Calla's — Restaurant in The Hague

This restaurant is set in a classy and cosy room - though I found the bench seats uncomfortable -, with good though not exceptional service, and serves a varied and well-presented food.

Two types of menus are available, which is not unusual, but neither of them offers any choice for any of the courses, which is a shame, and all the more so that it is not possible for guests seated at the same table to choose different menus. Obviously, the food is good as one would expect from a starred chef, with a mix of flavours. However, the dishes are somewhat uneven, some even being under-par, the desserts in particular.

My wife wanted to order some wine for her as I do not drink alcohol, and the waiter recommended that she take the wine pairing, which was a poor choice. Indeed, this was a 7-course meal, and one glass of wine was served with each. Though all of them were good, this was excessive and made her sick in the end.

While this was an enjoyable experience, hence the four stars, I would not recommend this restaurant to a friend, as there as other, non-starred restaurant serving equally good food at a much...

We were happy to have dinner at Calla's twice this year, in March and September. On both occasions we chose the Menu Prestige: a symphony of seven culinary pieces of art, each of them refined and creatively prepared using different techniques, perfect ingredients and wonderfully tasty "foamy" sauces. Some dished great, some so beautiful never to be forgotten, like the crab (March) and the sweetbread (September). But it is not only the formidable kitchen why we highly recommend coming to this restaurant: the service is sublime, not too formal neither too informal: all the hosts want is to make the guests have a great evening. They seem to be able to adapt themselves perfectly to your needs and mood. We also recommend taking the accompanying wine arrangement, making sure you have a perfectly fitting glass of good whine with each course, but especially because you get a great story with each of them, sometimes with a nice dose of humor too. Their star? Seems a bit of an understatement, they definitely deserve a second one, on condition that they don't change anything. Keep Calla's as it is now:...

Do not be fooled by the subdued and intimidating decor at the entrance, the welcoming is very warm. Bianca who accompanies you through the evening's journey was fantastic and makes everyone feel special. Thus ensuring that the atmosphere matches the culinary experience you are about to enjoy. The timing of the serving of each amuse-bouche as well as the courses is perfect. They leave you time to appreciate each dish and never feel rushed. Chef Ronald van Roon combines ingredients that you would not imagine working together. He delivers flavours that are unique, smooth, and savoury. The atmosphere works for this kind of experience. The music is at a perfect level, so you can have conversations without yelling which in turn does not raise the conversation volume at every table. The access to view the whole kitchen also helps to warm the environment making the dining experience seem more personal and intimate despite being on two floors. Overall, Calla's is a must. Worth every penny and holds a high repeat...