Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma

Fine dining restaurant · Oudezijde

Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma

Fine dining restaurant · Oudezijde

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Dam 9, 1012 HH Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
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Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
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Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
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Restaurant The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma by null
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Step into Amsterdam's historic The White Room, where Michelin-starred chef Jacob Jan Boerma serves up globally inspired tasting menus in a stunningly ornate 1800s setting.  

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Dam 9, 1012 HH Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

+31 20 554 9454
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The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma

"You can imagine yourself as an Austrian prince or princess in this white and gold dining room, which dates from 1885 and magnificently combines classical elegance with modern furnishings. Citrus flavours and exotic spices are combined in a creative interplay. The chef is a strong technician and understands what refinement really means." - Michelin Inspector

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"Overlooking Dam Square, this sumptuous white-and-gilt dining room—the oldest in Amsterdam (it dates back to 1885)—is the setting for chef Jacob Jan Boerma’s strikingly innovative cooking. Creative flavor combinations artfully balancing acidity and spice are evident in dishes like tartare of dorade , dressed with lime and olive oil and dotted with fresh wasabi and cucumber granita. The list of mostly biodynamic wines, assembled by talented young sommelier Isabel van Bueren, features some surprisingly interesting and lesser-known labels. Dinner tasting menus are four, six, or eight courses, priced from €65 to €105 ($76 to $124); lunch has two- and three-course tasting menus priced at €32.50 ($38) and €37.50 ($44) respectively. An à la carte menu is also available."

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"The White Room is considered the oldest operating restaurant in Amsterdam, having opened in 1885 inside the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky on Dam Square. Today, renowned chef Jacob Jan Boerma makes surprising use of fruit flavors and aromatic spices in the beautifully-presented dishes that comprise the five-, seven-, and nine-course menus. Think North Sea Crab with beetroot, watermelon, and buttermilk or venison with pumpkin, Delcorf apple, and chicory." - Meredith Bethune

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C. G.

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A wonderful experience from start to finish. I went for my birthday and was touched to find a handwritten card at the table and a glass of my favourite champagne poured as I arrived: such a thoughtful touch. The Gold Menu was lovely, every course perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. The wine pairing was a real highlight too, with each glass from a different country, a lovely detail. The staff were warm, attentive, and made the evening feel truly special. A memorable night in every way.

Geoff Brasse

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Wonderful Dining experience with room between tables so we felt like we had privacy. Service was phenomenal with tasty and interesting food "experiences." We never felt rushed and drink pairings were well recommended by the somellier.

Agustín Sámano

Google
The White Room delivers a solid fine dining experience, with beautifully executed dishes and high-quality ingredients. The tasting menu was enjoyable, though nothing truly stood out as particularly remarkable. The champagne pairing was well curated and complemented the courses nicely. From a cost-benefit perspective, I’d rate it 4 out of 5 stars. At over €500 for a meal, you expect not just great food but also impeccable service. Unfortunately, the experience was marred by the assistant sommelier’s attitude. He was unnecessarily rude and arrogant, making us feel uncomfortable throughout the night. When I expressed gratitude multiple times, he condescendingly asked if I planned to continue doing so—as if being polite was an oddity. He later claimed this was his “icebreaker,” but it only set a negative tone for the evening. For a restaurant with two Michelin stars, service should be a highlight, not a drawback. While the kitchen delivers, the front-of-house—particularly the sommelier team—needs to match that standard.

Antonius Howard

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One of the best dining experience, definitely worth the star. We visited during the Christmas Eve for the Christmas special menu. The amuse bouche and appetizers are very interesting but can tell that they are "experimenting". Love all the explosion of flavors and especially the fish with vanilla sauce - totally mindblown. Endless stream of desserts that by the end of the service we were very full. Service is on point even though not the friendliest, but deservedly a Michelin star level of professionalism.

jen e

Google
This was our third visit and unfortunately, our experience wasn’t as special as our first two. The service was impeccable and some dishes were excellent. But too many were not. In particular, the artichoke dish was not appealing and the pigeon was not correctly finished. Some dishes had an earthy element that was overpowering and took away from our enjoyment. However, the salad served with the pigeon was excellent, and the bread/butter was remarkable. For a dinner that cost 500 Euro, we left disappointed.

Kiran Noor

Google
This was such an amazing experience. I did the vegetarian option and wow every single dish was 10/10. The service was great. Our server was attentive and explained every dish. The restaurant has such a nice ambiance.

Serge Munitz

Google
Loved the small good plates structure and the wine selection! Some of my shellfish dishes were substituted with vegetarian options (by my request) and it’s the vegetarian dishes where you can really see chef’s skills shine. Highly recommend. This can easily be a 2 Michelin star rated restaurant, hopefully thye will get it!

Hind

Google
Exceptional service from start to finish. philip was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for your professionalism and warm hospitality 🙏🏻