Yotam Ottolenghi And Mandarin Oriental To Launch Amsterdam Restaurant
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Returning to the city he once called home Ottolenghi set to open first restaurant in the Netherlands at Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam in early 2026
Chef, restaurateur and author, Yotam Ottolenghi will return to Amsterdam in 2026 to open his first restaurant in the Netherlands, and second in mainland Europe, bringing his trademark vibrant and distinctive flavour to the city for the first time.
The restaurant is set to open in early 2026 and will be located in the new Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, currently known as Conservatorium Hotel, in the city's Museum District, within close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and The Concertgebouw.
In January 2026, Conservatorium Hotel will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam and Ottolenghi Amsterdam will be a key feature of this sought-after transformation.
Ottolenghi, globally renowned for cookbooks such as Plenty (2010), Simple (2018), and Comfort (2024), is making a return to Amsterdam after 30 years, having lived there in 1995. Yotam moved to the city to complete a masters before relocating to London in 1997, where he refined his culinary skills at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and launched the eponymous delis and restaurants.
In 2002 Ottolenghi opened his first deli in Notting Hill in London and today Ottolenghi operates 10 establishments in the UK and another, the most recent addition, in Geneva, Switzerland, which opened in early 2025 at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva. This partnership now continues with the opening of his twelfth venue at Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam.
Yotam Ottolenghi commented: “Returning to Amsterdam is a bit of a walk down memory lane for me. In the mid-90s I lived there while studying for my master's, and it was a wonderful time - everyone sitting on doorsteps drinking wine, riding their bikes around town. I loved it!
“Now, thirty-odd years later, we're opening our second-ever international restaurant within the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, just a stone's throw from the Van Gogh Museum and not far from my old neighbourhood. The food will follow the same philosophy as our London spots: vegetables at the centre, bold flavours, plenty of ferments and pickles. I really can't wait.”
Susanne Hatje, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam added: “Since opening in 2011, Conservatorium Hotel has become a cornerstone of Amsterdam's culinary and cultural scene. In January 2026, the property will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, marking an exciting new chapter in its history. At the heart of this transformation, Ottolenghi Amsterdam will offer a community-focused dining experience that brings together hotel guests and locals alike. It will be a space that reflects the energy and diversity of the city, and that deepens the hotel's connection to Amsterdam's cultural and social fabric.”
Susanne Hatje Was Appointed General Manager of Conservatorium Hotel in June 2025
Globally experienced hotelier brings over 28 years of proven leadership ahead of the hotel’s rebranding under Mandarin Oriental in Q1 2026.
In anticipation of the hotel’s rebranding under Mandarin Oriental in the first quarter of 2026, Susanne Hatje was appointed as General Manager effective 2 June 2025. Hatje brings more than 28 years of international hospitality experience, including 18 years in senior leadership roles within the Group. Most recently, Hatje served as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair in London, where she oversaw the pre-opening and launch of the hotel from 2022. Prior to that, she led the award-winning Mandarin Oriental, New York for nine years. Her extensive background includes senior positions in Munich, Hong Kong, Boston, Las Vegas, and Hawaii, as well as a key role in the openings of Mandarin Oriental, Boston and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
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“I am looking forward to working with all my colleagues at Conservatorium Hotel and would like to thank them for their warm welcome to Amsterdam. Mandarin Oriental is excited to be bringing our award-winning luxury brand to this wonderful city and we are equally delighted to have this opportunity to further strengthen this iconic landmark, which is so well regarded as one of the city’s most loved hotels,” said Susanne Hatje.
This strategic rebranding comes at a dynamic time for Amsterdam’s luxury hospitality scene, which is experiencing rapid growth and an influx of global brands. With Hatje’s leadership and the strength of Mandarin Oriental, the Conservatorium Hotel is set to retain and enhance its leading position in the city’s high-end market. Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link
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