Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of the Rotterdam Meent street and enjoy heartfelt hospitality and dishes that harmonise French and Japanese flavours.
Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Rotterdam’s Meent and enjoy heartfelt hospitality and dishes that harmonise French and Japanese flavours.
Restaurant Amarone is a Michelin-star fine-dining restaurant on the Meent in Rotterdam, offering French cuisine with refined Japanese influences. Expect a casual chic, warm atmosphere, ideal for couples, young professionals and business dinners. Led by chef Jan van Dobben and sommelier Yoshiko Takayama.
The vibrancy of Rotterdam’s Meent is reflected in Restaurant Amarone. With an open kitchen, luxurious armchairs and a fireplace, Amarone feels warm and convivial.
Our enthusiastic team ensures a relaxed atmosphere in a setting with an international feel. Jan van Dobben’s style is rooted in the French and Japanese cuisines. He allows the essence of each ingredient to speak and brings harmony to every dish — honest cooking is his creed.
Eye-catchers include the white three-dimensional wall surrounding the open kitchen, the Japan-inspired photographic artwork by Casper Faassen, and the origami-bird lamps above the bar. For your comfort, we’ve chosen linen-clad round tables and grey ‘kimono chairs’.
A Michelin-star experience led by Jan & Yoshiko.
Restaurant Amarone is the pride of chef Jan van Dobben and hostess-sommelier Yoshiko Van Dobben-Takayama. Grounded in classical French cuisine, Jan cooks internationally with subtle Japanese influences and techniques, enriched by his annual journeys to Japan.
Amarone opened in 2006 under Gert Blom and Harrie Baas and has held a Michelin star since 2007. Jan joined Amarone in 2012 and became full owner in 2018 after becoming co-owner in 2017. Originally from Japan, Yoshiko Van Dobben-Takayama graduated in France as an oenologist and worked at three-star L’Arnsbourg in Alsace as chef de cave. The couple met while working at L’Arnsbourg. In the Netherlands, Yoshiko worked at two-star &Moshik in Amsterdam, where she was named Food & Wine Pairing Specialist of the Year 2015 by Gault&Millau. In 2017 she joined Jan when he became co-owner of Amarone, and in December 2019 Gault&Millau named her Sommelier of the Year 2020.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, we exclusively serve the Amarone menu in 6 or 7 courses. In addition, guests may choose our Prestige menu or dine à la carte.
To maintain the highest quality for our guests, lunch service concludes at 16:15 at the latest. In the evening, the restaurant closes at 23:30.
Does Restaurant Amarone have a Michelin star?
Yes. Restaurant Amarone has held a Michelin star since 2006 and is widely recognised for its consistent quality, refined flavours and personal hospitality.
What kind of cuisine does Amarone serve?
Amarone cooks from a classical French foundation with refined Japanese influences, focusing on pure ingredients, creativity, balance and harmony of flavour.
What is the atmosphere like at Amarone?
The atmosphere is casual chic, elegant yet relaxed. Amarone is well suited for romantic dinners, business occasions and special celebrations.
Can I dine à la carte or only choose a menu?
On Friday and Saturday evenings, Amarone serves its tasting menu in 6 or 7 courses. Guests may also choose the Prestige menu or dine à la carte. On other days and during lunch, à la carte dining is available for parties of up to six guests, subject to the current menu.
Is Amarone suitable for business lunches and dinners?
Yes. Amarone is highly suitable for business lunches and dinners thanks to its calm setting, round tables, high level of service and central location in Rotterdam.
Where is Restaurant Amarone located?
Restaurant Amarone is located at Meent 72A, in the heart of Rotterdam.
Who leads Restaurant Amarone?
Chef Jan van Dobben and hostess-sommelier Yoshiko Takayama form the heart of Amarone, shaping its cuisine, wine selection and overall guest experience. Together, they have gained many years of experience at three-Michelin-star level in France.
Does Amarone accommodate dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes. We are happy to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies, provided they are communicated in advance with your reservation.
