12 Best Michelin-Star Restaurants in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s food scene is one of the reasons I keep coming back. As a committed foodie, I’m always chasing out the best dining spots a destination has to offer, and this city rewards that habit well.

I’ve narrowed this guide down to 12: the five two-star restaurants the city currently has, and a curated seven from its one-star scene, chosen for having a real story to tell rather than just a rating to their name.

💡 Worth knowing: these restaurants are small and in demand. Book well in advance, some take reservations a month or more out, and check each restaurant’s own site for the most current booking window.

👀 At a glance

🗺️ Map of the best Michelin-star restaurants in Amsterdam

Use my map below to see where these restaurants are located.

⭐⭐ Two Michelin stars

Amsterdam doesn’t have any three-star restaurants, so these five represent the top of the city’s fine dining scene.

1. Flore

Flore pairs two Michelin stars with a Green Star for sustainability, a combination only a handful of restaurants in the world can claim.

It’s set inside Hotel de l’Europe, and the evening starts in the kitchen itself, where diners are introduced to the ingredients before moving through to the intimate, nature-inspired dining room.

Head chef Bas van Kranen works almost entirely with biodynamic growers and has dropped dairy from the kitchen altogether, a constraint that’s pushed his cooking towards a clean, minimalist style with a distinctly Japanese sense of restraint.

Dutch produce runs through the menu throughout, used in ways that feel inventive rather than showy.

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2. Ciel Bleu

Perched at the top of the Okura Hotel, Ciel Bleu has held its two stars since 2007, and the skyline views alone would justify a visit. The dining room is fresh and bright, with sumptuous velvet-upholstered chairs that make it easy to settle in for the evening.

International flavours form the backbone of the menu, backed by a serious wine list and a front-of-house team the Michelin inspectors themselves describe as “intriguing,” a word that’s stuck ever since. Expect to be surprised, in the best possible way.

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3. Aan de Poel

Out in Amstelveen, Aan de Poel pairs a striking lakeside setting, floral displays, copper lighting, a room full of natural light, with technically precise cooking from chef Stefan van Sprang. It’s a full sensory experience, and his skill shows through in every course.

The sommelier here is one of the best in the region, and the wine pairings are worth trusting completely rather than trying to second-guess. It’s a trek out from the city centre, but one this list rates as well worth making.

4. Restaurant 212

Housed in one of the city’s classic canal houses, Restaurant 212 puts an open kitchen at the centre of the room for a sense of real drama. It’s framed by slick, contemporary decor with clean lines and a few quirky details thrown in.

Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot run the kitchen between them. Their flavour combinations are simple on paper and anything but in practice, pulling in ingredients from well beyond the Netherlands with no real restraint.

👉 It’s one of the more theatrical dining experiences on this list.

5. Vinkeles

Vinkeles was awarded a second star in 2023, and it’s held onto both since. The building has a layered history of its own: it once provided community housing for Catholic residents of the city, before becoming the charitable institution’s bakery, which is where the restaurant takes its name.

Every dish here is well-balanced and carefully judged, showing off classic technique, global ingredients and modern creativity all at once.

Vegetarian menus are available, but for meat and fish eaters, the liver, pigeon and turbot dishes are the ones worth planning your visit around.

⭐ One Michelin star

Seven from the city’s one-star scene, each chosen for having something distinctive to offer.

6. De Kas

De Kas has been a beacon of sustainable dining for over two decades, growing around 300 varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs on site and on a nearby farm.

The restaurant itself is housed in a beautifully restored greenhouse, all glass and iron, which sets the tone before the food even arrives.

Having so much fresh produce on hand means almost nothing goes to waste: excess artichoke, for example, gets turned into a silkily textured cream that finishes off an already accomplished dish.

👉 On a sunny day, ask for a table on the terrace.

7. Lars Amsterdam

Out in Houthavens, Lars Amsterdam pairs unbroken water views with a rooftop garden that feeds directly into chef Lars Scharp’s Green Menu. 

He keeps one eye on classic French technique and the other firmly on the modern world, which shows up as a new take on traditional flavour combinations.

Expect food that photographs as well as it tastes, and an industrial-chic dining room that still manages to feel warm rather than cold. Three menus are on offer, from the Green Menu to a full Exclusive tasting journey.

8. Bolenius

Bolenius moved to a new home in Rembrandtpark in 2026, and its focus on hyperlocal, kitchen-garden produce and outstanding plant-based cooking has moved right along with it. 

It was the first restaurant in the Netherlands to be awarded a Michelin Green Star, back in 2021.

The head chef has a light touch throughout, letting freshly harvested vegetables and a firm focus on Dutch ingredients do most of the talking. Expect intense flavours and Dutch tradition, with the plant-based menu the clear highlight.

9. Yamazato

Yamazato was the first kaiseki restaurant outside Japan to earn a Michelin star, back in 2002, and it’s held onto it ever since. The Owan soup, made with white fish, is the house speciality and a good way to understand what the kitchen does best.

Kimono-clad staff, a Japanese-style garden and carefully composed interiors heighten the sense of occasion

 Flavours throughout are fresh and precise, with a silky texture that runs through most of the menu.

10. MOS

Perched at the very tip of the IJdock, MOS pairs a dramatic river setting with creative French cuisine from chef Egon van Hoof, who isn’t afraid of unusual combinations but never loses sight of balance.

The dining room matches the ambition: dark woods, jewel-like light fittings, and chairs upholstered in duck-egg velvet.

The terrace tables are the most sought-after in the house, with the river views to match, though the interior is every bit as much of a draw when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

11. Bougainville

Perched on the third floor of the boutique Hotel TwentySeven, Bougainville looks straight out over Dam Square, one of the more striking dining rooms on this list simply for its vantage point. The atmosphere is polished but not stiff, with a warm buzz to the room.

Chef Tim Golsteijn’s menu leans European at its core but pulls in global flavours without apology, Thai green curry and za’atar sit comfortably alongside classic French technique.

Both prix fixe and à la carte options are available, and the wine pairings are worth the upgrade.

12. Sinne

The smoked celeriac at Sinne is worth the booking on its own: barbecue-grilled slices paired with a perfect Hollandaise, egg, truffle shavings and a garlic sauce. 

This De Pijp restaurant has held its star since 2015, and the open kitchen lets you watch the whole process play out in front of you.

The wine list is a real strength too, with a sommelier who clearly takes pleasure in guiding guests through it. Book early, tables here go fast.

🍽️ FAQs

Are there any three Michelin star restaurants in Amsterdam?

No. The Netherlands’ only three-star restaurants, De Librije and Inter Scaldes, are in Zwolle and Kruiningen respectively, both well outside Amsterdam.

What is a Michelin Green Star?

It’s a separate award recognising restaurants leading the way on sustainability, alongside their food quality rating. Three of the restaurants on this list, De Kas, Lars Amsterdam and Bolenius, hold one, as does Flore in the two-star tier.

How far in advance should I book a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam?

As far as you can. Tables at the busiest of these, especially Flore and Ciel Bleu, go quickly, and a month’s notice is a sensible minimum for weekend visits.

Are there other Michelin-starred restaurants in Amsterdam worth knowing about?

Yes, this list is a curated 12 rather than a complete one. Four other one-star restaurants didn’t make the final cut but are still well worth booking:

• Zoldering: one of the city’s best wine lists in a relaxed bistro setting.
• Ratatouille Food & Wine: out in Haarlem, playful and inventive.
• The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma: the opulent dining room inside the historic Anantara Krasnapolsky hotel on Dam Square.
• Cheval Blanc: out in Heemstede, a strong dessert menu.

Should I tip at these restaurants if I’m visiting from the US?

Yes, but far less than you would at home. Dutch service staff are paid a living wage, so tipping is a gesture rather than an expectation. 10% is generous even at this level, and most locals simply round up the bill.

An American-style 20% isn’t expected anywhere in Amsterdam, fine dining included.

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