paroolNov 5, 2026, 20:47

Ron Blaauw closes Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam-Zuid: 'Times have changed'

Chef Ron Blaauw is closing his Michelin-starred Ron Gastrobar in Amsterdam-Zuid after fourteen years to pursue a new, more flexible dining concept. The restaurant will cease operations in February, with a new project to be announced in December, while his other business locations across the Netherlands will remain open.

Chef Ron Blaauw has announced the upcoming closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant, Ron Gastrobar, located on Sophialaan in Amsterdam-Zuid. After operating the establishment for fourteen years, Blaauw stated that while the business remains successful, he feels the need for a change due to shifting dining habits. He noted that the gastrobar concept has been widely replicated and he wishes to move toward a more spontaneous dining model where guests do not need to book months in advance.

The restaurant will officially close in February, though the current team intends to remain together to launch a new, as-yet-unannounced hospitality concept. Blaauw plans to reveal details about this future project on December 1. Despite this closure, Blaauw will continue to operate his other venues, including various locations of Ron Gastrobars Indonesia and his street food initiatives in cities such as Haarlem.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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