Oudeland

Oudeland changes its set menu every month, which on a small island like Texel is less a gimmick than a necessity: whatever isn't growing in the kitchen garden comes from just down the road. The room runs warm and a little lively, with natural wines getting the same attention as the food. It's a seasonal tasting restaurant that takes its patch of Dutch island seriously without making you feel like you're sitting through a lecture.

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