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Discover a culinary gem in the heart of Amsterdam where innovative Scandinavian-inspired cuisine meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. Coulisse, located at Oostenburgergracht 75 in Amsterdam-Centrum, was renowned for its creative dishes crafted with seasonal, local ingredients, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

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While Coulisse was praised for its inventive menu and excellent wine pairings, community sentiments have been mixed, with some patrons expressing disappointment over inconsistencies in service and overall value. Nonetheless, it remains a celebrated destination for those seeking unique dining experiences in Amsterdam.

Experience the culinary magic and community insights firsthand by exploring reviews and stories from past visitors.

Read about the diverse experiences shared by diners who visited Coulisse.

Please note, Coulisse closed permanently on May 3, 2025, but its legacy as an innovative culinary hub continues to inspire.

coulisse's story is a fascinating chapter in amsterdam's culinary scene, beginning with its opening in 2020 in the vibrant foyer of the NewWerktheater.

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by 2023, coulisse had earned the coveted Michelin star, a testament to its innovative approach to Scandinavian-inspired cuisine and its dedication to quality.

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on may 3, 2025, after a memorable run of culinary innovation and awards, coulisse closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for amsterdam's fine dining scene.

coulisse's journey from its opening in 2020 to its Michelin star in 2023 and eventual closure in 2025 encapsulates a significant period in amsterdam's gastronomic history. Known for its creative and eclectic dishes, the restaurant was a testament to innovative culinary arts in the city, blending modern techniques with seasonal ingredients.

During its peak, coulisse was celebrated for its innovative dishes, warm ambiance, and outstanding service, earning accolades and a loyal clientele. Despite its closure, the legacy of coulisse continues to influence Amsterdam's culinary landscape, inspiring chefs and food lovers alike.

Opened in 2020 in the NewWerktheater's foyer, introducing a new wave of culinary artistry in amsterdam.

Achieved a Michelin star in 2023, a recognition of its innovative approach and culinary excellence.

Closed permanently on May 3, 2025, ending its remarkable chapter in amsterdam's culinary history.

Located at Oostenburgergracht 75 in Amsterdam, Coulisse is a Michelin-starred restaurant that offers an eclectic culinary experience. Known for its creative dishes that push the boundaries of flavor while maintaining a focus on seasonality, this establishment has garnered attention for its warm atmosphere and attentive service.

Coulisse is perfect for food enthusiasts looking to indulge in innovative cuisine in a cozy setting.

The restaurant features a menu that highlights local and seasonal ingredients, making each dish a unique experience.

With a focus on both flavor and presentation, Coulisse aims to create memorable dining experiences.

The restaurant is also known for its non-alcoholic drink pairings, catering to a diverse clientele.

Overall, Coulisse presents a blend of innovation and tradition, making it a noteworthy destination in Amsterdam.

• Use of local and seasonal ingredients

• Non-alcoholic drink pairings available

• Reservations are recommended due to limited seating.

Coulisse stands out for its innovative approach to dining, combining local ingredients with creative flair. While some patrons have noted inconsistencies in service and pricing, the overall experience is often described as delightful. Ideal for those looking to explore unique flavors in a welcoming environment.

Amsterdam

Coulisse, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam, has received praise for its creative and flavorful dishes, as well as its warm and inviting atmosphere. However, some patrons have noted inconsistencies in service and pricing, with a few expressing concerns about the value for money.

Ontdek de creatieve gastronomische ervaring in Coulisse, een gerenommeerd restaurant in Amsterdam dat bekend staat om zijn Scandinavisch geïnspireerde gerechten en focus op lokale, seizoensgebonden ingrediënten. Hoewel het restaurant gesloten is sinds mei 2025, blijft het een inspiratiebron voor culinaire liefhebbers die op zoek zijn naar innovatie en verfijning.

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Ontdek Coulisse, een uniek restaurant in het hart van Amsterdam dat bekend staat om zijn innovatieve keuken en gezellige sfeer. Gelegen in Nederland, biedt deze culinaire parel een perfecte mix van lokale smaken en internationale invloeden, waardoor elke maaltijd een avontuur wordt.

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One of my favourite dining experiences in Amsterdam!

Service was warm and welcoming. Our server was attentive and really wonderful to chat with as he guided us through the menu. Additionally, thank you for the local recommendations!

The food was quite eclectic, but not overwhelming. I mean this in a very good way. Flavours were pushing the boundary of obscurity, while maintaining deliciousness! I loved the interpretation of ingredients, really showcasing seasonality and balance of flavour.

Thank you for the wonderful dining experience Restaurant Coulisse! I wish your team the best in the future endeavours.

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Disappointing Michelin Star Experience – Tasteless Dishes and Poor Service

I’m honestly puzzled as to how this restaurant earned its Michelin star. Our experience was far from awful, but it didn’t live up to the standard I expected from a Michelin-level establishment. It felt like many of the dishes were incomplete—flavor-wise, they could have been much more refined. They seemed to focus so much on innovation that they forgot the most basic rule of cooking: the dish should taste good. Sadly, most of what we tried was either bitter or sour. Perhaps there’s a personal preference from the chef for these flavors, but even when it comes to palate cleansers, it didn’t make sense in many dishes.

Out of the 8 courses we had, I only enjoyed two, and one of those was oysters, which hardly counts as a “dish” in the traditional sense—it’s just oysters. That’s a disappointing result when you’re paying for a multi-course, Michelin-star experience.

Another issue was the service, which was subpar at best. They forgot to remove crumbs from our table until we pointed it out. This kind of oversight is not what you’d expect in a Michelin restaurant. Furthermore, multiple different waiters attended to us, which made the experience feel more like a casual bistro than a fine-dining restaurant. The lack of consistency in service only added to the overall disappointment.

Overall, based on my experience, the food was not tasty and the service lacked the attention to detail you'd expect from a Michelin-starred venue. Unfortunately, it was the first time in my life that I found myself sitting in a Michelin restaurant, wishing for the meal to be over. Definitely not worth the visit, and I won’t be returning.

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If you want to see a constructive review this is it:

We had the lunch menu for 2, with coctails and some extra apetizers.

Food overall was quite underwhelming and mediocre. Flavor-wise it was too heavily focused on bitterness and sourness. This was the case with every single course on the menu. Therefore, the flavor design of the entire menu was very much unbalanced and you’re left with a bitter taste during and after each course. In some of the courses, the additional ingredients were overpowering the main ingredients, in both amount and flavor. With degustation portions, such as these, it is especially problematic, because we were looking to mainly taste and enjoy the main ingredients. The bitter and sour flavors did not always match well with the dish. For instance, a bitter flavoring of the scallop was unfortunately not enjoyable. We didn’t appreciate that the tendon of the scallop was left in. Furthermore, the desert was dissappointing. It was a goat yoghurt mousse, with rhubarb and vanilla. However, the vanilla was almost non-existent in the flavor profile, and there was a parsley/ or basil sauce (2 waiters said different things), which was too prominent in the dish, making it, again, just bitter and tasting like a yoghurt with pesto. Which is not very apetizing. Keep in mind the mysterious pesto tasting sauce was not mentioned in the menu, yet it was the most prominent flavor of the dessert. Morevover, the waiting time between the courses was too long for the amount of food you recieve. Each course was very small and eaten within moments. We sat there for 2 hours already and yet we still haven’t had the main course (the 5th dish).  By the end of the lunch, we were still hungry.

Drinks:
We chose to go with the coctails instead of the tasting menu. Their signature coctail tastes very good. Vermouth spritz was fine too, but they serve all their coctails with small thin pieces of ice cubes, which may be uncomfortable to drink. Especially if your teeth are sensitive, you can’t enjoy the drink because of the ice. They didn’t provide a straw with neither of them, which is fine, but when I asked for one, again because my teeth are sensitive and it hurt, I was told they don’t have any. Very strange in my opinion.

Atmosphere:
The interior is very crusty. The windows, walls, leather couch and the wine display cabinet were all dirty to the point you won’t overlook it. The sofa along the wall was way too deep and uncomfortable, so that you can’t pleasantly lean back into your seat. It also had a weird oily hand print on it, and the chairs were stained too.

Overall, the staff was nice, but we wouldn’t come back and I don’t understand how this place has a michelin star. All of this for the cost of 270€ altogether.

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Coulisse, Amsterdam
» My visit: Oct 2024
» Total score: 4.7/5 – very good
» Comment: I found both the food and the wines very good. As far as the food is concerned, I would particularly highlight an excellent intermediate course (a tempura) with langoustine and the no less excellent dessert.
As for the wines, I would highlight two outstanding wines - a Rioja and a Rheingau sparkling wine.
In my opinion, the restaurant offered outstanding value for money overall.
The gourmet restaurant Coulisse - which obviously consists of a young and ambitious team with some fresh ideas - fully met my very high expectations.
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My ratings for this gourmet restaurant in detail:

●● Service – 4.6/5 – still very good:
● Hospitality, friendliness, obligingness, etc.: 4.6/5
● Atmosphere, temper, facilitation, etc.: 4.7/5

●● Food – 4.8/5 – very good:
● Flavors (range, depth, composition, harmony/balance, etc.): 4.8/5
● Level (thoroughness, craftsmanship, originality, exclusivity, variety of impressions, consistency/diversity, etc.): 4.8/5
● Choices: 4.2/5

●● Beverages, mainly the wines – 4.8/5 – very good:
● Taste (depth/range, length, complexity, balance, accessibility, elegance, intensity/subtlety, etc.): 4.8/5
● Level (variety/novelty of impressions, consistency/diversity, exclusivity, etc.): 4.8/5
● Did the beverages (mainly the wines) match the dishes?: 4.9/5
● Choices: 4.8/5

●● Presentation of the food – 4.0/5 – still good:
● Textures and (differences in) temperatures: 4.4/5
● Colors and decorations: 3.5/5
● Timing and sequencing as well as sizes of portions: 4.9/5
● Special effects (positionings, DIY-effects, sculptural or thematic elements, surprises, color and motion effects, fake effects, olfactory effects, fog or smoke effects, etc.):  3.5/5
● Procedures at and around the table (attunements and explanations, elements added/changed, service and staffing intensity, involvement of kitchen team, orchestrated dish presentations, preparations and dishes (partially) built up at the table, etc.): 3.6/5

●● Presentation of beverages, mainly the wines – 4.4/5 – good to very good:
● Procedures at and around the table (explanations and attunements, etc.): 4.2/5
● Quantities poured as well as timing in relation to the dishes: 4.8/5

●● Premises and location – 4.4/5 – good to very good:
● Accessibility, surroundings and - as applicable - the view: 4.2/5
● How did I like the room or - as applicable - outdoor area’s style, decor and atmosphere?: 4.7/5
● Well-being (space, privacy, temperature, ventilation/odors, lighting, soundscape, sanitary facilities, etc.): 4.4/5

●● Price – 4.9/5 – outstanding:
● Price-performance ratio for food: 4.9/5
● Price-performance ratio for wines and other beverages: 4.9/5
● Price transparency and correspondence of the expected to the actual price (simple, complete and unambiguous price information on the restaurant's website and in the menu, etc.): 4.9/5

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An absolute gem of a restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this restaurant knows what it’s doing. From the ambiance to the service, to the amazing and unique dishes, our dinner was lovely. We took some family here to visit and couldn’t have been more pleased. The most disappointing part was hearing of their closing in May (but here’s to hoping for a “rebirth” in some way sometime in the near future)!

Coulisse Restaurant in Amsterdam – Culinaire Belevenis in het Hartje van de Stad

Coulisse was a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam, known for its creative Scandinavian-inspired cuisine and warm atmosphere. It closed permanently on May 3, 2025, due to the end of their lease agreement.

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Experience a selection of seasonal dishes crafted from local ingredients, offering both 5 and 7-course menus, with options for cheese and early bird specials.

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