Ristorante Chiara in Schagen (woonkern-Midden)

At first glance, Chiara is an inviting, cozy little restaurant in the center of Schagen. The welcome was friendly, but our host gave a (too) long speech about a festive cocktail with 7 herbs. We just wanted to order a bottle of wine... it took a while, but fortunately, that was allowed! Off the menu, Chiara also serves other "fresh" products under the motto: when it's gone, it's gone! Fine! So that evening, off the menu, they had oysters, veal entrecote, sea bass, etc. The tenderloin on the regular menu costs 36.50, but off the menu we chose 6 small oysters, followed by the entrecote with butter and sage sauce, and our dining companion chose a sea bass with mussels. The oysters were sold out, so we opted for just a main course. On our plate was an entrecote with a sprig of sage that we were allowed to strip bare ourselves. The mussels for the sea bass were sold out, so there were some shrimp served instead. That can happen, but just mention it in advance. A sad little pan in the middle of the table with potatoes and pieces of courgette as a garnish to share. Large, coarsely chopped pieces of ginger floated in my ginger tea. It was all unsubtle Italian. They were going on holiday the next day to, yes, Italy. I think they really needed it, and perhaps they can pick up some inspiration. Tip: always ask what the price is for the dishes off the menu! We paid 120 euros for the 3 entrecotes alone. 40 euros each! I am willing to pay for quality, but trying to rake in as much money as possible doesn't exactly make me happy.

We had a super delicious meal, clear explanations about the food and wines. The host/hostess were really top-notch!!

Had a delicious meal in a beautiful ambiance. Received a warm welcome.

Fantastic Italian restaurant ❣️🇮🇹🍝 Perfect service. Viva la vita & Grazie mille!

Great service and even better food. Extensive selection of beautiful wines and delicious aperitifs from Italy. 5-star value for money. Summarized in one word: Outstanding!

We had a wonderful meal at Ristorante Chiara! The food was incredibly delicious, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, and the service is very friendly. They cook authentic dishes in an artisanal way using very high-quality ingredients. We really enjoyed the evening celebrating my girlfriend's birthday. We are always happy to come back here.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, and nice people working there!

Last week we dined at Ristorante Chiara. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and started with a Chiara Spritz. This is highly recommended, and the accompanying bread board really completed the experience. They also have a wide selection of delicious pastas and good meats. This was our first time at Ristorante Chiara, but it truly exceeded our expectations! Top-notch staff and a wide selection of good wines 👌🏼

Had a good meal, good service, but it was unclear that you can't order a pizza, and when you see someone walking away with 2 pizzas an hour later, it is a bit strange. 🤗 Otherwise, it was fine!

We had a delicious meal! The food was very good and the service friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended!

Paid €17 for an melanzane and this is what we got… very disappointing. The dish looked unappetizing and, moreover, was almost cold upon arrival. For this price, we expect quality, but that was nowhere to be found. When I called to raise this issue politely, I also received a cheeky and unfriendly response. It basically came down to saying it was my own fault because I shouldn't have ordered this dish. In our view, that is absolutely not how you treat customers. Not only the food, but also the service was below par. We will never order here again.

Super nice restaurant with incredibly friendly staff. Good food and drinks. Generous portions (a bit too big for us 😅).

We had a delicious meal. We were warmly welcomed. Ample attention was given to the explanation of all dishes and wines. If we are in the area, we would love to come back.

An excellent experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was outstanding. What really impressed me was that the waiter is Dutch but speaks Italian fluently, which made the whole experience feel even more authentic. He was professional, attentive, and very friendly. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine. 🇮🇹🍷🍝

Top! The crew is really friendly I recommend to everyone!

Really good food and vibe. I recommend to everyone!

We have ordered food here before. The taste was very good, but I was disappointed by the size of the portions. The price is also a bit on the high side. That in itself isn't a problem, but then I do expect to get enough food. I was still hungry afterwards, so that was a bit of a letdown. Otherwise, it's a fine place and the restaurant looks nice. I think it's better to eat on-site here than to order for home. There is hardly any parking on the street, so you will have to walk a bit. Parking is free in Schagen, though, so that is an advantage.

What a fantastic evening! From the moment we walked in, the warm and cozy atmosphere felt right immediately. The restaurant exudes true Italian charm, and you can tell in everything that the work here is done with passion. The dishes were top-notch: fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service also deserves a big compliment — incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, without being intrusive. Everything was just right: the atmosphere, the service, the food, and the hospitality. A place where you truly feel welcome and where we will absolutely return. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy an authentic Italian evening!

We had a delicious meal, but the prices are unreasonable. "Would you like a bread board with some prosciutto?", to which everyone naturally says yes, but which subsequently costs well over 20 euros even though there was less than one whole slice of bread on it.

The food was excellent (one sea bream, two carbonara dishes). The wine recommendation was a perfect match for the meal. The service was outstanding.

Such a lovely restaurant with friendly staff. The food is incredible and authentic

Amazing!!! Angelo, you are the best

We had a delicious meal and tasted lovely wines. By special request, we got to sample Sardinian cuisine. A solid 10 for the chef.

We really enjoyed our meal here. Everything tasted good and the wine was delicious. And yet, we will never come back here. This wasn't due to the food, but there is absolutely no room for any flexibility. For dessert, we just wanted a scoop of chocolate ice cream, but that wasn't possible. We had to order the entire dessert exactly as it was listed on the menu, so with vanilla sauce and amaretto cookies. According to the wait staff, this was down to the chef and it was not possible to make any adjustments. We discussed it with both the wait staff and the owner, but there was absolutely no room for any flexibility. The owner explained that they could not accommodate special requests, because if everyone started doing this... We found this so unfriendly to customers that we also indicated that, despite the tasty food, we will not be returning.

Ordered via Thuisbezorgt; the pizza was very small and not really warm anymore. The ravioli was warm, but consisted mainly of mushrooms, which was very overpowering. When ordering, the delivery time stated between 20 and 45 minutes, but it didn't arrive until an hour later. I had asked for ham with the pizza as a comment; it wasn't on it, and no reason was given for it. I would have liked to pay extra at the door. In short, we won't be ordering here again; for over 37 euros, it was a huge disappointment. We ended up making dinner ourselves anyway because we are still hungry.

Very tasty food and really friendly service. I had a great experience and would happily visit again. ♥️

What an evening we had here! We opted for a surprise menu. We ate incredibly well. The chef was given free rein. Highly recommended! Mega hospitable, nothing was too much trouble. Friendly service. We will definitely be back! Thanks to the amazing Chiara team on behalf of the 6-person table on March 28th. Keep up the good work.

Made a reservation on January 28th for February 14th. Received no confirmation, but also no rejection. By chance, I called to let them know we'd be a bit late. Turns out, no reservation, and everything was full. I was constantly yelled at during the conversation and could barely say anything. I don't even need to go back to hosts like that. No matter how good the food is! Then make sure you have a robust reservation system where you can immediately see when it's full, like all other restaurants have.

Great food, very friendly service, in short, we had a nice evening.

Ordered pizza, super tasty, only the delivery was delayed, which was a shame

We ate here yesterday and what a treat it was! Lovely atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff, and delicious food! We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

Small-scale, very friendly, and fantastic food and wines. Very knowledgeable and truly delicious Italian.

I ordered the Calabrese pizza and unfortunately, it was disappointing. Positive: • Delivery arrived exactly on time. • The burratini was fresh and neatly packaged individually. • The 'nduja was deliciously spicy, just as it should be. • The friarielli was well-seasoned (though quite greasy). Negative: • This was honestly the greasiest pizza I've ever received. The bottom of the box was completely soaked with grease and even left stains on the table. • Due to the amount of grease, the pizza itself was extremely soft, soggy, and barely edible. • The photo (see reference) clearly shows how the oil seeps from the bottom and soaks the entire box. That really shouldn't happen with a Calabrese. It's a shame, because the flavors themselves were good, but due to the quality of the crust, I can only give it 2/5 stars.

Made a reservation on Monday through their website for this coming Saturday. Haven't heard anything all week. So it must be fine. On Saturday afternoon at 2:15 PM, I received a message saying it was full. We were supposed to eat there at 7:00 PM. It's just not right to let someone go like that, just let them know it's cancelled. I called them to ask why. They didn't get much of a response. They still had a small table by the door. Did we want that? I said I'd get back to them. Not even half an hour later, they called back and said I'd already made up my mind. Sorry, but that's no way to treat your customers. I'll never go back there again.

Wandering through Schagen, we stumbled upon Chiara's. It was actually fully booked, but because we arrived early and had said we'd stay for a bite, a table was made available. Next time, we'll definitely make a reservation because it was fantastic! The food was delicious, not overly large portions, but very tasty and definitely more than enough. The staff were incredibly friendly and the atmosphere beautiful. Well worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

Very friendly staff! The food was also delicious. We will definitely be back.

A gem. Delicious food. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

We recently had a wonderful meal. We called last minute and were only able to get the chef's table at the bar. This wasn't a problem for us. The food was delicious.

Delicious food, very cozy interior and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit. ;)

No/No sticker on the mailbox, but still put unaddressed advertising material in it.

If the kitchen isn't up to par, the over-the-top wine service, for example, is inappropriate. We waited over 45 minutes for the main courses, and after asking three times, one of the three desserts was served 20 minutes late. The price-quality ratio isn't quite right. The appetizer platter for over 25 euros is not good. No second try.

The service and atmosphere today, in particular, were not up to par for what you'd expect given the price and (attempted) quality. The restaurant wants to present itself in a certain way... but that doesn't seem to apply to every guest or table. Today, there was apparently a VIP table that was getting all the attention, resulting in a lack of attention for others. Several tables for two were placed too close together. The waitstaff forgot to bring drinks or prioritized the VIP table... unfortunately, the restaurant didn't give us the evening we expected.

We enjoyed the chef's delicious dishes, accompanied by delicious wines.

Fantastic food. A warm welcome and a wonderful wine and food pairing. Definitely worth repeating.

Let yourself be carried away by Italian cuisine by asking for recommendations, especially if you're a wine lover! The service is very friendly, and it's always pleasantly packed!

On August 30, 2025, we celebrated our wedding at Chiara's, and what an amazing experience it was! Everything exceeded our expectations: the delicious food, the wonderful service, and especially the creative ideas of Angelo, the owner, to make our day even more special. We are incredibly grateful that he was able to make time for us, as Chiara is booked almost every day. Thanks to him and his team, we had an unforgettable day. It was truly fantastic! 💍🥂

Terrible restaurant! Very unpleasant atmosphere, very rude owner, mediocre food. Never again!

In June, we went away for a weekend for our wedding anniversary and made a reservation at this restaurant. What a great choice! The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The lady who helped us said, "Maybe see you soon..." We already mentioned we're not from the area. But we were back in the area and had another delicious meal yesterday, and the service was perfect as well. Highly recommended!

The best Italian restaurant in a long time. We were in Schagen for four days and discovered this restaurant by chance. Even though it was full on a Saturday night, we still got a seat at the counter. The food was perfect, everything was freshly prepared, and I even got a peek into the kitchen. The owners and staff are all so friendly and attentive; you can tell they put their heart and soul into their work. Thank you so much 🤗

We were guests at the Italian restaurant Chiara. We got a seat without a reservation and quickly realized we were in a more upscale restaurant. The food was delicious, the portions were small, and the starter, "bread," suggested by the waiter, cost a good €17. (However, it included mortadella, olives, and two pestos.) Pizzas are only available twice a week (although they were picking up pizzas that day 🤷).

We stumbled upon this place by chance, and it turned out wonderfully. We received a very warm welcome. We quickly received a delicious glass of wine and a platter of treats. For a moment, we thought we'd stumbled upon a Michelin-starred restaurant. We ordered the three-course menu twice, which was served with care; we had a wonderful meal. The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed, with pleasant Italian music playing in the background. Everything is reasonably priced. (The wines were a bit pricey, but they were truly delicious). We thoroughly enjoyed it, highly recommended, and we will definitely be back. Best, Ben and Ingrid

A refined Italian restaurant where you'll find quality and flavor. We had three first courses, all excellent, the white soup made with seasonal vegetables was delicious, and the bruschetta. The staff was kind and welcoming. The prices are moderately high but in line with the quality of the dishes.

Best Italian I've ever had, was the best pasta I've ever had, even after been to Italy many times I've never had better, this place is a must visit if you are in the area

A fantastic evening with delicious food, and the wines were unique and sublime. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

We wanted to make a reservation on an evening when there was an event. Due to a cancellation, we were still able to eat with the four of us. What an enormous taste experience this was. We haven't eaten out this well in a long time. We immediately made a reservation for our last evening of our holiday. You couldn't wish for anything better!!!

Delicious Italian food and a warm welcome. Highly recommended.

Very good Italian restaurant close to the center. Food was superb, cosy interior.

Authentic Italian food in Schagen. Delicious and highly recommended. Reservations required.

Well what can we say about this......just do it! Our guests from B&B Moments are also very enthusiastic about it!

Delicious food here! Normally I only eat avg and even I like it! They also serve delicious sgroppino! 5 out of 5 stars!!

We have now eaten here for the 2nd time. What a fantastic restaurant with culinary delights. Everything arranged to perfection. Here you feel that you are very welcome and that is how you are treated. Thank you dear people. We will definitely come back again. Kind regards from Ronald and Karin

Opnieuw heerlijk gegeten. Echt een aanrader. Het eten is top notch. Vers en van hoogwaardige kwaliteit. Wij eten hier graag buiten de kaart en gaan voor een verassing. Heerlijk eten. Goede wijnkeuzes en zeer ZEER charmante bediening. Het personeel is familie van elkaar. Perfect afgestemd op belevenis en service. Een belevenis!!!

A small, charming restaurant where service comes first. Wonderfully surprised by the chef with 4 courses where each course was a surprise in itself. Excellent service and an owner who talks passionately about the dishes and wines. Highly recommended for everyone! A big plus is that they cook a lot of organic food and also from their own garden. We will definitely visit you again soon!

Delicious food, me and my partner have eaten here twice now, it is truly an Italian experience, not just any Italian. I recommend the ravioli with truffle sauce to everyone, it is fantastic! staff is always friendly and helpful! In short, highly recommended.

I accidentally provided the wrong date for the reservation. Fortunately, they were just able to make room for us. We had a delicious meal and received a friendly welcome. If we ever come to Schagen again we will definitely go back.

Just ordered a pasta ravioli. Delicious pasta, only disappointed about the portion. The container was not even half full and that for €19.75.. very unfortunate.

Tonight we went for dinner with 4 people. And later the chef surprised us with 4 courses. And I can simply say that the food was delicious, and a good balance in taste between the dishes, which are well presented with the presentation of knowledge of the preparation and origin of the dishes and drinks. Definitely come back sometime.

A truly fantastic place for an evening full of delicious Italian food. The dishes are clearly prepared with care and contain fresh, tasty ingredients that really stand out. My friend enjoyed a fantastic tomahawk steak. What makes the experience extra special is the owner, who is incredibly hospitable and pleasant. He makes you feel welcome immediately and really takes the time to have a chat. Together with the warm atmosphere and friendly staff, this makes Chiara an absolute must for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine. We will definitely come back!

An excellent Italian restaurant, the service was perfect. Starter platter and pumpkin soup very good. I would like to highlight an “inexpensive” and seemingly simple dish, Pasta Calabrese, it was simply incredibly good and I often eat Italian food, 6 out of 5 stars for this. This restaurant is permanently marked for return.

Delicious food! Everything was great. We have a favorite restaurant!

Food was delicious but €35 for 4x for this dessert… 🙄 UPDATE: Excellent aftercare! Just called: dish was indeed delivered incomplete for which apologies & refund. We would like to eat in the restaurant sometime. 🙏

What a top restaurant, Italian cuisine, what an Italian experience should be like, no standard pizza but quality Italian food and Italian wines with service that makes the evening an experience, a real night out.

Beautiful small-scale restaurant with delicious dishes and fantastic wines. Super friendly staff and nice atmosphere. For even more Italian atmosphere, the background music (now just Top 40 music) could be Italian, but that's a small matter. We will definitely come back!

Fantastic food, really great. Friendly people, we will definitely come back.

The restaurant is a bit further from the church square in Schagen! And it really is a beautiful place with delicious food! The service is great! People know what kind of food is served, fresh dishes every day and the food is divine! If you have a stomach reduction, don't worry! We didn't finish our food either (that was our fault! The food was really delicious!!) but we can take it home! The hostess is perfectly super nice and friendly and very skilled in her profession. Eating here is like stepping into an Italian home atmosphere! Food is delicious as is the wine! Come by and try it because you won't regret it! Thank you for the delicious food and hospitality, we enjoyed it immensely. We had a delicious bread board, delicious tomato soup from San Marisano tomato, the Tomahawk and then a scroppino and tiramisu! And absolutely everything was delicious!

Often asked if “we had finished yet”, while we were still expecting the starter. The seating was cramped, so we often had to make room for a cart on which meat was cut. The wine very expensive. Meat was burnt and full of sinews and fat. Furthermore, there is a good factor that makes me dare to try it again in a while.

Hier rijd je voor om!!! Zo lekker, zo’n fijne bediening. Heerlijke wijn en heel subtiele smaken. In een woord: klasse!!!

The pizza dough was gone. The burrata was gone; That was only told later when serving. Both starter and main course. The main course was served without any comment about the lack of burrata. When asked, mozerella was given loose. Quality was below my expectations. Ribeye; Ordered 3 times. One was very good ; other two much less. The Parmesan cheese not fresh. I thought the breadboard was a mockery. Stale bread ; pieces of black, old crackers and breadsticks in a bag. Wine was good. The boss's wife is very friendly and made up for what her younger male colleague lacked. I thought prices were on the high side considering what was missing.

The host of our B&B referred us to Ristorante Chiara. What a wonderful experience that turned out to be. We had a rare delicious meal, a real, pure taste sensation!! In an attractive restaurant, with the enthusiastic passion of Angelo, Massimo and the others in the small, cozy and customer-friendly team, this is an absolute must. A quick trip to Italy; That is possible in Schagen 😍

Simply excellent on all fronts. And the feeling more than welcome is magical, the food ??? Succulent!!! Thank you for all that

Very tasty food, but pricey. We were surprised with the wine. And that made the bill a bit high in the end. The "most expensive" wines were pulled from the cupboard. Definitely tasty, but communicating in advance about the price is useful in this case. With four people, the bill for the wine (4xproceco, bottle of white and 3xred) was higher than the 3-course dinner. But so to speak, tasty food and a nice glass of wine. Price a bit high.

Food was fine in taste. However, there were many bones in the fish (+8 pieces). The explanation given for this was special. It was indicated that the fish is normally filleted by themselves, but that they have recently started purchasing the fish filleted. For “dessert” the bill was €100 too much. The reaction to it was also special. Family and friends have experienced this before at this restaurant. Our tip: check your bill carefully before paying.

Great food, Great people and atmosphere. Highly recommended

Had a delicious meal with these great guys tonight!

Het was ronduit geweldig. Was voor ons de 2e keer. Heerlijk gegeten en super gezellig gehad. Wij zijn fan. Absolute aanrader.

Fortunately, not an average Italian restaurant, with only pizza or pasta. Beautifully balanced dishes with an extremely wide choice outside the menu as well as very good wine advice. Great atmosphere and the intimate setting gives a kind of living room feeling. The chef's 4-course menu is truly fantastic and every course promises a delicious surprise. Very attentive and nice service.

Delicious meal outside. Friendly service and almost no waiting times

Super delicious food, super friendly service… highly recommended 👍🏼

Delicious food and what wonderful and caring service. It exudes atmosphere, class and luxury and so is the service.☆☆☆☆☆ Good prices and beautiful and delicious dishes. We will definitely come back here very soon!

We waren eindelijk weer eens blij verrast. Gastvrije ontvangst. Eten uitmuntend van smaak en mooi geserveerd. De ravioli met eekhoorntjesbrood en truffel was echt heerlijk. Evenals de rest.

Wonderful, lovely people, delicious food in a beautiful place

It's like in Italy. Bravo, keep it up 😍

Er is eigenlijk ruimte voor twee persoonstafels. keuze is dan bij de deur ( op een terrasstoel), aan de bar of krap tussen de overige tafels. In combinatie met té harde muziek en luidrustige medebezoekers is dit niet echt prettig tafelen. We zagen dat twee andere mensen klaagden en aan een andere tafel werden gezet. Ik heb de volgende dag gemaild en mijn teleurstelling geuit en gevraagd waarom ze bij de reservering niet hadden gemeld dat ze eigenlijk vol zaten en ons op een houten stoel bij de ingang gingen plaatsen. De reactie was dat het druk was ( er waren uiteindelijk twee tafels voor 6 personen nog vrij. ze hebben helaas weinig op met hun gasten en hoewel het eten best wel goed was, is het voor ons een reden om hier nooit meer te eten

A fantastic restaurant, very hospitable and the food is really great..!!👍👌

Tonight I had dinner with my (demented) wife on the advice of Ilse, who is playing petangue with me at this incredibly hospitable Italian. The food is packed with flavors that only enhance each other Given my situation, the kitchen responded very nicely by delivering the three-course menu faster than usual. This restaurant certainly invites you if you want to eat out in an attractive and tasty way.

Hele fijne bediening (als thuis komen). Super lekker eten,zoals in Italië en niet aangepast aan de Nederlandse keuken. Ga een keer niet voor de pizza maar laat je verrassen

What a beautiful culinary journey we have made here! We chose a 3-course surprise menu and it was great! We started with a beautiful plank of delicious ant-pasti, followed by grilled ribeye on a bed of arugula, accompanied by the tastiest rosemary potatoes ever😋 Finally, a traditionally made pear pie. Recommended!

Had a wonderful experience at Chiara restaurant. Everything is correct. Upon arrival we received a very hospitable welcome and were taken into the world of Italian cuisine during the evening. Truly enjoyed every bite! Very hospitable service where the passion for the food and the experience is clearly evident. Tip: be surprised by the chef's choices. Everything fits together very well. Oh yes, and very tasty wines! We will definitely come back.

I recently visited this Italian restaurant with my wife and I must say that our experience was exceptional.

Too bad you can only give 5 stars. What enthusiasm, what passion and what a wonderful experience. The food was great, the wine was great and the limoncello was through the roof. We would love to come back