Marie

good quality, good value cooking

Let's start with the restaurant's strongest asset: its location. The view of the Amstel is fantastic, and especially on summer days, there is a constant stream of boats sailing past. In terms of decor, it is fitting to compare it to a Parisian brasserie: a herringbone parquet floor, almost classical artwork on the walls. The ceiling features an art deco-style stained glass panel that serves as a true eye-catcher. Marie's kitchen also follows the tradition of Parisian bistros and brasseries: classic French. The menu features timeless classics such as oysters, seafood platters, caviar, country terrine, veal tartare, and entrecôte. We order two half-portions as starters, and both are excellent: poached Marigold egg with beurre blanc, green and yellow baby courgettes, green asparagus, and courgette tempura, as opposed to BBQ langoustines grilled with bagna cauda, a dipping sauce made from anchovies, garlic, and olive oil. One of the main courses is a classic vol-au-vent: a delicious crispy puff pastry pie filled with Belper Knolle, eggplant, celery root, peas, and fennel, served with a Comté sauce. Overall, it is a flavorful but quite hearty dish due to the use of both cheeses. The service is friendly, but inconsistent in terms of skill level and culinary expertise. More detailed explanations regarding the dishes would be welcome. That would make Marie perfect. Welcome to Lekker.

Situated on the Amstel, in the elegant Hotel L'Europe, Brasserie Marie serves refined French dishes in a stylish and relaxed setting. The kitchen presents classic dishes that are prepared with care and a sense of finesse. Such as perfe...