Restaurant Hudson Leiden in Binnenstad-Noord

The food was very good. The service, unfortunately, was a bit lacking. The younger girls were more preoccupied with other things. An older lady did come over for a nice chat. The atmosphere is very nice, both outside and inside.

Good coffee, omelets decent, and the side dishes stale. Friendly staff.

We ordered a cappuccino with apple pie crumble. This cost 10.25 p.p. in total. When settling the bill, we were charged 23.50 because it included ice cream. We hadn't asked for it, nor were we asked if we wanted it. When I went to complain, the reaction was very indignant, with the response that we had to pay for it because we had eaten it too. I found that rather strange, assuming that if it is served like that, it is included as standard. The waitress disagreed and said, "What do you expect from me?" to which I replied, "3 euros back." Eventually, after consulting with the manager, we did get the difference back, but a sarcastic remark was delivered along with it, saying that he also thought we were in the wrong. Peculiar service. And if she had said "sorry, I forgot to ask," we would have been okay with it, but now it became a matter of principle. Fortunately, the caramel and the sugar with the coffee were not charged, although we ate those too 😉

My daughter and I were returning from the F1 Grand Prix and planning an early start the following morning. The food the team presented was wonderfully tasty, and promptly delivered. Service was excellent and I would recommend the Hudson to anyone in the Leiden area.

Welcoming staff, accommodating for English visitors. Food served in good time and was perfect. Tokyo chicken highly recommended as peanut sauce was amazing. Plenty of seating inside and out. Thank you for the experience, would definitely return

Nice and cozy restaurant, with delicious food and friendly staff

A large beer for 7.90, not a friendly price!

Good food, a cozy setting, and a reasonable price.

The place has great food but in full honesty an atrocious service with very little attention and care to customers. Bear in mind that the restaurant had a handful of tables and was in my eyes practically empty. We were sitting on the terrace for 1h and a half and didn’t get attended by the waiters. We had to go to the kitchen to communicate the situation to the cook since the waiter didn’t want to hold accountability for this awful situation. I work in the Horeko business aswell and this is unacceptable behavior. I DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Good food, a bit expensive, only the chairs were sticky and it stank.

Nice view, good ambient and employees really kindly.

I can only confirm what many other reviewers have said about the service. The young waitress couldn't have been colder or more indifferent. I sat down, and although she saw me, it took quite a while before she came over. When she finally did, she approached with very little energy and a blank expression, immediately asking what I wanted to order. There wasn't even a menu on the table, so I asked if I could see one first. Instead of bringing it, she asked, "What would you like to drink?" I repeated that I'd like to see the menu before ordering anything. She walked away with the same uninterested attitude. After waiting several more minutes, I started reading the Google reviews while waiting. She was nowhere to be seen. Eventually, I got up to leave. As I was walking out, she finally appeared at the entrance, stood there, and asked, "Are you ready to order?" By that point, I was hungry, but the experience had completely killed my appetite. One staff member's lack of professionalism can ruin the entire dining experience and cost the restaurant customers.

What an incredibly wonderful experience we had last Sunday around 2:00 PM at Hudson Leiden! Upon arrival, we were immediately given a super warm welcome by the lady working behind the bar who was setting up a birthday party. After that, we were assisted fantastically by our waitress (A****). Both ladies were incredibly attentive, warm, and friendly. What really touched us was how sweet they were to our baby. Water was immediately offered proactively for the little one, and they made sure we lacked nothing. Unfortunately, you don't see this kind of genuine hospitality and friendliness very often anymore. We also visit the branch in Zoetermeer occasionally (where the staff is top-notch too, by the way!), but the team in Leiden really made our day. A huge thumbs up to these amazing people behind the bar and in service! We will be back here very soon.

The food was super tasty. A truly delicious, tender carpaccio. The staff was friendly too. I definitely recommend it to people!

Excellent, hearty, and well-prepared dinner. Discreet and quite efficient service. Lovely decor. Very good experience.

Unfriendly staff, experienced this twice already on two different days (!) Drinks were placed right in front of me and I was told this was the last round; normally that is announced beforehand. Unfortunately, I do not feel welcome.

Very good, the prices are reasonable, and there's little waiting time.

In itself a nice restaurant on the corner of the Nieuwe Beestenmarkt in Leiden. The service is okay, though you regularly have to wait a bit for your drinks (ours were served right before dinner, even though we had already been sitting there for quite a while). Food is served quickly, though. Speaking of the food, the price-quality ratio seems to be off the charts. 190 grams of flat iron steak translates into three or four strips of steak on your plate, accompanied by one carrot, one half slice of kohlrabi (?), three slices of parsnip chips, and a mini romaneco florets. Combine that with half a serving of fries and you’ve got yourself a pretty expensive meal. Don’t get me wrong, the food is fine, but the portions are really meager. Shrinkflation has hit Hudsons in Leiden too.

The food is decent. Unfortunately, we both had a bad piece of meat. Someone else had the spareribs and they were delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff varied from gruff to super friendly. Strange but true. Will I eat there again? No, it's not bad but not great either.

Had dessert with some friends; the staff at Hudson were all really friendly and helpful. I made a reservation 15 minutes before arrival and let them know there was a birthday, and they put up balloons and streamers after all—really super sweet!

Nice restaurant, with good food! We had a delicious meal and the service was good!

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere – also for families. The menu is multilingual and includes options specifically for children. The wait time was perfectly acceptable. In short: We'll be back!

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Service was efficient.

Delicious food and a cozy atmosphere.

We had lunch today around 13:30 at Hudson in Leiden during our vacation in Duinrell (Wassenaar). Earlier we had visited the Corpus Museum and afterwards planned to enjoy a relaxed lunch and a walk through Leiden with our family. We were four people: my husband, our two children (13 and 6), and me. Unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The service was quite disorganized: my meal was completely forgotten. While the rest of my family had already finished eating, I was still waiting for my food. At the same time, right in front of the restaurant there was a fair with rides and attractions that had been set up, which naturally attracted the attention of our 6-year-old. He became upset because he wanted to go to the fair. He cried for a few minutes, nothing excessive, and we were already trying to calm him down. However, the staff came to tell us that another customer had complained about the noise. We found this quite lacking in empathy. We were clearly handling the situation, but still felt pressured and ended up stepping outside to calm our child. Considering that the restaurant is located in a lively area and that there was literally a fair right in front of the entrance, the reaction felt disproportionate. Between the forgotten meal and the way the situation with our child was handled, the experience was not pleasant. Not recommended for families.

Absolutely not child-friendly. Our son had a crying episode during the meal – something completely normal for small children. Despite our immediate efforts to calm him down, after just a few minutes a staff member or the owner approached us and complained that our child was disturbing others. When we explained that we were doing everything we could to handle the situation, we were simply told: “That’s not my responsibility(its your responsibility).” Such behavior is unacceptable and shows no understanding or empathy toward families. Anyone planning to dine out with children should definitely avoid this place. The waitress, however, was understanding. As she has six children herself, she simply smiled at the situation.

Nice location and fine drinks, but don't order the spareribs. I don't understand how a chef can make spareribs so disgusting. How dare you serve this? Go stand behind the bar then and leave it to someone else. A waste of money.

The food is tasty, but the portions are ridiculously small by now. If you're done with a main course after about three bites, despite the hefty prices, it certainly won't make you happy. It used to be highly recommended, but this was definitely the last time. A waste of money!

Nice team, good & easygoing place to meet family and have a chilled evening with good food & wine. Thank you!

Ordered 3 main dishes, 2 starters and 4 beverages. First came the baverages, one was missing and i had to tell the waiter to bring it because they forgot. Then came only 1 starter. After the starter we had to wait 1 hour till the 3 main dishes arrived. The second starter didnt come, when we asked where it is they realised there was a technical issue and thats going to be complimentary from them because of theyre mistake, which is nice. The waiter said 2-3 minutes which was actually another 15 minutes. Overall: Service was okay, food was okay and the wait was terrible.

We ate here and it was delicious, cozy, and the chef cooked fantastically. The service was good too! It was very relaxed. Thank you. We will definitely be back.

Have to wait a long time for drinks and food when paying 100.00 euros too much on the bill so have to pay close attention

Had drinks and cocktails, never had such a salty margarita as here, tasted like sea water

During our visit, we received a warm welcome from the staff. The menu offered plenty of variety, and the dishes were beautifully presented. The main course, in particular, stood out: perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The service remained attentive throughout the evening without being intrusive. The price-quality ratio is excellent, and the ambiance makes it a great place for both dinner with friends and a night out for two. I will definitely be back.

A pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, a stylish decor, and delicious, no-nonsense food. The service was quick and efficient, and it looked like they had everything under control, and they certainly did.

We had a wonderful meal with delicious cocktails! The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable! We had a great evening with friends!

We only wanted to have a drink here after visiting the cinema, but instead of a table, we had to sit at the bar. We didn't really feel welcome, although the atmosphere was okay and fortunately not too noisy. The beer and wine were fine, but so we have somewhat mixed feelings here; what a shame!

A cozy spot that's somewhere between a pub and a restaurant. The food is excellent, and the service is friendly and attentive to empty glasses. It's a shame the starter and main course weren't listed.

I've been to Hudson Leiden a few times with friends, and it's always good. The service is friendly and fast, just what you'd expect. The food is delicious and the portions are generous, especially the Route 67 is highly recommended! The owners are lovely people, and the atmosphere is always great. All in all, a place I love to eat!

We had a fantastic meal here! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. It's right in the center of Leiden, which is ideal!

Great atmosphere, good service. Nothing to complain about! The food (no matter the time of day) is always well-prepared.

We loved the food and the service! The plates were a bit slow to come out of the kitchen though. But we forgot as soon as we started eating. Very tasty.

Unfortunately, there's a significant drawback. The staff is extremely friendly, and the food is sublime. However, if you dine with your partner, you're not allowed to pay separately. The reason: it costs the owner too much to pay the card company. The solution: we both sit at separate tables to eat. It's truly childish and not customer-friendly.

Clearly not cooked, complained to waiters and was told thats how its meant to be. Absolutely appalling.

Great food and a pleasant atmosphere, but it was a bit unexpectedly quiet on a Friday evening...

Enjoyed a delicious meal in a pleasant atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service.

Usually the food is very nice there, but we booked the whole restaurant and the staff messed up with vegetarian and gluten orders, they were also not nice like its our fault that thet organized it poorly

Great atmosphere and delicious food. Good coffee. I think the restrooms could be a bit cleaner.

A bit cold inside, apart from that: perfect

Always a nice dining experience.

Had a lovely meal with my sweetheart. When the door opened, I felt the cold creeping up my legs, but that's my only complaint. The service is good. Not pushy, but they're aware of everything.

Friendly service. Tasty gamba's von Gillo

Ordered surf & turf. The prawns was tasty, but the steak was flavourless. Very bland and wasn't served at correct temprature. The carrots, corn and puree was delicious, but the steak is definetly not the star of the dish as it should have been. Hubby and son had steak aswell and also cold bland, flavourless and would be elevated even if just salt is added or grilled with the rosemary, not rosemary as garnish only. The sauce that accompanied the steak could do with some garlic, also bland. Rastaurant was very quiet which we enjoy and prefer.

I had a nice meal here with a former colleague, the food was good and the service was excellent.

There was hardly anyone in the place, and yet I still had to walk to the bar to say we wanted a drink. After that, it was fine. Great place.

Good quality products. We ordered steaks and burgers, which were delicious.

Delicious sandwich and burgers.

Ok so listen, I thought the food was good. Got that burger in me ya know. But the service just wasn't that. We waited long for the rest of our food, there was icky glasses. Good we didn't want no dessert because it wasn't offered. Still waiting as we speak. We stared at the waiters for a lil while. But hey the food a solid good 5 stars. Place is empty and we still ain't being aksed what we want. But good food really. Speaks to the soul and all that. And I gotta say the lady that helped us was really super duper sweet but there just wasnt people coming enough to the table ya know. I feel kinda bad for the lady she was good. Good atmosphere on the table (see apple)

A lovely restaurant near the main train station. The food was delicious, and we had a table by one of the large windows. From there, you can watch the hustle and bustle on the street and the windmill. :-) The prices are perfectly reasonable.

It was a lovely atmosphere, everyone ate very well, highly recommended: homemade lemonade and Hudson burger!

I’ve visited this restaurant many times and was always very satisfied, but this time the experience was extremely disappointing. I ordered a burger but received something completely different. When I pointed it out to the waiter, instead of apologizing or fixing the issue, he started arguing with me, insisting that my order was correct. Only after a while did he reluctantly ask, “What else should I add to your burger?” His attitude was rude and unprofessional, which completely ruined the atmosphere of my visit. I used to really like this place and came here often, but after this experience, I won’t be returning anytime soon.

Upon entering was not greeted by staff as they were busy eating. When someone did give us attention, he was talking to us with his back facing us. There were some really nice staff though. Entree came within a reasonable time and was tasty but it took them an hour to clear our plates. Half the menu is comprised of burgers so you’d think it’s a safe choice. Ordered the Hudson burger and I was disappointed. The meat was tough and I bit into a bone which made me lose my appetite. It made me sad to waste food and I left the restaurant hungry.

It was fun. Nice staff and good food.

Had a drink and ordered nachos. We got our drinks right away, but the nachos took forever to arrive. Finally, we paid for them, even though we hadn't received them.

We sat outside for 40 minutes when no one came, so we went inside. No one came there either. Unfortunately, we went to another restaurant.

What a great place! And super staff.

Great place with a good vibe! Fantastic for lunch good snacks and drinks!

Hey! The Hudson Restaurant I visited was a bit disappointing. I can't complain about the atmosphere and look of the place; it's very nice. But when we entered, there was no staff to greet us. We had time to decide where to sit, and even after we chose a spot, we still had to wait a few minutes for someone to come over. Time would have passed more quickly if there had been a menu on the table. When we finally ordered our food, we waited an hour and a half before it arrived. The food wasn't the worst, but the one dish I would complain about is the two kebabs called "Kate's Choice." I do not recommend that at all.

I ordered natural watermelon lemonade but it was full of sugar. The burger was okay. I was expecting personnel more friendly.

Delicious burgers and great service!! We sat outside with a lovely glass of wine.

Hudson bar seems to be a restaurant chain. But good menu nice atmosphere and we had a view of the windmill. We came by public transport... highly recommend that in Netherlands

Great restaurant and very friendly service in English and German. The food is delicious.

Very tasty burgers, good service; great atmosphere

At Hudson Leiden, you eat like it's a cheat day and you've earned it. The food is delicious, the service is faster than you can chew, and it's a fun atmosphere. Everything was delicious, and there were plenty of laughs. Tip: don't skip dessert. Unless your pants are tight. Then you definitely will.

I don't know how they get those positive reviews, but the service on Sunday, July 27, 2025, was terrible. Rude service. Never coming back!!!

Very tasty food, great service and personal atmosphere.

Fantastic Cesarean salad! Excellent service and a cozy atmosphere.

Delicious food, very atmospheric, and hospitable staff. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.

Had a birthday party here and DJed. It was a nice, small, and charming place. Highly recommended. The group size was 50, and it was manageable! Not too hot. Parking was a bit tricky.

Poor, slow service. We were a group of 14 people, and the restaurant wasn't busy, but we had to wait ages everywhere, and if you asked for a drink, it took almost half an hour. It was really bad.

Food was delicious and served quickly.

One day in Leiden and startet here with coffee and a tosti. Cause of the friendy service and very good looking location we came back for dinner. Hudson Burger with fries was 100% perfect. Fresh, tasty and a good portion. We will defenitly come back!

The food is good. Many vegan options. The server is a little unkind

Nice service and delicious food

I’ve been there to have some lunch, and enjoy the atmosphere! Unfortunately I could not manage to do either of those! When I entered to the restaurant, noone greeted me, and noone hosted me to the any table. It is not how a real restaurant works. After sitting on my table, they gave me a menu. Then i kept waiting for 15 minutes, noone showed up again. If you are a restaurant and asking that much overpriced service, maybe you should treat your customers as a real restaurant, not only with your prices!

Ordered a Caesar and 2 mojitos. Waited for a Caesar for 40 minutes, a mojito for 20 minutes. It's terrible. The Caesar is the most ordinary, there's nothing like making it for 40 minutes!!!

Very nice staff, excellent food for a very reasonable price and a nice place everywhere! Highly recommended!

A corner with great flavor in the heart of Leiden

Delicious cuisine, pleasant atmosphere, beautiful interior. We came at 4 o'clock and were served food from dinner, which is also a plus.

Nice menu, nice place but terrible staff. No initiative to help you, you just have to beckon them yourself. Not very friendly and everything at Spanish pace. Manana, manana, but unfortunately not for us anymore.

Very friendly staff, fast service, very good food, even little things. We enjoyed it very much several times. Really highly recommended.

5 stars - Fantastic experience! I am extremely satisfied with my visit to Hudson. The kitchen staff really deserves a compliment - you can taste that everything is cooked with care, passion and craftsmanship. Each dish was perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented and at the right temperature. The flavors were balanced and the portions generous. What struck me most was the consistent quality: from starter to dessert, there was not a weak link. Compliments to the chefs, who clearly work with love and dedication. The food here is not only tasty, it also feels like an experience. I'll definitely be back!

I celebrated my birthday dinner here with a group of 27 people and everything was perfectly arranged. The service was top: friendly, professional and super attentive. The food was delicious and was all served at the same time, which is really impressive with such a large group. In short, a great experience and definitely recommended for anyone who has something to celebrate!

I’m a tourist and this was one of the worst experiences I’ve had. We waited almost an hour after being served just nachos, with no updates about our food. When we finally asked to cancel, the waiter just said “yeah, yeah, cancel and go” no apology, no explanation. It felt very dismissive. Being busy doesn’t excuse treating customers like they don’t matter. Would not recommend.

Delicious food and vegan options available. Also has gluten free options. Roomy atmosphere and great service. Would definitely eat here again.

Great lunch 🤘 Recommended to eat!

We ordered food from you tonight, the satay was delicious but cold, the sweet potato fries were limp and cold again. the spareribs were tough, poorly marinated and tasteless. In addition, you advertise with “approximately 650 grams” but in reality it is a paltry 529 grams, very disappointing! The chrurros were cold and tough, but well sweetened. All in all, we will not order from you again, the containers ensure that the food cools down much quickly, so it might be useful for you to find an alternative to this. For what we got and the price we paid... scandalous really.

Delicious handmade burger. The wrap was also fresh and tasty. New IPA beer Zeebonk worth it. Enthusiastic owner...good luck

This was by far the best burger I’ve ever had!! (And i’ve had a lot haha) Me and my boyfriend both had burgers (different ones) and enjoyed them to the fullest! We also had the flipped fries with the peanut butter sauce (sooo good!!!). I highly recommend it if you find yourself in Leiden!

Nice relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and very tasty food. Normal prices.