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 SUMMER 2021
4-courses 80 (ex. wine pairing) | wine pairing 35
5-courses 95 (ex. wine pairing) | wine pairing 43
Op tafel
Brood van Bond en Smolders met boter van Bordier
Appetizers
Toast “Cannibale” & “Sour corn”
Papaya uit Wellerlooi
Komkommer, boekweit en gepofte rijst
Aardpeer
Gerookte bonen, wortel, ijzerhard
Salade van 10 groenten
Pruimazijn en clementine
Koolrabi
Aalbessen, parelgort, walnoot, ajo blanco
Tussendoor…
Ricotta, lijnzaad, vlierbeskappertjes, landkaviaar
Truffel & spinazie tortellini
“In brodo” met pistache
Knolselderij confit
Gedroogde eidooier, aardappel, knoljus, waterkers
Seizoenskazen
Selectie van Frederic van Tricht
Supplement 17,50
Coldbrew van de Village cremeux
Valhrona Tulakalum 75% chocolade, vijgenbladijs
Op tafel
Brood van Bond en Smolders met boter van Bordier
Appetizers
Toast “Cannibale” & “Sour corn”
Papaya uit Wellerlooi
Komkommer, boekweit en gepofte rijst
Langoustine
Shiso, rode peper en limoen
Salade van 10 groenten
Pruimazijn en clementine
Hollandse pijlinktvis
Ikayaki, gelakt en gegrild, tartaar met venkel, beurre blanc met kamille
Tussendoor…
Oester, crème cru, vlierbeskappertjes, Royal Belgium kaviaar
“Utregs broodje bal” in de jus
Truffel en eendenlever op briochebrood
De zomer van 2021, Hollandse reerug van Ter Weele
Kers, mirabel, biet, witte aardbei, bittere slasoorten, jus van ree
Seizoenskazen
Selectie van Frederic van Tricht
Supplement 17,50
Coldbrew van de Village cremeux
Valhrona Tulakalum 75% chocolade, vijgenbladijs
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