Amsterdam - Hotel Okura Amsterdam’s French restaurant Ciel Bleu has been awarded a second Michelin Star. This award makes Hotel Okura Amsterdam even more unique from a culinary point of view. The hotel has three restaurants which have been awarded by Michelin. The traditional Japanese restaurant Yamazato will retain its Star and Le Camelia Brasserie will remain the proud possessor of a Bib Gourmand.

President & General Manager M.P. van Aelst responds from Tokyo: “I am extremely proud of the kitchen and service brigades of all three restaurants. This second Star for our Ciel Bleu Restaurant is a dream come true. It’s wonderful that the efforts made at the restaurant are already yielding rewards.”

In order to increase the diversity of their culinary know-how, Ciel Bleu’s team, headed by Onno Kokmeijer, has made several study trips to such places as London, San Sebastian, California and Paris.

Onno Kokmeijer, Executive Chef & Manager of the Ciel Bleu Restaurant, says: “This is a complete surprise. It’s wonderful to be rewarded for our efforts like this so soon. Thanks to our new interior and a service brigade headed by Pasquinel Kolk and Noël Vanwittenbergh the future looks bright indeed.”

Hotel Okura Amsterdam will be celebrating this joyous occasion with a special menu at its Star restaurants. In January and February guests will be able to make reservations for an exclusive ‘Dine Around’ menu every Sunday (except the first Sunday in January). The ‘Dine Around’ menu consists of three courses at the Yamazato Restaurant and three courses at the Ciel Bleu Restaurant.

About the restaurants of Hotel Okura Amsterdam

The Ciel Bleu Restaurant is known for its idiosyncratic approach to classical French cuisine. The restaurant is on the hotel’s 23rd floor, affording guests a breathtaking view of the city. The Yamazato serves Japan’s haute cuisine, kaiseki ryôri. Brasserie Le Camelia serves international cuisine. It is possible to lunch or dine there for € 32.50. The hotel’s fourth restaurant is Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazanka. Guests are seated around a hot plate, where the cook prepares the food before guests’ eyes.