De Posthoorn: not from The Hague, but from Monnickendam
If you are looking for a restaurant in The Hague, you should stop here right away: De Posthoorn, mentioned in the source, is located not in The Hague, but in Monnickendam — at Noordeinde 43. This restaurant is part of Suitehotel De Posthoorn, about 12 km from Amsterdam, in a small historic town in North Holland.
What makes it interesting
Posthoorn is an intimate restaurant with French and Mediterranean cuisine. The venue has about 50 seats, so the atmosphere here is rather quiet and focused on dinner than lively and noisy. The restaurant is located in a monumental building, next to a veranda and a historic inner garden.
The kitchen is led by chef Jeroen Bavelaar. His approach is to reinterpret classic dishes by adding modern techniques and ingredients from world cuisine. The menu combines changing weekly specials and à la carte dishes, with wines selected by the sommelier.
Is it worth the trip?
If you are looking for a special dinner in a small historic town, Posthoorn seems like a compelling option. The restaurant has one Michelin star, and GaultMillau rates it 15 out of 20 points — this is already a format for an event, a date, or a leisurely gastronomic evening.
At the same time, calling it a place in The Hague is incorrect. The trip here is suitable for those who are willing to venture outside the city and combine dinner with a walk in Monnickendam, rather than for those looking for a restaurant in the center of The Hague.
So it’s worth going, if you appreciate intimate restaurants, a French culinary base, and exquisite presentation without haste. Were you specifically looking for a restaurant in The Hague, or are you open to considering a gastronomic trip to Monnickendam?
