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Karel 5
French
Crystal chandeliers, old paintings, and sculptures set the mood at this Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant tucked into a medieval complex just outside Utrecht's center. The chef leans hard on hyper-local sourcing, vegetables get serious attention, and a meat-and-fish-free tasting menu is always on. When the sun shows up, the garden terrace makes the whole thing feel almost unfairly pleasant.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- Lekker 500 2026 · Lekker 500
One number, weighted & current 90
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Noordzeekrab met pruim Lekker 500, 2026
- Tarbot Bordelaise Lekker 500, 2026
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- Bistro Madeleine Modern French Eat · 69
- Restaurant San Siro Modern Italian Eat · 79
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