Elsem in Wijk 00

Outstanding service, wonderful food!

We had a truly delicious meal. (Starter, main course, and dessert) The waitress was very friendly. The owner came by occasionally to ask if everything was alright. Everything was equally tasty, and the gluten-free option worked out perfectly. It was clearly indicated, and they even had gluten-free bread. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

We had another delicious meal at Elsem. Super fresh and flavorful. The portions are generous, so we ordered too much again (5 starters shared between two people for dinner). The leftovers were neatly packed up for us so we can enjoy them tomorrow. Great service, warm owner. We would love to come back!

We had a delicious meal, prepared with love, and you can taste it.

We had such an incredibly delicious meal! Very friendly service and owner! Atmospheric restaurant, some spots are a bit dimly lit.

I had a very tasty snack and received very friendly service!

Delicious food, very friendly service

Had a delicious meal! Started with tomato soup, followed by a vegetarian vegetable platter and dessert with figs. Fresh and flavorful, and generous portions. Friendly service and a nice, clean atmosphere. Highly recommended!

I ate very well there on two evenings.

We were relatively satisfied with our visit, even though the manti appetizer was served without the advertised minced meat. The main courses were tasty, but the Lebanese bread was tasteless. The interior is very dark and rather uncomfortable. The prices are reasonable, and the service is friendly.

You really feel like a valued customer here; the service is great, and the owner has a passion for the business—you can see that in everything. The food did take a while to arrive, but that shouldn't spoil the fun; if you want to eat quickly, just go to a snack bar :) The food tasted delicious; I had never eaten Lebanese food before, and it was a wonderful experience.

We've been out for dinner with friends twice now and the selection is huge! Everything tasted delicious! And the owner makes everything himself in the kitchen and even comes to your table to ask if everything was to your liking! We love it!!!

Just ordered the lamb shoulder and the prawns. The food is delicious; the lamb shoulder was tender and well-seasoned, and the prawns were delicious too. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. Definitely recommended.

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. The owner was very friendly and the atmosphere was lovely and welcoming.

The opening hours shown on Google Maps are incorrect. We drove a long way, only to be told that we are not welcome yet. They don't open until 4:00 PM!

We had outstanding service and the food was divine! Thank you for this taste of Lebanon. The restaurant owner was incredibly friendly, and even just before closing time, he asked if we wanted dessert 🤩 We'd love to come back again!!! Thank you so much!

Delicious food and very friendly service. Highly recommended!

We had a delicious meal at Elsem in Enkhuizen! Such pure flavors and dishes, and what a passionate owner. The service also deserves a big compliment; very friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back!

Excellent food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Very friendly and attentive service, delicious traditional food, and excellent value for money. The owner knows his craft and is a wonderful host.

Delicious food! Flavorful dishes. We will definitely be back. Very friendly owner with a passion for his business and guests.

Delicious Lebanese food with a twist; a unique menu with something for everyone. We particularly enjoyed the shared starters; we ordered these twice for 7 people and they are truly delicious. The chairs are due for replacement and are a bit sore. The alcohol-free beer selection could be a bit more extensive.

Great restaurant. Delicious food, incredibly friendly staff.

We had a fantastic meal here. Each of the eight small dishes was fantastic, as was the dessert. The staff clearly had a passion for their work. We'd love to come back.

Excellent food and superb service!

Delicious food and super nice staff!

Delicious food and friendly service! The chef even stopped by our table to wish us a pleasant evening.

Great food, large portions, and all for a very good price. I don't think you can find such a high-quality meal at such a reasonable price anywhere else in Enkhuizen and the surrounding area.

There were four of us in the small restaurant. You need a little patience at first, but the service is friendly and then runs smoothly. The food is very tasty, the braised chicken drumsticks are sensational. Highly recommended!

Recently ordered food from Elsem. Delicious and surprising. Friendly staff, and the owner is always cheerful!

Had dinner with the family. A warm welcome and farewell. The food was delicious and prepared with great care. Excellent service.

Every time the food is so delicious! And the owner is so friendly and welcoming!😊

Very tasty and authentic food, delicious baklava with vanilla ice. Chef is very kind person, he always makes sure that everything is good. For sure we will come back!

Elsem is Enkhuizen's best-kept secret. We had a delicious meal and received excellent advice. They served a bit of everything.

This was our best culinary experience during our vacation in the Netherlands. Delicious appetizers (hummus, thatziki, baba ghanush); aromatic and fresh main courses prepared practically in front of us (I especially recommend the Lahma bil saniyyeh, but the chicken and lamb shank stew were also delicious); and a very caring and attentive owner. We will definitely be back.

Amazing, really recommend this place, the owner is super nice

We enjoyed the delicious food at Elsem. Wonderfully pure and flavorful.

Delicious food, friendly service, and a wonderfully kind owner/chef. And: they really took my allergies into account.

Super friendly service and really good food.

Food delicious, service very courteous

Great food, something different from the standard dishes

Delicious food. Very friendly service, and the owner personally greets and thanks each table. Where else do you find that?

Nothing but praise for Restaurant Elsem and its incredibly friendly owner and staff. There are several vegan options on the menu, and the owner is always willing to help. So, you don't have to go to Amsterdam for delicious food. Baba Ganoush and the tomato tapenade were fantastic! Thank you very much.

Friendly staff, the food was very tasty and deliciously seasoned with fresh ingredients. Dogs were welcome.

Super delicious food, friendly service, and an incredibly nice chef/chef. We were warmly welcomed spontaneously with a group of seven. We had a minor complaint because the mint tea tasted like salt/dishwashing liquid, but this was immediately replaced. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and would be happy to come back on our next visit to Enkhuizen.

Super nice service the food was super delicious highly recommended

On August 30th, we enjoyed a delicious meal. The Lebanese cuisine in Elsem is flavorful, with delicate spices and flavors, and colorfully presented. The owner, who is also the chef, is passionate about his work. Highly recommended for a special dinner in a simple restaurant with excellent service.

By far the best restaurant in Enkhuizen 😋😃

The food was beautifully presented by a lovely enthusiastic waiter. " How's the Shepherd salad?" " That's my favorite, I eat it three or four times a week!" The Hummus was silky smooth . We split the Lahma Bil chefs special. It is special, beautifully spiced, fragrant and aromatic. Next time we're in Enkhuizen, we'll eat there again.

Nice decor, small terrace, delicious and unique food, friendly people. That's it in a nutshell.

Delicious food and fantastic service.

Extremely good chicken, very tasty and not expensive

Delicious food and friendly service. The chef, in particular, was very friendly and came around to every table to ask if everything was to our liking.

Very tasty food and super sweet owner!

Anyone visiting Enkhuizen should definitely try this restaurant. Great service, outstanding food, and a superb chef. Thank you for the culinary experience!

We had a really fantastic meal here.

An unexpected pleasure. Delicious meals with unexpected authenticity. Friendly service and a great atmosphere. A surprising gem in Enkhuizen. ❤️❤️

We had a delicious meal at Elsem. It wasn't very busy, perhaps because we arrived early. The service was excellent, super friendly, and even Elsem, the chef, came by to check on everything. Highly recommended.

Delicious food, super hospitable owner, also great for vegans/vegetarians. We had the mix (8 small dishes for two people) and it was fantastic.

We had a spectacular dinner at this Lebanese restaurant with our family. Everything from the atmosphere to the food was top tier. What really stood out for us was the kindness and hospitality. We called ahead to ask if they had fries because our daughter really wanted some and although it wasn’t on the menu, they kindly offered to make some just for her. The chef went out of his way to accommodate us which we truly appreciated. The food itself was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really taste the love and authenticity in every dish. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a warm, welcoming place with incredible food and service. We’ll definitely be coming back

Amazing food and super friendly staff.

Delicious food!!! Warm welcome and great service. We would love to come back to try the other dishes!

Everything was great, great food, and friendly service. Highly recommended!

Owner with passion. very tasty food. Special dishes, went home with a full belly.

A lovely evening eaten here with two friends. Super good and tasty food. The owner is also a very sweet sympathetic host who can be proud of his business!

3 weeks ago we discussed whether we could place an order for 30 people on Saturday 14 June (jazz weekend). It was no problem. Possibly due to the crowds we would have to pick up the food. We contacted them again last week. It turned out that it was possible to deliver after all. Great. And what delicious food Everyone was super enthusiastic about the quality and taste and several people indicated that they would go and eat at the restaurant on the Westerstraat. In short, all stars.

Highly recommended! The food was delicious and very affordable. We were treated like valued guests, just amazing. After we left, we realized it was already 10 minutes past the restaurant’s official closing time, but no one said a word or rushed us. Truly appreciated!

Delicious vegetarian food, authentic food, good quality and without meat substitutes: simple and tasty. Very hospitable service

We went here as a group and all the food that we order were great! The service was good and the prices were reasonable. The only downside was that the deserts were too sweet for us.

Highly recommended, even if you're new to Lebanese cuisine. Unobtrusive, super attentive, and fast service. Good menu, ample selection. Great ambiance – if it's too dark for you, they'll bring an extra lamp to your table. The food was excellent. I had the oven-baked shoulder of lamb, which was super tender and wonderfully seasoned. The portion size was absolutely sufficient for a hungry adult. The price/performance ratio is absolutely perfect. Many details show that the chef has good intentions for his guests. I rarely write reviews, but I had to do this one. Thank you, Elsem, for a lovely evening with you 😊

Fresh and delicious flavours. Recommended!

We had a really good meal. The chef came out from the kitchen every now and then to ask if everything was okay. We ordered a chicken platter and prawns for main courses. We tried both (in abundance) and we were both delighted with both. The small starters were also absolutely delicious. My only criticism is that it's quite dark in there, so you can't really see what you're eating. I just managed to skip the garlic clove. But everything is absolutely recommended.

My wife and I had dinner here and we were very pleased. We shared the mixed starter and then got a hot main course. Everything was served with bread and it was all new and interesting. We didn't get dessert but the coffee after the meal was very nice. A nice experience and we will definitely come back

Delicious food, very friendly owner and good service. We will definitely come back.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere and super nice staff. Highly recommended! We will definitely eat here again and bring friends because good things should be shared.

Imam bayildi dish eaten. Eggplant from the oven, filled with various vegetables and feta cheese. Served with kepse rice and Lebanese flatbread. Delicious!!! The friendly chef came afterwards to ask if we had enjoyed it. Baklava with vanilla ice cream topped it all off. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit!

We were warmly welcomed by Elsem, after a disappointing service experience at Onder de Wester. Despite the crowds, we were able to go straight away and a suitable table was made for us. The staff had a lot of patience for the crowds and chaos with our children The food was generous and prepared with care. Good mezzes (hummus, babaghanoun, sigara börek) and large portions of chicken/manti with the main course. Special portions of pasta with cheese were made for the children. The atmosphere left something to be desired due to the limited lighting. We also noticed an unpleasant odor upon entering, probably from the drain. The sanitary facilities were also exceptionally clean. All in all, the inconveniences did not detract from the warm bath, the delicious food and the patient service. Thanks!

What a friendly owner and the love given to the food…simply delicious! Highly recommended and most enjoyed the mix of cold and warm starters. Good luck with the restaurant.

On the advice of a friend..... sticker size... Nice meal... good food. Lasts a long time

We had a nice lunch at Elsem, service was great, very hospitable owner! Highly recommended, we will eat here more often.

I haven't eaten so well in a long time. The service team was very friendly and the boss was very accommodating.

Really absolutely delicious food. Nice clean restaurant, friendly service and original tasty dishes and wines. I would definitely go here again!

Top business, nice and enthusiastic owner. Food is delicious.

Ordered chicken drumsticks with kepse rice. Very tasty marinated and tender. Next time I'll order something delicious again! Also delivered quickly and neatly!

Had a wonderful tasting Contact us in advance and this was possible. Everything fresh, nice service and a very friendly chef and owner.

Had dinner at Elsem tonight. We enjoyed it. The food was very tasty and the service very friendly. Definitely recommended.

Ended up here as a stopover on a spontaneous trip to a party in North Holland. What an incredibly friendly chef/host who really pays attention to the customer. I really enjoyed the food, with a home-made baklava as a delicious ending. Thank you!

Ordered dinner for a family of 9 people. Everything was neatly ready when we came to pick it up. Very friendly help. Even received a free dessert. The food was delicious. Even the pickiest kids in the family liked it. We will definitely do this again.

The chicken wrap and the healthy wrap were good. However, the chicken dish and the lamb shoulder dish from the oven were really not tasty. Little taste. Very simple.

Top restaurant, very friendly and very tasty

What a great tent this is! Delicious food with lots of spices and good flavors. Delicious drinks box and the main courses (the lamb tenderloin for me and the Ali Nazik for my husband) were also very popular. Very tasty and again something different. The service was also super friendly and helpful. This restaurant is highly recommended!

We loved it! Highly recommended

Very delicious Lebanese/Turkish food, and lovely service (from the waiters, chefs and owner). And the prices are very fair. The restaurant was full (on a Saturday evening), because everyone there knows it's super food;)

Super good and delicious food, owner is a good host and takes pride in his business. Made and served with love, highly recommended

G.E.W.E.L.D.I.G delicious....plate completely empty...I can highly recommend the Lamb Shoulder, slowly cooked in 3 hours 👌🏼

Enjoyed a delicious lunch. Very fresh and tasty. Extremely friendly owner. Wish him all the luck!!

Went to eat Lebanese food for the first time, after we saw that this restaurant is now located in the Westerstraat. And it was so delicious, excellent quality of the food, very tasty. The service is also very good. The fact that the restaurant was completely full also says something. People even waited at the bar for a free table. So if you are in Enkhuizen, feel free to eat here.

Delicious food and the service was very attentive and friendly.

First of all: this place was one of the few restaurants that offered a satisfying, vegan dinner option in Enkhuizen. I guess some of the reviews are outdated by now. I can‘t find anything to complain about. There was plenty of service staff, which was very friendly and polite, came quickly and also brought our order in a reasonable time. The dishes were great, authentic in taste and well sized (a main course and the first course platter were enough for two). The owner tool great care to welcome the guests and arrange the food aesthetically.