Restaurants HISTORIC TAVERNS ST. PETRUS Next to the Church of Saint Peter you’ll find the comfortable terrace of Saint Peter’s Inn. The fitting name as well as the furnishings seem to have borrowed much from the church next door, but in a modern fashion. A priest delivers a sermon from his pulpit in the middle of the room and on the left hand side of the restaurant you could confess to the greed which is bound to overwhelm you when looking at the excellent menu. The same owner runs Taverne Paulus next door.QM-8, Gelderstraat 1, Hilvarenbeek, tel. (+31) 135 05 21 66, www.petrus-paulus.nl. Open 08:00 - 22:00. (€25 - 30). AUBW
ICE CREAM INTERMEZZO If you want to taste the most delicious, home made ice cream in the city, then look no further than Intermezzo. Unfortunately, the clean and sleek salon on Heuvelring is only open for a few months every year, but in the spring and summer local Tilburgers queue up here for the Italian-style frosty stuff. You’ll find flavours like grandma’s apple pie and white chocolate as well as ciambella, fruitella and green apple. Most customers take their ice cream cones with them.QD-2, Heuvering 31, tel. (+31) 135 44 89 22, www.intermezzotilburg.nl. Open 12:00 - 22:00. (€1 - 5). JGBS
INDONESIAN DE KLEINE INDO The décor borrows heavily from traditional Indonesian furnishings, but with a modern twist. The window sills are covered in Wajang dolls, the tables are set with bamboo placemats and, true to tradition, the staff wear sarongs. The food’s authentically Indonesian, prepared the way old Javan women might, but in a professional manner. Several types of satay form the core of this traditional menu and typically Indonesian drinks like klappa muda (rose syrup) and tjendol (coconut milk) are also served here.QI-5, Professor Romeinstraat 19, tel. (+31) 135 81 29 90, www. dekleine-indo.nl. Open 16:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Tue. (€11 - 16). TUS
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GEMBER & SEREH You can order your food as spicy as you like it at the Gember & Sereh Indonesian speciality restaurant, but you’re personally responsible for any pain and discomfort should your burning tongue and watering eyes cause you any problems. The tables aren’t pushed together due to lack of space like at many restaurants. Instead, a large room full of tables and chairs with high backs help keep your conversations private. Recommended. QD-3, Heuvel 3, tel. (+31) 135 36 05 85, www.gembersereh.nl. Open 16:00 - 22:00. Closed Tue. (€17 - 22). JGBS
INTERNATIONAL DE KIEVITSHOEVE More than a century ago farmer Peerke van de Staak established a pub miles from the city centre of Tilburg. A hundred year later this establishment is now called ‘Reeshof’s Livingroom’ after the surrounding estate. Some of the main courses sound a bit pretentious like the caramelized duck breast and Iberico pork roulaux (rolls) and the chef hasn’t put much effort into the kids’ menu. Unfortunately, the staff aren’t very capable either and our food was served lukewarm. All told, in spite of its excellent location, the beautiful building and terrace, this place could use some improvement.QF-4, Nijkerkstraat 1, tel. (+31) 135 70 51 05, www.dekievitshoeve.nl. Open 11:00 24:00. (€18 - 22). TB DE ROOI PANNEN There are nearly 8,000 students at De Rooij Pannen, one of the largest education centres for the hospitality industry in Holland. No less than five different restaurants as well as a hotel have been established in a distinctive old convent, where the students learn the skills of their professions in a practical setting. Don’t worry therefore, if a teacher turns up to correct your waiter if he makes a mistake. Fortunately the food that reaches your table has already been deemed fit for human consumption in the kitchen and everything that ends up on your plate tastes superb. All of this is available for only a fraction of the price you’d pay in a comparable restaurant. It is, however, closed during school holidays.QI-5, Dr. Ahausstraat 1, tel. (+31) 135 95 56 50, www.derooipannen.nl. Open 12:00 - 13:30 & 17:3019:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Open 12:00 - 13:30, 17:30 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. (€15 - 20). THAULGW DE SPAARBANK This historic art nouveau national monument from 1910 is an ode to architecturally better times. Today people can enjoy it with lunch or dinner at De Spaarbank which is decorated by historic details like a bank vault, a period chandelier, a fire place, a nostalgic train seat and, best of all, many wonderful stained-glass windows. There’s a large selection of beers available.QB-2, Noordstraat 125, tel. (+31) 135 43 83 31, www.stadscafedespaarbank.nl. Open 10:30 - 24:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. (€16 - 21). TJ6UEGBW tilburg.inyourpocket.com