restaurant YANO — Restaurant in Rotterdam

After only 5 months of opening their door, Yano is awarded for their great job! Gault & Millau The highest New of the Year 2023 Michelin Gids 2022

We had absolutely wonderful experience at Yano. Our eyes were lit up by their exquisitely presented dishes. The flavours of ingredients were given a second life by the team of chef Yuri. The combinations are new and yet surprisingly delicious. To my surprise, Everything dish were made from scratch by a small team of 3 people in the kitchen. Britta gave us warm and attentive service and sommelier Marèl gave the delicious drink recommendations for my husband and made me fresh alcohol-free cocktails perfectly matching our dishes. Chef Yuri was so kind to meet us in person and shared the stories of their restaurant. Yuri and Britta are living proof that with genuine talent, passion, dedication and last but not less love, not only you can make your dreams come true, but also accomplish beyond your expectations. For the first time, my husband, who is always reserved and reluctant to give compliments, told Yuri and Britta we would...

Restaurant YANO is a gem for anyone who appreciates sophisticated cuisine with an Asian (Molukse) twist. The people running the place are incredibly friendly, which immediately sets the tone for a warm and welcoming experience. For us, it was a definite hit—the kind of spot where you know the chef truly loves what they’re doing.

The food? Let’s just say it’s thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavors that feel both familiar and exotic. You can tell there’s real passion behind every dish. If you’re into creative Asian-inspired food with a local spin, this is your place.

Bonus points for the cozy vibe and attention to detail. Highly recommend it for a lunch or dinner that’s a bit more special than your average spot. Definitely...

It was our first fine dining experience in Rotterdam. Compared to the one in Den Haag and Amsterdam it was very overpriced.

We had the 5 course tasting menu, but I have to admit that 2 of the 5 courses were actually bad. The makkarel, which was served as the signature dish, could be the least tasting meal I ever had in fine dining restaurants. Unfortunately the other meals including amus bouche’s are moderate.

The ambiance is also ok, but nothing special.

The chef himself was very engaged with the guests, this...