De Librije

Zwolle, Netherlands

• No.46 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2019

Influential De Librije is housed within an 18th-century former prison in the Dutch city of Zwolle. Opened in 1993 by Jonnie and Thérèse Boer, the restaurant is now carried forward by Thérèse following Jonnie's death in 2025, alongside their children Jimmie and Isabelle and head chef Nelson Tanate. Top-quality regional produce is transformed into a high-touch culinary experience. Whether visiting at lunch or dinner, guests choose four dishes from the seasonal ingredients on offer, to which the chef adds further dishes, creating a balanced five, six or seven-course menu. The main dining room is in the courtyard, its glass roof and whitewashed brick walls creating a bright, airy space.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $363
• Lunch: Fri – Sat Dinner: Weds – Sat
• +31 38 853 0000
• Visit De Librije's Website

Location

Spinhuisplein 1, Noordereiland, Zwolle, 8011 ZZ