Restaurant Drenthe: more than an address
In the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Veenhuizen lies Bitter & Zoet, a restaurant housed in the former 1893 health complex. Here you do not just eat: you dine among the original walls, windows and corridors of a place that wrote the story of the Netherlands for more than a century. That gives every dish an extra dimension.
Approachable enjoyment, outstanding taste
We do not believe in stiff tables or complicated etiquette. With us, the joy of eating comes first. The kitchen is led by head chef Peter, sous chef Jos and chef Lars. Together they create dishes that surprise without showing off: familiar flavours, beautiful products and a generous dose of character.
Local, organic and with a story
Our menu follows the season and the landscape of Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland. We work according to the principles of Dutch Cuisine: vegetables and herbs from our own vegetable garden, cheese from Kaaslust, rye bread from van Dijk, coffee from Beukenhorst and organic eggs from Groningen. Sustainability is not a trend for us, but the most obvious choice.
Lunch, drinks or dinner
Whether you come for a hearty lunch after a walk through Veenhuizen, drinks with friends or an extensive dinner: our restaurant in Drenthe is there for every moment. The atmosphere is informal, the team hospitable and the food lingers - in your mind and on your tongue.
Reserve a table in the monument
Bitter & Zoet is located at Hospitaallaan 16 in Veenhuizen, within walking distance of the National Prison Museum and in the middle of the World Heritage site. Parking is free in front of the door. Simply reserve a table online and discover why guests describe us as the restaurant in Drenthe where history and taste come together.
Why Bitter & Zoet is the restaurant in Drenthe you are looking for
There are plenty of restaurants in Drenthe, but there is only one place where you eat in a former hospital from 1893, in the middle of UNESCO World Heritage. That makes Bitter & Zoet more than a restaurant: it is a taste experience with a story.
The kitchen is led by head chef Peter, sous chef Jos and chef Lars. Together they create dishes that surprise without showing off: familiar flavours, beautiful products and a generous dose of character.
Local, organic and seasonal
Our menu follows the seasons and the landscape of Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland. We work according to the principles of Dutch Cuisine: vegetables and herbs from our own vegetable garden, cheese from Kaaslust, rye bread from van Dijk, coffee from Beukenhorst and organic eggs from Groningen.
Sustainability is not a trend for us, but the most obvious choice. That is why we do not serve an extensive menu full of imported products, but a selection of what tastes best at that moment.
- Vegetables and herbs from our own garden
- Cheese from Kaaslust, rye bread from van Dijk
- Coffee from Beukenhorst, organic eggs
- Beer from Maallust Brewery in Veenhuizen
Lunch, drinks or dinner in the monument
Whether you come for a hearty lunch after a walk through Veenhuizen, drinks with friends or an extensive dinner: our restaurant in Drenthe is there for every moment. The atmosphere is informal, the team hospitable and the food lingers.
Simply reserve a table online and discover for yourself why guests describe us as the restaurant in Drenthe where history and taste come together.