Restaurant De Halve Maen — Restaurant in Aalsmeer

Tucked away in the charming town of Aalsmeer, De Halve Maen elevates the art of seafood dining to an unforgettable experience. From the very first moment, the warmth of the interior and the grace of the hospitality set a tone that lingers long after the final course.

Homemade starters arrive as a quiet celebration, freshly baked bread, delicate spreads, and small delights that pair perfectly with every bite. The selection of fish is not hidden away in a kitchen but chosen personally at the table, transforming the meal into a shared ritual of taste and trust.

Each dish, from starter to main, gently massages the palate, not overwhelming but deeply satisfying in every detail. Having visited countless seafood establishments across the globe, even the renowned Montauk on the other side of the Atlantic quietly bows to what De Halve Maen achieves here.

If six stars were possible, one more would be added without hesitation for design, for heart, for the kind of hospitality that makes even the best feel just a little less exceptional. De Halve Maen is not just a restaurant, it is a memory plated with care. See...

When I sat down, the chef came with a stainless steel bin containing the fish of the night. I had to choose two out of eight delicious looking pieces of fish. The seared tuna was great. The teriyaki sauce was a little sweet when mingled with the salad.

The scallops were served around some interesting sauted vegetables. The scallops were large, tender, and very delicate inside. However, two were burnt by the grill being too hot -- they were gracefully replaced.

The poached pear was nicely spiced, without the spice dominating the pear flavour.

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Sono stato in questo ristorante ai primi di luglio 2013, trovato su internet. Cercavo qualcosa di poche pretese ma dove si mangiasse bene cno la famiglia, e siamo arrivati in questo piccolo posticino molto grazioso, con l'arredamento molto curato.

Il nostro tavolo era vicino alla cucina, così siamo riusciti anche a vedere il cuoco nei suoi preparativi. Abbiamo preso della carne per la bambina (tenerissima, non c'era bisogno del coltello) e una cena completa di pesce per me e mia moglie: antipasto e secondo, oltre ad acqua e vino e a un dolce

Le nostre pretese erano più basse sia come qualità che come prezzo, per cui al momento del conto (122 € per 3 persone) siamo rimasti un po' spiazzati. Ma col senno di poi, per la qualità e il servizio ricevuti devo dire che il prezzo è ampiamente giustificato. In definitiva...