Restaurant NOÏS

Restaurant NOÏS is located at Oude Vismarkt 10 in the city center of Zwolle. Public information primarily describes the establishment as a restaurant rather than a standalone coffee bar. For coffee lovers, the profile is therefore most relevant due to the documented choice of coffee supplier and the role coffee plays within a broader restaurant concept.

NOÏS has been located at Oude Vismarkt since 2021. The name refers to Noah and Isis, the children of owners Laura van Benthem and Vincent van Benthem. The logo also has a personal origin; the letter N was developed from a butterfly, as a reference to Laura’s mother.

Laura van Benthem is the owner, hostess, and sommelier. Vincent van Benthem is the chef and co-owner. Both are described as entrepreneurs with years of experience in the high-end hospitality segment. This background is reflected in the restaurant’s setup, where service, wine, and cuisine are presented as cohesive elements.

The restaurant operates with a menu where dishes are not fully disclosed in advance. Guests choose a number of “experiences”, after which the kitchen fills in the menu. The menu for November and December 2025 lists five, seven, and nine experiences. This approach gives the kitchen the flexibility to adapt the menu for each period.

There is less public information available regarding the coffee program than there is about the restaurant concept. It is documented that Restaurant NOÏS partners with Brandsma Koffie, serving IJzersterk coffee. No other coffee roasters were identified in the provided research.

The brewing methods are also not detailed in the public information reviewed. There are no concrete details regarding espresso, filter coffee, manual brew methods, or specific coffee drinks. Consequently, we can only identify the coffee supplier and the specific coffee line, but not exactly how the coffee is prepared or presented.

For readers interested in specialty coffee, this lack of detail is noteworthy. Based on available information, NOÏS appears as a restaurant with an established coffee partner, rather than a location where coffee is presented as a distinct public concept. Coffee seems to play a supporting role in the overall dining experience, without further public disclosure regarding beans, roasting, or brew profiles.

According to available information, the menu changes every eight weeks. It is also mentioned that the menu draws inspiration from nature and the seasons. These details primarily reflect the structure of the kitchen; they do not provide a complete picture of procurement policies, product origin, or sustainability criteria.

A formal sustainability policy is not publicly documented in the reviewed information. There are no recorded details regarding waste, energy, packaging, emissions, or certifications. The only concrete supplier relationship mentioned within the coffee profile is the partnership with Brandsma Koffie. Other suppliers are not publicly listed.

Beyond its restaurant profile, NOÏS is registered as a certified training company, offering three internship positions. Laura van Benthem and Vincent van Benthem are listed as the contact persons. The certified training paths include, among others, independent chef and hospitality entrepreneur.

The research found no publicly documented workshops, coffee tastings, exhibitions, or other public events. An internal team activity is mentioned: the team goes out for dinner together every six weeks. This is an internal activity and not a public program for guests.

Restaurant NOÏS is featured in several culinary guides and overviews. The Michelin Guide places NOÏS in Zwolle within the modern cuisine category. In November 2023, it was reported that NOÏS was one of three restaurants added to the Dutch Michelin Guide at that time.

Gault&Millau Nederland lists NOÏS with a score of 14 out of 20. Additionally, a Zwolle overview mentions the restaurant with two chef’s hats. Lekker has listings for 2025 and 2026 and also mentions the location at the Oude Vismarkt since 2021.

These mentions primarily position NOÏS within the restaurant sector. For the coffee sector, available information is more limited. The most concrete detail remains the partnership with Brandsma Koffie and the serving of IJzersterk coffee. Further details regarding coffee origin, brewing methods, or the drink menu are not publicly recorded in the provided research.