De Gulle Smid in Wijk 01 Land

Delicious food, very nice people. I don't recognize myself at all in some of the negative reviews I've seen here. I've been several times now and had a wonderful evening every time. Highly recommended!

The food isn't what you'd expect in this setting. The menu isn't exciting (we came here on a whim and hadn't delved into the menu beforehand). The starter itself wasn't bad. The salmon tartare was tasty, though there was only a trace of wasabi crumb. The main course was mixed. The sole was fine, but the potatoes served with it were blandly seasoned and dry inside. The salad contained canned corn and an unpleasantly sour soy dressing. The lettuce was also a bit limp. The ribeye tasted of a casserole in a few places, but was otherwise fine. The gin and tonic contained little gin and was served with strawberries. The presentation is also just a bit off. Mayonnaise in a paper cup, paper napkins, and red wine served in a white wine glass. A waitress who came three times during the appetizer and main course to ask if everything was to your liking became a bit irritating at one point. After all, we were there to eat, not to please the chef. The prices are comparable to the better restaurants in the area. You really should expect more than this cafe-quality. We paid well over a hundred euros for two people (including drinks), while for this quality, you should expect more like €40 per person. It's a beautiful restaurant in a lovely location. The restrooms are new, modern, and clean. The restaurant is located in the conservatory, a lovely spot, though unfortunately, it's adorned with some plastic plants. All in all, not worth recommending, unfortunately.

Lovely place to sit, friendly staff & good food!

What a terrible place. I'm blind and accompanied by a sweet, well-behaved, and extremely well-trained guide dog. I called ahead to make a reservation and clearly indicated that I was bringing my guide dog. When I arrived at the restaurant, I wasn't allowed to sit with the other guests and had to sit in a back corner. Unfortunately, unfortunately, I had imagined this evening very differently and had hoped for a very pleasant evening with my wife, enjoying a delicious, extensive meal here. The website states that De Gulle Smid wants to make your visit an experience, but unfortunately, this turned out to be different, and our evening was completely ruined by all this! Dear people of De Gulle Smid, I specifically indicated in advance when making my reservation that I would be bringing a guide dog. Have some balls and tell me honestly, if I call ahead, you and your dog are not welcome in the entire restaurant, only in a back corner. I would have expected much more professionalism from a restaurant like yours!

Delicious food and drinks in a fantastic location. Sincerely, Hannie vd P.

Beautiful location, but the lunch wasn't great. The lettuce was definitely not fresh, brown, and limp. I mentioned it to the waitress and later to the cashier, but all I heard was "okay," no apology or anything.

My husband and I had a ham and cheese sandwich. It was delicious, homemade smoked ham and delicious cheese on two brown bread rolls. We could have finished it all, but it was very tasty. Beautiful surroundings, clean toilets, and a nice rest. It's very beautiful there in the Winterswijk area.

Highly recommended if you are nearby.

We ate here tonight on August 26, 2025. It's a beautiful spot near the renowned watermills. The terrace is large and the interior is lovely. A warm welcome and the service is fast and very friendly. The ribeye and salmon were excellent. They also came with a side dish of baby potatoes and fries, which could be ordered again for free if desired. It was striking that the entire terrace was non-smoking. It wasn't a smoke-free terrace, but you had to ask for an ashtray. Very convenient for non-smokers or people with lung problems. Friends of ours are going on vacation in the area soon, and we will recommend De Gulle Smid to them.

We've never had such a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich! It sounds like a simple meal, but here it's phenomenally generously topped with ham. A huge 🔟!

Everything was fine, despite the not too extensive menu

Had a delicious meal in a beautiful location.

As part of our Happen en Trappen (Happiness and Trappen) event, we had soup and the main course here. The soup was excellent. We found the main course, drunken chicken and pork tenderloin, mediocre. The atmosphere was great, with friendly, helpful service. And the beautiful weather was fantastic. A stunning setting with a watermill added to the ambiance. Beautiful.

Very busy (but then again, Sunday during the holidays). There was also a wedding, so the staff was on edge, and it was noticeable. Fortunately, the owner/manager saved the day by responding promptly to questions. The location is great. I like the food.

We stopped here the day before yesterday during our e-chopper tour. We liked it so much that we wanted to have lunch there the next day with 14 people. Once we arrived, we were allowed to put three tables together, no problem. Afterward, we looked at what we wanted to order, but when the waiter came, we were told we couldn't order from the lunch menu on the table, but from a separate menu that had almost nothing on it. We asked if we couldn't order from the other menu, but that wasn't allowed. We could all order a toasted sandwich, though. A bit of a shame. The reason was that the kitchen would have had to prepare too many different orders otherwise. But if we had sat separately, each family would have been allowed to order from the regular menu. We said we'd do that, but that wasn't allowed anymore. The 14 of us then went somewhere else for lunch, where we were allowed to order whatever we wanted. We were really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, it wasn't. Personally, I think it's a shame you treat your customers this way. We won't be eating here anymore, even though the seating is really nice.

Very tasty food and very friendly staff

We made a reservation at six o'clock for nine people, including four young children. We received a friendly welcome. We were given a table in the conservatory. The acoustics there were terrible. It was so noisy. Four people wanted an appetizer, which was fine. After that, nothing. We were constantly asked if we wanted anything else to drink. Our table was covered with bottles and glasses. No one cleared the table. At 7 o'clock, still no main course. After asking if they had forgotten us, we were told that if you have an appetizer, you'll be at the back of the line with the main course. Very strange. The children were also getting restless. So, everyone who came in was helped first. But you don't just leave with children. That's not really an option. After two and a half hours, we finally got our food. The ribeye was cold, the salmon was lukewarm, the cutlet was just breaded with a wafer-thin piece of meat in between. The children's croquettes were lukewarm. Absolutely terrible. The price for this food was far too high. The waitress also didn't look at us when taking our orders. They were clearly annoyed that we had to ask for our order multiple times. We will never go back and advise everyone against dining here. The surroundings outside the restaurant are beautiful. Inside, the ambiance and acoustics could definitely use some attention.

Very cozy atmosphere and delicious food. Plus a beautiful setting.

A beautiful location on the waterfront near an old watermill. Delicious food!

The outdoor area is shabby, worn, and uninviting. The staff couldn't handle the crowds and were extremely unfriendly. The food wasn't great. The business has lost its passion (anymore).

We've been here once, so we have limited experience. I ate a ribeye that was small and fatty. That was a big disappointment. The salad with chicken was very tasty. The service was not special. They were more occupied with each other than with the guests. The location is nice and there is a lot of space to sit outside. The prices are a bit high in relation to the quality.

Beautiful location, good atmosphere, nice service, delicious food. Worth repeating!

Nice terrace at an old still functioning watermill Friendly staff.

Mooie plek met een zeer bedenkelijk restaurant. Ze koken met de magnetron een sojaburger en beweren vervolgens dat het rundvlees is.

Een broodje hamburger moet je hier niet bestellen. Heeft echt niks met vlees te maken al zeggen ze zelf van wel als je dit meldt.

They don't sell what's on the menu. Order a hamburger. Then get something made from soy with herbs. Then the chef insists it's beef. Nonsense because I could spread it out to a pancake. No animal tissue to be found. Do charge the full price. Have no idea what they sell. Never go there.

5 euros for a dry piece of hazelnut pastry, tasting like factory pastry defrosted from the freezer........shame on you!!!

The generous Smid is situated in a beautiful location at the watermill. A nice meeting point for hikers, cyclists and families. Plenty of space. We ordered a three-course surprise menu. A glass of delicious white chardonnay and a Texel beer as a starter. The start of the menu was a fresh salmon tartare. Nothing to complain about. Then asparagus (well cooked) with a hollandaise sauce and a fried sea bass fillet. Garnish: delicious fries and a salad. Dessert of ice cream, caramel sauce and a crunch of cookies at the bottom. All delicious dishes. Service was excellent. Definitely worth repeating. Thanks!

Unique location in a beautiful area for cycling with the Gulle Smid harbour in between

Lovely spot, superbly situated in the beautiful countryside of Winterswijk.

Idyllic place where we don't want to come back. Organization and welcome below par. Ice with water crystals, presented without inspiration. Too bad, for the same money this could have been very different.

Great restaurant, good beer and a nice beer garden. Definitely worth a visit and a very special place at the mill.

Het restaurant is werkelijk mooi gelegen, leuk klein speeltuintje voor kinderen, eerder daar een goede lunch genoten, maar een hele slechte ervaring met het diner. De haloumie-quiche en broccoli soep waren prima, maar de kabeljauw wang-tartaar beslist af te raden! De vervangende soep pompoen/kokossoep met garnalen rechtstreeks uit een pakje, het vistrio besteld door 3 personen bijzonder slecht, 2 grote garnalen rechtstreeks uit de diepvries daarbij een ongedefinieerd stukje draderige witvis (kabeljauw ?) onooglijk stukje grijze zalm en dat alles geserveerd op zwarte! pasta, hoe verzint de kok het. Sommige gerechten zagen er ook leuk uit maar de balans in gerechten was totaal afwezig. Als excuus een kopje koffie/thee buiten de rekening, het was een drukke dag, te kort personeel in de keuken, maar neem dan geen reservering voor 10 personen aan! Kortom doe hier iets mee.

Mooie locatie Vriendelijk personeel Doet erg hun best om het naar je zin te maken. Prijs kwaliteit is zeker goed, Heerlijk gegeten

Ambiance, service and food were very good. We would recommend. Unfortunately it was still very cold outside. But I can well imagine that it would be even better in summer.

Shame. The soup was lukewarm and the wrap with goat cheese and beetroot did not contain any beetroot. The beetroot was brought separately after we had made a comment about it and the soup was also served hot later.

ik moet 7,50 euro betalen voor water soep tomaten. niet normaal. Ribeay was zo taai Bediening was super. niet voor herhaling vatbaar dat was met De Gulle Waar d ook zo.

Very nice restaurant. Pleasant service. Spacious rural terrace next to a large horse pasture. Very nice surroundings/nice atmosphere.

Had a very delicious 4-course dinner

Super nice place, close to walking and cycling routes, very friendly staff!

Super nicely located Delicious food and drink

Nice terrace, but what a disappointment. We had lunch with a brown roll with brie, pear, honey and walnut. The sandwich was heart, almost impossible to cut. The brie was very poor. On 1 sandwich was missing the pear on the other 1 super thin slice of pear. The honey was missing on 1. No walnut on either. Complaint, I received the response..... We will pass it on to the chef. Embarrassing.

Nice location. We couldn't order a hot meal around 16:15 had to wait until 17:00 because of the staff break Oh well. Then the toilets what a filthy mess. Trash cans were overflowing. Staff stands in front of the entrance to smoke. It can't get any crazier.

A super cozy restaurant where we had a delicious meal. The staff was very friendly and the food was very tasty. Too bad for us that it was so far away, but if I'm in the area I will definitely come back!

01.03.25 Delicious dinner with the four of us. Friendly welcome, cozy restaurant with sufficient space between the tables. Restaurant is in a beautiful location outside Winterswijk. Delicious dishes including Beef carpaccio, pumpkin-coconut soup as starters and Ribeye, filet mignon and a vegetarian dish Peanut egg burger. Side dishes of potatoes, fries and salad which were replenished when they were gone.

The food was good, the service attentive and friendly.

Super great food/friendly staff/great atmosphere and the boss brought us safely to the campsite 💪 Thank you very much ❗

February 8, 2025 ate at this top location. Young ambitious chef and very friendly ladies in the service. Delicious three course menu. Greet fish -I meat. What a wonderful experience. Our Labrador Jari was also with us and there was a lot of loving attention for him too. The Achterhoek at its very best. You can find something for everything...so I think you can be generous with your tip. Kind regards, Greet, Jakob and Jari

The soup was too salty and the Wellington had a large bite of puff pastry with an unappetizing sweet sauce. So nothing special and just as expensive as my table companion's pork tenderloin. Won't be back

Nice restaurant for easy food. The service is good and the ambiente also nice. I would recommend it for a short stop 😊

Super tasty food! A nice place to go with children, the staff is child-friendly, there is a nice choice for the children on the menu and there is a nice play area inside. Recommended!

In the dark, with the (Christmas) lights on, the outside looks beautiful! Very atmospheric. It also looked nice and attractive inside. We had a delicious meal, 2x game menu. Service was fine. Too bad they asked us far too often if we wanted something to drink.

Simple and delicious. Very friendly staff

Today, November 16, was my wife's birthday Her surprised. We took the surprise menu. This was exciting but really perfect.

Most beautiful location in Winterswijk! It's fun again as usual!

Cozy location and friendly service

Good morning, a great destination for hikers and cyclists! Take a short [or longer] break and let yourself be pampered. Have fun

Very cozy rustic restaurant with a large beer garden. The large water mill gives the whole thing a glimpse into the past.

I ate a delicious apple pie here, but I said I didn't want whipped cream, they still did that and I had to pay extra for that. but it is very beautiful here!

Ate here on September 12, 2024. Beautiful location in the green near a watermill. Friendly welcome and a place in the conservatory. We chose the carpaccio as starter. A portion for 2 was no problem. As a main course, the pork tenderloin, 1 with pepper sauce and the other with mushroom sauce. Accompanied with fries, fried potatoes and salad. Nothing to complain about. Paid for the above 1 sangria, glass of wine, rader and 1 specialty beer. €78.25. Highly recommended.

Very nice location. Had lunch with my friend and it was very tasty! The service was also very friendly and worked quickly :)

Beautiful location where you can have a delicious lunch or hot meal. When the weather is nice, a nice terrace is ready for you with friendly and competent service. For lunch I would like to recommend a sandwich, you really don't know what you are eating! We would like to come back here for a hot meal on our next visit to Winterswijk

Nice spot along the river. Friendly service, some mutual misunderstandings.

Cozy terrace, delicious vegetarian bitterballen ;).

The first date arranged at Gulle Smid. I asked in advance if it was possible to make the table romantic. Upon arrival, the table was covered with candles and hearts. The dishes were also delicious and looked excellent. In the end, the date was so good that a second date is planned.

Had to wait a long time before our order was taken. Service passed by our table several times.

Very nice place, invites you to linger. The food is very tasty, but feels like it's not enough for the price. You actually won't get full. At least not us. But everyone has their own preference. Therefore only four stars overall.

Nice restaurant in the Winterswijk countryside in a beautiful location. Delicious food, nice service. You must make a reservation

Beautiful location near the water mill.

A good restaurant next to a water mill, very picturesque, beautiful nature where you can eat very well and have a drink

It was very nice and relaxing. The food was delicious. It was wonderful to sit outside

Great view, cozy Sitting outside ☀️

Enjoy the 3-course surprise dinner on the terrace

A unique place in the countryside of Winterswijk. Enjoy. We were here on a Monday; It was pleasantly busy but there were still plenty of free tables. Enjoyed coffee with a cake. Delicious. Attentive service, beautiful location, sunshine! What more could you want?

Heerlijk gegeten en gedronken op een mooie locatie! Personeel was erg vriendelijk! Terugweg op de fiets was wel heel erg donker!!

It's been a while since we ate here. It was excellent! The kitchen has clearly improved by leaps and bounds again. The weather was beautiful, the terrace in the most beautiful spot in Winterswijk was completely filled. We had to wait a while for our order, but it was more than worth it. De Gulle Smid has more than made the promise worth it. Absolutely recommended!

Cozy old restaurant and idyllically located on the canal or mill. It is also possible to do some rowing boating!

Very beautiful setting. The restaurant is also beautifully decorated. We took the surprise menu and were positively surprised 😁. Ideal place for a nice date or an evening with friends and family

Great place to stop for a delicious lunch 👍🏼

Waited almost an hour for the food. Only after a complaint that we would get the food in 5 minutes, but it still took longer than 10 minutes. The chicken leg was not cooked through. We gave it back. By the way: The Texels 0.5 liter costs €8.40. No beer prices on the menu. It's actually a shame.

Nice and atmospheric place. Restaurant is located next to water mill. Here it is possible to rent rowing boats.

The waitresses are friendly but they have a problem in the kitchen: we ordered, they brought us the drink, and after 50 minutes they didn't bring us the food. The right food. The place, beautiful. Go there if you don't mind drinking two snacks while waiting for your food…

Prachtige lokatie. Goed eten. Bij het verassing menu werd niet gevraagd hoe we het vlees wilden. Daardoor was de picaña doorbakken. Heel erg jammer. Bediening te nonchalant. Het mist net dat beetje klasse. Ze vallen midden in een gesprek zonder even te kijken of het wel past.

Make sure you make a reservation on busy summer days when the weather is nice. Lots of 'biting and kicking' guests and therefore little room for spontaneous arrivals. I didn't think the price/quality of the menu and the food was up to par. It still feels like you can cook just as good or better at home for that amount of money, especially in combination with the ambiance of having to sit at the back/side because the front terrace is full in combination with the price. I didn't think the 'drunk chicken' was special in terms of taste and plate presentation. The standard salad was quite monotonous, with few additions and especially only 1 type of lettuce with dressing. The fries that were served were crispy, but you can expect that when the place is full; then the fat is hot. I would advise the owner to simply say no if the terrace is full and not to add any party tents. Price and experience become further apart in this setup, and I heard several guests complain about this. I found the staff polite and nice. I am certainly convinced of the good intentions of the owner, but it could be detrimental in the long term. I would recommend the Gulle Smid if you can make a reservation and you don't necessarily want to eat something special but really want to eat at this location and sit on the terrace. I think that price and quality will then come closer to each other.

Nice but very busy terrace, fast and attentive service, too bad the onion soup was on the cold side, but it was tasty

Despite reporting an allergy, we still received peppers on the plate. My party had already finished the main course before I received my dish without peppers. After sitting for 2 hours we only had a starter. Waiting isn't bad, but it took a very long time. The food was delicious.

Very nice restaurant in a great location. Great ambience, first-class food

This restaurant is in a beautiful location at the Olliemölle, friendly staff and quick service. Good food, delicious roasted pepper tomato soup, but the vegetarian peanut burger was a bit tasteless. We'll just keep that as a small mistake on the chef's part...

Had something to eat on the terrace in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch dishes such as croquettes and omelette are available. Tomato soup was tasteless, the melting was very good. Absolute recommendation: the ice cream scoops, you'll come back for them. After 5 p.m. more choice on the card/menu. The Dog is not welcome in the atmospheric part, only at the bar and .. and outside, too bad. We went back a year later and the ice cream is still incredibly delicious.

We came here twice. Once for lunch, once for dinner and both times we weren't 100% satisfied with the food. But that may also be because we don't really like Dutch cuisine. The atmosphere in and around the restaurant, however, is really nice and the staff is friendly. If we were in the area again, we would definitely come here again, but we would choose different dishes.

Nice location to catch your breath during a bike ride... nice coffee...

Went out for dinner yesterday and we were positively surprised. Both starter and main course were well received. Management was well thought out and was able to explain everything in detail. The service also remained very professional during difficult situations. We will definitely come back!

Had dinner here today. It wasn't too busy on a Tuesday evening. The place here is really beautiful, wonderfully quiet, beautiful stream and water mill, really beautifully situated. The food had its own touch and was very tasty. But sharing a small bowl of vegetables and potatoes with 4 adult men, well. Everyone at the table could have eaten the entire bowls. Furthermore, ordering immediately, waiting more than half an hour for a starter (without previous information) and more than an hour for a main course, is too much. Furthermore, the desert menu was disappointing. I would have liked to see something more Achterhoek, such as a Brômmels cheese board or another Achterhoek dessert. This is about the easiest restaurant to get 5 stars. All the ingredients are there to be beautiful. A story, a small adjustment to the menu, a few finishing touches in the service and some more uniqueness and you have a perfect formula.

Had lunch. Lady was yard friendly. The male colleague was not so friendly

In a fantastic location, in the middle of greenery, we enjoyed a delicious meal and matching wine on the terrace of the Gulle Smid this first summer evening. The pleasant and smooth service provided the complete picture! We will be back soon!!

We received good and clear help for allergens such as gluten for one of the guests. However, all the food was tasteless and missing items that were on the menu. We also received different beer than ordered. The trio of fish and the other drinks were tasty. In short, it's a nice place for a drink, but the food is definitely not worth the money.

Always a beautiful and great location to stay!

A late lunch in beautiful surroundings, even with pouring rain. The sound of the weir in the stream. The watermill and the buildings around it. Fairytale! Good terrace with large umbrellas (also called parasols). Smooth service and friendly too. Reasonable prices and food on the table quickly. Parking a few dozen meters after the restaurant. Well remembered for a walk or a bike ride.

Subterranean food, a chicken leg with some canned vegetables and a handful of fried potatoes for €21. And a wheat that wasn't wheat for €8.40?? 👎👎It's a joke, I'd rather stay at home.

Beautiful location, with super friendly staff. Lunch was also excellent.