Wim van Beek

Review of Hotel Houten

Had dinner tonight at van der Valk Houten, althoug...

Had dinner tonight at van der Valk Houten, although the hotel / restaurant has been in Houten for a few years now, I had never been there. Recommended by many to eat here because it would not be a typical van der Valk.
When I entered I was very impressed, when you enter you do not feel like you are with van der Valk. Very stylish interior, selected with care. Clearly chosen with great care! However, because the restaurant is very high and large, it does not come into its own very cozy.
However, the positive first impression was quickly lost, the menu contains traditional dishes in an expensive jacket. Hardly any main course under 20 euros! Even the classic van der falcon dish (schnitzel!) Has to cost almost 18 euros. Apparently the interior has to be paid for.

This was once but never again, there are better restaurants in and around Utrecht.