1. Azurite **

In early September, Mario Ridder opened the Azurite restaurant in Delft, located in the Huis van Delft. The intimate restaurant has 24 seats, an open kitchen, a private dining area and a whisky bar. Mario Ridder made a name for himself as a two-star chef at De Zwethheul and later earned a Michelin star with Joelia in Rotterdam. He describes Azurite as his most personal project yet: “I want to give it my all one last time. Not to impress with pomp and splendour, but to truly move our guests.” The wine cellar holds 12,000 bottles. The opening came just too late to feature in the 2025 guide, but in 2026 Azurite immediately secured two Michelin stars. An impressive achievement!

📍 Houttuinen 2, Delft
www.restaurantazurite.nl

 2. Calla’s *

Tucked away on the Laan van Roos en Doorn, Calla’s has been performing at star level for years. Since July 2025, Ronald van Roon and Bianca Fellinger have been full owners, without changing the restaurant’s character. The classical French kitchen remains light and pure, with vegetables and herbs coming from their own garden in Wassenaar. Calla’s moves with the times, offering more vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as non alcoholic wine pairings.

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📍 Laan van Roos en Doorn 51a
www.restaurantcallas.nl

3. Triptyque *

Triptyque in Wateringen is built around chef Niven Kunz’s eighty twenty principle, where vegetables and fruit take the lead, supported by meat, fish or dairy. His cooking is creative and deeply local, with terroir at the heart of each dish. Think carrot transformed into a plant based steak tartare. The result is bold, sustainable and unexpected. Triptyque holds both a Michelin Star and a Green Star.

📷 Roos Den Haan

📍 Plein 13G, Wateringen
www.triptyque.nl

4. ’t Ganzenest *

Just nine months after opening, ’t Ganzenest was awarded a Michelin star. Chef Erik Tas cooks classic French cuisine with a modern touch, surrounded by greenery. The atmosphere is homely, with linen tablecloths and a chefs table. Guests can come for lunch, dinner or stay overnight. Visitors travel from across the region. For Tas, the most important thing is that people feel at home.

📍 Delftweg 58a, Rijswijk
www.ganzenest.nl

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5. Central Park *

For the fourth year running, Central Park has retained its Michelin star. At Vreugd & Rust, a listed building, the cuisine is based on classic principles and a keen sense of the seasons. The cuisine of Tim Bood and Hette Hettema revolves around flavour and technique, without any frills. The wine list features 2,750 wines and is presented with great flair by master host Joey de Kruijf. Another bonus: Central Park is also a boutique hotel.

📷 Pascale Van Reijn Photography

📍 Oosteinde 14, Voorburg
www.centralparkvoorburg.com

6. Calva *

In early 2025, Calva moved to the Markt in Nootdorp and immediately earned its first Michelin star. Chef Tom Beckers serves modern French cuisine centred on seasonal produce and clean flavours. The surprise menu changes regularly and is personally introduced by the chef. The shellfish bisque is a constant and has become a signature moment. With its open kitchen and direct approach, the experience feels personal and unforced.

📷 Stephanie Gielesen

📍 Market 53, Nootdorp
www.restaurantcalva.nl

7. Novaela *

Novaela is located in a seventeenth century building at the Bagijnhof in Delft. In October 2025, the restaurant received its first Michelin star. Chef Daniël Duijster Gomero cooks with lightness and balance, focusing on fish and shellfish. The menu changes every two months and guests can also order à la carte. Since the star was announced, securing a table has become a matter of luck.

📷 Lima Photography

📍 Bagijnhof 118, Delft
www.novaela.nl