Bistro Aragosta menu overview
Located in the heart of Leeuwarden, Bistro Aragosta presents a thoughtfully curated menu for 2025 that celebrates seasonal ingredients and sophisticated flavor pairings. This elegant dining spot invites food lovers to indulge in a variety of starters, mains, desserts, and exclusive specials that reflect both local and international culinary inspirations.
Starters
Begin your gastronomic journey with exquisite starters that combine classic techniques and fresh, vibrant ingredients. The Escargots are a standout, featuring tender wijngaardslakken bathed in fragrant garlic and herb butter. For an indulgent smoked delight, the Anguille fumée pairs warm smoked eel with creamy sauerkraut and a smoked beurre blanc sauce, offering a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Vegetarian diners will appreciate the Risotto aux truffes, a classic Italian risotto enhanced with fresh seasonal truffles sourced from Umbrian forests.
Mains
The main courses offer a luxurious selection that showcases the finest in regional and seasonal produce. Meat lovers will relish the Dry-aged dunne lende, a succulent entrecote from Friesland’s black Angus beef, aged for at least 30 days to intensify flavor, complemented by garden-fresh vegetables and a rich green pepper jus. Seafood aficionados can delight in the Risotto met kreeft, featuring creamy risotto combined with luscious lobster and a savory lobster jus finished with Beaufort cheese. For a simpler yet refined option, the Lauwwarme kreeft met truffelmayonaise presents warm lobster enhanced by an aromatic truffle mayonnaise. The indulgent Kreeft thermidor is a true classic, with lobster bathed in a creamy mustard sauce and gratinéed with Gruyère cheese to golden perfection.
Desserts
Conclude your meal with elegantly crafted desserts that balance sweet and savory notes. The Aragosta-plank offers a curated selection of cheeses from Friesland, France, and Italy, sourced from fromagerie Abraham Kef, perfect for cheese connoisseurs seeking depth and variety. For a refined palate, the Tarte au pistache combines white chocolate and pistachio with a subtle drizzle of Aceto Balsamico, delivering a delicate harmony of creamy and tangy flavors.
Drinks and specials
Bistro Aragosta offers a refined beverage list including carefully selected wines, beers, and non-alcoholic options that pair exquisitely with each course. The attentive sommelier can recommend perfect matches to elevate your dining experience. While the menu highlights seasonal dishes such as scallops, goose liver, langoustines, lamb, wild game, and poultry, as well as locally sourced asparagus from Fryslân, the specials often reflect the freshest market finds, ensuring a unique and memorable meal every visit.
Key highlights
- Seasonal gastronomy showcasing local ingredients with international flair.
- Luxurious seafood and meat prepared with finesse and creativity.
- Sophisticated cheese and dessert selections to delight your palate.
