Three MICHELIN stars · Modern Cuisine

De Librije: what it costs

Zwolle, Overijssel · In Librije's Hotel, in a former prison in Zwolle · Chef Nelson Tanate

The Librije's menu at De Librije costs €319 (about US$359) per person, or €474.50 with the wine pairing. Lunch costs the same. The cheapest way in is the Librije's vegetable menu, at €299. Prices include service, so dinner for two with wine comes to €949.

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Dinner, €319, Librije's menu, 8 courses (vegetable menu €299)Lunch, €319, The same menus at lunch · Fri–SatWine pairing, €155.50Dinner + wine, €474.50Per person, service included
Checked Oct 2026 · restaurant’s website
Menus and prices

How much does De Librije cost?

From €299 for the Librije's vegetable menu to €319 for the Librije's menu, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.

Per personFor two
Librije's menu8 courses€319€638
Librije's menu with wine pairing€474.50€949
Librije's vegetable menu8 courses€299€598
Librije's vegetable menu with wine pairing€454.50€909

Every figure is for one guest. Menu prices include VAT. Service is usually included, though some restaurants add a service charge; tipping is optional. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Prices checked 9 October 2026; menus change, so check with De Librije before you book.

Spend less

What is the cheapest way to eat at De Librije?

The Librije's vegetable menu, at €299 per person for 8 courses. That’s €20 less than the Librije's menu.

  • Librije's vegetable menu €2998 courses · Lunch or dinner · €20 less than the Librije's menu
Booking

How to book at De Librije

Book online or by phone on +31 38 853 00 00.

  1. When tables are releasedOnline on the restaurant's reservations page, or by phone. Dinner is Wednesday to Saturday (arrive 7pm–7:45pm) and lunch Friday and Saturday (12pm–12:45pm). Closed 11–20 October 2026, 27 December 2026 to 12 January 2027 and 18–27 April 2027.
  2. Where to bookBook on their website Or call +31 38 853 00 00.
  3. CancellationsFree up to 2 days before. After that it's €50 per person from 2 days before, and €100 per person from the day before or if you don't turn up. You can move a booking once for free.
  4. Groups and private eventsThere's a chef's table and private dining. Private dining inquiries

From De Librije’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

At a glance

De Librije: stars, chef and address

How many Michelin stars does De Librije have?

Three. De Librije holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 1 three-star restaurants in the Netherlands. It has held them every year since 2004.

Who is the chef at De Librije?

The head chef is Nelson Tanate.

Cuisine
Modern Cuisine
Where
Zwolle · Overijssel · Netherlands
Opening hours
Mon–Tue closedWed–Thu 19:00–12:00Fri–Sat 12:00–17:00, 19:00–12:00Sun closedFrom the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go
Hotel
Librije's Hotel, in a former prison in Zwolle
Address
Spinhuisplein 1, 8011 ZZ, ZwolleOpen in Google Maps
Dietary needs
Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
Google rating
4.8 out of 51,193 reviews, checked October 2026
Links
Restaurant’s website · MICHELIN Guide page
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Sources Restaurant: librije.com. Stars, opening hours and dietary options: De Librije in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, checked 9 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, checked October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (2 October 2026).