Restaurant Zout & Citroen in Wijk 01 Slotjes

Absolutely stunning food and excellent beer pairings. We had five courses with a new glass of beers for each. They are very willing to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions in a thoughtful way working with the original dishes. For the beer nerds, there's a great big book of special bottles too - we had a Pellicle, but there were also things like Bofkont, 3 Fontaine, Cantillon, Hill Farmsted (and many more).

Beautiful location, friendly staff, delicious food, and a nice atmosphere.

Last Sunday, I enjoyed a delicious five-course lunch with wine pairing. Due to circumstances, we were only able to mention upon arrival that I am currently following a gluten- and lactose-free diet (FODMAP); despite the late notification, they handled this wonderfully. Thank you very much for this.

Great restaurant, service and honors top-notch.

When one dish was even saltier than the next, it became clear that Zout & Citroen is not just the name of this restaurant. It is an announcement of the main component—namely, a lot of salt—of the recipes, and of the flavors to be expected. Halfway through the five-course menu, we asked if they could tone down the salt a little, which they did. However, it was a disappointment. When you go to a Michelin-starred restaurant, you expect food to match without compromise; unfortunately, we did not get to experience that at this restaurant. The presentation on beautiful plates was fine, the service functional but not particularly enthusiastic; unfortunately, we did not see the chef (uninterested?). But the taste of salt was so overpowering that you could not perceive the other flavors, and that cannot be the intention. I wonder aloud whether Zout & Citroen would retain its star if this style of cooking were judged. We consumed quite a few glasses of wine and two bottles of water to cope with the amount of salt. Perhaps the excessive use of salt also had this goal in mind; we cannot determine this objectively. We have extensive experience with Michelin-starred restaurants on various continents. The price tag of €330 would have been fine—perhaps even on the cheap side—if the food had been superb, and it simply wasn't. "Salt" & Lemon, we should have known. So it is our own fault, let's just say.

Recommended! Had a nice anniversary 5 gangen menu dinner (vegetarian & regular) and both were tasty!

Great food again! Highly recommended.

I made a reservation with high expectations and sat down. However, in terms of a 1-Michelin-star experience, it was quite disappointing. We were led to a dull conservatory, where a vase of cheap-looking artificial flowers was the highlight of the atmosphere. The host had such a loud voice that I could easily hear every conversation with other tables. The menu itself was fine, but because some courses took a bit too long, I was also annoyed by the lack of timely warning of empty glasses. But especially the (cold) draft that subtly drifted in through the conservatory door made the wait even more unpleasant. I tried to subtly point this out to the host, but I found his harsh reaction somewhat embarrassing. The tiny piece of broken glass from the stem of one wine glass typified for me that the restaurant's quality is subpar in terms of star rating. Perhaps they were understaffed due to Carnival. So, in itself, a meager pass for the kitchen, but actually overpriced given the Michelin rating.

We thoroughly enjoyed the unique 6-course tasting experience that makes Zout & Citroen unique. Thank you, dear Patricia, Bram, and their fantastic team. Friendly, hospitable, and gastronomic excellence!

What a fantastic restaurant! I celebrated my 25th anniversary here with my children and grandchildren. Five courses, and every one was a delicious surprise. Everything was more than 5 stars. Even the little ones were well taken care of. Thank you!

An exceptional culinary experience. Both the food and the wines were outstanding. The service was excellent.

Lovely place with a little garden, lots of charm

We had a delicious meal with outstanding wine pairings. We opted for the 7-course menu, preceded by a very surprising oyster tasting with bubbles.

The food was tasteless and unimaginative, and I felt like they'd made it too easy for themselves. Not worth a star.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch on the occasion of our 25th wedding anniversary, delicious food and cozy Brabant hospitality. Highly recommended!

Beautiful evening in an atmospheric restaurant. Fine dining with surprising flavors and good matching wines.

What a great experience we had at Zout & Citroen. A great evening full of delicious food and matching wines. We had a 7-course dinner with matching wine arrangement. Patricia is an incredibly good, social and professional hostess. She knows how to find the perfect balance between a joke and personal interest in her guests, all this without detracting from the professionalism as a hostess. In addition to her welcoming attitude, Patricia has a wealth of knowledge regarding the different wines she serves. Patricia likes to think along with you without forcing her guests. A very pleasant experience! I can only say "great" about the food. It is not for nothing that they have a Michelin star, and in our opinion that is completely justified! The price-quality ratio is fine. The prices are transparent on the website and indicated during dinner, so you will not be faced with unpleasant financial surprises here. We can't wait for our next visit. Patricia, thank you!

Great food, wonderful flavours. Nice ambiance. Neat but not too formal.

Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food

We had a delicious meal at Zout & Citroen, where we visited for the first time last weekend. We enjoyed various beautiful and tasty dishes in a beautiful, atmospheric restaurant with a view of the garden. After three appetizers, we started with the menu, with a perch ceviche being the first dish, nice and spicy. Then a surprisingly tasty steak tartare with a pepper in it. Then a delicious piece of sweetbreads, incredibly tasty. Lamb as main course and cheese at the end. We had a really nice meal and all this with delicious wines, which made us have a very nice evening. On to next time.

Beautiful restaurant, all the dishes looked wonderful. Personally, I didn't like the focaccia bread dish because it was soggy. There was also something with a very strong aroma that I didn't like. For a 1* Michelin restaurant, I thought it was a bit disappointing. The food wasn't bad, but I'm a critical person, and I didn't get that wow feeling. The hostess was very friendly; it's a shame the chef doesn't come to your table, which is often the case in Michelin-starred restaurants.

It was fantastic!!! Ate here for the first time, but we will definitely come back. Very surprising combinations, had taken a tea pairing. That was fantastic too! All in all we had a wonderful evening!

Last Saturday evening, March 1, 2025, I had dinner here for the first time with friends. For me it was the first time that I ate in a restaurant with a Michellin star. I eat vegan, and when making the reservation I was asked well in advance whether this could be taken into account, which was possible. We opted for a 5-course menu with a wine arrangement. In one word AMAZING! Our and my taste buds are truly spoiled, all my expectations have been exceeded! A menu was put together especially for me, the flavors of which were on par with the dishes of my non-vegan table companions and the layout was stunning (seriously almost a shame to eat). I let my table companions taste my dishes (because they were very curious about this) and they were also amazed by the taste sensations and sometimes even found it tastier than their own dishes. I thought it was a very special experience, I really felt pampered and honored and I never once got the feeling or idea that I was a difficult customer because I did not want to eat animal products. Even though it was very quiet in terms of guests, the atmosphere was great and this was really created by the enthusiastic and friendly, sweet but above all (wine) knowledgeable table lady and the chefs who came to tell each dish what they had made and with which ingredients. I have added photos of all vegan dishes :)

What a class again. 5 course lunch with fantastic flavors that will stay with you. Not a single dish disappointed. We love the special mix of classic French with an Asian and Oriental twist. The sauce with Persian Adviceh lingered for a long time, as did the appetizers with bread miso. Excellent.

Had a delicious meal and drinks yesterday afternoon! What a party!

Once again a great experience! very thoughtful sommelier instead of wine I got a very fitting selection of tea. Food was top notch especially the brisket was amazing.

Everything is correct! From the service to the flavors. We were wonderfully surprised by the delicious wines and dishes here. The hostess/husband really took us on a journey, by telling us all about the wines and ingredients used. Definitely recommended

Good restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal in a neat but casual atmosphere. Staff very friendly.

Due to personal circumstances, we requested an adjusted menu and adjusted times. Wasn't a problem at all and as far as I'm concerned, this restaurant deserves a gold star. Other star restaurants can take an example (they did not even respond or it was impossible to adjust.) In addition, the food and service were great, so in my opinion it is highly recommended.

Delicious food in the conservatory. It was too hot outside. Enjoy with a capital G. Surprised by the food and wines

Very good restaurant, absolutely recommended. Star level

Delicious food and great service

Yesterday we joined a group for the first time for the beer dinner that we had already heard a lot about. Reception in the garden, beautiful glass of Farmyard, good start, after which we were guided to the table. The atmosphere was relaxed, not too stiff as sometimes happens in high class restaurants, but the staff was nice and relaxed, which matched the atmosphere in our group. The dishes were all mouth-watering, the pairings with the beers were very well thought out. We didn't have any bad combinations, but we did have a few absolute high-flyers with the steak tartare and IPA and the Adams beers from Side Project that went very well with both the main course and the dessert. I thought it was definitely worth the 160 euros and will definitely come back for the next edition. Absolutely enjoyed it!

Perhaps we had different expectations because we regularly eat in a star restaurant, but as far as we were concerned it was not a successful evening. For a star restaurant, we are used to a higher level in terms of flavors, service and operation. In our opinion, price-quality is not in proportion. The dishes are all very salty. Kitchen staff comes to serve the food in dirty aprons. We did not see the chef. We are used to this always coming to the table. It couldn't have been due to the crowds. There were only 3 tables on a Sunday evening.

Delicious meal with great friends. Good atmosphere, friendly host and hostess. Not a top 5 for us, but we are scandalously spoiled in terms of exclusive food.

Can only say, great. It's a taste adventure. Definitely not stiff and nice staff, or should I say professionals. Until next time. 😉

What delicious food and drinks in a great atmosphere.

Beautiful evening with sublime beer pairing with excellent dishes

Unfortunately I got sick. Neatly indicated that I vomited everything I ate 4 hours later, but did not get any response back.. Shame!

Great restaurant with excellent quality and service and professional hosts Where it is a pleasure to come, and an evening out is an experience

Had a delicious meal at Zout&Citroen, received a great welcome from the owner, had fantastic service all evening, there were a few errors with our menu but they were resolved immediately. We had more expectations for a star.

What great beer pairings with the dishes.

A woolen wedding, that's what it is when you've been married for 7 years, and we were on August 14th. Eating out in a star restaurant. That's what we do on the year and half of our marriage. After a short search on the world wide web, we found the Zout en Citroen restaurant in Oosterhout with a hotel within walking distance. Ideal! At 3:00 PM we were allowed to check into the hotel where an entire youth football team from Denmark was staying. That did provide some extra "atmosphere" but it didn't bother us much. It was a challenge when we wanted to get into the elevator. The young athletes took advantage of it all too eagerly. We often had to wait until the elevator was empty. Even on the first floor, the football players entered the elevator, while you are faster if you take the stairs. I don't think Denmark will become world champion anytime soon. In the afternoon we first walked through the picturesque town to explore the way to the restaurant, after which we tried to kill time on a terrace until we could get dressed and ready to go out. A little later we walked into the restaurant dressed up, where we were assigned a nice spot with the festive background music from the fair that was 100 meters away from us, which turned out not to be very disturbing. Of course we opted for the full 7-course surprise menu with wine arrangement. The appetizers and dishes followed each other in rapid succession. It all tasted good, but we were not really impressed. Maybe we eat out too often, we thought for a moment. Maybe we don't really appreciate it anymore, but maybe we have developed a refined taste and we have to evaluate the food differently. The fact is that it was another nice evening and we walked back to our hotel satisfied, where we once again collapsed on the bed with a big tripe.

A fantastic experience from start to finish, great combination of flavors.

Wow! What a perfect evening we had at restaurant Zout en Citroen. Celebrated our wedding anniversary here and didn't regret it for a second. Enjoyed a 7-course dinner outside on the terrace. Every dish was delicious! The staff put a smile on our faces and were extremely friendly. Due to my pregnancy and allergies, I was not an easy customer, but they did not shy away from that and turned it into a party. Of the many Michelin star restaurants we have visited, this restaurant is one of my favorites! Thank you very much for your top service!

In one word, great! Beautiful dishes, beautiful appetizers, surprising flavor combinations.

Beautiful plates, delicious food and a nice wine and food combination

We thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful evening and experience. 7-course menu with 1x adapted beers and 1x the tea varieties. Wow! This has all been carefully thought through. Pairing is very good and what a wonderful offer! You will receive a very friendly welcome and be made to feel at ease. We would love to come back!

Delicious food with very attentive, friendly and professional service

Delicious food, great service and beautiful restaurant. Rarely have you eaten so well!

Had an excellent experience. Beautiful refined dishes with matching presentation. We opted for 7 courses with wine and 0.0 pairing. The time frame between the different courses was excellent. The team is friendly and we absolutely enjoyed it in a wonderfully informal setting. Highly recommended.

We selected this restaurant as part of the restaurant week, where you can eat cheaply at good restaurants. The parking lot was fine, there was some arguing about the reservation at the reception. Our table was fine. I found the service distant and often difficult to understand. The 5 course menu could be expanded infinitely. 4 of us took the 5 course drink package and an additional 3 cheese boards for all. The entire menu came with plenty of bottled water. I thought everything was very over-flavored, in other words, too salty except for the dessert. In terms of costs, we came to € 160 pp, quite a lot for a restaurant monthly offer. I often have the feeling that I definitely want to go back, but I don't have that here. (sorry uploading photos is difficult)

Overall we had a very successful evening, but with a star (and associated price) we are used to a slightly higher level. The dishes and wines were in principle star-worthy, but we expected the taste and coordination of some of them to be a bit more refined. One area for improvement that evening, however, was the black brigade. This seemed a bit understaffed, which meant that some people were in a hurry and/or in a bad mood and just too many things went wrong.

I work here as a dishwasher, I can always easily discuss and plan my hours. If you are still looking for work, this is a great place.

First time in a Michelin restaurant but this really deserves a star. Thank you for a nice evening and the delicious food.

Delicious food and a super hospitable welcome from Bram and Patricia! Recommended for more often

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Zout & Citroen! Surprising drinks package with delicious and special dishes. Nice to taste ingredients that you normally don't choose or use often.

We were not able to experience a star-worthy restaurant at all tonight. Menu was clearly communicated and the dishes at the table were incorrect! No allergies taken into account! In addition, we always had to ask for wine or drinks or pour them ourselves! The flavors of the food were very noticeable everywhere. This started with the appetizers and continued to be reflected in the dishes. After 5 courses we were asked if we wanted coffee or tea, but had to indicate that we were still waiting for course 6! For us, a lesser experience that we were still very much looking forward to!

Divine food, beautiful matching wines, nice non-alcoholic alternatives and fantastic service. An evening with a golden edge!

What a taste sensation and skilled, enthusiastic service. An evening of serious enjoyment!

Nice place, great service and tasty dishes. Cooking style still developing

Delicious dishes, beautifully prepared and special combinations. Food worth 5 stars. Wine pairing was delicious, story a little less so. The 5 stars not because Bart had forgotten that the previous reservation had gone wrong, it's a pity that the promised aperitif did not arrive

Delicious food, good, cheerful and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended

What a beautiful afternoon. Delicious lunch! Everything was great.

Heard a lot about it, so this was on the schedule and there was room. Staff was friendly and we got a nice spot outside on the terrace. The kitchen came to serve several dishes with a nice story. The sommelier briefly told something about each wine, but I am normally used to more detailed stories. But the wine was good and that's what matters. The food was tasty, but not extremely special. There could have been a little more attention to the layout and I'm guessing that several dishes were prepared well in advance. The steak tartare was tasty and original, only at the edges you could see that it had probably been sitting for a while and had dried up a bit. Among the cheeses, one had a dried out side. It had probably been there for a while without plastic covering it. The rest was very tasty and definitely worth a visit. The interior is great. I would give it a 7 instead of 3 stars :-)

Good brigade, nice restaurant. Nice to have lunch in the garden. Food of course star worthy. Recommended

I had the fortune to attend a multi-course business dinner at Zout en Citroen, so I can only judge the quality of the food and not the value for money. Having said that, the food presentation is very imaginative and while the portions are predictably small for a Michelin star restaurant, nor are they too stingy, either. With a wealth of other options in the Benelux region, it was not clearly better than the other places we have tried in Belgium but the owners deserve a lot of credit for what they have put together and it is worth trying it out.

This restaurant was very bad experience! A lot of time had clearly been put into the dishes, but the flavors didn't match at all. Each dish had a much too 'sour taste', which the entire table was not happy with. We also had to indicate ourselves that someone had allergies. The wine arrangement is not at all tailored to the dishes and they were not open to receiving feedback from the chef + sommelier. The location is beautiful, the staff is not enthusiastic, over-priced and very bad restaurant.

Very good food, very enjoyable dinning experience

Very bad experience, reserved on Saturday evening a week in advance. We are told 3 hours before arrival that the reservation cannot go ahead. Without further explanation, alternative or excuses. So away Saturday evening. Do not book here.

Just awesome. Both the food and the wines and the entire ambiance.

I expect passion at a restaurant with a star. There certainly was in terms of the quality and presentation of the food that was. The welcome was a bit stiff and so was the service to some extent. Over the course of the evening, the sommelier became a bit more relaxed, thankfully. But unfortunately the passion to make people happy in the restaurant did not come loose.

Delicious food, delicious drinks (bofkont, antidoot, bokke), wonderful chef

Delicious lunch, beautiful dishes with surprising flavors and a beautiful location

Amazing food and very friendly staff

What a beautiful thing. Nice garden with terrace where you can have a wonderful lunch or dinner when the weather is nice. And the weather was nice so we had a lovely lunch on the terrace. Very fine dishes with oriental influences. Surprising wine-food combinations. And don't forget the delicious beer-food combination. I'm not a beer drinker but this way...wow! Bram and Patricia are doing great. Bram in the kitchen as chef and Patricia as hostess understand their profession down to the smallest detail. Top business!

A great restaurant! The welcome is friendly. You can choose between a number of menus, but you can also vary considerably. The matching wines are surprising and even more delicious and surprising is that you also get matching beers. The plates are beautiful to look at and it tastes very good. The service is great! When the weather is nice you can sit outside on the terrace in the private garden. Inside it is attractively decorated. In short, highly recommended!

Had a great evening at Zout & Citroen! Beautiful refined dishes and very nice service. A beautiful location for an evening of optimal enjoyment.

Had a wonderful evening. Surprising dishes, quality, smooth service. Worth repeating!

Delicious 5 course dinner with wine arrangement. Friend turned 60 worth a party so go to Zout&Citroen. So worth it and very tasty. Staff professional and very sweet. Beautiful locate star worthy of the next one. If you are a good taster then you have come to the right place, highly recommended. Started the party with champagne champagne🍾🥂 Enjoyed this evening.

In a short time, after the death of a family, we opted for this restaurant.... It was very busy and not prepared for 30 people... Then say you can't handle it, but this wasn't worth it

Enjoyed the 5-course menu with drinks package. Wine/special beer for my table companion, the BOB for me. All tables - neatly spaced within the current Corona rules - were occupied. The atmosphere breathed relaxation and joy for the newfound freedom, both for the guests and the hosts. The seasonal menu was a hit, tuna, lobster, langouste, lamb and the cheese dessert. Each course is accompanied by - admittedly young but - perfectly balanced wines. The LBV port was an exception, certainly in a positive way. The specialty beers do not appear in our glass every day and were therefore extra appreciated. The homemade friandises with coffee made us completely forget that we had turned down a sweet dessert. The small appetizers in between always remain a pleasant surprise, worth keeping as part of the restaurant's signature. Fortunately, Zou & Citroen has been able to retain its Michelin star in 2021, which is completely justified in my opinion. Top quality at a not average, but very realistic price level. Simply hospitable also exists in this segment, a carafe of water is gladly brought. Contacts with guests transcend the purely professional and are pleasantly personal, without becoming too jovial. We will definitely come back and hope that Zout & Citroen likes it as much as we do.

Great restaurant really worth its star, delicious dishes, beautiful location and very pleasant staff. On to the second STAR.

Although eating locally is difficult, we have brought the restaurant home with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Delicious dishes where the instructions did lead to small questions here and there, especially due to the identification of the various ingredients. It is also a sport to present the dishes beautifully. Doesn't detract from the taste!

Had a wonderful evening. Great company with delicious food and drinks. Good description of the box, how you can prepare the food at home. #you have to make your own bicycle in corona time!!

Wonderful evening with fine wines and super food and excellent cheeses

Top location in all areas! Recommended!

Last week we were guests at Zout&Citroen, what a wonderful experience! We had a 6 course dinner, and every course was a party! In combination with a (bob) wine arrangement! So nice, so delicious! And the hosts/sommelier and hostess were very hospitable and pleasant. We had a wonderful evening and hope to come again!

Beautiful combinations of wine and dishes. Friendly service and quiet atmosphere. Keep a close eye on the RIVM rules.

Excellent food. In addition to the wine package, an excellent cocktail package to accompany top and tasty food. Staff are friendly and professional

I ate there a few years ago. My parents invited the whole family. I have rarely eaten so bad. With extremely rude service. I felt sorry for my parents, because they also realized that it was a mess and also had to pay a big bill. And something like this gets a Michelin star. This says everything about Michelin. Sad. Just give me the Carmelite in Bruges. But unfortunately it no longer exists for years.....

A few weeks ago we ate at Zout & Citroen for the third time. Our number one always was, but not anymore. There were four of us and we chose the five-course surprise menu. Below are the reasons why we won't be returning to Salt & Lemon anytime soon: - One of us asked for vegetarian and fish, of the four courses (except dessert of course) one course was vegetarian and that was also the vegetarian course that everyone got. In other words, not listening carefully to the guest's wishes. In addition, all dishes containing meat were purely replaced by fish, so no other dish was created. So little creativity on the part of the chef. - The flavors were a bit disappointing, while Salt & Lemon had always been number one for us because of the "flavor explosions", this was now less so. Anchovies had now also been added to their version of the Caesar salad. An amuse that was the embodiment of these "flavor explosions". In our opinion, the anchovies are by no means an improvement. - Finally, the service was also not satisfactory. We had to wait a very long time (at least half an hour) for our drinks. For example, we had made a reservation at 7:00 PM and at 8:30 PM we had not yet started our first course. It all took a very long time and it wasn't even full. Unfortunately, Salt & Lemon will no longer be in our top favorites from now on.

Atmospheric.....and delicious..!!!!!

This restaurant was very bad experience! A lot of time had clearly been put into the dishes, but the flavors didn't match at all. Each dish had a very 'sour taste', which the entire table was not happy with. We also had to indicate ourselves that someone had allergies. Then an amuse was served, which contained fish. The plates remained full during all five rounds, and we indicated in each round that we did not like the food. We then reported this to the owner and we simply received the full bill. Definitely cannot recommend the restaurant! From starter to main course it was disappointing. Very unfortunate, over priced and an overrated restaurant👎!

Excellent food and top sommelier!

Great food, everything fresh and mostly from the region. Very good service.

Really delicious food, good service and nice atmosphere!

Just everything well organised, delicious food

Delicious food, super friendly staff and a beautiful location. The garden is beautiful in the summer with beautiful plants and trees.

Culinary experience in a pleasant, intimate atmosphere. Very surprising and tantalizing. No one eats like this every day. So a real party! Recommended for anyone who wants to be pampered.