Restaurant Barres in Binnenstad

We enjoyed an exquisite 5-course menu accompanied by an excellent Wijndomein de Boe, De Bogerd. The staff is young and enthusiastic, very attentive, and calmly takes the time for a chat. The seating is spacious and relaxed, with no noise; the tables are beautifully lit.

Delicious food and great service.

Wonderfully pampered. Top-notch place!

This evening, my wife and I had a 5-course dinner at this restaurant. All the dishes were delicious. The staff were very nice. Both chefs served their dishes at the table, which is a definite plus. It is certainly a place to return to. Thank you for a perfect evening.

Absolutely wonderful! A fantastic restaurant with exquisite cuisine. We ordered a five-course meal with wine pairings. We were thrilled, and not just with the food. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive. When we spontaneously decided to try an oyster, they accommodated us without any fuss. All in all, a truly lovely and successful evening. Many thanks to the entire team! 🙏

A positive culinary experience at this establishment. Keep up the good work!

Great restaurant with excellent service and fantastic food! We had the five-course menu. The service was very attentive and courteous. The wine recommendations were spot on and paired perfectly with the food.

I have been to this restaurant twice. Both times, the food was very tasty. The portions are quite small, and they definitely won’t satisfy a hungry person. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the service is definitely reasonable compared to the Netherlands. The presentation of the dishes is really lovely and clearly well thought out. However, the prices are very high. Overall, I would recommend it as a one-time experience, but it is not something extraordinary or especially worth going out of your way for.

The meal took so long it turned into an ordeal. It took 1hr 15 minutes from arrival to receive our first course. It didn’t get much faster. We gave up after 3 hours 15 minutes and opted not have our last course, so we could leave. The food and serving staff were pleasant, but the whole experience ruined our evening. The restaurant only offers 5, 6 or 7 course meals on Saturdays.

The food was delicious. The 5 course menu that we had was creative, well balanced, and nicely presented.

We had a wonderful evening! Excellent atmosphere, great staff, and a very impressive five-course menu. Very good wine selection – even including surprisingly good Zeeland wines!

I visited Barres with a large group for a business dinner. The communication beforehand was very pleasant, the service very good, and the atmosphere and food simply fantastic! Highly recommended!

During a recent stay in Middelburg, we were looking for a restaurant with both a strong reputation and a Michelin Guide listing. This combination quickly narrowed our choices, and in retrospect, it was a good thing: our evening turned out to be one to cherish. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed in a stylish and pleasant setting, where it immediately became clear that hospitality is not an empty concept here. A first striking detail was the wine list: dozens of wines at exactly the same price. A simple yet brilliant find, because this way you truly choose based on taste, not budget. It immediately set the tone for a relaxed evening. Host Sjoerd proved to be a true chatterbox—in the best sense of the word. With infectious enthusiasm, he talked about wines, flavors, pairings, and culinary philosophies. His passion elevates the entire experience. After the meal, the chef also joined us for a chat, sharing some interesting facts and insights that beautifully rounded out the evening. We've visited quite a few classy establishments in Zeeland, but this one undoubtedly deserves a place on that list. It's a place where craftsmanship, warmth, and refinement converge. We'll be happy to return. Dirk

We received a very warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the 5-course menu with matching wines. Highly recommended.

We've eaten here several times, but we also celebrated our wedding here, and it exceeded our expectations! They're incredibly helpful, and everything is possible. And the food and wines are amazing! Thank you so much for a fantastic day, and see you soon!

The best restaurant in all of Zeeland. From the welcome to the farewell, everything was perfect. The food was delicious, and the service was very friendly. The price-quality ratio is excellent.

We had a fantastic dinner at Barres! From the amuses to the dessert and every course in between, it was a great experience. The main ingredients really stand out in every dish and the combination of flavors works really well. And the vegetarian menu was definitely on par with the regular menu. The interior is warm and spacious and the staff is very friendly and attentive, which makes you feel very welcome. Highly recommended!

Wonderful dinner. Fully deserving of a Michelin star. Original and delicate flavors, perfectly cooked, fresh and selected ingredients, attentive service. Nothing more to say, except a big thumbs up.

Fantastic food in a friendly atmosphere, lovely evening out

Wonderful culinary experience with surprising matching wines and great atmosphere and service.

Perfect from start to finish...excellent value for money; Michelin-star cuisine and professional service! We'd be happy to come back!

During a weekend getaway in Middelburg, I dined at Barres with my husband and 9-year-old daughter. I'd made a reservation in advance, so we were incredibly excited, and rightly so. We enjoyed a six-course vegetarian meal, and it was a real feast with delicious dishes that are typical of a good restaurant, but not so complex that they're jumbled together like a jumble: simply delicious. The wines paired with the excellent dishes were the absolute best, and the icing on the cake was that our daughter had a wonderful time. It wasn't a problem that she ate fewer courses than we did, and she loved the ones she did eat. Next time, we'll book a weekend in Middelburg specifically for this restaurant. Keep up the good work, and we hope to see you again!

We had a delicious five-course meal. It was a beautiful summer evening, so we sat on the terrace at the front. The service was very attentive, the food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant. The interior is also beautiful.

Lovely location with delicious food and fine wines. The price-quality ratio is excellent.

Herausragendes Menü auf klarem Sterneniveau! Man sitzt sehr schön, Plätze gibt es neben dem Innenraum auch draußen auf dem Platz oder in einem kleinen Innenhof. Das Menü ist sehr abwechslungsreich und auf sehr hohem Niveau. Der Service freundlich und aufmerksam. Auch die weinbegleitung war bestens gewählt! Wir kommen wieder!

Gezellige entourage, hartelijke ontvangst. Met het standaard meergangen menu werd creatief omgegaan: we kozen ons menu zelf en dat was uitstekend. Fijne smaken, mooie combinaties en creaties, een lust voor het oog. Klinkt wat Hollands: het was bovendien veel kwaliteit voor je geld.

They should definitely advertise their vegetarian menu more! The food, the matching wines and the delicious tea with mini desserts afterwards. The decoration and nice intimate atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Barres is een echte ontdekking. Het eten is van hoog niveau – verfijnd, origineel en perfect op smaak. De aangepaste wijnen zijn subliem gekozen; de sommelier kent duidelijk zijn vak en brengt alles met passie. De bediening is vlot, vriendelijk en professioneel. Alles klopt hier. Hier voel je je echt welkom.

Taken 7 course menu, due to the 3 year anniversary this included champagne package. Recommended, but rolling home. Very nice service and fantastic food

Verrassend 7 gangen menu genomen. Dit was geweldig . De bediening was ook top , voor herhaling vatbaar. Wij kunnen dit iedereen aanraden die een avondje culinair en gezellig wil gaan tafelen .

A beautiful restaurant. It is located on a bustling square, hidden among the many restaurants. When you enter you will notice that it is a quality store. You will receive a warm welcome and you will be taken care of right away. We took the 7 courses with matched wines, and it was a walk through the different taste palettes, each accompanied by a professional explanation. The food, service and location are an absolute 10/10. It was a great experience, which was taken care of down to the last detail.

Unglaublich gut!!! Super Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis….Die Menüs haben Sterneniveau, der Service ist top und die Weinkarte ist die beste, die ich je in den Niederlanden gesehen habe! Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf meinen nächsten Besuch! Noch ein Tip:Das geniale selbstgemachte Karamell-Popcorn, dass mit dem Espresso etc. gereicht wird, kann man auch in Tütchen kaufen und mitnehmen!!!👍

Delicious food. Beautiful how it looks!

Dining here is a true treat if you appreciate refined cuisine with excellent value. What really makes the difference is the wine pairing. Delicious wines perfectly complement the dishes!

Celebrated my wife's birthday at Barres. We read many positive reviews and we wanted to experience it ourselves. It was a fantastic experience!!! 7 course menu with wine pairing. Everything runs so smoothly that it seems as if they are only working on your table. The wine comes out before the meal with a nice explanation, then the next course of food comes, everything is replenished, you really feel like a king at Barres' table. Rarely have you had a restaurant where you are so spoiled for culinary pleasure. Wonderfully quiet and very empathetic service. Gentlemen and ladies of Barres, keep it up, thanks for the great evening!!

Top for what you can expect from a 14/20 GM case. Little to no comments. Kudos for the great service!

Star worthy restaurant, great price for super dishes

Ster waardig restaurant. Sfeer,bediening,prachtige borden opgemaakt met verrassende smaken. Pareltje in middelburg.

A great team that makes beautiful combinations with wine and food.

Best restaurant I've ever been to!

“Absolutely five stars for Restaurant Barres in Middelburg! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome by the warm and friendly atmosphere. The service was fantastic – the staff were incredibly attentive and made sure we didn't want for anything. Our questions were answered with a smile, and the recommendations we received were spot on. The food was delicious, with fresh ingredients and beautifully presented dishes that were full of flavour. The combination of excellent service and culinary quality made it an evening to remember. An absolute must for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Middelburg!”

We are pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome that continues throughout the evening. The delicious food with matching drinks, the atmosphere, the space around the tables, etc. We will definitely come back and will recommend this restaurant to others!

Delicious food. Excellent service and good atmosphere. 5 stars well deserved.

We had the 5-course menu and were very satisfied. Fantastic food, very pleasant atmosphere, genuine hospitality and a sommelier who gave us excellent advice on the wine selection for the individual courses. The restaurant was a hit. We'd love to come back.

Delicious six-course meal. Very friendly service and we sat at a fantastic table. Recommended!

For dinner during our company event we chose Restaurant 'Barres' and it was an excellent choice! From the first communication until the evening itself, everything was perfectly arranged. The Barres team were professional, friendly and incredibly helpful, so we didn't have to worry about anything. The location in the center of Middelburg was fantastic; the bus was able to drop us off without any problems which was very convenient. The restaurant itself has a cozy atmosphere and the staff made everyone feel welcome straight away. The food and drinks were delicious and of high quality, and our colleagues were all enthusiastic about the dishes that were served, which were good options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. What made it extra special was the opportunity to organize a quiz. Barres had everything neatly prepared with a screen and microphone, which made for a fun and interactive end to the evening. In short, Restaurant 'Barres' is highly recommended for those looking for a unique dining experience. A big thank you to the whole team for their hospitality and excellent service. Everything was great!

Fantastisch gegeten, uitzicht op de fraai verlichte torens van Middelburg, aardige bediening, de maandagavond werd echt een feestje. Iedere gang was verrassend, verfijnd, licht en perfect bij de volgende gang. De aanbevolen wijn was zo goed, dat we zes flessen hebben meegenomen… nog lang thuis nagenieten!

Fantastic food and highly recommended for wine lovers!

The attention as you get in is amazing! The first dish came and it was amazing and great taste but as it went through the dishes where not interesting. The taste was not bad, but considering is a 8 course dinner and not cheap at all, I would expect to taste amazing and innovative flavours. It was a bit dissappointing as we had very high expectations. The desserts where amazing! Together with the attention, It compensates bit the rest of the menu. Would love to give it another opportunity and try the best of it as the other reviews mention.

We hebben een heerlijke avond gehad. Mooie en lekkere gerechten, bijpassend wijnarrangement was ook super. Vriendelijke bediening met kennis van de producten en klantvriendelijkheid. We vierden ons 5 jarig huwelijksjubileum en ook daar was aandacht voor. Wij komen zeker terug, echt een aanrader!

A nice surprise in Middelburg. Beautiful dishes alternate. One fresh sour. Delicious fish and shellfish. Ended by a fine lamb. We enjoyed it very much.

Établissement très agréable, service très efficace et plats très élaborés. Toutefois, malgré un 5 services, les portions sont minimalistes. Nous nous sommes rattrapés sur le pain pour ne pas sortir le ventre vide. Service sympathique mais trop trop lent. Dommage car en cuisine ils font de belles choses mais ils doivent absolument revoir les quantités

Good experience, pleasant welcome and very tasty food and drinks. Thank you!

Mooi restaurant met leuk uit elkaar opgestelde tafels. Omdat Barres aangesloten is bij de Oosterscheldekreeft Kring, hebben we het kreeftenmenu gegeten. Heerlijke gerechten met als opmerking dat de hoeveelheid kreeft in de diverse gangen matig is, zeker in relatie tot de prijs (€ 125 voor 5 gangen). De wijnen uit het Wijnarrangement zijn verrassend en combineren goed met de gerechten. Zeer leuke en professionele bediening.

We opted for the lobster menu with matched wines and certainly did not regret it. The service was also excellent. The tables are far enough apart to ensure a quiet evening. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Hoog culinair heerlijke gerechten en verrassend mooie bijpassende wijnen. De vriendelijkheid en professionaliteit van de medewerkers als mede de ambiance maken de geslaagde avond meer dan compleet. Over twee weken de wijnreis met Sjoerd en Edwin van dit restaurant naar de Bourgogne, heerlijk vooruitzicht!

Ce fut un moment d’excellence. Nous avions choisi le menu homard (oosterschelde kreeft) afin de déguster ce délicieux crustacé zélandais. La déclinaison en 4 plats fut une très agréable découverte d’un homard décortiqué et présenté de façon fort subtile. Pour terminer nous avons apprécié un dessert extrêmement raffiné. Les présentations sont un plaisir pour les yeux et le service efficace aimable et souriant sans être ostentatoire. Bref ce fut parfait.

Had a very wonderful culinary experience at this restaurant last Friday. You are welcome from the moment you arrive until you walk out the door. Not just a guest, but the staff really knows how to make you feel welcome. The food is of sublime quality and perfectly balanced. In combination with the wine package, this is a true culinary spectacle.

Na ons bezoek aan het Zeeuws Museum en een terrasje zijn we neergestreken bij Barres voor het diner. Een leuk pand aan Plein 1940, een gezellig intiem plein met terrasjes. Mooi, rustig interieur waar je op je gemak kan tafelen. We namen een 7 gangen menu. Behalve het vegetarisch gerecht (te zuur, met wortel) waren alle gangen prima op smaak. Twee desserts bij een 7 gangen diner is ietwat te veel, wij zouden liever een hartige gang ertussen zien. Het bijpassend wijnarrangement was goed, behalve de wijn bij de vegetarische gang, deze ging niet helemaal goed samen. Allervriendelijkste zwarte brigade. We hebben zeker een mooie avond gehad, echter het prijs/kwaliteitsniveau is toch ietwat uit verhouding. Voor dit bedrag hebben wij op meerdere plaatsen voor €20 goedkoper even zo goed, zo niet lekkerder, gegeten. Toch voor herhaling vatbaar vanwege de algehele ervaring.

Wonderful experience. Beautiful people, beautiful interior, delicious food and special wines. Great job team Barres. My advice for the reader. Go fast, soon Barres will have one Michelin ⭐️

Delicious dishes. All equally refined. In terms of layout and taste. The wine arrangement was delicious and could also be adjusted. Very friendly, knowledgeable service. Nice quiet atmosphere, good acoustics.

Everything was fantastic. Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff. Everyone understands what they are doing. I would recommend this to everyone! (which I have already done with some) Keep it up! We will definitely come back here again.

Great food. This is a high level! Tried delicious juice pairing instead of wine pairing. Innovative and delicious flavors! We will DEFINITELY come back.

Excellent Taste & one of the best tasting menus in a long time. Totally recommend.

Great food. First-class wine pairing. Very nice service. We will be back.

Yesterday evening I went out for dinner with my girlfriend at Barres restaurant. The food was delicious and the accompanying wines were perfectly matched to the dishes, an absolute must! The service was very friendly and could tell us a lot about the wines that were selected with the dishes. It was also very nice that both owners of the restaurant came to have a chat at the table. Definitely a restaurant we will return to.

Had a great evening. Delicious dishes and what hospitality. Highly recommended.

Excellent cuisine and first-class service. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed. We'll definitely be back.

Fantastic meal! Delicious wines and top service. We had a GREAT evening, thank you!

Very tasty meal. Top products at a fair price

We enjoyed a delicious 6 course dinner. This was so pleasant and the explanation about the food and wine was very professional!

excellent evening... Special thanks to our waiter Luc

What a great evening. Delicious dishes with combinations of taste and texture that, together with the wine arrangement, are completely correct! Never to be forgotten! Thanks to everyone at Barres!

Surprisingly good and delicious food. Beautiful and creative dishes with great taste. Michelin star level for a good price. Recommended!

An environment where they know how to pamper their guests.

Very competent staff (kitchen and service). However, during dinner we ordered drinks and bread a few times from a lady serving, but we did not receive them. This lady forgot our orders. Luckily we didn't see it on the bill. I had very high expectations about the gastronomy, as I had previously been to the split eagle (the chef's old company) and was blown away by how tasty and original it was. Unfortunately, the menu this time was not so spectacular. We had a 6 course menu. The wagyu was topped with veal gravy at the table, which was a real waste of meat in my experience. Gravy wasn't that good, the wagyu meat doesn't need any frills.

Great 4 to 8 course arrangement with glasses of matching wine if desired. In one word: great! Nice, expert service. The sommelier in particular knows how to tell a good story about each wine. As a driver you can also opt for half glasses.

Very good food and compared to other restaurants in the region reasonable in terms of price, simply worth it but probably not for every day :-) We had a 6 course menu with corresponding wines and a couple of extra wishes that were fulfilled with ease. Thanks for the perfect evening!

I can't be anything but super complimentary. Beautiful dishes and original good wines. Staff with a passion for their profession and who like to talk about it. A real pleasure to eat here and I will definitely return.

What a nice place this is. It's been on my list for a long time, but it never got around to it. Very fortunately now. A beautiful menu where we (of course) went for the 8 course version, because looking at the menu we didn't want to miss anything, it looked so good. Beautiful appetizers followed by 8 courses in just the right portions. Even after enjoying a delicious coffee, you leave the table feeling satisfied but not overfull, and that's how it should be. The wine list is very extensive with good and well-chosen wines. This evening I opted for a pairing non-alcohol arrangement and it was a really beautifully put together whole. Definitely recommended to include this. The service; extremely friendly, attentive and their enthusiasm certainly added to the evening. Conclusion: a fantastic thing that you should definitely not miss. EAT HERE IF YOU GET THE CHANCE! Middelburg can be happy with this business and we are already thinking about our next visit.

The atmosphere in the tent feels very nice. The food is of top quality and the wines are a challenging match.

Wonderful restaurant, the service was super friendly and competent. The food and wine were simply heavenly. Thank you for that.

Been there yesterday. It was a great experience with fantastic food and perfect service. Recommended this restaurant to my friends.

The food is delicious. If you have sth special and you appreciate exquisite cuisine, go there, absolutely worth it

It was a great experience in which the food is well thought out. It is inventive, subtle, modern and the harmonisation of the taste not only between the ingredients in the plate but between the courses are just fantastic. The servers were really nice and communicate with you in your own language, which is touching and they do a great job at it. Overall quality price is unbeatable, would recommend.

We really enjoyed the luxurious food

Excellent food, good atmosphere and excellent and friendly service

Warm and atmospheric restaurant, delicious food: asparagus, chicken, leek and rhubarb, but prepared in all kinds of ways, surprising and full of flavor. A step up from the Split Arent, like a better fitting jacket. Generous friandises, matching wines from Germany, Belgium and Greece. Thanks for a nice evening!

Great food - Great wine - Great service. Absolute recommendation and, compared to Germany, even very inexpensive for the level offered. The Michelin Guide is welcome to stop by here. 😉 Many thanks to the Barres team and see you soon!

Delicious food. Praise in advance with Dutch shrimps. You can recognize the chef's quality by the sauce. Beats. With all dishes. Then scallops with carrots. Sounds simple but again complicated flavors and delicious sauce. Our table companion had veal sweetbreads with eel. Difficult to find wine to match, but very successful with the Riesling. I had a delicious chardonnay with the scallops. We had to go all the way back to Amersfoort, otherwise we would have had dessert. Also nice ambiance with calm colors and good light. Stipulation was very knowledgeable. Also regarding the wines. Highly recommended.

Great restaurant. Very good food in a nice place with good young staff. Recommended.

Good restaurant in the more luxurious segment. Very good and relaxed service, very tasty food. Special dishes and matching wines.

Cozy, friendly staff and very tasty food. Highly recommended!

Nice restaurant in the center of Middelburg. Beautiful atmosphere with very friendly service. Menu wasn't that big, but the wine list was great. Beautiful glasses, linen on the table and good proportions of food and dessert. Cheers

Very nice location. The staff is very competent and friendly. The food is fantastic as are the accompanying wines. Highly recommended for a fun evening out.

Fantastic! It's so clever that all the flavors of the dishes and wines match each other so well. Very special and tasty combinations. Super friendly and approachable staff who really do their best for you. Nice new location (formerly Gesplit Arend), you have really made something beautiful again! And, finally, a very important point; Luckily you still have the popcorn ♡ Thank you for another successful evening!

Perfect evening, the only (small) downside was no gluten-free bread. Really enjoyed it.

A new restaurant in the more luxurious range. Beautiful dishes and excellent wines.

Delicious food with matching wines. Knowledgeable and friendly service. Recommended!

Delicious food at star level. Culinary superb, friendly service. Definitely recommended, be surprised.