Experts' Choice Award Rijsel
What the experts agree on
Rijsel's rotisserie chicken and affordable prix-fixe menus showcase classically prepared Flemish-Belgian comfort food in a bright, casual space housed in a former domestic science school in Amsterdam East.
“Rijsel is an authentic restaurant with a French and Belgian kitchen using pure ingredients.”
– On the Grid
Fodor's "The food is simply prepared but delicious, and reasonably priced. The three-course menus change frequently and always include daily specials." Full review
Time Out "Specialising in the best rotisserie chicken, like, ever, Rijsel has established itself as another delicious reason to head East." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Rijsel's simple interior resembles a classroom, and the restaurant happens to share its entrance with a school." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The clean and bright dining room at Rijsel masterfully mixes traditionalism with today's industrial-inspired design trends...casual enough for a weekday meal." Full review
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But take note: it's only open Monday through Friday, so be sure to plan—and book—in advance.
Eater "Since 2012 Rijsel has been recognized as one of the pioneers of the Amsterdam bistronomy movement. Iwan Driessen helms the kitchen, putting out a menu of French and Flemish classics such..."
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"The Flemish-inspired favorite, Rijsel, with affordable three-course prix-fixe menus of comfort food that's classically prepared"
Time Out "Housed in a former huishoudschool, one of the domestic science institutions blamed for the decline of the Dutch kitchen, you’ll find frugality only in"
