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Restaurant La Forca

Frankestraat 19, Haarlem 2011HT, The Netherlands (Centrum)
0031 23 5322 500
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Ranked #14 of 144 restaurants in Haarlem
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Centrum
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UK
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I visited here with colleagues of all nationalities. The food is excellent, the service is friendly and you leave smiling. My Italian colleagues are even prepared to eat here, which cannot be said of other Italian restaurants in Haarlem! Food is freshly cooked, so do not expect a fast meal. Just expect food of the highest quality, well presented and... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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45 reviews 45 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We chose this restaurant based on the tripadviser reviews and were not disappointed. The service was excellent, the waiter was putting a lot of energy in having good conversations and explaining very lively the suggestions of the day. Food was nice and according to the standards you can expect in Italy, wines were nice as well.

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See 2 more reviews by Pieeter for Haarlem
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Food, service, atmosphere all make this one of the best dining experiences in Haarlem. The standard menu is chock full of great Italian fare but the real excitement comes with the special menu (blackboard menu) that changes daily or weekly. From the freshest burrata to special pastas to truffle coated bisecta, each dish true to its special flavor and made... More

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Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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35 reviews 35 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

We ate at La Forca for 'Vegetarian Restaurant Week' last night for the first time so we had a set menu. The place is very cozy and intimate, and the food was really delicious. Lots of attention to details from the chef by using different veggies and knowing how to present them. I was pleased to see that it was... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

A boutique restaurant than specialises in custom menu choices. The blackboard menu is a delight, if not just to hear the delicious waitress pronouncing Italian dishes with her Dutch accent. I would eat here just to hear her... The ala carte menu was also good with some standard choices if the blackboard was a little too adventurous. It is a... More

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See 11 more reviews by Richard S for Haarlem
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012 via mobile

This place is seen as one of the better restaurants in Haarlem. And I love traditional Italian food. We came in a little late, around 9 pm and we had the feeling that the waitress could not get over that. Ok, let's try the carpaccio and the bruschette! What can go wrong? Well the oil used on the bruschette was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012 via mobile

The ambience of this place is cozy. It is centrally located near the main shopping district. I had the risotto whic was gluey. My colleagues had the steak and were pleased with it. The service was good. The food was just ok for the value. No menu in English is available but the server graciously explained the me u for... More

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Jasper, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

While staying in Haarlem, we were out walking in the wind and cold when we discovered the Restaurant La Forca. We had not done any advance planning on restaurants, and we felt very lucky to have stumbled across this small, cozy restaurant on a narrow street. We only speak English, and they did a good job of translating the menu.... More

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See 5 more reviews by evonders for Haarlem
Haarlem, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We were there with my wife and a friend on a quiet Wednesday evening. The place was half full and had 2 main waitresses. We were speaking English & Russian. The waitresses didn't seem to handle that very positive. I felt they stayed distant from us and only did what they needed to do. Just missed that something extra. Normal... More

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See 5 more reviews by Haitje for Haarlem
Haarlem, The Netherlands
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Italian food at it's best.. need I say more? The service is great, the food is delicious! The menu varies, and there is a daily special presented at the table. Had a superb evening, it won't be my last visit!

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