Restaurant in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Eindhoven's strongest case for a Michelin dinner.
Wiesen holds the only Michelin star in Eindhoven's dining scene and earns it with disciplined French technique, seasonally responsive cooking, and a room that feels comfortable rather than stiff. At the €€€ price tier, it sits well below the €€€€ bracket of Zarzo while delivering kitchen-led precision that no lower-priced alternative in the city matches. Book four to six weeks out; this is one of the harder reservations in the region.
Book Wiesen if you want the strongest case for Michelin-starred dining in Eindhoven. Chef Tom Köffers leads a kitchen that earned its 2024 Michelin star on the back of precise French technique, global ingredients handled with discipline, and a room on Kleine Berg that manages to feel both polished and genuinely comfortable. At the €€€ price tier, this is not the cheapest evening in the city, but it sits a full price band below Zarzo (€€€€ · Creative) and delivers a coherent, classically anchored experience that most of Eindhoven's mid-range options cannot match.
Wiesen sits at Kleine Berg 10, a shopping street in central Eindhoven, behind a façade that gives little away. Inside, the room reads as elegantly spare without tipping into cold minimalism — it is the kind of space where the food is the visual anchor, not the décor. That restraint is a signal: this kitchen is not asking the room to do the work.
The Michelin 2024 citation describes chef Yuri Wiesen (the name behind the restaurant, distinct from the day-to-day kitchen operation under Tom Köffers) as a virtuoso of classic techniques who combines ingredients from across the globe while keeping texture and flavour combinations purposeful rather than showy. The example given in the award notes is instructive: Eastern Scheldt lobster tail, pan-seared to translucent, set against al dente white asparagus, sautéed sea lavender, and a frothy bisque. This is French fine dining that trusts the ingredients rather than complicating them. If a delivery of fresh strawberries arrives, expect a coupe Romanoff on the specials board. That kind of seasonal responsiveness is rarer than menus suggest.
For diners exploring Michelin-starred French cooking across the Netherlands, Wiesen occupies a different register from the likes of De Librije in Zwolle or Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam. Those are multi-star operations with corresponding ambition and price. Wiesen is the right call when you want a one-star experience that doesn't demand a two-star budget or a trip to the Randstad. Closer comparisons within France-influenced Dutch fine dining include Lagrange (€€€ · French, Buren) and Lalou (€€€ · French, Delft) — both operate at a similar price point and share the single-star calibre. Wiesen's specific advantage is its Eindhoven address, which makes it the anchor choice for anyone already in the city.
Opening hours run Wednesday through Saturday, 12 PM to midnight, with Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday closed. That four-day window and the kitchen's obvious reputation mean the booking window is tight. Google reviewers rate it 4.6 across 304 reviews, a score that holds well above the Eindhoven fine dining average and is consistent with a room that delivers reliably rather than sporadically.
Wiesen is not a takeout or delivery venue, and there is no meaningful case for treating it as one. The cooking here , lobster tail held at translucent, bisques served frothy, asparagus timed to the minute , is technique-dependent in ways that degrade fast outside a controlled service environment. No delivery platform preserves the texture logic that the Michelin citation highlights as the kitchen's defining quality. If you are looking for high-quality French food that travels, this is the wrong address. The argument for Wiesen begins and ends with dining in the room, on the night, at the table.
For comparison: Bistro Sophie (€€ · Modern Cuisine) operates at a lower price point and, as a bistro format, is better positioned for casual off-premise dining if that is the priority. Wiesen's value is entirely in the sit-down experience.
Booking at Wiesen is hard. A Michelin star awarded in 2024 in a city of Eindhoven's scale means demand has outpaced supply since the announcement. Reservations: Book as far in advance as possible , expect to plan four to six weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday, less for Wednesday or Thursday but still well in advance. No phone number is listed in current venue data, so use the restaurant's own website or reservation platform directly. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12 PM to midnight; closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Budget: €€€, placing it above Eindhoven's mid-range bistros but below the €€€€ tier of Zarzo. Dress: No published dress code, but the room and price point call for smart casual at minimum. Address: Kleine Berg 10, 5611 JV Eindhoven.
If you are building a wider Eindhoven visit around the meal, see our full Eindhoven restaurants guide, Eindhoven hotels guide, and Eindhoven bars guide. For broader Dutch fine dining context, Inter Scaldes in Kruiningen, Aan de Poel in Amstelveen, and De Nieuwe Winkel in Nijmegen are the relevant reference points in the single-to-two-star bracket. Also worth knowing: De Lindenhof in Giethoorn for those willing to travel further for fine dining in the Netherlands.
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| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Wiesen | €€€ | — |
| Zarzo | €€€€ | — |
| Lucie Cocina | €€ | — |
| Bistro Sophie | €€ | — |
| DOYY | €€€ | — |
| Goyvaerts | €€€ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Yes, for the style of cooking. Wiesen earned its 2024 Michelin star through precise French technique applied to global ingredients — think lobster tail held at translucent, paired with white asparagus and sea lavender bisque. If multi-course, chef-driven progression is your format, the kitchen delivers at that level. If you prefer à la carte flexibility, Zarzo or Bistro Sophie are better fits.
Book at least four to six weeks out. Wiesen's 2024 Michelin star in a city the size of Eindhoven created a demand gap that hasn't closed. Weekends fill first — if you're flexible on Thursday or Friday lunch, you'll have more options, but don't leave it to the week before and expect a table.
The venue database does not confirm a dedicated bar dining option at Wiesen. Given the restaurant's fine dining format on Kleine Berg and its Michelin-starred positioning, walk-in or bar seating is unlikely to be available. Reserve in advance through standard booking channels to avoid a wasted trip.
Wiesen's elegant but intimate interior on Kleine Berg 10 means large groups should enquire directly before assuming availability. For celebratory dinners of six or more, contact the restaurant well in advance — a venue at this price tier and bookability (€€€, Michelin 2024) will often have conditions or limits on group reservations.
Zarzo is the closest peer for serious cooking in Eindhoven. Bistro Sophie suits diners who want quality without the booking pressure Wiesen now carries post-Michelin. DOYY is worth considering if you want a more contemporary format. Lucie Cocina and Goyvaerts are options if you're after something less formal at a lower price point.
At €€€, Wiesen earns its price if French-rooted fine dining is what you're after. The 2024 Michelin star reflects cooking that handles premium ingredients — Eastern Scheldt lobster, white asparagus — with technical precision rather than decoration. For Eindhoven specifically, there is no stronger case at this tier. If you're comparing to Amsterdam's Michelin scene, the value case is even stronger given shorter booking queues and lower overall costs.
Yes, it's a strong choice for a celebration dinner. A 2024 Michelin star, a cosy but polished room on Kleine Berg, and cooking that runs to playful touches like strawberry coupe Romanoff as a daily special — it reads as considered rather than stiff. For anniversaries or milestone dinners in Eindhoven, Wiesen is the practical first call at this price level.
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