The favorite and new Michelin restaurants in the Netherlands in 2026
Michelin Star Awards Day is here again! All-time favorite De Librije retains its three stars. And once again, many new (and hardworking) restaurants have been added: two new two-star restaurants, seven new one-star restaurants, and ten new Bib Gourmands. Well done, Dutch hospitality industry! Time to add to the bucket list again. These are the new and favorite Michelin restaurants in the Netherlands for 2026.
There is reason to celebrate in Zwolle again this year, as De Librije retains the three Michelin stars the restaurant has held since 2004. That is, of course, well-deserved, but certainly not a given following the passing of Jonnie Boer. Thérèse Boer and chef Nelson Tanate accepted the stars. With this, De Librije remains the only restaurant in the Netherlands with three Michelin stars in 2026.
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Azurite, Delft
Perhaps not yet known by name, but the chef is certainly no stranger to the gastronomy world: Mario Ridder. Azurite is his new, very personal restaurant in the Huis van Delft. The setting is remarkable: wood, glass, and concrete, a wine collection of some 12.000 bottles, and a chef's table for up to eight guests.
SUIS, Schin op Geul
Here too, a well-known chef in a new location. After his departure from La Butte aux Bois, Ralf Berendsen once again demonstrates that he belongs among the Dutch elite. The foundation is classic French, but with a free interpretation. Soumia Berendsen provides the personal, relaxed service.
New last year, confirmed this year: Create and GEMLast year they were on the list of newcomers, but this year they are back again. Create by Guido Braeken in Eijsden and GEM. by Soenil Bahadoer in Gemert both retain their two stars.
Kudos to the incredibly hard-working hospitality industry, where we love to spend time. This year, seven new restaurants have been awarded one Michelin star:
Nassau | Groningen | Chef Christian de Vries
Wild Atelier | Hoog Soeren | Chef Jonathan Zandbergen
Roseweed | Kortgene | chefs Noëmie Haentjens and Ferdy van Rijswijk
With Sidney | Loenen aan de Vecht | Chef Sidney Heinze
De Cuijt | Mierlo | chefs Yukyung Lee and Koen van Weert
Ambrosia | Valkenburg | Chef Sven Nijenhuis
The Epiphany | Veeningen | chef Jarno Eggen
A few to keep a close eye on. At Ambrozijn, you dine in a former Reformed church at the foot of the Cauberg. De Cuijt combines a Dutch base with French techniques and a Korean touch. And Wild Atelier is located at Hotel De Echoput, so it's perfect for a night away on the Veluwe.
In addition to stars, Michelin is also awarding a number of individual prizes this year:
Opening of the Year | Restaurant Luwte, Groningen
Sommelier of the Year | Matthijs Vrancken & Nouri Haj Romdhane, Brut172 (Reijmerstok)
Service Award | Chateau Neercanne, Maastricht
Young Chef Award | Noëmie Haentjens and Ferdy van Rijswijk, Roseweed (Kortgene)
So for Rozewied, 2026 is a double celebration: a star and an award.
Who lost their star? Every year there is also a loss. In 2026, Daalder, De Juwelier, and Da Vinci, among others, will lose their Michelin stars. In addition, several starred restaurants closed their doors last year, including Fitzgerald in Rotterdam and Flicka in Kerkdriel. Sense recently continued as New Sense, with a more accessible concept without a star.
Being good for the planet and being a good cook deserves recognition, but the Green Michelin Star no longer exists. Michelin discontinued the award this summer, which had been presented since 2020 to restaurants that excel in sustainability. As a result, the 23 Dutch restaurants with a Green Star lose it.
Instead, Michelin launched Mindful Voices in June. This is a platform that does not award restaurants, but shines a spotlight on people doing innovative work in gastronomy, hospitality, and wine. In the Netherlands, fourteen chefs from twelve restaurants have been selected, including Jef Schuur (Bij Jef, Den Hoorn), Kees Meinderts (Mearkas, Eastermar), Emile van der Staak (De Nieuwe Winkel, Nijmegen), Bas van Kranen (Flore, Amsterdam), Edwin Soumang (ONE, Roermond), and Nelson Tanate (De Librije, Zwolle).
No longer new, but still worth recommending, and exactly the places you shouldn't miss. Our golden oldies among Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the Netherlands:
't Nonnetje | Harderwijk
Spectrum | Amsterdam
Amarone | Rotterdam
Rhine view | Doornenburg
Studio | Maastricht
Marrees | Weert
Inter Scaldes | Kruiningen
Noble Kitchen hot now NAMI | Cromvoirt
Each and every one of these establishments has displayed a Michelin star on its facade for years, and that certainly deserves a place of its own.
A Bib Gourmand is an entry in the Michelin Guide for restaurants offering excellent value for money. For a relatively reasonable price, you can enjoy culinary delights there. The Netherlands currently has 77, and these ten will be new in 2026:
FuLu Mandarin | Amsterdam
Utage Sake Bar | Amsterdam
Boon & De Koot | Amsterdam
Bistro Toast | Amstelveen
Brasserie Bruis | Haarlem
ORA | Taverna & Bar | Breda
Ramen Kitanoya | The Hague
Bistro Luux | Weert
Wine Farmer | Zwolle
dokjard Groningen
Remarkable: Amsterdam is getting no fewer than three added this year.
