Restaurant · Rotterdam · Anno 1597
French fine dining in Rotterdam-Kralingen
Fine dining with French foundations and worldly influences, served in one of Rotterdam's best-preserved historic buildings — next to the Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum.
Recognised by guests and guides
Make time for each other
A special occasion, a memorable table
A festive dinner, a business lunch or a celebration with family. Discover the possibilities at In Den Rustwat, from a table in our historic restaurant to a private gathering in the Orangery.
Ask us about the menu and availability for your date. Special menus, prices and opening hours may apply on public holidays.
From the guides
A reputation built at the table
Lekker
Top 100 · 2026 edition
“One delicious and dazzlingly beautiful dish follows another.”
The editors praise the refinement and balance of Marcel’s cooking.
Read the review (opens in a new tab)Gault&Millau
15 out of 20 points
“dishes without fuss, with flavour and an eye for detail”
The guide values the natural flavours and care taken in preparation.
Read the review (opens in a new tab)MICHELIN Gids
The inspectors on IDRW
“Everything here exudes excellence.”
The inspectors highlight the historic inn, attentive service and controlled creativity. Excerpt translated from the French assessment on ViaMichelin.
Read the review (opens in a new tab)Our guests, in their own words
“Great food, great setting.”
Yvonne Wezelenburg
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View on Trustindex (opens in a new tab)“Delicious bites, excellent wines”
Astrid vR-D
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View on Trustindex (opens in a new tab)“An eye for detail”
J S
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View on Trustindex (opens in a new tab)Your visit to Rotterdam-Kralingen
A fine dining lunch
Seasonal courses, from Wednesday to Saturday at noon. View the lunch menu and prices.
Private dining in the Orangery
A private space with its own entrance and terrace for your business dinner or family celebration.
Directions and parking
Find us at Honingerdijk 96, next to Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum. Plan your visit.
This season's menu
The season on your plate
From dry-aged hamachi with Oscietra caviar to pear with caramel and cardamom — discover our seasonal menu in four, five or six courses. Dishes can also be ordered à la carte.
Mondiaal — 6 courses
Dry-Aged Zander | Savoy Cabbage | Celeriac | Lemongrass | Leek · Dutch Plaice Fillet | Mushroom | Parsnip | Brussels Sprout Leaf | Licorice · Roasted Beetroot | Pistachio | Belper Knolle | Ruby Port | Cranberry · …
105p.p.
Alliance Gastronomique — 5 courses
Dry-Aged Zander | Savoy Cabbage | Celeriac | Lemongrass | Leek · Dutch Plaice Fillet | Mushroom | Parsnip | Brussels Sprout Leaf | Licorice · Roasted Beetroot | Pistachio | Belper Knolle | Ruby Port | Cranberry · …
95p.p.
Alliance Gastronomique — 4 courses
Dry-Aged Zander | Savoy Cabbage | Celeriac | Lemongrass | Leek · Dutch Plaice Fillet | Mushroom | Parsnip | Brussels Sprout Leaf | Licorice · Venison | Potato Mousseline | Lovage | Jerusalem Artichoke | Red Cabbage XO Sauce · …
85p.p.
“The most valuable ingredients in my kitchen are love, time and the exceptional quality of the produce we use.”
Marcel van Zomeren · chef-owner
The refreshment room
When you leave us, you feel like a better person
In earlier days, In Den Rustwat was affectionately called the 'verversingslokaaltje' — the refreshment room where travellers along the Honingerdijk caught their breath. In essence, that is what we still are: a place to slow down, taste and recharge.
Chef-owner Marcel van Zomeren cooks with love, time and exceptional produce from organic and local growers. The kitchen is French at its base, worldly in spirit — and moves with the seasons.
Read our storyAtmosphere
An evening at In Den Rustwat
Orangery & occasions
Celebrations belong in the Orangery
Behind the monumental building lies our Orangery: a bright, secluded space with its own entrance and terrace, surrounded by greenery. For business dinners, anniversaries and weddings — In Den Rustwat is an official wedding venue.
Up to 45 guests at round tables
Discover the possibilities
Dinner & overnight stay
Rust-even-Wat: dinner and a five-star night
Combine a 6-course dinner with a night at the 5-star Haven Hotel Rotterdam on the Maas — transfers between hotel and restaurant included.
€775 for two, VAT included
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From our kitchen book
Practical
Good to know
Opening hours
Lunch: Wed–Sat from 12:00
Dinner: Wed–Sat from 18:00
Closed Sunday to Tuesday