Celebrated table

Het Bloemendaeltje

Discover how Babbe Helmus and Ryan Berendsen earned a 12.5 Gault&Millau score for their fresh kitchen in the heart of Amersfoort.

The story

Het Bloemendaeltje Brings Refined Modern Cuisine to Historic Amersfoort

Founders and Culinary Approach

Het Bloemendaeltje in Amersfoort delivers a focused approach to modern cuisine through the hands of Babbe Helmus and Ryan Berendsen. The sister-in-law and brother-in-law pair spent years training in commercial kitchens before launching this local address. Their combined experience guides a menu built on straightforward techniques and careful plating. You will notice how quickly the team prepares each dish during busy service.

Space and Setting

The dining room sits on Bloemendalsestraat, right in the historic center of the city. Clean lines and a streamlined layout keep the focus on the food. Natural light fills the area during afternoon hours while softer lighting takes over in the evening. Guests often settle into comfortable seating while watching the kitchen work.

Standards and Recognition

Critics noticed the consistency across their contemporary cuisine early on. Gault&Millau awarded the restaurant a 12.5 score in its latest guide for delivering reliable excellence. That rating reflects a kitchen that respects traditional methods while keeping presentations current. Diners returning to Amersfoort consistently find the same level of care in every course.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
12.5
12.5

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 12.5

History

On the record

Established

Location

Find us

Bloemendalsestraat 3, 3811 EP Amersfoort, NL
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Map showing Het Bloemendaeltje