Restaurant
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The Rijksmuseum's own Michelin-starred restaurant, led by Joris Bijdendijk and serving the cuisine of the Low Countries with Dutch produce.
Restaurant De Kas
A Michelin-starred farm-to-table restaurant in a glasshouse in Park Frankendael, cooking with produce grown on site since 2001.
At a glance
- Type
- Farm-to-table, seasonal
- Area
- Frankendael, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- restaurantdekas.com
Good to know
- Michelin star
- Garden terrace
- Own produce
Why we recommend it
De Kas, which means the greenhouse, has been cooking from its own harvest since 2001. The restaurant occupies a tall glasshouse in Park Frankendael in Amsterdam-Oost, and its motto, from plant to plate, sums up the approach: produce is harvested in the morning and served the same day. The restaurant grows around 300 varieties of vegetables, herbs and fruit, partly on site and partly on a larger field in the Beemster polder north of the city.
The kitchen, led by chefs Wim de Beer and Jos Timmer, builds its seasonal menus around what is ready to pick, with vegetables at the centre of the plate and fish or meat in a supporting role. Dishes tend to balance sweet and sour flavours and change frequently as the seasons move on, so two visits a few weeks apart can be quite different. The restaurant holds a Michelin star in the 2026 guide, alongside its reputation as one of the pioneers of farm-to-table dining in the Netherlands.
The dining room is bright and airy under the high glass roof, and in good weather there is a terrace beside the gardens, where you can see the growing beds. It suits food lovers, couples and groups of friends looking for a relaxed but serious meal, and it is a good choice for vegetarians and anyone who likes to eat with the seasons.
De Kas serves lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays. The restaurant manages its own reservations, so book directly, and plan well ahead for dinner at weekends. Lunch is a good way to see the greenhouse in daylight. Let the restaurant know about dietary requirements when you book. Allow two to three hours for dinner.
Park Frankendael lies in Watergraafsmeer, east of the centre, and is easy to reach by tram or bike in about 20 minutes from the canal ring. The park itself, with the 18th-century Huize Frankendael country house and its formal garden, is worth a stroll before or after your meal. The Wereldmuseum and Oosterpark are a short tram ride back towards town. Cycling there is easy and pleasant, and parking a bike by the park is simpler than finding space for a car in the area.
Restaurant De Kas FAQs
Which days is De Kas open?
Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner; it is closed on Sundays.
Where does the produce come from?
Much of it is grown on site and on the restaurant's own field in the Beemster polder.
Does it have a Michelin star?
Yes, one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Since when has it been open?
Since 2001.
Who are the chefs?
Wim de Beer and Jos Timmer.
How do you book?
The restaurant manages its own reservations, so contact it directly.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, there is a terrace beside the gardens.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Yes, the menus are built around vegetables, herbs and fruit.