Chef, restaurateur and author, Yotam Ottolenghi will return to Amsterdam in 2026 to open his first restaurant in the Netherlands, and second in mainland Europe. Slated to open in early 2026, the restaurant will be located in the new Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam—currently known as Conservatorium Hotel—in the city’s Museum District.
In January 2026, Conservatorium Hotel will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam and Ottolenghi Amsterdam will be a key feature of this sought-after transformation.
Ottolenghi, renowned for cookbooks such as “Plenty” (2010), “Simple” (2018) and “Comfort” (2024), is making a return to Amsterdam after 30 years, having lived there in 1995. Yotam moved to the city to complete a masters before relocating to London in 1997, where he refined his culinary skills at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and launched the eponymous delis and restaurants.
In 2002 Ottolenghi opened his first deli in Notting Hill in London. Today he operates 10 establishments in the U.K. and another addition, which opened in early 2025 at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva in Switzerland. This partnership now continues with the opening of his 12th venue at Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam.
Ottolenghi said: “Returning to Amsterdam is a bit of a walk down memory lane for me. In the mid-90s I lived there while studying for my master’s, and it was a wonderful time—everyone sitting on doorsteps drinking wine, riding their bikes around town. I loved it!
“Now, 30-odd years later, we’re opening our second-ever international restaurant within the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, just a stone’s throw from the Van Gogh Museum and not far from my old neighborhood. The food will follow the same philosophy as our London spots: vegetables at the centre, bold flavors, plenty of ferments and pickles. I really can’t wait.”
Susanne Hatje, general manager of Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam added: “Since opening in 2011, Conservatorium Hotel has become a cornerstone of Amsterdam’s culinary and cultural scene. In January 2026, the property will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, marking an exciting new chapter in its history. At the heart of this transformation, Ottolenghi Amsterdam will offer a community-focused dining experience that brings together hotel guests and locals alike. It will be a space that reflects the energy and diversity of the city, and that deepens the hotel’s connection to Amsterdam’s cultural and social fabric.”
Ottolenghi restaurants are known for their emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. The new Amsterdam kitchen will follow this theme and be inspired by Ottolenghi’s ROVI restaurant in London, which champions a vegetable-centric menu featuring vibrant sharing plates crafted predominantly from locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ottolenghi Amsterdam will bring the unique Ottolenghi culinary style to the Netherlands for the first time, served in Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam’s iconic glass atrium. The space will feature a warm and inviting design with rich wooden accents and striking red and gold details, blending the atmosphere of a local eatery with Ottolenghi’s signature style.
Further details—including launch date, head chef announcement, menu and booking information—will be released in Q1 2026.
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