Bord'Eau
7.5Locals Score / 10#14 of 17 Restaurants in Amsterdam
Known formichelin starfine diningFrenchhotel restaurant
Bord'Eau Restaurant Gastronomique was Amsterdam's celebrated fine-dining flagship inside Hotel De L'Europe, holding up to two Michelin stars (2012–2021). It permanently closed on 1 September 2021 and was succeeded by Restaurant Flore, which now occupies the same Amstel-side space with two Michelin stars and a Green Michelin star.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$$$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Rokin metro station (GVB lines 51/53/54), approx. 5-minute walk; tram stops on Muntplein directly adjacent |
| Time needed | N/A — permanently closed since 1 September 2021 |
| Best time to go | N/A — visit successor Restaurant Flore (Wed–Sat dinner, Fri–Sat lunch) at the same address |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.5/10- Value6.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence9.0
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity7.0
- Accessibility8.0
Frequently asked questions
- How many Michelin stars did Bord'Eau hold?
- Bord'Eau held two Michelin stars from 2013 to 2017 under chef Richard van Oostenbrugge, then dropped to one star in 2018 when Bas van Kranen took over. It regained a star under Van Kranen before closing in 2021.
- Where exactly was Bord'Eau located in Amsterdam?
- Bord'Eau was on the ground floor of Hotel De L'Europe at Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, 1012 CP Amsterdam, on the banks of the Amstel River near Muntplein. The building is a protected national monument (rijksmonument).
- What awards did Bord'Eau win beyond Michelin stars?
- Under chef Bas van Kranen, Bord'Eau scored 17/20 in GaultMillau (2019–2020) and ranked third globally on the We're Smart sustainable-restaurant list in 2020, reflecting a strong commitment to plant-forward, sustainable cooking.
- Who were the chefs at Bord'Eau?
- Richard van Oostenbrugge led Bord'Eau from 2012 to 2017, earning it two Michelin stars. Bas van Kranen succeeded him from 1 January 2018 until the restaurant closed in September 2021, after which he relaunched the space as Flore.
- Can I make a reservation at Bord'Eau?
- No — Bord'Eau is permanently closed. For fine dining at the same Hotel De L'Europe address, reservations at Restaurant Flore can be made via the hotel's website (deleurope.com). Flore serves dinner Wednesday–Saturday and lunch Friday–Saturday.
- What was the cuisine style at Bord'Eau?
- Bord'Eau served modern French-influenced gastronomic cuisine with inventive preparations, premium seasonal ingredients, and an extensive wine list. The dining room featured floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Amstel River.
- What replaced Bord'Eau at Hotel De L'Europe?
- Restaurant Flore replaced Bord'Eau, led by the same chef, Bas van Kranen. Flore focuses on 'conscious fine dining' guided by Dutch micro-seasonality, and has earned two Michelin stars plus a Green Michelin star.
- Is Bord'Eau restaurant in Amsterdam still open?
- No. Bord'Eau permanently closed on 1 September 2021. Its successor, Restaurant Flore, opened the same day in the same space inside Hotel De L'Europe and continues to hold two Michelin stars.
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