The Best By-the-Glass List in the Netherlands 2025

Gold Stars were awarded to the best wine lists of Belgium and the Netherlands at a ceremony hosted at Zalmhuis restaurant, Rotterdam, on 29 September. This is the list with the most impressive selections of wine served by the glass in the Netherlands.

The Best By-the-Glass List in the Netherlands 2025 can officially be found at Restaurant RJ in Texel (“a destination for its by-the-glass program”).

This category was presented by renowned New Zealand producer Cloudy Bay, with Moët Hennessy’s Brecht Hubar and Caitlin Maree joining our celebration in Rotterdam.

Our Gold Star recipient has automatically been entered into June’s Star Wine List of the Year International Final. Explore the full list of winners across Belgium and the Netherlands here, and locate them all on our map.

Gold Star

Restaurant RJ, Texel

Judges’ comments:
“This list is certainly a destination for its by-the-glass program! With an accessible starting point and great offerings across most categories, including sparkling wines and premium selections, it represents an open window to discovering the world of wine.”
– Nina Jensen

Silver Star

Ciel Bleu, Amsterdam
De Librije, Zwolle
Flore, Amsterdam
Merlet, Schoorl
Oocker, Amsterdam
Vineum, Rotterdam
Voltaire, Leersum
Wijnbar Vindict, Amsterdam
Zarzo, Eindhoven

Expert jury panel

• Nina Jensen – Second-Best Sommelier of the World, 2019 and 2023 (ASI)
  
• Mikk Parre – Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa and Middle East 2024 (ASI)
  
• Toru Takamatsu – Master Sommelier
  
• Jonathan Gouveia – Master Sommelier
  

Rules

The rules of the Star Wine List of the Year competition can be read in full, here.