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Nº 15 op 248 op Hilversum
Nº 4 van 52 Restaurant op Hilversum
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Dinner was delicious. However, the waitstaff should have asked the people at the table next to us to stop flirting. Or offered them a room. The man practically jumped on this woman. Not very pleasant or sociable.
Ed Pellens . 2025-08-13
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Not worth repeating; it's more of a lunch spot. The food looks good, but our evening was a flop due to the taste.
Sebas B . 2025-08-10
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Delicious food, tasty surprising combinations in the chef's menu, friendly service, good timing of the dishes
Wil Drost-Kuiper . 2025-08-02
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The food was delicious. It exceeded expectations, especially considering the price-quality ratio. The service was knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely worth it if you want delicious, high-quality food.
boaz adank . 2025-07-29
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Very tasty food, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff. But it's a shame the vegetarian options are so limited.
Carine Kielstra . 2025-07-24
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We had a very relaxing and delicious dinner here. We chose the three-course chef's menu and it was a hit! The staff knows what they're doing, and the food is top-notch. I'll definitely be back! (Small tip: get the butter from the fridge before dinner for your bread.)
Niels J. . 2025-07-17
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Amazing food!. Should be Michelin rated! Great staff! Lovely atmosphere!
Tina Vlaar . 2025-07-08
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Delicious food, I will come back for the Monsees salad :-). Lovely staff. Just great
Rosita Walraven . 2025-07-04
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Service was good. I really expected more from the food. My starter was a cold ceviche but the fish was lukewarm and bland. My daughter had a steak tartare but that was also too hot and not tasty. My daughter's steak was fine! My salad with fish was lukewarm and there was hard plastic in my salad that came from a container where the sauce came from. This dish was removed from the bill by the staff but I was done eating immediately. In short, I was a Vlaar "goer" but the level of dishes at Monsees is a bit lower. The service, on the other hand, is really good.
Jitske Janssen . 2025-07-02
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First time here and we took the chefs menu. The menu was surprising and varied, fine, but the fourth course with a tender veal ribeye was really special. You rarely get such tender and full of flavour, really good! Complete with a red Grenache, a great combination.
Kees van Beek . 2025-06-16
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Had a very nice, cozy high tea. We celebrated a baby shower together. This was possible in a separate room that we could decorate ourselves. There was a nice atmosphere and the high tea itself was also fine!
Robbin Timmers . 2025-06-10
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Yesterday we were warmly welcomed in the "new" Monsees in 's-Graveland. It took some searching (the old name is still everywhere in and around the building), but we were then treated to delicious food and great service on the beautiful terrace. Also and especially inside everything looked tiptop. Moving from outside to inside was no problem at all and the price-quality ratio is excellent. As far as I'm concerned, absolutely recommended!
Bas de Bruijn . 2025-05-14
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Delicious food for a reasonable price with super attentive service. I was initially misled by the name “brasserie” and expected a simple meal of the day. However, a look at the menu showed a select but varied offering. All dishes were deliciously prepared, although the scallops as an entree were a bit on the salty side. No acute renal failure, but that could have been a little less. The atmosphere in the business is very pleasant. Acoustics were OK, but a little more sound deadening material could improve that. Service was really perfect and if I could have given 6 stars I would have.
Job VR . 2025-04-19
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Nice place, friendly staff and delicious food. We had dinner there last Friday because we were looking for a new location and we really enjoyed it. The decor is cozy (we sat in the bar area) and the staff is very nice and helpful and up for a good time. The food was really delicious and the wines were also very tasty. We will definitely come by again!
Gwendolyn Sijmons . 2025-04-08
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Super nice Brasserie, fantastic food and great staff! Highly recommended!!!
Karin van Hoven . 2025-04-02
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Nice restaurant, clear and varied menu, friendly service, delicious meal!!
Frans . 2025-03-23
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The food was really good! We celebrated our 20th Wedding anniversary here and it was really good. The service was lacking could have been a bit more attentive and it was cold inside sitting by the window but the food really was the highlight of the evening. If you want to treat yourself to excellent food it’s definitely a must!
Cherene Kruger . 2025-03-15
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Another fantastic evening at Monsees! Delicious dishes and the attention of the employees is extremely hospitable and pleasant. It's always a party here, highly recommended!
Willem van Enter . 2025-03-02
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Food was really tasty. Wine also tasty. I thought it took a little too long for the menu to arrive, the starter to arrive and the main course to arrive. But we had a nice evening. The only downside I found was the toilet. Uncomfortable and a toilet seat that sits very crooked.
Ilse Haanstra . 2025-03-01
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We were lucky: because a reservation had expired, there was still room on Saturday evening, but it is normally full then. And rightly so! Delicious food, good wine and a great atmosphere.
Jan Kees Nentjes . 2025-02-08
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You don't expect to find such a brasserie in a beer alley, but it is there anyway. I've been before because of the good atmosphere, excellent and beautifully presented plates, but not quite 5 stars because I think the portions are a bit too meager.
Marco van der Roest . 2025-01-25
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Fantastic food as always. Friendly staff, great wine and atmosphere.
Marie-Jan Bragg . 2025-01-23
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Best food with excellent service at wonderful atmosphere...uulala♡♡♡
Justina Han . 2025-01-22
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Delicious, atmospheric meal with very pleasant, spontaneous service, great! Highly recommended!
Paul Plasschaert . 2025-01-11
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Delicious food and enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and very friendly service.
S O . 2025-01-02
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Very tasty food, the atmosphere is good and there is something for everyone. If you are looking for a good restaurant in Hilversum, this is the place to be!
Senna Chaturi . 2024-12-26
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For lunch very quiet, food very tasty, staff friendly.
Nico Pieneman . 2024-12-25
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Had dinner here with my husband on Christmas Eve. What a treat! The perfect start to the holidays. Thank you Sander, Loes and the team.
Tink Moonen . 2024-12-25
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We celebrated our annual Christmas dinner with the office at Brasserie Monsees last Friday. From the preliminary discussion to the coffee, everything was well organised, very friendly service, flexible in our wishes and delicious food.
Sarah Bos . 2024-12-16
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Had a delicious meal in beautiful Hilversum with my brother-in-law. Highly recommended to eat here!!!
Job van Vliet . 2024-12-07
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First time here and will definitely come back. Very nice atmosphere and delicious food!!
Fleur de Jong . 2024-11-17
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It was another wonderful evening! May you continue to exist for many years to come and surprise your guests with delicious dishes and fantastic hospitality!
Cas van de Sande . 2024-11-03
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Last night, in celebration of the Brasserie's three-year anniversary, we ate a delicious 6-course dinner. It was, in a word, EXCELLENT…. In our opinion, no other restaurant in the area can compete with that! CHAPEAU!!
Henny Stevens . 2024-11-03
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Gradually becoming a classic in Hilversum. Together with Heren Spyker, the only high-quality restaurant in the center. In particular, the atmosphere is always very pleasant. Also good for price/quality. Vegetarian option somewhat limited, I think none for main course (?).
Barry van der Tas . 2024-10-19
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Once again we had a fantastic meal at Monsees! Beautiful dishes, beautiful wines! Top chefs, super sweet hostess and fantastic service. Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Hilversum and the surrounding area! Reservations are now necessary ;)
Barry Voorhorst . 2024-10-12
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Very good atmosphere, good service and delicious food. Classic dishes with an original approach. Portion size is a bit on the small side, but next time, which will certainly come, we will just have some extra side dishes. The wine list is also very good!
Wesley Flaman . 2024-10-05
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Delicious coffee! And nice staff
михаил толмачев . 2024-09-15
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Pleasant! Nice wine, good food. Wonderful to sit on the terrace and walk straight into the city!
Crissy Bons . 2024-09-08
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The fish of the day, the sea bream, was delicious. Good and pleasant service. We will definitely come back.
Barbara Breedijk . 2024-07-27
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A truly delicious meal with excellent wine pairings. That was really enjoyable!
Oscar . 2024-07-25
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Delicious food, very friendly service, highly recommended!
Mark Jansen . 2024-07-18
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Excellent meal, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, excellent location in an old building in the center, menu also excellent. Meat wonderfully tender and the side dish very tasty. We will definitely come back here.
Meneer Sjon . 2024-06-16
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Fantastic employees who are very enthusiastic about their work. Great dishes. All in all a big 11!
Mario Feenstra . 2024-06-07
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Delicious food! And the survive makes it complete!
Diane Dros . 2024-06-05
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RECOMMENDED ! A wonderful evening with very friendly service and a fantastic dinner. So nice that you can also order a starter and entree (for the little eaters among us). Good price/quality ratio. Our dog was also more than welcome
Caroline Driessen . 2024-06-05
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Nice restaurant, nice people and nice prices. We will definitely eat there again when we are in Hilverdorp
Erik van Berge Henegouwen . 2024-05-16
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Delicious food and friendly staff.
Cees Hom . 2024-04-24
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Very nice restaurant with nice atmosphere and very tasty food. Good price/quality ratio
Ruud Wilgenkamp . 2024-04-07
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What a nice atmosphere! All dishes were delicious, well seasoned and beautifully presented. Despite the busy crowd, both the staff and the owner were very friendly, fast and provided us with good recommendations. We will definitely come back!
Lammert Kraaijeveld . 2024-03-23
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Beautiful dishes, excellent service, cozy atmosphere. Recommended
Wim Geerligs . 2024-03-16
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Once again a very tasty meal. 2/23/2024. Additional photos added. We work and cook with a lot of passion. Once again we really enjoyed it. Delicious food, beautiful dishes. Atmosphere is very cozy and service very friendly. The setting and way of presenting the food on your plate gives you a feeling of luxury. 5 course surprise menu was fantastic. Taste combination very tasty and matching wine. Top location and highly recommended to enjoy delicious food.
Peter van Hartingsveldt . 2024-02-24
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Delicious food, that's for sure. But what nice people work there! Big compliments for the hospitality.
Jeroen Mulder . 2024-02-18
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The food was faultless. The menu, although small was varied and imaginative. Thank you for menus in English :)
Nick Darlow . 2024-02-17
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An evening at Monsees is not just about the delicious food, it's about the entire experience. You are really pampered here, which makes every evening here a special evening. It is our favorite restaurant in Hilversum. In the summer on the terrace and otherwise cozy inside. That helps me remember, I have to make reservations for our next visit!
Addy van Ladesteijn . 2024-02-17
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Delicious food, fresh, seasonal products. Flexible, attentive and fast service. Good atmosphere and the tables are not too close together. Recommended!
Kiki . 2024-02-17
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Delicious food, good wine and excellent service. It couldn't have been much better.
Lex van Dinther . 2024-02-14
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Perfectly prepared tournedos Rossini and good wine advice. The friendly and knowledgeable hostess completed the experience. Recommended!
Joris Dieben . 2024-02-11
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Had a very pleasant evening in Brasserie Monsees. Super enthusiastic and nice service and owner. The food is mostly seasonal and beautifully served. The flavors in my main course (cod of the day) were not sufficiently expressed for my taste. The garlic that should have played a leading role could not really be tasted. The pheasant and deer were better in taste. The figs for dessert were a winner. The wintry Eton Mess was more like chocolate mousse. Delicious chocolate mousse by the way. Good price-quality ratio with top atmosphere and service: we will definitely come back! New find in Hilversum!
Angelique Mulder . 2024-02-10
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How wonderful that the five of us were able to join us last night. Nice example of pure hospitality from the owner. Gastronomically also good.
Sebastiaan de Kroon . 2024-02-03
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Delicious food, great service and a cozy and modern restaurant with a homely atmosphere.
Martijn Joel de Wild . 2024-01-30
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Delicious and enjoyable meal! Then had a drink in the 'bar' next to the dining area. Super friendly owners, just like the people in the service and behind the bar. They think carefully about options and a lot is possible!
Julie ten Berg . 2024-01-25
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Excellent restaurant. A winner in Hilversum!
Guy Reiners . 2024-01-24
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Once again we had a delicious meal at Brasserie Monsees. Welcoming and friendly staff. The food is of high quality. We are happy to drive a few extra kilometers for it.
Belinda Bakker . 2024-01-22
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Delicious food, cozy atmosphere!
Melissa Blauwendraat . 2024-01-20
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Delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. Price/quality is absolutely right and the dishes are very tasty. Service is hospitable and very friendly and attentive. Somewhat noisy, we could literally follow the conversation of our neighbors.
Jeroen la Housse . 2024-01-13
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Cozy and above all good quality restaurant. Service is super attentive and the food is incredibly delicious. Surprising combinations! Be sure to have lunch too!
S Schippers . 2023-12-30
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Delicious food. Excellent quality products. We had the carpaccio and scallops as for. Venison and tournedos as main course. Not very large portions, but excellent in taste. Only point of criticism: the lady who served us. She didn't really feel like it, it seemed (i.e. grumpy). Maybe the friendliness ran out after 2 Christmases 😁.
Harm van der Ploeg . 2023-12-29
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Heerlijk gegeten! Hier gaan wij zeker weten vaker komen.
Dominique Haveman . 2023-12-25
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Our previous visit on a weekday night here was a good experience and we got several good reviews from friends, but we were very disappointed after our dinner here last Saturday. Our table was the furthest corner of the restaurant, squeezed between the bar (next to the coffee grinder and espresso machine where the barman was loudly slamming the coffee piston every 5 minutes) and the toilets and outside door (that was kept open every time one staff went outside so it was very drafty) which was already far from ideal. Besides that, the wait for our starters and mains was way too long. We arrived at 18.30 and after ordering fairly quickly, our mains didn’t arrive until 20.10pm, probably 45min after finishing our starters. When we asked the staff about it, the only response was that the kitchen was very busy. It’s great that business is good with a full restaurant but why set up a table (that’s already inconveniently located) if you can’t ensure a good dining experience? Such a pity! The restaurant is a nice local brasserie but we won’t come back on a weekend day :(
Eliane (Elli) . 2023-11-27
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Twee avonden achtereen bij Monsees gegeten en genoten van het heerlijke eten, de fijne en gezellige entourage en uiterst vriendelijke bediening. Eindelijk weer een plek in Hilversum waar je je zo thuis voelt.
Sonja Camera . 2023-11-26
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Weer een perfecte avond hier gehad. Altijd gezellig, goede sfeer, leuke bediening en het eten van begin tot eind heerlijk. Wij komen hier met veel plezier! Ik kan iedereen aanraden om hier te dineren 😍
Kirsten Makkes Van Der Deijl . 2023-11-22
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Super gegeten, bediening en sfeer top, kwaliteit van het eten heerlijk, presentatie erg mooi en porties ruim voldoende. Komen zeker terug.
Jerry Stokvis . 2023-11-12
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Geweldige sfeer en heeeeeerlijk eten!
Loes van Hoven . 2023-11-12
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Het is echt thuis komen in deze brasserie. Heerlijk gegeten en fijne bediening.
Wilma Toonen . 2023-11-12
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Ontzettend lekker gegeten! De nieuwe kaart heeft weer hele leuke verassingen. Het dessert M.E.L.T was een top afsluiting ! Echt een goede avond uit. Kom zeker weer terug
Marion van Hoven . 2023-11-12
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Het eten was kwa prijs kwaliteit verhouding erg duur. Ook ben ik een kieskeurige eter en heb ik er niet lekker gegeten. De service was erg goed en heel beleefd de sfeer hebben wij vooral zelf gemaakt maar die was dus zeker aanwezig.
Amber Schrijver . 2023-11-12
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Heerlijk gegeten, gezellige sfeer en top bediening. Het eten wordt mooi gepresenteerd en smaakt verrukkelijk. Zeker een aanrader om te gaan eten. Echt genieten!
Mariska van Hartingsveldt . 2023-11-12
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Wat een warme en gezellige sfeer. Heerlijk eten een goed wijnadvies. Een plek om terug te komen.
Paula Buurma . 2023-11-04
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We hebben heerlijk gegeten. Professionele en tegelijkertijd gezellige bediening. Fijne sfeer en topkwaliteit.
Jessica Hesselink . 2023-10-21
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Fantastisch feest gehad in Monsees voor mijn verjaardag. Op een vrijdagavond hele restaurant afgehuurd met walking diner voor 80 gasten. Gezellige plek met geweldig eten (heel knap om voor zo veel mensen tegelijk heerlijke gerechten uit de keuken te laten komen). Organisatie vlekkeloos (en heel praktisch dat ze een fatsoenlijke bar hebben) Locatie tussen een P-garage en NS station is voor mensen die van verder komen ideaal.
Paul . 2023-10-18
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Eten is hier altijd een feestje!! Een warm welkom en fijne sfeer laten je thuisvoelen nog voordat je goed en wel zit. Eten wordt met liefde en passie bereid én geserveerd. Dat zie je niet alleen terug op je bord, dat proef je des te meer. Waanzinnige gerechten, fijne wijn, sfeervolle inrichting en niet te vergeten een mega gastvrije bediening. Zeker ook aan te raden in de zomer, want ook een zalig terras! Ik ben fan.
Ellen Westerink . 2023-10-15
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The food was absolutely delicious but the portions were really small. It was a little crowded but the service was really pleasant and warm
Moyo Fagbenro . 2023-10-15
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Ons feest werd echt een feest bij Monsees! We werden aan alle kanten geholpen door het vriendelijke personeel waardoor wij zorgeloos konden genieten van onze gasten en het feest
meike brooijmans . 2023-10-09
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Heerlijke avond gehad met vriendelijke bediening. Meer uitleg over de wijnen zou de kers op de taart zijn :-)
emilyweimar . 2023-10-08
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I think this will be the only restaurant in the center of Hilversum that I will invite my friends and families to dine in. Every dish is well prepared with good selection of materials, in good taste and reasonable price. Nothing ever went wrong. Hope they will have seasonal specials and innovations to keep regular customers coming back.
Shao Penny . 2023-09-22
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A fantastic restaurant in Hilversum. High quality food and friendly service.
Pat Nestor . 2023-09-19
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Heerlijk gegeten en lekkere bijpassende wijnen.
Johan Lindeman . 2023-09-02
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Ich mag das Lokal. Entspannt, sehr freundlich und alles super lecker. Es wird auf sehr hohem Niveau gekocht. Ein sechster Stern wäre angemessen.
Thomas . 2023-08-26
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Essen & Getränke sehr lecker, entspanntes & schönes Ambiente, ausgesprochen freundlicher Service. Einfach perfekt. Prima ist auch dass man die Abendgerichte schon Mittags bekommen kann.
Stephanie G . 2023-08-25
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Was back at Monsees after a while, this time for lunch. Again, wonderful. Even though we had ‘only’ a carpaccio sandwich (and a few glasses of wine), the service was outstanding and enthusiastic. Loved the sandwich, the bread so much better than most other places around. Wine selection is also really good. Highly recommended.
Arnout Mostert . 2023-07-29
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Had een fantastische avond met mijn vriendin. Het eten was van voorgerecht tot dessert was puur genieten. Het was allemaal geweldig. Wij komen zeker terug.
I Forde . 2023-07-07
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Heerlijk gegeten, super vriendelijk personeel
Alwin Verkerk . 2023-07-05
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Wat zijn wij verwend bij Brasserie Monsees! Super fijne en persoonlijke bediening en al het personeel heeft een lach op het gezicht. Dat geeft een positieve vibe. Het eten was tongstrelend!! Wat hebben wij genoten. Smaakvol, kleurrijk, culinair en ook mooie porties. Koken op hoog niveau! Ik kom snel nog eens terug en zou iedereen aanbevelen om bij Monsees te gaan eten.
Dennis Snip . 2023-07-01
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Gewoon in alle opzichten een TOP restaurant. Wij gaan graag uit eten, maar Monsees is voor ons echt de topper van Hilversum! Een verrassende kaart met gerechten bereid op hoog niveau. Complimenten aan de chef/eigenaar die zelf in de keuken staat en zijn vrouw die uitblinkt in gastvrijheid en zorg voor de medewerkers, die stuk voor stuk allen bijdragen aan een uitermate prettige sfeer. Prijs/ kwaliteit = 10. Gastvrijheid & sfeer een 10+. We komen snel weer een keer terug, helemaal nu we ook weten dat ze sinds kort een terras buiten hebben!
Pauline Frima . 2023-06-30
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Het is mogelijk dat deze tijden niet helemaal juist zijn op speciale dagen. Neem altijd contact op met het restaurant
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