FG - François Geurds
€€€€ · Creative · Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Restaurant in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Read
Vegetable-Forward Precision
Price
€€€€
Chef
François Geurds
Why go
FG holds two Michelin stars and an 89-point La Liste score, making it one of Rotterdam's strongest cases for a serious tasting menu dinner. The kitchen takes a produce-led, vegetable-forward direction that La Liste reviewers praised on value grounds. Open only Tuesday to Friday, with booking difficulty rated near impossible; plan at least six to eight weeks ahead.
About FG - François Geurds
Verdict
FG is one of two Michelin-starred restaurants in Rotterdam worth serious consideration for a special-occasion dinner, it holds a clear position at the creative end of the city's fine-dining tier. Two Michelin stars held consecutively through 2024 and 2025, plus an 89-point La Liste ranking, confirm this is not a venue you book on a whim. Book it when technical ambition and a vegetable-forward tasting menu matter more to you than classical French service depth. If you want that classical formality, Parkheuvel (€€€€ · Modern Cuisine) is the more conventional choice.
The Restaurant
François Geurds operates from Katshoek 37b in Rotterdam, running a creative kitchen that La Liste reviewers specifically flagged for its vegetable and fruit focus under the house concept "Fabulous Gastronomy." The La Liste entry calls out the vegetable tasting menu as offering strong price-to-quality value at this tier, which is a meaningful signal: for €€€€ pricing, reviewers found the experience defensible on purely financial terms, not just aspirational ones.
The kitchen's emphasis on vegetables is not a lifestyle constraint imposed on diners; it is the culinary direction of the house. If you are coming expecting protein-forward tasting courses, redirect your booking to Fred (€€€€ · Creative French) or Joelia (€€€€ · Modern French). If you want technically precise, produce-led cooking from a kitchen with a two-star track record, FG earns its place at the top of your Rotterdam shortlist.
Service Hours and Booking
FG operates Tuesday through Friday only, with lunch service from 11:30am to 4pm and dinner from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The restaurant is closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday. This is a narrow operational window for a venue at this level, it matters practically: you cannot slot this into a weekend Rotterdam trip without planning around it. For weekend fine dining in the city, Parkheuvel or Amarone (€€€ · Modern French) operate on broader schedules.
Booking difficulty is rated near impossible. For a two-Michelin-star kitchen with this limited weekly availability, expect to plan six to eight weeks ahead at minimum, consider that popular seasonal periods may require longer lead times. There is no published booking method in the available data, so check the restaurant's current reservation channels directly via their address details before assuming online availability.
On Takeout and Delivery
This is a tasting-menu restaurant with a creative kitchen built around composed multi-course dining. The format does not translate to takeout or delivery in any meaningful sense. The La Liste review specifically highlights multi-element vegetable and fruit courses, the kind of cooking where temperature, timing, presentation are integral to the experience. If you are researching FG for off-premise purposes, the honest answer is: do not. The experience is the dining room. For Rotterdam restaurants where the food travels better, explore the full Rotterdam restaurants guide for accessible-format options.
FG in the Netherlands Two-Star Context
Rotterdam's two-star standing puts FG in a competitive national conversation. For comparison, Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam and De Librije in Zwolle operate at similar Michelin tier. Aan de Poel in Amstelveen, De Bokkedoorns in Overveen, and 't Nonnetje in Harderwijk round out the Netherlands two-star tier. What distinguishes FG within this set is the explicit vegetable-led direction, a less common creative stance among Dutch fine dining at this level. If that angle interests you as a food-travel enthusiast, FG offers something with a distinct point of view rather than a generic luxury tasting format. For creative kitchens operating at similar ambition elsewhere in the Netherlands, also consider Brut172 in Reijmerstok, De Groene Lantaarn in Staphorst, and De Lindenhof in Giethoorn.
Practical Details
| Detail | FG – François Geurds | Parkheuvel | Amarone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tier | €€€€ | €€€€ | €€€ |
| Michelin stars | 2 (2024, 2025) | 1 | 0 |
| Lunch service | Tue–Fri 11:30am–4pm | Check directly | Check directly |
| Dinner service | Tue–Fri 6:30–8:30pm | Check directly | Check directly |
| Weekend availability | No | Yes | Yes |
| Booking difficulty | Near impossible | Difficult | Moderate |
| Format | Tasting menu (vegetable-led) | Tasting menu | A la carte / menu |
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Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Location
- Katshoek 37b, 3032 AE Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Website
- fgrestaurant.nl
- Phone
- +31 10 425 0520
The take
The Take
The Vibe
FG reads as an assured, high-end dining destination in Rotterdam, the sort of room that answers to consecutive international recognitions. The writing emphasizes the city’s architectural confidence and FG’s place in the upper tier of local gastronomy, reinforced by two Michelin stars and strong La Liste scores. The kitchen’s vegetable- and fruit-forward tasting format gives the service a modern technical focus while the accolades and price bracket signal a serious, disciplined restaurant experience rather than casual dining. Overall it presents as a destination for guests who expect precise, ambitious tasting menus and a thoughtfully executed fine-dining evening.
Best For
This is primarily for diners seeking a full tasting-menu experience—especially those intrigued by contemporary, produce-led fine dining. The Vega tasting menu is central to the restaurant’s identity, and the description frames FG as a place for special occasions and serious culinary exploration rather than quick meals. It also suits guests who weigh value against reputation: La Liste and Michelin recognition combined with commentary about a strong price/quality ratio make it appealing to diners who want top-tier technique and creativity without the highest-end price inflation found elsewhere.
Ordering Tips
Opt for the restaurant’s tasting format: the Vega tasting menu is explicitly highlighted and underpins FG’s culinary point of view. The kitchen treats vegetables and fruit as the structural core of the meal, and dessert sequences extend that produce-led logic, so expect courses built around seasonal produce rather than protein-centric plates. Be aware the venue sits in a €€€€ bracket, but critics note a favorable price/quality balance. The description’s focus on consecutive recognitions suggests the full tasting experience is what justifies the spend; if you want the restaurant’s essential statement, the Vega tasting sequence is the way to go.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fred; €€€€ · Creative French, €€€€
- Parkheuvel; €€€€ · Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Joelia; €€€€ · Modern French, €€€€
- Tres; €€€€ · Country cooking, €€€€
- Amarone; €€€ · Modern French, €€€
Restaurant context
Within Rotterdam's €€€€ tier, FG sits alongside Parkheuvel (€€€€ · Modern Cuisine), Fred (€€€€ · Creative French), and Joelia (€€€€ · Modern French). FG's two Michelin stars make it the most decorated option in this peer group based on available award data, its La Liste score of 89 points reflects sustained recognition rather than a single strong year. If Michelin star count is your primary signal, FG is the clear pick. If you want a more classical French fine-dining experience with weekend availability, Parkheuvel is the practical alternative.
Fred and Joelia both operate at the same price tier with creative or French-leaning menus, either works if you want a protein-forward or more conventional tasting format. FG's vegetable-focused direction is a point of genuine differentiation; it is not a compromise position, it is the intent of the kitchen. Diners who find produce-led menus less satisfying should go elsewhere at this price point rather than expecting the kitchen to accommodate a different preference.
For a step down in price with less booking difficulty, Amarone (€€€ · Modern French) offers fine dining at a more accessible tier and is easier to secure on shorter notice. If the Tuesday-to-Friday constraint makes FG impractical for your visit, Amarone is the most sensible fallback that keeps you in the fine-dining category without requiring the same advance planning. For a fuller picture of where FG sits among Rotterdam's dining options, see the complete Rotterdam restaurants guide.
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Compare FG - François Geurds
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| FG - François Geurds | €€€€ | 2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Fred | €€€€ | 2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2632024 Michelin 2 Stars2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| Parkheuvel | €€€€ | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3902025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 Michelin 2 Stars2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| Joelia | €€€€ | 2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #4192025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Tres | €€€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5012025 Michelin Plate2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4832024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
| Amarone | €€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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Key differences to consider before you reserve.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FG - François Geurds worth the price?
At €€€€ with two Michelin stars and 89 points on La Liste 2026, FG sits at the top of Rotterdam's fine-dining tier and delivers value consistent with that standing. La Liste reviewers specifically called out the vegetable tasting menu as a strong price-to-quality proposition. If composed multi-course creative dining is your format, the case for booking is clear. For a more casual high-quality meal, Joelia or Parkheuvel offer alternatives at a lower spend.
What should a first-timer know about FG - François Geurds?
FG runs a creative kitchen under chef François Geurds at Katshoek 37b, operating Tuesday through Friday only; Saturday, Sunday, Monday are all closed. The format is tasting-menu dining, so this is not a drop-in or à la carte operation. Book in advance, confirm your dietary preferences when reserving, note the dinner window closes at 8:30pm, which is earlier than most comparable two-star venues.
Is FG - François Geurds good for solo dining?
There is no counter or bar seating confirmed in the venue data, so solo diners should contact FG directly before booking to clarify table policy. That said, solo dining at tasting-menu restaurants is increasingly standard at this tier, a two-star kitchen is generally set up to pace a single diner well. The Tuesday-to-Friday schedule also means midweek lunch can be a lower-pressure solo option than a Saturday dinner at comparable venues.
Is the tasting menu worth it at FG - François Geurds?
FG's tasting menu has been awarded two Michelin stars consecutively (2024 and 2025) and rated 89 points by La Liste in both 2025 and 2026. La Liste reviewers highlighted the vegetable and fruit focus as a genuine strength rather than a restriction. If you want a full creative sequence from a kitchen operating at this level, the tasting menu is the right format. Guests who prefer choice over a set progression should look elsewhere.
Is FG - François Geurds good for a special occasion?
Yes, straightforwardly. Two Michelin stars and consistent La Liste recognition put FG in the top tier of what Rotterdam offers for a celebration dinner. The format; composed tasting menu, creative kitchen, chef François Geurds at the pass; fits the expectation of a milestone meal. Book the dinner service (6:30–8:30pm) for a special occasion rather than lunch, reserve well in advance given the limited Tuesday-to-Friday operating window.
Is lunch or dinner better at FG - François Geurds?
Both services run the same kitchen, so the quality baseline is consistent. Lunch (11:30am–4pm) gives more flexibility if you want a long meal without a hard stop, it can be the better value entry point at this price tier if a shorter or lighter menu is offered. Dinner (6:30–8:30pm) has the narrower window and suits a formal occasion more naturally. Check with the restaurant on whether lunch and dinner menus differ before booking.
