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The 5 best restaurants in Leiden

You do not have to look far for a night out in Leiden. These restaurants serve refined dishes in atmospheric, often monumental buildings.

Our favourite restaurants in Leiden

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Café de Gaper

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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
MonClosed
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sun17:00–22:00
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Café Toulouse

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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
MonClosed
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sun17:00–22:00
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De Waag

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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
MonClosed
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sun17:00–22:00
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Restaurant City Hall

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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
MonClosed
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sun17:00–22:00
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Restaurant Tabu

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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
MonClosed
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sun17:00–22:00
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Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the website before visiting.