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De Coterie
€€ · Modern Cuisine · Bezuidenhout, The Hague
Restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands
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Dutch-Mediterranean Sharing Plates
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
De Coterie is a smart €€ modern-cuisine choice in The Hague for diners who want a polished meal without turning dinner into a major splurge. The Michelin Plate recognition gives it credibility, the format suits dates, small celebrations, business dinners better than loud group meals or casual walk-in plans.
About De Coterie
De Coterie is a modern-cuisine restaurant in The Hague with a €€ price category and a smart-casual dress code. It is listed with Michelin Plate recognition for 2025, making it a practical candidate for diners looking for a recognized modern-cuisine option in the city.
De Coterie is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens from 4 PM to 12 AM Tuesday through Friday, opens from 12 PM to 12 AM on Saturday. Beyond those basics, specific details such as signature dishes, tasting-menu format, bar seating, or dietary accommodations should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking.
Choose it for a modern-cuisine meal in The Hague
The clearest reason to consider De Coterie is its combination of modern cuisine, €€ positioning, Michelin Plate recognition. Those facts place it in a useful lane for diners who want a polished restaurant choice.
For planning, treat De Coterie as a modern-cuisine restaurant rather than assuming a specific tasting-menu structure, counter experience, or drinks program. If the occasion depends on a particular format, confirm directly with the venue before committing.
The decision: worth considering when the basics fit your plan
De Coterie makes the most sense when its details match the meal you want: The Hague, modern cuisine, €€ pricing, smart-casual dress, opening hours Tuesday through Saturday, with Saturday service beginning at 12 PM. Those are the reliable planning anchors.
The restaurant does not highlight named signature dishes, a bar-dining format, chef's counter, tasting-menu focus, allergy or dietary handling, or take-out and delivery. Use these details to shortlist it, then confirm any important practical detail directly with the restaurant.
For broader planning around the city, use our full The Hague restaurants guide, especially if the booking needs to sit near hotels, bars, or an experience-led evening. The related city guides for The Hague hotels, The Hague bars, The Hague experiences can help you build the rest of the plan around dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- Theresiastraat 37, 2593 AA Den Haag, Netherlands
- Website
- decoterie.nl
- Phone
- +31 70 778 0808
The take
The Take
The Vibe
De Coterie sits quietly on Theresisastraat as a neighbourhood gastrobar that privileges substance over style. The dining room reads deliberately unfussy—confidence comes from precise cooking and a concise wine list rather than theatrical design. The menu leans European with Mediterranean touches while looping back to Dutch produce, so plates feel both familiar and carefully considered. Service and cocktails are competent enough to hold a pre-dinner crowd, and the overall effect is a polished, casual sophistication: the kind of local spot where the food and wine do the talking and the room fades into the background.
Best For
This is a go-to for evening meals centered on sharing and wine. The gastrobar format—short, sharable plates and a considered wine selection—lends itself to date nights, small-group dinners and low-key special occasions. The kitchen shows technical restraint in dishes that balance acids, reductions and pickles, so diners who appreciate thoughtful flavor construction get the most from a visit. Given the neighbourhood setting and bar-ready cocktail program, it also works well for pre-dinner drinks or a casual after-work stop with friends.
Ordering Tips
Opt for shared plates to sample the kitchen’s range—the menu is designed for passing and pairing rather than solo entrées. Lean into the wine list when you sit down; the restaurant signals a wine-forward approach that complements the concentrated sauces and pickled accents on the menu. Don't skip signature preparations like the beef cheek and dishes that showcase reduced jus or seasonal pickles, which illustrate the kitchen’s technical focus. If you’re coming early, the cocktail program is built to hold a pre-dinner crowd, making it a fine time to explore smaller plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and casual setting with a relaxed, beautiful space and open kitchen.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
beef cheek
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Try De Basiliek first if the goal is another €€ modern-cuisine dinner in The Hague with a similar level of polish. For a broader modern-cuisine search in the same price band, compare Xīn and Woods before moving up in budget.
Restaurant context
How De Coterie compares in The Hague
Against De Basiliek, De Coterie is the similarly priced modern-cuisine choice for diners who want a composed, lower-drama evening. De Basiliek is the better cross-shop if location or familiarity matters more; De Coterie is the better pick when the occasion calls for a quieter sense of polish.
Eetkamer Lamens, De Knip, Woods, and Xīn sit in the same €€ modern-cuisine band, so the decision is less about price and more about the style of night. Choose De Coterie for a city dinner in The Hague with a special-occasion feel that does not require a high-budget commitment.
If the priority is easiest planning, De Coterie is a practical first attempt because the booking profile is gentler than the city's harder-to-land destinations. If the table is not available, De Basiliek is the closest like-for-like alternative from this set for modern cuisine in The Hague.
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Compare De Coterie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Coterie | The Hague | €€ · Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Plate | ; |
| De Basiliek | The Hague | €€ · Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Eetkamer Lamens | Ede | €€ · Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Plate | ; |
| De Knip | Voorschoten | €€ · Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Woods | Leiden | €€ · Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Xīn | Rotterdam | €€ · Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Coterie handle dietary restrictions?
If you have allergies or restrictions, contact De Coterie directly before booking.
Is De Coterie good for a special occasion?
It can be a suitable option if you want a modern-cuisine restaurant in The Hague with €€ pricing, smart-casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition for 2025. Confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at De Coterie?
De Coterie is open Tuesday through Friday from 4 PM to 12 AM and Saturday from 12 PM to 12 AM. Check directly with the restaurant if you want to dine earlier on Saturday.
Can I eat at the bar at De Coterie?
Do not assume bar dining is available. De Coterie is safer to plan as a restaurant booking unless the venue confirms otherwise.
What are alternatives to De Coterie?
For other options to compare, consider De Basiliek, Woods, Eetkamer Lamens, De Knip, or Xīn, depending on the kind of meal you want.
