Fine dining is on the rise in Groningen. And it is not only in the city that you can find true gastronomy. Gourmets in the province can also indulge themselves. Sometimes you dine in a special place like an old farmhouse, church or mill, but always the food is finger-licking good. Dining in one of these fine dining restaurants in the province is guaranteed to be a unique culinary experience.
Herberg in de Valk
Middelstum - In this picturesque village with old characteristic houses sits Herberg In de Valk. The old inn from 1630 stands in a characterful corner of the village. The restaurant welcomes everyone - from work trousers to tie. They serve a four-course menu including four amuses and a matching wine pairing. The menu changes every month, which is mostly full of local produce. Eat in the beautiful inn or, weather permitting, on the cosy terrace.
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Hermans Dijkstra
Midwolda - The nostalgic Boerderij Hermans Dijkstra sits in one of Oldambt's many manor houses. The property with its garden with winding paths and water features still looks as it did in its golden-yellow heyday. And you can dine there, too. They conjure up a new seasonal surprise menu every month using as much local produce as possible. And when you want to complete your experience, you can stay behind the farm in B&B Graanzicht after dinner. A lovely place to unwind while overlooking the farmlands.
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Herberg Onder de Linden
Aduard - Just 10 minutes' drive from town, you'll find Herberg Onder de Linden. In the beautiful national monument from 1735, you will be spoiled in the old-fashioned way with creative dishes of today. Based on classic French cuisine, chef Steven Klein Nijenhuis takes you on a voyage of discovery. He uses the most beautiful products from close by and creates exciting combinations, in which he likes to incorporate flavours and preparations from the Far East. And vegetarian and vegan menus are no problem either. This restaurant proudly carries a Michelin star. Well worth a visit!
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Restaurant De Oude Sluis
Zoutkamp - Not cooking a pot and taking away a plate, but gastronomy. That's what you experience at Restaurant De Oude Sluis. Here, from behind your table, you overlook the Hunsingo lock, whose lock keeper's house is still intact. But soon you will shift your attention to the delicacies on the table. Enjoy mostly local produce from the season. And whatever you are served, everything here is homemade. From the bread to the ice cream and everything in between. Vegan? No problem. They are very fanatical when it comes to vegan cooking at De Oude Sluis and process mainly plant-based products. So feast responsibly.
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De Basiliek
Appingedam - In the middle of Appingedam sits Restaurant de Basiliek. And as the name suggests, the restaurant is housed in a centuries-old church. The menu has something for everyone, including a selection of home-grown dishes under the label 'Dutch cuisine'. Choose the surprise menu and let yourself be pampered by the chef, who makes every meal a true taste experience. This is also the right place for wine lovers. The sommelier will be happy to tell you about the wines from the de Basiliek's cellars.
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Piloersemaborg
Den Ham - A 15-minute drive from town, you will find the only remaining borg farm in the Netherlands. As you drive up the path, you see Piloersemaborg behind rows of tall trees and a wide moat. Here, chef Dick Soek cooks according to the seasons. During his drives through the Groningen countryside, he discovered local suppliers. He prepares these Groningen products Italian style: pure, organic and local. An idyllic place where you can eat and spend the night. That's how to make your evening complete. The atmosphere of the life of the jonkers of yesteryear can be felt both outside and inside the building.
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De Amshoff
Kiel-Windeweer - In 1754, 800 people lived in the village of Windeweer. Enough residents for a church and a pastorie. Since then, the vicar has left and you can enjoy a delicious dinner at Restaurant Amshoff. The kitchen works with local products and the finest ingredients from French and Mediterranean cuisine. Discover the flavours of De Amshoff with the 3- or 4-course menu of fresh products that the season has to offer at that moment. No fixed menu, but here you can be surprised every month by the creative choice of chef Jan Stams.
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Herberg Restaurant Molenrij
Molenrij - At Restaurant Molenrij, they welcome you to take a tour of the province. The restaurant used to be home to a mustard factory and you can taste that. In fact, many dishes incorporate an element from mustard. Super local and creative. You can also feast on all sorts of other Groningen delicacies here. They get their cheese from Kleine Wetsinge and Broek, vegetables from the Eemstuin in Uithuizermeeden and beers from Het Zotte Kalf from Winsum. Choose the surprise menu and taste dishes made with love for the sea and the Groningen countryside.
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Restaurant De Molenaar
Onderdendam - Eating and sleeping in an old mill is, of course, a great experience. In Onderdendam at restaurant De Molenaar, it can be done. Upstairs, in the old granary, two flats have been hammered under the heavy trusses. And on the ground floor of the 1855 octagonal Hunsingo mill is the small, atmospheric restaurant. Here, chef Martin Kooijker prepares a unique 6- or 8-course surprise dinner for you, using daily fresh and local ingredients. His style is based on French cuisine with a creative twist. As you watch the windmills turn, you will experience an unforgettable and culinary evening here.
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Restaurant Noor
Hoogkerk - In a former church just outside the town sits Restaurant Noor. Here they prepare refined dishes that are sometimes unorthodox, cheeky or quirky. AND they work directly with fishermen, hunters, gatherers, farmers and ranchers who supply the best products. Owners Jeroen and Marleen Brouwer, former owners of star restaurant De Loohoeve, ensure that you lack nothing here. Because not only is the food a treat to see and taste, everything has been thought of here. From a cosy Polaroid photo as a souvenir to a tasty story about the origins of your dish. So it is not for nothing that the restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star.
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