De Leest
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fine dining |
| Defunct | 2019-12-27 |
| Headquarters | Vaassen , Netherlands |
Key people | Jacob-Jan Boerma (executive chef) |
| Products | French and local cuisine |
| Parent | Les Patrons Cuisiniers |
De Leest () was a high-end dining establishment located in Vaassen, Netherlands, known for its French and local culinary offerings, led by executive chef Jacob-Jan Boerma.
The restaurant held one Michelin star from 2003 through 2006, upgraded to two stars from 2007 until 2013, and attained the prestigious three-star rating from 2014 until it closed on 27 December 2019. Additionally, it was awarded a 19.0 score by Gault Millau.
De Leest declared on 7 October 2019 that it would cease operations by the end of that year, officially closing in December. The venue was affiliated with the culinary group Les Patrons Cuisiniers.