Restaurant Amarone

What Restaurant Amarone does

Restaurant Amarone is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant operating from a single location at Meent 72A in central Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2006 by Gert Blom and Harrie Baas, the restaurant has held a Michelin star continuously since 2007 and is currently owned by chef Jan van Dobben, who took full ownership in 2018 after joining as chef in 2012. The kitchen is led by Van Dobben with a culinary style rooted in classical French technique and refined Japanese influences, the latter developed through annual research trips to Japan. Hostess-sommelier Yoshiko Van Dobben-Takayama, an oenologist trained in France with prior experience at three-star L'Arnsbourg and two-star &Moshik, leads the wine program and was named Gault&Millau Sommelier of the Year 2020.

The restaurant offers three menu formats: an Amarone tasting menu of six or seven courses (exclusively served Friday and Saturday evenings), a premium Prestige menu, and an à la carte option available during lunch and weekday evenings for parties up to six. Service concludes at 16:15 for lunch and 23:30 for dinner. The interior is configured around an open kitchen with a white three-dimensional surround, linen-clad round tables, grey 'kimono chairs', a fireplace, and Japan-inspired photographic artwork by Casper Faassen with origami-bird lamps above the bar. Dietary requirements and allergies are accommodated when communicated in advance.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer reservation model with no delivery, catering, retail, or franchise components. Customers book via phone, WhatsApp, or the bilingual Dutch/English website, with walk-ins subject to availability. Acquisition relies on Michelin-star reputation, word-of-mouth, and central foot-traffic visibility on the Meent shopping street rather than paid marketing. The target audience comprises couples, young professionals, and business diners seeking an upscale experience. The restaurant is privately held with 19 employees, no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no parent company.

Name

Restaurant Amarone

Legal name

Restaurant Amarone

Website

https://restaurantamarone.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Restaurant Amarone is a single-location Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Rotterdam offering French cuisine with refined Japanese influences, serving couples, business professionals, and special occasion diners through tasting menus and à la carte service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• French japanese cuisine
• Michelin star dining
• Tasting menu service
• Sommelier wine pairing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Food Service: Restaurant Amarone generates revenue through table service of multi-course tasting menus (6-7 courses), Prestige menu options, and à la carte dining. Revenue is transaction-based, collected at point of service from guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Restaurant Amarone is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Rotterdam offering French cuisine with refined Japanese influences. The core offering consists of three distinct dining options: the Amarone tasting menu (6 or 7 courses served exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings), the Prestige menu (a premium alternative tasting menu), and an à la carte menu available during lunch and other evenings for parties up to six guests. The experience is delivered at the Meent 72A location under the direction of chef-owner Jan van Dobben and sommelier Yoshiko Van Dobben-Takayama.

Product overview

Restaurant Amarone is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant offering an integrated culinary experience centered on French cuisine with refined Japanese influences. The core offering consists of three distinct dining options: the Amarone tasting menu (6-7 courses served Friday-Saturday evenings), the Prestige menu (a premium alternative), and an à la carte menu available during lunch and other evenings. Chef Jan van Dobben leads the kitchen while sommelier Yoshiko Takayama curates the wine selection, together delivering a cohesive casual chic dining experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amarone Tasting Menu A 6 or 7-course tasting menu served exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings, rooted in classical French cuisine with refined Japanese influences. Focuses on pure ingredients, creativity, balance, and harmony of flavour. Available to individual diners and couples seeking a Michelin-star experience.
• Prestige Menu A premium alternative tasting menu offered on Friday and Saturday evenings alongside the standard Amarone menu, providing an elevated dining experience for guests seeking the highest tier of the restaurant's culinary offering.
• À La Carte Menu An à la carte menu available during lunch (closing at 16:15) and on weekday evenings, serving parties of up to six guests. Features dishes rooted in classical French cuisine with Japanese influences, suited for business lunches, casual dining, and smaller group visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Michelin star maintained consistently since 2007

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Spectrum: Two-Michelin-star restaurant at the NH Collection Barbizon Palace in Amsterdam. Comparable as a Dutch Michelin-starred fine dining destination with classic French technique and premium positioning.
• Bord'Eau: Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam operated within a luxury hotel setting. Comparable as a Dutch Michelin-level tasting menu venue with classic French foundations and premium wine program targeting business diners.
• Aan de Poel: Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Amstelveen led by chef Stefan van Sprang. Comparable as a single-site Dutch Michelin tasting menu venue targeting special occasion and business diners.
• De Treeswijkhoeve: Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in Waalre (North Brabant). Comparable as an independent, owner-operated Dutch Michelin-star tasting menu venue with classic French foundations.
• Inter Scaldes: Two-Michelin-star restaurant in Kruiningen (Zeeland). Comparable as an independent Dutch owner-chef fine dining institution with a tasting menu format and Michelin-level prestige.
• Parkheuvel: Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant located on the Wilhelmina Pier in Rotterdam. Directly comparable as a single-location, Michelin-recognized premium restaurant operating in the same city and competing for the same business and tourist diners.
• De Librije: Three-Michelin-star fine dining destination in Zwolle led by Jonnie Boer. Comparable as an independent, owner-chef Dutch fine dining institution operating tasting menus at the highest tier of the Dutch market.
• FG Restaurant Rotterdam: Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Rotterdam led by chef François Geurds. Comparable as a Rotterdam-based, single-site Michelin venue targeting the same upscale business and special-occasion segments.
• &Moshik: Two-Michelin-star restaurant in Amsterdam previously employing sommelier Yoshiko Van Dobben-Takayama. Comparable as a high-end Dutch tasting menu venue with a French culinary foundation and a strong sommelier-led wine program.

Regional players

• Restaurant De Kenting: Michelin-recommended fine dining restaurant in the Netherlands with classic French foundations. Comparable as a Dutch independent Michelin-level venue operating in the same competitive set, though primarily serving the eastern Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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