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French café-restaurant · behind the Korenmarkt, Arnhem city centreGood food, taken slowly,
for the true bon vivant
A French kitchen, fresh, artisanal produce and a warm room, at a price that stays friendly.
About us
Since 1976 on the Duizelsteeg, the oldest restaurant in town
Mej. Janssen is a convivial café-restaurant in the little alley behind the Korenmarkt, made for people who truly enjoy life. We have been here since 1976, which makes us the oldest restaurant in Arnhem. Tim Vulperhorst has been at the helm since September 2014. The building has largely been renovated, but the atmosphere of the old days is still very much there.
We are a real family business and we cook with the seasons: what reaches the table depends on what is at its best right now. Every dish is made with fresh, artisanal produce. As a French restaurant in the centre of Arnhem, the classics are simply on our menu: lobster bisque, escargots, confit de canard and tournedos, with our well-known mussels as a lasting favourite. With every dish we are glad to suggest a wine or a beer to go with it.
Tim Vulperhorst and team
- Listed in the guide
Member- 1976The oldest in town
Menu
French, with a generous hand
A few dishes from our menu. The full menu, with every dish and all prices, has a page of its own.
Starters
- Oyster (creuses)cucumber, olive and lime vinaigrette
- Beef carpaccioParmesan, Harry's Bar dressing
- Mushrooms au gratingruyère
- Vitello tonnatotuna mayonnaise, capers
- CoquillesParma ham, edamame, oyster vinaigrette
- Escargotsin garlic butter, with baguette
- Steak tartareclassic garnish
- Goat's cheese au gratinbeetroot, nuts
Mains
- Boeuf bourguignonbraised in La Trappe Tripel
- Confit de canardconfit duck leg
- Roast duck breasthoisin jus
- Tournedosred wine jus
- Beef ribeyechimichurri
- Beef bavettetruffle jus
- Tender spare ribsteriyaki and sesame
- Surf and turfpork belly and scallops
At the table
The bisque is poured over the lobster at your table
The plate arrives with the lobster, the prawns and the herbs already in it. The soup goes over it here, so you see it happen and nothing sits cooling in the kitchen.
From the cellar and the tap
A good glass to go with it
We like to pour something that suits your dish. Do ask — we are happy to help you choose.
Wine
A varied list with good wines from a number of regions. We are glad to advise with every dish.
Coffee
Manetti Espresso Italiano, to round off the evening.
WijnSpijs Wandeling
One of our packages: a walk through town, with a matching glass at every course.
What guests say
Seventy out of a hundred guests write about the service
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday
5 – 10 pm
Closed on Mondays
Address
Duizelsteeg 6
6811 GS Arnhem
In the little alley behind the Korenmarkt, Arnhem city centre · getting here & parking
Contact
Duizelsteeg 6 — Arnhem
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Getting here & parking
We are right in the middle of town
That comes with one thing we would rather tell you beforehand than afterwards: you cannot park at the door. The Duizelsteeg is in the low-traffic heart of Arnhem, in the little alley behind the Korenmarkt.
The good news is that you are outside again in no time. These three car parks are all a few minutes' walk away:
- Blauwe Golven Nieuwe Plein · about 230 metres
- Arnhem-Centraal car park Stationsplein · about 300 metres
- Rozet car park Langstraat · about 300 metres
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I park at the restaurant?
No. We are on the Duizelsteeg in the low-traffic centre, right by the Korenmarkt. You can park in one of the car parks nearby: the Blauwe Golven car park on the Nieuwe Plein, the Arnhem-Centraal car park on the Stationsplein or the Rozet car park on the Langstraat. All three are some 230 to 300 metres away, a few minutes on foot.
When are you open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm. We are closed on Mondays.
Are you open at Christmas?
We are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Do I need to book?
You can book straight from our website, or give us a call on 026 379 65 59. That way we know you are coming and your table is ready.
What kind of food do you serve?
Generous, with the French kitchen as its base. Our chefs are trained in it and every dish is made with fresh, artisanal produce. Our mussels are the house favourite.
Do you offer packages?
Yes. Among them the WijnSpijs Wandeling: you walk through town and get a matching glass with every course. Do ask us what is possible.
Can we come as a group?
Yes. For groups we make separate arrangements. Give us a call on 026 379 65 59 and we will look at what works on your date.
Do you cater for gluten-free diets and allergies?
There is plenty you can eat gluten-free, because we make a lot ourselves in the kitchen. If you have an allergy or a dietary need, put it in the comments field with your booking or tell us when you arrive. There is a guest with a dietary need at the table almost every evening; it is no trouble for us.
Where can I find the current menu?
The full menu, with every dish and all prices, is on a page of its own.
Question not answered here? Do give us a call on 026 379 65 59. Tim and the team will be happy to help.
When may we expect you?
Book a table in a moment, or simply give us a call. We will be ready for you with something good to eat and drink.