The best restaurants Maastricht

Established on the Markt since 1909, Reitz is one of the country's oldest French fry shops still in operation. For more than 110 years, people have been flocking to this little counter to order a cone of crispy French fries, topped with one of the many homemade sauces: a pure delight, greasy and delicious, and an undeniable success (expect to have to queue!). The menu is quite extensive: meatballs, meats, croquettes... everything you need to accompany your fries. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

This restaurant claims to be "the one and only mountain refuge in the Netherlands"! Although it's close to the country's highest point, it's a long way from the high mountains, so you can put away your gloves and sticks. However, the rustic mountain atmosphere is very much in evidence. Nestled in this vast border forest, the Boscafé is often crowded with regulars and the curious, especially at weekends. The cuisine here is simple but homemade, using local produce, while the owners' animals roam about.

Ten kilometers before Maastricht, Eijsden is the first town on the road from Liège. Aon't Bat takes its name from its location "on the banks" of the Meuse, an exceptional situation to be enjoyed on the terrace (which has several times won the award for best terrace in Limburg!) on fine days. The establishment has been in existence for almost 120 years! First as a café, then as a restaurant, it now offers a wide range of brasserie cuisine: from fish and sandwiches to mussels and meat dishes, there's something for everyone.