Grand Café 't Gelagh in Wijk 01 Gorinchem binnenstad

We ate here on September 12 and 13. Everything was perfectly fine and the staff very friendly. The senior menu, with slightly smaller portions, is highly recommended if you aren't very hungry. Great!

Truly a restaurant like those found like needles in a haystack. Warm, flavorful food and friendly service.

Had a delicious lunch, very friendly staff. Cozy location.

Update 2026: And the food is still very tasty; we had a delicious meal during the week with a group of 6 from Germany. It was also very nice how we were served by the friendly ladies! It remains a good place to return to, even with business associates whom we first showed around the old city center. Update 2024: Had a late-night dinner and had a delicious meal again! Very friendly service and the interior inside is beautifully designed. I had only walked past until today. A good team of staff working hard to provide a full terrace with food and drinks. It was nice that someone noticed from a distance that our table needed to be cleared. The menu is in magazine format with clear mention of dietary options. The cocktails are worth trying. Managed to get a table on the terrace under the old trees. The food arrived faster than expected. Both dishes are good: steak and burger. It is nice to know that you can order extra fries free of charge as part of our efforts to prevent waste. It was nice to relax for a bit and watch people walking by.

For my birthday, I had a nice time having drinks here with my company. The cocktail menu is a bit on the small side, but there are plenty of beers and wines to try. The charcuterie board was also varied, but a little small for the group size.

We made a very good choice when deciding which restaurant to enter for lunch. It looked good right from the start; the door even swung open for us! The atmosphere felt good, and we were able to choose a nice table. The menu looked good, and we were served quickly and efficiently. Pleasant interaction with the staff and excellent food. The sandwiches we chose were particularly well-filled and good. The truffle fries we ordered on the side were also very good. The service was professional, and the price-quality ratio was great! We had a delicious meal! Highly recommended.

Always a relaxed atmosphere and good food. However, it is getting too expensive compared to the quality they deliver.

I (53) was in Gorinchem with my mother (80) from 31/8 to 3/9. We visited this establishment several times for a bite to eat and/or a drink, both for lunch and dinner. Super value for money, just that little bit extra. Had a delicious meal and enjoyed Kopke on Ice, what a tasty drink. We were also able to enjoy the sunshine. The staff gets a solid 10 from us.

The food was fine, though the prices for starters and desserts were a bit high. The staff was friendly but young.

Everything was good and the staff very friendly. Simply top-notch👍👍

Lovely to sit under the trees on a warm day. Delicious charcuterie board

Nothing but stars for this Grand Café! After a delicious lunch, we were so enthusiastic that we came back for dinner in the evening. Friendly, attentive service. Food arrived quite quickly every time. Lovely terrace under the chestnut trees.

Very good experience and good quality food Definitely recommended

Generous portions, beautiful shaded terrace under the trees.

Lovely and shady terrace. Prompt service, something for everyone, and a nice menu. It is also possible to relax comfortably inside.

Went to eat here on the recommendation of a boutique. Found a lovely new location to return to! Wonderfully out of the sun, under the dreamy trees on a small square in Gorkum.

Lovely outside under the trees in warm weather..... 2x meal salads (carpaccio and fish). Simply good, tasty, generous portions, friendly service that also goes along with my corny jokes. Inside looks fine, spacious and cozy.

Super cozy terrace with plenty of space under the trees. Delicious food. Very friendly service.

Had a delicious meal after a long journey

The welcome was warm, and we were quickly escorted to our reserved table. While waiting for the rest of the party, we were asked about our drinks preferences. By then, the party was complete. The lunch menu was extensive, featuring various tasty dishes. The 't Gelach omelette is highly recommended. The service and food were great. The prices are also very reasonable. We will definitely be back.

Ended up on the terrace here while walking through Gorinchem. Decided to have a bite to eat as well. Turned out to be a very good choice; welcoming and friendly service and very tasty food. Spare ribs were delicious; the meat fell right off the bone. The burger was also very good.

Had a delicious lunch in a sort of "Biergarten". Fantastic spot for a warm summer day.

Dining with four people and everyone was satisfied. We all enjoyed the food. On the terrace under the trees, lovely in this warm weather. Highly recommended 👍

What a wonderful evening we had here in Gorinchem. The atmosphere in the restaurant is incredibly pleasant and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed the dishes, with the steak with shrimp and the accompanying sauce being a particular favorite. We were also very satisfied with the drinks. It is nice to see that there is real attention to quality, right down to the garnish of the ice cream dessert with a fresh slice of orange and a sprig of mint. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a successful night out. We will certainly be back here again.

A very nice restaurant with excellent value for money. I enjoy going here for lunch or dinner. The staff is very professional and attentive. Fantastic service and very service-oriented. A real asset during the hot summers is the lovely outdoor terrace, which has wonderful shady spots thanks to large trees. In one word: AMAZING.

Delicious food and friendly service

The food—I had spareribs, the meat wasn't really tender—also missed a bowl of water to keep my hands a bit clean. Otherwise, I found the service friendly; unfortunately, it's not a place I'll be returning to anytime soon.

Always good, always a good time. Friendly staff, tasty food, and a good beer selection.

Friendly girls, had a lovely time having drinks with a snack platter😁

Had a good lunch on the terrace

Everything was great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a table outside under the large chestnut trees, and despite the midday heat, it was very pleasant. We had a chicken pitta and a sandwich with dark toast, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, and nuts, and both were delicious. Even though it was very busy and all the tables were occupied, we received our food very quickly. The service was very friendly and attentive. The interior is also very nicely and comfortably furnished, and the restrooms are very clean.

Nice atmosphere, great food, friendly staff. I highly recommend it!

Had a delicious meal and the staff were super nice and sweet!! And a cozy, atmospheric restaurant.....highly recommended 😃

We had a lovely meal outside. It is very cozy to sit there under beautiful trees. Inside, it looks cozy and atmospheric. The service was very friendly and attentive. And the food was delicious too.

We had another delicious meal. They take dietary requirements into account well and help find solutions.

This was a mixed experience. Beautiful location, tastefully decorated. The service was very friendly, cheerful, and helpful. Since it was very quiet, the waitress indicated that we could let her know when the next course should arrive, as otherwise it would follow very quickly. Nice of her to be thoughtful! The starters were fine! The beef carpaccio was neither too thick nor too thin. The tenderloin tataki was beautifully cooked medium rare and flavorful. Both were good portions, rather too much than too little. The main courses, however, were a disappointment. The schnitzel was a bit on the dry side and lacked flavor. The grilled vegetables and cheese didn't mask this either. The fish grill was also disappointing. The salmon was too dry, the shrimp were cooked, but that was about it. No flavor was added in the form of a nice oil or even salt and pepper. The same applies to the sea bass. The desserts, on the other hand, were fine. Two scoops of ice cream and the Chocoloco were fine.

Great food and good atmosphere. Unfortunately, it was so noisy that we could barely understand each other in the conservatory. Out of sheer misery, we left immediately after dinner and had coffee elsewhere.

Very friendly staff is the first thing you notice. Had a delicious meal for a great price.

Very nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff, delicious and affordable food. Clean toilets. Highly recommended.

What a hidden gem in Gorinchem! Lovely to sit outside in the shade of beautiful tree canopies, or inside in the atmospheric ambiance.

Beautiful place, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, served quickly, and the food was delicious too.

Had a delicious meal! Nice ambiance, super friendly staff. Highly recommended

The food took a long time to prepare, and it was very crowded with screaming little children. The food was terribly expensive.

A fantastic, cozy restaurant, a blessing for people with celiac disease. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about how to safely offer gluten-free food. They are aware of cross-contamination, and the bread was baked in a separate oven. I went there with my group two evenings, and even those who didn't have to eat gluten-free were looking forward to the second visit. Thank you for the great service and the pleasant atmosphere!

A very cozy cafe. Friendly service and good food. We went there for lunch. They often came by to ask if there was enough food, and they were very friendly. Definitely recommended.

Delicious food and friendly service.

Delicious food and a nice menu. You can sit comfortably under the trees on a warm evening.

Carpacio sea bass red sauce monchou desserts

Cozy restaurant. Not exactly cozy inside in winter, but you can compensate with a warm sweater. The food and service are top-notch!

What a lovely place! I went this afternoon for the Varkenmarkt grilled cheese sandwich, which I really enjoyed. The service is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very cozy. I'll definitely be back.

We had a lovely family lunch at 't Gelagh on Christmas Day. It was fantastic! The food was delicious. The chef's recommendation (venison stew with sweet potato puree and red cabbage) was divine. Friendly service and a delicious specialty beer topped it off perfectly. There was also plenty to choose from for the girls, aged 10 and 12. The whole family was very satisfied!

What a cozy atmosphere this restaurant has. Nice seating areas everywhere. Friendly service. Had a delicious duo sandwich: carpaccio sandwich and marinated shrimp sandwich. My mother had a tasty toasted sandwich made with Turkish bread and tomato.

Mirte is truly a star in the service department! She knows exactly what's wrong. She's attentive. She's a great team player. Truly a star!

Delicious food and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Food was nice and hot, great atmosphere, cozy.

Unfortunately, it was a one-time visit for us, because being treated like a child quickly spoils the fun. If you order a steak from the grill extra-rare and get two pieces of beef, half well done and half medium, you're allowed to complain. So I gave the plate back to the waitress. Then another waitress came over and asked me to explain what wasn't right. She told me there was a piece of medium, to which I replied that I'd ordered rare. Then I was given a piece of tenderloin and told that the steak was too thin to be cooked rare. In the end, I paid full price, and I think they were happy to see us leave. Such a shame, because it had been a lovely day.

We were a group of four. All four had different experiences. The salmon poke bowl was delicious, but the amount of rice was completely out of proportion to the rest of the salad: far too little rice! The chicken burger was only slightly cheaper than the steak, but to be honest, there wasn't much difference between a McChicken and this chicken burger. ;) It was tasty: no doubt about it, but you pay over €20 for it. The steak was nice and tender and well-seasoned! The chicken with cured ham was also very good. The desserts were good, but again, the price was a bit odd. It was €4 cheaper to get a pastry with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream instead of ordering dessert from the dessert menu. And yet the pastry with ice cream was larger than the regular desserts. That's remarkable. The staff was friendly, but a bit lazy (?). I'm not sure if that's the right word. But at least by the end of the evening, we had a whole collection of empty glasses from the drinks we'd consumed. After we requested them, we were repeatedly told they would be picked up, but this wasn't the case. The atmosphere in the restaurant is cozy and friendly. Good sound insulation, so you can hear each other clearly.

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Cozy and good value for money. Highly recommended.

Bizarrely bad: The staff is completely focused on each other. The steak is tough, and when you give it to them, they don't do anything with it. The whole evening, no one paid attention to empty glasses; we had to hand them over ourselves. We had to wait 10 minutes before being helped, and then we were still placed at a dirty table, and it wasn't even cleared afterward. Cutlery was simply provided, and the woman in question didn't care and considered it normal, but she did have time to drink a rosé herself at the table next to the bar.

Had a truly delicious lunch! The carpaccio sandwich was absolutely delicious and well-filled, and not too expensive. The truffle fries were delicious with it. The staff was friendly.

We dined with you on October 12th with four people, and it was a fantastic evening with delicious food. But especially the atmosphere and service were absolutely fantastic. Thank you to Myrthe, who made it an unforgettable evening. We will definitely be back. Leontine, Joke, and 2 Jannen

Cozy restaurant with delicious food. Friendly service.

Had a wonderful lunch! The food all looked and tasted delicious. The atmosphere was great, especially inside, and the ambiance was very pleasant. The service was incredibly friendly.

Delicious food and very friendly service.

A particularly nice restaurant because of the very friendly service and the delicious food!

We booked a delicious high tea. What a treat! The staff made sure we had everything we needed. We truly enjoyed it!

We have eaten at this restaurant several times. Each time we had to make a reservation. Otherwise, we would not have found a free seat. The food was excellent and the staff was on point.

Delicious food under the chestnut trees. Very friendly staff.

Had lunch here yesterday with a former colleague. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely, just what you'd expect at a good Grand Café. Marco, we've known each other since childhood, and even though you weren't there yesterday, I'd like to send you my regards. Hope to see you again!

The service could come more often. It wasn't as if everything was to our liking, but the food was truly excellent. But one of them, Evita, made our drinks platter; it was delicious, compliments to her.

The toilet isn't kept clean. The service is friendly. The food is good.

Friendly waitresses, good atmosphere and delicious food

Huge compliments to our lovely hostess. We had so much fun with her. The food was delicious too. There were four of us and we had a wonderful evening.

We ate outside in the square. The atmosphere was fantastic. The food was excellent. I ordered a steak with mushrooms. There were very few mushrooms with it, though. A shame. Otherwise, it was very good.

We had a wonderful meal here with a family of four. And the service was absolutely perfect! We could open the window in the conservatory, which provided some cooling. The food was also delicious! The atmosphere is very cozy!

Had a nice meal outside on the terrace.

Unfortunately, it was a bad experience. As an adult, you're not allowed to order from the children's menu, even if you've had gastric bypass surgery and can't eat much. We'd already taken a sip of our drink. We quickly drank it down, paid, and went elsewhere for dinner.

Helaas slechte ervaring. Als volwassene mag je dus niet van de kinderkaart bestellen, ook niet wanneer je een maagverkleining hebt gehad en niet veel kan en mag eten. We hadden al een slokje van het drinken genomen. Dat snel opgedronken, betaald en ergens anders gaan eten.

Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff.

Delicious food, and very friendly staff! And if it's warm, you can enjoy the cool air under the trees.

Back again after a long time (April 2025). Excellent and nice warm bread with spreads in advance. . Quality food, just good for everyone (7 people), hamburger slightly red which is allowed if you like it, excellent satay even though it is chicken thigh, tender steak. Steak slightly too small compared to the suggested 200 grams (I estimate a maximum of 180 grams), which is a shame because it is not a cheap dish. Excellent medium rare grilled. Desserts are definitely recommended! Beautiful and more than sufficient. Attractively priced overall. The only disadvantage and that was partly the reason that we have not been there for a long time: since the renovation there is (still) a pungent smell (sewage?). The strength varies during the evening but never disappears. Do something about it and we will come back more often!

Several awesome vegan options (see photos )🌱😋 Super friendly staff

Good service, good price. Perfect place under the trees on the terrace. Friendly and hospitable staff

Large portions, great food, good atmosphere, friendly staff

Nice terrace in sun and/or shade

Heerlijk buiten gezeten en carpaccio salade gegeten was echt heerlijk ze waren alleen wel het brood vergeten.Maar toen ik er om vroeg hebben ze het wel gelijk gegeven echt toppie

Delicious but little choice for vegetarians

We had lunch here. Cozy tent in the center. My omelet was a wet version of what it should have been. Lots of vegetables, that was positive.

There was a big difference in the service of the staff. Some of them helped a lot. The older hostess was very service-oriented, but there was also a girl walking around who made sure that the average went down. There was not a single laugh. The food was very tasty and served quickly even though we were a large group. We sat in the conservatory with the large group and attention could be paid to the acoustics there. It felt like a huge shrill sound box.

Great meal. Made use of the three-course menu; was fine. Just under five stars. The service was very good. There was real contact with the guests. Very nice and very nice. The location is very good. Very atmospheric under the trees. Definitely recommended.

Cozy Grand Café with fine and affordable dishes, smooth service in an attractive environment. Recommended!

At t Gelagh they have done well. Service, food, atmosphere are all excellent. Good portions, nicely prepared and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended for an extensive lunch, for example.

Had dinner here today with the family for my son's 20th birthday. We received a friendly welcome, the service is simply good! We are asked if everything is OK during the meal and they also come by to ask if we want any drinks. Bread with spreads, prawn skewer, and nachos for the kids. All equally delicious! As main courses we had the steak xl which was wonderfully tender and nicely medium fried, the tomahawk pork steak a delicious piece of meat, the snitzel with onion, and the kids fries with frikadellen. After some desserts we went home for a walk. We will definitely come back here again!

Nice place, tasty food, friendly and attentive service

I visited the Grand Café 't Gelagh yesterday (April 12, 2025) to enjoy a snack and a drink on the terrace. After parking the car, it is a 5-minute walk to the terrace. During the day, part of the terrace is in the sun, but there is also a large part in the shade because of the trees. We arrived around 6 p.m. and half of the tables were filled, which made the atmosphere very cozy! The menu is a kind of newspaper, a really nice idea! We went for the snack platter with a beer. The snack platter was well filled with various snacks, the only thing I missed was a sauce next to mustard. After the snack platter, we were still a bit hungry and we ordered a mixed bittergarnituur and truffle fries. The truffle fries taste delicious, there is cheese, spring onion, fried onions and truffle mayonnaise on it. This tastes great! A fork would have been useful when eating it. For dessert we both went for the stroopwafel duo. I have to be honest, it was a bit small, with only 1 scoop, but it tasted very good! The service could be a bit better, we were in sight, but we often had to ask the ladies for attention to be allowed to order something. This can be improved. I had a nice evening and went home with a good feeling.

Het personeel is hier heel erg vlot en vriendelijk. Wij waren eerst even aan het kijken op de kaart en liepen toen door, waarna we besloten om terug te gaan. Ze waren oprecht blij dat we weer terug waren! Het eten zag er top uit (wij hadden de poke bowl) en het smaakte ook nog eens heel goed! We hoefden ook niet lang te wachten (ondanks het restaurant vrij vol zat), precies goed als ik het zelf moet zeggen. Zeker een aanrader en wij komen vast nog eens weer in de toekomst!

Nice busy restaurant for a Friday afternoon lunch. Good atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Clean toilets. The carpaccio sandwich, truffle fries and the farmer's sandwich were delicious. I can highly recommend this restaurant.

Eating gluten-free? Go to Grand Café Gelagh! The gluten-free menu offers sufficient choice. Delicious food in a good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff! In short: recommended!

Biefstuk van de grill is hier heerlijk mals. Op het menu stond dat er groenten bij geserveerd zouden worden, maar het enige wat we erbij kregen was rauwe courgette plakjes. Echt waardeloos. Als er op het menu staat dat er groenten bij wordt geserveerd verwacht ik échte groenten, en niet wat goedkope rauwe plakjes. Het toetje is in deze tent bedroefend. Ik bestelde gemarineerde ananas. Wat ik kreeg: één plakje ananas met een klein bolletje ijs erop met nog wat gepriegel aan versiering. En daar vragen ze 9 euro voor!!! Dat vind ik echt schandalig. Kom hier ook nooit meer terug.