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dishes. In an elegant building
that used to be a mirror factory,
this is a charming restaurant.
GHENT: Chez Leontine €
Belgian Map B2
Groentenmarkt 10–11, 9000
Tel (09) 225 0680 Closed Mon–Wed
A friendly little spot where
visitors can savour fresh Flemish
special ities, some of which are
made with beer. There is also a
beer and gin house. The rustic
setting with its four separate
dining areas enhances the
unique atmosphere.
GHENT: De Frietketel €
Fries Map B2
Papegaaistraat 89, 9000
Tel (09) 329 4022 Closed Sat;
Quirky decor resembling a medieval butcher’s hall at Groot Vleeshuis, Ghent Sun: lunch
Widely regarded as the place
BRUGES: Den Gouden DE PANNE: Hostellerie Le Fox €€€ that serves the best frites in
Harynck €€€ Fine Dining Map A2 Belgium, this chip shop is a
Seafood Map B1 Walckierstraat 2, 8660 De Panne Ghent legend. There is often
Groeninge 25, 8000 Tel (058) 412855 Closed Mon & Tue a queue for the delicious
Tel (050) 337637 Closed Sun & Mon The focus is on sea food at burgers and fries.
Located in a 17th-century this Michelin-starred hotel-
building in the museum district, restaurant with classic wood- GHENT: Groot Vleeshuis €
this charming restaurant is run panelled elegance, folded linen, Belgian Map B2
by chef Philippe Serruys and silver, and fresh flowers. Try the Groentenmarkt 7, 9000
his wife. The sea bass with coarse tasting menu featuring grilled Tel (09) 233 2324 Closed Mon
sea salt and rosemary for two turbot and fresh duck liver. This medieval butcher’s hall
people is a must-try. makes a spectacular setting for
DENDERMONDE: ‘t Truffeltje €€€ a meaty lunchtime sandwich
BRUGES: Park Restaurant €€€ Fusion Map C2 or the even meatier tourist
Belgian Map B1 Bogaerdstraat 20, 9200 formule. The gentse waterzooi
Minderbroedersstraat 1, 8000 Tel (052) 224590 Closed Sat: lunch; (fish or chicken stew) is highly
Tel (0497) 801872 Closed lunch; Sun: dinner; Mon & Tue recommended.
dinner: Mon & Thu This spacious Michelin-starred
Run by two brothers, Axel and restaurant is housed in an old but GHENT: 't Oud Clooster €
Frédéric Bruggeman, the cuisine modernized mansion. The menu Belgian Map B2
here is authentic Belgian. Try features French-style cuisine with Zwartezusterstraat 5, 9000
the cod fillet in white sauce, Belgian and Asian influences and Tel (09) 233 7802 Closed Sun: lunch
shrimps, samphire and potato changes monthly. Dim sum with If you are seeking quality local
soufflé or the Belgian beef fillet in truffles and langoustine are a food at low prices, this popular
red wine sauce with gratin signature dish. restaurant offers authentic
dauphinoise and vegetables. Flemish cuisine in a cosy
DONKMEER: Palinghuis De warm atmosphere.
BRUGES: De Visscherie €€€ Nieuwe Pluim €€
Seafood Map B1 Seafood Map C2 GHENT: De Planck €
Vismarkt 8, 8000 Brielstraat 9, 9290 Berlare-Overmere Belgian Map B2
Tel (050) 330212 Closed Tue & Wed Tel (09) 3678070 Closed Mon & Tue Ter Platen, 9000
The house’s signature dish is the Donkmeer, a set of lakes near Tel (0478) 769 416
seafood platter, but any of the Berlare, is the perfect place to Situated in the student district,
turbot variations are also worth try eel. Occupying a chalet-like this wonderfully atmospheric
trying at this popular haunt house with a lovely terrace, this pub converted from a ship is well
overlooking the centuries-old restaurant overlooking the lake known for its impressive selection
Vismarkt (fish market). Reserve has earned a reputation for its of beers and tasty snacks and
a table in advance. preparation of this local speciality. steaks. There is an outside terrace.
DAMME: Siphon €€ GERARDSBERGEN: GHENT: Brasserie Pakhuis €€
Flemish Map B1 ‘t Grof Zout €€€ Belgian Map B2
Damse Vaart-Oost 1, 8340 Oostkerke French/Belgian Map B2 Schuurkenstraat 4, 9000
Tel (050) 620202 Closed Sat & Sun Gasthuisstraat 20, 9500 Tel (09) 223 5555 Closed Sun
Siphon has been run by the same Tel (054) 423546 Closed Mon & The menu features seafood
family for three genera tions and Tue; Sat: lunch; Sun: dinner platters and Flemish favourites
serves exquisite Flemish food. The The patron-chef uses an interest- at this restaurant in an ultra-hip,
seafood dishes such as paling in ‘t ing selection of ingredients – renovated 19th-century ware-
groen (eel in a green herb sauce) guinea fowl, pigeon, sea bass, house. Oak and marble tables
and peeled shrimps are superb, fennel and bulgar wheat – to are set among exposed giant
so are the game dishes in winter. whip up exquisite French-Belgian cast-iron pillars.
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