Our Story
A place to breathe.
Some places ask for attention. Oriole offers space to simply arrive and settle in. Hidden within the courtyard of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, it is a quiet escape in the heart of the city. A garden setting where time slows down and the Mediterranean feels close, whatever the season.
Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand — MICHELIN Guide Netherlands 2025
How it began
Born from a garden
The philosophy behind Oriole begins with a simple truth. The most memorable moments around food happen naturally, outdoors, surrounded by light, greenery and good company.
With that in mind, Oriole was reimagined as a garden bistro that follows the rhythm of the seasons rather than the pace of the city. Greenery frames every corner. Cocktails are made with fresh ingredients. The menu reflects what is at its best right now, not what is convenient yearround.
The golden oriole bird gave the space its name and its spirit. A sense of freedom, lightness and instinct that runs through everything, from the food on the plate to the feeling in the room.
Oriole is a place to gather, to share and to enjoy the Mediterranean way of living, right in the heart of Amsterdam.
The chef
Raoul Meuwese
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Raoul Meuwese was shaped by the discipline of classical French kitchens. He trained in some of the Netherlands’ most respected restaurants, including the Michelin starred Seinpost in Scheveningen and De Hoefslag in Bosch en Duin. At Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, he works with a clear philosophy centred on precision, generosity and a strong sense of seasonality.
At Oriole, he translates this into a lighter expression. The Mediterranean setting allows for fresh produce, vibrant flavours and dishes that feel both refined and effortless, rooted in French technique with subtle international influences.
What we believe in
Our Philosophy
At Oriole, we believe in a refined simplicity. An honest approach to ingredients, a respect for their origin, and a focus on how food brings people together. Everything we do is guided by a sense of ease, quality and attention to detail.
Seasons, not trends
Our menu follows the seasons, pairing the best local produce with Mediterranean inspiration.
Made with what we grow
Our rooftop garden supplies fresh herbs to the kitchen and bar. Twenty metres from the garden to your glass.
Mediterranean at heart
Classical French technique meets the warmth of the Mediterranean. Bright flavours, fresh produce, food that feels like sunshine on a terrace.
Seasons, not trends
Our menu follows the seasons, pairing the best local produce with Mediterranean inspiration.
Made with what we grow
Our rooftop garden supplies fresh herbs to the kitchen and bar. Twenty metres from the garden to your glass.
Mediterranean at heart
Classical French technique meets the warmth of the Mediterranean. Bright flavours, fresh produce, food that feels like sunshine on a terrace.