Hemel & Aarde

Cuisine

Modern French, Creative French

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://www.hemel-aarde.nl/restaurant

Description

Rene van der Weijden welcomes you to the majestic-looking building of Nox Hotel. Once a stately gentlemen's club, it is now also home to a restaurant with striking decor in soft shades of green. The high, sculpted ceilings are stunning. In the open kitchen, the chef creates inventive, occasionally daring dishes that always highlight the finest Dutch ingredients. Think raw kingfish rolled in herbs, accompanied by various textures of red cabbage, including an aromatic kombucha and a horseradish ice pearl. The presentation is elegant, the flavours often bold and the chef's ambition shines through

Review score

4.7

Review count

80

Review summary

Hemel & Aarde in Utrecht offers modern French creative cuisine. Most reviews praise the high food quality, attentive service, and elegant atmosphere, highlighting exquisite presentation and well-paired wines guided by sommeliers Jim and Sanne. The setting is described as imposing and tasteful. However, some negative feedback cites overly original menus that failed to satisfy taste expectations, along with complaints regarding discriminatory service and value for money. While the majority experience is positive, the restaurant receives mixed reviews on consistency and inclusivity, making it a notable but polarizing dining destination.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking high-end creative French experiences who can tolerate varying taste preferences.

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