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Sun
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tue
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wed
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Fri
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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4.5
Travelers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
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Restaurant & bodega met Portugese keuken en wijnen. Gelegen in het Bergkwartier in het oude centrum van Hanzestad Deventer.
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.5
84 reviews
Excellent
62
Very good
15
Average
4
Poor
2
Terrible
1
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Diana H
45 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Very nice reception, I think it always makes a difference if I feel that I am welcome somewhere. What a beautiful location and surprising restaurant. From the outside you think it is very small, but inside it is divided into several rooms. A cozy 'pub', a cozy 'in-between space' and an attractive Portuguese section so you can choose where you want to sit. We sat at the back of the Portuguese section. Because we are not big eaters, we ordered several dishes from the small menu to share. Blessed!!! The service was very attentive, we had to wait a while before we could get our first drink, but we were politely apologized for that. Delicious wine, the sparkling water very soft (no carbon dioxide added!). Plenty to eat and very nice variety. An enthusiastic waiter that I appreciate, someone who masters the trade and even knows how to tell fun anecdotes, I love it. Compliment! 1 tip, the toilet at the back of the Portuguese 'hall' deserves a little love. Get more involved in the nice restaurant! Definitely go here, you will be surprised with delicious food and a very pleasant atmosphere!
Written August 1, 2023
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Henrik Halkier
Aalborg185 contributions
Favorite Review
Jul 2023 • couples
Set in a quiet street in Deventer’s old quarter, this is a must if you like new inflections of Mediterranean cooking. Great ambience and service, small innovative twists in the dishes, cooking to perfection. If you take the very reasonable prices into account, this was a 6 out of 5 experience. Especially worth mentioning the wide selection of high-quality tinned sardines (elegantly brought to the table to help you choose) and desserts that were fresh rather than overly sweet. Definitely worth a detour!
Written July 18, 2023
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martin b
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Last night, Christmas Day, we really enjoyed the five-course Christmas menu at Chez Antoinette. It was really fantastic! We were welcomed with a delicious appetizer of, among other things, a scallop and pork belly. A bowl of delicious fresh bread and spreads was also immediately placed on the table. The restaurant consists of several connected rooms, which makes it more intimate than one large dining room. In summer you can also dine in the courtyard. Even though the entire restaurant was full, the wonderful staff made sure everything ran like a well-oiled machine. We were even constantly asked if we were ready for the next course. Everyone went crazy, including owner Alain, who also took the time to chat with the guests. The service is mainly relaxed and not too formal. It was atmospheric and the dinner with mostly Portuguese dishes was super delicious. The duck leg meat fell off the bone and was butter tender. It was remarkable that the delicious wines were served from magnum bottles, where the glasses were not filled sparingly. Of all the restaurants where we ever ate Christmas dinner, this was by far the best, tastiest and most enjoyable experience. A few years ago, the owner had the restaurant undergo a metamorphosis, without detracting from the typical historic atmosphere that also belongs to the building. With the current chefs, Chez Antoinette is certainly one of the top 3 restaurants in Deventer and the surrounding area. We will be back, many thanks for the beautiful evening!
Written December 26, 2023
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Henrie
Bathmen60 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
On arrival we were offered a table in the cafe which we did not agree to. Made a reservation a week in advance and had no idea that you actually have to mention that you don't want to sit in the café. So we left, but 5 minutes later we received a call from the owner, he could probably arrange something with a table that was almost ready. We had a drink on a terrace and then walked back. To be fair, the welcome was great and we got a nice table in the restaurant. Very tasty food and a surprising menu for us. Starters are a kind of share with very nice dishes including various canned fish for toast (we found the surprise😊). Main courses were also delicious and so were the desserts. All in all (after a wrong start) we had a wonderful evening and we will definitely come back.
Written April 7, 2024
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Karlijn Verm
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Great food and owner was friendly and offered the necessary inspiration by giving advice on dishes and providing beautiful cookbooks.
Interior was nice and staff friendly. Ceviche is highly recommended!
The portions are good. Antipasti is offered in advance. When you want to go for 3 courses, that is a bit much in our experience.
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Written July 30, 2024
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Gavial C
Chaumont-Gistoux66 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
The restaurant and its terrace are full of charm! The service is impeccable and we loved going there as a family. Small map but well constructed. Prices are average high (50 euro pp including children) for aperitif desserts and a glass of wine.
Written August 28, 2023
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Alan
Muenster5 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
As we walked past, we were curious to see what kind of restaurant was behind the great entrance. Although we "just wanted to look around", the owner Alain greeted us himself and passionately showed us the whole restaurant with all its little corners and rooms, including the history of the shop. You can tell that he is passionate about his restaurant. We continued walking and eventually came back for a glass of wine and a few small things, because we wanted more of the restaurant before we had to drive back to Germany. But one thing is certain: the next time we get the chance, we will treat ourselves to a full dinner at Chez Antoinette in the beautiful rooms (or courtyard), because the little we have already been able to experience has really impressed us!
Written September 19, 2023
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Sandra Mendel
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • family
What a wonderful restaurant. We were given a warm welcome (even without a reservation). Then the dishes on offer were presented and the wines to go with them were recommended. Everything was very relaxed and very friendly. We had a great evening and felt completely at home. Definitely a recommendation👏
Written September 13, 2023
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harold
Spa1 contribution
May 2024 • couples
We had dinner in an attractive courtyard in the historic center of Deventer. However, the food wasn't fantastic. The dishes were not very refined, more appropriate for a cafe than for a restaurant. On the other hand, the Portuguese wines that we were served per dish were very good.
Written May 12, 2024
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JJW
3771 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
After enjoying a beautiful jazz concert by Teus Nobel in the equally beautiful location of the Gasfabriek, we had dinner at Chez Antoinette. A local where my wife went to eat the famous ovo sandwich more than 35 years ago. Now it is a real Portuguese restaurant. The service and reception are very friendly and pleasant. We received the chef's 4-course menu and also made use of the typical Portuguese aperitif and snack menu. We had a delicious meal. Each course was delicious and deliciously prepared. The arjamolho (cold soup from the Algarve) must be specially mentioned. This one is delicious. But where you will almost never get garlic in other restaurants, here it contains a whole year's worth. We enjoyed it. In the end we went home more than satisfied and satisfied. Conclusion: an excellent address.
Written October 3, 2023
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Clemens B
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
Had a delicious meal with the family on Christmas Day in the evening.
Upon arrival you will be warmly welcomed by the owner.
The Christmas menu was prepared with care and tantalized the taste buds. The wine pairing was also carefully selected and harmonized perfectly with each course. In between, the host came to ask if everything was OK. We had a wonderful evening.
Thank you and see you next time.
Written December 29, 2023
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ben d
Gennep2 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Very warm welcome by host
Hospitality is even about good care for the safe storage of our beautiful bicycles
Delicious food in the courtyard, beautiful atmosphere and hospitality as in Portugal, surprising dishes, very tasty and delicious wines
Written August 16, 2023
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FerrisXL
Amsterdam407 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
Had a really nice experience. Food is excellent and not too salty as in some other restaurants. The menu is inspiring and original. Food is nicely presented. Staff attentive. It is true that the owner is chatty and quite present, we liked it however. It gives the restaurant a personal touch. However, also understand that this might not be the case for everyone. We truly enjoyed the evening at Chez Antoinette and plan to be back sometime.
Written September 5, 2021
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PascalHendriks
13 contributions
Jun 2023 • solo
Ate for the second time in small Portugal on the IJssel. Although the name may mislead you, they serve delicious Portuguese dishes and wines here. Nice atmosphere and excellent service. With the Fado in the background, you can imagine yourself in the old town of Lisbon or Porto or Coimbra.... Hold on to your Portuguese holiday feeling and visit this beautiful city on the IJssel. You will definitely come back with a dinner at Chez Antoinette.
Written August 6, 2023
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lucy s
The Netherlands44 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Enthusiastic staff, delicious food and in a very special old building in Deventer. A party from the first second. Letting Chef do his thing to surprise us was absolutely worth it. Not cheap but worth every euro. Soon again, I will choose from the menu, I have every confidence that it will be enjoyable again.
Written August 10, 2023
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