Little V
Chinatown, The Hague
Restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Little V is a practical central The Hague choice for a casual, social meal rather than a formal tasting-menu night. Choose it when convenience, group-friendliness, atmosphere matter more than awards or chef-led precision; cross-shop De Basiliek if the occasion calls for a more composed modern-cuisine dinner.
About Little V
Little V is a casual venue in The Hague, open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday. For menu, booking, service specifics, check directly with the venue before making plans.
Little V has a casual dress code and keeps daytime-to-evening hours on most open days. It is open Tue-Thu from 12-10:30 PM, Fri-Sat from 12-11 PM, Sun from 12-10 PM.
A casual The Hague option
Use Little V as a casual possibility in The Hague. If a tasting menu, signature dishes, chef credit, drinks program, seating setup, or price point matters for your reservation, ask the venue before booking.
If you are comparing options, De Basiliek is another named venue to consider. Other venues may also suit different occasions, depending on the atmosphere, menu, availability you want.
Who should choose it
Choose Little V if you want a casual option in The Hague and the hours work for your plans. The venue is open from noon on Tuesday through Sunday, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday than on Sunday.
Before making firm plans, ask the venue about booking difficulty, menu structure, cuisine, service style, dietary accommodations, take-out or delivery, awards, or a specific location beyond The Hague.
Planning details
- Location
- Rabbijn Maarsenplein 21, 2512 HJ Den Haag, Netherlands
- Website
- littlev.nl
- Phone
- +31850876013
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Little V frames itself squarely within Vietnamese culinary traditions while planted in The Hague’s city centre. The write-up positions the restaurant on a local trajectory that privileges Southeast Asian flavors adapted to a Dutch context, so the kitchen reads like a focused interpreter of regional Vietnamese registers rather than a pan‑Asian mashup. Its address on Rabbijn Maarsenplein—an old city square that draws a mixed daily crowd—gives the place a neighbourhood, accessible feeling. The result is an unpretentious, tradition‑minded spot that sits comfortably amid civic institutions and museum traffic, offering food-forward intent without the formality of haute dining.
Best For
Little V suits city‑centre dining patterns: daytime workers, residents and museum visitors make it a natural stop for lunch and evening meals. Its proximity to the legal and governmental districts also makes it a reasonable option for business lunches or dinners where approachable, well‑executed Vietnamese food is the priority. The restaurant’s orientation toward regional Vietnamese cooking means it can anchor both casual meetups and slightly more purposeful meals with colleagues or visiting guests, accommodating small groups and everyday diners drawn to authentic flavours rather than formal service rituals.
Ordering Tips
Focus orders on the Vietnamese signatures that anchor the menu: pho and the listed specialties such as spring rolls and bun bo xao are reliable bets. The description highlights regional distinctions in Vietnamese cuisine—cleaner northern broths versus herb‑forward southern plates—so consider whether you want a lighter, clearer soup or a more herbaceous, sweeter preparation when choosing. If you’re visiting with others, order a mix of the broths and a noodle‑stir dish to sample contrasting regional registers; the venue’s stated commitment to Vietnamese tradition rewards comparative tasting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and charming interior with vibrant colors, rich textures, soft lighting, traditional lanterns, bamboo decor, and industrial elements creating a serene yet lively tropical atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- pho
- spring rolls
- bun bo xao
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get a table
Try De Basiliek if the meal needs a more formal modern-cuisine feel. For another The Hague option, check Full Moon City or Onda depending on the group's preferred style.
Restaurant context
How it compares in The Hague
Little V is the easy, social pick in this group: better for a flexible central meal than for a polished special-occasion dinner. De Basiliek has the clearer modern-cuisine signal, so choose that when the meal needs more structure and a stronger occasion feel.
Kalun, Full Moon City, Yuzu Dining, Onda are the cross-shops when the brief is cuisine-led rather than convenience-led. Without confirmed price or format details for those peers, the useful distinction is intent: Little V is the lower-friction choice; De Basiliek is the stronger pick for a more composed restaurant night.
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Compare Little V
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little V | The Hague | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kalun | The Hague | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Full Moon City | The Hague | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Yuzu Dining | The Hague | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Onda | The Hague | ; | ; | No published awards |
| De Basiliek | The Hague | €€ · Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Little V?
Little V is open from 12 PM on Tuesday through Sunday. The listed hours run until 10:30 PM Tue-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat, 10 PM Sun, so check the current menu before choosing between lunch and dinner.
Can I eat at the bar at Little V?
What are alternatives to Little V in The Hague?
Kalun and De Basiliek are other named options to consider. Full Moon City, Onda, Yuzu Dining may also be worth comparing depending on the kind of visit and availability you want.
What should I order at Little V?
What should I wear to Little V?
The dress code for Little V is casual. Clean, relaxed city wear should be appropriate.
Is Little V good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion if the hours suit your plans. For formal service style, private dining, awards, or special-occasion features, check with the venue directly.
Is Little V good for solo dining?
If you are planning to dine alone, check with the venue for current availability, seating, setup.
