Brasserie Monopole in Wijk 00 Centrum

Had a delicious meal at Monopole, Fabienne is a real star and she does her job wonderfully!

Be prepared for a hefty price tag! We sat down here for a slice of vlaai; every trip to Maastricht starts here, a delicious piece of rijstevlaai. Iced coffee is also highly recommended. Actually, it's all too expensive, but very tasty. Around €4 for a slice of vlaai and €6 for iced coffee

We had a nice meal, just had to wait a long time between the soup and the main course. Otherwise a good restaurant, just not 5 stars for us, but hey, 4 stars isn't bad either. We would go back there in a heartbeat. I would say go there sometime and experience it for yourself.

Once again, I booked an André Rieu package with my husband and granddaughter. Thank you very much for the good seats and the excellent service, which ensured we had another wonderful evening. Best regards, the Steijn and van Egmond family. See you next year.

Had a wonderful evening with delicious food and a fantastic concert by Andre Rieu.

We had dinner at Brasserie Monopole last Thursday and it was an unforgettable evening, not only because of the delicious food but especially because of the attentive and friendly service. We will definitely visit Maastricht again because of Brasserie Monopole.

Crowds equals cash! André Rieu terrace arrangement, there were simply too many tables placed. Very uncomfortable.

We had some great time in this year's André Rieu dinner experience on 4th July 2025. We enjoyed great food and very timely service. Thanks to Randy and all team. Hope to see you again next year..! 3rd July 2026 Wonderful dinner, lovely atmosphere, and excellent service. A special thank you to Marianne for arranging such a beautiful place for us, and to Randy for his warm and attentive service. We had a truly memorable evening at Café Monopole. Highly recommended!

We only had drinks. Service was quick and very friendly. Tourist prices.

We had a wonderful evening with excellent food, including gluten-free options. The staff and service were outstanding 🫶

Friendly staff, delicious food, highly recommended

A great restaurant with friendly and very hospitable service The food is also super We go there every year when we are in Maastricht

We had a wonderful time sitting and eating. The staff were super friendly!!

Very nice brasserie with a lovely terrace on the Vrijthof. Great for people-watching. Very pleasant service, too, provided by sweet and friendly staff. Definitely recommended for a relaxing time to unwind. We come from far away, but we will certainly be back here again.

Wow, Es and Randy really make it a party! A big smile, a friendly word… true hosts! The food is also genuinely delicious! In short…. Highly recommended!

Been a few times with my sisters! Randy is our star, he arranges everything! A very cozy restaurant with great food and drinks.

Here, during our weekend trip with the sisters, we got to know Randy and, of course, the other staff. We felt very welcome. That is why we went back there whenever we were in Maastricht. We are still in contact with Randy. The food there is superb. We will definitely go back when we visit Maastricht again. I certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Maastricht. Regards, Marja

Tourist trap, do not eat in Vrijthoff or Markt

Esdras and Randy, in particular, are great people from the Monopole, always fun and full of laughter 😎

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent experience at Brasserie Monopole Maastricht We had a wonderful experience at Brasserie Monopole, beautifully situated on the Vrijthof. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, exactly what you look for during a visit to Maastricht. A special mention for waiter Randy. His personal service was truly excellent. He took the time for us, actively thought along with us, and helped us fantastically with the tickets for André Rieu. Thanks to his dedication and commitment, we were able to enjoy our visit without a care. In addition, Randy creates a particularly pleasant atmosphere with his friendly attitude, humor, and attention to his guests. You immediately feel welcome and appreciated. Such employees really make the difference. Thanks to Randy and the Monopole team

Wine glass with lipstick. A "new" one is brought, but then the lipstick is smudged all over the glass. Then they even get into an argument that it is a clean glass.

It is a good restaurant with tasty food and lovely waiters, so definitely go!

Had a delicious lunch, sublime host named Randy!

We went for a drink when we opened the menu and saw that you could make reservations for Andre Riue. We asked for information, and sure enough, there was still room. Randy informed us well. We look forward to coming back in July. We will be dining there then as well, and can tell you what it is like.

Everything was delicious, very nice regional cuisine and friendly service!

Been here many times and it's always been great, and the service (Randy and of course the rest too) is always friendly and welcoming.

Really nice and well located. The staff were incredibly friendly. Very pleasant...

You mainly pay for the location; the food is okay, but nothing more than that. The welcome and service were friendly, though.

horribly rude staff, follows you around the terrace/restaurant to ask you about your intentions -- both times my company and I entered the restaurant we were literally stalked and rudely questioned by a staff member. service was rude as well, doesn't take their time with you and taking your order felt as an inconvenience to the staff.

Had a delicious breakfast for a good price. Very friendly staff.

Not bad, but not top-notch either. It does have a nice location and a cozy, heated terrace. Food: schnitzel was okay, but the accompanying vegetables tasted excessively of garlic. Asparagus à la flamande was quite dry and had very little butter sauce. The sour meat, on the other hand, was tasty, and plenty of fries were provided. I think the prices are a bit higher compared to other places in town. It is mainly aimed at tourists and quite pushy about ordering extra items you don't really need.

We had been looking forward to our trip to Maastricht and certainly to grabbing a drink on a terrace at the Vrijthof. Unfortunately, the square was completely taken over by the fair and Pluvius ruled with a firm hand. Fortunately, we were able to sit dry under the large parasols (with heating), and the friendly service made up for a lot. I will have to review the menu later; there was shopping to be done. Umbrella up!

I arrived and was greeted by a friendly young man with a huge smile. He spoke to me kindly and showed me straight to a table. The Aperol was just the way you like it. I don't remember his name, but the doorman who worked on Wednesday, May 13th is a sweetheart of a guy!!!!

We received tremendous cooperation and help from manager Randy at the Ambulance Wish Foundation! Thanks in part to him, our patient had a beautiful and wonderful last wish!

As a gentleman, and a man of God, I feel morally obliged to announce the following message: Should one be in search of an establishment where cutlery appears to be used more as a weapon than a dining instrument, congratulations your pilgrimage has ended. If thou intendest to place an order and seeketh a member of staff, and by some miracle findest one, do inform the rest of us. We, too, remain searching, days later, older and wiser. Pray keep a vigilant eye upon thy personal belongings, for ownership becomes a rather flexible concept the moment one crosses the threshold of this venue. The proprietor must surely possess pockets of immeasurable depth, for the personnel were engaged in a joyous polonaise across the floor, rather than the vulgar act of taking orders. The personnel electing to enjoy a coffee break at the very moment service is required is, admittedly, a fascinating exercise in priority management though one assumes they required the caffeine to recover from the tremendous effort of doing absolutely nothing. Now, to the cuisine, ladies and gentlemen. Should you order the mushroom sauce, prepare yourself for an intimate encounter with a mushroom. Singular. Possibly imaginary. Certainly symbolic. The shrimp croquettes were acceptable in flavour, though one cannot help but feel they would have benefited greatly from the presence of actual shrimp, rather than their distant relatives still frolicking freely in the North Sea. The XL burger, I must concede, was rather decent a recommendation I make wholeheartedly, provided it is ordered to take away, thus sparing oneself the full theatrical experience of the service. In conclusion, I departed this establishment not nourished, but enlightened reminded that patience is a virtue, expectation is a sin, and hope should be left at the door alongside one’s belongings. I extend my gratitude to this bistro for the life lesson, the spiritual test, and the unexpected hunger that followed. I shall not be returning, but I will remember it fondly in the same way one remembers a minor illness: unpleasant, avoidable, and best not experienced twice. May God bless this place… and may He guide future guests elsewhere.

Took centuries to get our order and everything was extremely overpriced! Service was ok and the atmosphere was pretty nice .

Enjoy a delicious meal on a cozy, warm outdoor terrace

We spent a mid-week stay in Maastricht and it was nice and relaxing. We regularly sat on the terrace at Brasserie Monopole, the staff were nice and attentive and the host was nice and friendly.

Had a drink at Monopole last night. Very good service and very friendly service.

They were anything but friendly, just rushing, rushing, rushing. We had to wait almost fifteen minutes before being helped, so we flagged someone down. Then the coffee was almost gone, and only then did the waffles we ordered arrive. Then they were insistently asked five times if we wanted more, even though we'd already asked for the bill twice. Next time, we'll just walk away. Everything was way too expensive.

When we sat down, someone remarked: "These are tables for eating only, not just drinks." This had already been pointed out by two staff members, and I politely replied several times that we wanted something to eat. I didn't feel welcome, but we stayed and ate anyway. At the beginning of our meal, when we sat down, we were offered a drink, but it was gone before we even received our food. (I also had to ask if we could order our food because it took a long time for anyone to come and take our order.) For the rest of the evening, we weren't asked if we wanted another drink. However, while we were in the middle of a conversation, someone else's drink order was placed on the table, to which I replied that I didn't order it (it happens). Then, when we had finished our food, the table was cleared, and even then, we weren't asked if everything was to our liking or if we wanted dessert or a drink. We waited a while to see if we could speak to another staff member or if they would come to our table. We'd been sitting at this table for a while without drinks or food, but after waiting 15 minutes, I decided I'd rather pay instead of ordering dessert and waiting even longer. I finally spoke to someone again and got the response, "Please wait, we're on our way." That was perfectly fine, but only after waiting another 10 minutes did another staff member arrive. "What do you want?" I responded by saying I'd like to pay. This response wasn't entirely appropriate for a restaurant. The food was delicious, but the service was terrible, and I found the bill quite hefty. Of course, you know the price before you order, but when you have to pay €72.50 for 3 appetizers, a portion of fries, and 2 drinks, I think I should expect a smile rather than constantly having to chase after everything.

We were there during the Christmas market. It was so atmospheric. The service was great, and the food was really good. We had rabbit and sauerkraut, and the beers were delicious.

SCAMMERS! DO NOT GO THERE. For 4 coffees and 2 sweets we paid 55 euros. They scammed us while sweetly talking to us.

During the Christmas market, the three of us popped into the brasserie for coffee and something to eat. We had two cappuccinos, one hot chocolate, and three apple strudels. The cappuccino was lukewarm, and I'd have preferred it. I fell off my chair while paying... I had to pay a total of €45.00. Unfortunately, there are no prices listed anywhere, so I'm afraid they can charge whatever they want. We won't be back anytime soon.

We didn't eat there. But we enjoyed sitting on the terrace and having a drink. Very friendly staff.

Delicious pea soup with smoked sausage and rye bread with bacon on a cozy, atmospheric, and pleasantly heated terrace. Friendly and efficient service.

Friendly staff. But there's clearly no one with much experience who can oversee the place. The wait for a drink takes 15 minutes. 200ml soft drink, €3.60. Dirty table. Lovely heat lamp, nice Christmas atmosphere.

Would not recommend Overall it is an overpriced tourist trap - the food is very mediocre, service is fine, but all you’re paying for is the seating at a nice location We got a salmon salad and it was truly just one egg, some salmon and some leaves with half a baguette for €24,5. I would say it’s not very filling or satisfying for the price you pay

Expensive for what you get. The chicken ragout wasn't tasty, it was limp. The atmosphere was okay, and the service was also okay.

Pass by, cafe, worst food,Pass by, cafe, worst food,

The price was too much for the quality of food one receives. The atmosphere was nice though!

Beautiful view of the Vrijthof square and comfortable seating. Friendly staff who give you a warm welcome. Cozy, beautifully decorated terrace and a wide selection on the menu. Even now that winter is slowly setting in, it's a pleasant place to be. It's definitely worth 5 stars!

Bad food. The schnitzel tasted like nothing. The service was far too slow. Not recommended.

The food was expensive for what you get, but it was okay. Nice location, of course. Strange situation: you could only pay in cash...with unclear, confusing explanations...no other payment option, so everyone had to use their debit card. Long wait times, and I saw several tables leave. Not really worth going back.

We came for a drink, and we were treated to a sociological experiment in passive-aggressive service. The bearded waiter (yes, that one) exudes a kind of subtle hostility, as if you've personally offended him simply by existing. He ignores, selects, and smiles only at those who apparently deserve his approval. It's not once. It's not twice. It's three times. I'd rather drink elsewhere, where the glass is filled with something other than contempt.

Best waitress in Holland...food was awesome and super cool venue 😎

While we were looking for a place to have dinner (5 people on a Wednesday evening after a day of shopping), a waiter cordially invited us to take a table in his establishment 😉. We didn't regret it: it was very good, we were well served and the atmosphere was very warm.

Unfriendly and very arrogant staff.

The food was delicious. Unfortunately, it seems impossible to find enough Dutch-speaking staff these days. That doesn't detract from the overall service atmosphere.

Delicious food. Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff!

I'm never coming back. Last night, my girlfriend and I went here for dinner. We were given a baguette as a starter and ordered a salad and mussels and fries. After the baguette, over an hour passed. Then I asked the waiter if our main course was being prepared yet. The waiter told me they were waiting until the starter (the baguette) was finished, and that the guests had time to finish it first. A ridiculous answer, considering we'd been without drinks for quite some time and had never been asked if we'd finished eating. Then it took over 45 minutes for the main course to arrive. The salad had clearly been under a heat lamp and was damp. The mussels were okay. We were never asked again if we wanted a drink. No free drink was offered. When I tried to raise the issue, the waiter interrupted me because he was being yelled at from inside. A real disgrace.

Long wait, then food served that was already cold without cutlery, staff that didn't speak Dutch.... Top ☝️

Smooth service in a great location. The kitchen doesn't perform miracles.

The food is good, with a delicious schnitzel and fries. The service is very good, and they speak many languages. We thought the beers were very expensive at €6.75. There were five of us, and the main course, drinks, two desserts, and coffees cost €250.

Nice service. Prices are high (tourist prices). The food took quite a while, but it was good! Being a tourist hotspot, it's quite hectic and noisy outside under the umbrellas.

Very large store, but you still have to look for a spot on the terrace.

Bad experience: the first glass of prosecco was still empty. The replacement glass was dirty with lipstick. The mussels were full of sand. After complaining about this, no action was taken. At checkout, I complained again, but there was no response. Very poor service.

I had a truly excellent onion soup, and my husband had an apple strudel. Both were delicious. The limoncello spritz was good and reasonably priced, but overall, the value for money is obviously commensurate with the good location.

A very enthusiastic young man who politely welcomes you in Dutch and chats about the Vrijthof square and the Rieu concerts. That makes you feel welcome. Unfortunately, this quickly fades when his colleagues take over, and even ordering a beer becomes difficult because they don't understand Dutch.

Beautiful cafe with a fantastic environment and view

We popped in for lunch. And we certainly got the picture. A quick drink, a quick bite, and then we were out of here. No standard mayonnaise with the fries, and it was incredibly expensive. We also ordered a Coke, but it was more like an ice cube than a Coke. Not recommended.

Went for lunch this afternoon. After the Meuse cruise, I felt like something sweet, so I chose the Liège waffle with whipped cream. My husband opted for a ham and cheese toastie. Very well seasoned and beautifully presented. The waffle was delicious, and the coffee was good too. The service was friendly and helpful. No long waits. Simply excellent. Highly recommended.

The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic, especially our host, Daniel. He's very friendly and cheerful. He's the kind of person you'd love to be served by. Greetings from Bebbie, Truus, Carmen, and Sandra 😉

Great food! The pesto pasta with chicken was disappointing. The fries with sour meat and the beef croquettes, however, were delicious! The fries were a bit dry and limp.

Had a delicious club sandwich. A generous portion, so definitely worth the money.

Very poor food. One star is still too much. The ground meat sandwich had so much dressing on it that you couldn't taste the artificial meat. The pastry was completely tasteless and cold. They didn't even ask if we enjoyed the leftovers. That speaks volumes! Even though it was expensive, you'd be better off going somewhere else. It's outrageous that none of the staff spoke Dutch, even though we were actually in Maastricht.

Slechte service en slecht eten. Op het tafeltje lag een tafelkleedje met vetvlekken en een gat erin; deze werd op ons verzoek vervangen door een schoon kleedje. We moesten erg lang wachten op 2 biertjes die we besteld hadden ondanks herhaalde verzoeken van ons . Andere gasten die later waren gekomen hadden hun drankjes al. Toen de gerechten gebracht werden vroegen we nogmaals om onze biertjes welke toen terstond getapt werden. Mijn tafelgenote had een kippenpasteitje met frites besteld. Zij ontving een bord met een ondefinieerbare massa erop en frites op hetzelfde bord, helemaal vol gedumpt. De kippenragout of wat daarvoor doorging was een vaste massa met daaronder een dikke bonk dat ws het pasteibakje was. Toen ons gevraagd werd of het smaakte zei mijn disgenoten dat dit niet het geval was, de ober excuseerde zich en bood een ander gerecht aan, maar de trek was weg. Ikzelf had een schnitzel waarop niets aan te merken viel.

We went here on the last night of our weekend in Maastricht, and we don't regret it! The service was very friendly, and the spare ribs with fries and salad were delicious. We'll definitely be back!

Brasserie dans laquelle nous avons toujours pris l'habitude d'aller manger un morceau le jeudi en fin de journée.Nous avons toujours été extrêmement bien reçus et avons toujours très bien mangé au Monopole mais en lisant les nombreux avis négatif publiés ces derniers temps, je dois avouer que nous y sommes un peu retourné à reculons...Pour notre part tout était parfait...bon accueil et service bilingue avec le sourire...casserole de moules et soles meunière avec deux portions de frites et non une seule comme signalé dans beaucoup d'avis...avons attendu un peu mais c est normal et je préfère quand la qualité est dans nos assiettes...Alors oui les prix sont plus élevés et vous payez un peu l'emplacement mais tout est annoncé sur la carte en Français à la demande...Après ne soyons pas dupes, il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu et les nombreux avis négatif publiés à l'instant T étaient certainement largement justifié mais dans ce cas bravo à l'équipe de management qui a probablement eu l'intelligence d'en tenir compte et de rapidement corriger le tir...

We went on July 18, 2025, with an André Rieu package. We have nothing but praise for what a perfectly organized evening we had, down to the last detail! The food was delicious, despite the crowds, it ran wonderfully, the staff were so friendly and kind, the tables were beautifully set—in short, definitely worth repeating! Thank you, Monopole, thanks in part to you, we had a fantastic evening ❤️

We came here for lunch; I've been coming here for over 25 years! Simply because I know it's simple and good, but my last time was disappointing. There's someone walking around trying to lure people onto the terrace, but once you're seated, you have to wait a long time for service. Luckily, the young man who helped us was great and spoke Dutch. I'll definitely be back, but I hope you guys do something about the staff.

Great atmosphere. Honest food! We were in a perfect, beautiful spot! The service and hospitality were 100%. Randy made sure we had a fantastic and enjoyable evening!

The Andre Rieu concert was amazing

Best restaurant and fantastic atmosphere (in white) during the André Rieux concerts, top service from wonderful staff. Compliments to the Monopole team.

We were hastily ushered to our table, as the terrace was packed. We were given a drink, but that was it, as we were never asked again if we wanted another drink. Despite the staff's haste, we were perfectly fine. Until my "Italian roll" with filet Americana arrived. As you can see in the photo, the filet had already turned a strange color. I hesitated to take a bite, but I did. I shouldn't have! It was INEDIBLE. I left my entire sandwich and told them I didn't like it. However, nothing was done about it, and we were still charged full price. The restaurant with the two yellow arches diagonally across from me is a better option ;) Highly recommended!

Andre Rieu arrangement afgelopen donderdag verstoord door tafel achter ons met jongeren die vanaf eerste minuut drukke conversatie hielden. Tevens was kwaliteit van diner matig, de varkenshaas was hard en droog.

Had a nice lunch, nothing special, quite pricey but that's in a popular city right in the centre.

Pracht organisatie bij Rieu optreden, de bediening is een voorbeeld voor velen, zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Proficiat

We had some great time in this year's André Rieu dinner experience on 4th July. We enjoyed great food and very timely service. Thanks to Randy and all team. Hope to see you again next year..!

Been there for this year's André Rieu concerts' terrace dinner experience. Flawless service, great food... Highly recommended... 👌🏻😇👍🏻 (thanks to Randy who coordinated all... 👏🏻)

Had a fantastic evening with a performance by Andre Rieu on the Vrijthof! Randy arranges everything down to the last detail, super host..

Been here for lunch, dinner and last night with Andre Rieu, in one word, AMAZING! Good food, good atmosphere and top service! Really recommended!

On Thursday 3 July, during the unforgettable André Rieu concert, we enjoyed an amazing evening at Brasserie Monopole in Maastricht. What a great experience! From the moment we arrived, we were immediately immersed in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The location is perfect, right on the Vrijthof, and exudes the unique atmosphere of Maastricht — especially during such a special event. The service was truly excellent. Friendly, smooth, professional and with an eye for detail. Despite the crowds, they took all the time for us and made sure we lacked nothing. The staff deserves a big compliment — or better said: a big hat! Everything was perfect that evening: the food, the service, the ambiance… the whole picture was perfectly arranged in one word. Brasserie Monopole made this evening even more special. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to experience Maastricht at its best!

Het terras arrangement tijdens concert Rieu was bij dit restaurant geweldig. Goede service, vriendelijke en goede bediening, lekker en uitstekend drie-gangen diner. Indien vooraf aangegeven ook vega gerechten beschikbaar. Het uitserveren van de drie gangen en drankjes verliep professioneel en snel. De communicatie tijdens het bestellen/reserveren van de tickets was duidelijk en goed. De sfeer tijdens het concert was prima en dat kwam mede ook door de bediening. Complimenten!

One word Great! We enjoyed it so much again! You really did a great job again, very nice staff. Delicious food. And our daughter had a very nice experience thanks to Randy that she will never forget! # André Rieu Vrijthof! Thank you for the good care!!

My review says it all Food is great Atmosphere and staff could be much better.

We had a nice cup of (ice) coffee with some treats. The service was very personal, friendly and helpful. They really wanted to go the extra mile to make you feel at home.

The service was attentive; he gave us the German menu. He was also friendly and quick. We enjoyed the food. We sat on the terrace, but the red light was a bit distracting.

The service was very quick and friendly. The food was excellent. The only downside is the somewhat high prices, but that's normal for a location like this, and yes, restaurants in the Netherlands are generally more expensive.

Together with a friend we had a nice day in Maastricht, where we had a delicious lunch at Brasserie Monopole. Service is fast, friendly and Randy helped us super well.