Ciel Bleu

Ciel Bleu occupies the 23rd floor of the Hotel Okura on Ferdinand Bolstraat, on the southern edge of De Pijp in Amsterdam, and holds two Michelin stars. The kitchen works in a French-rooted register with Dutch and Asian touches woven into individual courses, and the menu is built around multi-course tasting menus rather than an à la carte list. Seafood from the North Sea and the Zeeland coast is central, and the turbot with Zeeland oyster is among the dishes most associated with the restaurant. Dutch veal tenderloin and a seasonal tasting menu paired with Dutch wines round out the signature repertoire. The dining room is formal in the classic fine-dining sense: white tablecloths, generous spacing between tables, low noise and service pitched to match the price point. Floor-to-ceiling windows give panoramic views across the city in the Netherlands' capital, which makes the room particularly atmospheric around sunset. Dress is smart, and the setting suits anniversaries and business dinners more than casual meals. The beverage programme leans on Dutch wines for the pairing option, alongside a broader international cellar. The tasting menu is priced from about €175 per person excluding wine, and pairings add considerably to the bill. The restaurant serves dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday from 18:30 to 22:00, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservation difficulty is high: tables are essential, and booking two to four weeks ahead is the norm, with weekend evenings and window tables filling first. Reservations are made through the Okura website or by phone on +31 20 678 7111. Dietary requirements are best flagged at the time of booking so the kitchen can plan the multi-course sequence in advance.