Parkheuvel

Parkheuvel was the first Dutch restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars. Having taken over the reins from Cees Helder, Erik van Loo has kept the restaurant's fantastic reputation intact. A table in this elegant pavilion in Rotterdam's Park, with a spectacular view of the river Maas (the terrace is a must), is the ideal setting in which to indulge in a wonderful fine dining experience. Erik van Loo is, after all, a chef with a feel for classic finesse. He proves this, for example, with his lobster cream sauce, full bodied and rich, taking his well-known combination of Bresse chicken and langoustine ravioli to the next level. At Parkheuvel, it is the sauces that really bowl diners over. Furthermore, his son Juliën's input adds detail and diversity as he brings his youthful energy to the table in the preparation of the dishes. For instance, he combines various textures of mango with the freshness of bergamot, green sorrel, Pernod and a perfectly risen soufflé. You can certainly consider the sommelier's astute recommendations and amazing collection as the icing on the cake. Parkheuvel's tradition of excellence in fine dining is perpetuated with passion.