This is the culinary hotspot during game season

The leaves fall from the trees, nature transforms into warm autumn colours and the culinary game season opens.

The leaves are falling from the trees, nature is transforming into warm autumn colors, and the culinary game season has begun. October is considered a golden month by chefs and gourmets, marking the opening of the pheasant and hare hunt. From early October until the end of the year, many top restaurants dedicate special attention to these seasonal classics. MASTERS lists the culinary hotspots in our country where game is truly at its best.

The Gieser Wildeman – Noordeloos

Awarded one Michelin star since 2005, it's widely known in the Netherlands as the ultimate game restaurant. The name alone reveals its affinity for game, and the kitchen guarantees refined preparations that blend tradition and gastronomy.

The Coach House – Bennekom

Nestled in the heart of the Veluwe forests lies Het Koetshuis, which has held an uninterrupted Michelin star since 1998. It's a family-run business, and remains so, where tradition, nature, and innovation blend seamlessly. The menu celebrates classic dishes, and "powerful game dishes" are a recurring theme.

The Wild studio at De Echoput – Apeldoorn

Last June, De Echoput opened the doors of Het Wild Atelier, a new culinary fine-dining concept focusing on luxurious game and seasonal dishes from the Dutch countryside. At Het Wild Atelier, cooking is done in harmony with the forest's rhythms: with game as the starting point.

Maison Colette – Cadzand

Maison Colette offers a multi-sensory experience. Authentic, warm, and of the highest quality. During game season, the restaurant is known for its iconic saddle of hare, a dish that reflects the chef's signature.

The mill – Oudsbergen

Housed in an authentic watermill in the Bosbeek Valley, the natural surroundings of De Slagmolen are truly in their element. This two-Michelin-star restaurant elevates game to an exceptional level.

Au Vieux Port – Antwerp

For those who like to cross the border: Au Vieux Port is a classic French restaurant where pheasant and other high-quality dishes are served during the game season.