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    De Lepelaar

    Jisp

    Restaurant in Jisp, Netherlands

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    De Lepelaar is a practical Jisp pick for an easy lunch, relaxed dinner, or low-pressure celebration when staying local matters more than chasing a defined cuisine or award-backed meal. Booking difficulty is easy, but menu style, price tier, dress expectations are not published, so it suits flexible diners better than groups needing a tightly planned occasion.

    About De Lepelaar

    De Lepelaar in Jisp is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM. Plan around timing and dress code, check directly with the venue for cuisine, menu format, price tier, award status, or reservation details.

    That makes it a practical option when the priority is being in Jisp and choosing a time within its Wednesday-to-Sunday opening window. Because no specific style of cooking, service format, or menu structure is listed, avoid promising a group a particular kind of meal before checking directly with the venue.

    Use the confirmed basics to decide

    De Lepelaar may fit if the timing works and Jisp is the right location. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for neat, comfortable clothing rather than a formal restaurant look. There is no published price tier, cuisine label, chef listing, award marker, private dining detail, bar-seating detail, or menu format in the available facts.

    First-timers should plan from the schedule first: De Lepelaar is open from noon to midnight Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Without menu or pricing detail, the safest expectation is simply a Jisp venue with broad opening hours on its service days, not a destination meal built around a specific culinary promise.

    Who should choose it, who should cross-shop

    Choose De Lepelaar if the priority is staying in Jisp, keeping the plan direct, choosing a time within the confirmed opening hours. Consider other options if the group needs a clearly defined cuisine, known spend level, published menu format, or special-occasion amenities before deciding. In that case, compare against MARIO or other venues with the details you need for the occasion.

    If De Lepelaar is not the right fit, compare it with other options such as Helling 7, Kathmandu Kitchen, Krelis, MARIO, Zacht Staal, or look more generally at dining around Jisp. The short version: choose De Lepelaar for its Jisp location, smart-casual dress code, Wednesday-to-Sunday hours, not for cuisine, pricing, awards, or format.

    The takeThis is the sort of place to reserve for a deliberately planned evening: it functions as rural fine dining in a small village rather than a spontaneous city stop. The kitchen’s emphasis on hyper-local sourcing and the surrounding waterland context make it well suited to date nights and special occasions when the landscape matters as much as the food. Because Jisp is not a bustling dining district, visits tend to feel purposeful and intimate — an occasion to slow down, focus on seasonality and let the local ingredients define the meal.
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    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextJisp, Netherlands

    Planning details

    Location
    Molenpad 2, 1546 LC Jisp, Netherlands
    Website
    delepelaarjisp.nl
    Phone
    +31612118116
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    De Lepelaar sits squarely in the Noord-Holland waterlands, where the flat polder and a canal-side approach make landscape the primary stage. The village setting and open sky give the restaurant a quietly scenic, almost timeless quality: fields, reed margins and waterways shape the experience before a menu does. The tone is unhurried and rural rather than urban theatrical — a serene, small-village charm that underpins the kitchen’s discipline. For diners, the sense is less about flashy decor and more about being placed within an agricultural and aquatic environment that visibly supplies the plates.

    Best For

    This is the sort of place to reserve for a deliberately planned evening: it functions as rural fine dining in a small village rather than a spontaneous city stop. The kitchen’s emphasis on hyper-local sourcing and the surrounding waterland context make it well suited to date nights and special occasions when the landscape matters as much as the food. Because Jisp is not a bustling dining district, visits tend to feel purposeful and intimate — an occasion to slow down, focus on seasonality and let the local ingredients define the meal.

    Ordering Tips

    Menus at De Lepelaar are rooted in the immediate landscape, so make the sourcing conversation part of your visit: ask which items are coming directly from the surrounding waterlands and fields. The description highlights eel and waterfowl among local resources, so inquire about preparations that showcase those flavors when they’re in season. Rather than seeking familiar signatures, look for dishes that foreground foraged and nearby produce; the kitchen frames distance as discipline, so asking about provenance and seasonality will steer you toward the clearest expression of the restaurant’s intent.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy like a welcoming living room with relaxed, stylish atmosphere and beautiful terrace views.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyRusticIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    TerraceWaterfront

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Planning details

    Location

    Molenpad 2, 1546 LC Jisp, Netherlands · Directions

    +31612118116

    delepelaarjisp.nl

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • MARIO, €€€ · Italian, €€€
    • Kathmandu Kitchen, Notable alternative
    • Krelis, Notable alternative
    • Zacht Staal, Notable alternative
    • Helling 7, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How It Compares

    De Lepelaar is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the priority is staying in Jisp and keeping the plan flexible. MARIO is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined Italian meal and a visible €€€ spend signal, so choose MARIO when the occasion needs more structure around cuisine and budget.

    Kathmandu Kitchen, Krelis, Zacht Staal, Helling 7 are better cross-shops when location, atmosphere, or menu fit matters more than simply finding an easy Jisp anchor. The practical distinction is information: De Lepelaar gives enough to plan around timing, while MARIO gives the strongest up-front cue on cuisine and price tier.

    For value, De Lepelaar is the safer choice only if the group is comfortable with unknown pricing and wants convenience above all. For a special occasion where expectations need to be set before arrival, MARIO is the more transparent comparison; for backup options, check Kathmandu Kitchen, Krelis, Zacht Staal, Helling 7 based on the room and menu style that fit the group.

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    De Lepelaar Jisp and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    De LepelaarJisp; ;
    2026 Michelin Guide New Restaurants2026 Michelin Plate
    MARIOWijdewormer€€€ · Italian€€€
    2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    Kathmandu KitchenKoog Aan De Zaan; ; No published awards
    KrelisUitgeest; ; No published awards
    Zacht StaalBeverwijk; ; No published awards
    Helling 7Amsterdam; ; No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does De Lepelaar handle dietary restrictions?

    Check directly with the venue if your restrictions are strict. De Lepelaar is in Jisp and lists its opening hours, but it does not provide cuisine, menu details, allergy procedures, or dietary accommodations.

    Can I eat at the bar at De Lepelaar?

    Do not assume bar seating until you confirm with the venue. De Lepelaar is in Jisp, has a smart-casual dress code, has opening hours listed, but not a bar-seating setup or service format.

    Is De Lepelaar good for a special occasion?

    It can be considered for a relaxed plan in Jisp if the hours work for your group. For a more formal celebration, check directly first, because there are no details on private dining, fixed menus, pricing, awards, or a specific service format.

    What should a first-timer know about De Lepelaar?

    Plan around the hours first: De Lepelaar is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM. The dress code is smart casual.

    What are alternatives to compare with De Lepelaar?

    If you want to compare other options, consider Helling 7, Kathmandu Kitchen, Krelis, MARIO, Zacht Staal, or look more generally at dining around Jisp. Check each venue directly for location, hours, cuisine, price details before making plans.

    Is lunch or dinner better at De Lepelaar?

    The hours run from 12 PM to 12 AM Wednesday through Sunday, so choose based on the timing that suits your plans. Specific meal periods, menu details, pricing are not listed.

    What should I wear to De Lepelaar?

    The dress code is smart casual. Plan for neat, comfortable clothing rather than either very formal attire or overly casual wear.