Wedding venue
Restaurant De Gouden Karper
up to 70 guestsfrom €5,200
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About the venue
Restaurant De Gouden Karper sits on the Nieuwe Rijn in Leiden, with large windows over the canal and a kitchen that serves a fixed five-course tasting menu for weddings rather than an extensive buffet. The restaurant has only fourteen tables, so a wedding here always stays a small, intimate gathering.
The dining room seats 70 to 100 guests and can be booked exclusively for the whole restaurant. Chef-owner Bram Kuiper usually replies within two days, works without an in-house DJ but allows a couple to bring their own DJ or duo, and pours wine paired with each course of the menu.
Highlights
Venue type
- Restaurant
Ceremony
- Civil ceremony possible
Food
- In-house catering
Drinks & bar
- Staffed bar on site
- Alcohol allowed
Music & sound
- Sound system on site
Recommendations
6 recommendations“Fourteen tables, no more, and that made our wedding of ninety guests feel just full enough without it feeling like a big hall. The view over the Nieuwe Rijn during dinner was beautiful.”
“Bram tailored the five-course tasting menu to what we like, with wine paired to each course. He replied within two days to all our questions beforehand.”
“We had the whole restaurant booked exclusively, so no other diners watching. Our own DJ was simply allowed to play, that wasn't certain in advance and we were glad it worked out.”
“The reception area at the entrance gave a nice moment for drinks before everyone sat down at the table. Service was professional, though serving five courses did take a whole evening.”
“Seventy guests at the table by the large windows, with the canal right in front. One of my favourite photos of the whole day was taken exactly there.”
“We spoke English with some of the guests and that was no problem for the staff. Only downside: parking near the Nieuwe Rijn is difficult, factor that into your planning.”
Location
Nieuwe Rijn 22 · Leiden