10 x eating out in The Hague, great restaurant tips

The Hague is full of great restaurants from all corners of the world. When you’re looking for a good restaurant in The Hague, you may find yourself spoiled for choice due to the extensive selection. That’s why we’ve listed the tastiest, most enjoyable, and most unique restaurants in The Hague for you, including some wonderful newcomers and classics that have stood the test of time!

1. LaSalle (French)
2. La Passione (Italian)
3. Fouquet by Meere (French-Mediterranean)
4. Rozey (Vegan and vegetarian)
5. Restaurant Calla’s (French)
6. Restaurant Elea (modern Greek)
7. Restaurant Zheng (Asian)
8. Oni & Noh (Japanese)
9. Tri Tunggal (Indonesian)
10. Little V (Vietnamese)

Mediterranean cuisine

LaSalle

Restaurant LaSalle on Nieuwstraat, right in the center of The Hague, is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy pure French flavors without any fuss: after all, the ingredients speak for themselves. Here, it’s all about honest, freshly prepared French food with Dutch ingredients wherever possible. The menu is limited but always offers fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes, which change every month, as do the wines of the month.

LaSalle is also perfect for special occasions, whether you opt for an intimate dinner with a small group or an atmospheric evening with friends, family, or colleagues. The rear section of the restaurant is ideal for private dinners for up to thirty people, and you can even hire the entire restaurant exclusively. Both international guests and residents of The Hague know where to find LaSalle, and many of them have become regulars. Will you be next?

La Passione

La Passione is the kind of Italian restaurant that always makes you happy. Think of good pasta, beautiful meat and fish dishes, and of course classics prepared with love and attention. Ideal for an evening of convivial dining with friends or family, with a good glass of wine and dishes that taste as if you were in Italy.

Fouquet by Meere

Let yourself be pampered with a luxurious lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and a delicious dinner on Thursday and Friday at Fouquet by Meere on Javastraat. Chef-owner Raymond van Meere runs this restaurant together with his two sons. Here, it’s all about taste in a pleasant, welcoming setting. The love of good food and conviviality is palpable here. You can choose from the menu yourself, but if you opt for the Fouquet menu, you can be sure of a true taste experience.

Vegetarian and vegan dining

Rozey The Hague

Looking for a place where you can dine in a relaxed and extensive manner? Then Rozey The Hague on the Turfhaven is the place for you. Here, it’s all about enjoying an (all-inclusive) dinner together with more than 60 vegetarian and vegan dishes. Think refined scallops, seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, finger-licking street food, and desserts such as chocolate lava cake and pistachio ice cream. You can put together your own combination of two dishes and a side dish per round, so you can keep tasting. With a fixed price of 37.50 on weekdays and 42.50 on weekends, you can enjoy yourself without any worries. Perfect for an evening out with friends, family, or your favorite dining companion.

Delicious food at a high level

Restaurant Calla’s

Want to eat something really special? Then Restaurant Calla’s is the ultimate choice. This restaurant has a Michelin star and is listed in the Lekker top 500 in the top 100. Led by chef Ronald van Roon, Calla’s serves classic French cuisine with a refined twist. What makes it special? Many of the vegetables and herbs come from their own biodynamic garden, ‘Laantje Voorham’ in Wassenaar. The cuisine is minimalist but incredibly flavorful, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves!

Restaurant Elea

Restaurant Elea on Noordeinde is also in the top 100 of the Lekker 500. Chef Takis likes to look beyond classic dishes and brings innovation to the kitchen with special dishes with subtle Greek influences. The Greek flavors are recognizable but elevated to new heights.

Restaurant Zheng

Restaurant Zheng, located on Prinsestraat, has also been awarded a Michelin star. This restaurant is known for its refined, high-quality Asian-inspired cuisine. This is a restaurant for those who really want to enjoy an evening of gastronomy, with matching wines and service that is just as refined as the dishes themselves.

Oriental Cuisine

Oni & Noh

Prinsenstraat is home to two of the city’s best Japanese sushi restaurants: Oni and Noh. Here, it’s not just about eating sushi, but about the complete experience. Whether you’re a true sushi lover or just want to enjoy exceptional Japanese cuisine, Oni and Noh are always the right choice.

Tri Tunggal

On Noordeinde, you will find the delicious authentic Indonesian cuisine of Tri Tunggal. This restaurant has been a trusted address for lovers of Indonesian cuisine for years. Here you can taste the rich flavors of the archipelago in fragrant rice tables, spicy meat and vegetable dishes, and perfectly balanced sambals.

Little V

On Rabbijn Maarsenplein in the city center, you will find Little V, a Vietnamese restaurant that immediately makes you feel like you are standing on a street in Hanoi. The menu is full of classic Vietnamese dishes—from fragrant phở and fresh spring rolls to aromatic curries and hearty rice dishes—all prepared with fresh herbs and flavorful ingredients.

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