Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s culinary reputation has grown from strength to strength with innovative eateries and multi-cultural menus across the city. Michelin has long been a sign of gastronomic excellence, and Amsterdam has some 23 star-awarded restaurants to its name. These range from iconic 19th-century institutions, like the White Room, to cutting-edge restaurants, such as Spectrum. Treat yourself to a world-class meal in one of the 10 best Michelin-star restaurants.

Spectrum

From its glitzy base in the scenic Waldorf Astoria, Spectrum is one of Amsterdam’s Michelin-starred restaurants that was awarded 2 prestigious stars. Master chef Sidney Schutte brings an Asian flair to his dishes after cutting his teeth at Hong Kong’s distinguished Amber. The result is an impeccable blend of Dutch and international flavours, with colourful dishes that look as impressive as they taste. This is as fine as dining gets in the city, with elegant dishes like cuttlefish lacquered with coffee and herring with miso cinnamon cream. Price per person for a full meal is around €200 per person.

RON Gastrobar

Bringing the high art of haute cuisine back down to earth, Ron Blaauw‘s RON Gastrobar is renowned for its laid-back atmosphere. Trendy industrial touches may give it a modern edge, but the food can speak for itself. It’s all about flavourful food with a playful touch, whether that’s a mouth-watering dry-aged steak with marrow or fish and chips in the form of expertly barbecued turbot. It’s become a staple of the local food scene in part because it’s one of the most affordable Michelin star restaurants in Amsterdam. Meals here cost between €30 and €190 per person.

The White Room

A stalwart of Amsterdam’s fine dining scene, Jacob Jan Boerma‘s the White Room is also one of the city’s oldest restaurants. While the cuisine is strikingly modern, guests benefit from the restaurant’s regal setting where clean whites, golds and silvers shine in splendid 19th-century interiors. The menu has a locally sourced ethos with global inspirations that isn’t short on flavour, from the chef’s exquisite champagne beurre blanc to ingenious pairings of porcini with cacao. A meal here ranges from €31 to €91 per person.

Yamazato

Amsterdam’s premier Japanese restaurant exudes traditional kaiseki charm. The impeccable Japanese design with a minimalist and modernist aesthetic makes for a peaceful and ornamental experience. Executive chef Masanori Tomikawa has worked at the restaurant since 1983, climbing the ranks from porter to Michelin star. Expect incredibly-marbled sirloin, expertly prepared tuna sashimi and a range of delectable, zingy pickles as one of the 8 fine courses. Eating here costs approximately from €85 to €115 per person. Wine and sake pairings transport you to the leafy courts of Kyoto in this corner of Amsterdam.

De Kas

De Kas is one of Amsterdam’s most intriguing Michelin gems set in the serene 17th-century Park Frankendael. As they grow their own vegetables and herbs, the restaurant’s garden-to-plate philosophy is just the beginning. Its organic menu holds not only a Michelin star but also a green star for sustainability. Influenced by the changing seasons, enjoy flavour combinations like Jerusalem artichokes with dashi beurre blanc and steak tartare with leek oil. It’s also one of the highly recommended cheap Michelin star restaurants in Amsterdam, with 3-course menus starting at just €41.50 perperson.

Sinne

More relaxed and unassuming than your traditional Michelin restaurant, that all ends when you see the food. Sinne’s menu takes inspiration from the East via the West, with a trendy open-view kitchen and excellent price points. While show-stoppers like lobster and veal steak may take centre stage, chef Alexander Ioannou boasts an elaborate but exacting style that lets the flavours sing. Dinners can get busy, so look for lunchtime specials if you’re after a more subdued experience. Expect to pay between €39 and €87 per diner here.

Restaurant 212

One of the trendiest new establishments in Amsterdam, Restaurant 212 is the brainchild of Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot of Bord’eau. This new venture soon gained the pair 2 Michelin stars, thanks to its inventive yet classically crafted menu. An average meal here costs around €56 per person. This inventiveness is apparent in unique flavour combinations, like oyster ice cream, an ingenious mix that needs to be tried. Its intimacy and showmanship work through a no-table ethos as you sit around the open kitchen overlooking the creativity as it happens.

MOS

Holding the fort for Amsterdam’s creative French cuisine, MOS is a canal-side treat. Located in the heart of City Marina IJdock, the seafood experience is bookended by scenic sailing yachts and a waterfront ambience. Chef Egon van Hoof exerts great technical expertise and provides fine vegetarian alternatives that go toe-to-toe with the standard menu. Average meals are priced at around €66 per person here. Highlights include Thai-inspired cod curry with shiitake mushrooms and marinated radishes, as well as an expertly cooked monkfish with Morcilla truffles.

RIJKS®

Set in the grand interiors of the Rijksmuseum‘s Philips Wing, RIJKS has the privilege of being surrounded by priceless artworks. Chef Joris Bijdendijk adheres to local and sustainable food sourcing ethics to deliver an imaginative menu seeped in Dutch creativity. Both lunch and dinner menus are available as set courses or à la carte. Some of the standouts include millefeuille of beetroot with Tomasu beurre blanc, lemon-butter mussels and incredible grass-fed steak. Expect to pay €46 to €91 per person for a meal here.

Last update: 1 August, 2023. Originally, this content recommended the place “Le Restaurant”, as of 1 June, 2023, it will stop its current activity in Frans Halsstraat.