Restaurant in Rotterdam, Netherlands
FG - François Geurds
1,120ptsTwo Michelin stars. Vegetable-forward. Book early.
About FG - François Geurds
FG holds two Michelin stars and an 89-point La Liste score, making it one of Rotterdam's strongest cases for a serious tasting menu dinner. The kitchen takes a produce-led, vegetable-forward direction that La Liste reviewers praised on value grounds. Open only Tuesday to Friday, with booking difficulty rated near impossible — plan at least six to eight weeks ahead.
Verdict
FG is one of two Michelin-starred restaurants in Rotterdam worth serious consideration for a special-occasion dinner, and it holds a clear position at the creative end of the city's fine-dining tier. Two Michelin stars held consecutively through 2024 and 2025, plus an 89-point La Liste ranking, confirm this is not a venue you book on a whim. Book it when technical ambition and a vegetable-forward tasting menu matter more to you than classical French service depth. If you want that classical formality, Parkheuvel (€€€€ · Modern Cuisine) is the more conventional choice.
The Restaurant
François Geurds operates from Katshoek 37b in Rotterdam, running a creative kitchen that La Liste reviewers specifically flagged for its vegetable and fruit focus under the house concept "Fabulous Gastronomy." The La Liste entry calls out the vegetable tasting menu as offering strong price-to-quality value at this tier, which is a meaningful signal: for €€€€ pricing, reviewers found the experience defensible on purely financial terms, not just aspirational ones.
The kitchen's emphasis on vegetables is not a lifestyle constraint imposed on diners — it is the culinary direction of the house. If you are coming expecting protein-forward tasting courses, redirect your booking to Fred (€€€€ · Creative French) or Joelia (€€€€ · Modern French). If you want technically precise, produce-led cooking from a kitchen with a two-star track record, FG earns its place at the leading of your Rotterdam shortlist.
The Google rating of 4.4 across 380 reviews is solid for a two-star operation, where polarising opinions around format and price are common. It suggests consistent execution rather than occasional brilliance — a useful indicator for first-time visitors trying to gauge reliability.
Service Hours and Booking
FG operates Tuesday through Friday only, with lunch service from 11:30am to 4pm and dinner from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The restaurant is closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. This is a narrow operational window for a venue at this level, and it matters practically: you cannot slot this into a weekend Rotterdam trip without planning around it. For weekend fine dining in the city, Parkheuvel or Amarone (€€€ · Modern French) operate on broader schedules.
Booking difficulty is rated near impossible. For a two-Michelin-star kitchen with this limited weekly availability, expect to plan six to eight weeks ahead at minimum, and consider that popular seasonal periods may require longer lead times. There is no published booking method in the available data, so check the restaurant's current reservation channels directly via their address details before assuming online availability.
On Takeout and Delivery
This is a tasting-menu restaurant with a creative kitchen built around composed multi-course dining. The format does not translate to takeout or delivery in any meaningful sense. The La Liste review specifically highlights multi-element vegetable and fruit courses , the kind of cooking where temperature, timing, and presentation are integral to the experience. If you are researching FG for off-premise purposes, the honest answer is: do not. The experience is the dining room. For Rotterdam restaurants where the food travels better, explore the full Rotterdam restaurants guide for accessible-format options.
FG in the Netherlands Two-Star Context
Rotterdam's two-star standing puts FG in a competitive national conversation. For comparison, Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam and De Librije in Zwolle operate at similar Michelin tier. Aan de Poel in Amstelveen, De Bokkedoorns in Overveen, and 't Nonnetje in Harderwijk round out the Netherlands two-star tier. What distinguishes FG within this set is the explicit vegetable-led direction , a less common creative stance among Dutch fine dining at this level. If that angle interests you as a food-travel enthusiast, FG offers something with a distinct point of view rather than a generic luxury tasting format. For creative kitchens operating at similar ambition elsewhere in the Netherlands, also consider Brut172 in Reijmerstok, De Groene Lantaarn in Staphorst, and De Lindenhof in Giethoorn.
Practical Details
| Detail | FG – François Geurds | Parkheuvel | Amarone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tier | €€€€ | €€€€ | €€€ |
| Michelin stars | 2 (2024, 2025) | 1 | 0 |
| Lunch service | Tue–Fri 11:30am–4pm | Check directly | Check directly |
| Dinner service | Tue–Fri 6:30–8:30pm | Check directly | Check directly |
| Weekend availability | No | Yes | Yes |
| Booking difficulty | Near impossible | Difficult | Moderate |
| Format | Tasting menu (vegetable-led) | Tasting menu | A la carte / menu |
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FAQs
Is FG – François Geurds worth the price?
For two Michelin stars and an 89-point La Liste score, yes , provided you want a vegetable-forward tasting menu. La Liste reviewers specifically flagged the price-to-quality ratio as strong at this tier, which is unusual praise for €€€€ fine dining. If protein-heavy tasting menus are your preference, the price justification is weaker; consider Fred instead.
What should a first-timer know about FG – François Geurds?
The kitchen is vegetable and fruit focused , that is the creative direction of the house, not a dietary accommodation. The restaurant operates only Tuesday to Friday, so weekend visitors need to plan carefully. Book at least six weeks ahead. The address is Katshoek 37b, Rotterdam.
Is FG – François Geurds good for solo dining?
A tasting menu counter or single seat at a creative kitchen is often a strong solo format, though seat count data is not available for FG. At €€€€, solo dining here is a considered spend. For a less expensive solo option in Rotterdam, Amarone (€€€) offers fine dining at a lower price point.
Is the tasting menu worth it at FG – François Geurds?
La Liste reviewers rated the vegetable tasting menu favourably on value for the tier, calling out both the produce-focused courses and the fruit desserts. Two consecutive Michelin two-star awards confirm technical consistency. If tasting-menu format suits you and vegetables-as-protagonist interests you, this is one of the more defensible €€€€ bookings in Rotterdam.
Is FG – François Geurds good for a special occasion?
Yes, with conditions. The two-star Michelin standing and La Liste recognition make it credible for a milestone dinner. The Tuesday-to-Friday schedule limits date options , confirm availability before setting expectations. For a more traditional special-occasion setting with weekend availability, Parkheuvel is the closer comparison.
Is lunch or dinner better at FG – François Geurds?
Lunch runs 11:30am to 4pm and likely offers the same tasting format at potentially different pricing , though specific lunch versus dinner price differences are not confirmed in available data. As a general rule at two-star Dutch restaurants, lunch menus can offer better value. If budget is a factor, lunch is worth investigating directly with the restaurant.
Can I eat at the bar at FG – François Geurds?
No confirmed bar seating data is available for FG. Given the tasting-menu format and two-star positioning, walk-in bar dining is unlikely to be the model. Plan for a full reservation. If casual counter or bar dining in Rotterdam is what you want, look at lower-tier venues in the Rotterdam restaurants guide.
How far ahead should I book FG – François Geurds?
Booking difficulty is rated near impossible. For a two-Michelin-star kitchen open only four days a week, six to eight weeks ahead is a minimum estimate. For peak periods or specific dates, extend that to three months. Check reservation availability as soon as your travel dates are confirmed.
Compare FG - François Geurds
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| FG - François Geurds | €€€€ | — |
| Fred | €€€€ | — |
| Parkheuvel | €€€€ | — |
| Joelia | €€€€ | — |
| Tres | €€€€ | — |
| Amarone | €€€ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FG - François Geurds worth the price?
At €€€€ with two Michelin stars and 89 points on La Liste 2026, FG sits at the top of Rotterdam's fine-dining tier and delivers value consistent with that standing. La Liste reviewers specifically called out the vegetable tasting menu as a strong price-to-quality proposition. If composed multi-course creative dining is your format, the case for booking is clear. For a more casual high-quality meal, Joelia or Parkheuvel offer alternatives at a lower spend.
What should a first-timer know about FG - François Geurds?
FG runs a creative kitchen under chef François Geurds at Katshoek 37b, operating Tuesday through Friday only — Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are all closed. The format is tasting-menu dining, so this is not a drop-in or à la carte operation. Book in advance, confirm your dietary preferences when reserving, and note the dinner window closes at 8:30pm, which is earlier than most comparable two-star venues.
Is FG - François Geurds good for solo dining?
There is no counter or bar seating confirmed in the venue data, so solo diners should contact FG directly before booking to clarify table policy. That said, solo dining at tasting-menu restaurants is increasingly standard at this tier, and a two-star kitchen is generally set up to pace a single diner well. The Tuesday-to-Friday schedule also means midweek lunch can be a lower-pressure solo option than a Saturday dinner at comparable venues.
Is the tasting menu worth it at FG - François Geurds?
FG's tasting menu has been awarded two Michelin stars consecutively (2024 and 2025) and rated 89 points by La Liste in both 2025 and 2026. La Liste reviewers highlighted the vegetable and fruit focus as a genuine strength rather than a restriction. If you want a full creative sequence from a kitchen operating at this level, the tasting menu is the right format. Guests who prefer choice over a set progression should look elsewhere.
Is FG - François Geurds good for a special occasion?
Yes, straightforwardly. Two Michelin stars and consistent La Liste recognition put FG in the top tier of what Rotterdam offers for a celebration dinner. The format — composed tasting menu, creative kitchen, chef François Geurds at the pass — fits the expectation of a milestone meal. Book the dinner service (6:30–8:30pm) for a special occasion rather than lunch, and reserve well in advance given the limited Tuesday-to-Friday operating window.
Is lunch or dinner better at FG - François Geurds?
Both services run the same kitchen, so the quality baseline is consistent. Lunch (11:30am–4pm) gives more flexibility if you want a long meal without a hard stop, and it can be the better value entry point at this price tier if a shorter or lighter menu is offered. Dinner (6:30–8:30pm) has the narrower window and suits a formal occasion more naturally. Check with the restaurant on whether lunch and dinner menus differ before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at FG - François Geurds?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the venue data for FG. This is a tasting-menu restaurant operating in a creative-dining format, which typically means reserved table sittings rather than walk-in bar service. Contact FG directly at Katshoek 37b, Rotterdam to clarify seating options before assuming counter availability.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–4 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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