De Rooie Kater Eelde in Wijk 07 Eelde

It is a tradition for us to stop by De Rode Kater for a bite to eat after the parade, and this time it was incredibly delicious! The food was on the table within ten minutes. The staff were also super spontaneous; every now and then they would come over to the table to ask if everything was to our liking. Everything was very well organized there! We enjoyed ourselves! Nice atmosphere too, just a tiny bit cramped inside if you want to slide your chair back to stand up; you end up bumping right into the person sitting behind you. 😅 We will definitely be back!

Delicious food in a casual and very cozy atmosphere. Friendly service that is always ready to help you.

Always very tasty food and very good service, a treat to come here 😉

Friendly staff, good food, and just nice, down-to-earth staff who enjoy a bit of banter 👍

Attentive staff and excellent mustard soup with fluffy pizzas. The foreign spirits in the drinks were also well balanced. My fellow diners also see themselves coming back again.

I think we were a bit unlucky. We picked up pizza. Pleasant telephone contact. And we were greeted super friendly when picking it up. We were also helped very well. And the pizzas were ready on time. However, we found the pizza crust to be a bit tough somehow / it stretched out instead of being crispy. It seemed like it wasn't cooked through properly? And unfortunately, there was garlic on the pizza that was supposed to be without. But then again, that one was topped really well with lots of vegetables. That was very tasty. In short: a somewhat mixed opinion.

It's a shame the air conditioning was set too cold inside. We are really frozen. The food was delicious.

Delicious informal dining in a nice informal atmosphere with friendly, cheerful service.

Had a delicious meal, definitely worth repeating.

Very generously topped pizzas. Staff very friendly. Food is delicious. We will come here more often.

Just good food in a wonderfully cozy atmosphere. Close to home. Simply top-notch!

Beautiful and cozy restaurant, friendly waitresses! However, these ladies are not receiving the proper support from their manager. We saw an older man sitting outside and heard him say to customers who had a complaint about the service: "Yes, she is a nice girl, but as staff, she is of no use." Shame on you! As the owner and manager, you are supposed to lead the way and guide and support such young girls. It was clear that this was not happening. We had to wait over 20 minutes for the starter, and almost an hour for our pizza. And when paying the bill, the bar was a complete mess! The food was fine, but we do not agree with what we saw and heard, so we will never return. Ladies, good luck, and hopefully, you will receive some more support!

Nice place. Good service. Had a delicious meal!

Good food and not too expensive

Pizza with oriental (curry) sauce instead of tomato sauce, super delicious!!!!!!

Cozy, wide selection on the menu, and great service!

Always delicious food and drinks, good and fast service, and a nice location to sit. Plenty of choice on the menu.

De Rooie Kater is a cozy restaurant (and café), beautifully situated on the main road in the center of Eelde. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the friendly staff immediately make you feel welcome. During my visit, the service was prompt and attentive, and the food was served quickly – a clear plus. The carpaccio as a starter was fine, but nothing special. The shawarma pizza as a main course was a bit disappointing; the taste was okay, but the pizza was on the greasy side, making it less balanced. Fortunately, the hospitality, the lovely terrace, the wide selection of craft beers, and the relaxed atmosphere make up for a lot. All in all, a nice place for a pleasant evening, although there is still room for improvement regarding the kitchen.

A very cozy restaurant. Everyone there is very nice and the food is always delicious.

We had dinner with 7 people last night. The service was reasonable. I thought the food was just so-so. The mustard soup was good. The Drentse schnitzel came from the deep fryer and wasn't tasty. One small bowl of fried potatoes with a strange taste. The fries stayed in the kitchen. I eventually got them later. A small portion of spareribs for €31.50 (these were tasty, though). In short: a bad experience. The price-quality ratio is not right.

A truly quaint restaurant with very friendly service and good food…

We spent four days in Eelde. We ate at "De Rooie Kater" three evenings! Each time was excellent. The soup, salad, schnitzel, and pizzas were absolutely top-notch! The owner and staff were incredibly friendly. I felt right at home. The value for money was superb. The atmosphere was simply cozy. And the music was exactly to my taste. I would love to come back again.

Very cozy restaurant… a bit like a Where's Waldo? scene 😍😍😍😍 Friendly staff and good food… what more could you want?

Super friendly service. The food was creatively presented, and the taste was okay, not fantastic, but the ambiance and staff made it a successful visit!

Nice restaurant, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Despite the crowds, the food arrived quickly and tasted great.

Fast and friendly service. Two small pieces of rib-eye. One was good, the other was overcooked, which I found disappointing. They didn't ask how I wanted it. Everything else was delicious! 5

Delicious food! Great service, large portions. You get your money's worth here. Nice atmosphere inside, unique location. We'll definitely be back.

Simply great, cozy and delicious food👍

We had a super delicious meal and will be back soon, which is really great with our autistic child of 7.

Lovely restaurant with a wide choice and excellent prices

Very cozy. Friendly staff. Great food and drinks.

Last weekend I went to De Rooie Kater for the fourth time with the Trabant Club. And every time, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was great!

It was delicious! The shared dining option is definitely recommended!

We had a wonderful evening. Especially Rosa, the waitress, she's a great girl!

Nice owner, delicious food and enthusiastic staff

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Fast and welcoming. Always a pleasant experience at De Rooie Kater!

Overall, we had a great meal! As always!

We've been living in Eelde for three years now, and I think I've tried everything on the menu. Tonight, the food was delicious again, and we had more than enough.

Great place, tasty food, friendly staff.

What an awful experience this was....😥 Upon entering, we smelled a nasty, pungent sewer smell...absolutely unpleasant in a restaurant; when we inquired, it came from under the floorboards... My colleagues had ordered a schnitzel, and I ordered a Saltimbocca (pork tenderloin with prosciutto, sage, and marsala). This is normally an Italian dish that I love...I'll attach a photo...I received a boiled schnitzel with a lot of liquid (it spilled over the plate on the table, so I slid back...almost onto my clothes) and prosciutto...and it tasted sour...I said something about it, but according to the waitress, it was because of the marsala... I didn't agree, and eventually I was allowed to choose something else... Meanwhile, everyone else had finished eating, and the potatoes/fries/vegetables, which were also very small, were cold, and I completely lost my appetite... We didn't charge for the dish, which is fair, but we'll never be back! To... crying, so bad!!!!

Great food, great contact with the owner. I'll be back to Zuidlaren soon!

We didn't like the pizzas. The calzone didn't taste like it should. The staff was friendly.

The food was delicious, the staff was cheerful and the atmosphere of the restaurant is great, what more could you want!!

We walked into the building, sat down for a bit, and were both convinced to leave! There's a foul, musty smell in the place, the restrooms aren't very clean, and the tables are sticky. It doesn't look inviting either. Seriously, we'll never go back. We're only giving one star for the atmosphere. We can't comment on the food because we didn't eat there.

The atmosphere is a traditional Dutch pub, but clean and cozy. We highly recommend the duck breast and the steak. The accompanying salad isn't great. Friendly service. It can get a bit noisy, though.

The food was very good, only the portions were a bit small for the price. It was very empty and there weren't many customers, but our waiter made a lot of mistakes. He first gave us the wrong dish and then even the wrong bill. They were very friendly, but they also made mistakes with other people.

Didn't feel like cooking, so I quickly looked on Google for a restaurant near Eelde and ended up here. The ambiance is a worn-out mess. Perhaps deliberately decorated that way, but it doesn't look very fresh. Same goes for the toilet, old, peeling slats, etc. One pasta with beef strips and one cheese fondue. The pasta had a hodgepodge of vegetables. Too many different flavors. Maybe it was a personal preference, but still. The beef was good. The cheese fondue was fine. From a can, but they're good these days too. The baguette wasn't very fresh. The side dishes included a variety of vegetables. I don't think cucumber is a great choice for cheese fondue. I prefer vegetables with more bite, like celery and carrots. Better to have less, but good, than too much. The service was excellent. The girls were friendly.

Excellent restaurant and good service.

Enjoyed a delicious tenderloin salad. Informal atmosphere in a traditional Dutch cafe.

The food used to be good. But now it's disappointing. The salmon was dry. And the service was reasonable. But I won't be back. It wasn't good last time either.

Nice to eat. Friendly staff. Not expensive.

Cozy village café with good food and pleasant service.

Delicious food and great atmosphere

Cozy restaurant in the village of Eelde. Lots of choice, also in dishes without meat. Service is very friendly. Outside a nice big terrace, where you can eat nicely. Inside very cozy decorated. The arrangement of the tables is done in such a way that there is sufficient privacy. In short, a real recommendation.

Took my cousin out for dinner at the Red Cat in Eelde, close to home. The last time was good service and delicious food. Today we had just sat down on the terrace and they politely came to ask what we wanted to drink. We had our drinks and menu, then after 20 minutes I walked inside to ask if they could take our menu. Since we saw them walking around and having a nice chat at the other tables, it seemed like they had completely forgotten about us. Okay, it can happen. After I politely asked if they could help us, we had to wait at least another 5 minutes. By the way, it wasn't busy, but okay. The menu was taken and I had ordered the mustard soup. The soup was too light in color for me. It looked like asparagus soup, but while eating I noticed that there was no bacon in it. This was mentioned on the menu: mustard soup with bacon and spring onions! I called the waitress and she took the soup to the kitchen to come back a little later with the message that the bacon was gone. Hm, okay, but then you have to say that before you push it in front of me. I could choose to have something else or eat the soup as is. I thought never mind, I'll eat it. I did so reluctantly, which is why, or because the soup just wasn't good, I got terrible heartburn afterwards. Ok, it's not our evening because we arrived at 8:10 PM and our main course didn't arrive until 9:30 PM. I sent the carpaccio meal salad back because the carpaccio was brown instead of red. I just didn't dare eat it. I got a new plate but didn't really see any difference. I called the waitress over. She assured me that the carpaccio had been replaced. In the meantime, my niece had already had her main course but was also still waiting for her fries hahaa it's so bad it's hilarious. In the end we didn't have to pay for the main courses, but we didn't have any. We left everything and went to McDonald's for dinner.... Pfff what an evening....

Nice restaurant with antique look with all sorts of things. You see them everywhere around you. Old traffic signs, antique tables, mirrors, kind of oil advertising from the past. It certainly looks cozy and pleasant. Service by waitresses was also fine. Nice young ladies who asked if everything was going well. Food was great. Everything was delicious, from potatoes to spare ribs. Fries or pizza. Tasted good. Ice cream afterwards, belly was full. Parking lot was close by, so there was certainly plenty of space. Definitely repeatable!

Had a great meal on my birthday. More than enough food.. everything on the table quickly, super friendly staff and Arie personally came to offer the kids a frikandel. Top

It looked like a children's playground, very young staff. Thought it was a bit too friendly. Food on the other hand was fine. They even talked loudly to the customers from a distance, so that everyone could enjoy it.... toilet dirty and lots of dust everywhere. Too bad. because food was good.

Our work outing ended at this restaurant. As an organizer, I deliberately chose this restaurant. Here they still serve the; ‘a bit of everything menu’ and that was very good. Wide choice of food since you get sandwiches as a starter, large main menu (which can be filled up unlimitedly) and optionally we also had a dessert. The service was good and the atmosphere pleasant. We had a good meal there and are very satisfied

Great food, large portions and value for money. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff

During a week's holiday we ate here with friends. Nice terrace, inside funny and cozy and excellent food!

We used to come here often in Zuidlaren. Went to Eelde yesterday. Overall the food was fine, but really expensive for what you get. 28.50 for a relatively small portion of spare ribs. Portions used to be much larger. Staff very young. We sat next to the bar and often talked to each other about how they didn't feel like having a number of guests coming in. For dessert I ordered the tiramisu and accidentally got the monchou. This was accepted, but indicated that I had actually ordered the tiramisu. Didn't get a cup of coffee or something as a saving grace. Missed opportunity. All in all, some mixed feelings about this evening. I don't think I would go back there anytime soon.

Enjoy a nice meal with the family, two young children. The weather is nice, so a spot on the terrace. Tasty food and excellent service. But then, a few gentlemen on the terrace are shouting loudly at each other, using terms such as moron, scoundrel. They were not arguing, this was their normal way of “speaking” to each other. We addressed them and asked them not to shout these kinds of terms back and forth in the presence of children. They stopped shouting for a moment but then the looks and the comments started, they started addressing my children. The staff also spoke to them several times, but they couldn't do much about it, because these gentlemen were regulars. Who were we to tell them how to behave in their café/pub/restaurant. You just have to be lucky that it is not littered with regulars, or you have to feel completely at home in these kinds of circles, of course. Not recommended, especially with children. From now on, with a bow around it!

Nice place to have a bite to eat and a drink!

We had a delicious meal; more than enough and very tasty, friendly staff and enjoyed the design of the restaurant

Delicious steak, highly recommended.

We had made a reservation but this was not noted down properly. We got drinks at the bar until a table became available.

Delicious food! And the service is so friendly. Very satisfied and definitely worth repeating.

Super. Pizza Milano is highly recommended.

Great food! Fast service! and that boss what a nice guy!

Always a tasty bite from the extensive menu with a smile! Enthusiastic team. Eating at the regular table usually guarantees a spontaneous, fun conversation.

Had tapas. These were prepared with care and in full abundance

Enjoyed Christmas dinner with the whole family (reserved for 12 people). We had a choice from the Christmas menu. Portions (of the same dish) were very different in quantity/size. Meat was tough/dry. When ordering dessert we were informed that the dessert was no longer in stock. A very bad thing if a Christmas menu is offered and the dessert is not available. There was also a sewage smell in the restaurant and many small flies were flying. This was not worth repeating for us!

Don't often write a review, usually a nonsense. Often a hassle with those reviews. Unfortunately, many have something to complain about. Delicious dinner tonight, fast service and reasonable price.

Delicious food here. Friendly staff and the owner was super nice. Hopefully back in Zuidlaren soon.

Delicious food with nice service! Super!

Nice big terrace with friendly waitresses

We have eaten here several times, the welcome is warm and the atmosphere somewhat familiar. We know that the chef has given a twist to a number of dishes so that you don't eat them this way anywhere else. In our opinion, the main courses certainly score better than the desserts. Therefore just under 5 stars. We noticed some stress among the staff because not everything in the kitchen and service went smoothly. But we got what we ordered and on time. We will definitely come back again

Lunchtime on a Saturday. Rest. almost empty, 2 service staff and you wait forever. Food was OK. But not anymore. Neither nicely presented nor anything. The Mojito was something pre-mixed from a bottle with 1 lump of ice and 1 leaf of mint for €8.50, a disgrace.

Unfortunately I had several bad experiences here. I thought I'd give it another chance, but alas. It all takes a very long time before your order arrives. Cold fries with the dish, a few scant pieces of chicken that should resemble chicken satay. Thought I'd have something other than a pizza. If only I had had a pizza. Price/quality/quantity is pretty bad. This was also discussed with the staff. After several visits I have come to the conclusion that this is not really a good place to eat. Staff is friendly.

...excelent pork ribs and food at all, but little bit lazy waitress🤔👍👍

The food was delicious, it took a long time to get it. I think we were forgotten, but it was resolved with humor and such. It was also very busy. It's a shame that there wasn't much left, many desserts and non-alcoholic beer were gone. It was very nice, a very nice atmosphere

We ate there with 10 people, the food was excellent, but it was a pity that with some dishes you got fries instead of fried potatoes. Especially a shame if you order a schnitzel and you get fries with it

Delicious food, as always. Pizza was delicious.

A cozy atmosphere, good food, highly recommended

Arie thanks it was super tasty. Greetings Heiko & Leonie.

Haven't eaten yet, but their knives are really great

The pizza marinara was downright bad. A can of tuna had been thrown on it and half the ingredients were missing. Response from staff "then you should have said something about it". So what I did. And "annoying for you". No excuses

Service well-intentioned but really bad, probably new staff Rose all over our clothes. Ordered ham but was told after an hour that they no longer had it, so I ordered pork tenderloin (3 small pieces) and left the table hungry! We waited 2 hours for this. Very bad experience this time!!! We won't be back!

We are actually always satisfied, but this was a real disaster! We had discussed a table for 2 at half past seven... The drinks took quite a long time, the food only came at 10 to 8 after asking a few times how or what... No problem if it takes longer, if it tastes bad...Yes, right!! Well my ham of 550 grams was a total mockery... very fatty and cold!! My husband's mixed grill...also cold! We had 3 drinks per person, which we had to pay for. When the cook was asked about it, his comment was: I can't witches! We paid for the drinks and left... Very unfortunate, but we won't be coming here again

Bad service, waited an hour and a half for the food, which was not good. Black potatoes, black spare ribs and sole fillets that look more like fish sticks. If we want to complain, the manager leaves.

We never really take reviews seriously, but in this case we wish we had. Inexperienced staff, (take drinks from the tray yourself), cold pizzas, 1 bag of fries for 4 people, potatoes not hot and overcooked, apple sauce was discolored, large portion of spare ribs are 7 bones, mixer grill (4 cubes of meat), in short, great bad. Only paid for the starters and drinks.

Normally we are regular customers here, but today was awful! Everything that could go wrong went wrong. Cold food, sauce that was cold/hard and could not be put on the ham. Waiting an hour for food when it's not busy. Reported this to the waiter a few times and all he said was: sorry, we know. Such a shame how the staff dealt with this, not even coffee was offered as compensation. For now you won't see us here anymore 🙁

In itself a nice place, but very noisy and a bit dusty. The food itself is fine for the price. Service was excellent, nice girls who served us well. I do think that a good cleaning would do wonders. It would be a shame if a place like this lost its charm due to overdue maintenance.

Great service! The food is delicious every time! I will definitely come there more often

nice eatery with friendly staff. definitely worth it, delicious meat and the bread board is definitely recommended as a starter

The first thing you smell when you enter is the wonderful smell of top dishes and if that's not enough, you enter a real homely atmosphere with old knickknacks such as old advertising signs, musical instruments and more. A really nice and cozy atmosphere and the food is also highly recommended. Great business!!

Sitting comfortably on the terrace...

We had dinner with 6 people. Received 1 bowl of potatoes with the main menu. There were 7 potatoes on top, half of which were burnt. Paid €260, once but never again.

Went a month ago, super nice and good. Went again today, what a difference, like a kindergarten class, food poorly burnt and little, service lousy and was more concerned with itself. So it's possible, but you won't see us there anymore, what a disgrace this tent is today.