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Restaurant San Siro, at Oudkerkhof 9 in Utrecht, is an Italian kitchen that Gault&Millau scored 12.5 in 2026. The guide describes the restaurant as a fixture in the city centre for 18 years, with a cosy atmosphere and classic dishes given a modern twist.
Chef Tako Peters leads the kitchen, which builds on classic, handmade Italian cooking. Lekker500 singled out the sous-vide dorade, a lightly acidulated fish rather than a ceviche, and a terrine of veal brisket and bresaola with saffron sauce. The cod arrived generous, fresh and cooked through, served with glazed sauerkraut, smoky eel and cavolo nero cream.
The fig and date cake comes with fig ricotta ice cream, almond panna cotta and a fresh fig salad. The wine list is Italian only. A Gavi di Gavi from Piedmont suits the dorade, and a Verdicchio from the Marche, aged six months in wood, pairs with the cod.
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Slightly tucked away in the heart of Utrecht's bustling center, on Oudkerkhof, lies the casual Italian restaurant San Siro, helmed by chef Tako Peters. Not Italian himself, yet he knows everything about excellent Italian cooking, served with a modern twist. This is immediately evident from the two starters: sous-vide dorade and a terrine of veal brisket and bresaola. Both dishes look stunning on the plate and taste superb. The dorade is not a ceviche, but rather a lightly acidulated fish. The other components provide a lovely sweet and savory counterbalance. The terrine is rich and creamy, pairing perfectly with the saffron sauce. The generous portion of cod (merluzzo) in the main course is also cooked to perfection and incredibly fresh; the accompanying glazed sauerkraut is delightful, the added eel lends a beautiful smoky note, and the cavolo nero cream is irresistibly delicious. What a well-crafted plate of food! Naturally, these dishes are accompanied exclusively by Italian wines, served by particularly friendly, young, and well-informed staff. The Gavi di Gavi from Piedmont is an excellent companion for the dorade, just as the Verdicchio from the Marche region, which has been aged for six months in wood, pairs beautifully with the cod. We round off the meal with an original and flavorful dessert: a fig and date cake, fig ricotta ice cream, almond panna cotta, and a fresh fig salad. If the bill is also quite reasonable, then there is only one conclusion: Welcome to Lekker!
For 18 years, Italian restaurant San Siro has been a household name in the heart of Utrecht. The restaurant exudes a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The dishes are classic with a modern twist. Burrata with roasted beetroot, pickled parsnip,...