Groningen is full of fine restaurants, even outside the city centre. From cosy eateries to surprising kitchens in historical buildings. Perfect for those who want to taste the city in a different way. Where will you be dining?
In the neighbourhood
Helpman - In the south of the city you will find restaurant Uit de Buurt: a small, cosy place where local and tasteful cooking is central. They work as much as possible with organic and local produce, straight from the neighbourhood. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy a special surprise menu, full of pure flavours from the region.
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De Grote Frederik
Oosterpoort - Located on Freriksplein in the atmospheric Oosterpoort district, you will find De Grote Frederik. A restaurant that is all about pure flavours and local ingredients with a French base. Think seasonal dishes with a menu that changes every eight weeks. The restaurant has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin.
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Eetcafé Lambik
Oranjebuurt- Tucked away on the edge of the Noorderplantsoen is eetcafé Lambik. Here you eat something different every day, as the menu changes daily. From savoury oven dishes to fresh pasta, everything is homemade and affordable. In summer, you can sit in the sun all day on the terrace, in winter a lovely cosy spot, but always with a beautiful view of the Noorderplantsoen.
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Café Lily
Hortusbuurt-Café Lily is a colourful surprise in the Hortusbuurt. With a cosy terrace, a menu full of rejoicing food and fine music. What started as fine dining has grown into a cosy place for share dining. This is a place where you want to be, maybe longer than planned.
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Bisque
Helpman - Bisque has been a household name in the Helpman neighbourhood for years. Here you enjoy small-scale luxury in a modern intimate atmosphere. Cooking is done in a pure and refined way with personal attention and an eye for detail. They also serve matching wine or a complete wine and food combination that completes your evening.
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Brasserie Sofie
Zeeheldenbuurt - A real hidden gem. Brasserie Sofie is a cosy and, above all, pleasant place at walking distance from the city centre. Here you experience a real living room atmosphere. Join us for a good snack or a nice drink. For the true sparerib lover, this is where they deliver on their promise that the tender spareribs literally fall off the bone.
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The Slingery
Schildersbuurt - The Slingerij has been a name in Groningen's cityscape since 1854. This is where you come for a cup of coffee, a sumptuous dinner or an old-fashioned game of Risk. As they say themselves: an eatery with lots of greenery, mood lighting and a modern interior. Good food at an affordable price.
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Le Marronnier
Korrewegwijk- Le Marronnier is a charming restaurant in a quiet part of the Korrewegwijk neighbourhood. For over 20 years, the place with traditional French cuisine with forays into Italy and Spain. The terrace feels like a village square in France and inside you'll still find a real typical Southern European tile floor. Good food and enjoying each other's company is what it's all about here, just like the South.
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Het Oude Politiebureau
Oosterparkwijk- Where cops used to sit, you now sit down for tasty dishes from all corners of the world. Always fresh and surprising. The dishes are prepared with local ingredients as much as possible. And it is also a non-profit work training company, where catering enthusiasts can gain work experience. Also sympathetic: at the het Oude Politiebureau, they think everyone should be able to eat out, so they keep prices low.
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The Padang Bar
Korrewegwijk- For those who love Moroccan food, De Padangbar in the Korrewegwijk neighbourhood is an absolute must. Here you have authentic Berber dishes such as slow braised meat in a Tajine or a vegetarian nut dish from the oven. At this over 30-year-old eatery, everyone comes together to enjoy delicious food and, above all, conviviality.
More restaurants in the neighbourhoods
This is just a selection of the many nice addresses where you can eat cosily in the neighbourhoods. For example, Brasserie Flair, Mennoos Kookerij, Graansilo, De Markies, Florentin and Dokjard are also well worth a visit. Where will we see you soon?
