Bord'Eau

Bord'Eau is the fine-dining restaurant of the Hotel de l'Europe at Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14 in central Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, overlooking the Amstel river and the Munttoren. It holds one Michelin star. The kitchen applies precise French technique to Dutch and North Sea ingredients, with an emphasis on local seafood. North Sea lobster is the dish most associated with the restaurant, and Dutch Wagyu beef and a local vegetable tasting are other signature plates. Lunch costs roughly €55 per person, while the dinner tasting menu is about €130 per person, so lunch is the more affordable way to experience the kitchen. The wine list is extensive and follows the French-led style of the cooking, with sommelier-guided pairings available. The dining room is formal and quiet, with white linens and river views rather than a casual buzz, and the dress code is smart. The atmosphere suits celebrations, business meals and special-occasion dining. The restaurant serves lunch Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:30 to 22:00. Reservations are required through the restaurant's website or on +31 20 531 1706. Because of the Michelin star, tables go quickly, especially the window tables over the Amstel, so booking well ahead for dinner is advisable. The setting inside a grand canal-side hotel adds to the sense of occasion, and the location is a short walk from the Rembrandtplein, the Waag and the Nieuwmarkt.