A unique location in Maastricht
In 2016 the team behind CINQ signed a lease on the building at Cörversplein 5 in Maastricht’s Wyck district. Despite its unique position, the little square had suffered years of neglect and felt far from welcoming.

At first it was mostly filled with parked cars. Later the parking spaces gave way to new terraces. The square stirred debate in a neighbourhood in the middle of a major transformation. Hardly the obvious spot for what would grow into one of Maastricht’s best-loved restaurants.

Design
Together with Niels Maier, the internationally renowned interior designer from Maastricht, the team set out to create a truly one-of-a-kind resto-bar. Not a standard tourist attraction, but a place that clearly stands apart from the crowd.

CINQ was to become a favourite with locals and visitors from further afield alike. A restaurant in Maastricht you keep coming back to.

The interior: warm, urban and distinctive
That sense of something unique and out of the ordinary is immediately visible in the interior. The brick wall recalls the industrial venues of New York. The Parisian ceramic tiled floor gives the whole a classic, European feel. The Bauhaus-style interior window frame nods to Berlin’s iconic architecture.

At the centre stands the brass bar, which gives the space a crafted, warm atmosphere. Warm walnut tones on the walls and marble tables are shown at their best by a carefully considered lighting plan.

The space is laid out so cleverly that you barely notice the building is anything but straight. The bar follows the room organically and sits at the front, so the interior opens up to the outside and CINQ feels inviting and alive.

No other venue in Maastricht is designed quite like this. You feel at home straight away. CINQ soon became a true place to be, with many local regulars and guests from well beyond Maastricht.

A new dining room next to the restaurant

In 2018 CINQ bought café The Walkabout, a former Irish pub next door to the restaurant. Once again, interior designer Niels Maier came on board to help shape the next step: the ultimate dining room, entirely in keeping with the original CINQ concept.

With his craftsmanship he breathed new life into the old pub. The space was transformed into a refined, intimate dining room that blends seamlessly with the original restaurant. Its centrepiece is the large wine cabinet holding around 90 wines, mostly French. This cabinet was the first sign of what would later grow into one of the best wine lists in Maastricht.

The most beautiful terrace on the Maas
The acquisition also brought a phenomenal terrace on the River Maas. You can feel the Parisian influence in the splendid terrace furniture by Maison Gatti. Two stylishly designed benches along the edges add extra comfort.

The layout was designed to create as many cosy corners with plenty of privacy as possible. Here you can watch the world go by without being on show yourself. Guests settle in for a glass of wine, lunch or dinner.

The view of the water by day, the panoramic skyline of the historic old town and the most beautiful sunset in the city give the terrace an extra dimension.

Thanks to this combination of location, comfort and atmosphere, many guests count the CINQ terrace among the best terraces in Maastricht. It is a firm favourite for an aperitif, lunch, dinner or a late-night drink by the Maas: a place you really must have visited in Maastricht.

A timeless destination: hospitality and quality
CINQ is open seven days a week from 10.00 for lunch, dinner and drinks & bites. The restaurant is known for its Burgundian atmosphere, its hospitality and the high quality of its service. The list features more than 90 wines and an extensive selection of classic cocktails.

When it comes to food, CINQ serves high-quality, uncomplicated dishes made with fresh, carefully selected ingredients. The crowd is diverse: young and old, students, tourists and residents of the nearby Céramique neighbourhood.

Many guests from the hotels in Wyck find their way to the restaurant too. Hotel concierges often recommend CINQ as one of the best restaurants in Maastricht.

For nine years now, guests have seen CINQ as a timeless address. The restaurant is emblematic of Maastricht life, with an eclectic crowd coming and going by day and by night.

Three buildings, one story

In 2024 CINQ writes a new chapter in its history. Owner and host Luc Meijers brings the other neighbouring building into the adventure as well, creating a second dining room in this unique spot in the heart of Maastricht.

Where there was once a single intimate restaurant, CINQ now spans three characterful buildings on the Cörversplein: the original house, the former chip shop De Auw Brok and the old Irish pub The Walkabout.

Together they form a continuous whole of warm, homely dining rooms. Sightlines, details and stories connect the spaces with one another.

At the heart of it all, the brass bar stands as a gleaming anchor. This is where you start with an aperitif, move on to one of the dining rooms for dinner and return for one last glass. Or two.

It is exactly this combination of bar, restaurant and terrace that makes CINQ, for many regulars, one of the most complete and best restaurant experiences in Maastricht.

The kitchen: classic, fresh and contemporary
For this new phase, Luc and his kitchen team put together a menu of his favourite dishes. The cooking is simple in concept but of a very high standard: fresh and classic at the same time, with a contemporary twist.

Its foundation is French gastronomy, enriched with modern techniques and playful touches.

The menu features an eclectic selection of signature dishes, always made with fresh seasonal produce. Think tender asparagus for a light lunch, a creamy foie gras to share, a perfectly marinated beef dish or an impressive veal chop from Limousin cattle. The provenance is known and every product is carefully selected.

These are dishes for people who love the good life, free of needless frills but with attention to every detail. That constant focus on quality and flavour is why many guests count CINQ among the best restaurants in Maastricht.

The CINQ wine list: one of the best wine lists in Maastricht
CINQ is known for its wine list, which is a little journey in itself. The restaurant now offers well over ninety carefully selected wines, with more than twenty available by the glass. The selection ranges from fresh Limburg and Loire wines to characterful Burgundies. That places the CINQ wine list among the most extensive and best-loved in Maastricht.

The Champagne choice ranges from refined cuvées by the glass to bottles from great houses such as Perrier-Jouët and Ruinart. Ideal for an aperitif at the bar or a festive late-night moment.

You can taste the love of Burgundy in both white and red: from Chablis, Mâcon and Meursault to elegant Pinot Noirs from Gevrey-Chambertin and Pommard, among others. All chosen for their high quality and a remarkably friendly price.

In recent years Italy has also claimed a prominent place on the wine list. You will find a broad range from renowned houses in Piemonte, Toscana and Veneto. Think Barolos, Brunello di Montalcino and characterful wines from producers such as Lisini, Casanova di Neri, Pecchenino and Ca’ Rugate.

Thanks to this combination of diversity, depth and excellent value for money, many guests regard the CINQ wine list as one of the best in Maastricht. It invites you to discover something new on every visit, whether you are a seasoned wine lover or simply in the mood for a lovely glass.

The bar: where the evening can run late
In the evening, as the Cörversplein slowly falls quiet, the CINQ bar truly comes to life. Soft lighting, a gentle hum of voices, bottles glowing against the brass and the clink of glasses: the bar feels like a small world of its own.

Guests easily lose track of time here, sipping classics such as a Negroni, White Noise or Bloody Mary. The bar team is happy to suggest a glass of wine to go with a dish, or simply to enjoy on its own.

The music, a mix of jazz, electronic music, acoustic songs and downtempo, creates a relaxed, almost intimate atmosphere. As if the night lasts just a little longer, especially for you.

And so CINQ has grown into a timeless trio: three buildings, several atmospheric dining rooms and one central bar, where living in the moment is what matters. A place where past and future meet and every evening feels like a new chapter in the same story. That is exactly why so many guests experience CINQ as one of the most special restaurants in Maastricht.