Beautiful food in a beautiful space. Service was wlecoming and friendly, they helped us maneuver the menu and suggested the perfect meal. We shared the pork ball and both sides (veggie and salad). All were hearty, high quality and hit the spot. Highly reccomend! read more

This local Ghent favorite lived up to the hype. The staff is fantastic and takes the time to explain the menu. The highlight was a seasonal chicken and pumpkin meatball that was hearty and delicious. The vibe is casual, the seating is comfortable, and you get plenty of food for your money. A great pick for a cozy, filling meal! read more

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After debating what to eat for our last lunch in Ghent, my friend and I decided to try this place out. When we arrived, there were a few people sitting inside, but wasn't fully packed. It was made known to us that we order first and then grab a seat. The menu was primarily in Dutch, so the staff were helpful enough to explain to us in English and answer any questions that we had. I got the Tomato Paprika Ball with Apple Rhubarb drink. It was one giant meatball with mashed potatoes under it. From the outside, it didn't appear to have tomato sauce at all cause the sauce was brown, but found that it was inside the ball. I personally like anything tomato sauce related, so I really enjoyed it. The meal was full of carb/protein. It was very filling - almost couldn't finish it myself. Flavors were delicious. I enjoyed the meal a lot. read more

Balls & Glory - Top: Tomato & Paprika/Bottom: Xmas Balls - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

This place serves some seriously good meatballs. They're huge & delicious. You can choose the type of meat - from classic to wild boar & the sauce (tomato, wine, masala or truffle). The dish comes with a side (salad or mashed potatoes), making it a hearty meal. It's surprisingly pricey at €18-€20 for such a casual spot & food. Bonus points for such a friendly owner & workers! read more

Always my go - to restaurant when in Ghent. The food is consistently good and their lemon ginger beer is awesome. Just wished their cook book was in English! read more

This place lived up to my expectations. I was referred here by a colleague and look forward to coming back again during my time in Gent. I felt comfortable dining alone on business, and enjoyed the atmosphere quite a bit. There is ample seating for small or larger groups. I had a pork meatball stuffed with truffle and mushrooms over mashed potatoes with carrots, and two different sauces. It was phenomenal and incredibly filling, but I wasn't miserable afterwards. It is a perfect amount of food and reasonably priced, yet so unique. So good. Do yourself a favor and eat here while in Gent. read more

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Great find. Very tasty and large meatballs. Home cooked meatballs and sauces. Comfortable, bright and attractive environment. Though it's a small chain in Ghent, felt unique. read more

Balls & Glory - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

I came here for dinner one night and had a fantastic experience! This restaurant is super clean, modern and minimalist. They have an inside seating area and some tables outside as well. The staff immediately greeted us and were super friendly. They were very accommodating with my husband's garlic and onion allergy and he was so happy that he could have something here. For dinner, I opted for the classic pork ball served on top of an arugula salad with tomatoes and cheese with a light dressing. I also had the lemonade of the day which was so refreshing! The pork ball was unlike anything I have ever tasted before. The outside was crispy without being greasy and the inside was a delicious, savory, cheesy bundle of joy. A ball and side to eat in was 14.50 Euro, so slightly pricey but not too bad for the city and the quality is great. Overall, great food, decent prices, friendly staff, clean/modern ambiance and great location! read more

Balls & Glory - Pork ball with salad and lemonade of the day - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

Definitely balls that you want in your mouth.   ...Good, sizeable meatballs (just get one).  They had a chicken, pork and veggie option, and we tried the first two.  Very tasty, and they were filled with gravy!  (Did not expect that. Side  salad and stoemp were good as well, and place was nice and clean, quiet, hipstery/minimalist.  Free lemon water and fruit (apples while we were there) on the table.  What a great place for a quick and reasonably convenient lunch break without being stuck in the heart of tourist epicenter. ...at least while we were there in mid-April.    Bathrooms were clean as well, a bit tight, serviceable. read more

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I was really excited to come to this restaurant and headed straight here after arriving in Gent. We were seated at a communal table, which was kinda fun. We tried a Belgian beer that was very good. We also tried two different balls both with mashed potatoes. It was all.good, but maybe a bit too expensive for what you get. Anyway, I was glad we tried it. read more

It's difficult to understand why this place has so many favorable ratings. Let's begin with the food. I had the chicken tikka masala on salad and my husband the pork with 3 cheese on the potatoes. Neither the chicken or masala had any flavor which I found boring but overlooked until I bit down on a piece of gristle. The salad it was served on was grainy in the way soil is, so that's that. My husband said the pork ball had an unappealing fragrance (yes, fragrance) until it cooled. The overall quality ok but did not warrant the high price. The service flat out awful. The owner was rude from the beginning. We should have walked out immediately but instead stayed to be actively insulted a number of times - the volume of my voice was too low, we weren't quick enough to order, I mentioned that it was hot outside...you name it the owner had a nasty comment and a real stick up his bum. The ambiance was odd. The place seems like it might be cool if it was bustling but it wasn't. I get that we were there at 7pm on a Monday evening but other restaurants nearby had plenty of customers. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

I had a meatball. Yes, it's true. To get a meatball at Balls&Glory (more balls than glory?) you have to know what you are ordering. The menu is confusing. To minimize confusion, the best option is to come in a large group, and lay your soul on the line, trusting them to sculpt a great group meatball experience. If, on the other hand, you just want to check out what this meatball thing is all about, without breaking the bank, then you need to have a plan in mind. A meatball plan. read more

Balls & Glory - planned meatball - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

Took long time to get food, and balls weren't fully heated up.

Ghent is a great small City with a terrific vibe and Balls and Glory is a microcosm of that vibe. The balls we ate(sounds weird) were quite tasty. I had the potato veggie mash and my svelte wife stuck to the salad and we each tried a different sauce with our balls, both very good. The waite staff were fun and competent and helped we first timers make our selection. All in all a solid 4 star experience. read more

Balls & Glory - Chicken ball with a Belgian sauce - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

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The folks here are super nice, welcoming, & helpful. All our options were described to us and they made ordering easy. The dining room is really bright and clean. Fortunately we arrived at a non-peak time and were seated right away. We had one pork ball with mash and another ball that was described as sweet tasting, with a side salad. Both were very good and the salad was delicious. Water is included in the price as well as fruit, if you choose. Everything tasted really fresh. We were happy with our meal. We left satisfied and not bursting at the seams stuffed. Since it's right around the corner from our apartment, we can easily do take-out next time, and still enjoy our food warm. read more

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Great Food, Great presentation and great waiters! Overall Experience 12/10 yes the food is on the pricier side but I pay the same price at my local salad bar for a regular salad. So I'd say it's a fair price with the location in mind. read more

Balls & Glory - Chicken Masala Ball with mashed potatoes on the side ( or underneath lol ) - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

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This place was a great surprise. Very different and fun. The meatballs were wonderful and the variety of options was impressive! I would definitely go back! read more

Balls & Glory quickly became a staple in Flemish cities that also got recognized by visiting tourists. The restaurant serves a hipster take on a classical Belgian dish: mashed potatoes with *insert your choice of meat here*. In this restaurant, you guessed it, they serve the mash with meatballs. What's interesting and definitely atypical is that they serve their sauce within the large meatball, so when you cut it the accompanying flavours pour out of it onto the mashed potatoes. The food is quick, easy to please and reasonably priced. Not necessarily a place I'd recommend tourists to go to as a "must visit", but still a fun place to check out. read more

If you are looking for meatballs and wanting good service, this is the place! Came here with a friend and decided to actually dine here (saw many order takeout), the service was awesome. I enjoyed our server, he was extremely friendly. They run down how to order the meatball combos here and also, their house pinot noir is nothing short of delicious! read more

Extremely misleading operating hours. B&G claim they open at 10 AM but arrived just after 11 and was told that I could have a seat if I wanted to but that there would not be any food for AT LEAST another half hour "because we haven't even mashed the potatoes yet." I propose two remedies: either... 1) publish opening times that correspond with the actual availability of food, or 2) get up a little earlier and mash the dang potatoes. read more

Holy god this place is good. Like really good. The portions are a good size and you can leave there feeling satiated without feeling overly full. I think another reviewer described the meatballs as a scotch egg without the egg, which is a perfect description. Don't skip out on the mashed potatoes - those potatoes are just as good as the meatballs! read more

Great tasting meatballs and mashed potatoes, with napkins making fun of Trump. What more could you ask for! Good snack, not sure I could make it my whole meal. But definitely hit the spot when walking around the Ghent Christmas market read more

Balls & Glory - Favorite napkin ever - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

Alright, I admit that we were interested in this place by the name initially. Once we walked by, the smell was the thing that brought us back for our first meal in Ghent. The menu is simple and straight to the point, and the staff were helpful to us even when the room was chaotically full for dinner. We tried both the chicken and pork meatballs and were pleasantly surprised by how filling the entire meal was. Make sure to get there early (or make a reservation) if you're hoping to eat a specific time but if you don't mind waiting, you can slide in at the long community table for an enjoyable dinner! read more

I can understand a lot of the appeal of this place. The meatball was tasty and the restaurant concept is cool. It's very casual, and you just pay one price for your meal, then you can enjoy anything on the table - apples, water, little candies, etc. However, I unfortunately was a bit disappointed. The mashed potatoes were bland and boring. The price (€10 for takeaway or €14 for dine-in), while reasonable compared to many sit-down restaurants, still felt quite expensive for just one large meatball and a side. Lastly, I thought the "Balls and Glory" theme was overdone and crass for my tastes - the underwear on the wall is what took it too far for me. If it sounds appealing, feel free to check out this restaurant for yourself. But I personally would've rather eaten somewhere else. read more

This place is awesome. Totally different, absolutely delicious. Truly unique concept. Serving sizes are huge, tables encouraged meeting new people. Pork and Spinach ball with mashed potato, peas, and carrots. Two gravies, sweet brown, and spicy curry gravy. Chicken and chuncky applesauce filling south mixed veggie and couscous salad. Balls to the walls good!!! Free WiFi read more

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Glorious ball full of flavours of the day. Such a lovely concept - Have it with salad or potatoes and a drink and it's deliciousness on a plate. I had the 3 cheeses chicken one and was not disappointed. Very accommodating with English translations which was nice . Check this place out for lunch or dinner !!! read more

Balls & Glory - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

Something different and fun. Choose 1 of four different meatballs (vegetarian option there too), and then they slam the meatballs into a giant mound of potatoes mixed with veggies. Lots of gravy to add to the taste, and the meatballs are stuffed with cheese or mushroom sauce or something else depending on what you choose. Everything on the table is free (still water and apples while I was here). If your in the area, i recommend trying it out. You can take the food to go for a cheaper fare compared to dining in. read more

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BEST BALLS I've ever put in my mouth... But seriously. Perfect combination of meat, carbs and flavor. Great staff and friendly environment! read more

Balls & Glory - Classic, seasonal and chicken. - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

Best meatballs ever!!! You order upfront before sitting down. The food comes pretty fast. The ambience is nice and fresh as there are big windows overlooking a lush green yard. There are seatings outside as well that's really cute. Cucumber infused water is already on the table so you don't have to ask for water. Not only the meatballs amazing, the sides are too. We got the beef, truffle and mushroom meat balls with pasta and pesto salad and the tiki masala chicken meatball with mashed potatoes. They were both delicious! The price is alright. Meatball and a side is 15 euros, you can add a drink for an additional 3 euros. We would def come back though, it was delicious! read more

Balls & Glory - Mushroom and truffle meat ball with pasta and pesto salad and chicken tiki masala with mashed potatoes - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

So the food selection is simple. There are usually 2 types of pork meatball, a chicken and a veg. You select a meatball and a side (mashed potato or salad). If you get this for sit-in the price is 15€. If you get it for take away it is 10€. I don't know how normal a 5€ per person charge for sitting in is in Europe but take it or leave it I guess... The food was good and the service was friendly. Everyone was fluent in Dutch and English. Very trendy looking place but still confortable. read more

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Visiting from the US and came across this gem while browsing Yelp looking for something local. Came at an off time for a late lunch/early dinner and had the place to ourselves. The gentleman working walked us through the menu and process I ordered the vegetarian option which was a risotto/ricotta/spinach ball. Option of mashed potatoes or salad, I went with my Midwest roots and got the potatoes. Water and fruit are complimentary at the communal tables. The food came out hot and with an excellent presentation. The balls were crispy outside and perfectly cooked inside. Great taste and nicely seasoned. Something gave it the tiniest kick which I loved. Many people came in while we were dining to get to go balls, so they offer take-away as well. Definitely recommended! read more

Balls & Glory - House-made lemonade with a risotto/ricotta,spinach ball on mashed potatoes (complimentary fruit in background) - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

To be honest, the name wasn't what drew me to this place, as it seemed rather gimmicky. But, once inside, you'll find a trendy and convivial space with a large kitchen counter (the cooking is done behind the scenes: this space is where they keep the meatballs warm and serve the salad) and, to the left, a spacious and well-lit dining area with tall glass windows with a view of an ancient church wall. You first choose your ball (that day they offered pork-and-mushroom and a chicken tikka masala ball, as well as a vegetarian option) and then your accompaniment (stoemp, a homey Belgian potato/root veggie mash, or salad). Then you sit at one of the tables, a long shared one with benches in the middle, or individual tables along the sides of the restaurant, where diners sit side by side. Along with silverware, there are bowls of fruit (clementines, apples, pears) at the tables for a healthy dessert. There were even pitchers of water and glasses, not a given in Belgium, where water doesn't often come for free! The service was fast, the portions large. I was particularly pleased with my dressingless green salad, peppered with wheat berry, carrots and goat cheese, and how it blended well with the chicken tikka sauce that poured out of my chicken ball. The meal went refreshingly well with a glass of their homemade lemonade or apple-rhubarb juice. They also do takeaway! read more

Balls & Glory - Chicken tikka masala ball with salad - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

They've got big balls. Tasty big balls. It's likely that they've got the biggest balls of them all. read more

My partner and I were in Gent for the day and I'll admit that I chose to eat here because of it's funny name. Service was friendly and the whole restaurant had a very nice vibe. The meatballs were so delicious- we both had the original pork meatball (with the spinach filling inside) and the potato and veggie mash as our sides. We wanted to eat by the river so we actually got take away and we were impressed by how quick our order was ready. I'd love to come back and try some other items on their menu. Balls and glory indeed! read more

Balls & Glory - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

So simple, yet so good. My sun dried tomato meat ball (pork) was very good. My wife had the chicken and spinach ball that was equally good. These meatballs are about the size of a grapefruit! Guys running the place were friendly and quick. Only demerit was the dry brownie, but it's really about the meatballs in this place. read more

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Balls & glory really exceeded my expectations! Everything was so delicious! I ordered the pork meatball, which was huge, filled with spinach and cheese, atop mashed potatoes, each side surrounded by gravy and a coconut curry sauce. I ordered a glass of wine with my meal, and the total was under €20. I was quite happy with my meal. You are sat among other diners at shared tables, which have plenty of carafes of water, silverware and napkins for you to help yourself. We really enjoyed our meal here, and would be happy to visit again next time we are in Gent. read more

Yum! What's not to love? A massive meatball filled with gooey goodness, on top of deliciously, chunky mashed potatoes? Very friendly staff, happy to explain things in English for us. Cool, stylish space in an old building. Perfect on a dreary rainy day like today. read more

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Balls! Glorious balls! Having been welcomed by friendly and knowledgable staff and guided through the menu I settled on a Pork and Veal meatball stuffed with champignon and truffle. The ball based part of the meal is sizeable and mine sat on a hearty salad with lentils and feta. Y-U-M! Topped this lunch off with some tasty filter coffee and made use of the wifi which was fast. There are takeaway options to choose from as well. All in all well worth a visit. Balls. read more

Balls & Glory - Pork and Veal meatball with champignon and truffel centre. - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV

I really enjoyed this place! You walk in and order at the kitchen. You're sitting in the kitchen and can watch them prep the plates. They have pitchers of water at the table, which I really liked! read more

Yummy meatballs. Super easy menu, one pork meatball, one beef option, one chicken option, and one vegetarian offered daily. Comes with salad or mashed potato. Portion sizes are perfect. Daughter loved the place and it was very child friendly. Staff speaks multiple languages and is very helpful. Place was very clean as well. No complaints! read more

Balls & Glory - Pork meatball with broccoli and parmesan cheese filling. Tasted great, broccoli was not over powering. - Belgian Near Me - Gent, VOV