The Duchess
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
The Duchess firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Duchess
- Legal name
- The Duchess
- Website
- https://the-duchess.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Duchess industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fine Dining Restaurants
- NAICS
- Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)
Keywords
Where The Duchess is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Duchess business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Dining and beverage sales: The Duchess generates revenue through table service dining, bar sales (cocktails, wines, champagnes), afternoon tea service, and private dining bookings. The menu features premium items including Beluga caviar, wagyu beef, and extensive wine and champagne selections.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Afternoon Tea Service - Friday to Sunday 12:30-16:00 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
The Duchess product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Duchess is a luxury fine dining restaurant and bar in Amsterdam serving Belle Époque inspired Nouveau-Niçoise cuisine. Core offerings include table-service dinner, an award-winning cocktail and bar program, weekend afternoon tea in The Tea Room using Mariage Frères blends, and exclusive private dining for business lunches and celebrations accommodating up to 60 guests.
Product overview
The Duchess is a single-location luxury restaurant and bar operated by The Entourage Group hospitality company. The offering consists of the main fine dining restaurant (core product) serving Nouveau-Niçoise cuisine, complemented by The Tea Room (afternoon tea service), The Duchess Bar (award-winning cocktails and punches), Private Dining (exclusive event spaces), and various dining menus (À La Carte, Bar Bites, Desserts, Wines, Cocktails). Gift cards are also available. The restaurant opened in June 2015 in a historic Amsterdam building and has received multiple industry awards for its bar program.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- The Duchess Restaurant Fine dining restaurant inspired by Belle Époque elegance, featuring Nouveau-Niçoise cuisine combining Southern France and Italy flavors, with candlelit dinners and chandeliers in the historic former KAS Bank setting.
- The Tea Room (Afternoon Tea Service) Afternoon tea service offered Friday to Sunday, 12:30-16:00, featuring Mariage Frères tea blends, delicate pastries, hand-made macarons, warm scones, and an exclusive champagne selection.
- Private Dining Exclusive private dining experience inspired by Belle Époque elegance, accommodating 44 seated and 60 standing guests. Available for business lunches and celebrations with classy canapés and decorations.
- The Duchess Bar Award-winning cocktail and punch bar featuring classic punches, French and Savoy Apéritifs, absinthe and pastis selections, and creative cocktails inspired by the roaring twenties and thirties, served at the signature black marble bar with mirrored backdrop.
- Bar Bites Menu Light bar food menu including Bloody Mary Oysters, Foie Gras Donut, Beef Tartare with Beluga Caviar, Prawns in Warm Olive Oil, and various small plates designed for pairing with cocktails.
- À La Carte Menu Full dinner menu featuring classical dishes including Spaghetti with Beluga Caviar, Beef Wellington, Dover Sole Meunière, Lamb Cutlets, and assorted pasta and seafood plates.
- Wine Cellar Extensive wine selection featuring exclusive wines from across the globe, including rare Champagnes, Burgundies, Bordeaux, and premium bottles from Italy, Spain, and South Africa.
- Cocktails Menu Signature cocktails and punches including The Duchess Pearl, Tomatic Soda, Twinkle, Mezcal Rouge, and vintage-inspired refreshments evoking the historic cocktail era.
- Dessert Menu Exquisite desserts including Real Crème Brûlée, The Ice Cream Lady, Pavlova, Chocolate Explosion, Cheese Selection, and Baba with champagne.
- Gift Cards Digital gift card program for purchasing and gifting The Duchess dining experiences, sold through a dedicated Giftpro platform linked from the restaurant website.
Quantifiable outcome
- Third award for the bar since opening in 2015
Companies that use The Duchess
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
The Duchess technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
The Duchess partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- The Entourage GroupcoreThe Entourage Group is the parent company and creative force behind The Duchess. Founded by Yossi Eliyahoo and Liran Wizman, the group specializes in high-end hospitality concepts. The Duchess is one of their signature Belle Époque inspired dining venues.
- W Hotel AmsterdamcoreThe Duchess operates within the historic W Hotel Amsterdam building, specifically in the former KAS Bank building. This partnership provides the iconic venue location for The Duchess's Belle Époque inspired dining experience.
- Mariage FrèresminorExclusive tea provider for The Duchess Tea Room, offering some of the finest Mariage Frères tea blends as part of the afternoon tea service.
- BARANOWITZ + KRONENBERGminorInterior design firm responsible for the historic imperial décor and aesthetic design of The Duchess, including the iconic black marble bar with mirrored backdrop.
- MolteniminorCustom-made Molteni kitchen installed as the impressive centrepiece of The Duchess culinary operations.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
The Duchess competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Bolenius Amsterdam: Amsterdam fine-dining restaurant with a Michelin star and strong emphasis on seasonal Dutch cuisine. Comparable as a single-location, chef-driven luxury dining competitor in the same regional market.
Direct peers
- Bord'Eau Restaurant Amsterdam: Two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant inside the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. Direct competitor for luxury hotel diners, private events, and premium afternoon tea/cocktail occasions in central Amsterdam.
- IZAKAYA Amsterdam: Sister Entourage Group venue with shared reservations platform, located near the W Hotel. Comparable premium Asian-fusion dining and bar experience targeting the same Amsterdam luxury market.
- MOMO Amsterdam: Another Entourage Group venue sharing the same SevenRooms reservation platform and parent operations. Operates as an upscale Amsterdam restaurant/bar with a similar high-end positioning and shared marketing infrastructure.
- The Jane Amsterdam: Iconic Amsterdam fine dining restaurant in a former chapel, offering a chef-driven tasting menu and award-winning cocktail program. Comparable as a single-location, high-design luxury restaurant with a strong bar component in the same city.
- Spectrum (Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam): Fine-dining restaurant inside a luxury Amsterdam hotel with two Michelin stars. Comparable as hotel-embedded luxury dining competing for the same affluent traveller and corporate-event spend.
- Vinkeles (The Dylan Amsterdam): Michelin-starred fine dining set in a historic Amsterdam hotel kitchen. Comparable as historic-venue, hotel-embedded luxury restaurant competing for special-occasion and corporate-event bookings.
- Ciel Bleu (Okura Amsterdam): Two-Michelin-starred fine dining on the top floor of Hotel Okura Amsterdam with panoramic views. Comparable as a high-end hotel restaurant competing for the same premium clientele and special-occasion dining market.
- Mr Porter Amsterdam: Direct sister venue under The Entourage Group operating a luxury dining experience at W Hotel Amsterdam. Same parent, same W Hotel property, comparable fine-dining-and-bar model — making it the closest operational and brand peer.
Broad incumbents
- The Connaught (London): Iconic luxury hotel restaurant and cocktail bar in London. Comparable as a heritage-venue fine dining + award-winning bar concept under a global luxury hotel brand — benchmark for the premium positioning The Duchess pursues.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
The Duchess social profiles
Digital presenceThe Duchess compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
The Duchess financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
The Duchess leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
The Duchess funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Duchess M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Duchess
What does The Duchess do?
The Duchess is a luxury fine dining restaurant and bar in Amsterdam serving Belle Époque inspired Nouveau-Niçoise cuisine. Core offerings include table-service dinner, an award-winning cocktail and bar program, weekend afternoon tea in The Tea Room using Mariage Frères blends, and exclusive private dining for business lunches and celebrations accommodating up to 60 guests.
Is The Duchess a public or private company?
The Duchess is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was The Duchess founded?
The Duchess was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is The Duchess based?
The Duchess is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does The Duchess make money?
One revenue line is on record: dining and beverage sales.
Who are The Duchess's main competitors?
Bolenius Amsterdam is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Bord'Eau Restaurant Amsterdam, IZAKAYA Amsterdam, MOMO Amsterdam, The Jane Amsterdam, Spectrum (Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam), Vinkeles (The Dylan Amsterdam), Ciel Bleu (Okura Amsterdam) and Mr Porter Amsterdam. The Connaught (London) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does The Duchess have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Duchess.
What industry is The Duchess in?
The Duchess's product category is Fine Dining Restaurants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAA, Fine Dining Restaurants, with a secondary code of MPAGAIAD, Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.