Restaurant Rubens — Restaurant in Leiden

I am staying at the adjoining hotel for business, and on my second night here I had dinner in Reubens restaurant.

What can I say! The quality of the food was INCREDIBLE. Absolutely mouth watering from start to finish. I chose to have the 3 course menu.

To start, I had the salmon with caviar, blini and dill cream cheese. The presentation alone was enough to make my mouth water. The quality of the produce was very fresh and very delicious. Portion size was also perfect.

For my main, I had the Venison steak with parsnip, oyster mushrooms, pumpkin and with a bock beer sauce. My goodness, if I could eat this meal every day for the rest of my life, I would be one happy lady. The meat was cooked to perfection and the accompanying vegetables were beautifully paired to the venison. I was quite saddened when it had all gone.

For my dessert, I had a selection of cheeses, to which I was presented with a choice of around 10 different cheeses. The waiting staff were very knowledgeable about each option and the variety was like a dream for cheese lovers!! It was accompanied by a delicious traditional Dutch apple syrup, so delicious in fact that the staff allowed me to buy one of the tins of it for me to take home!

The waiting staff were very lovely, polite and very attentive. All in all, I can’t find any faults in my experience at Reubens. HIGHLY recommended. If I visit Leiden again, I will be sure to return...

Read the reviews before dining here alone and though I'm no gourmand I definitely disagree with the negative reviews. This is a pretty lovely hotel restaurant. Service was excellent throughout. I was served by Carline though I think the chef himself served the main and dessert. Perfectly lovely, attentive, not too formal, not intrusive, timings were just right. Nothing to fault. Atmosphere was relaxed, calm, music gentle and about right volume. Maybe a little brightly lit but a very minor negative and not enough to lose a star. I chose the fixed menu 34.50, with extra bread at €5 (very good and enough for two). Herring Tartar was delicious, perhaps heavy on the supporting beetroot but that's not a negative for me Veal Steak perfectly cooked but no gourmand so won't comment further other than to say I enjoyed it. I thought the Raspberry Creme Brûlée was amazing and I always have creme brulee if it's available so I do have some expertise in this domain!😁 It might not be michelin star status but I think it's one hotel restaurant I would definitely recommend, something I...

Yesterday was our marriage anniversary, and we decided to celebrate it at Ruben Restaurant in Leiden — a place we truly love. Only here can you get the best cheese platter in the city, and it never disappoints.

The food was absolutely delicious — rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The cheese platter, as always, was the highlight of our meal.

What made the evening even more special was the warm hospitality. Pim and Nomi gave us a heartfelt welcome and made sure we had a perfect dining experience. Their kindness and attention to detail made us feel truly valued.

Ruben Restaurant has a unique charm that keeps bringing us back. With its outstanding food, exceptional service, and cozy atmosphere, it’s the perfect place for any special occasion — or simply a great night...