Michelin-starred restaurants in Rotterdam

Rotterdam boasts an impressive selection of one-star Michelin restaurants. Here’s a rundown of them:

• Joelia – Located in the Hilton Rotterdam, Chef Sofiane Bons serves modern French cuisine in a chic, urban setting. Here you taste sophistication in every detail. In 2024, Sofiane was awarded the title of "Young Chef of the Year."
• The Millèn – Led by Chef and owner Wim Severein, this restaurant combines local ingredients with surprising combinations, all set within the iconic Rotterdam Marriott Hotel.
• Amarone – This restaurant blends classic French cuisine with subtle Japanese influences. Amarone has held a Michelin star since 2006.
• Zeezout – A seafood restaurant in the Scheepvaartkwartier, where Chef Patrick 't Hart transforms fresh fish and seafood into refined dishes with a creative twist.

Rotterdam's restaurants with two Michelin stars show that Rotterdam is a place for ultimate culinary experiences on an international level. A must-visit for foodies!

Below you can find all the restaurants with two Michelin stars:

• Fred, led by chef Fred Mustert, serves classic French cuisine with its own twist.
• Restaurant FG - François Geurds is the only restaurant in the Netherlands with a taste laboratory and ensures the best quality on your plate and in the glass.
• Parkheuvel was the first Dutch restaurant to receive three stars in 2002. After being taken over by current chef Erik van Loo, the restaurant had to prove itself again to the testers of the Michelin Guide and went down to one star in 2006 (Michelin stars 2007). Since 2009, it has possessed two stars.

• At restaurant Rotonde you can enjoy plant-based creations with local vegetables, grains, fruits and mushrooms. Everything revolves around circular gastronomy, focusing on provenance and waste minimization.
• At restaurant Tres, everything revolves around sustainability and refinement. In the intimate cellar beneath the Entrepot Building, chefs Michael van der Kroft and Emy Koster create an 18-course menu using local ingredients and global techniques. Their dedication to circular gastronomy, with minimal waste and seasonal produce, earned Tres a Green Michelin Star.

For a trip outside of Rotterdam, you can also visit the following starred restaurants:

• Perceel in Capelle aan den IJssel has been around since 2010, where Chef Jos Grootscholten and his team base their dishes on the seasons, with most herbs and edible flowers coming from their own herb and flower garden next to the restaurant.
• 't Ganzenest in Rijswijk has been awarded a Michelin star since 2022. Since 2023, Erik Tas is one of the 25 passionate chefs within Les Patrons Cuisinier.