An attractive central Den Haag restaurant with strong breakfast and brunch appeal, friendly service much of the time, and a current menu whose value and consistency can vary.
Palmette delivers strong food quality anchored by praised breakfasts, burgers, and tartare, but inconsistent execution with occasional overcooked eggs and stale components prevents a higher grade. Friendly service and an appealing central-square setting with outdoor seating create a welcoming all-day destination, though uneven attention and modest portions limit broader appeal.
Palmette is an attractive, central Den Haag restaurant where the setting often does half the charming. Reviews describe marble, cushions, soft lighting, pleasant music, and sunny tables on Plaats; one diner’s ideal rainy-day picture was tea, apple tart, and watching the weather from inside. Service is frequently warm and attentive, though the low-rated sample contains a troubling run of reports about curt treatment and guests being left waiting. The food is broad, polished casual fare rather than a narrowly traditional cuisine: brunch staples sit beside bitterballen, burgers, tartare, falafel, Indonesian-inspired touches, and seafood. Eggs Benedict, pancakes, beef tartare, bisque, falafel, and apple pie are the safest bets from the review pattern. Prices are not bargain-level in practice, especially when portions feel restrained; a full meal commonly lands around €43-55 before drinks, and the breakfast plank has generated both enthusiastic and disappointed reactions. Families have recognizable choices including pancakes, French toast, croissants, toast, burgers, fries, and apple pie, and several reviews say children enjoyed the visit. However, the stroller-related complaint shows that physical space and staff attitude may not always feel family-friendly. For picky eaters, the menu is workable but not limitless; gluten-free diners should ask ahead because options are explicitly described as limited.
Area vibe: Busy central district known for government buildings, museums, and diverse dining.
Safety: Generally safe with good lighting and steady foot traffic into the evening in main streets.
What's nearby: Close to Plein and Grote Markt squares, Binnenhof, shops, tram stops and numerous cafés and restaurants.
Palmette’s safest bets range from Eggs Benedict and pancakes to steak tartare and apple pie, with prices that vary considerably by course.
Palmette is charming but worth approaching with realistic expectations about service speed, portion sizes, and dietary flexibility.
Expect a stylish Plaats setting with cozy details and outdoor seating, though busy periods can change the experience.