Welcome in Die Alde Heerlickheijt

Here you will discover why “Limburgers” are known for their hospitality and gastronomic qualities.

Choose from the rich that offers a variety of specialties. Our de , Johan Christiaan Reker, was inspired by the French cuisine with modern oriental influences.

He uses the finest ingredients available in the beautiful region of “Limburg” such as cheeses from “Cheesefarm Mertens”, the cheeses are traditionally made from the milk of the 100 black and white cows grazing in the meadows of Kessel.

The bread that we serve is “Pain de Campagne au Levain" a recipe that our chef brought from one of his former employers on the Côte d'Azur. The base for the recipe are fermented apples where we added rye flour dough to the main dough, also referred to as “levain”. After the addition of flour, water and salt, and the well-known kneading, our dough is baked fresh here, so you can enjoy it.

Many of the herbs and flowers that we use in our dishes come from our herb garden, which is located in front of the castle and worth a visit!

Our Service manager Anne-Marie van der Weerden has the finest wines selected for you by our wine suppliers. Let us surprise you by our Limburg wines from vineyard St.Martinus in Vijlen, a special wine company where oenologist Stan Beurskens is dedicated with passion to produce the finest wines with grapes from the province of Limburg.

We wish you a nice ! Menu Gourmand Starters Maas, Rijn, Ijsel beef Palette ║ Silver skin onion ║ Truffle ║ Artichoke Or Salmon, Norway Smoked ║ Radish ║ Green herbs ║ Crème fraiche

Entremets Scallops, Norway Paella ║ Anchovy ║ Piquillo pepper ║ Aioli Or Pheasant, Zeeland Broth ║ Rillette ║ Gnocchi ║ Nameko

Main Courses Cod, North sea Chinese broccoli ║ Peanut and rose ║ Basmati rice ║ Oriental dip Or Monastery pig from Limburg Two preparations ║ Celeriac ║ Pommes Annabelle ║ Gravy with lovage

Cheese or Pre Dutch cheese Dutch cheeses ║ Relishes from the garden ║ Homemade brioche Or Duck liver, Chalans Amarena cherry ║ Almond ║ Balsamic vinegar (supplement 7,50)

Desserts Pink Lady, New Zealand Parfait ║ Alba cinnamon ║ Madagascar vanilla Or Blueberries, Veluwe Farmers yoghurt ║ Toulouse violets ║ Breton short pastry

Menu Gourmand Three menu 37.00 (starter, main course and dessert) Four course menu 47.00 (starter, , main course and dessert) Five course menu 57.00 (starter, entremets, main course, cheese or pre dessert and dessert)

Questions about allergies or dietary needs? Our employees are happy to help! Starters

Pumpkin, Spain (vegetarian) Various preparations & structures ║ Egg yolk cream ║ Pumpkin seed oil 16.50 Pheasant, Zeeland Bouillon ║ Rillette ║ Gnocchi ║ Nameko 16.50 Maas, Rijn, Ijsel beef Palette ║ Silver skin onion ║ Truffle ║ Artichoke 17.50 Wild boar, Veluwe ║ Duck liver confit ║ Dutch “Balkenbrij” ║ Sultana raisins 19.50 Salmon, Norway Smoked ║ Radish ║ Green herbs ║ Crème fraiche 20.50 Lobster, Canada Bisque ║ Courgette ║ Basil 21.50

Main Courses

Carnaroli rice, Italy (vegetarian) Risotto ║ Porcini mushroom ║ Green asparagus ║ Old cheese from ‘Mertens’ 19.50 Cod, North sea Chinese broccoli ║ Peanut and rose ║ Basmati rice ║ Oriental dip 27.50 Sea bream, Italy Paella ║ Anchovy ║ Piquillo pepper ║ Aioli 28.50 Simmentaler beef, Switzerland Rib-eye ║ Pumpkin ║ Brioche ║ Gravy 29.50 Pheasant, Zeeland Two preparations ║ Alsatian manner ║ Shallot ║ Creamy sherry sauce 32.50 Venison, Veluwe Fillet ║ Red beet ║ Hazelnut ║ Juniper 39.50

Desserts

Duck liver, Chalans Amarena cherry ║ Almond ║ Balsamic vinegar 17.50

Dutch cheese platter Five kinds of Dutch cheese ║ Relishes from the garden ║ Homemade brioche 13.50

Hazelnut and milk chocolate Salted caramel ║ Puffed rice ║ Nougat 10.50

Pink Lady, New Zealand Parfait ║ Alba cinnamon ║ Madagascar vanilla 10.50

Blueberries, Veluwe Farmers yoghurt ║ Toulouse violets ║ Breton short pastry 10.50

Coffee & friandises Salted Caramel ║ Chocolate lollipop ║ Pâte de fruit ║ Nougat 7.50

Ice cream shop Variety of home made ice creams 2.50 per scoop

Questions about allergies or dietary needs? Our employees are happy to help!