Dining out in central Leiden
A contemporary café-restaurant in the heart of the Haarlemmerstraat. Café de Gaper combines familiar dishes with a relaxed vibe, good wines and a terrace perfect for people-watching.
- Address
- Rapenburg 97, 2311 GL Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 17:00–22:00 |
French-inspired restaurant on the Nieuwe Rijn. Café Toulouse serves classic bistro dishes, from steak frites to crème brûlée, in a stylish interior and on a waterside terrace.
- Address
- Nieuwe Rijn 19, 2312 JB Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 17:00–22:00 |
De Waag
€€€Restaurant De Waag is housed in a monumental building on the Aalmarkt with canal views. The menu offers refined dishes where French and Dutch flavours meet.
- Address
- Aalmarkt 21, 2311 EC Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 17:00–22:00 |
Restaurant City Hall is located right next to Leiden's town hall. A modern restaurant where seasonal ingredients take centre stage and the building's history sets the atmosphere.
- Address
- Stadhuisplein 1, 2311 EJ Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 17:00–22:00 |
Restaurant Tabu on the lively Hooigracht is known for surprising, creative dishes and excellent wines. An intimate setting for a special dinner right in the city centre.
- Address
- Rembrandtstraat 27, 2311 VV Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 17:00–22:00 |
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the website before visiting.