It is already the second location for Mark van Kessel, owner of Pinchobar De Zwarte Vosch on the Utrecht Oudegracht. The younger sister De Rode Vosch is a breath of fresh air from the sometimes monotonous range of newly opened restaurants in the city (sorry). Why? Because the main focus of De Rode Vosch is the Australian food culture.

You'll find distinctive Australian dishes on the menu - ostrich, kangaroo and crocodile, really, complemented by a selection of fish, lamb and beef if the first three are a bit too... Original for you. But still: you are selling yourself short. Try it and you will be surprised. We tried all three and man, how delicious. Don't expect large portions, but that's okay: this way De Rode Vosch can keep these special dishes affordable. The dishes are of course accompanied by wines and beer from Australia and New Zealand. There are over 40 wines to choose from and I think there was even a Tasmanian wine on the menu. What do you mean such an extensive collection? Because wine tastings are given on the first floor of De Rode Vosch! All the wines to choose from are displayed here: worth a look even if you don't do a tasting.

The looks of De Rode Vosch are also original (hooray). The historic building dates from 1619 and over the years the old elements have been preserved, such as a beautiful old fireplace in the middle of the ground floor and beautiful stained glass. We thought the Australian references were completely fine, but maybe someone else thinks differently. Can. Mag. And, last but not least, the service was truly Australian.

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Already a second establishment for Mark van Kessel, the owner of Pinchobar De Zwarte Vosch on Oudegracht; its younger sister De Rode Vosch is truly a fresh breath into the somewhat monotonous themes of the other recently opened restaurants in Utrecht. Because the main focus of the restaurant is Australia.
One can find all the Australian staples on the menu - ostrich, kangaroo and crocodile; accompanied by a selection of fish, lamb or beef dish - shall the three first mentioned meats be too bold for you. But believe me, it would be a mistake to miss out. We tried all three and loved it. The portions are somewhat smaller but satisfactory so that the prices of the unique meals can be affordable. They are completed by an extensive selection of Australian and New Zealand wines and beers. There are over 40 types of wines to choose from, I think I spotted a Tasmanian wine on the menu as well. The wide range is due to the fact that the first floor of the Red Vosch is dedicated to wine tasting and one can see all the wines displayed on one of the walls.

The setting of the restaurant is in my opinion compared to none. The history of the building dates back to 1619 and has been restored to keep all the old features such as a stunning fireplace in the middle of the ground floor or beautiful stained glass all throughout. The Australian decor was not disturbing to me, given the historical background of the house, but it may be questioned by others.

Last but not least, the service is attentive and friendly which topped up our experience. I am definitely going back, if nothing else for a nice glass of Heartland wine from Langhorne Creek.

Thanks Michaela!