Hotel Duhoux Leeuwarden

The 11th floor of WTC Hotel is home to a rooftop bar and restaurant with a cosmopolitan feel. Lounge seating, soft atmospheric lighting and windows all around the dining space affording views of the city make for a stunning setting. Chef Mike Kalkman presents modern cuisine that blends Dutch accents with international influences. Think hand-cut Frisian Black Angus beef tartare with a celeriac and mature cheese sorbet, or flawlessly cooked cod with pumpkin risotto, a vibrant Champagne mousseline and a sweet-and-sour pumpkin soup. Élevé is refined yet approachable, all in a decor that never ceas

Geert-Jan Vaartjes embraces the Dutch Cuisine philosophy by sourcing 80% of his ingredients from within the Netherlands. In this natural, somewhat rugged restaurant with its welcoming dining counter, the chef showcases local produce with subtle international accents and a penchant for zesty notes. The cauliflower transformed by an Asian-style marinade and a tangy sauerkraut beurre blanc is a highlight. The surprise menu lives up to its name every time. Consider extending your stay by booking one of the Oan Tafel Suites.

The biggest draws of this warm and welcoming restaurant are Willem Schaafsma's culinary prowess and the exquisite pairings dreamt up by his sommelier. Here, you can savour dishes made with top-quality ingredients that are sourced as locally and sustainably as possible – and all at excellent value for money. A firm favourite!

Oostergoo is an ideal base from which to explore the picturesque town of Grou and, for that matter, the lovely province of Friesland – starting with a visit to this beautiful marina terrace. It's quite an experience! The old Dutch interior, with its Delftware and lovely parquet flooring, is no less enchanting. They serve up an authentic brand of traditional cuisine. The locally caught smoked eel is a real treat!

Are you in Friesland and dreaming of a getaway to Paris? Then make your way through the lovely streets of Grou to this delightful bistro. The nostalgic wall tiles, the marble counter and wooden stools, the French music pouring out of the speakers… This place has real character! Bistro classics are prepared in time-honoured tradition here: succulent foie gras on brioche, zesty canard à l'orange, a crispy and wonderfully fresh macaroon tart. The surprise menu transports you to those iconic bistros of the Parisian Left Bank.