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DIELS in Wageningen: Modern French Restobar at Vijzelstraat 2

DIELS is a modern French restobar at Vijzelstraat 2 in Wageningen, listed as Michelin Recommended in 2026. It calls itself the city inn of Wageningen, and the menu bears that out: relaxed in format, serious in the details.

Kitchen and bar

Dietmar Baars runs the stove, while Elsko Sjabbens looks after wines, beers and the serving boards from the bar. Gault&Millau gave DIELS 13 points in 2026 and praises the varied menu of bites and dishes, with prices it calls as accessible as the room itself.

Bites and starters

Small plates start at €4 for an oyster with shallot and raspberry red wine vinegar. Pata Negra is €15, and Manchego comes with quince jelly. Among the starters, a crémeux of white asparagus arrives with seared asparagus, hazelnut and mushroom vinaigrette. The tuna sashimi is paired with Dutch shrimp, avocado cream and a lovage vinaigrette.

Mains, surprise menu and dessert

Mains lean on seasonal produce. Ravioli with goat cheese, mushroom and hazelnut comes with fresh truffle, and slow-cooked black-legged chicken is served with lobster. Lamb rump comes with a crisp wonton filled with lamb neck. The chef's surprise menu runs three courses at €49.50, four at €59.50 and five at €69.50. For dessert, a passion fruit tartelette with vanilla cream and caramel is among the options at €10.