Restaurants in Nijmegen

De Nieuwe Winkel holds two Michelin stars and the global number-one We're Smart plant-based ranking, making it the clearest case for a special occasion dinner in Nijmegen. Chef Emile Van Der Staak leads a kitchen with a La Liste score of 87.5 and the top-rated wine list in its category. Book well in advance — availability is near impossible.

Bistrot Regent holds Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for 2024 and 2025, making it Nijmegen's most reliable French bistro at the €€ price point. The wine list runs to 810 selections with particular depth in Burgundy and Bordeaux, which is unusual for this price tier. Book a week ahead for most slots; weekday lunch delivers the best value.

Groenewoud holds back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) and a Star Wine List White Star — making it the most credentialed mid-range dining option in Nijmegen. Chef Alexandru Simon's modern French kitchen delivers quality that outpaces its €€ price point, and booking is straightforward. The clearest recommendation for serious food at a moderate price in this city.

A Michelin Plate gastropub in central Nijmegen with a zero-waste, seasonal kitchen that rotates meaningfully throughout the year. Chef Luuk Freriks produces bold, umami-led plates from local, responsibly sourced ingredients in a relaxed room that works for date nights and special occasions alike. The koji charcuterie is the dish to order. Google-rated 4.8 from nearly 1,000 reviews.

Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands at a single euro-sign price point make Bistrobar Berlin the most credentialed affordable restaurant in Nijmegen. Chef Fedor runs a modern cuisine kitchen on Daalseweg built on local repeat custom and a 4.4 Google rating across 957 reviews. Book for weekend brunch if you want the format that suits the bistrobar concept best.

Restaurant MANNA holds consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and scores 4.5 across nearly 900 Google reviews, making it Nijmegen's strongest case for €€€ international dining. Easy to book and well-placed on Oranjesingel, it works for special occasions, group dinners, and explorer diners who want a credentialed kitchen without the spend of the city's top tier.

Witlof is Nijmegen's strongest farm-to-table option at the €€€ tier, holding consecutive Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 and a 4.7 Google score across 274 reviews. The seasonal menu rotates genuinely with the Dutch growing calendar, making late spring through early autumn the prime window. Book ahead — weekends fill — but availability is easier than at starred peers.