Restaurant Zuiver Utrecht in Wijk 09 Leidsche Rijn

Had a delicious and high-quality meal!

Tricky menu option Otherwise it was fine

Beautiful, atmospheric restaurant. For a special occasion, we chose a 4-course surprise menu. We found the dishes okay, but unfortunately not culinary or original. For example, as an intermediate course, we were served raw ham, burrata with balsamic vinegar on a sun-dried tomato tapenade, and toast. Tasty, but not much effort went into it, and we had expected more culinary skill for the price paid.

A very nice place, a beautiful spot in Utrecht where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks in peace and quiet. Highly recommended.

Nice place. Service could be better

nice location, good parking food was fine but expensive and far too little food, 1 wine and 1 coffee 70 euros and still hungry service was fine, shy young lady did a good job

Delicious food and friendly service.

Great location. Super food. Service sometimes a bit too rushed: such well-prepared food deserves the time for a proper explanation. A downside, however, is that with the 12.50 children's menu (fries plus a little salad), an extra 2.25 is charged for a frikadel. I wouldn't do that again.

Had a nice evening! I had expected more from the dishes. The steak tartare was well-seasoned, but the presentation was a bit bland. Just the meat with a toast. Main course Tournedos and that was delicious. I would have liked a bit more gravy with it, because that is exactly what makes it so tasty! Wines were good, service was good!

Beautiful and cozy location! Had business dinner with Portuguese colleagues and they were full of praise. And... I had to move the reservation time forward: chatbot Bonnie worked very well. Bravo!

It was very good, went with former colleagues and it was perfect. The food was very tasty.

EDIT: You can always report this review, but I'll keep posting it. I'm open to discussing this review further. After eating here a long time ago, I thought it was time for a second chance. I brought nine friends. Let's start with the good things. The service and atmosphere were great. The staff was very accommodating. Now I'm incredibly annoyed that Restaurant Zuiver still serves such mediocre food for an exorbitant price. Of the starters, the fish was incredibly salty; it was inedible. The carpaccio and risotto croquettes were good, although the sun-dried tomato was so tough someone nearly choked on it. The main courses were abysmal. The steak was cooked terribly, and the fries were undercooked. The "Ravioli" main course consisted of 10 pieces of cold pasta with a tasteless sauce. The red mullet was shared among the entire table because it was delicious. Dessert was also a real disappointment, with the brownie being so incredibly dry that several people left it alone. The rest was very mediocre. Sorry waiters and bartenders, but none of us will be coming back.

We had a very tasty meal, especially the oysters as a starter, which were large and delicious. Even though there were only two staff members, they provided excellent service. I will definitely be back here!

Very friendly and pleasant service and delicious food. Relaxed atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Top notch.

We really appreciated not having to walk past a buffet; we had someone with us who shakes a lot, so it was better for him that everything was on the table or brought to him. They didn't make a fuss when we asked for a larger cup of coffee and a little less soup in the glass because of the shaking. As a result, he was able to eat in a relaxed manner. Even though we were the last guests, there was no rush, and we didn't feel rushed. Definitely recommended and certainly worth repeating for us.

We had a delicious meal during our wedding, went back here today, and enjoyed it again. Nice ambiance and very friendly service from Marcel. Definitely recommended.

Had a delicious meal tonight, served super friendly by Marcel. Had a great evening, thank you!

A great place to eat with high quality. The location itself is beautiful, the service perfect, and the food of culinary excellence. Highly recommended.

After being warmly welcomed, we had a delicious meal. The 4-course chef's surprise menu was superb. The service was very friendly and attentive. A large, noisy group arrived at the table behind us. We switched places. Immediately, a member of staff came to us to move to a quiet spot. Very thoughtful. We will definitely eat here more often.

Nice restaurant, delicious food and they listened carefully to our wishes.

Very good and cozy restaurant, had a delicious lunch, a very good and nice chef Vincent, top service ... highly recommended

A wonderful atmosphere, and they listened carefully to our wishes and responded accordingly. Highly recommended.

Nice location. Ordering took a very long time, so I finally had to go to a staff member. It also took ages for the food to arrive. The portions and presentation were disappointing. The satay wasn't tender; I recommend getting a chicken thigh.

We were looking for a central location between Diemen and 's-Hertogenbosch with friends from Diemen. Eating together and easy parking were important. The food was delicious, not a large menu, but a good one. The food was beautifully presented and of excellent quality. The staff were very friendly. It happened to be very quiet; if the venue had been full or even fuller, the acoustics would have made conversation difficult.

Delicious food, good menu with tasty dishes. The staff is attentive to their guests. The location is easily accessible by car and has plenty of parking.

A business lunch is always a treat!

Thu, Feb. 19: Zuiver took a wrong turn for us by connecting a robot to our phone. Efficiency, it turns out, was the reason when we asked. The result is an immediate, wrong first impression. Impersonal, cold, and distant. You can't say the same for the staff, who are very friendly and attentive. The restaurant also looks cozy. Unfortunately, the food is less than stellar. We received a good quality steak, which unfortunately was cooked through instead of the medium rare we ordered. The food also sat in the kitchen too long, so everything was lukewarm! The only two serving staff is the likely cause. Efficiency? It's a shame about the inconsistent quality at Zuiver last Thursday.

The food, as always, is of good quality and flavorful. This time, too, the service is mediocre (understaffing?). The staff is friendly but rarely seen. Long waits between courses, and ordering drinks was difficult. We were seated in a drafty spot in the restaurant, and it was cold. When we commented on this, it was (kindly) brushed aside. We won't be seeing them again anytime soon.

Enjoyed it! Attention to detail and the food was delicious!

Great location, great restaurant

Had a New Year's reception with colleagues, and the food was delicious. Lovely atmosphere and excellent cuisine, and the staff were polite and friendly.

was super cozy, tasty and nice service

Went there yesterday with my son. The welcome was very warm. The food was delicious. And we had a lovely chat with Marcel, who coincidentally has the same name as the gnome from La Chouf😂

The club sandwich was unfortunately a big disappointment, especially for the price. The smoked chicken was like cold cuts, lots of spread and tomato, and cheap ingredients. I expected more.

Had a delicious meal in a great atmosphere.

Service is extremely poor. First had to wait 20 min to get attention and the drinks and food menu. The orders were not fulfilled. Had to walkt 2 times myself to the bar to get the ordered drinks like in a self service canteen. Waiters never look at the customers to spot their needs. Very disappointing experience. I am coming to the restaurant for the last 15 years. But the last two times the service was not existing. While this restaurant was known in the area for their great experience. The food and the atmosphere is great.

Always delicious food, good and personal service, nice ambiance.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch. The restaurant has a very pleasant atmosphere. It's wise to make a reservation, as the restaurant was full.

This time we had a surprise menu (4 courses). We really enjoyed it. It was a beautifully composed menu that took into account some of our wishes.

Very cozy space. Friendly service. Delicious food.

This was my second time eating here with a group. The food is delicious, not exactly cheap, but excellent value for money. The service is friendly. Because the tables aren't too close together and there's little to no background music, it's easy to eat with a group and still hear each other. Everything looks neat and tidy. Excellent restaurant!

Great help from Nick, Denise and Guus!

The booking initially didn't go over well. Thanks to the host's flexible attitude, everything turned out fine. The service was young and relatively inexperienced, but that certainly had its charm. You could see how much they wanted to do things right. Highly recommended, and I'd definitely return!

Had a company party there. Very good buffet, not your typical buffet fare.

Beautiful location, but the service was simply inadequate. There were too few staff, which made things difficult, including the wrong order and the slowness with drinks. We arrived at the table at 7:30, and the main course didn't arrive until after 10. The food was definitely not good enough for the price. In other words, disappointing!

Nice and atmospheric place for dinner

A lovely restaurant in an unexpected location. I was there on a Thursday with a lot of business people. The food was delicious, the service was good...

Nice restaurant, centrally located near the highway

We had a meeting at this restaurant with OK retail managers from all over the Netherlands. What a lovely location! A beautiful space for the meeting, a welcome with delicious coffee, tea, and delicious pastries, a very decent lunch, and later in the day, drinks. There was a selection of wine and soft drinks, but not what I'd like. I asked if they had anything I'd like to drink, and they served it with a very friendly smile. And then there's the passion for the profession, which I really appreciate.

A cozy, informal atmosphere, a pleasant ambiance, a varied menu, beautifully presented dishes, and excellent service with a personal touch. We'll definitely be back.

All in all, a disappointing experience. The location is excellent, just outside Utrecht and easily accessible with ample parking. However, the food was disappointing. The Caesar salad was uninspiring, and we weren't particularly impressed with the tuna salad either. Add to that a staff member who thinks he's a jokester, and the result is rather unpleasant. It's a viable option for a quick business lunch, but there are plenty of better options.

This was a great venue for a 60th wedding anniversary. The staff was helpful and attentive. The location is a bit unusual, but the restaurant is beautiful and well-maintained.

An absolute insider tip in Utrecht! The ambiance is simply magnificent – ​​stylish, modern, and yet very cozy. The food was excellently prepared, delicious, and beautifully presented. I would especially like to highlight the service: we were served by a very nice and extremely friendly waitress, who was also extremely charming. All in all, a thoroughly successful evening – a clear 5 stars and an unreserved recommendation!

Beautiful party venue with ample parking. Pleasant atmosphere. Fast service.

A lovely and atmospheric restaurant with friendly staff and a good and extensive menu. Definitely recommended for a delicious meal.

Even though it was pleasantly busy, they still paid full attention to the customers. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. 🎉

Food was good. Champagne was flat, at EUR 15 per glass this is not acceptable.

Always delicious food and personal service. We had lunch there again with our team, in a lovely atmosphere.

This beautiful restaurant is situated in a unique location. There's ample parking, even for an electric car. A stunning entrance and a beautifully decorated building. Very friendly staff with expertise in fine wines. The menu is packed with delicious dishes, making it difficult to choose. The chef's surprise menu is therefore highly recommended. Wonderful presentation and delicious flavors. And all this for a very reasonable price. We left the gentlemen a generous tip, which was more than deserved! Thank you for a wonderful evening! We hope to see you again soon.

We ate here yesterday, and frankly, the restaurant is overpriced for the quality it delivers. Half the menu was unavailable, meaning there was nothing for vegetarians to choose from. The dishes were small, bland, and not what you'd expect for the price. Not recommended.

The food was pricey for the quality we received. The vegetarian options were truly meager. What was on the menu (which wasn't much to begin with) was partially unavailable.

Plenty of options for both indoor and outdoor dining. Friendly service, a charming decor, a relaxed atmosphere, and a delicious lunch. You do need to know it's there, so be sure to share!

Enjoyed a delicious lunch outside on the terrace. Friendly service!

Great service and what a beautiful menu. Absolutely fantastic.

Super friendly service, delicious food and a cozy atmosphere

I hadn't been to Zuiver in Utrecht for a while. I went for dinner again last Friday, but unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing. First of all, the service was not very friendly, and a bit messy. They forgot to put down cutlery even though the dish had already been served. The first glass I drank was simply dirty, hadn't been cleaned, and lip prints were still on it. The food, well... the most ordered appetizer in the Netherlands is on the menu, but it's out of stock?!! The alternative, salmon, was also nothing special. The rest of the food from our other table companions wasn't very special either. Such a shame! It's a beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere, but ultimately, people come for the food. Zuiver is certainly not the cheapest, but the quality was unfortunately completely lacking.

If you enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and good food, then Zuiver is highly recommended. Free parking.

Restaurant Zuiver has been around for many years and I have been there a number of times now. The quality is constant. The atmosphere is fine for a business lunch or dinner. The service is also excellent. However, it's starting to get a bit boring. Not much has changed over the years. It's not really refreshing anymore.

Everything you expect from a restaurant. If you want to eat well, you don't expect to be disappointed. In our opinion, Zuiver exceeded expectations. We do that often.

Had a lovely lunch...we will definitely be back

My favorite restaurant in the Utrecht Leidsche Rijn area. Always great service, good wines, varied, high-quality and beautifully served dishes. My special love is the white tablecloths on the tables on the terrace 🤩. Very atmospheric - unusual paintings on the walls in the hall will not leave you indifferent. Excellent arrangement of tables, a wall with wine racks behind the bar and good pleasant lighting. Definitely recommend for any occasion.

Great location, next to the highway between Amsterdam and Utrecht. Free parking and charging for electric cars. Great atmosphere, service and food. Special credits to the wonderful and always hospitable Guus!

After being so impressed with Zuiver Amersfoort, I also tried Utrecht, and I have to say, it was excellent. A lovely terrace, friendly and attentive service, and a delicious meal.

Buffet?? Too bad. Combo would have been nice but the music in this room (not restaurant) was way too loud. We found everything very mediocre.

Lousy service. Sorry. Now for the 2nd time put on the terrace with bad service. Remains of the snack were not cleared away. Dinner was just put in between. Skipping people with taking orders. The price quality is also not fair. The 2nd time with a few colleagues on the terrace. The drinks came 1 by 1. The first had already finished their beer before the last got their drink. The service was talking about chaos inside. There were only a few guests. This is really a restaurant I will not go to again.

Unfortunately it was a bit disappointing and that is mainly because the service was not really in the mood and the service should have compensated for the lack of love for the food. Because the burrata ball with pesto was fine in itself, but not for 17 euros and the diamond hare of 30 euros was almost well-done (which I think is a shame to send back) with a not very tasty chimichurri. The Panacotta was tasty, but lacked all the other promised garnish and then 15 euros is quite expensive. Every time you had to wait a long time for a drink (unfortunately no pro-active check-in) and it is always a shame that you are served the wine after you have almost finished the dish. And pouring red wine into the same glass where the white wine was previously is still acceptable in a brown café, but not in a restaurant like this. I think the young lady who served us could not do much about it, she should have been trained much better. The location itself is very beautiful, but the total picture is so lacking that I do not dare to go there with guests anymore.

Nice place outside and certainly also inside. Atmosphere therefore a big pass. But a neat glass of wine (content just above the curvature) that was not self-evident. And that is really allowed for 7 euros.

Had a great meal in honor of my birthday. Aperitif, starter, main course, dessert, necessary drinks and coffee. Nothing to complain about. Small note, from a non-fish lover. Maybe add one or two meat dishes. Of the three that were on it, one was already sold out.

Cozy environment, good parking, friendly staff and delicious food. Very good for a business lunch or dinner, but also as a couple, friends or family. Accessible menu. Also nice terrace in the summer.

Delicious food, great service, 4-course surprise menu is highly recommended!

Cozy room to celebrate a party 🥳 or for a wedding 💒

Do you want to be surprised exclusively and very extensively? Zuiver is the name you have to remember. We chose the 5-course dinner and that was a fantastic experience. Outside on the terrace (it was 25 degrees) it was very pleasant. The service is just very nice and patient (which was necessary with us haha). Thanks!!

In a word, EXCELLENT. 👍👍 Top location, friendly and helpful staff and delicious food.

Unfortunately a bit disappointed. Ambiance and decoration nice, but quality of food was definitely not worth the price. Dishes were lukewarm/cold (too long under the lamp). And I was looking forward to the Pulpo, but it was tough and without sauce so very dry. In general much too expensive for what you get on your plate. Wine was good on the other hand. Service was nice, but did not look around at all so we had to try very hard several times to finally make eye contact. 180€ for 3 people, without dessert, is really too expensive. And you don't pay for the license there either: it is in the middle of an industrial estate.

Delicious food, super friendly, nice service. Welcome feeling.

Dear team of Restaurant Zuiver, Thank you very much for your great efforts during our 25th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2025. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail - from the delicious food to the atmospheric decoration and the friendly service. Thanks to you, it became an unforgettable evening for us and our guests. We really felt pampered. Compliments to the entire team - you are the best!

Ordered lemonade, just received the cheapest syrup ever. Way too expensive for the location and service.

Passed over the experience of saying goodbye to an old colleague. Experience so far is that there was ample parking, a beautiful outdoor area and a warm welcome. It looked neat and tidy, I had a cup of coffee and toasted my old colleague, who unfortunately died too young. The service was neatly dressed and very professional and polite.

Bediening en keuken zeer langzaam. Hoofdgerechten redelijk smakeloos. Prijzen wel aanzienlijk. Tip; Deze even overslaan :)

Fantastic food, very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Recommended!

Great place for business food, both lunch and dinner. The kind that many people go to Van de Valk for. However, Zuiver is more intimate, cozier, with better food and better service. The accessibility is absolutely fantastic.

Ate here with colleagues. Very good restaurant, good menu, delicious food, great service and good atmosphere! Simply great!

Little gem, food was fantastic.fine dining and nice wine

Had a delicious Easter brunch, thanks!

Great service, delicious food, just good

Delicious food. Even on a Monday evening it is pleasantly busy. As a result, the staff has their "hands full" and may have to wait a little longer. Service is friendly and prices are reasonable.

In an ideal location near the highway in the center of NL. Inside you don't notice the location and it is cozy and atmospheric. Excellent staff create a nice atmosphere, business and private.

The food was fine! Just took a very long time. After 1.5 hours we were still waiting for our starter plates to be removed. That was a shame.

Delicious food, friendly staff. Surprise menu is recommended.

Nice place, good first impression. The food was excellent and prepared with care. The service was not very customer-oriented, comments about the newly painted table that quickly wore out, drawing attention to the fact that you saw a lot of dust-like things on it when the sun fell on it. Expressing surprise that your colleague had not left the glasses for another round of drinks. All a bit clumsy and redundant information as far as we are concerned and not in line with the ambiance it wants to convey.