This bistro run by Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot – the duo behind Restaurant 212 – is decidedly of the old school. The chefs greet you warmly as you step inside this vintage spot on bustling Utrechtsestraat. Taking centre stage, the open kitchen lends the restaurant its lively pace. An entirely à la carte menu showcases the flair of French cooking in dishes that are refreshingly straightforward. These range from traditional pâté en croûte to crisp veal sweetbreads paired with briny seaweed, bright apple and a frothy eel jus. De Juwelier delivers good, honest dining pleasure without unnecessary frills – and at excellent value for money.