In 2014, RIJKS® opened its doors in the Philips wing of the Rijksmuseum, with Joris Bijdendijk as executive chef. In 2023, after an extensive renovation, RIJKS® reopened with a completely new interior and a refreshed menu.

Together with kitchen chefs Yascha Oosterberg and Friso van Amerongen, Bijdendijk represents the ‘Cuisine of the Low Countries,’ which is firmly rooted in Dutch produce – in all its modest glory. The chef and his young team draw their inspiration from ingredients grown on Dutch soil, often making use of the many international flavours that have influenced Dutch cuisine across the centuries.

RIJKS® received a Michelin star in 2016, rose from 16.5 to 17 points in the Gault & Millau guide in 2019, and was included that same year in the prestigious list created by the team behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants: the 50 Best Discovery.