Central Park — French / Contemporary Dutch, The Hague
Central Park retains its Michelin star for the third consecutive year, housed in the listed Vreugd en Rust estate in Voorburg — a village that is effectively a continuation of The Hague’s southern suburbs but that retains the character of a Dutch estate town with canal-flanked streets and 18th-century architecture. The estate provides one of the most beautiful restaurant settings in the Netherlands.
The kitchen is rooted in classical technique with a strong focus on the seasons: Dutch produce, seasonal game, and the exceptional fish and shellfish of the North Sea coast all appear in menus that respond to what is available rather than what is convenient. The cooking’s classical foundation provides the technical reliability that Michelin demands; the seasonal orientation provides the creative energy.
The wine list is a classical European selection with particular strength in the French appellations that the kitchen’s French roots require. The sommelier’s knowledge of the food-wine relationship is both deep and specifically applied to the menu’s current content.
Central Park draws The Hague’s diplomatic and business community alongside the Dutch fine dining audience that has identified it as one of the most reliably excellent restaurants in the South Holland region. The estate setting makes the journey from The Hague worthwhile independently of the food.
Best Occasion: Impress Clients
A listed Dutch estate, three consecutive Michelin stars, and classical technique applied to seasonal produce — Central Park is the most impressive client dinner available in The Hague area for those who value both culinary quality and the beauty of the setting.
Best Occasion: Close a Deal
The estate setting, the Michelin pedigree, and the professional warmth of a restaurant that is accustomed to the diplomatic and business community that The Hague produces create the conditions for a business dinner that advances rather than merely accompanies the conversation.