In a former fisherman’s cottage overlooking the Vischmarkt of Harderwijk, this two-star restaurant offers an experience defined by balance – between elegance and ease, precision and soul. The space is intimate and textural, with warm earthy tones, contemporary art, and a ceiling that gently mirrors the Dutch sky. At the helm is Michel van der Kroft, a chef whose personal connection to Portugal adds quiet depth to a cuisine rooted in French technique. Dishes follow the seasons but return to signatures like smoked eel with foie gras or ravioli filled with Serra da Estrela cheese – thoughtful combinations, precisely composed. The wine list is shaped with equal care by SVH Wine Master Edger Groeneveld, while owner Robert-Jan Nijland brings a spirit of relaxed refinement to the room. It’s a place where every detail has a purpose – but nothing feels forced. Just a quiet confidence that lingers, course after course.