Leiden

Loetje Leiden

Welcome to Loetje Leiden! You will find our cozy restaurant on the Hooigracht, just outside the hustle and bustle of the center of Leiden. We are located in the old St. Elisabeth Hospital, a building full of character from 1892. Admire our authentic stained glass windows and relax in the historic courtyard with a large terrace. A unique place where you can enjoy the sun as well as a delicious snack and drink. At Loetje Leiden, it is always cozy, whether you come after a day of shopping or a museum visit. Join us and enjoy!

Lunch, drinks, and dinner at Loetje Leiden

Loetje Leiden is open almost every day for a cozy drink, lunch, or dinner with friends. Spontaneously want to grab a bite to eat in Leiden? Come and enjoy Loetje! Our extensive lunch and dinner menu has something delicious for everyone. How about a burger or our famous steak?

Check out our menu here.

The best steak in Leiden

At Loetje Leiden, you can also enjoy our tenderloin steak. For over 45 years, we have been serving this classic in real Loetje gravy with soft white bread. Perfect with a portion of fries and salad. Are you a real steak fan? Then you definitely need to try this. Loetje is much more than a traditional steakhouse in Leiden. Prefer no meat? Then try our Biefstuk 0.0, the plant-based sister of our classic, or choose something delicious from our vegetarian options.

Also for a business lunch or dinner

Want to impress your clients? Take them to Loetje Leiden! Our extensive menu and the unique historical location are guaranteed to ensure a successful lunch or dinner. Plus, our restaurant has plenty of cozy corners for a quiet conversation.

Your event at Loetje Leiden?

Looking for the perfect place for your next meeting or drink with a large group in Leiden? In the basement of Loetje Leiden, we have our Geuzenzaal ready. This room, equipped with WiFi, audiovisual equipment, and a private bar, is a suitable space for private events of up to 70 people.

Plan your event at Loetje Leiden here.

Reservations at Loetje Leiden

Planning to visit Loetje in Leiden soon? Make a reservation via the green button below. Or just walk in, and at Loetje, we ensure you always get a table!

Working at Loetje

Our friendly team is looking for new colleagues. Check out our vacancies for the best (part-time) jobs in Leiden and join our Loetje family.

Address

Hooigracht 23
2312 KM, Leiden
+31715122444

Opening hours and special notes

Closed on Monday. Tuesday open from 16:00 hrs. Wednesday till Sunday open from 11:30 hrs.

*Please note: the kitchen is open till 21:00 PM on Tuesdays till Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays an Saturdays, the kitchen is open till 22:00 PM.

  • Dogs on a leash welcome
  • Welcome on the terrace without reservation
  • No accessible toilet available

Accessibility

Loetje Leiden is easily accessible by car. Parking is available within walking distance in the Albert Heijn parking garage (Hooigracht 85) or park in the Hoogvliet parking garage (Levendaal 20).

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Frequently asked questions to us…

I want to make a reservation, where can I do that?

You can easily make a reservation on our website: www.loetje.nl/reserveren.

Can I make a reservation for the terrace?

Taking a seat on the terrace can be arranged with our colleagues at the branch, but reservations are not possible.

I want to make a reservation for a group, is that possible?

Great that you want to come with a group! Easily make your reservation using the ‘reserve’ button at the bottom right of your screen (for groups up to 14 people). For groups of 15 or more, submit your request here, and/or check out the options for events or parties at Loetje. We will contact you as soon as possible!

Can I organize a (business) event or party at Loetje?

Absolutely, at Loetje we are happy to assist you in organizing your event or party! From a (business) meeting, breakfast, lunch or drinks to a fantastic wedding celebration. Check out all the options and packages here for groups of 15 or more.

What are the options if I have an allergy/dietary restriction?

At Loetje, we try our best to accommodate guests with special dietary needs. We would appreciate it if you could inform us of your requirements when making a reservation or upon arrival at the restaurant. In each restaurant, we also have cards with allergen information so you can see which ingredients are in each dish. If you’d like to view this information in advance, you can take a look at: Allergens – Loetje*.

Of course, we can always consider to remove an ingredient from a dish. Feel free to ask about this at the restaurant. For example, we have gluten-free bread to serve with the steak, or we can cook the steak in oil to serve it lactose-free. Please note that we cannot completely eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination.

*Please note: all our dishes are prepared in an environment where gluten and nuts are present.

Does Loetje have vegetarian options?

Loetje is for everyone, including those who don’t eat meat (for now). You can find various vegetarian dishes on our menu.

Also, try our plant-based Steak 0.0 and enjoy the unique flavor experience that Loetje’s finest steak is known for. Take a look at our menu for all the vegetarian options.

What gravy does Loetje use?

About our gravy
Quality is our number one priority at Loetje. We maintain our 45-year-old Loetje recipe for steak with gravy to ensure this. The ingredients of our iconic gravy are an essential part of it, which is why we have invested to preserve the margarine we have been using for 45 years.

 

Gravy for our tenderloin steak
45 years ago, Loetje started cooking with Blue Band margarine. In 2018, the decision was made to move away from Blue Band as it became a plant-based margarine and to develop our own margarine recipe with Remia. Our own margarine contains the animal proteins needed for the foamy Loetje gravy. Our tenderloin steaks do not use additives, and we use margarine only as the base for the gravy. To avoid dependence on a single producer, in 2022 we sought a second supplier. Therefore, in addition to our own recipe, we started using Solo margarine, which meets the same quality standards as 45 years ago.

 

Gravy for our plant-based steak
For our plant-based steak, we use the same margarine as for our tenderloin steak, which contains a milk component. The gravy for the plant-based steak is not yet plant-based, but it is vegetarian. Since the plant-based steak does not release animal juices that provide flavor to the gravy, we use a powder for the plain and garlic gravy of the plant-based steak to achieve the same flavor. This powder is based on natural ingredients such as tomato, carrot and bell pepper. We have not yet found a plant-based alternative for the butter we use in our gravy that has te same ‘foaming’ effect and meets our requirements. There is still too much impact on the flavor, affecting the experience. We are actively searching for the perfect plant-based gravy as well.

Can I also have lunch at Loetje?

You are more than welcome to join us for lunch at Loetje. We offer a delightful lunch menu. Of course, you can also order our delicious steak during lunch.

Do you accept gift vouchers?

At Loetje, we only accept our own gift vouchers and do not accept dinner cheques, VVV vouchers, or other dining vouchers. You can purchase a gift voucher in amounts starting from €10,-. You can order them here.

Is my dog welcome at Loetje?

Your four-legged friend is welcome as long as they are leashed and not bothering other guests.

I would like to work at Loetje, where can I apply?

How nice that you want to work with us! Here you can find all our job vacancies.