Must-see restaurants in Northwest Belgium

  • Tao

    Ostend

    Despite the splashes of hot pink on the street terrace, this is a fashion-conscious lounge-restaurant. Its kitchen covers a gamut of culinary styles from…

  • Soup

    Bruges

    As the name suggests, Soup does soup well – it's a great little find for a healthy, hearty meal that's quick and easy and won't break the bank.

  • Patisserie Schaeverbeke

    Bruges

    This splendid little patisserie is piled with creamy fruity cakes, croissants and fresh fragrant bread.

  • ’t Gulden Vlies

    Bruges

    Intimate late-night restaurant with old-fashioned decor and good-value Belgian cuisine.

  • ’t Leedvermaak

    Ypres

    Low-key theatre-themed bistro serving fair-priced pastas, veggie dishes and tapas.

  • Panda

    Ghent

    Good veggie food set to classical music and served on linen at tables with fresh orchids. Three windows have canal views. The daily changing lunch plate…

  • Pizza Gülhan

    Ghent

    Want to (over) fill your stomach for €5? It’s possible at Gülhan, a large, mildly garish modern diner that – despite the name – is not a pizzeria, unless…

  • Resto Ganzespel

    Bruges

    Providing a truly intimate eating experience in a lovely old gabled building, the owner serves classic Belgian dishes such as meatballs and kalfsblanket …

  • Amadeus

    Ghent

    Since 1987 this joint has been hardening the arteries of Gentiens with its knockout all-you-can-eat spare ribs (€17.95) at this and two other local…

  • Brooderie Jaffa

    Ghent

    This rustic bakery and tearoom looks a treat from the street, beckoning you inside for breakfasts, light lunches, soups, savouries and, of course, great…

  • Tea Room Benny

    Ostend

    There's nothing fancy about Benny but there's something about this fabulously frozen-in-time cafe a few blocks back from the beach that beckons you slide…

  • Happy House

    Bruges

    If you're travelling on a budget and don't mind eating al fresco, this tidy takeaway joint has decent-sized portions of westernised Chinese dishes at…

  • Pasta Al Dente

    Northwest Belgium

    This no-frills joint, located midway up the hill between the station and the Markt, offers great-value tasty and filling pastas. Takeaway is available, or…

  • In ’t Klein Stadhuis

    Ypres

    Tucked away in a quirkily decorated historical guildhall beside the stadhuis, this split-level café serves gigantic good-value meals, including some beer…

  • De Zwarte Kat

    Bruges

    This homely little café belonging to the Volkskundemuseum is a quaint spot for a light lunch, local beer or coffee and cake.

  • Pasta Piccaso

    Northwest Belgium

    For a quick bite, this joint doles out eight tasty sauces with the pasta of your choice in a jiffy. Food is mostly takeaway, but there's a handful of…

  • Soup Lounge

    Ghent

    At this bright, central retro-'70s soup kitchen, each bowlful comes with add-your-own cheese and croutons, two rolls and a piece of fruit. Canal views are…

  • Henk Bakery

    Ypres

    Fresh bread, pastries, croques and fancy patisserie goods to take away. Try the amazing and filling broodpudding (bread pudding) for just €0.40.

  • Yaki Noodle

    Ghent

    Cheap, tasty and with whopping portion sizes, Yaki Noodle is a student fave, best for big appetites or friends who like to share.

  • Panos

    Bruges

    This branch of Belgium's most popular bakery chain has plenty of seating and is good for when you just need a snack in a hurry.

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