Den Gouden Karpel

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Den Gouden Karpel

  • July 9, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
Den Gouden Karpel

This has to be one of the BEST meals I have ever had. Not only in terms of food but also ambience and service!

The restaurant is on a small, attractive square very near the Burg. It only appears to seat about 40, so booking on a weekend is probably essential. The decor is simple but elegant—white walls, white linen on the tables, cane chairs, and subdued lighting. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome by the friendly waiting staff.

As we settled in at our table—by the window so we had a lovely view of the square—the comfortable atmosphere was already making me feel this was going to be something special and, when the food arrived, I was not disappointed!

We had:-
Starters:-

Lobster Soup – delicious
Scallops in a Herb/Butter Sauce – melt-in-the-mouth delicious

Main Course:-

Catfish with potatoes and sauce – wonderfully presented and mouthwateringly good
Bouillabaisse with ½ Lobster – when they brought me a bib and something that looked a bit like a medieval torture instrument to break open the lobster I was slightly apprehensive but my pleasure - not only of a wonderfully tasty but also delightfully messy meal – was childishly joyous!

Dessert:-

Crème Brulee – rich, and luscious!

Drinks:- Two beers and two espresso coffees

Total: Cost €113—expensive compared to what we would normally contemplate paying for a meal but worth every penny!


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