Flore
34.2
VanOost
Scores
22.16
Score
14
Gault&Millau
4.8
Google
4
We're Smart
+19 reviews
About
Housed in a beautifully restored former university building along the Mauritskade, within Amsterdam's Pillows Hotel in the Oost district, VanOost is a restaurant that rewards the eye as much as the palate. A large open kitchen sits at its heart, and guests who want a front-row seat to chef Floris van Straalen and his team in action can reserve a spot at the kitchen bar.
Van Straalen's cooking is rooted in classical technique yet distinctly forward-looking, defined by recurring bright, fresh accents that keep each dish alive. The accolades speak to that ambition: Michelin Selection, a Gault&Millau score of 14/20, four We're Smart radishes for plant-forward cooking, a place in the Lekker Top 500 2026, and a Google rating of 4.8 across 208 reviews.
The chef's menu is the ideal way to experience everything VanOost has to offer — an engaging sequence of inventive creations where striking presentation meets precise, confident flavour. Vegetarian diners are well catered for too.
Secure your seat at the open kitchen and discover why chef Floris van Straalen is one of Amsterdam's most exciting culinary talents.
Information
AddressMauritskade 61, 1092 AD Amsterdam
Phone+31 20 802 0202
Websitewww.vanoostrestaurant.com
CuisineModern
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Team
Floris van Straalen — Chef
Awards
14.0/20 Gault&Millau
Cityguys
"In de kelder van *haalt diep adem* Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park *adem uit* vind je Nick's Bar... eh... Fitz's Bar. Hier zit je even aan Central Park i.p.v. aan het Oosterpark. Althans, als je een La Dama Martini met mezcal, vermouth en pomelo besteld. Of een Lucky Luke met Highland Park en Flor de Caña. We komen nog een keer terug voor de Velvet Bootleg, want daardoor glij je blijkbaar zo van je fluwelen barkruk. Protip: In de zomer zit je hier heerlijk verborgen op het (zonnige) terras (en doen even de groetjes aan award-winning bartender Nick Vrielink)." — De beste hotelbars van Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions
What type of cuisine does VanOost serve?
VanOost serves creative cuisine with classical foundations and fresh, inventive accents, led by chef Floris van Straalen.
Does VanOost have a Michelin distinction?
Yes, VanOost is included in the Michelin guide as a Selected restaurant.
When is VanOost open?
VanOost is open Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
Can I make a reservation at VanOost?
Yes, VanOost accepts reservations, which can be made via vanoostrestaurant.com.
Are there options for vegetarians?
Yes, VanOost offers vegetarian options.
