Savor Ghent's diverse culinary scene ranging from traditional Flemish specialties to innovative contemporary cuisine showcasing local and international flavors.
Enjoy Ghent's signature stew, a creamy vegetable or fish-based dish that embodies Flemish comfort food tradition. Best experienced at family-run restaurants in Patershol where recipes have been perfected over generations.
Talloor d'Or is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.9★ from 244 reviews. Located at Ledebergplein 20, 9050 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Karel de Stoute is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.8★ from 496 reviews. Located at Vrouwebroersstraat 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 1:15 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:15 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 1:15 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 1:15 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Oak is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.8★ from 668 reviews. Located at 9000, Burgstraat 16, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Takes Thyme is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.8★ from 389 reviews. Located at Ottogracht 18, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Restaurant Vrijmoed is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.8★ from 740 reviews. Located at Vlaanderenstraat 22, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
DOOR73 is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.8★ from 405 reviews. Located at Hoogstraat 73, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Meat Factory Gent is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.7★ from 4522 reviews. Located at Hoogpoort 3, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tribune Wintercircus is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.7★ from 325 reviews. Located at Lammerstraat 13, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Maison Elza is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.7★ from 781 reviews. Located at Jan Breydelstraat 36, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Publiek is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.7★ from 710 reviews. Located at Ham 39, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Fou d'O is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.6★ from 1715 reviews. Located at Snepkaai 40, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Jaggers is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.6★ from 497 reviews. Located at Vrijdagmarkt 4, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Restaurant Gillis is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.6★ from 687 reviews. Located at Hoogstraat 23, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: Closed
LOF Restaurant is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.6★ from 532 reviews. Located at Hoogstraat 36, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Indulge in authentic Belgian pralines from master chocolatiers and fresh waffles from street vendors. Sample variations of Flemish waffles and Brussels waffles, each with distinct textures and toppings at local specialty shops.
Ghent has emerged as Europe's vegetarian capital with innovative plant-based restaurants and a weekly Thursday vegan day. Restaurants range from casual eateries to Michelin-starred establishments showcasing creative vegetable-focused cuisine.
Mémé Gusta is a highly-rated restaurant in Ghent, rated 4.5★ from 2201 reviews. Located at Burgstraat 19, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Tips for Food & Dining
- Thursday is Ghent's traditional vegetarian day—many restaurants offer special menus
- Visit street markets early morning for fresh produce and local products
- Make reservations for popular restaurants, especially on weekends