DRIES en CO in Elst-Noord

In August 2026, we had drinks here in this beautifully decorated restaurant with a lounge. The staff is helpful, professional, and well-groomed. The dishes are tasty and of good quality. The lounge area is very noisy, and sound lingers, making conversation a bit difficult. A few mistakes were made with our order, but that can happen. The nachos are a large portion and suitable for sharing among 4 people. The bread board was disappointing because the bread was on the tough side. Prices are high. You pay 10 euros for 8 bitterballen.

We ate there several times for breakfast and lunch during our vacation. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Everything we ate was good. Eggs Benedict with salmon and avocado, a toasted sandwich with delicious ham, steak tartare, an Oriental platter, panko shrimp, and crispy chicken. Inside, there was a display case with all kinds of delicious-looking cakes. Ordering a Carpaccio au Naturel for the dog was also no problem. He even got his food and drink before us. The next few times we looked for a terrace, the dog was already dragging us here 😀 It is also very nice that the terrace is divided into a smoking and a non-smoking section. At least you can still enjoy a good old-fashioned smoke without feeling self-conscious.

cozy place, definitely eat there again

We have eaten here often. Today we had lunch. Delicious croquettes on cornbread. My husband had satay croquettes on cornbread. Everything was beautifully served with some dressed salad. Another delicious lunch today. Fish and chips and a hot meat sandwich with sauce. Friendly service. Drank delicious coffee on the terrace from 6-8. Friendly service.

Having lunch together. We were sitting on the terrace and asked for an ashtray. We should have looked more closely, according to the wait staff. This was the non-smoking area. We were able to find a table on the other side. The drinks took a very long time. The lunch arrived quickly. The wrap was tough, hard, and impossible to chew. The filling was good. We had to ask for the bill three times. We mentioned that the wrap was very disappointing. They said it would be passed on. ......that was the only response. On the way home, we got terrible stomach cramps. Unfortunately, no more Dries en Co for us. What a shame!!!

Beautiful restaurant, where I am always captivated (as a photographer) by the stunning pictures on the wall at the back near the raised area. Top-notch staff, comfortable chairs, a fun setup, and if you can handle the cars whizzing past—sometimes—it is a great place to be. Excellent menu and everything tastes equally good. And while you can have a different opinion about one or two sandwiches, feel free to ask. And if you ask for something extra, just let them know you understand that it will be added to your bill. Nothing comes for free!! Dries & Co is a place I enjoy visiting; it’s nice and relaxing, and the food is delicious!

Nice restaurant, lovely terrace. The service was great and the food was fine.

Lovely place in Elst for a nice lunch. The service is great!

Dries & geenairCo. Almost 40 degrees outside and one small fan inside. Not very customer-friendly and no good care for their own staff. Do NOT go there with these kinds of extreme temperatures.

Had the Club Dries en Co with the ABSOLUTELY TASTY curry mayonnaise!! And a truly MEGA sandwich for only €16.00. Really excellent value for money. Super friendly people and a cozy but quiet atmosphere. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Nice and very cozy area. Food simply delicious.

Large, but cozy due to the fairly enclosed layout. Prompt service.

We had a delicious meal with the four of us; we were all pleasantly surprised. I had the babi pangang, and it is surprising and super tasty. The cocktail and the dame blanche were also great.

Just a good restaurant. I've been here several times. Good, friendly service.

Way, and I mean really way, too expensive. Charging 40 for 2 double Jameson whiskeys on the rocks (so 20 per glass). These are astronomical amounts; I will never come here again. By far the most expensive in the wider area.

€26 for a satay stick made of pork instead of chicken, with a bit of croupouk and a bit of fries....

We went out for dinner with our daughter; although it was quite busy, the meal took a bit too long because of it (in hindsight, we could perhaps have mentioned that beforehand), and although I find the kids' options all very unhealthy, she held up very well. She was entertained almost non-stop by the friendly staff, there were coloring pages and books, and she was simply able to enjoy eating with us. We were fairly skeptical about the food given the standard chicken satay and such, which is greasy, salty, and tasteless 9 out of 10 times, but here it exceeded my expectations. The oysters were drowning in the sauce, though; I wouldn't necessarily recommend that. Long story short: A bit busy but good atmosphere, fine food, and suitable for small children.

Nice place. The service is friendly and fast. However, for such a modern establishment, you would also expect and hope that they keep up with the times regarding vegetarian options. Having only a baked brie sandwich as a vegetarian option for years is really very limited. There isn't a single vegetarian option among the salads either. A fine place for a drink or snacks, but as a vegetarian, you have very few options to choose from.

Great restaurant!! Delicious food, service friendly and efficient, pleasant atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant.

Cozy place with good food. The Asian charcuterie board is delicious! I do find it quite pricey, though, and the cocktails aren't anything special.

The food is really tasty and you get value for your money. Just make sure you are really hungry, otherwise you won't be able to finish it. Service with good energy, a smile, and good music—what more could you ask for? I want to thank the whole team :)

The staff didn't look very happy and they had given me the wrong food and there was even plastic in it and the chicken was very dirty.

We had a delicious meal with our friends. Excellent service and knowledgeable staff.

Always good, always delicious. Excellent service and a very cozy place!

Had a fantastic party in a cozy bar, great music, and the service was fantastic! Friendly service, high-quality drinks and snacks. Highly recommended.🥂

We had dinner on Friday night, and the staff were fantastic. We mentioned when we made our reservation that we still had to go to a football match. They were perfectly accommodating with the time. The service was fantastic, so cheerful and attentive. The food was fantastic, almost like heading to the pitch. Completely surprised by the quality of the food, the fantastic service, and the atmosphere. We were seated at a round bench table. Highly recommended for a cozy meal and a pleasant atmosphere.

Very bad service the waiter told me that I had ordered enough and shouldn’t order more food.

We had lunch on Sunday, January 18th. Hospitable, excellent service (all the ladies were equally friendly), fast and attentive! And the food and house wine were perfect.

Great lunch for a good price. Fantastic, hardworking, and friendly staff. Very atmospheric place.

It was very pleasant. The quality was excellent. The service was good. Not very talkative.

Cozy establishment with excellent lunch!

Lunch menu with a wide selection Chicken, fish, hamburgers, salads, vegetarian You can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner here Friendly staff, separate seating areas, and not too close together

Delicious food, good and friendly service, cozy space, though a bit noisy at times. Prices are a bit on the high side.

Friendly staff, nice establishment.

For a cozy evening and top-quality food, Dries&Co is definitely recommended! I've never left disappointed and they always manage to surprise me in a positive way!

We had a wonderful lunch; the menu offers a wide variety of delicious dishes. We'll definitely be back!

Compliments for the atmospheric decorations (Christmas atmosphere) and the very attentive service. Moreover, the food was excellent; my Japanese chicken dish was perfectly prepared, and my wife's satay (chicken thigh) was also flavorful and juicy.

We just had a delicious lunch at Dries&Co. It was pleasantly busy, had an extensive menu, and very friendly service! Highly recommended!

We had lunch with a friend. The food was good! I had the surf and turf, and the other had Italian pork belly. For drinks, we had two cappuccinos, a white latte, and a stroopwafel latte (highly recommended). The price-quality ratio was excellent. The surf and turf was a large sandwich for about 17 euros. Definitely recommended!

Nice and cozy atmosphere. Delicious food, good service.

We recently visited Dries & Co, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We had to wait quite a while outside on the terrace, even though the staff clearly saw us. Ultimately, it took ages for someone to ask what we wanted to drink. So we decided to leave. Furthermore, the staff's friendliness could really be better—it felt a bit disinterested. It's a shame, because the location is nice, but the service leaves much to be desired.

A very nice and atmospheric tent. It's spacious, and you're free to choose your own spot.

We happened to be in the area. It's a lovely place, and it's also popular, as it was packed during weekend lunch. We had a delicious meal.

Worthless, the little dog Bruno wasn't allowed inside. But that saved us around €300. Good afternoon.

Cozy place. Always well stocked. Friendly service. Excellent food. It is a bit pricey, though.

Great food and friendly staff! We come here often!

The food was really delicious and the staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

Had a delicious lunch. Very cozy place with super friendly service.

Nice place, good food. What bothers me is the smoke smell; there are lots of smokers on the patio, right in front of the open doors and windows. Sitting inside is also surrounded by smoke. A shame, but actually my only complaint.

Top place for capuchino and treats!

It's a shame the staff starts cleaning up and polishing cutlery at 9 p.m. It creates an unpleasant vibe. The food is always good, but the little things make it less enjoyable. We won't be popping in for a bite anytime soon.

I thought it was a nice cafe with a cozy atmosphere, but the service was very slow. We had to wait a long time for someone to come over. I also found the chicken and fries very dry. The chicken satay was good, though. I thought the prices were a bit high for the food. I wouldn't go back.

Despite the crowds, we were helped quickly. Excellent service. Fantastic food.

Great for lunch and drinks, shame about the busy road

Recently (early August 2025) I sat down with my wife on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, enjoying a glass of wine and a fantastic Angus burger. It's truly delicious here. See you soon.

Mooie locatie, heerlijke halve liter Birra Moretti… wel jammer dat er een Brand viltje onder ligt. Volgende keer een Birra Moretti viltje, Dries?

Delicious menu with lots of variety. Great food and a pleasant atmosphere.

I had a truly delicious surf and turf (carpaccio and salmon salad on bread). It was generous and flavorful. I think the salmon salad was homemade. Highly recommended. There's a lovely shaded terrace, and the service is friendly.

Nice place for a tasty and informal meal.

I was there today because of the good reviews while on a business trip. The food (Kip Katsu) was great. Note: it comes with fries as standard, so if you'd like something else, you have to ask. The beer (Jopen IPA) went perfectly with it. Service is impeccable; they ask frequently but aren't pushy, and they make you feel welcome. The location is good; you sit outside right on the street, which is a must. I like it; you can watch life go by while enjoying your food. I'd go back!

Quite expensive for simple dishes. Small portions. Service is mediocre, and after the food is served, there's no further contact.

A friend took me here. I'm not from the area, so I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really nice place to sit. The food was truly fantastic! We had lunch, and it was generous, delicious, and affordable. The price-quality ratio is good. We had a lovely outdoor seating.

Super fun and cozy cafe, everything is well-presented and nicely served. Mieke dropped one of her "bitterbals," the klutz. I reported it, and they'll just get new ones from Stere and Tess, the sweet girls. Definitely go here for a meal or a drink if you're in Elst.

Upon entering, a young man immediately told us we could sit down for a drink, but that they were about to finish their service (they close at 5 p.m. on Mondays, but it was 4:10 p.m.). We sat down, but for the first fifteen minutes, no one came to our table to take our order. The waiter walked past several times, and there were at least two people chatting behind the bar. Then they didn't. So we left. The young man did say a friendly goodbye as we left.

A table for two on the terrace. The chairs aren't particularly comfortable, but they were fine for a quick lunch. We ordered a Caesar salad and a salmon sandwich. The salad was very disappointing in terms of presentation and taste. Lots of lettuce with very little dressing, which made it tasteless. They forgot the salt and pepper, as well as the egg, anchovies, and other seasonings a salad needs. This salad was served with one regular slice of bread (not toast) with curry mayo. I wouldn't recommend it, unfortunately. The salmon sandwich wasn't very tasty either. There was plenty of salmon, but the finishing touches were lacking. I could make a sandwich like that at home, so unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it either. Kudos to the service, though. Friendly and attentive. The wait time was okay.

Delicious food, friendly and nice service and the restaurant is tastefully decorated.

Dries & CO has a nice interior, neat but not too chic. The price/quality of the food is great, you get a lot of food for what you pay. It also tasted great! The employees regularly checked if we needed anything and quickly picked up the dirty dishes. Recommended!

Very nice for a lunch outside, it is too noisy inside, it echoes, so come here especially in spring and summer

I was warmly and kindly welcomed by the staff, the staff is very friendly here. Unfortunately, it took a long time before we could place our order. I had ordered the Peking duck and the hamburger. We waited 45 minutes for the starter. The Peking duck was really delicious. We really had to wait more than 60 minutes for the main course. The hamburger was unfortunately below expectations. The meat and vegetables on it were fine, but the bread was very dry. What was also very annoying was that the sound system sometimes stops working and then unexpectedly continues playing very loudly, so that you cannot understand each other.

Enjoyed all kinds of food on a lovely terrace. As always delicious.

Yesterday I had dinner with a group at Dries en Co. The service was friendly. It took a ridiculously long time before all the dishes were served. What irritated me was that the service came by very often to ask if we wanted something to drink. It took almost an hour before we had the first dish on the table. We arrived at 6:30 PM and at 10:00 PM we still had no dessert. Then it turned out that they had already started it, but not served it. We had menu B and that was just disappointing. No vegetables as a side dish, far too little mayonnaise and the chocolate dessert was mediocre. Too bad. The last time was better. Too expensive for the service.

First of all, it's a shame that they delete the reviews themselves if it's not up their alley, that actually says enough. At least I couldn't find our review the day after. But then again. Entourga and service excellent, but food for dinner very substandard. We have now tried it for the 3 time, but never again. - carpaccio more sauce than anything else - asparagus soup with cold “cream” ball in the middle, soup actually cold when served. - flat steak very little - asparagus with salmon rolls also not warm and not special in terms of taste When I spoke to the staff about this, the only comment was “everything has been considered”. Way too expensive for what you get, trying to radiate luxury with the food. However, this completely fails.

Location, service and surroundings excellent. Food for dinner is well below standard for what they want to radiate. Been there for the 3 times now, but really the last time. - flat steak downright extremely little - carpaccio very much sauce - asparagus with salmon not warm - asparagus soup with a ball of cold “cream” in the middle, which made the soup cold. Indicated at the service, only message was everything has been weighed. Not recommended.

With a variety of cuisine, you can drink local and Belgian beers and wines. The ribeye steak in Japanese sauce is highly recommended. Very good service, there is a problem with parking and you have to take that into account.

Beautiful restaurant with various seating options, clear menu, large wall board with offers, pleasant atmosphere and acceptable prices.

The sandwiches we had for lunch were delicious!

Best restaurant in Elst, good atmosphere and good food. It is pricey though

Delicious lunch with rosé on the terrace in the 🌞👍

Top restaurant, delicious food, nice ambiance, friendly service.

Cozy restaurant with good service and tasty food.

A bit frumpy and so-called trendy. Food like any other lunch place but slightly more expensive. Too busy, not enough attention for customers.

We had a delicious meal and it was very pleasant

Today we sat in the sun, received a friendly welcome from the staff, good drinks and a delicious meal. Definitely recommended!

What a great place to have lunch and dinner! Super friendly staff and good food.

Great place, chill with good drinks. I will definitely come back!

Always pleasant to sit here. Very friendly and attentive staff

Super fun thing. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and decoration. And don't forget a delicious menu with something for everyone.

A really nice atmosphere. Eating out really feels like a night out.

Top restaurant! Very friendly and attentive staff! Good food and cozy seating!

Nice lunch! But as far as I'm concerned, a little less salad could be served! A little too much!

Insanely delicious food. I had the short ribs as main: rarely eaten something so delicious. My table companion had a lady steak, also perfectly prepared and very tasty. Great service, attractive decor. If I had to mention one negative point, it is that it is a bit noisy when the car is full, so you have to talk loudly, but everything else more than makes up for it👌🏼 Highly recommended!

Dries never disappoints! Whether you have a business lunch or a reservation with your whole family, it is always 5 stars plus. The dishes are delicious, the wines are excellent and the new section is certainly beautiful.

A cozy restaurant. Also recommended

Nice (slightly too) spacious location. Food was tasty.

Op de website bij menu staan geen prijzen, dat is jammer. Het eten was goed, niets op aan te merken. Maar wel erg duur naar verhouding. Een broodje hamburger met erg weinig saus 19 euro, een steak 33 euro. Bediening was correct maar zeer zakelijk. Vroegen "smaakt het?" en wachten ons antwoord niet af. We zaten op een skaien bank waarvan een groot deel van de bovenlaag stuk/ weg was, zag er armoedig. Toch maar thuis koffie gedronken

Heel gezellig,uitstekende bediening. Lekkere huiswijn en goed eten. Enig minpuntje weinig keus voor de vegetariër. Verder een aanrader

We hadden de vis en chips erg weinig en de vis was erg droog. Kibbeling op de markt is lekkerder de patat ook niet lekker en een heel klein cupje mayonaise nee voor ons geen herhaling en erg duur

We often come here for lunch on Mondays and it never disappoints. Food drinks and service are top notch

Delicious food and drinks. Super friendly staff and great food

Fantastic! Food, wine, ambiance and hospitality. Everything TOP. Maayke and her team will provide you with a wonderful evening. Doing!