Restaurant Plantage 87

1987...that is the feeling that lingers. Except for one funny appetizer and umami mushroom bomb, the food is too classic. Crab/apple, fried piece of white fish/creamy sauce and a few slices of beef with polenta cube. The expensive, clumsily poured wine pairings also remain at that level. Gluten-free goes well, fast service and a fork that falls on the floor (quick a clean one). What's downright bad is the sun shining straight into your face all evening, the shouting from the 'open' kitchen, glasses with a Riedel logo (crystal anyone?), stained cutlery, rancid speakers on the ceiling, a view of a dirty outside wall and dramatic acoustics that mean you can barely hear each other. As if you were housed in the emergency building. Gordon would advise you to tear everything down, redecorate with good stuff and real quality and cook based on your gut, not on the common denominator that determines your place in next year's Lekker.....

Delicious food, surprised by the very tasty appetizers and beautiful dishes. Hospitable and friendly. Good price/quality ratio. We felt pampered by the service, they made time even though it was quite busy and had no problem adapting a dish. A gluten-free diet was also taken into account! Affordable house wine. We will definitely come back.