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jennipenni

De Waag Restaurant 12th February 2008

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The ambiance here is delightful!

Candleabras with real candles, high ceilings and stone floors and walls! Candles, low lighting and wood lend a calm and romantic feel to the place.

The restaurant itself is located in a fabulous 15th century monument, and is preserved well.

The menu is not that varied to be honest, but what is on offer should suit a variety of palates. We were more than satisified!

I had a garden salad, which had fresh fennel leaves and baby tomatoes, and Lance had a sirloin steak, which he said was tender and well marinated, with a side of vegetables of the day.

It's open from 10.00am until about midnight. They have a nice lunch menu too it seems, although we never ate lunch there.

For dinner though? Highly recommended!

jo104 at 13/02/08

Did you know that the designer was my dutch friend's ex :-) my claim to fame at least

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jo104

Eat in the Old Weigh House 23rd April 2007

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This dates back to 1488 formally known as St Antoniespoort forming part of the citys fortifications. Later it became the city's weigh house. The octagonal tower was added in 1691. Public executions took place here from early 19th century as Louis Napolean thought it was too gory a sight for his palace on Dam square. In later years it has served as a fire station, a place for the city archives as well as an assembly place for Jews awaiting deportation.

Today it houses a restaurant which is illuminated by huge medieval candelabra wheels, the staff use the chain to lower the wheel & light the candles before raising it to the roof again.

We enjoyed a roast chicken ciabatta & croquettes on white bread with hot choclate & mint tea which cost us Euro 18.50

http://www.indewaag.nl/