Café Visscher
18.76
In den Doofpot
Scores
22.28
Score
15
Gault&Millau
4.7
Google
3
We're Smart
About
Tucked into the lively heart of Leiden on the Turfmarkt, In den Doofpot occupies a beautifully atmospheric space spread across two seventeenth-century canal houses. The historic setting draws a loyal crowd of locals, students, and well-travelled visitors who know a quality address when they find one.
The restaurant's creative cuisine has earned it a 15/20 from Gault&Millau, a Michelin Selected distinction, and a place in the 2026 Lekker Top 500. Three We're Smart radishes further underline the kitchen's commitment to vegetable-forward cooking. Maître Auke Alkema leads a front-of-house team whose attentiveness matches the ambition of the food.
The wine list is a destination in itself — recognised with the Wijnkaart van het Jaar award in 2009, it remains an extensive, European-focused selection drawn exclusively from top producers. With prices ranging from €39 to €75, In den Doofpot strikes a compelling balance between culinary seriousness and genuine hospitality.
Book your table and experience one of Leiden's most enduring culinary institutions.
High-end eatery with retro-chic decor offering European tasting menus & seasonally inspired dishes.
Information
AddressTurfmarkt 9, 2312 CE Leiden
Phone+31 715 122 434
Websitewww.indendoofpot.nl
CuisineModern
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Team
Auke Alkema — Maître
Awards
2009 Wijnkaart van het Jaar
15.0/20 Gault&Millau
Frequently asked questions
What type of cuisine does In den Doofpot serve?
In den Doofpot serves creative cuisine.
What is the price range at In den Doofpot?
Prices range from €39 to €75.
What awards and distinctions has In den Doofpot received?
The restaurant holds a 15/20 score from Gault&Millau, a Michelin Selected distinction, three We're Smart radishes, and a spot in the 2026 Lekker Top 500. It also received the Wijnkaart van het Jaar (Wine List of the Year) award in 2009.
Where is In den Doofpot located?
The restaurant is located at Turfmarkt 9 in Leiden, housed in two 17th-century canal houses.
Who leads the team at In den Doofpot?
Auke Alkema serves as Maître at In den Doofpot.
