De Librije
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Zwolle , Netherlands |
Key people | Jonnie Boer (head chef), Thérèse Boer-Tausch (maître d' and sommelier) |
| Products | Fine dining |
De Librije () is a prestigious dining establishment situated in Zwolle, Netherlands, recognized with Michelin stars without interruption since 1993. It was awarded one star from 1993 until 1998, elevated to two stars between 1999 and 2003, and has proudly held three stars from 2004 onwards. In both 2007 and 2008, it achieved a score of 19.5 points and received the title of Restaurant of the Year by the Dutch edition of Gault Millau.
The restaurant originally operated within the historic library of a 15th-century Dominican abbey, inspiring its name "De Librije." In 2015, it moved to its former secondary venue located across the Thorbeckegracht, which previously accommodated Librije's Zusje as part of the "Librije's Hotel." Jonnie Boer serves as the head chef, while his wife Thérèse Boer-Tausch fulfills the roles of maître d' and sommelier. Both spouses had prior experience working at the restaurant before acquiring it in 1992.
Awards
- Michelin star – continuously awarded since 1993
- The World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards – positions: 37 (2010), 46 (2011), 29 (2014), and 38 (2016)
- Gault Millau – honored as Restaurant of the Year in 2011
- Verybest.com Awards – recognized as Very Best Restaurant in 2010