Flore
34.2
212
Scores
28.83
Score
18.5
Gault&Millau
4.6
Google
+16 reviews
About
On the banks of the Amstel in central Amsterdam, restaurant 212 is the shared vision of owners Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot. The open kitchen is not simply a design choice — it is the heart of the entire concept. Every guest at every table has a direct line of sight to a team of around ten cooks working with evident precision, turning each meal into a live performance of craft and creativity.
The accolades speak for themselves. Gault&Millau awarded 212 an exceptional score of 18.5 out of 20, and the restaurant features in the Lekker Top 500 for 2026. When it first opened, it was immediately recognised as the Hoogste Nieuwkomer van het Jaar (Highest New Entry of the Year) in 2019. A Google rating of 4.6 across 460 reviews rounds out a picture of consistent, widely appreciated excellence.
The atmosphere balances understated elegance with a lively, contemporary edge — refined without being stiff, and engaging from the first amuse-bouche to the final course. With dinner menus priced between €258 and €328, 212 sits firmly at the top of Amsterdam's dining landscape. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch also available on Fridays and Saturdays.
Book ahead — tables at 212 are in high demand, and an evening here is one you will want to plan for.
Sleek, trendy, open-kitchen restaurant plating creative & refined dishes with international flavors.
Information
AddressAmstel 212, 1017 AH Amsterdam
Phone+31 20 334 8685
Websitewww.212.amsterdam
CuisineModern
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Team
Richard van Oostenbrugge — Eigenaar
Thomas Groot — Eigenaar
Awards
2019 Hoogste Nieuwkomer van het Jaar
18.5/20 Gault&Millau
Cityguys
"Dit restaurant pakte na opening direct een ster. Richard van Oostenbrugge en Thomas Groot staan samen met een stuk of 10 andere chefs te shinen in één van de tofste restaurants van Nederland. In 212 kijk je namelijk met alle gasten een open keuken in, waar fantastische gerechten bereid worden. Inmiddels hebben ze een 2e ster te pakken en zou culinair Nederland er niet gek van op kijken als ze er ooit 3 sterren krijgen." — Onze favoriete restaurants met een ster van Michelin in Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions
What kind of cuisine does restaurant 212 serve?
212 serves creative, refined dishes with international influences, prepared in full view of guests in an open kitchen.
How much does dinner at 212 cost?
Expect to pay between approximately €258 and €328 per person, placing 212 in the very expensive price category.
Can I make a reservation at restaurant 212?
Yes, reservations are available and strongly recommended. You can book via the restaurant's website at www.212.amsterdam.
What are the opening hours of restaurant 212?
212 is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (with lunch service). The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Where is restaurant 212 located?
The restaurant is at Amstel 212, 1017 AH Amsterdam, in the city centre.
