Ghent and the Leie Restaurants
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1. Roots
$$$$ | |This dinky but stylish offering is found deep amid the winding old back alleys of Patershol. Inside it is all rather minimalist and homely—bare wood, stark tiles, cutlery is found in the table drawers—leaving ample room to soak up the creativity of chef Kim Devisschere. Lunch (€28) and dinner (€55) set menus make the most of his ability to turn simple meat, fish, and some of the lesser seen Flemish vegetables into culinary spectacles. There's only 20 settings, so booking is essential.
Vrouwebroersstraat 5, 9000, Unknown09-310–6773Known For
- Incredibly fresh and delicious vegetables, which dominate each dish
- Wonderful presentation and a friendly atmosphere
- Well-hidden setting in the back alleys of Patershol
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends -
2. Balls and Glory
$$ | |This now ubiquitous "fast food" meatball joint has found plenty of love across Belgium but it all started here in Ghent in 2012 with a simple pop-up. The idea is simple: pick from a choice of large meatballs (as well as a veggie option), served with either stoempe (Belgian-style mash and vegetables) or salad. Communal tables and bowls brimming with apples tick the right boxes, while the meatballs themselves have an array of fillings, from a mushroom and truffle to the classic liégeoise style. It just works!
Jakobijnenstraat 6, Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium0486-678--776Known For
- Darn fine meatballs
- Bowls of free fruit on tables
- Free jugs of water---a rarity in the parched restaurants of Belgium
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
3. Brasserie Keizershof
$$ | |Here, you'll find the kind of food typical of a Flemish table, with plenty of steaks and classic stews accompanied by less local dishes, just in case, with an array of pastas. Staff are friendly and will happily translate the Dutch menu, but bring an appetite because portions are huge. It can get quite busy, though, especially at noon, since the restaurant's size makes it popular with tour groups.
Vrijdagmarkt 47, Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium09-223–4446Known For
- Hearty Flemish food and a friendly face
- Good for large groups
- A pretty good beer selection
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential -
4. Deboeveries
$$$$ | |North Sea sole is the specialty here, fried and served with frites or grilled with a side of dijonnaise. It might not sound like the most sophisticated of dishes, but it is cherished among locals. The rest of the menu veers towards fine steaks, game, and the more rustic cuts often found in fine French cooking, including veal kidneys and crispy sweetbreads with wild mushrooms. The setting is charming, whittled into an old farmstead, and the garden makes for a pleasant retreat during the warmer weather.
Lijnstraat 2, Flanders, 9831, Belgium09-282–3391Known For
- A "luxury" afternoon menu that changes with the seasons
- Great service
- The quality of its sole
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs. No dinner Tues. and Fri. -
5. Grand Café Het Koetshuis Ooidonk
$$$ | |The setting is everything here. The beautiful terrace, on the doorstep of Ooidonk Castle, makes for a delightful retreat for the walkers, cyclists, and day-trippers that make up the clientele. Its menu is a solid mix of brasserie standards with a few twists, including an Ostend-style fish stew, truffle-flavored croque monsieur, and a game ragout. Be warned though: it stops serving dinner at 6:30 pm, so it's one for early birds.
Ooidonkdreef 28, Deinze, Flanders, 9800, Belgium09-282–7313Known For
- There are plenty of walking trails nearby to work off the food
- It's a great spot for when you're visiting the castle
- Brasserie-style comfort food in a countryside setting
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs. -
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6. Het Groot Vleeshuis
$ | |Drop by Het Groot Vleeshuis (Great Meat Hall) for coffee or lunch and a little shopping. The wood-beamed hall dates from the early 15th century and was used as a covered meat market. It's an impressive blend of ancient and modern; the metal-and-glass restaurant has been cleverly constructed without affecting the old hall itself. Both the shop and restaurant focus on East Flemish specialties such as Ganda ham, local mustard, and O'de Flandres jenever. The food hall is open Tuesday--Sunday 10--6.
Groentenmarkt 7, B9000, Unknown09-223–2324Known For
- A wonderful setting in a medieval marketplace
- Traditional Flemish cuisine
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. Jan van den Bon
$$$$ | |This distinguished restaurant is a local favorite for French and classic Belgian dishes, particularly seafood and seasonal specialties. Its tasting menus are on the steep side, but the service is uniformly excellent and the presentation borders on the inspired. Sip your aperitif on the terrace overlooking the garden, which also supplies the herbs used in the kitchen. After 23 years, it might have finally lost its Michelin star in 2019, but the menu has lost none of its vigor.
Koning Leopold II Laan 43, Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium09-221–9085Known For
- Gallic gastronomy with no little flair—and a fine garden
- An elegant setting in a traditional old town house
- Good service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential, Jacket and tie -
8. Margaretha's
$$$$ | |You enter Margaretha's through one of the oldest buildings still standing in Oudenaarde, a Romanesque patrician tower built in the 12th century. It has a rich past: this was once an almshouse, then a school, and it takes its name from Margarita de Palma, Charles V's illegitimate daughter who went on to rule the Netherlands and was said to have lived here at one point. So much history and yet it doesn't detract from a dining experience that rarely lets up, from a fine selection of game to a series of set menus that always surprises.
Markt 40, Oudenaarde, Flanders, 9700, Belgium055-311--001Known For
- A cultured menu with plenty of delights
- The service is top rate
- A historic setting for a fine meal
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
9. Mémé Gusta
$$ | |Whoever Grandma (Mémé) Gusta was, she didn't tolerate a 28-inch waist. Portions veer on the gigantic here, while the cooking is firmly traditional. That's no bad thing, and this cozy restaurant dishes up one of the finest versions of stoofvlees in Flanders: a huge metal serving bowl of flaking meat soaked in dark gravy and accompanied by bowls of salad, frites, dijonnaise, and a rough-cut apple sauce. It's an experience, though not cheap. All the Flemish classics are here, and bowls of tiny North Sea shrimp are even dished up to graze on while you wait, along with bread and lard. Grandma would be proud.
Burgstraat 19, Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium09-398--2393Known For
- Rustic, traditional cooking and a decent choice of beers
- Gigantic portions of meat and frites
- A friendly atmosphere and service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Wed. -
10. Roots
$$$$ | |This charming restaurant is located amid the cobbled alleys of Patershol, an area that has transformed from an early-20th-century slum into one of the hippest locations in the city. Inside, Roots is all rather minimalist: just bare wood, stark tiles, and an open kitchen to stare at. The food is the star here, though a fine walled garden is located to the rear. Soak up the creativity via lunch (€35/€48) and dinner (€65/€80) set menus, which make the most of chef Kim Devisschere's ability to turn meat, fish, and some of the lesser-seen Flemish vegetables into culinary spectacles. The menus only list the ingredients, and each dish arrives something of a surprise, but therein lies the fun. Booking is essential, as this is one of the tougher places to get a table.
Vrouwebroersstraat 5, Ghent, Flanders, 9000, Belgium09-310--6773Known For
- Creative cooking with good local produce
- The walled terrace garden is a grand spot on a warm evening
- It's great to watch the open kitchen at work
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner Wed., Reservations essential
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