The concept can be captured in three words: creative, outspoken, close to the essence. TOET works with Mediterranean classics and an Italian twist: think gnocchi with lobster, langoustine carpaccio, grissini with mortadella and anchovy mayo. No frills, but taste with conviction. The address, right across from the RAI, makes it a logical place for business lunches, pre-dinner or post-dinner drinks and dinners that are allowed to run out.
The space (interior by King Kongs) looks modern and warm - light wood tones, generous bar, open sightlines. By day, TOET feels like a sunny city room; by night, the vibe shifts to energetic restaurant with a bar that keeps up. The tone is Trump relative, but even more contemporary; exactly that makes it a worthy second installment.
TOET is more than "new to RAI." Its location gives it a mix of audience: conference attendees, local residents, Zuidas diners walking into the Rivierenbuurt. The map is built on sharing and eating through: a rhythm of bites, primi and secondi that invites you to slide and share. Wine list? Fresh Mediterranean, with plenty of depth for classics at the table. Reservations are via their own site; opening early July is attached, with address and name already on the facade.
"TOET feels like summer on a plate - light, vibrant and seasoned just right."
The promise of TOET: accessible elegance. A place where the cuisine sets the tone and the bar extends the evening. Ideal for those who appreciate Trump but fancy a Europaplein variant with Mediterranean schwung.