Discover the culinary splendor of Merlet, awarded with a Michelin star. The heart of Merlet is formed by our stylish restaurant, where a warm fireplace and a beautiful view of the vast dune area of Schoorl set the stage for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
At Restaurant Merlet, you can indulge in the Taste of Merlet menu, curated by Chef de Cuisine Marco Helsloot and his passionate team. Let yourself be carried away on a culinary journey through the best of North Holland, with the (open) kitchen distinguishing itself as the finest in the area. Our menu, carefully crafted based on seasonal products, offers an extensive selection of dishes and menus.
In good weather, we invite you to enjoy lunch or dinner on our sunny terrace, where you can delight in gastronomic delights while enjoying the beautiful view over the Schoorl dunes and meadows.
Discover our menu and reserve your table below. For questions or group reservations, you can reach us by phone at 072-5093644.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed in Restaurant Merlet.
In addition to our extensive lunch and dinner offerings at Restaurant Merlet, we invite you to explore Grand Café Bourgogne. Here you can enjoy a delicious seasonal menu or choose from our lunch and dinner menu, all in an informal setting perfect for relaxed gatherings.
We have been a (proud) member of Alliance Gastronomique since 2009; a partnership of skilled, driven and creative cuisiniers and restaurateurs from 35 leading restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Since 1998, Restaurant Merlet has been awarded a Michelin star. We are extremely proud of this beautiful mention and quote "Dining at Merlet is intriguing, from start to finish." We are eagerly looking forward to October 2024!
Merlet has been included in the Green Guide from the start: The guide that looks at the ecological footprint of the dishes and menus, but also at creativity and social impact. The Green Guide rewards Restaurant Merlet with 4 radishes for our well balanced menu with varying tastes and textures.
We are proudly ranked 32nd in the top 500 of best restaurants. The best-selling restaurant guide in the Netherlands praises Merlet for its beautiful location and the passion in the team.
In 2024, Restaurant Merlet was included with an honorable mention in the Gault&Millau guide. This time without a score because the guide was released at the time when the new chef de cuisine Marco Helsloot had just taken office.
We can also proudly announce that our wine list is included in the Netherlands Star Wine List. This prestigious wine guide to the best wine bars and wine restaurants around the world.
