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'Dolle Diva' is an extravagant alter ego

Dolle Diva, an over the top food bar in the beautiful city centre of Amersfoort, is a mind blowing experience. Responsible for this unique hospitality concept is 29-year-old Luc Dielissen who also runs Dikke Dirck Harderwijk and Amersfoort. ‘Being distinctive and unique, those were the principles we went to London with for inspiration. In every corner of the metropolis, we found hospitality venues visited: from hotels and bars to interior design and lamp shops. We mixed what we discovered with our own ideas and imagination. It had to be Dolle Diva, extravagant.

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  • Nathalie Schalke

Extravagant, and we love it!

Dolle Diva is the wife of Dikke Dirck, the neighbour on the same picturesque little square in the beautiful historic core: De Groenmarkt. ‘This used to be called ‘t Nonnetje but she has shed her goodygoody image. Luc: ‘For an experience like this, Amersfoorters first went to Amsterdam or Utrecht. That is no longer necessary, we have given people a reason to enjoy themselves here.’ The fact that Amersfoort was recently voted ‘Best City in Europe’ also attracts an international audience. ‘We immediately translated our menu into English, German and French.’

Alter ego

Luc himself spent a year working on the realisation. Directing and with his feet in the clay. ‘We were literally casually standing on the sand.’ With the interior, the entrepreneur is all loosened up: ‘172 chandeliers dancing at different heights, mouldings by ‘t Schippertje, we didn’t skimp on anything and executed the concept to perfection.’ From the luminous marble bar to the patterned gold cutlery. From distinct prints on artwork and furniture - which look nothing alike and yet don’t clash - to the stunning mural by champion Studio Giftig. At the instagrammable Dolle Diva, you’ll find twists and bold choices. ‘She is a kind of alter ego, in everyone lives a Dolle Diva. Who doesn’t want to shine once in a while? Here you can, inside and outside on the terrace.’

So inside, so outside

That the terrace is an extension of your business Luc agrees: ‘I think it is important to invest in a good and extensive terrace. The building sides and the first row across the street are the most popular spots. With different, colourful tables, benches and chairs, we have decorated our pointed terrace.’ The hip design of model Twine, with coloured wickerwork, fits the style perfectly. Colourful cushions and accessories finish it off. The terrace is inviting and the atmosphere of indoors is also brought outside. ‘Dolle Diva is overwhelming and patrons come from far and wide for an afternoon and evening out. ‘We have decorated it to be timeless and are seeing a regular clientele develop. In turn, they bring acquaintances and friends. If the decoration looks neat, guests also stay longer and tend to order more luxurious drinks and cocktails.’

Curious what Dolle Diva looks like inside?