Roef

Roef opened in September 2025 on the Middenweg in Amsterdam-Oost, a project from owner Eshwin Boetting and a tribute to his grandfather Roelof, who kept a large vegetable and herb garden in Drenthe. The kitchen is grounded in honest, seasonal cooking with a Dutch backbone and French influences, and the philosophy moves quietly through every part of the experience.

The space stretches across three former townhouses, giving the dining room its varied corners and natural divisions, and culminates in a cheese bar where guests choose their selections with staff guidance. Service makes room for dietary needs and pairings without alcohol, and the room is built for families, neighbours, and small groups as much as for dedicated diners.

Behind the building lies the restaurant's own vegetable garden, planted with herbs and edible flowers and intended as the heart of the kitchen as it matures across the seasons.