Café de Gaper: professional food preparation shot

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Café de Gaper: high quality food and drink

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Café de Gaper: professional atmosphere and staff photo

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Café de Gaper: appealing shot of food and atmosphere

Café de Gaper: appetizing, well-composed food photography

Café de Gaper: appetizing, high-quality food photography

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Café de Gaper

★ 4.8 · 104 reviews Leiden Opened 15 October 2024

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One Rapenburg address, three ways to spend the day

Café de Gaper shifts through the day, coffee in the morning and cocktails after dark. The interior is Studio Modijefsky's work, exposed beams next to an old apothecary cabinet.

Lisa de Tombe, Jim Dijksterhuis and Mello de Witte started it after cutting their teeth at Restaurant Wils and The Bishop.

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Giovanna Ambrosini 23 reviews · Local Guide 28 July 2026

Had such a lovely evening here! The pork belly was absolutely incredible and my favorite dish of the night. I was also really impressed by how accommodating the team was with my lactose allergy,they gave great recommendations and even created a delicious lactose-free dessert for me. The service was warm and welcoming, the wine was excellent, and the dishes were beautifully presented. Looking forward to coming back!
Helen 124 reviews · Local Guide 3 July 2026

We expected a low profile pub food place, but it was way more than that! More a low key bistro with sublime food. Welcoming staff, nice atmosphere. Especially smoked eel with strawberries was epic (at first I had some Gaston Lagaffe associations with it but was heavenly delicious). Highly recommend this eatery!
Phil Bishop 10 reviews 25 March 2026

Absolutely amazing food and experience. Humble high cuisine in a cozy setting. Would recommend
Nunung 58 reviews · Local Guide 29 December 2025

Got nothing more to say. Food, service, atmosphere, all perfect to me.
Liliana Apostol 10 reviews · Local Guide 23 October 2025

We had a lovely evening at Cafe de Gaper. The atmosphere is relaxed, the place is elegant, the food is extremely tasty, comparable to Michelin star restaurants. We did the wine pairing and it was a great idea as the wines were one of the best we ever had. My only suggestion would be to extend the dinner slots by at least 30 minutes. Thanks to the stuff and the chef for such an amazing experience. Will come back soon.