Restaurant Flore in Burgwallen-Oude Zijde

One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam — perhaps even the best! ;-) The menu offers a fantastic balance of vegetables, fruit, fish and meat, and every dish was absolutely delicious. Special compliments to the sommelier Freek, who recommended a fantastic white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 🙏 A particularly nice touch was being invited into the kitchen to enjoy one of the courses. We had a wonderful interaction with the team. Simply perfect! 🤩

Creative, unique flavours, bold. Love the spiceness of some of the dishes

I had an great evening at Flore. The team, restaurant and kitchen were so nice and caring. The place is absolutely beautiful and the food amazing. The food is great, every dish is perfectly balanced, including a bit of spiciness in every dish but always on the edge, enough to feel and enjoy it, but never too much. The presentation is perfect and the alcoholic free pairing, great and original ! I really had a great time, thank you !

We had a delicious dinner at Restaurant Flore. This restaurant is known for its vegetarian cuisine and does not use dairy products. I chose the seafood menu. I didn't miss the meat at all the entire evening! Not only was the food perfect, but the staff was also very friendly and helpful. The small dish served in the kitchen was also a nice touch; a unique way to see more of the restaurant. The wine list was impressive, and making a choice was difficult, but with the help of the sommeliers, we settled on some truly wonderful wines.

I had the distinct pleasure of enjoying lunch at Flore in August 2026. It was truly a delight! At Flore, vegetables take center stage. The quality is breathtaking, and the kitchen excels at showcasing them. In addition to a purely vegetarian menu, diners can also order one with fish (or meat) courses. I opted for the mixed option. The various types of fish were all prepared exceptionally well. Unfortunately (and this is the only reason I can only award four stars), the pastry doesn't quite reach the excellent level described here: an intense fruit jus, in which highly aromatic seasonal fruits were preserved, was "crowned" with tofu ice cream. It sounds original, but unfortunately, it didn't taste good at all. I also wondered what a pastry-covered and filled flower was supposed to taste like. A pumpkin-filled "Pastéis de nata," on the other hand, was outstanding. The kitchen at Flore operates without dairy products. This works wonderfully in every aspect – except for the dessert. I absolutely must mention the excellent service (no ifs, ands, or buts!) and the sommelier's recommendations. I didn't opt ​​for the wine pairing with the menu, but instead ordered a few glasses from the surprisingly large selection of wines by the glass. They were all spot-on, so good that I'll be ordering some to take home. Despite the minor flaws mentioned, this is a highly recommended culinary experience. I've dined in numerous restaurants with one, two, and three Michelin stars in various European countries, and therefore feel confident in judging that Flore rightfully deserves its two stars. My sincere thanks to everyone at Flore who contributed to this special experience!

I have spent years traveling the world specifically to experience Michelin-starred restaurants because I have always believed the Michelin Guide represented the highest standard of culinary excellence, consistency, and hospitality. Flore left me questioning that belief. This was, without question, one of the most confusing fine dining experiences I have ever had. The only reason this review isn’t one star solely out of frustration is because of the sommelier. He was extraordinary. Passionate, knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely invested in creating a memorable experience. His wine selections were exceptional, his personality elevated the room, and he embodied everything I expect from luxury hospitality. Frankly, he deserves a team worthy of his talent. If there was one person carrying the experience, it was him. Unfortunately, the rest of the service felt completely disconnected from what a two Michelin star restaurant should be. The moment that best summarizes the experience happened while my wife and I were still deeply engaged in a conversation with the sommelier about our wine pairing. Without waiting for the conversation to conclude, another staff member abruptly walked over, placed both dishes in front of us, and walked away. No greeting. No explanation. No introduction to the course. No story about the ingredients. Nothing. For a restaurant built around tasting menus, where each course is supposed to be part of a carefully crafted journey, it was astonishing. It felt rushed, mechanical, and almost dismissive. We looked at each other wondering, “Did that really just happen?” The food itself never justified the reputation. It wasn’t offensive, it was simply uninspiring. Throughout the meal I kept waiting for that unforgettable Michelin moment that makes you stop, smile, and appreciate the genius of the kitchen. It never arrived. Ironically, after spending approximately €800, most of what my wife and I talked about afterward was the wine. The sommelier created the only truly memorable part of the afternoon. To put this in perspective, I’ve only had one Michelin experience that was worse than this, and that restaurant actually closed only a few months after my visit. That’s what made Flore so confusing. I wasn’t sitting there looking for faults—I kept assuming I must be missing something. I wanted to understand why this restaurant has two Michelin stars. By the end of lunch, I still didn’t. This wasn’t simply disappointment. It was bewilderment. Was this an unusually poor lunch service? Was the kitchen and dining room having an off day? Or has Michelin’s definition of two-star dining changed? I honestly don’t know. What I do know is that if someone asked me whether Flore deserves its current standing based on the experience I had, my answer would be no. I would not vote for this restaurant to retain two Michelin stars based on what I experienced. To the management: recognize what you have in your sommelier. He understands hospitality, creates genuine connections with guests, and delivers the level of warmth and professionalism that defines luxury dining. He deserves a team capable of matching his excellence. Sadly, he was the highlight of a meal that left me questioning not just Flore, but my confidence in the Michelin Guide itself.

An unforgettable 60th birthday celebration at Restaurant Flore🤩🍾🍾🍾 We celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday at Restaurant Flore, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant located inside the beautiful Hotel De L’Europe in Amsterdam. It turned out to be a truly exceptional and unforgettable evening. My husband enjoyed the Herbivore menu, while I enjoyed the Omnivore menu. Every course was a work of art, beautifully presented, imaginative and the flavours were sublime. The menus demonstrated an impressive respect for the ingredients, with each dish offering new textures, contrasts and unexpected combinations. The absolute highlight of the evening was being invited into the kitchen, where we were served the main course in the company of Chef Bas van Kranen. It was such a unique, personal and enjoyable experience, and something we will remember for a very long time🤩 A special thank-you must go to our waiter and sommelier, Freek, whose warmth, professionalism and genuine enthusiasm elevated the entire evening. His attentive service made us feel exceptionally well cared for, while still allowing the atmosphere to remain relaxed and personal. Flore also offers an extensive and thoughtfully curated beverage selection. As a sommelier with a great interest in wine, I especially appreciated being given a guided tour of the restaurant’s impressive wine cellar. It was a wonderful and very generous addition to an already memorable experience. From the artistic cuisine and perfectly chosen wines to the exceptional hospitality and personal touches, everything came together beautifully. Flore gave us a unique experience and the perfect celebration of a very special birthday🥳🫶. Our sincere compliments and thanks to the entire team. Restaurant Flore is highly recommended for anyone looking for innovative cuisine, impeccable service and a truly memorable evening in Amsterdam🥰. Håkon ♡ Camilla

Beautiful location in the heart of Amsterdam. Superb staff from the entrance to the kitchen, from the head waiter to the sommelier. Thank you so much for this fantastic experience, petit moment en cuisine! The wines are surprising and selected with great care. The dishes are delicious, beautifully presented and executed. Bravo to the team! Thank you, merci beaucoup, for an unforgettable evening!

One of the best experience we had from a Michelin star restaurant. An immersive tour around the kitchen where we learned about the ingredients used and interactions with the chef. Each dish gave us little surprises, full of flavor, texture and colors. Definitely a 5 star experience.

This is a really expensive restraunt tho the food is really yummy and good defiantly go if u can afford 250 euros per person but towards the end of the meal they ask you if you want any teas of coffees say no as it cost 10 euros which is not worth it

Excellent meal, the chef has curated flavours superbly. Drinks and service is excellent.

It was absolutely marvellous! We went on a Saturday for lunch. Table at the window next to the canal. We have done many fine dining restaurants where the focus often lays on courses with fish and meat. As my GF is vegetarian, It was refreshing to see that a vegetarian menu is being put in the picture. From all the fine dining experiences we had, Flore had the best vegetarian menu! We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. Crazy what they can do with just vegetarian ingredients! We loved the service. Very personal and chill. As the restaurant wasn't too busy, we really had some pleasant conversations with the team. Thanks to the team for the lovely experience! Getting invited in the kitchen for one of the courses was cool! The chefs are happy to reply on all your burning questions on how they run such a place. And yes, it's expensive. But we will definitely come back! A unique experience for the (vegetarian) taste buds. :)

We had a wonderful experience at Flore. Staff were attentive and welcoming and made the overall dining experience worth coming to. One bit of direct feedback reservation I have is one charge on the bill. Charging 20 EUR per person to pour filtered water out of a jug is extortionate by any means and in any restaurant. This added 40 EUR to the bill we did not think was justified. I would recommend the restaurant be upfront about the water policy prior to booking or at least when welcomed to the restaurant. Apart from them I’d recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

an amazing experience that I recommend to every lover of food and unique cuisine! :)

Honestly the best experience at a restaurant, ever, and I've frequented several mich star restaurants. And this is not an exaggeration. Food was delicious, atmosphere was everything, beautiful view looking out, and you definitely don't leave hungry. I recommend getting the wine or juice pairing for sure. Going to the kitchen and getting to meet the staff and have a tasting in the kitchen was such a great addition. 5 stars!

The pacing and the food were excellent. The surprises were fun, they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions as well. Well worth it.

First, the location of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the design and atmosphere in the restaurant are exceptional. Also staff (from front entrance to kitchen) is very friendly, humorous and professional. We had high expectations for a two star restaurant (also focused on plant based and one of us is vegetarian), however we were slightly dissapointed due to food. Texture, right food temperarure, unique flavours were not always there. Also one of us does not eat meat, so instead of serving outside of menu course with fish, a substitute of a botanical option from another menu was served (which was quite dissapointing in this case).

We had lunch here on Friday afternoon. Fantastic service, everything was perfectly taken care of. The food was themed to the season, with complementary wine pairings. We had a truly wonderful afternoon.

We’ve been to 50+ Michelin restaurants all over the world, this was the best vegetarian diner yet!!! It’s difficult to describe something that you’ve never experienced before. The textures are familiar but the taste were all new and creative. I highly recommend if you’re a vegetarian foodie, like us!!!

Ths restaurant is really exceptional. Service immaculate, atmosphere great and most improtant the food so tasty and beautifully presented. The wind pairings also are excellent. The Michelin stars are well deserved.

We had a delicious and special meal at Flore today. We enjoyed the 3-course lunch with juice pairing. Freek and his colleagues are incredibly friendly, which is nice. The people in the kitchen are also friendly. We met them because we were allowed to eat one course in the kitchen. Very special. We were starstruck and shy from the experience, but everyone did their very best to make us feel comfortable. All in all, a super experience for us vegetarians!

I have nothing bad to say here, it was an exceptional experience all around. The food was incredible, service impeccable, wine pairing unique and well crafted, and a warm, casual atmosphere. Just a wonderful experience all around

Restaurant Flore sits just off the churn of central Amsterdam, inside Hotel De L’Europe, where Chef Bas van Kranen continues to refine a distinctly Dutch expression of contemporary fine dining. Awarded two Michelin stars and a green star, the restaurant operates under a philosophy it describes as “conscious”—a word often dulled by overuse, but here applied with rigor. The room is spare and natural in tone, as is the chef’s table, which looks onto the canal, the dining room, and the open kitchen. Van Kranen works with a small network of purveyors, selecting ingredients daily, and notably excludes milk from the cuisine. Seasonality is not a theme so much as a constraint, and the cooking reflects that discipline. We visited for lunch on a Saturday, when the restaurant was calm, less than half full, and unhurried. The €250 tasting menu, served both at lunch and dinner, includes seven courses, bookended by small gifts. It begins in the kitchen, where a discussion of long-aged lamb sets the tone, before guests are seated and served a clear tomato broth accented with peppers and fruit—simple in appearance, quietly complex in flavor. At the chef’s table, canapés arrive first: a precise vegetable maki, followed by a pea tart with a lingering, herbal fragrance. From there, the menu moves confidently through vegetables of the moment, an assertive aguachile with snails, and a barbecued monkfish resting on ajo blanco, which proves especially successful. A subsequent dish of red mullet is carefully prepared, though its pairing with raw strawberry feels less persuasive. Van Kranen’s cooking favors complexity, sometimes to excess. His handling of alliums and mushrooms stands out, showing restraint and depth, while a dish of fifty-day dry-aged lamb loin—accompanied by cherries, pickled elderflower, sweetbread sausage, grilled peas, anchovies, and a sauce made from lamb “prosciutto”—is intentionally elaborate, if not entirely harmonious. Dessert arrives as a soft-serve composition beneath a layer of gently bitter ice and a lightly fried flower, followed by an optional coffee service, offered with a ceremonial attention to detail. Four mignardises conclude the meal, including a shishito pepper and a cocktail-inspired gummy. Service throughout is polished and attentive, with staff checking in on pacing without intrusion. Flore remains one of Amsterdam’s most thoughtful dining rooms—ambitious, occasionally overreaching, but deeply committed to its vision. It is a restaurant we would happily return to, and one that continues to reward close attention.

It’s one of the best restaurants I’ve visited ever. And also the most expensive one, we spent 300 for food and 100 euro for drinks per person. We were two, so 800 euro in total. But all absolutely worth it! The food is extremely good and really high kitchen. Design of the restaurant is very elegant and modern, we appreciate it. At some point we were invited to the kitchen to eat there! It was a super nice experience to be with chefs and to see how they cook, we loved it! Their kitchen is so clean tidy and ergonomic, it’s impressive! I highly recommend this place for special occasions.

Wonderful atmosphere, service, and of course, food. Had a great time here and the course progression and experience was part of the whole deal. I had the juice pairing which was a perfect complement to the meal. Got to eat a course in the kitchen with the chefs and team which was a unique and special part of the experience. Obviously pricey but that’s what you sign up for on the front end. The staff were so friendly and attentive, knowledgeable and kind with their time. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a special experience.

I spent a month solo visiting eight Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe. Some had excellent food, others had excellent service. While food is a matter of personal taste, this place, Flore, was perfect. I'm honored that this was the last of the eight Michelin-starred restaurants I visited. Both the service and the food were excellent, worthy of three Michelin stars or more, and the wine pairings were perfect. If I ever return to Amsterdam, I'll definitely return here. Kudos to Chef Bas van Kranen.

Simply the best restaurant of my life

This restaurant doesn’t deserve a completely low rating from me, especially because much of what I didn’t like was preference and something that others would find appealing. For that, I will settle with 3 stars. This isn’t an experience for introverted people. They ask to show you the kitchen where the staff is working, here your first two bites are served in front of the chef and his team. We are shy people, so we kind of just stood there awkwardly. Would have felt more at ease without that experience, but I completely understand how that would appeal to someone. As for the food, I can’t say much. Being a vegetarian, I was excited to see such a plant forward menu even without choosing the botanic option. The problem is it was a lot of bland and under seasoned blanched, poached or roasted veggies. And during the winter in Amsterdam, if you’re a vegetarian, be prepared to eat a lot of cabbage in any sort of veggie dish. I think most of the plates they served me had a cabbage in them. Hope you like cabbage. Also, if you don’t drink, I recommend ordering at least some sort of non water drink. Water service (for them to come pour water for you???) is 10€ per person. If you’re paying that much you might as well get something fancy. Anyways, I say all of this to say that fine dining isn’t for me, but I think Flore does it right. At least in terms of service. That was a main highlight. Everyone was nice and attentive. Should you give this a go? Maybe. If you like having quiet dinners alone with your partner with minimal interaction, maybe this isn’t the one for you.

A beautiful experience. Thanks to all the staff for the perfect service.

I ate at Flore in April of this year. Truly amazing. Along with Baldio in Mexico City this is the best meal I ever had in 20 countries and numerous Michelin star restaurants. What stood out was the service and particularly Naomi's friendliness and attention to detail. The food is second to none but the service was really on another level. I recommend the non-alcoholic drink pairings. They were each unique with complex flavor profiles.

Outstanding service, food was at the level you would expect although the menu style not precisely to my personal taste (vegetable-led with fish and white meats) there were some outstanding dishes and was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Best Negroni gummy bear I've ever had ;)

What an experience! It was our first Michelin-starred experience. It started right from the start: we were warmly greeted by the staff, given hand wipes, and had everything explained about the menu we were about to enjoy. We started with the amuse-bouches. For two of them, we were even allowed to peek into the kitchen and enjoy two types of beetroot amuse-bouches. The kitchen staff was friendly and explained the dishes in a pleasant way. Then we started with the menu, and we enjoyed every bite. The highlights for us were the cuttlefish, the dishes with various vegetables, and the bread with the first course. These were our absolute favorites. The wine pairings were also very delicious. The sommelier, Antonello, was very informative and informative. We finished with coffee and sweets. The coffee wasn't what I'm used to; it was more like a tea with coffee flavor. It was different, but still delicious. We thought the friandises were fine, the tartelette was very tasty, but the rest wasn't anything special. All in all, we really enjoyed it and would like to thank the staff at Flore for this experience. One possible point for improvement: they had to wait to pour wine until the previous glass was empty, and we couldn't find it right away; you have to enter through Hotel l'Europe.

Every single course was different and with unexpected flavours, love it.

We had an amazing lunch at Flore. The dishes were delicious, but most importantly, the flavors were exciting and new.

Delicious tasting menu. Elegant, pleasant, and beautiful atmosphere. The food was delicious. Worth a visit.

An amazing experience. 5 star service, food and ambiance. Highlight is a private session in the kitchen where you meet the chefs and are served two appetizers.

Flore was one of the best dining experiences of my life. From the moment we walked in until the very end, the service was absolutely flawless—warm, attentive, and seamless. The food was nothing short of extraordinary, each dish bursting with flavor and crafted with such precision. An unforgettable experience all around, and one I’d recommend without hesitation.

To give this exquisite restaurant anything less than 5 star is sacrilegious. The setting is warm and luxurious, the staff are attentive warm and welcoming, the food is unique, bold and delicious! The chefs table was an artistic and creative experience with others, extensive wine list, and even invited through to the kitchen itself to discuss with the different chefs and experience their immaculate working area. My partner was unwell and the team looked after her like they would their daughter - I cannot praise the whole team and the experience any higher! Thank you 🤩

No need to worry. A must-visit restaurant in Amsterdam!

The food was delicious! It was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very pleasant. Highly recommended for a fun night out. We'll definitely be back!

Such a great experience with this establishment!very fast and friendly staff

Qué experiencia tan divertida. No estaba muy seguro de lo que estábamos haciendo cuando reservamos la reserva, pero ya que nos alojamos en el hotel pensamos que sería divertido. Nuestro camarero, Fregg, o algo así, era maravilloso. La comida de varios platos con maridaje vino / alcohol fue fabuloso, así como el recorrido por la cocina. El equipo en la cocina era genial, el personal de la casa principal soberbio y amable. A pesar de toda la comida que no dejamos como nos han llenado - todo era de buen gusto y delicioso.

Terrible service. The waitress refused to let us wait for a table. The second waitress tried to sell us a table. Terrible atmosphere. I don't recommend it.

An immense thank you to the team for your invaluable experience. Chaque detail - the attention to service and excellence of the assistance - the commitment to quality and culinary art. L'accueil est d'une grande delicacy, l'ambiance apaisante, et chaque plat est une véritable emotion. An address rare où l'on se sincèrement pris en considération. Bravo all the way, your passion for your debut at the end! Many thanks to the entire Flore team for this unforgettable experience. Every detail — from the attentive service to the sublime dishes — radiates dedication and love for the profession. The welcome is warm and refined, the atmosphere soothing, and every dish really touches you. A unique address where you can feel that everything is done with care and passion. Compliments to the entire team; your passion is palpable, even in the smallest gesture!

We came for dinner to celebrate my dad's birthday and we ended up staying for 4 hours. The full experience was sensational and the staff exceptional. A lot dishes to try from by chef Bas and his team, the restaurant itself is also beautiful! It's no wonder why they have 2 stars.

Situado a pocos pasos del bullicioso centro de Amsterdam Restaurant Flore encuentra al chef Bas van Kranen preparando una especie muy interesante de "cena elegante consciente" centrada en la estacionalidad Holandesa dentro del Hotel De L'Europe. Un concepto orgánico con dos estrellas Michelin más una verde, el comedor y la mesa de chef multifacético de apariencia natural, van Kranen selecciona todos los productos diariamente de una colección muy pequeña de proveedores y no se utiliza leche en la cocina. Abierto para el almuerzo, así como para la cena de miércoles a sábado, el menú de 250 € que sugiere siete platos adecuados más regalos en ambos extremos, los huéspedes comienzan en la cocina donde la larga crianza del cordero es el centro de la conversación antes de pasar a los asientos con caldo de tomate reforzado con pimientos más frutas. Reservado para la mesa del Chef, un espacio comunitario donde los comensales pueden ver el canal, el comedor y la cocina, fue mientras Frank Ocean y otros lanzaban ruidosamente F - Bombas, así como insultos raciales, que Canapés llegó, incluido un delicioso Maki de verduras y una fragante Tarta de Guisantes. Tomando mucho más riesgos que el espacio habitual de comedores finos Holandeses, “Verduras del momento” pasando rápidamente a Aguachiles asertivos con caracoles, el Monkfish de barbacoa demostró ser efectivo y bien - preparado encima de Ajo Blanco mientras sigue - Red Mullet habría sido igualmente efectivo sin su puntal de fresa cruda. Un estilo universalmente complejo, tal vez demasiado en muchos casos, Aliums and Mushrooms prueban el regalo de van Kranen cuando se enfocan mientras que “50 días de lomo de cordero envejecido seco, cerezas con flor de saúco encurtida, salchicha de pan dulce, guisantes a la parrilla, anchoas, salsa de cordero "Prosciutto" con alcaparras y pimientos” es exactamente lo que suena – intencionalmente complicado en detrimento del plato. Apenas 44 asientos en total, menos de la mitad - lleno el sábado para el almuerzo, el personal es agradable pero profesional al registrarse con respecto a la estimulación antes de pasar a un postre de servicio suave bajo hielo ligeramente amargo y una flor ligeramente frita. Ofrecido café o té para terminar, un cargo de 10 € dejado a adivinar como se indica, los granos se explican y preparan en una elaborada exhibición que involucra balanzas antes de cuatro Mignardises, incluyendo un oso gomoso con tema de pimienta y cóctel Shishito.

Located just steps from the bustling center of Amsterdam Restaurant Flore finds Chef Bas van Kranen preparing a very interesting sort of "conscious fine dining" focused on Dutch seasonality inside Hotel De L'Europe. An organic concept with two Michelin Stars plus a green one, the dining room and multi-faceted chef's table expectedly natural in appearance, van Kranen selects all products daily from a very small collection of purveyors and no milk is used in the cuisine. Open for Lunch as well as Dinner Wednesday through Saturday, the €250 menu suggesting seven proper courses plus gifts at both ends, guests begin in the kitchen where lengthy aging of lamb is the focus of conversation before transitioning to seats with Tomato Broth bolstered by Peppers plus Fruits. Reserved for the Chef’s table, a communal space where diners can see the canal, dining room and kitchen, it was while Frank Ocean and others loudly dropped F-Bombs as well as racial slurs that Canapes arrived including delightful Vegetable Maki plus a fragrant Pea Tart. Taking a lot more chances than the usual Dutch Fine Dining space, “Vegetables of the moment” quickly moving to assertive Aguachiles with Snails, barbecue Monkfish proved effective and well-prepared atop Ajo Blanco while follow-up Red Mullet would have been equally effective without its raw Strawberry prop. A universally complex style, perhaps overly so in many cases, Aliums and Mushrooms prove van Kranen’s gift when focused while “50-day dry aged lamb loin, Cherries with pickled Elderflower, Sweetbreads Sausage, Grilled Peas, Anchovies, Sauce of Lamb "Prosciutto" with Capers and Peppers” is exactly what it sounds like – intentionally complicated to the detriment of the dish. Just 44 seats total, less than half-filled Saturday for lunch, staff is pleasant yet professional when checking in regarding pacing before moving to a Dessert of Soft Serve under slightly bitter ice and a lightly-fried Flower. Offered Coffee or Tea to finish, a €10 upcharge left to guessing as listed, Beans are explained and prepared in an elaborate display involving scales before four Mignardises including a Shishito Pepper and Cocktail-themed Gummy Bear.

Great restaurant. Had lunch here, 7 course homnivore course as well as a vegetarian option. Chef employs spices, taste/ingredient, and cooking techniques from all over the world. One will not only see classical french technoqiues, but also influence from Japanese cuisine as well as South American. Fun and creative pairing as well. Both the champagne and the wine pairing were great, and some of the pairings were quite a pleasant surprise in its creative combination of the food and the wine. Great staff, great ambience as well. Strongly recommend.

Wat een fantastische ervaring. Genoten van een heerlijk 7 gangen botanische lunch. Begeleid door een bijzonder sap arrangement. Bediening was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ook een kijkje in de keuken gekregen, hetgeen ik erg leuk vond.

This was a beautiful restaurant everyone was so kind and the food was absolutely amazing especially the brioche and pretzel bread and the homemade gummy bear was absolutely perfect if you want a beautiful restaurant please come here it's amazing go here I repeat go here are you slow go here

Wonderful experience in the renewed Flore. Serene peace in the restaurant, special flavors, friendly service. Absolutely recommended!

Desde el momento en que caminamos en el servicio fue genial, ligeramente juguetón y excepcional! El personal era una delicia! Hicimos el menú degustación botánica y quedamos encantados por la variedad de gustos, creatividad de presentación!

Heerlijk gegeten, prachtige locatie maar aardig overpriced en bijzonder magere glazen onder het wijnarrangenent van 95 pp

The pop-up experience was very special. Will definitely recommend.

HAIR IN FOOD, Terrible! I really wanted to visit this restaurant. The food selection is very varied and the wine selection pairs well. The service is fast, you just disappear into the atmosphere and see a hair in the food, which quickly sobers you up and you don’t understand that this is possible in a Michelin restaurant with 2 stars. Not very pleasant. Just a quick apology and a change of dish, nothing more. I thought that there would be a discount on the bill because of this situation or that they would apologize in another way, but no. Unfortunately, I don’t want to recommend it because of this feeling. I really don't expect hair in the dish which ruined my evening. I'm starting to think that I didn't notice anything different in the dish and ate it

Everything was planned to surprise you - the people, the food and the drinks are absolutely amazing. Congratulations to the team

Really unique experience and very much creative! The service is exceptional

Food was delicious. Atmosphere was good. Top restaurant

Perfect place to eat good service and tasty food!

I called Fish and made a nice comment that scared him. I pretended this was work, but it turned out to be a lie.

It’s a bit late to write this, but we couldn’t resist sharing our experience. Christmas dinner at Flore was truly something special. From the moment we arrived, everything felt just right. The staff were warm and attentive, the wine pairing was perfectly chosen, and the food was incredible. The first few dishes were vegetarian and honestly, we were amazed by how flavorful and creative they were. One of the highlights was being invited into the kitchen. We had a few small bites while watching the chefs work their magic up close. It was such a unique and memorable part of the evening. Flore gave us one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. We will be thinking about it for a long time.

My partner and I wanted to celebrate our 10 year anniversary with an unforgettable dining experience, and Flore's pop up event was the perfect opportunity. From start to finish, each member of the Flore family went above and beyond our expectations. The sommelier service offered both alcohol and non-alcoholic options that paired amazingly with the menu. One of the staff even composed a lovely list of must-see attractions in Utrecht after hearing that it was on our vacation list. Everyone that interacted with us exuded such warmth and a passion for conscious dining which was truly touching. And the food... Upon entering the space and seeing countless ingredients in fermentation, I was optimistically intrigued to see how they would make their way onto our plates. Each course delivered a balance of whimsy, brightness, and depth of flavor that proves how much love and consideration goes into every detail. Watching the staff stage each course was an unexpected delight, as well. Dank je wel for providing such a memorable experience. We will definitely be back to celebrate with you in your new space one day!

Yesterday night I had my first dinner at restaurant Flore and it was amazing. We had the Omnivore menu with the seasonal wine pairing. It was an extraordinary gastronomic journey, beginning with four amuse bouche where I fell in love with the fried oyster in miso, then we continued with seven dishes where colours and flavours combined like magic. The main course was the lamb, it was very juicy and extremely tender. We had the opportunity to taste this dish inside the kitchen at the chef’s table and it was great seeing the chef’s team at work. The dinner closed with an amazing dessert, that combined tomatoes with raspberry, and with the friandise. Everything was perfect. Sommeliers, waiters and chefs moved like ballet dancers in the room, incredible.

Flore is a unique and incredible dining experience. I can't recommend it enough. I will certainly be back. They were so incredibly accommodating for our group. They made our meal special and made us feel welcomed. We had such a lovely time.

Very nice restaurant! I would definitely recommend him!

Very tasty food, friendly staff

Worth a try, everything is beautiful and elegant, the service is excellent and the picture of the dish speaks for itself ✨👌

In restaurants with very excellent service and excellent food, I love their gastronomy, I will return as many times as I want... I loved it.. Danelia Rivera

Delicious food, discovered a new restaurant where we will eat regularly,

A beautiful place in Amsterdam. They invite everyone to eat 1 course in the kitchen. This is very special and personal! Our menu did not contain meat and there was no option to add it. I thought this was a shame. For the ultimate experience, I would have liked the combination of vegetarian, fish and meat that evening. The food was very good, but if I am very honest I expected a little more from a 2 star restaurant. I didn't have the stunning wow effect, due to very special combinations that you could never have thought of yourself. Really enjoyed a beautiful restaurant, good service and delicious food. My only feedback would be, give customers the option to add a meat dish and dare to make slightly more eccentric combinations.

We went to Flore last July and now in January we are still thinking about that fantastic experience - definitely one of the best, if not the best, fine-dining experience we have ever had. The flavours of the dishes were incredible. The atmosphere of the restautant is even better: we absolutely loved eating one course in the Chef's kitchen. A big shout-out to the Head Sommelier Antonello, who we remembered from the previous restaurant he worked at and we were so happy to see him again at Flore. It is because of him that I've truly understood the beauty of pairing food with drinks (wine, sake, non-alcoholic... Antonello does it amazingly with anything). Still remember some of his pairings today! Thank you for an unforgettable evening that we still remember and talk about 6 months later.

Reservé una mesa en el restaurante flore en Nochevieja para celebrar los 30 años de mi novia. ¡Escogí bien! Nuestra experiencia, desde el servicio hasta el exquisito menú, fue más de lo que esperaba de lo que había leído en el restaurante. También es un toque muy especial, que para uno de los platos se llega a experimentar comer en la mesa de chefs en la cocina, que es una oportunidad única en la vida. Para cualquier persona que cene allí y quiera un maridaje de bebidas sin alcohol, está de suerte porque el esfuerzo y el amor que ponen en él es inigualable e igual de importante que sus maridajes con alcohol. Los recuerdos que tenemos de nuestro tiempo pasado allí estarán con nosotros para siempre. Llegamos a las 7: 30 pm y se retira a las 11 : 30 pm, pero solo como era NO, podríamos haber pasado otra hora allí de otra manera, y se pasó volando! Esto es testimonio de lo cómodo y sin prisas que es el tiempo que pasa allí.

Nice dinner let me bring my service animal which was amazing❤️❤️

Classy restaurant with excellent, extremely friendly staff. We were allowed to sit at the Chef's Table in the kitchen for two appetizers. The energy and mutual enjoyment radiated from it. The dishes were very well prepared, mostly small dishes that looked beautiful. No dairy products are used, so you get coffee with oat milk. However, we did not all find the dishes equally tasty or special. Still a successful visit to this top restaurant.

Wat een top beleving gisteren in restaurant Flore, op een unieke locatie in hartje centrum Amsterdam. 6 gangen kerst menu, kundig en ontspannen team en een paar prima flessen wijn, nothing more to wish for. Natuurlijk prachtig opgemaakt, zeer smaakvolle en afwisselende gerechten. Geen rundvlees en zuivel, maar zoveel te doen met een heleboel groeten, vis en wild. In goed tempo gereserveerd. De ruimte en aankleding kan een opknapbeurt gebruiken, wat ook volgende maand gaat gebeuren. Hoogtepunt van de avond was aanschuiven in de keuken voor een van de gangen. Niet de eerste keer dat we een kijkje in een keuken mochten nemen, maar iedere keer ben ik weer gefascineerd. Heerlijk die bedrijvigheid en met name de precisie waarop dingen daar gebeuren. Ook het enig gerecht dat me me, daarom, niet zo goed meer kan herinneren. Stond al lang op de lijst, eindelijk geweest, fantastische middag gehad. Dank voor alles en sorry dat we niet betaald bleken te hebben 🙈. Goed gekomen, tot een volgende keer.

Highly recommend for all aspects! The setting is great, with a great view on the canals if you get to seat by the window. We really liked the room decoration and dishes style, simple, elegant. The service is great, everyone was friendly and welcoming, we had a great time. The food was superb - perfectly balanced between complex aromas, with quite a few discoveries - while staying familiar and approachable. No dish was too hard to understand or appreciate - the 'unexpected' was always in a good way. Every dish had long-lasting flavors. Wine/juice pairings are original and great complements to the dishes. Finally, and for me, it's the cherry on the cake: the restaurant's approach to sustainability (no farm animals, only responsible fishing and game hunting), and sourcing of its products is really something that makes it stand out and demonstrates a commitment to our planet - compared with other restaurants of this level, this is a big big plus.

I went to eight Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe for a month alone. Some of them had great food and some had great service. The taste of the food is a personal preference, but this place. flore was perfect. I am honored that this is the last of the eight Michelin restaurants I have visited. The service and food were both excellent, rated 3 Michelin stars or higher, and the wine pairing was perfect. Even if I come to Amsterdam again, I will come here. A round of applause for Chef Bas van Kranen.

Culinary bloom If you can prepare vegetables and fish at this level, you should be elevated to culinary nobility, which fortunately has happened. The two Michelin stars are absolutely justified. What an exquisite restaurant where everything is just right. Not only will you eat and drink at a very high level, its location directly on the Amstel makes it a magical visit. What made the dinner truly unforgettable for me was that I was served a course in the kitchen where I could watch how this fantastic team prepares the works of art on the board. This was very special that you could experience something like this as an individual guest. I will never forget this evening, because the kitchen and service surprised me at the end of the evening when they handed over the special bottle of champagne that I had drunk and everyone had signed the bottle with white felt-tip pen. This was not only a heart-warming gesture but also an unforgettable souvenir and this bottle now serves well as a bookend in my library.

What a wonderful experience eating at Flore! Each dish is a small work of art. You can taste the love that has gone into it. Smooth, friendly and professional service. And we are all proud of what they can serve: rightly so!

Beautiful meal, in a beautiful setting. Great service and memories.

Went for my birthday, had an amazing time, the staff are all incredibly friendly and nice and chatty. Reasonable price for the quality and amount of food and wine, the “kitchen table part” of the service is super cool. Dining of this kind is obviously part experience and part food, so I enjoyed all of it!

Todo sobre nuestro almuerzo en Flore era perfecto. El personal era atento, encantador, servicial, bien informado y sobre todo profesional. El ambiente era prístino sin ser pomposo, elegante pero cálido y acogedor. La música reflejaba el ambiente tranquilo y relajante del canal fluyendo justo más allá de las ventanas. Y la comida ejemplificaba el raro y delicado equilibrio entre ingenio, arte, experiencia y sabor que otros restaurantes buscan, pero a menudo pierden. Flore no es solo un restaurante, es una experiencia que te mereces!

Flore: een blik op de toekomst van fine dining Wie kent niet het traditionele beeld van fine-dining restaurants; stijve bediening, uitgebreid couvert; klassieke gerechten met dure ingrediënten en zware sauzen. Wie dat een aantrekkelijk beeld vindt v een avondje uit, mijdt beter Flore in het De l'Europe in Amsterdam. De locatie in één van Amsterdams beste en meest klassieke hotels doet niet zondermeer dit frisse moderne restaurant vermoeden. En misschien niet onterecht want lang was dit de thuisbasis van het voormalige Bord'eau (*). Enkele jaren geleden heeft de restaurantcrew echter besloten eens goed naar fine dining in de 21e eeuw te kijken en zichzelf opnieuw uit te vinden waarbij Duurzaamheid (en terecht anno 2024!!) een boventoon kreeg. Het hele restaurant-team heeft besloten hun ster aan de wilgen te hangen en is On A Mission gegaan en dat is fantástisch uitgepakt. Met inventieve locaal gesourcte ingredienten, een focus op groenten, lichte ingrediënten en sustainable seafood slaagt Flore erin inventieve smaakcombinaties te presenteren die voorbij gaan aan het standaard klassiek Langoustine-AnjouDuif menuutje dat je bij zoveel Michelinboeren in den lande kan eten. En dat deze strategie een vruchtbare is, is ook in 2022 onmiddellijk door Michelin gewaardeerd met **. Zelf heb ik in 2022 al eens bij Flore mogen eten en wat me toen trof was niet enkel de geweldige menu-opbouw met verrassende, inventieve, vernieuwende en ook zeker duurzame smaak-combinaties maar ook de uitstraling van de chef en het hele team. Men heeft in Flore het licht gezien; heeft als één team de schouders onder het concept gezet en gelóóft in wat men doet. Niet alleen brengt dit een geweldige culinaire ervaring maar de hele brigade slaagt er door hun enthousiasme ook in dit uit te stralen naar en over te brengen op de gast waardoor men zich echt onderdeel van dit vernieuwende concept voelt. Recent heb ik het genoegen gehad een 2e keer in Flore te mogen dineren en enkele vrienden hier te mogen vergasten. Ik heb een zeer rijke ervaring in alle toprestaurants in Nederland maar Flore specifiek uitgekozen om hun visie en menu-opbouw in combinatie met de professionele passie van de brigade. En Flore is erin geslaagd zichzelf te overtreffen. In de voorbereiding naar de diner expererience toe heb ik het management meer dan bereid gevonden samen met mij aan een unieke ervaring voo rmijn gasten te werken en hen op een heel bijzondere wijze in de smaken en bereidingswijzen van Flore wegwijs te maken en hen dat ook zelf te kunnen laten ervaren waarbij mijn gasten niet enkel van een geweldige ontvangst en gerechten hebben mogen genieten maar ook een waardevolle insight gekregen hebben in bereidingswijzen en zelfs een bijzonder pakket hebben mogen ontvangen om zelf thuis dit te kunnen herbeleven. Een flexibiliteit en professionaliteit van het hele Flore team die ik niet mogelijk geacht had zonder een team dat écht gelóóft in hun moderne duurzame aanpak, die úitstraalt de gast hierin mee te willen nemen en dat hierin gastronomisch Nederland de weg wijst naar de toekomst van fine dining. Flore is het bewijs dat passie-en-geloof-in-een-visie de meest bijzondere ingrediënten voor tóp gerechten zijn!

Amazing experience with a very personal treatment due to limited seats and opportunity to dine in the kitchen for one of the courses. Staff is extremely well informed and gives superb recommendations on wines and food

You can eat at the highest level here. The menu where you also take a seat at the chef's table in the kitchen is a unique and fantastic experience where you get to know the entire Flore team. The wines, food and service are “on point”. You can certainly be surprised here. Thanks to the whole team 🙏🏻

Every detail of the experience was well planned and beautifully executed, with many delightful surprises. Many thanks to the team for providing gluten free options.

An unforgettable experience with fantastic food, exceptionally good juice accompaniment (except for the experimental sourdough milk), very friendly staff, and an impressive visit to the kitchen.

Every detail of this restaurant and meal was of the highest quality and best service. A top quality restaurant experience.

Restaurant Flore is quite possibly the best restaurant experience I have personally been to, or heard of. The service is of course impeccable. All of the staff are extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive, while at the same time making you feel comfortable. You do not have to feel too formal or stuffy here, they are very friendly despite the restaurant's high class status. The food is on a next level. Every bite is a rollercoaster of flavors, with multiple tastes and textures that is unlike anything you've eaten before. If you have not gone to Flore and you are a foodie, then go!

Ayer por la noche tuve mi primera cena en el restaurante Flore y fue increíble. Teníamos el menú de Omnivore con el maridaje de vinos de temporada. Fue un viaje gastronómico extraordinario, comenzando con cuatro bouche de diversión donde me enamoré de la ostra frita en miso, luego continuamos con siete platos donde los colores y sabores se combinaron como magia. El plato fuerte era el cordero, muy jugoso y muy tierno. Tuvimos la oportunidad de probar este plato dentro de la cocina en la mesa del chef y fue genial ver al equipo del chef trabajando. La cena se cerró con un postre increíble, que combinó tomates con frambuesa, y con la friandise. Todo fue perfecto. Sommeliers, camareros y chefs se movieron como bailarines de ballet en la sala, increíble.

Restaurant Flore has been on our list for a while since we moved in Amsterdam. For my birthday, I chose to bring my wife for a full experience, leaving to Flore's team the opportunity to express their capacities on the selection of ingredients and wine paring to be combined with. "Omnivore menu" is an absolute culinary journey between fresh and preserved ingredients, with outstanding textures and presentation. Wine paring goes from Kombucha, Sake, Sherry and biodynamic wines, adding an incredible feeling to each course. We also ordered Krug 171eme by the glass, such a treat. Flore also has an extended wine list (recently awarded recognition by Wine Spectator), with big names and well chosen vintages. Staff is friendly, very professional and caring. Detailed and well prepared each time you need more info regarding items on each dish or questions on the wines. Looking forward to be there again this year.

The best thing about this restaurant was the bread. The other (extremely meager) courses had poorly matched flavor and texture, heavily focused on grassiness. We left hungry and hassled because the service was prolonged as well. Despite our clear requests upon booking and arrival at the restaurant that we finish in 2.5 hours, they failed to complete service in under 3 hours, and we raced to the airport to catch our flight. To provide context, we have eaten in Michelin restaurants for over 30 years throughout Europe and the US, and this was the most disappointing meal to date. We have allergies and dietary requirements, which were fully communicated to the restaurant in advance, but they still struggled to serve a first amuse-bouche after 45 minutes of waiting. The staff became defensive, saying they had to adapt to the diets causing the delay, but this information had been provided long in advance. They simply were not prepared. One amuse-bouche of kohlrabi with sour broth and gummy mini dumplings lacked seasoning and enjoyable texture. It was served in a partially- hollowed kohlrabi on a bed of leaves, but 95% of what was plated was inedible. We regretted not having a goat with us to enjoy most of what was served. This dish also resulted in a stomach ache for my son, leaving him in the bathroom for much of the meal and unable to eat any further courses. (More on that later!) The other amuse-bouche of a cucumber and leaf with green oily pesto was incredibly messy to eat. In general, it seemed like the chef had never tried to eat what he served because it was clumsy to eat the courses as presented with crockery and cutlery. A potato spaghetti dish was impossible to twirl on a fork and too big for the round, awkward spoon. I could go on and on about how they missed the mark on making food that was both delicious and elegant to eat. The dessert was a green, grassy dish that did nothing to finish the meal with any sweet satisfaction. The texture of swallowing leaf after leaf was wholly unenjoyable. One of the most glaring errors of the lunch was the plating of the post-dessert bite... a rhubarb custard was served in a clamshell on a bed of real snail shells. How inappropriate in general, but especially for the vegetarians in our group! As stated earlier, the only item anyone in our party would want to eat again was the bread, BUT when we asked for more, we were told that they only make enough rolls for the number of people booked each day. They managed to find one squashed piece for my son, but that was the only one left. Back to service and my son... as I mentioned, the strange vegetable combinations in the amuse-bouche gave him a terrible stomach ache, and he was unable to eat any of the further five courses in the meal. The staff NEVER asked if he was okay, despite my hinting that the food triggered his illness. They were more focused on fussing about, folding his napkin in a perfect triangle as he came and left from the bathroom. At the end, they tried to seem accommodating by offering to "make an exception for him" and serve him French fries not on the menu, but greasy food was not what a sick teenager needed. Their insensitivity is inexcusable. They charged him the full 150 euro, despite having eaten nothing because of his pain. As a point of comparison, we were at Taillevent 20 years ago, and one person in our group was ill and only eating small bites of every course. When the bill arrived, there was no charge for the ill gentleman's meal. We even enquired if there was a mistake, but the maître d'hôtel insisted that the restaurant only charged those who could enjoy a full Michelin gastronomic experience. Flore could learn something from the French. The arrogance and incompetence that we felt throughout the meal at Flore left us wondering how they maintain a 2* Michelin rating. The restaurant is oblivious to true client needs and incapable of making an exceptional dining experience. They operate in a little bubble within a luxury hotel, catering to tourists looking to be impressed by strange flavors and textures, rather than truly delicious ones.

Beautiful. What an amazing journey.

Fantastische dinerervaring met onvergetelijke smaken en gastvrijheid Deze dinerervaring was werkelijk een beleving! De borden waren een kunstwerk op zich, met een explosie van smaken. Een onverwachte gang in de keuken maakte de avond extra bijzonder. Hier kregen we een kijkje achter de schermen en konden we met eigen ogen zien hoe de chefs onze maaltijd bereidden. De service was eveneens onberispelijk. De bediening was vriendelijk, attent en behulpzaam, en zorgde ervoor dat we ons de hele avond door welkom en gewaardeerd voelden. De ambiance was perfect voor een avondje fine dining. Het restaurant een stijlvolle inrichting en een prachtig uitzicht op de grachten van Amsterdam. Kortom, dit diner was een onvergetelijke beleving. De perfecte combinatie van heerlijke gerechten, gastvrije service en een fijne ambiance. Een echte aanrader voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een bijzondere avond uit.

Food and services are excellent. Location, view and atmosphere are very good. Full of surprise created by the chef. Team is excellent. Quality of food is perfect.

Great (once in a lifetime) experience!

Nothing stood out in particular, but the simplicity and elegance in themselves were overall noteworthy. Good wine pairing.

Surprisingly good, nice ambiance with culinary food. The team also has sense and shows perfect hospitality. Recommended, even if you have to travel for it!

Amazing experience and high quality food. Nice touch having dinner in the kitchen! Even explained some ideas. Location is very central and the staff was really friendly. One minor feedback, restaurant is a bit loud due to acoustic noise.