Syr

Utrecht


In an unfussy, effortlessly relaxed cafe atmosphere, Syr serves reliably delicious Middle Eastern food with a European fusion twist, cooked and served by refugees who have escaped Syria's tragic civil war.


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2. Universiteitsmuseum

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3. Miffy Museum

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4. Centraal Museum

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8. Pandhof

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