MEDI Restaurant — Restaurant in The Hague

4.5/5 There are a lot of restaurants with a shared dining/tapas concept now and MEDI is so far my favorite. The dishes are really creative, super tasty and the owners have the cutest story ever. The place had a nice atmosphere and I imagine it'd be perfect for date nights.

We were only 2 people, but luckily, we were hungry enough that we could try out a lot of the dishes from their menu. We had the green goddess aubergine, carciofi alla romana, carrots au yaourt, leek calcotada, sea bass and the bonless short ribs. My favorite was the aubergines: the roasted nuttiness of aubergines was brought out with the maple syrup dressing and the added pine nuts and pistacho provided extra salt and umami. Broccolini in the leek dish was still alive, not cooked to death (unlike what you get in most places). Sea bass was cooked really nicely as well, although I found the hummus to be a bit unnecessary. The ribs were soft and juicy and melted in your mouth, just as it should be. For dessert, we went for the Medi mezze plate because we couldn't choose between their dessert options. I liked their sourdough pita but the pickled tomato dip was a winner!! Really interesting flavor.

I went for a Verdejo to wash down the food, to stick to the Mediterranean theme. It fits most of the dishes on their menu, I think. I wish they had more glass options though. Then it'd be a solid 5/5 place for me ;) My friend tried their cocktail Dos Hermanos, and that's how we found out about their story actually. Apparently, Medi is owned by 2 really close friends of Dutch and Chinese backgrounds who became inseparable, almost like brothers (Dos Hermanos) rest of their cocktail menu tells their story as they have families and see their kids grow.

A final shotout to our lovely waiter Collin (spelling ?) Who had a Scottish background and an interest in Spanish language :) He was super attentive and kind, and patient enough to explain every single dish in a detailed way. Overall, we had a great time at MEDI and enjoyed our meal a lot. Will definitely...

It may seem another Mediterranean restaurant has opened in The Hague however Medi is anything but. The owners actually like to call it a lifestyle rather than a restaurant and I believe that, they are doing a pretty good job in bringing the Mediterranean lifestyle to The Hague.

I may have been a bit skeptical before visiting this place, because what is a Mediterranean restaurant? Are they serving Greek tapas, French Pizzas, or a random mix of Mediterranean dishes?

We visited Medi with a group of nine people to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of my parents. At the entrance of the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed by Dominque, “one of the two owners of Medi”. The restaurant has a robust yet warm ambiance, which made us feel welcome right away.

Shortly after being seated at a nicely decorated table, we started off the evening with an appetizing glass of Cava. During this evening, we were served a great variety of mouthwatering dishes. The dishes are influenced by different Mediterranean cuisines which definitely complement each other, not to forget about the delicious pairing wines .

Medi is a shared dining concept that is in itself an adventure for your taste buds. We got to taste so many different dishes which you wouldn’t order in a traditional restaurant. The quality of the ingredients was great, everything tasted fresh, the dishes looked stunning and the service was exceptional.

Coming back to my initial doubts before visiting Medi, it is anything but a random mix of Mediterranean dishes. The owners have done an awesome job in developing this concept. Medi is the place to be if you have to celebrate something but it is also a great venue for a casual dinner for two. I highly recommend The Medi lifestyle to anyone who visits The Hague.

Thank you very much Magnus and Dominique for this great evening. See...

As the name suggests, this place offers a shared dining experience featuring dishes from around the Mediterranean — and it was delicious. A plate of three dishes is recommended, but of course, you always have the option to order more.

We started with the Medi Antipasti, which came with a generous amount of cured meats; rustic, crunchy bread lightly drizzled with olive oil; big, fleshy olives — I’ve never had anything like them; a small bunch of grapes; and aioli that was subtle and not too overpowering.

The Green Goddess Aubergine was lovely. I was unsure about the maple syrup, but it blended well with the Mediterranean spices. To follow, the lamb rack was beautifully done and served on a bed of pearl couscous — both were full of flavour. The wine that paired nicely was the Nebla, which was rich yet light.

To finish, we had the matcha crème brûlée. The matcha flavour was quite faint, but the crème brûlée itself was utterly delicious.

A point to note about this place is that a reservation is highly recommended, as the seating is quite limited. When you do reserve, there may be a time restriction (which is stated when you book), depending on how busy it is.

If you’re looking for an intimate dining experience with friendly and suave staff, this is the...