Restaurant Merkelbach in Huize Frankendael

What Restaurant Merkelbach in Huize Frankendael does

Restaurant Merkelbach is a private, single-location restaurant located in the right wing of the Coach House (Koetshuis) of Huize Frankendael, an 18th-century country estate that is the last remaining historic buitenhuis in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district. The restaurant operates daily from 9:00 to 18:00, serving coffee and tea, an à la carte lunch between 12:00 and 15:00, and afternoon drinks ("borreluitjes") from 15:00. During summer months (June through September) the venue closes on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate private wedding events. The business is owned and operated by head chef Geert Burema, who is the initiator of the Slow Food Chefs Alliance in the Netherlands and is closely involved with the broader Slow Food movement and Youth Food Movement.

The menu follows a Slow Food philosophy emphasizing seasonal, sustainable, and regional products, with herbs sourced from the adjacent Park Frankendael and cold-grown vegetables. À la carte pricing runs from €16 for starters to €23 for mains, with desserts at €16 and a three-course set menu priced at €47.50 per person. Afternoon appetizers (cheese croquettes, bitterballen, mini quiches) range from €5.50 to €8.50. Dietary accommodations are available for gluten, lactose, nut intolerance, and vegan diets. The restaurant accepts only PIN or credit card payments.

Beyond daily lunch service, the business operates a private dining and events vertical with access to the historic 18th-century Salons and the rustic Coach House for groups ranging from 2 to 300 persons, including weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. Reservations for groups of 8+ and private events are handled via email inquiry ([email protected]), while individual lunch bookings are processed online through the Formitable platform. The restaurant distributes through its own bilingual (Dutch/English) website and active Instagram and Facebook channels. Strategic partnerships include the Slow Food Chefs Alliance, the Slow Food Youth Network, Holtkamp (food supplier), and Park Frankendael (local sourcing).

Name

Restaurant Merkelbach in Huize Frankendael

Legal name

Restaurant Merkelbach in Huize Frankendael

Website

https://restaurantmerkelbach.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Restaurant Merkelbach is a privately owned Amsterdam lunch restaurant and private-event venue operating inside the 18th-century Huize Frankendael country estate. It serves Slow Food à la carte lunch to individual diners and hosts private dining and weddings for groups of 2 to 300.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Private dining events
• Seasonal cuisine
• Historic estate venue
• Wedding catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Daily à la carte lunch service (12:00-15:00) featuring seasonal menu with items priced €16-23 for main dishes, sweet items €4-5.75, and appetizers from 15:00 onwards at €5.50-8.50. Coffee and tea service from 9:00.
2. Private Dining & Events: Exclusive evening private dining for groups. Spaces include 18th-century Salons and Coach House. Weddings, meetings, and group events for 2-300 persons. Catering to marriages in summer months. Group reservations via email.
3. 3-Course Set Menu: Three-course lunch menu available at €47.50 per person, providing fixed-price revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Restaurant Merkelbach operates a daily full-service restaurant in the Coach House of Huize Frankendael offering coffee and tea from 9:00, à la carte lunch (12:00-15:00) with seasonal starters (€16), mains (€23), and desserts (€16), plus a 3-course set menu (€47.50). The restaurant also provides exclusive private evening dining and event hosting (weddings, corporate meetings, celebrations) for groups of 2-300 persons in the 18th-century Salons or Coach House.

Product overview

Restaurant Merkelbach operates as a traditional restaurant within Huize Frankendael, an 18th-century country estate in Amsterdam. The core offerings include daily restaurant dining service (coffee, lunch, and drinks from 9:00-18:00), an outdoor garden terrace, and exclusive private dining for groups in historic spaces. The lunch menu features seasonal, regionally-sourced dishes with options for dietary restrictions. The venue also provides event space rental through Huize Frankendael for weddings, meetings, and group dining. The restaurant is affiliated with Slow Food and the Slow Food Chefs Alliance, emphasizing Good, Pure, and Fair food.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Merkelbach Dining Service Full-service restaurant offering coffee, tea, à la carte lunch (served 12:00-15:00), and drinks daily from 9:00-18:00. Located in the right wing of the Coach House of Huize Frankendael in Amsterdam.
• Garden Terrace Outdoor terrace seating in the most beautiful garden in Amsterdam, available during favorable weather conditions for the restaurant's daily service.
• Private Dining Exclusive evening private dining for groups of 2 to 300 persons with options to dine in the 18th-century Salons or the rustic old Coach House. Reservations via email at [email protected].
• Lunch Menu Seasonal à la carte lunch offerings including starters (€16), main courses (€23), desserts (€16), and a 3-course set menu (€47.50). Menu changes monthly.
• Evening Drinks Menu (Borreluitjes) Appetizers served from 15:00 featuring Dutch specialties including Holtkamp cheese croquettes (€7.50), bitterballen/Dutch meatballs (€8.50), artichoke croquettes, and mini quiches (€8.50).
• Huize Frankendael Event Spaces Event venue spaces including the Salons, Coach House, and boardrooms available for weddings, meetings, and private dining for groups of 2 to 300 persons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dietary accommodations for gluten, lactose, nut intolerance and vegan diets

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Slow FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant is closely involved with Slow Food organization. Chef Geert Burema is initiator of the Slow Food Chefs Alliance in Netherlands. Alliance chefs commit to Good, Pure and Fair food using authentic, sustainably produced, regional and seasonal quality products.
• Slow Food Youth NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Geert Burema is closely involved with Slow Food Youth Network, connecting young food movement activists.
• Slow Food Chefs Alliance NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeert Burema is co-initiator of the Slow Food Chefs Alliance in Netherlands. Chefs of the Alliance introduce guests to Good, Pure and Fair food.
• HoltkampminorOthersRestaurant serves Holtkamp brand cheese croquettes (4 pieces, €7.50) and bitterballen/Dutch meatballs (6 pieces, €8.50) as appetizers from 15:00.
• Park FrankendaelminorOthersRestaurant sources herbs from Park Frankendael. Vegetables are cold-grown with care. Local sourcing connects to Slow Food philosophy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bord'Eau: Fine-dining restaurant inside Amsterdam's Hotel Amstel with seasonal French-influenced cuisine and extensive private dining/event capability. Comparable as a high-end Amsterdam full-service restaurant leveraging a heritage venue.
• Restaurant Bougainville: Amsterdam fine-dining restaurant with a strong chef-led seasonal menu and Michelin-level positioning. Comparable as a chef-driven Amsterdam destination restaurant competing on culinary quality and provenance.
• Restaurant De Kas: Amsterdam fine-dining restaurant with a similar farm-to-table/sustainable sourcing philosophy, set in a heritage greenhouse location. Comparable because both target diners seeking seasonal menus and a distinctive setting within Amsterdam.
• The Duchess: Upscale restaurant and bar in a historic Amsterdam building (former bank) offering all-day dining, private events, and a strong design-led setting. Comparable in venue-driven dining and event hosting at the premium end of the Amsterdam market.
• De Plantage: Historic Amsterdam restaurant-lounge in a 19th-century building near Artis, offering lunch, dinner, and private dining. Comparable in operating model: full-service heritage venue with private event spaces and à la carte menus.

Regional players

• De Librije: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Zwolle (Netherlands), chef-led, seasonal/local cuisine. Comparable in chef-driven Slow Food-adjacent philosophy, though located outside Amsterdam and at a higher price tier.
• Park Restaurant Amsterdam: Amsterdam all-day restaurant with focus on quality lunch and private dining. Comparable in offering à la carte lunch in a distinctive Amsterdam setting, with similar mid-premium pricing.
• Café Brecht: Amsterdam East/Watergraafsmeer-adjacent all-day café-restaurant. Comparable as a same-geography all-day casual dining concept, though with broader bar/lounge focus rather than Slow Food fine-dining positioning.

Others

• Huize Frankendael (event venue parent): The host estate and event venue operator in which Restaurant Merkelbach is embedded. Comparable as the parent/related venue for weddings, corporate events, and private dining — sharing the same client pipeline for non-restaurant revenue.
• Slow Food Chefs Alliance Netherlands: Industry network co-initiated by Chef Geert Burema. Comparable as the strategic/peer ecosystem in which the restaurant operates, defining the Slow Food positioning and connecting it to like-minded restaurants across the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/restaurantmerkelbach
• Instagraminstagram.com/restaurant_merkelbach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/restaurant-merkelbach-in-huize-frankendael

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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