Libian, Rhône, France

*This is just a selection

We have more!

White: Pouilly Fumé 2020

Domaine de Riaux, Loire, France

White: Chardonnay Blauw ‘Kiezelingenbos’ 2018

Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen, Belgium

Red: Ingelheimer Frühburgunder 2018

Weingut J. Neus, Rheinhessen, Germany

Red: Trousseau ‘Les Corvées’ 2018

Domaine de la Touraize, Arbois, Jura, France

White: ‘Les Moulins’ 2019

Domaine de la Touraize, Arbois, Jura, France

White: Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Vielles Vigne’ 2018

Domaine Corsin, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

White: Feils Reisling, 13 Grosses Gewächs

Weingut Peter Lauer, Saar, Mosel, Germany

Red: Chianti Classico 2016

Querciabella, Tuscany, Italy

Red: Pinot Noir ‘777 Barrique’ 2019

Thorn, Limburg, The Netherlands

Red: Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Les Clefs d’Or’ 2016

Jean Deydier et Fils, Rhône Sud, France

*This is just a selection

We have more!

White: Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Ried Steiger 2020

Weingut Josef Fischer, Wachau, Austria

White: Ayler Riesling 6 ‘Senior’ 2019

Weingut Peter Lauer, Saar, Mosel, Germany

White: ‘Le Gneiss’ 2019

Domaine Benastra, Côtes Catalanes, France

Red: Zweigelt 2019

Weingut Markus Iro, Neusiedlersee , Austria

Red: St. Laurent ‘Exklusiv’ 2018

Weingut Johann Gisperg, Thermenregion, Austria

Red: Chinon van Frédéric Sigonneau ‘Les Cinq Elements’

Domaine de l’R, Chinon, Loire, France

*This is just a selection

We have more!

Sparkling tea: HopHout Sparkling Thee

Betuws Wijndomein, Erichem, The Netherlands

Sparkling tea: BLÅ

jasmin/white tea/darjeeling, Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company

Sparkling tea: LYSERØd

silver needle/oolong/hibiscus, Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company

Squeeze my Roots

Satao gin, Beetroot syrup, Sweet vermouth, Cava

Sugâh Dâhling

Tanduay Gold rum, Horchata, Dutch Curacao, Espresso, Caramel

Sleezy Barbie

Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Sir Dam Vodka, Rhubarb Syrup

Essential Trouble

Satao gin, Manadrin Napoleon, Seabuckthorn syrup, fresh ginger

Skyscape

Sir Dam Vodka, Aqua Bianca, Violet Liquor, Pear Syrup

Daft Daiquiri

Tanduay Silver, fresh Lime juice, fresh Apple, Sorrel

Farmgirl’s Old fashioned

Rutte Korenwyn, De Kuyper Apricot brandy, “Boerenmeisjes” syrup, Chocolate bitters

D.E.M. (A.K.A. Dinky Espresso Martini)

Sir Dam Vodka, Bebo Coffee Liqor, Espresso, Vanilla syrup

Meshugge Negroni

Sipsmith Sloe gin, Rutte Old Simon, Red currant infused Sweet Vermouth, Campari

Mokum Martini

Rutte Dill infused Jenever, Noilly Prat Dry vermouth, Cucumber Dill Roll

Zeeland oysters (half a dozen)

Beautiful Oosterschelde oysters (delivered fresh daily) with shallots, lemon and Tomasu vinaigrette.

Small Dutch shellfish banquet

2 Zeeland oysters, razor clams, cockles and mussels.

Cheeses from Lopikerkapel

A variety of cheeses from ‘Het Groene Hart’ from The Netherlands, served with homemade plum compote en robust bread from stadsbakkerij As.

Charcuterie from Amsterdam and Limburg

A finely balanced selection of dried sausages, raw sausages, dried ham and sweet and sour vegetables.

Vegetarian snacks to accompany your drinks

Savory beetroot soup, crudites, amazing dips, marinated and pickled vegetables.

Holtkamp bitterballen (beef or vegetarian)

The best ‘bitterballen’ in the world, fine mustard and homemade pickles. (6 pieces)

Holtkamp mini shrimp croquettes

These cute little ones are served with lemon and deep-fried parsley. (4 pieces)