Restaurants with typical autumn menus

Autumn is a great season to eat out in the Netherlands. As the leaves fall, many restaurants prepare carefully crafted menus that celebrate the flavors of the season: pumpkins, mushrooms, game dishes and hearty stews. In this blog, we take you through some restaurants in the Netherlands known for their signature autumn menus.

Star restaurants with an autumn menu

The Librije – Zwolle

One of the most famous restaurants in the Netherlands, De Librije, offers a unique culinary experience every season. In autumn, this place is all about the best local products that fit the time of year perfectly. Think game dishes like venison, combined with rich autumn vegetables like beet and parsnips. De Librije knows how to prepare these ingredients in an innovative way, focusing on refined flavors and textures.

Parkheuvel – Rotterdam

With its beautiful location on the river Maas, Parkheuvel in Rotterdam is one of the most popular starred restaurants in the Netherlands. During autumn, the restaurant capitalizes on the rich and deep flavors of the season, with dishes such as tame duck, truffle risotto and dishes starring mushrooms. The refined ambiance and stunning presentation of each dish make for an unforgettable culinary experience.

The Bokkedoorns – Overveen

In the dunes of Overveen lies the iconic De Bokkedoorns, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant known for its seasonal approach to cooking. In the fall, you can enjoy classic dishes with a modern twist, such as roast leg of duck with foie gras, or a delicate dish of mushrooms. The restaurant offers stunning views of the surrounding nature preserve, adding to the autumn atmosphere.

The Greenhouse – Amsterdam

Restaurant De Kas in Amsterdam has been known for years for its seasonal menus, straight from the land to your plate. In autumn, the restaurant comes alive with ingredients such as pumpkin, parsnips and Brussels sprouts, all freshly picked from their own greenhouse and gardens. The menu is customized to what was harvested that day, making each meal unique.

Fine dining restaurants with an autumn menu

Restaurant Vermeer – Amsterdam

Restaurant Vermeer in Amsterdam, located in the Barbizon Palace hotel in Amsterdam, puts together a new menu each season with fresh, seasonal ingredients. In the fall, you often see dishes with pumpkin, mushrooms and game on the menu. Chef Chris Naylor works with local farmers to bring out the purest flavors of autumn.

Vinkeles – Amsterdam

On Amsterdam’s Keizersgracht is Vinkeles, a restaurant with a warm, historic ambiance. The autumn menus here are elegant and refined, combining French cuisine with the best Dutch seasonal produce. Think game dishes and vegetables that are abundantly available in autumn.

Elea – The Hague

On the royal Noordeinde in The Hague you will find restaurant Elea. An attractive and modern restaurant where fine dining dishes are combined with chef Takis’ Greek influences. The menu is innovative and tailored to the seasons.

Autumn menus on the Veluwe

A beautiful place to enjoy autumn is on the Veluwe. A let you there now oo even delicious to eat. The cozy village Vierhouten is known as the culinary village in the Veluwe. During the opening of the game season several restaurants in the area organize the Wild Days. During these Wild Days you get a tasting of the most delicious game dishes. Our favorites, Bistro Novice and Hotel Restaurant De Vossenberg, also participate. There will also be tasty wines and bok beer from the cask. There is no better way to celebrate autumn. Of course, you can continue to enjoy their delicious fall menus throughout the season.

Restaurant Het Koetshuis – Bennekom

Also in Bennekom, you can enjoy a true autumn experience in the rustic surroundings of the Veluwe. Restaurant Het Koetshuis is known for its delicate balance of classic and modern flavors. In autumn, you can enjoy dishes such as venison back fillet with game sauce, served with pumpkin puree and roasted hazelnuts. All this is paired with carefully selected wines that complement the rich flavors of autumn.

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