Restaurant Emmen: Experimental dishes, prepared with regional produce and transformed into a visual spectacle on your plate. Be culinary amazed at Hotel Restaurant ten Cate. In a inspiring setting pleasing your senses. A feast for the eyes and a caress for the tongue.
For years, restaurant ten Cate has been a household name in the area. In the most atmospheric and artistic restaurant, you can enjoy Drenthe hospitality and surprising culinary delights during a wonderful evening out. eating out with us in Emmen. From a tasty lunch to an extensive dinner. Head chef Daniek Staal and her kitchen brigade will challenge your taste buds. We also regularly have fun activities. For more information, check out our events calendar.
The brasserie
Are you looking for a cosy spot for private drinks, lunch, or dinner with friends, family, or colleagues? Then our brasserie the ideal location. The brasserie has its own bar and large windows with a beautiful view of the courtyard garden. This atmospheric space is also extremely suitable for group gatherings – whether it's for a birthday, team outing, or family dinner.
We offer a French-oriented ‘Dutch cuisine’. This means nature dictates our menu. On your plate, you'll find culinary masterpieces prepared with seasonal vegetables and local produce. The vegetables are perfectly balanced with main ingredients such as meat, fish, poultry, or game. Good for you and respectful of nature. Because we only work with the best local suppliers, you are assured of excellent culinary quality at all times.
Choose from our versatile dishes Menu where both meat and fish lovers, as well as vegetarians and vegans, have a wide choice of delicious dishes. Or leave the choice to us with an experimental tasting menu. In any case, you are guaranteed culinary enjoyment! Your eyes will also be treated to a feast. Because in the restaurant of our artistic and colourful hotel, a perfectly plated dish is naturally a must.
Do you enjoy trying new things? At Restaurant Emmen, we love to take adventurous gourmets on a culinary expedition with a specially curated 3, 4, 5, or 6-course menu. Immerse yourself in a world of tantalising flavour sensations that harmonise perfectly. With matching wines, if desired. Our surprise menus are also available for vegetarians and vegans, and of course, we take special dietary requirements into account.
With a passion for her craft and a keen eye for detail, Chef Daniek cooks with care, creativity, and respect for nature. Her work experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and her years as head chef and owner of Restaurant Wollegras form the basis for her own style: pure, seasonal, and full of flavour.
“For me, food is more than just taste. It’s about experience, connection, and a little bit of wonder at the table. Every dish tells a story of nature, of the season, and of the people who enjoy it,” says chef Daniek.
The wine lover will also get their money's worth in our restaurant. Our wine list consists of very diverse and carefully selected wines. Sommelier Mick will enthusiastically tell you which wine best suits your dish, for a complete dining experience.
Our beautiful indoor garden, as long as the weather permits, is the ideal place to relax and savour the experience after your culinary journey. Here you will feel transported to another world. A world full of atmosphere, conviviality and comfort. Naturally, with the hospitality you have come to expect from us.
There's nothing more pleasant than having a drink after an extensive dinner and then heading straight to bed. That's why you should book an overnight stay at our colourful and unique four-star hotel in the heart of Emmen!
When you come for dinner on a Sunday, you can also opt for our special Sunday package. Perfect if you want to get away from it all, we'll spoil you completely. With dinner plus an overnight stay, you'll forget your daily worries and return home on Monday feeling brand new.
You check in on Sunday from 3:00 PM and in the evening, a culinary 3-course dinner awaits you in our restaurant Emmen. After a relaxing evening, you will spend the night in one of our comfortable hotel rooms. The next morning, we will treat you to a luxurious breakfast. You check out on Monday at 11:00 AM, after which you will have plenty of time to explore the surroundings.
We are happy to tell you about sights and activities that are more than worth your while! Furthermore, you can park for free at our hotel. That's what we call Drenthe hospitality.
Also for others Arrangements We can cater to your needs. For example, the Wildlands package for a day full of adventure in this theme park. Or the sauna package for a day of pure relaxation. Do you have a business meeting? In that case, our hotel with restaurant in Emmen is also a suitable base and we offer various packages.
Do you have something to celebrate? Our restaurant in Emmen, with its cosy seating areas, is perfectly suited for intimate dinners on special occasions. You and your guest(s) will experience an unforgettable evening. We also have very suitable spots for groups, for example for an atmospheric and convivial dinner with your family. Our brasserie is ideally suited for receptions or an intimate drinks party. Here you offer your guests that little something extra, ensuring they will talk about your party for a long time to come!
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You'll find our striking hotel and restaurant within walking distance of Emmen town centre and of Wildlands. The colourful exterior of our hotel features imaginative Toyist paintings. Toyist artists worked on this project, called ‘Dreams for Breakfast’, for five weeks.
Toyisme is an international art movement that originated in Emmen. On the front of our hotel, you'll find a painting of a couple in love, depicted using various delicacies. On the south side, you can see the ingredients we use as the foundation for the dishes in our restaurant. We're curious to see if you can spot them all!
Would you like to enjoy a culinary experience in our restaurant in Emmen? We would be delighted to welcome you! Easily reserve a table by clicking on ‘Reserve a table’ below, or by sending an email to [email protected] or call us on +31 (0)591 617 600. Do you have any questions, special requests or wishes? Please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you. We look forward to seeing you at Hotel ten Cate!
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