Chapeau!, Restaurant in Bloemendaal, Holland
Chapeau is a restaurant housed in a classical villa that once served as a hotel in Bloemendaal. The building features original architectural details with large windows and a maintained garden, while inside seating for roughly 40 guests includes a terrace for outdoor dining when weather permits.
The restaurant opened in 1996 under the ownership of Ronald Voogel and Esther de Wit, who continue to run it today. Chef Jan Sobecki took over the kitchen in 2010 after training in notable establishments across New York, Chicago, and Paris, leading to the restaurant's second Michelin star in 2011.
Chapeau sits in Bloemendaal, a peaceful coastal town where residents value good food and wine. The area reflects a calm, unhurried way of living that extends naturally into how people experience meals here.
Chapeau opens for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch service Wednesday through Friday. The location is easily walkable from the nearby train station, which is just over 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam.
Despite holding two Michelin stars, the restaurant maintains a humble approach without showiness, focusing instead on skilled cooking and quality ingredients. The chef demonstrates a mature cooking style that prioritizes flavor harmony and product quality over elaborate presentation or theatrical elements.
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