Restaurant in Reijmerstok, Netherlands
Book it for the occasion. Plan months ahead.
A 2-Michelin-star restaurant in rural Limburg run by chef Hans van Wolde from a converted farmstead, Brut172 earns destination status through precise creative cooking, a serious alcohol-free pairing program, and an architectural space that moves guests through multiple rooms. La Liste rates it 92.5 points in 2025. Book months ahead — this is Near Impossible to get into at short notice.
Yes — and not just for the food. Brut172 is a 2-Michelin-star restaurant run by chef Hans van Wolde from a converted farmstead in the quiet Limburg countryside, and it earns its destination status on multiple fronts: a cooking program that La Liste rated 92.5 points in 2025, a drinks list that spans global wines and alcohol-free pairings, and an architectural space that most city restaurants cannot replicate. If you are considering a special-occasion dinner in the southern Netherlands, this is the clearest case for making the drive.
The physical experience at Brut172 is one of the strongest arguments for booking it over a comparable restaurant in Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The converted farmstead moves guests through a sequence of distinct rooms: an aperitif lounge, a salon, and the kitchen itself. The effect is closer to a private residence than a formal dining room, and the modern architectural design has been singled out by La Liste as "extraordinary" and "art rather than architecture." For a special occasion, that progression through different spaces adds ceremony without formality. Parties looking for privacy should note that the venue also operates lodges and a mansion for overnight stays, which transforms a dinner reservation into a full weekend if you want it to be. Check our full Reijmerstok hotels guide for accommodation options nearby.
Van Wolde's cooking is creative and technically precise. La Liste's 2026 commentary specifically highlights the vegetable program, awarding him entry into its 5 Radishes Chefs Club and noting that the "creativity and sophistication with which the vegetable dishes are brought here is of high level." That recognition matters practically: if you are booking for a mixed group that includes vegetarians or guests who prefer plant-led menus, Brut172 is one of the few 2-star restaurants where a fully vegetable-based experience is not an afterthought but a deliberate, lauded direction. The broader menu, according to La Liste's verified review, features top-quality ingredients with deep, complex sauces, described as "playful and expressive." Opinionated About Dining ranked Brut172 at #483 in Europe in 2025, up from #497 in 2024, which signals consistent upward momentum rather than a plateau.
The drinks offer at Brut172 is one of the more complete in this price tier outside a major city. La Liste specifically calls out a wine selection that draws from producers globally, alongside a curated range of alcohol-free juice pairings. That second option is not a token gesture: at a restaurant where the 5 Radishes Chefs Club recognition is tied to the vegetable cooking, a serious non-alcoholic pairing program is a coherent extension of the kitchen's philosophy. For guests who do not drink or who prefer to drive back after dinner, the alcohol-free pairing is a legitimate alternative rather than a workaround. The wine list's global scope suggests depth across multiple regions, which is worth noting for guests who want to match a specific producer or style. If you are exploring more of the regional drinks culture, our Reijmerstok bars guide and our Reijmerstok wineries guide cover the wider area.
Booking difficulty at Brut172 is rated Near Impossible. Plan accordingly: this is not a restaurant where a week's notice will work for a weekend dinner. Reservations: Book as far in advance as possible; for weekend evenings, months ahead is not excessive given the 2-star profile and the venue's growing international recognition. Hours: Lunch service runs Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm; dinner runs Thursday through Saturday, 6:30 pm to midnight. The restaurant is closed Sunday through Wednesday. Budget: €€€€ price tier — expect this to sit at the higher end of the Dutch fine dining range. Location: Reijmerstokkerdorpsstraat 143, 6274 NK Reijmerstok. This is a rural village in Limburg; driving is the practical choice. Overnight: On-site lodges and a mansion are available, making this a viable two-day trip rather than just a dinner out. See our Reijmerstok experiences guide for how to build around it.
Book Brut172 if you are planning a milestone dinner , anniversary, significant birthday, or a long-overdue special occasion , and want a setting that does the occasion justice without the noise and pace of a city restaurant. The combination of 2-star cooking, a serious non-alcoholic pairing option, and an architectural space that moves guests through multiple rooms makes it a stronger choice for that purpose than most comparably priced restaurants in Amsterdam. It is also the right call if plant-forward cooking matters to your group: the 5 Radishes Chefs Club recognition is a meaningful signal that this kitchen takes vegetables seriously at the highest level. For guests coming from outside the Netherlands, the rural Limburg setting paired with the option to stay on-site makes Brut172 a plausible centrepiece for a short trip rather than a single dinner. Browse our full Reijmerstok restaurants guide for additional context on the local dining scene, and consider pairing the trip with a visit to De Treeswijkhoeve in Waalre or De Lindehof in Nuenen if you are spending several days in the south of the Netherlands.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
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| Brut172 | La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 92pts; Wonderful to see how chef Hans van Wolde with Brut172 surpasses himself again. And it's not over yet, because the new projects follow one another... But Hans also knows in the meantime that all guests can enjoy 100% vegetable dishes. Once you step in this direction as a chef, a new world opens up and it is clear that the Brut172 team is totally on board. The creativity and sophistication with which the vegetable dishes are brought here is of high level, pure enjoyment! Welcome to the 5 Radishes Chefs Club Hans.; Chef: Hans van Wolde document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() { var el = document.getElementById("Achievements_chefs"); if (el && el.parentNode) { el.parentNode.removeChild(el); } });; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #483 (2025); La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 92.5pts; Hans van Wolde has set up shop in the heart of the quiet Limburg countryside, having transformed a farmstead into an architectural gem. Diners are led through the different spaces, from the aperitif lounge to the cosy salon to the kitchen itself. The place has the feel of a luxurious chalet; the upscale modern design is extraordinary. This is art rather than architecture! Hans van Wolde takes you into his world, where you momentarily lose track of time. It is certainly worth considering the wonderful accommodation options in the lodges and mansion. But back to the food, which is made with top-quality ingredients and features deep, complex sauces. Hans van Wolde's culinary creations are playful and expressive, just like his character. Succulent pan-seared fillets of North Sea sole, for instance, take centre stage in a dish that combines the earthy flavours of chopped chanterelles and black truffle, an exquisite sweet red wine reduction, mustard mousseline and a pomme soufflé. Terroir and craftsmanship come together, resulting in a cuisine that creates diverse impressions, ranging from the adventurous to the familiar. Then there is the obliging front-of-house team and selection of wines from around the globe, as well as a range of delicious juices for alcohol-free pairing… Brut172 is waiting to be discovered!; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #497 (2024); Michelin 2 Stars (2024) | €€€€ | — |
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Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Lunch is the more accessible entry point — Thursday through Saturday, service runs 11:30am to 4:30pm, giving you the full Brut172 experience without the late finish that dinner (6:30pm to midnight) demands. If you are making a dedicated trip from outside the region, dinner lets you consider the on-site lodging, which La Liste specifically recommends as worth factoring in. For a first visit, lunch is the practical choice; for a milestone occasion, dinner with an overnight stay makes the most sense.
At €€€€ pricing with 2 Michelin stars and a La Liste score of 92 points, Brut172 sits in the top tier of Dutch fine dining by any measurable standard. The value case is stronger here than at a comparable city restaurant because the converted-farmstead setting, the vegetable-forward creative program, and the drinks offer — wine and alcohol-free pairings both — are included in a single destination that has no urban equivalent. If you are comparing on price alone, it is not cheap; if you are comparing on what the price buys, it competes with restaurants charging the same in Amsterdam.
There are no direct alternatives in Reijmerstok itself — it is a small village in the Limburg countryside and Brut172 is the destination. The nearest comparable fine dining options are in the broader South Limburg and Dutch region: De Lindehof in Nuenen holds 2 Michelin stars and operates at a similar price point; De Librije in Zwolle is a 3-star option if you are willing to travel further. If a fully plant-based creative menu is the specific draw, De Nieuwe Winkel in Nijmegen is the most direct comparison in that lane.
The venue's La Liste 2026 citation explicitly highlights that all guests can enjoy 100% vegetable dishes, and the commentary frames this as a deliberate kitchen-wide commitment rather than a workaround. That signals a kitchen capable of building around plant-based requirements at the highest level. For other dietary needs, the booking process is the right moment to communicate restrictions — at €€€€ and Near Impossible difficulty, this is not a restaurant where you want to raise dietary needs at the table.
Brut172 operates as a creative tasting-format restaurant at the €€€€ price point, so the menu is not structured for à la carte ordering — you are in the kitchen's hands. La Liste's 2025 citation references pan-seared North Sea sole with chanterelles, black truffle, and pomme soufflé as an example of Van Wolde's style, but seasonal menus change. The alcohol-free juice pairing is specifically called out by La Liste as worth considering alongside the wine list, which spans global producers.
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