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US$27 - US$49
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Dutch, European
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 days ago

I have eaten at Wannee a few times (for as well dinner and lunch) and it was never disappointing! You get high-end food for a (comparably) low price. The restaurant is part of the hotelmanagement bachelor programme of NHL Stenden so the students run the...restaurant and the kitchen with support from teaching staff and the students always do their best and are friendly and polite. They offer a menu of either 4 or 6 courses for dinner or 3,4 or 6 courses for lunch. The food is always delicious and well made! In other restaurants, you would easily pay twice as much for this high quality food.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Team Notiz Hotel and Restaurant Wannee, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded today

Dear Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience at Restaurant Wannee. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed both our dinner and lunch offerings and that you consider us the best restaurant in Leeuwarden! I will...More

Reviewed 2 October 2023

Absolutely amazing. A 6 course menu with vegetables at the star. Looked like all locks ingredients too. The staff were absolutely fantastic. What a fantastic introduction to the city.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Team Notiz Hotel and Restaurant Wannee, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 10 October 2023

Dear Lisa, Many thanks for writing a review based on your visit to Restaurant Wannee. I am happy to read that you liked the dishes and our staff! We hope to see you again soon. Meike Restaurant Wannee

Reviewed 1 October 2023

Wonderful in every way is how I would sum up my experience at this restaurant. It is part of the hotel school in Leeuwarden and is one of five in the country. The decor is contemporary and airy, with blonde stained furniture contrasting nicely with...the plants and grey painted concrete floors. The service is terrific and most of all charming. These young students are enrolled in a four year program plus an additional 10 month practicum and simply go out of their way to make you feel welcome and provide an enjoyable experience. They come from all over Europe and are keen to show, and improve, their language skills. And the food. The food! It was just exceptional. We tried a three course prix fixe menu with the wine pairings. All of the dishes were great and the wine airings were strong. One white wine was from Slovenia and was just exceptional. All-in-all, a great experience and we'd go back again any time.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Team Notiz Hotel and Restaurant Wannee, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 10 October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your wonderful culinary experience at Restaurant Wannee. We are delighted to hear all of your compliments! I will certainly share them with my team and hopefully, we will welcome you again soon. Sincerely, Meike...More

Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

The wonderful restaurant that combines quality and professionalism. Great breakfast and magnificent dinner paired with the perfect wines. We are extremely happy with the service.😀More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Team Notiz Hotel and Restaurant Wannee, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Borislava, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your visit to Restaurant Wannee. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything and that the team was able to contribute to a beautiful evening. I will certainly share your compliments...More

Reviewed 19 September 2023

Great service with a smile and delicious combination of flavours! Servers might benefit from having a mini menu attached to their belts for quick reference.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Team Notiz Hotel and Restaurant Wannee, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2023

Dear Nikki, Many thanks for writing a review based on your visit to Restaurant Wannee. I am happy to read that you enjoyed our service and food! Thank you for the recommendation about the mini menu. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards,...More

Reviewed 11 July 2023

It was delicious. The dishes were well thought and a real discovery. Excellent quality and the service was perfect. The staff is very kind and helpful. We had breakfast and lunch there and both times it was awesome. Each dish was beautiful.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Team Notiz Hotel and Restaurant Wannee, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 13 July 2023

Dear Jessica, Many thanks for your kind words. I am happy to read that you describe your visit to Restaurant Wannee as a delicious experience. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Meike Restaurant Wannee

Reviewed 16 March 2023 via mobile

Not in the city centre but in the middle of a modern campus-like area this is a true surprise. Modern concepts both in interior as well as in the (choice of) food. Greet looking and tasting dishes , 80 percent vegetable based and typically Dutch....Even a very nice and good appetizer based on the traditional rustic ‘snert’ soup. The young student staff provides exceptional professional service.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Team NHG, Owner at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2023

Dear DZ878, Many thanks for writing a review based on your visit to Wannee. I am happy to read that you like our modern interior and 80/20 concept. We aspire to provide guests with the future of food, and we are delighted to hear that...More

Reviewed 12 February 2023

The menu changes regularly so its not so hard to come back again soon. We had the six course fixed menu which was totally full of treats. Again, we love the balance of plant based and meat, with great flavour combinations from all the dishes...and the menu overall was very cohesive. Matching wine is a must, but probably go for the half glasses, not the full sized ones, six glasses of wine over two hours turned out too much even for me. Students are very friendly when serving and there was even the option to eat the main meat course in the kitchen. I don't know why this isn't the hardest restaurant to book a table in, in Leeuwarden. its the best value money I have ever seen for this quality of food, which really is on a par with many Michelin restaurants I've eaten at.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Marketing at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 13 February 2023

Dear GlynB1971, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your extraordinary culinary experience at Restaurant Wannee! We aspire to provide guests with the future of food through Dutch Cuisine principles. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything and that...More

Reviewed 2 October 2022

This is an amazing restaurant, one of the most creative I've ever ate at. We had the six course tasting menu. First we were seated in the bar and given three snacks, more like amuses: freeze dried vegetables, a one-bite fish taco, and a cucumber...based drink. Then we were seated in the very spacious dining room which had two tables for groups of 10 and maybe 8 tables for couples. It is very modern style, with very high ceilings. At night it is very atmospheric, with low lighting. We had the wine pairings with all six courses. The wines were excellent selections to go with the food, and unusual wines that I did not know (a Slovenian wine, a sweet French white, etc.). Five of the six courses were centered around a seasonal vegetable: celeriac, beetroot, corn, fennel, and mushroom, while the desert was centered on pear. Each course had several components, and multiple ingredients. Even though a vegetable sets the theme, various courses included oyster, shrimp and chicken. However, the meats and shellfish could be removed from individual dishes for vegetarians and those allergic to shellfish. The tastes were intense and wonderful. I loved them all. They are all quite small, just a few bites, so I wasn't full even after six courses. Each course is smaller than a typical American appetizer. Each course was incredibly artistic in its presentation. This is very modern, state-of-the-art cuisine, not for the traditional or faint of heart. Like the hotel, most of the staff are students at the university studying hospitality sciences, but there are instructors and professors supervising the students. Since there are many staff and few tables, there were plenty of staff. Nonetheless, the meal took more than two hours. The service was a bit amateurish as expected, but very enthusiastic and helpful. Our servers explained each course and wine. The price for two six course tasting menus and 12 small glasses of wine was $112. It was worth far more than that. My guess is that the restaurant is subsidizing the costs because it is using student labor and is not trying to make a profit. In any case, it was a fabulous meal at a cheaper price than anything comparable. I honestly would give this restaurant a Michelin star. It is easily the best restaurant of our trip to the Netherlands. The other reviews confirm this opinion.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Owner at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2022

Dear Warren, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your amazing culinary experience at Restaurant Wannee. We aspire to provide guests with the future of food through Dutch Cuisine principles. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything and that...More

Reviewed 28 September 2022 via mobile

good food, nice wines and great service, we had a six course dinner in a nice and cozy atmosphere, we will come back after the seasonal menu will change

Date of visit: September 2022
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Owner at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2022

Dear daria2401m, Many thanks for writing a review based on your visit to Wannee. I am happy to read that ou enjoyed the food, wines and service. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Muriel Restaurant Wannee

Reviewed 28 September 2022

I had a very delightful dinner at Wannee. All my expectations were exceeded, from the quality of the service, to the quality of the food and to the staff. A very interesting gastronomical experience. The staff was surprisingly made only from students whom performed very...well. Sometimes a bit nervous, but overall very good.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Owner at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2022

Dear H4020MUjorgea, Thank you for your visit to Restaurant Wannee, and for taking the time to share your experience. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback, and for our team to hear that you have enjoyed our evening and that we exceeded your...More

Reviewed 25 September 2022

We got a warm welcome with some amuses. The food is beautifully presented and there is a good explanation. The interior is modern yet attractive. The concept is 80% vegetables. This is realy recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Owner at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2022

Dear JannyGeesje, Many thanks for writing a review based on your visit to Wannee. I am happy to see that you enjoyed your experience with us, including the interior design. Thank you for the compliments about our menu. We hope to see you again soon....More

Reviewed 7 June 2022

Lunch with my colleagues to experience the service level and cooking skills of our students group CHP F! Diego turned out to be a super host with a feeling for the human touch! Floris is a " horeca tijger" from his heart; it shows the...moment guest contact started! The kitchen crew was amazing too; from Mandy to Pepijn, all created happiness on the plate! Wine food combi's where amazing too ( Max ). Last but not least; without the always enthousiastic and Hospitable Esther Alstein as a Practical Instructor with a capital P; admiring your never ending effort to let them flourish! Douwe W: it seems that your hospitable attitude with your drive to show that our industry is the best there is: chapeau! BrendaMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Other at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 13 June 2022
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Beste Brenda, Dank voor uw bezoek aan Restaurant Wannee en de tijd die u genomen heeft om uw ervaring te...More

Reviewed 3 May 2022

Looking for a new experience in Leeuwarden I stumbled onto this restaurant. Initially I didn't know it was part of the Leeuwarden Hotel School. We were pleasantly surprised from the first moment. Nice reception in the bar area where we were offered the choice of...having our amuses there or at our table. We chose the comfertable bar and were served really nice treats. Then on to the restaurant where we were served a delicious 4 course menu (alternatively a 6 course is also available). Really nice dishes, not to big, not to small so my 90-year old mother could enjoy her 4 courses as well. The accompanying wines were also interesting. The service was very friendly and although not flawless (just one or to minor things) very good. Hard to believe it is a teaching environment! All in all it was a very pleasant surprise and they wont have seen us for the last time here!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Owner at Restaurant Wannee, responded to this reviewResponded 17 May 2022

Dear Peter2513, Thank you for your visit to Restaurant Wannee, and for taking the time to share your experience. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback, and for our team to hear that you have enjoyed our service and culinary experience. I will...More

Reviewed 11 December 2020

A couple of weeks ago we went to Wannee. It was a surprising experience, in it’s most positive meaning! We were welcomed in the bar with a glass of cava and several appetizers, among which the beetroot dim sum 👌🏽. The restaurant has a very...open and modern design that suits the atmosphere. The diner menu is based on the 80/20 principle and surprises you with very tasty and appealing dishes such as KFC Cauliflower (better than the actual KFC 🤫) and a beautiful Beluga style version of potato and leek. Cassian served us some great wines (and some great stories!) and J Yoon and Irene served us in a very hospitable and professional way. We stayed in Notiz Hotel, so we were lucky and got to enjoy breakfast in Wannee as well. Wannee serves a standard breakfast ánd an a la carte breakfast. On this a la carte menu you find both local and international bites, which are a great contribution to your breakfast! We especially loved the French Toast and the Miso Soup. During breakfast we were served by Mark, who was just a natural. Long story short; when in Leeuwarden, visit Wannee. The food, the drinks, but especially the hospitality of the students guarantee a great experience!More

Date of visit: December 2020
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  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
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