Restaurant Luwte is the pride of chef Falk van Essen and hostess-sommelier Caroline de Vries. In their restaurant you can enjoy a menu with seasonal and sustainable ingredients that come from the northern Dutch provinces as much as possible. For them, every dish starts with the origin of the product. That is why they work with farmers, growers, fishermen and small-scale producers who opt for quality and sustainability. The basis of their cuisine is a trinity: based on French gastronomy, using as many Dutch ingredients as possible and supplemented with worldly influences.
In addition to meat and fish, vegetables play an important role in the dishes. That is why they also serve a completely plant-based menu, so that both vegans and vegetarians experience a full-fledged culinary experience.
With ten tables, Luwte has been deliberately kept small-scale. This allows Caroline and her team to give their guests all the attention and they can talk about the origin of the products at the table and let the – organic and biodynamic – wines come together with the dishes into a complete experience.
After years of working together in top restaurants, Falk and Caroline opened their own restaurant Luwte in Groningen in June 2026. In this beautiful city, which is always on the move, Luwte offers space to take a moment to reflect on what you taste and experience.
Welcome to Luwte!
A first impression
Luwte stands for a place where time slows down for a while. A moment of peace, attention and refinement, in the middle of the city.
