restaurant karel 5
Elegant dining in the historic heart of Utrecht
Settle down in the sumptuous medieval dining room or on the terrace overlooking the fountain and experience modern flavor combinations. Suitable for a stylish business dinner, a special family dinner or a romantic dinner for two.Â
”Understandeble and pure, limited ingredients but with products of outstanding quality from small producers. The dishes are complex in their simplicity. It’s nice when people remember my dishes. You don’t need a grand list of ingredients for that. The technique, the emotion and the pleasure of working will make Restaurant Karel 5 in the coming years a top place for everyone who cares about Utrecht and good food.” – Leon Mazairac
The team
At Restaurant Karel 5, Chef de cuisine Leon Mazairac, souschef Jent van Cappelle and the experienced maître-sommelier Johan Kragtwijk are at the wheel. They guarantee an exciting culinary evening in the center of Utrecht. From inspiring (vegetarian) menus to tempting signature dishes.
They guide you with the entire team in a professional, yet personal way in making your culinary choices.Â
The ambiance
Discover how relaxed dining at a high quality can be and should be. Because chic, stylish and relaxed go great together at our restaurant. Enjoy the personal touch, the craftsmanship and the spacious table setting at an iconic location. We also have a lovely terrace! In a nutshell, dine elegantly in the historic heart of Utrecht at Restaurant Karel 5.
Simplicity is complex enough
The Netherlands is rich in resources, inspired fishermen, farmers, growers and butchers. Our menus are meant to serve as a platform for these wonderful people. We only make fascinating creations with the supplies, that is our profession. Being a chef is a service profession. Not art, but design.
menu
Modern flavor combinations with a paired wine journey
We like to surprise you with unique dishes. Naturally, all our dishes are made of pure and fresh products.
COLLECTION FALL 2021
4-courses 80 (ex. wine pairing) | wine pairing 35
5-courses 95 (ex. wine pairing) | wine pairing 43
On the table
Bread from Bond & Smolders, butter from Bordier
Appetizers
Toast “Cannibale” & “Sour corn”
Dutch Papaya from Wellerlooi
Cucumber, buckwheat and puffed rice
Norway lobster
Shiso, red pepper and lime
10 vegetable salad ©Leon
Plum vinegar, clementine
Northsea cuttlefish
Ikayaki, lacquered and grilled, tartar with fennel, beurre blanc and camomile
In between…
Oyster, crème cru, elderberry capers, Royal Belgium caviar
“Utrecht’s meatball sandwich” with gravy
Truffle and foie gras on brioche
Saddle of Dutch deer from Ter Weele
Cherry, mirabelle plum, beet, white strawberry, lettuce, deer gravy
Cheese
Selection by Frederic van Tricht
Supplement 17,50
Coldbrew from the Village cremeux
Valhrona Tulakalum 75% chocolate, fig leave ice cream
On the table
Bread from Bond & Smolders, butter from Bordier
Appetizers
Toast “Cannibale” & “Sour corn”
Dutch Papaya from Wellerlooi
Cucumber, buckwheat and puffed rice
Jerusalem artichoke
Smoked beans, carrot, verbena
10 vegetable salad ©Leon
Plum vinegar, clementine
Kohlrabi
Currants, pearl barley, walnut, ajo blanco
In between…
Ricotta, flax seed, elderberry capers, tonburi
Truffle & spinach tortellini
“In brodo” with pistachio
Celeriac confit
Dried yoke, potato, vegetable roots gravy, watercress
Cheese
Selection by Frederic van Tricht
Supplement 17,50
Coldbrew from the Village cremeux
Valhrona Tulakalum 75% chocolate, fig leave ice cream
ENTREE
10 vegetable salad ©Leon
Plum vinegar, clementine
25
Edible crab “Tandoori”
Bisque, red lentils, preserved gooseberry
25
European Lobster
Dried beet, ricotta, foie gras, apples from Bunnik*
29
* 15 or 30 gram Royal Belgium caviar “Platinum” supplement 30/60
MAIN COURSE
Poached Dover sole
Dutch shrimps, potato mousseline & browned butter
40
Celeriac confit
Dried yoke, potato, vegetable roots gravy, watercress
30
The summer of 2021 Saddle of Dutch deer from Ter Weele
Cherry, mirabelle plum, beet, white strawberry, lettuce, deer gravy
35
Duck “en cocotte” (can be ordered per 2 persons)
Duck liver, duckfat fries & bitter leaves
70
DESSERT
Coldbrew from the Village cremeux
Valhrona Tulakalum 75% chocolate, fig leave ice cream
17
Cheese
Selection by Frederic van Tricht Antwerp
19
anything is possible
Karel 5 is the culinary label of Grand Hotel Karel V in Utrecht. This is the label for our restaurants and the bar and lounge. With this label we focus on the very extensive culinary possibilities for business and private use – from local to international. Do you have any questions or comments? Please get in touch via info@karel5.nl
Take a seat in the exclusive room and join us on a culinary adventure.
From coffee break to drinks with finger food and appetizers