Press & Media
About VanOost Restaurant
Experience fine dining at VanOost Restaurant, where elegant wooden details, soaring ceilings and an open kitchen create a setting unlike any other, housed in a former university building from 1908.
Chef Floris van Straalen draws inspiration from Japanese and French cuisine, crafting each dish with local, seasonal ingredients. His culinary journey is guided by mentorship from 3-Michelin-starred chef Jannis Brevet.
Whether you opt for a multi-course experience or a refined two-course moment, VanOost invites you to dine your way.
Press Contact & Image Library
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VanOost in the media
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De Buik Magazine | A Bold Expression of Amsterdam’s Culinary Creativity
During Old Fashioned Week, Chef Floris and Bartender Nick Vrielink of Fitz’s Bar created the Kosho Old Fashioned, a bold reflection of Amsterdam’s inventive culinary scene at Pillows Maurits at the Park.
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Wine Enthusiast | A Refined Highlight in Amsterdam’s Culinary Scene
Wine Enthusiast spotlights VanOost as a highlight of Amsterdam’s contemporary dining scene, noting its elegant pre‑dinner bubbles, dramatic dining room and refined dishes that bridge European and Asian influences.
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Harper’s Bazaar | One of Amsterdam’s Standout Dining Destinations
In its curated list of Amsterdam’s best restaurants, Harper’s Bazaar highlights VanOost as a standout destination for refined, globally inspired fine dining, celebrated for chef Floris van Straalen’s visionary dishes.
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Barts Boekje | A Must‑Add to Every Amsterdam Dining List
Barts Boekje praises VanOost for chef Floris van Straalen’s East‑meets‑West flavours and a setting that turns dinner into an effortless, elevated experience.
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Harper’s Bazaar | Amsterdam’s Culinary Gem
Harper’s Bazaar praises VanOost for its refined, relaxed fine dining and inventive East-meets-West cuisine.
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Entree Magazine | Michelin-Starred Mentorship
Jannis Brevet guides Chef Floris van Straalen at VanOost, shaping the next generation of fine dining talent with his expertise in technique, flavor, and seasonality.
Location
Mauritskade 61 - 1092 AD Amsterdam
+31 20 802 02 02
info@vanoostrestaurant.com
You will find us via the main entrance of Pillows Hotel Maurits at the Park, on the first floor.
Opening hours
Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday
18.00 - 20.30 hrs