This time, I'm presenting a restaurant that is pretty classy! It's a place that presents a special high tea package with a twist... now, normally I'm not a fan of high tea, but this was a pretty engaging twist!

The Space

Coming in off the highway and the main street, there is a car park outside... however, it can be a touch confusing where to go. The place is actually home to a Hotel, a Spa AND the Restaurant. The one you want is the obviously the restaurant, which is the building that looks like the photo above!

When you first step into the restaurant, you are immediately greeted and asked if you are ready to take your place (reservations for high tea as required) or if you want to wait for the rest of your party. Well, this time we had to wait for a couple of the others, so we took some time out in this lovely and well-stocked bar area!

When you are ready, you are all ushered into the restaurant area. Make no mistake, this is a fancy place! I'm happy I dressed up for the occasion! Although, if I didn't... the restaurant throwing me out would be the least of my problems...

The Menu

I'm sure that there is a menu for the evening meals, which would be the more traditional a la carte sort of thing... however, we came during the daytime (afternoon) high tea session, which is a strictly set menu. However, if you had dietary requirements, they could try and cater to that. We didn't...

The Food

It's not High Tea without tea! The selection was actually really good, with every person getting their own teapot that was constantly refilled or changed if you wanted to change the tea. It really was so good that I forgot that I'm a coffee drinker.... my favourite for the afternoon was the 4 red fruits black tea (second from the left on the top row).

So, this is the traditional part of the High Tea. Lots of little nibbles, ranging from sandwiches to quiches. All of which was top quality stuff... although, there was an egg salad sandwich that I wasn't so fond of, but that is me... (this was the serving for 4 people).

Next was the little twist. A little hot "main" course. Fish (I can't remember what, Cod I think) with an Asparagus puree and a Pumpkin soup side. All of which was very nice! I ended up eating two portions, as the other people will starting to fill up from the first session.

... and here is where I regretted eating so much fish! The dessert course, pictured is the serving for two people. This is a strictly go slow part of the meal! All the tasties on display were very rich but oh so tasty! The sort of thing where you just take it slowly and with small bites!

... and if that wasn't enough! One last finisher... to finish me off! Pinapples in a mango pudding. Wow!

The Experience

In total, we took about three hours to eat and drink. You will need that time unless you plan on feeling sick! The food was really great, but you do have to pace yourself. Likewise, the tea (and eventually coffee) was top-notch as well.

It's a touch on the pricy side of things, and you will have to wear pants (or at least dress up...).... but it is worth it for a really nice afternoon out.

The staff were also incredibly friendly and the whole experience was high quality. For the High Tea, you NEED a reservation. The dining area is not that big, and when we were there it was packed.

I would definitely reccomend this place for a special afternoon with that special person!

Contact Details

Address: Laan van Hoornwijck 29, 2289 DG Rijswijk NETHERLANDS
Phone: 070-3076074
email: [email protected]
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