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Bistro La Cloche is rated 8.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 8.8/10 Service: 8.6/10 Atmosphere: 8.5/10

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Bistro La Cloche

Name: Bistro La Cloche
Address: Kloksteeg 3, Leiden, 2311 SK, Netherlands
Price range: €39 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.1

Restaurant menu

Menu photo12 photos

Food photo27 photos

Type of cuisineEuropean

Average price€39

ChefMarvin van der Bent

Oesters 6 stuks

€22.5

Bloody mary – sake/yuzu – kreeftenschuim – dashi soja – gele curry schuim /lime

Makreel

€17.5

Makreel – appel – limoen – bleekselderij – gember – witlof – rozijn - framboos

Paling

€17.5

Dikke i jsselmeer paling, doperwt, radijs, knolselderij, appel, passievrucht

Reviews

8.1
of 10

Very good

434 reviews

Ambience

8.1

Food

8.3

Service

7.8

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Rex S. • 1 review
February 22, 2025
5/10
Blend of tastes was not very refined.

Juhani K. • 27 reviews
April 27, 2024
9/10
Great food. The only problem was the long waiting time. 4 course menu took 3.5 hours without coffee at the end.

Peter B. • 5 reviews
March 29, 2024
8.5/10
Good food, nice atmosphere. Liked it!

Peter B. • 1 review
March 29, 2024
9/10
Nice surprise menu. Honest products and nice flavors. Reasonable prices. We had a lovely dinner

Jenny P. • 1 review
August 23, 2023
10/10
+1
Wonderful dinner experience. We ordered the chefs choice 5 course meal. Each course was a wonderful surprise of delicious flavour combinations and just the right portions. 5⭐️Our waiter was attentive and kind, and even brought blankets when we felt chilly. Would highly recommend!

Paul S. • 1 review
July 29, 2023
10/10
Super place!

Javier L. • 1 review
May 13, 2023
5.5/10
My experience was shadowed by the restaurant not committing to their offer. When making a reservation they give the option of a table by the window, which I chose. Then came four emails asking to reconfirm "a table by the window", which I did. Not only we did not get it. Nobody took the time to let us know why they did not do it. Service was ok and a little parochial, with the waiter asking at one point "What do you want" with an almost impatient tone. And food was ok+. Not at the level that his restaurant is being promoted, am afraid.

Nikolia I. • 1 review
May 12, 2023
9.5/10
The food was outstanding. The service was amazing. A unique experience and we highly recommend it. The neighborhood is at a central and traditional spot

Martijn V. • 4 reviews
April 24, 2023
9.5/10
We enjoyed the excellent dishes, all beautiful presented and served by the friendly staff. The restaurant is located in a cozy street in historic Leiden adding to the atmosphere

Nigel S. • 3 reviews
November 5, 2022
7/10
Service and ambiance were great, food was OK only though as the tournedos was way overcooked (wasn't asked how i wanted it in the first place). Unfortunately i was presented a bill for another table with 4 course menus... thank goodness I checked the bill in order for it to be corrected.

Vicky B. • 1 review
July 2, 2021
10/10
We went for the 'verrassing' menu which was excellent! The staff were really friendly and took the time to chat with us. Overall a great dining experience.

Hans d. • 8 reviews
November 19, 2019
10/10
Top food, excellent atmosphere and service. Highly recommended!

Martijn H. • 36 reviews
July 26, 2019
9.5/10
We had a great five course surprise menu! It started off oké, but got better with every course. Also the wine pairing was exceptionally good. Meals are Michelin star worthy and service is friendly and attentive. We got some extra sips of some of the wines and enjoyed the experience a lot. It is a small restaurant, but packs a punch! Do book ahead if you are planning a trip. Price/quality wise a 5 star rating for us!

Sally D. • 4 reviews
May 12, 2019
10/10
We didn’t know but apparently it was Mothers Day and we choose the Mother’s Day surprise menu. They asked about our preferences and dislikes and then tailored the courses accordingly. Great fun.

Christophe C. • 3 reviews
December 1, 2018
9.5/10
The food was really yummy and I found the setting to be really romantic. Our server(s) were super friendly and kind!

Sue R. • 34 reviews
August 16, 2018
8/10
Very helpful waiter! Beautifully presented food! It was great to get a surprise treat of cakes with our coffee!!!

Bruno g. • 27 reviews
July 2, 2018
9/10
I have enjoyed the diner. Very good wine pairing. Perfect service

Nathaniel C. • 1 review
April 18, 2018
10/10
Really nice restaurant to take your partner to. Quality and fine dining. Super good and attentive waiters. Always ready to deal with our questions and help.

Rodney H. • 64 reviews
August 9, 2017
8/10
Was lekker en gezellig

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Kloksteeg 3, 2311 SK Leiden

Leiden centraal station

Paid parking in the neighborhood

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- Atmosphere: 8.5/10

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