Pelusa opened in Noord in 2023 as a community-focused spot where fire takes center stage. Owner and chef Steven Andeweg runs a fire-driven kitchen here: many dishes are prepared over an open fire. This not only adds flavor and aroma but also sets the rhythm in the kitchen. The coals and flames form the foundation around which everything else is built.
The concept is clearly based on the idea of a gastropub. You don’t just come here for a meal; you’re just as likely to come for a good glass of beer or cider at the bar. Pelusa was specifically designed as a combination of a restaurant and a beer and cider bar, making it ideal for both a full-course dinner and a casual drink with a few small plates on the side.
The drink menu is remarkably extensive, especially when it comes to beer and cider. Instead of just standard beers, the emphasis is on variety. Added to that is a selection of natural and low-intervention wines. The kitchen and the bar are so well-coordinated that your dish almost automatically calls for something specific in your glass—whether that’s a full-bodied beer, a crisp cider, or a glass of natural wine.
The drink menu is remarkably extensive, especially when it comes to beer and cider.
Anyone who follows Noord even a little bit can see that Pelusa has now firmly established itself in the neighborhood. The combination of an open fire, sustainable products, and a strong focus on beer and cider makes it a distinctive spot in the local culinary scene.