Grand Café Bourgogne
15.04
Merlet
Michelin history · 2023 ★ 2024 ★ 2025 ★
Scores
28.43
Score
17
Gault&Millau
4.6
Google
4
We're Smart
−0.1
About
Nestled at the edge of the Schoorl dunes, Merlet occupies a classic building whose thoughtfully modern interior sets the tone for what follows on the plate. Chef Marco Helsloot leads a kitchen rooted in modern cuisine, weaving tableside preparations into the menu to create a sense of theatre and genuine connection between kitchen and guest.
The accolades speak to consistent excellence: a Michelin star, a 17/20 from Gault&Millau, four We're Smart radishes recognising vegetable-forward cooking, a place in the 2026 Lekker Top 500, and a Google rating of 4.7 across more than 700 reviews.
The team behind these achievements is as decorated as the restaurant itself. Merlet has received the Young Chef of the Year title in both 2017 and 2025, and the Sommelier of the Year title in 2007. Sommelier Jeffrey van der Beek, maître Rein Denneman, and sous-chefs Denny Ranzijn and Thijs Stekelenburg form a cohesive brigade around Helsloot — attentive, warm, and deeply professional.
At a price range of €125 to €175 per person, Merlet is a destination worth the journey — a restaurant where a magnificent natural setting and award-winning gastronomy combine into something genuinely memorable.
Book your table at Merlet and let the Schoorl dunes provide the backdrop for one of the Netherlands' most celebrated dining experiences.
Bright rooms & suites, some with balconies, in a polished boutique hotel offering a pool & dining.
Information
AddressDuinweg 15, 1871 AC Schoorl
Phone+31 72 509 3644
Websitewww.merlet.nl
CuisineModern
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Team
Denny Ranzijn — Sous-Chef
Jeffrey van der Beek — Sommelier
Marco Helsloot — Chef
Rein Denneman — Maître
Thijs Stekelenburg — Sous-Chef
Awards
2025 Jonge Chef van het Jaar
2017 Jonge Chef van het Jaar
2007 Sommelier van het Jaar
17.0/20 Gault&Millau
Frequently asked questions
What type of cuisine does Merlet serve?
Merlet serves modern cuisine crafted by chef Marco Helsloot, with a notable emphasis on vegetable-forward dishes and interactive tableside preparations.
How much does dinner at Merlet cost?
Expect to pay between €125 and €175 per person.
What awards has Merlet received?
Merlet holds one Michelin star and a 17/20 Gault&Millau score. The restaurant has also received four We're Smart radishes, features in the 2026 Lekker Top 500, and has a 4.7 Google rating (707 reviews). It has additionally been awarded Young Chef of the Year in 2017 and 2025, and Sommelier of the Year in 2007.
Where is Merlet located?
Merlet is at Duinweg 15, 1871 AC Schoorl, at the foot of the Schoorl dunes in North Holland.
Can I make a reservation at Merlet?
Yes, reservations can be made through the restaurant's website at www.merlet.nl.
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