Villa Ockenburgh in Wijk 15 Kijkduin en Ockenburgh

Very cozy and inviting inside, and spacious and green outside.

This is a very nice restaurant in a beautiful setting.

Celebrated a birthday, quite busy and the staff did their best. Lunch wasn't great and it took a while before the order was taken and served. The surroundings are definitely okay.

This former youth hostel is a wonderful place! Grand Café inside and a lovely terrace outside. Prompt and friendly service. A return visit is guaranteed!

Had a nice lunch outside. Some portions were generous, others small. Unfortunately, no glass of milk available.

Welcoming service, thoughtful and very helpful. Delicious food, a shame about some dishes that have been discontinued. Otherwise top-notch. I have been here several times before and definitely plan to come back more often.

Beautiful location and nice terrace. Unfortunately, the service is grumpy, the drinks are overpriced, and the pastries are the same size as the famous ‘Hague’ cup of coffee.

Beautiful location and the food is top-notch too! Good value for money.

Villa Ockenburgh is a wonderful spot for a "borrel" or a quick bite and something to drink. The setting is beautiful and the location is peaceful and serene. However the service is distinctly average. On the 2 occasions we visited, they were either not serving anybody outside, even though it was in the middle of the day on a beautiful summers day, or they had closed half the outside terrace down (wouldn't serve anybody sitting on the east facing terrace). There seemed to be no reason for this whatsoever, other than they couldn't be bothered to serve a larger area possibly. Other than that though it's a wonderful spot. They also have a little area behind the vegetable garden that offers a bunch of kids scooters and push carts for the little ones to play with.

Beautiful, chic appearance. But the menu is too, because of it. For us, just a bit too much for lunch. So we stuck to a drink.

Nice place and super friendly staff.

Ordering takes a bit longer, staff friendly but not fast ;-)

Had high tea with various delicious savory and sweet snacks. Ate more than enough. Definitely recommended.

Lovely park for with and without dogs

An incredibly beautiful restaurant located in a unique location

I attended a wedding at Villa Ockenburgh where, as part of the bridal party, I was served my evening meal: a severely burnt piece of microwave lasagna. When I pointed this out to the waitress, her brief and, moreover, only response was: “ok”. There was no follow-up, no notification to the kitchen or host, no feedback. The lady thought it was "ok" and that was that. When I brought up the subject again when clearing the table and leaving, the response was once again "ok". Not very professional or customer-friendly. Naturally, the burnt meal also adds up to a considerable amount on the bridal couple's bill. Not very fair. Ockenburg is a beautiful and versatile venue, absolutely, but in terms of hospitality, Villa Ockenburgh could certainly use a refresher course.

Had a quick coffee and cake and enjoyed the beautiful garden in the back. Great atmosphere, service is normal, cake was good!

The view is beautiful but food is not good. Especially the soup from the Scheveningse 12uurtje. Very nice for a drink though

Nice band in the greenhouse, good atmosphere.

Tasty food with great atmosphere, attentive service and nice views.

We waited half an hour to order something, were spotted by a member of staff at least three times, but ultimately left empty-handed. It's a shame, because it looks very cozy and we are often in the area. We won't be coming back.

Looking for a beautiful location to get married, dine, or enjoy a delicious, extensive lunch? Then be sure to visit Villa Ockenburgh. A top-notch location with fantastic staff! And on top of that, delicious, beautiful, and perfectly presented food.

Nice weather, TOTALLY empty terrace and refusing to give a table for 4 people!! Absurd!! Totally customer unfriendly!

Sunny and great location, but today they were understaffed. Too bad for such a unique establishment.

Nice spot for a cup of coffee or a delicious lunch. Parking is within walking distance. You can go for lovely walks from here.

Something went wrong with the order, so we had been waiting for a while. They came over to us themselves and we got a drink on the house. Great! :)

Magnificent park and a beautiful area to walk with our dog

We were in the mood for a cup of soup. The soup of the season turned out to be asparagus soup. It tasted okay, but there was a remarkably small portion. I estimate a teacup full. We were charged 8.75 euros for it. A lot of money for very little soup.

Had a lovely snack and drink in the sunshine on the terrace

On Wednesday, they were supposed to be open until 6 pm, according to both the info on their own website and Google. Beautiful sunny weather. A few tables on the terrace were occupied; we sat down, but no one came, so after a short while, we went inside ourselves. 5:15 pm. I asked at the bar if I could order something. "No, we are closed. Since 5 pm." That was the answer. No explanation, no clarification, nothing. And the employee's attitude and tone were anything but friendly. I don't know this location like this. There were two platters of hot snacks on the bar. Mysterious, if they were supposedly closed...

Lovely garden with a greenhouse next to the villa where you can have lunch or coffee. An underappreciated beautiful spot.

Good food friendly service beautiful walking

The place is great, beautiful, the food was not that great. The atmosphere is elderly.

Had a wonderful High Tea at the villa. Reserved in advance by email and received a confirmation promptly. The table was already set upon arrival. Friendly service and delicious treats.

I would like to compliment the (I guess) Arab woman. Her organization and treatment of guests is how it should be everywhere. I have been there twice in a short time, once with a group of 20 and once with 3, and both times she was top-notch! I am also happy to pay a generous tip for that.

5 tables empty, uncovered, but no room and a very unfriendly, curt rejection. And we only wanted a cup of coffee. The service might have been understaffed, but this ‘lady’ could put it a bit more politely. Look friendlier too, by the way. Time: 4:00 PM on a Sunday afternoon.

Nice place, good food, but the service was mediocre.

Delicious, unique dishes. Really freshly prepared. Cozy terrace. Chic interior. Nice walking area all around. Friendly service.

Beautiful location. Friendly staff. Food is mediocre. Stale bread with the croquettes. Vanilla sauce with the tarts tartin too cold to get out of the jug. Coffee lukewarm. Mediocre quality but high prices.

Beautiful location, good food and super friendly service!!!

We went to the greenhouse. The atmosphere was good. But it's a shame the paninis are so expensive for the size you get. We bought a muffin afterward and were hungry again after an hour.

A delicious three-course lunch, with beautifully cooked game. Definitely worth repeating.

Delicious Westland 12 o'clock snack with mustard soup

We held a farewell ceremony in the greenhouse at Villa Ockenburgh before a cremation. What a beautiful place in a peaceful, natural setting. You can also take your time and not be rushed by guests from the next cremation. One downside: two piano pieces were played during the farewell...and if that has to be done on an out-of-tune piano...couldn't a piano tuner come by sometime? If you're going to offer such a farewell ceremony, everything needed must be in order.

Beautiful location for lunch or dinner. Very friendly staff.

Friendly service, delicious food, unique dishes (not mainstream), well-presented and beautifully presented, pleasant atmosphere, and affordable. I'd love to go back! 😋

We came here for lunch with our four-year-old daughter. They were full, but there was still a table available for us. After sitting at the table for 15 minutes, we were able to order drinks. We ordered coffee and water; 20 minutes later, we received coffee, but no water. We weren't given a lunch menu, and we were completely ignored. We tried several times to get attention, but to no avail. We left without eating. Customers at other tables were politely helped with menus and hospitality.

A wonderful place for a drink, lunch, or dinner. Both on the terrace and inside. Very tasty and beautifully presented, well-maintained, attentive staff, and a wonderful atmosphere! Products are seasonal and some are from local producers. A beautiful villa where you can tour some of the rooms, surrounded by a lovely garden. The park/forest is wonderful for walks. It's also great that they offer people with disabilities access to the job market through their "Bijzonder" foundation. We also enjoyed orange biscuits with coffee, a true delicacy.

November 16, 2025: A quick break. We were out for a bike ride. Because it's already Movember, the outdoor patio was closed. Inside, it looks bare and uninviting. The service is excellent. The selection is rather limited. They won't be seeing me back here anytime soon!

Delicious seasonal three course lunch, highly recommend. Staff arevery helpful and polite.

A great place for food and drinks, beautiful surroundings, and excellent service. Ashley helped us a lot, and I'll definitely be back! Highly recommended!

We had to wait 1 1/2 hours to get our order, two sandwiches and a soup (!). No apologies whatsoever. Also, even if 2 waiters said it was possible, the kitchen refused to switch to a hard boiled egg for a pregnant woman.

Beautiful place. Unfortunately, the service was extremely poor. Too few staff and very uninformed. It took ages to finally get served, and even longer to get anything to drink and eat (almost two hours in total). I think any decent restaurant would compensate with free drinks and an apology, but none of that. Furthermore, it wasn't possible to substitute a poached egg for a hard-boiled one for a pregnant woman. We only learned this after the dish was already on the table. Ultimately, the food wasn't anything special and certainly not worth the long wait. It's a shame, because it's a beautiful place, but it was a deeply frustrating experience and not worth repeating.

We dined with six people. The food was terribly prepared. We all left our appetizers untouched and complained about the quality. Nothing was done about it. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also subpar. The lighting was very uninviting. By 9:15 PM, the restaurant was already empty. And that on a Saturday night! We will never dine here again!!

Simply cozy. Enjoying the outdoors in beautiful surroundings. Plenty of space to walk, play, meditate, etc.

The Kas at Ockenburg villa is a great place for young children. Inside, there's a small kitchen and a toy box, and outside, there's a trampoline and a sandbox. It's great that they offer work-related daytime activities. They also serve delicious pastries. Perfect for a cup of coffee with friends and young children.

Beautiful villa nice restaurant

Very nice ambiance and delicious food. Portions aren't huge, but they're well-prepared. Service was fast and attentive. It's a fair distance from the parking lot, though. So if you're not very mobile, be aware of this and arrange to be dropped off.

Nice place for a snack or drink during a walk

Hidden gem! Lovely, large, sunny terrace with a spacious, beautiful greenhouse for inclement weather. Perfect for couples or families. Views of their beautiful vegetable garden and Villa Ockenburgh itself. The menu is small but enjoyable. The service is open and friendly. A place to return to often. And I'm very curious to see the results of the renovation of the Villa and its surroundings. It would also be a great spot for live music, I think!

Let me start by saying it was very busy and the location is beautiful. And it was. We made a reservation, and after being directed, we were left to our own devices. We finally got a table, and then the wait began. It happens, it was busy. We finally placed our order. The drinks arrived, and even then, they were completely wrong. Three wrong drinks. Not a disaster, but we were also still waiting for fresh orange juice. We finally asked. Oh, it was gone. Then came the food. The sourdough bread turned out to be two slices of whole wheat from a supermarket. Unfortunately, the sourdough bread was also gone. It happens, but the kitchen has to report that. The brisket burger was also a piece of meat thrown on a bun. We were eventually compensated, but that was also the reason we couldn't say anything more. 120 euros for a very mediocre lunch. No more Villa Ockenburg for a while.

We celebrated my mother's birthday at the restaurant at Villa Ockenburg. It was a very successful evening with fantastic service. We wanted for nothing. They were very helpful and took every need into account. The food was also delicious and beautifully presented. The location is beautiful, both indoors and outdoors. All in all, we had a wonderful evening.

The De Kas location at Ockenburgh is very nice and the atmosphere is pleasant. The drinks were good, but something went wrong with the bill: I overpaid and only received the correct amount after insisting. That can happen, of course, but what I found disappointing was that no apology was offered and the way the customer service was handled seemed irritated. Hopefully, this will be handled more professionally in the future, because the place itself is worth a visit.

We had a family day in the afternoon and it was very nice and delicious with you. We enjoyed it.

We had such a wonderful time at De Kas Ockenburg, The Hague, with our large group! My partner's surprise party was a 100% success; we couldn't have chosen a more beautiful location. The weather was fantastic, too, so we felt like we were in Southern Europe, with, among other things, a fantastic band and the beautiful herb garden, lovingly maintained by countless volunteers. We also booked an excursion, a tour of the adjacent De Villa. Because our group was so large, it was split into two, and two lovely ladies from the foundation were able to tell us the history of the building. We opted for a Walking Dinner, which everyone enjoyed. We chose all vegetarian options, and the service was truly excellent. You could see and taste that everything was made and served with so much love. In short, highly recommended, and the birthday boy or girl couldn't have imagined a more beautiful and perfect day, so thank you so much!

Nice place surrounded by greenery. Very friendly service. Too bad everything is served in disposable cups and plates.

We had lunch in the garden shed next to the vegetable garden. The food was fine, but it took a really long time. We were sitting next to the kitchen and saw the person making the fries and appetizers eating half of their food out of their nose. Meanwhile, quite a few people complained about the food. Burnt fries, missing sauce, etc. We waited 25 minutes for a portion of fries. This is absolutely unacceptable. The restaurant was half empty. The kitchen employee looked angry and grumpy when anyone offered criticism. He remained polite, but you could tell the criticism wasn't welcome. We saw him more focused on the music than the food and acting very ignorantly towards customers when they had questions. We asked if there was satay sauce, which isn't a strange question, and were treated as if we were asking about something alien. We won't be back until the service improves.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch on a beautiful terrace overlooking the park.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere

To start on a positive note: the seating is beautiful. However, the food was disappointing. I had the salad with crispy pork belly for €16.95. As a lover of crispy pork belly, I'm afraid to say: I've never had such a bad one. It was hard, chewy, and tasteless. At first, I couldn't detect the nashi pear at all until I realized that the tiny white bits had to be pear (nashi???). There was no flavor, it was so small and sparse. There were pecans and 3 or 4 cherry tomato halves, and the rest was lettuce leaves, not all very fresh. The dressing came with it, which is nice, but it wasn't enough to make anything of the rather dull lettuce. It came with bread—great! However, it had nothing to do with the sourdough bread that was listed with the other dishes (nor with the dishes my table companions ate with it). So, the price and quality were completely out of proportion. It's nice for a cup of coffee on the terrace, but I won't be back for the food.

It's still a fantastic location, nestled among the trees. They've worked hard to create something beautiful. The service is superb, and the food is of good quality. Unfortunately, the prices are steep; our first glass of wine was just a small glass, and that cost almost €7. Apparently, it's part of the times we live in. Parking is free, and so is the walk through the park, which makes up for a lot.

Excellent dishes for an attractive price.

Chic from a distance, yet oh so informal. Perhaps not the cheapest prices, but that's not possible if you want to keep something like this afloat, but definitely eye-catching quality!

De locatie blijft geweldig, het terras was bij het warme weer zalig , de bediening is sterk verbeterd door het draadloze bestelsysteem en de oplettende vriendelijke jongedame die het bedient, maar ... de keuken was duidelijk overbelast en maakte er een beschamend potje van. Onze drankjes en de borrelplanken liepen nog prima. Daarna liep het terras boordevol met nieuwe bezoekers en kregen we keurig de waarschuwing dat de keuken een achterstand opliep dood grote drukte waardoor de bestellingen van voedsel 10 minuten langer zouden duren dan normaal. Kan gebeuren. Toen kwamen onze bestellingen : een salade smaakte naar niks doordat essentieele ingredienten waren vergeten die er na een klacht alsnog werden bijgeleverd. zonder excuus. Twee aangeklede hamburgers van hetzelfde type werden geleverd , maar bij een daarvan was het vlees niet gemalen en bestond uit een ongare opgerolde vetlel. Het was echt niet te eten. De andere hamburger was ok. Na een klacht werd de vetlel meegenomen naar de keuken... en we hebben hem of een vervanger of excuus nooit meer teruggezien. Dat zien ze ons ook niet meer. Ik vind het een sympathiek bedrijf maar hun keuken is echt slecht, evenals hun klachtenaanpak. Jammer.

Even a reservation doesn't go well! In a good mood, fresh and fruity on the bike for our High Tea. Exactly 3 minutes before 2 o'clock we take a seat on the terrace. The staff member of the service comes to take our order. We show the gift voucher and say: "We made a reservation for today yesterday. A colleague will join us in a moment, please wait a moment. Staff member number 2 comes and says "High Tea is not possible today, you have to make a reservation for that". We: "Reserved yesterday for today 2 o'clock, I asked you, don't you have to write down my name? No, you can just come". I call my colleague for a moment. Staff member number 3, "No, High Tea is not possible today. To which we say: then pay the amount. We go to the cash register where a call is made to staff member number 4 who comes down from upstairs and says the following: A reservation is required for a High Tea because it is purchased separately. We tell our story about the reservation to which the answer is that it has to be reserved via the sales department, yes and? We make a reservation and the staff does not know what to do, it is not our problem. In short, we were offered a free drink to which we said: "we only need a spit bag!" Waited outside, the amount was refunded and there was a bag of cookies with it. Money taken with the message that the cookies were not accepted. Also asked what we could say to the generous giver of the gift voucher? The answer was: "yes sorry I don't know either but I suspect that it is sabotage by my colleague who has just resigned". 🙈. That is quite a bold statement, yes then we could get a free lunch, so thank you for that too! At 25 minutes past two cycling back home we decided to go for dinner with our gift voucher, no not at this Estate, never been there and we will never go there again. We can't say anything about the food, we don't want to judge the service staff, but if a reservation seems to be sabotaged, what must it be like in terms of atmosphere, let alone when you work in it! Not to mention what you get when the chef starts sabotaging.? What a disappointment!

Zelfs een reservering gaat al niet goed! Goed gestemd, fris en fruitig op de fiets voor onze High Thea. Precies 3 minuten voor 2 uur nemen we plaats op het terras. Het personeelslid van de bediening komt onze bestelling opnemen. Wij laten de cadeaubon zien en zeggen:" we hebben gisteren voor vandaag gereserveerd. Er komt zo een collega bij, moment alstublieft. Personeelslid nummer 2 komt en zegt " High Thea kan vandaag niet daarvoor moet u reserveren". Wij:" gisteren gereserveerd voor vandaag 2 uur, heb nog gevraagd moet je mijn naam niet noteren? Neen hoor komt u maar gewoon". Moment roep ik mijn collega. Personeelslid nummer 3, "neen High Thea is niet mogelijk vandaag. Waarop wij zeggen: betaalt u dan het bedrag maar uit. Mee naar de kassa waar wordt gebeld naar personeelslid nummer 4 die van boven naar beneden komt en het volgende zegt: Voor een High Thea moet gereserveerd worden omdat er apart voor wordt ingekocht. Wij weer ons verhaal van de reservering waarop geantwoord wordt dat het via de afdeling sales moet worden gereserveerd, ja en? Wij reserveren en het personeel weet niet te handelen, is niet ons probleem. Kortom we kregen een gratis drankje aangeboden waarop we hebben gezegd:" we hoeven alleen een spuugzak!" Buiten gewacht, bedrag werd terugbetaald en er zat een zakje koekjes bij. Geld aangepakt met de mededeling dat de koekjes niet geaccepteerd werden. Tevens gevraagd wat of we nu konden zeggen tegen de gulle gever van de cadeaubon? Het antwoord was:" ja sorry weet ik ook niet maar ik vermoed dat het sabotage is van mijn collega die net ontslag genomen heeft". 🙈. Zo dat is nogal een boute uitspraak, ja toen konden we een gratis lunch krijgen, dus ook voor bedankt! Om 25 minuten over twee terug fietsend naar huis besloten we ons zo gegunde cadeaubon toch op te gaan souperen, neen niet bij dit Landgoed, nooit geweest en daar gaan we ook nooit meer heen. Over het eten kunnen we niets zeggen over het bedienend personeel willen we niet oordelen maar als een reservering al gesaboteerd lijkt te worden hoe moet het dan zijn qua sfeer laat staan als je erin werkt! Om maar niet te bedenken wat je krijgt als de kok gaat saboteren.? Wat een tegenvaller!

Cosy place in wonderful surroundings. Cafe offerings are casual typical Dutch fare, never tried the 3'course meal. Lovely walks in surrounding trails, some in a managed forest

Simple, but good with a nice view

Beautiful place with delicious lunch dishes!

Hi team Ockenburgh, I had lunch in the villa, which was pleasant and tasteful in a stylish and enjoyable setting. Your question is probably why 4 stars instead of 5. Hmmm, I probably compared your food and service, unknowingly, with other superb restaurants I have visited. Rest assured, I enjoyed my visit to your restaurant very much.

Cozy terrace with delicious croquettes. Sometimes too busy and then the terrace is closed

Laten we het er maar op houden dat het weer aan een te kort aan horeca personeel ligt (en 2de pinksterdag) maar om zelfs voor een kopje thee te worden weggestuurd dat is toch wel heel bijzonder. Enfin hierbij een oproep voor volgend jaar, jong en lui ga aan de slag!

It's quite a walk from the car park, but the green surroundings and the historic appearance of the villa make it worth the walk in the end.

I have now had the opportunity to photograph several weddings at Villa Ockenburgh, and every time it is a joy to be there. The atmosphere is relaxed, the surroundings are beautifully green, and the villa itself has so much character. What I really like about this location is that you have different places to shape the day – from the ceremony to the drinks and dinner. Everything feels well thought out, but not tightly squeezed into a schedule. That gives room for spontaneity and real moments, which is of course great as a photographer. And then the food… really great. Every bridal couple I spoke to was enthusiastic about the kitchen, and rightly so. The quality and presentation are both very good – and that really contributes to the experience of the day. Villa Ockenburgh is a place where you feel welcome and where everything is right, without it becoming too neat or distant. A warm, atmospheric place to get married in The Hague. I come back there with pleasure every time.

Delicious food! Outside in the sun 😃 A nice cookie with coffee and tea. Lunch was delicious! Beautiful place!

Nice place! Unfortunately the bitterballen were not warm and the beers were not full. The waitress was more focused on tidying up and cleaning than on us.

05-2025 A beautiful place to have breakfast and celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary at the same place where we got married.

Nice location to drink coffee after a walk through the park

Lovely place to sit in the sun. Also cozy inside. Good food and friendly service!

Been to the greenhouse, been coming here for years, always very nice, but the girl who works there now doesn't feel like it. Grumpy and customer unfriendly.

Mucho potencial que es necesario realizar. El almuerzo de tres platos tomó más de 2 horas debido a la falta de cocina y personal de espera. Solo una camarera parecía saber lo que estaba haciendo y estaba afligida. Otro dejó caer dos veces bandejas de bebidas. Porciones en el lado pequeño y todavía tenía hambre después. Insatisfactorio y caro también.

Very noisy, staff kept letting the connecting door close Near the table where we sat Was quite annoying

Prachtige lokatie in monumentaal pand. Heerlijk 3-gangen menu. Bediening was nog in de leer, maar heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Such a busy terrace and not being able to change €50 for an amount of €18.50

Beautiful location and delicious food...

Schevenings twaalf uurtje was goed; salade prima, garnalenkroket prima en goed warm. Soep helaas te koud; een grote brede bokaal als soepkom, waardoor de soep al gelijk afkoelt op het moment van inschenken. Soep moet heet geserveerd worden. Zo'n grote kom oogt aardig maar werkt averechts.

Uitstekende service,vriendelijke bediening en heerlijk eten op een zonnig terras met uitzicht op het landgoed. Wat wil je nog meer👍

Voor mij geen Villa meer! Vanaf het moment van binnenkomst tot het moment van weggaan heb ik op de tocht gezeten, waardoor tot op het bot koud. De deur naar het terras stond open en dat blijkt de enige manier te zijn om het terras te bedienen. Daarnaast duurde het minstens 3 kwartier om kroketjes met brood geserveerd te krijgen! Dit duurde zo lang, "omdat het zo druk was!" Een jaar geleden ben ik hier meerdere malen geweest en heb dezelfde soort problematiek meegemaakt. Mijn kritiek heb ik aan het management kenbaar gemaakt. Uiteraard word je bedankt voor de feedback. Fouten maken mag en moet, vind ik, want daar leer je van! Echter bij de Villa blijken ze, mijns inziens, hardleers!

The food and atmosphere were fantastic. It just took a long time before the menu was fully completed

It is a beautiful atmospheric restaurant.