Restaurant Karel 5
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Food service |
| Headquarters | Utrecht , Netherlands |
Key people | Vito Reekers (head chef, 2013), Jerry Bastiaan (head chef, 2005–2007), Jeroen Robberegt (head chef, 2007–2013) |
| Products | Upscale dining |
Restaurant Karel 5 (previously known as Grand Restaurant Karel V) was an upscale dining venue situated within the Grand Hotel Karel V in Utrecht, Netherlands. It was distinguished with a Michelin star from 2005 until 2013.
In the year 2013, the restaurant received a score of 14 out of 20 from GaultMillau.
The culinary team in 2013 was led by head chef Vito Reekers. Earlier chefs who earned Michelin stars included Jerry Bastiaan (2005–2007) and Jeroen Robberegt (2007–2013). After Robberegt left in 2013, Reekers assumed the role of head chef.
In 2023, a newly established restaurant named Karel 5, guided by chef Leon Mazairac, achieved a Michelin star.
History
Both the restaurant and hotel are located within the historic "Duitse Huis" structure, which derives its name from the "Hospitaalorde van St.-Marie der Duitsers" (Teutonic Knights) who founded the monastery there in 1348. The Teutonic Knights maintained occupancy until the Napoleonic period, after which the property was sold and transformed into a military hospital that remained operational until 1990. After significant restoration work, part of the complex was reoccupied by the Teutonic Knights in 1995, while the remaining sections were converted into a hotel that opened its doors in 1999. The entire site is designated as a Rijksmonument.