De Smidse in Centrum

A very cozy restaurant Had a delicious lunch

Pleasant, good atmosphere. Friendly service in a beautiful location.

I loved it. Had breakfast with my family and friends. Did was good. Waitress was great. Will definitely bet back to try a beverage stronger than coffee and see how it goes

The food is top-notch, and the price is very good. They really should clean the restaurant area better; there are dead plants hanging there and they aren't being watered.

Had a delicious meal, 3 courses for €25.

I went to this cafe/restaurant yesterday and ordered a tournedos with potato gratin. The potato gratin was half warm and the other half cold. It looked like it came straight from the fridge and wasn't fresh. After I pointed this out, I was served politely, but it did take a long time. Nice sunny terrace and friendly staff. The food isn't top-notch, as you would expect.

Great and cozy place right in the center of Hilversum. Friendly service. Affordable dishes.

Always delicious food, affordable & super friendly staff!

No matter how good your food is, your service is terrible.

I often sit here with my sister when we want to grab a drink together. De Smidse has a traditional, cozy atmosphere, which I think many people appreciate, as their terrace and restaurant are often quite full. They also have a great menu with a wide variety of sandwiches, main courses, and more, with plenty of affordable options. And the staff is always very friendly, so definitely recommended if you're looking for a good meal or just want to grab a coffee or a drink!

It was my first time here and I had a delicious and pleasant meal for a very affordable price with friendly service.

Good food. The staff could be a bit more attentive here and there; we sometimes had to strain to get attention. Luckily, it was quiet, as the tables are very close together. I wouldn't eat there if it were full. Oh yeah, and dear people... rinse your mint under cold water before serving; no one wants a glass full of aphids. And maybe take the butter out of the fridge a bit sooner. These are just suggestions to earn the 5 stars. Kisses! <3

Great here, when we are in Hilversum we always eat here 👍

The food was delicious, but it took a very long time to arrive. We waited over 40 minutes for the appetizer, then another 45 minutes for the main course, and then another 35 minutes for dessert. This was despite there being hardly any customers.

After visiting Top 2000 Café The four of us went to this restaurant for dinner The food was delicious The service was simply fantastic

Simply excellent in every way. The service was friendly, fast, and welcoming. The food is simply good and reasonably priced.

Last Friday, a group of 22 Soroptimists had a Christmas dinner at De Smidse. We were seated upstairs, so it was nice and private. We had a wide selection of starters and main courses: vegetarian, fish, or meat. A large brownie was included with coffee as a bonus. The service was fantastic! They were very helpful, and I received enthusiastic messages from the ladies afterward. Highly recommended. Oh, and everything was stylishly decorated for Christmas.

It took a while for the drinks to arrive,

We used the €25 menu here. Does such a thing still exist, and is it worth it? The answer to both is yes. See the photos for yourself. The menu that accompanies this menu is extensive. First of all, it consists of three courses: starter, main course, and dessert. Each course offers at least eight options, including vegetarian options. We had a mixed starter for two, and for the main course, pork tenderloin in wild mushroom sauce, accompanied by a generous portion of large fries. We each finished off with our own delicious dessert. Naturally, we had some drinks. Not haute cuisine, but surprisingly good and tasty, and more than enough for us. Note: This menu is only served on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We loved it! Update 20/11/25. The menu still exists. And several people have discovered this. This means you'll have to be a bit more patient before the next course appears. A quick bite here only makes sense if you arrive early. But why would you go to a restaurant for a quick bite? Too bad, isn't it?

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good price/quality ratio, delicious food.

Quickly served by friendly staff. The wait for our order was also reasonable, given the recent rush.

Very pleasant and well-attended. We had the balance of tenderloin pieces. These were presented on the salad like satay on a stick. The taste was good, but some pieces were tough, with fat or a bit of muscle. Tenderloin? But still worth it.

Cozy restaurant with a nice menu and good service

Great food for a great price. The service was terrible, though. I ordered drinks before the main course, but when it was finished, I went to the bar to get them myself. She was calmly clearing away the clean dishes (while she had already taken the drink order).

A lovely place to sit and have lunch. Friendly, fast service. I often get the feeling of being in an old train station restaurant, especially indoors. The coffee was great, the coke was excellent, the sandwich with brie was delicious, the 12 o'clock service was simple but good (you can also get a croquette for an extra 25 cents). The mini omelet was a nice find. Inexpensive and just delicious, regular food and drinks without being trendy.

A very nice, large beer garden with a courtyard atmosphere. The interior is also very quaint. The food was excellent and the prices were really reasonable. The menu is fantastic: 3 courses for €25.

Where else in the Netherlands can you get a three-course meal for €25? Well, at De Smidse! We ordered a goat cheese salad, beef tenderloin satay (an extra €2.50), and the Eton Mess for dessert. We also ordered warm vegetables as an extra. If you think you'll get small portions, well, you're not. We were stuffed. The food was delicious, the portions were more than generous, and the service was friendly and fast!

After many years, I sat here again for a cup of coffee. The coffee was good, but the rest was disappointing. Dirty tables, as well as the menu, covered in food. Cigarette butts all over the floor. Unfortunately, unfortunately. The waiter with his pants halfway down his backside didn't promise much either. All in all, not good. Perhaps the food is good.

Smart move: a cappuccino for €1.50. We also had lunch there.

The food was truly delicious! Definitely a place to return to. It's a shame the drinks didn't arrive until after the meal, perhaps due to a lack of staff...?

We waited 45 minutes for a single serving of fries and the beers we ordered did not arrive. The waiters did not really care to serve anyone anything, and the process was extremely slow. I would not recommend it to anyone.

I get the impression things aren't going so well at De Smidse. Last time I was there, a patio chair fell apart—with a toddler sitting on it. And this time I ordered a limoncello spritz, which I returned after one sip because it was simply undrinkable. The barmaid told me she'd made it herself (as if that automatically makes it any better?), but refused to taste it when I suggested it. The drink wasn't deducted from the bill, which I find odd—especially when someone returns a full glass. No alternative was offered either. It's a shame, because this wasn't the kind of hospitality you'd hope for.

This rating is still on the high side, food bad to very bad, service mehh, atmosphere at a temperature of 25+ the atmosphere was just above zero, toilets are usually a reflection of the "whole", these were also mehh, for me certainly not worth repeating.

Delicious, Fast, with a smile. Enjoyed the lovely weather on the outside terrace immensely.

Old-fashioned cozy for a nice price. The food is super tasty and the portions wonderfully large. They have a large terrace with atmospheric music. Really recommended!

Good enough lunch - not special, but the carpaccio salad was still frozen… Furthermore, excellent service. Salad Sandwich 2x cappuccino Coke €38.

After shopping or a day out, we usually sit here for a while. N spacious seats...nice friendly staff...

Delicious honey beer from August Carolinus

The food is good, Taking order was a bit long. I have to say it was also busy that day.

Cozy restaurant with a good affordable menu.

Centrally located in Hilversum. Simple but tasty lunch dishes, nice terrace and smooth, friendly service.

Price not commensurate with quality. The concept of half snacks is not quite there and makes it expensive, especially if it is still mediocre.

Always fun! De Smidse has always remained good, the staff is great and the food is absolutely worth the money! Delicious for lunch and certainly fun now that they are sometimes open for dinner! Great restaurant!

Great respect for the staff of the Forge who stood up for someone and stood guard like a pit bull until it was safe #example! So have a nice meal in this OerHilversumse Restaurant.

Cozy and affordable. Delicious croquette sandwich. Friendly service. There is no objection to splitting the account.

Great fun. Service top notch. Delicious cappuccino and food. And the service is top notch

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and service. We have decided to finish the menu so we will come more often😋

Went here for poffertjes with my grandson, pure nostalgia... came here with my daughter when she was small (and big). Always delicious food and the service is fantastic! Also for the little guests!

Not a good place to eat, not much taste! Staff is nice, but especially the owner Rudy, not yuck!!

We planned to have something to eat here but after ordering drinks the staff was more concerned with themselves than with us. The ordered orange juice could partly be delivered because it was gone. What was delivered was sweet - hopefully not spoiled but partly left alone. We paid and went somewhere else to eat.

Delicious lunch and very friendly staff.

Very nice square for lunch and a drink

Pleasant place to take a break and have something to eat or drink in a pleasant atmosphere

Always delicious food! I'm a big fan of the wood bunny. Always enjoy coming back here.

Super tent, we often drive around for it Affordable! and always good food.

Nice place, with delicious food, great terrace

The waiter is a master at communicating with customers. He greeted us with a smile and was friendly.

The rolls would be nice if they were crispy, but otherwise they were good

As always super good, shame about the weather, I would have preferred to sit on the terrace.

Enjoyed a delicious meal from the extensive menu

Went for a drink with a friend and I ordered a coffee. It was the last round before closing, so I was told they no longer serve that. Then a woman got a coffee 10 minutes later. Didn't feel like making it or something? Bad service

Delicious lunch, relaxed atmosphere

Very cozy restaurant, delicious meals, certainly not expensive, usually places without reservation. Permanent staff, always friendly, enthusiastic, kind to children, and driven. I've been coming there for 22 years. Recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great for a not too expensive price.

First of all it's a very homy place with very nice service. 👌 also the food is good with reasonable prices. Just keep it up

Fast and friendly service with delicious food and good location, nice terrace

Het is een gezellige zaak met vriendelijk personeel. Zit wat achteraf in een straatje, maar het eten is lekker. Wij hadden een ossehaas met pepersaus en die was prima. Als toetje hadden we een dame blanche en een baileys milkshake, die erg lekker van smaak was Met 3 drankjes erbij (ijsthee) waren we net iets meer dan 60 euro kwijt. Ben je in de buurt, dan zeker doen. Het eten werd toen wij er waren met liefde gemaakt , zoals ze zelf ook zeggen 😉

Cozy cafe, with very friendly and pleasant service.

A fixed concept and the same dishes on the menu for years.

Service was fast and good. Unfortunately, while eating and drinking, I had an ice tea with bubbles, while I had ordered without bubbles. But hey, drank it anyway. If the eggs have less dry egg yolk, I will order them again, but this time unfortunately they were a bit overcooked, so they were not very creamy. Not unappetizing, but could be better.

Good service, cheerful staff. But if you really don't feel like having smaller children, you really shouldn't go here. A special corner has been set up for the little ones. The toilet is up a steep staircase. No disabled toilet. Food well presented. Coffee, also good.

Cozy relaxation in the heart of Hilversum. Excellent lunch menu.

Very busy and therefore a "towards" placed table. The service was slow but that was not due to the people, it was very busy. The food was just okay. Heard no complaints from my dis enjoyed

Great food and drinks, friendly staff, highly recommended

Delicious lunch, friendly staff.

We had lunch there together with a group of people. Unfortunately no photos were taken. It was a former forge. When the weather is nice, you can sit outside with or without a blanket. They have set up a play corner for small children. Neat and clean. You can park in the Hilvertshof.

Good food for little Friendly staff

Heerlijk diner gegeten. Ober is behulpzaam en vriendelijk. Restaurant was op dat moment rustig. Erg sfeervol ingericht. Aanrader!

Food just not that good. Spareribs were not good meat. Service ok but not particularly helpful. I think paying extra for ketchup is very sad...

Heeeeeel gezellig. Vooral als tim er is

Gezellige ouderwetse bruine taverne met heel veel sfeer, goede muziek uit the 80th, heerlijk gegrild vlees, en zeer vriendelijke bediening. Aanrader!!

Verjaardagsfeestje van m'n schoonmoeder Douwes

Lekker eten. Goeie lunch. En genoeg eten voor de lunch je geld waard.

Altijd gezellig, bediening is top en snel. Eten is lekker. Ook een speelhoek voor de kleine, top!

We hebben hier geluncht met z'n 4en, 2 volwassenen en 2 kinderen, en was dik in orde. We zijn snel en vrolijk geholpen, en het eten was goed. Niet enorm bijzonder maar in orde voor wat je betaalt en verwacht. Voor de kleintjes zijn er kinderstoelen aanwezig.

Nice atmosphere with excellent service. Good food♡

Altijd goed vertoeven daar. Onze favoriet.

Ik had een salade met geitenkaas maar was het geld niet waard voor 15,90 er lag voor nog geen 5 euro op je bord en moest nog om de honing vragen

Altijd gezellig druk en uitgebreide kaart! Eten is prima.

Bediening kan echt beter. Je moet lang wachten en ze kunnen echt meer verdienen als ze vaker langs komen. Eten is niks op aan te merken. Simpel maar goed. Gember thee kan beter geserveerd worden. Je hebt elke keer stukjes gember in je mond bij elke slok.

Onze 13e trouwdag met de kinderen gevierd met heerlijk eten. Was echt lekker eten met zeer vriendelijk personeel.

Heerlijk pannenkoeken ons zoontje kon er ook lekker binnen spelen

Heel jammer dat dit restaurant al om 20 uur dicht gaat op vrijdag. Het voorgerecht was goed maar t hoofdgerecht was minder. Waarschijnlijk omdat ze tegen de tijd van 20 uur aanzaten. Bediening was top

Goede cheeseburger hebben ze daar, top. En altijd een lekker plekje op het terras.

Het 12 uurtje was broodje kroket, en broodje gebakken ei en een tomatensoep . Bij de soep twijfelde ik of het uit blik kwam.. Sfeer is prima. Serveersters deden erg hun best een waren vriendelijk.

Hopelijk vakantie krachten aan het werk nu. Moesten erg lang wachten eer we konden bestellen en vervolgens eeuw op drinken wachten. Pannenkoek was lekker maar de carpaccio salade aanfluiting. Normaal eet ik het voor m’n plezier hier. Maar vandaag echt vies. Heel jammer vh geld en de gehele beleving.

Top !!! Altijd goed service en snelle bediening

Lekker gegeten, dineren kan tegenwoordig op donderdag vrijdag en zaterdag

Een uitstekende plek om gezellig te relaxen

De smidse is geweldig, ik heb hier altijd keuze stress er staat teveel lekkers op de kaart. Het eten is goed en je kunt er voor lunch, borrel en diner goed terrecht. Zowel op het terras als binnen zit je goed en het personeel is altijd vriendelijk en gezellig!