Avoid the touristic restaurants and certainly have dinner at ‘my’ places.
I just want to be sure you don’t fall into a ‘tourist trap’.
Yes, I did try them out … ALL!
Fancy (make your reservation upfront!)
Dim Dining – Vrijdagmarkt 7 (Michelin star)
The best Asian restaurant ever ever ever!
It will be an experience you will never forget. My number 1! Make sure you take the Saké pairing.
Het Fornuis – Leeuwenstraat 2 (Michelin star)
For years and years the best French classical cuisine. No menu, the chef will explain the dishes at your table.
Fiera – Lange Nieuwstraat 14
Have dinner in the historical trade fair. A magical setting!
Nathan – Lange Koepoortstraat 13 (Michelin star)
Fantastic, cozy restaurant in a not so known – but really nice – neighborhood
Great food
Maven – Luikstraat 4
Heaven for meat lovers! Trendy restaurant with a DJ!
Bun – Volkstraat 43
Explore a fancy Vietnamese kitchen.
Nage – Reyndersstraat 17
Have a romantic candle light dinner.
Bien Soigné – Kleine Markt 9
Just 2 choices for starter and main, but really good !
Bianconero – Kronenburgstraat 35
Take the suggestion of the chef for starters ! And you will need to sing… Just sayin’
Ferrier 30 – Leopold De Waelplaats 30
Fantastic pasta and service!
Mandraki – Kaasrui 13
It could be possible that you need to throw a plate.
Non solo té – Riemstraat 2
The owner does it all! He prepares the food, serves the plates and informs you about his excellent wines!
Typical Belgian kitchen
De zeven schaken – Braderijstraat 24
Next to the city hall, you can eat excellent Belgian dishes.
Try the pig cheecks.
De Bomma – Willem Ogierplaats (right across Het Steen)
Very nostalgic place with old scool dishes. You can even bring a picture of your grandma to hang on the wall.
Brasserie De Herk – Reyndersstraat 33
A hidden treasure with a nice patio in the middle of the city.
Bizzie Lizzie – Vlaamse Kaai 16
Classical authentic kitchen.