While in Belgium we did a day trip to Bruges and stopped into De Gastro for lunch. Although they only have a few outside tables and it's a small sidewalk, we always appreciate having the option to vibe outside and ordered a iced peach tea, coke zero, and a Flemish stew. The Flemish stew was amazing. The honey wasn't too hungry so we shared a bowl of it and the portion size was perfect, along with it being one of the most delicious stews we had while in Belgium. The service was helpful and prompt and I can't speak highly enough about our experience. So if you're visiting Bruges, De Gastro is a must-eat stop during your visit. read more

Came here for our first dinner in Bruges and we didn't leave disappointed! Interior felt very homey and warm. The service was super kind, professional, and quick. The menu had a good selection of traditional Belgian food which all tasted delicious. My favorite were the mussels for sure. SO many and for such an affordable price! The stew I got as well was hearty and felt very warming. Overall, I couldn't recommend this spot more if you're in the area - thanks, De Gastro! read more

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Exceptional food and service. Reservations definitely required. One of the best meals I've had in Europe-Osso Bucco of veal cooked to perfection, unctuous sauce, pasta with fresh herbs. Rabbit exceptionally tender and flavorful. Good desserts and coffee. Be prepared for higher prices in Belgium but quality is worth it. Cozy seating and attentive service. Highly recommended. read more

De Gastro - Beer 2 - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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I had the seafood pot au feu snd my boyfriend had the leg of rabbit. The flavor development in that rabbit dish was incredible--super delicious! The pot au feu was also very tasty and hearty! I could only eat about half of it. This place does not do any cocktails except for liquor and soda. They do have a wine list, and serve a wide variety of liquors that they serve straight up. We enjoyed a very nice apple strudel with ice cream for dessert. read more

De Gastro - Seafood pot au feu - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Service was good. The fish stew was AMAZING. The mussels were decent but coming from a coastal hometown I've had much better at home. The fries were very good. I'd recommend a recreation, but they were able to seat our party of 2 for lunch without a reservation. The drink list is decent. They have a couple mocktails on the menu as well. It's a cute little spot with some nice details on the walls. I'd come here again purely for the potato dollops in the fish stew. It's a must get if you're here! read more

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Ordered a filet mignon and it was hands down the best I've ever had. Perfectly done. One thing to note, is that (Belgium in general) if you ask for medium, it will lean a little more towards medium rare. The fries were also fantastic, and not too salted, and the mushroom sauce was out of this world! The place itself is cozy (reserve a table to be sure they have a sear for you), it's a nice calm ambience and the waiters are incredibly nice and they absolutely know the menu. They keep an eye on you,.but don't hover. The wait was short too, from when food was ordered, to when it was served. I would 100% recommend this place and will definitely be returning! read more

De Gastro - Filet mignon, mushroom sauce, fries - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

I came in on a rainy day and was immediately warmed up by the food and people. I ordered the fish stew - the broth was very creamy and rich in flavors with a touch of spice that was absolutely the highlight of the dish. It also had a variety of seafood with huge fish chunks. read more

De Gastro - Fish stew - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Terrible experience. Ordered Belgian staples. Shrimp croquettes, and Dover Sole. The croquettes were tasteless. The Dover salt was probably frozen last month. It was impossible to separate the meat from the bones. They were stuck. Worst experience ever. read more

It could be that I was cold and hungry but I thought this place was great. The service was friendly and relatively prompt especially by European standards. I had the Flemish stew which came with fries and it was exactly what I hoped. Hot and delicious. I didn't stay for dessert as I wanted to go elsewhere for a waffle but I saw some desserts including a brûlée which was served with a flame. The interior was bright and clean (went for lunch). Would return if ever in Bruges again! read more

De Gastro - Flemish Stew - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

We have a pleasant meal at De Gastro on our first night in Brugge. We started with a fresh buratta enjoining it itch the hearty house bread. The sole was swimming in delectable butter and of course came with fries and salad and the Coq au vin was melt in your mouth yumminess. We had to have the apple dessert which came out steaming hot with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream. Everything was great. Service was friendly and efficient in this cozy restaurant with a modern vibe. Prices were reasonable too so a nice spot for a lovely dinner. This place seemed especially popular with Brits, not sure why, with many tables reflecting the English accent. read more

De Gastro - Apple dessert - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Spent a night in Bruges this past August and walked around trying to avoid the touristy places to eat and wow did we find the perfect restaurant. We had the croquettes, mussels and coq au vin and they were the best of each we've ever had. Beautiful restaurant and truly wonderful meal. We walked in late with no reservation and we never felt rushed. I want to return to Bruges just to go back here again. read more

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My sister and I dined here on 9/25. We felt the waitstaff was rude to us in several instances. And, after waiting 45 minutes for our starter (and watching other tables have their starters as well as their mains finished), my sister got up to look for our server whom we had not seen for 35 minutes. She asked about the status of our food and was told the Kitchens was "very busy", however before she barely sat back down there was BOTH of our courses served at once. Food was decent, but overall I would rate this place as Underwhelming, over priced and Disappointing. read more

The worst filet I've ever had. The server said that medium would be more like medium rare, which is what I prefer. When the steak came out it was more well done and tough as nails. Whether medium or medium rare the filet was almost impossible to cut. The manager said that's what we asked for. Well,no, we wanted medium rare and tender. I basically ate a meal of fries and salad. Definitely my worse meal in Brugge. And the worse manager. read more

Absolutely delicious. The food is amazing, the service welcoming, and the prices realistic. I seldom find a restaurant that score so highly. Try the limoncello sorbet! read more

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Great meal on our first night in Bruges. Staff is very warm and welcoming, the food is stunning, and the owner constantly pops by to say hi. Excellent restaurant option in a great part of the city, not far from the main square, with enough food selection for everyone. Highly recommend read more

Took a day trip from Ghent to Bruge. This was my lunch spot for the day. I did the market menu set. It came with a croquette, steak and creame brûlée as dessert. I was not a fan of the steak. Not sure what cut was the steak, but was to thick in my opinion. Only filet mignon should be that thick. It was really tough to cut and chew. The center was blue basically. The creame brûlée on the other hand is straight up FIRE. It came to me with a 4 inch high flame. 10/10 for the creame brûlée. 6/10 for the whole experience. More reviews from my Euro Trip to come. read more

De Gastro - Tough steak - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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*HEART EYES* !! Wow. This may have been the best salmon I've ever eaten. And the mussels? Best in Belgium. Hands down. So tender and almost -- fluffy? They're incredible. I cannot recommend enough!!! Everything was just PERFECT! read more

De Gastro - Garlic and cream mussels and salmon with tartare sauce - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Truly fantastically delicious! A quick trip to Bruges at the end of a month long European trip and I can say this was an amazing way to finish as my final dinner before heading back to the US! The ambience was wonderful and romantic (and we were in the back room!). The service was friendly, attentive. The food was filling and AMAZING. My husband and I went with the fixed price menu. Both started with the mussels, he had the fish stew, I had the Flemish beef stew with fried and salad. We finished with creme brulee and chocolate mousse. There was way more than enough food and everything was truly fantastic. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Amazing ribs! Good salad and awesome spritz. Also the best creme brulêe ever. Best meal i had in brugge! read more

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Lovely modern looking restaurant,a warm welcome, prompt service,vibrant atmosphere,lovely staff. We have been in Europe for over a week,best meal by far, tourist areas are notoriously bad for food, this restaurant is a gem, yes they have to ubiquitous set menu, but we had the European menu,osso bucco, faultless, veal dish my husband had was delicious. May go back tomorrow ! read more

It was nice .. the food was good, we had flemish stew with salad and fries. The staff were nice and friendly. read more

De Gastro - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Nope, can't really rave about the restaurant here, the prices are pretty much the same here and anywhere else. But the service was slow, and wasn't even busy, not particular friendly either. I was prepared to order lots having walked quite a fair bit, but if the waiter wasnt bothered, then neither was I. Ordered Flemish stew, which you can't really go wrong, but it was more like beef gravy than anything else, where was the chunks of meat. The frites came much later than the stew, and no bread was served, was I meant to drink the stew?. I understand many restaurants are similar, and so I would have given an average score. But reading hundreds of 5 stars reviews, on the best food restaurant in Brugge, really?? I think if you are paying similar prices for pretty much the same food, why not eat somewhere with a great view. Which we did. read more

De Gastro - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Fantastic meal and friendly service. Had the Sole Meunière and Filet Mignon for dinner and mousse for dessert. Enjoyed it all.

Very good food and service. Clean restaurant. In touristy area but good food at fair price. Gluten friendly. Highly recommend.

Very gluten free friendly. The server was careful to check and confirm that my meal was safe to eat. The creme brûlée was delicious and presentation can't be beat. read more

De Gastro - Creme brûlée - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

We tried this restaurant on a recommendation from a tour guide. My husband had the Flemish stew, and I had the rabbit leg. Both were fantastic, but the rabbit was the superior dish. Service was pleasant. Atmosphere was bright and modern without being garish or uncomfortable. If we were staying longer than a day in Bruges, we'd eat here again. read more

De Gastro - Rabbit leg - order this!!! - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Absolutely loved this place! The fish and beef strews were delicious! I was shocked at how good the fish stew was. The staff was sooo nice. My friend had her arm in a sling, the waiter helped plate her stew and showed us how the locals eat their dish. read more

De Gastro - The food was absolutely amazing and the staff were sooo nice. Eating here is a must! - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Pretty restaurant situated on a lovely street. Family run restaurant with welcoming & friendly staff. We were five people & we ordered a variety of dishes, all were delicious. It was a perfect way to end our stay in Belgium. read more

It was late afternoon when we got into Bruges, we wanted to sit down with a bottle of wine & something that dazzled our taste buds- we read menu after menu- and we stopped at De Gastro. Seated by the window with a lovely French Syrah we perused the menu & dove headlong into a long slow dining experience- sharing dish after dish- starting with an amazing goose liver terrine, a small goat cheese starter, before moving into a rib eye drizzled with the most amazing rocqueforte dressing, and then after a wonderful pause- we finished with a delicious Osso bucco... sitting with our 2nd bottle we relaxed & laughed softly... the meal of our trip- Sadly dessert was not possible... it was time for a long slow walk through quiet medieval streets back to the hotel. read more

Located just across from the canal boats. I went with the Flemish beef stew special. For 20€ it was big enough for two. It came with smoked salmon salad, Flemish stew, fries, and another side salad. The terrace in the back is too enclosed. Opt for a front window seat instead. read more

We came for a visit to Bruges for the weekend. Luckily, we chose this place to have dinner. The family run restaurant was extremely pleasant and helpful in navigating/suggesting menu items and drinks. Another couple walked into the restaurant and seemed to prefer the place just to visit the friendly staff. Being from out of the country, we've learned that it's not always common for wait staff to check in on you - this was not the case here. Great food, nice atmosphere, would suggest. We had mussels (huge portion, extremely tender and flavorful) and pasta. Beer was cold. Can't complain. read more

De Gastro is a quaint modern style restaurant just outside of the main touristy area in Brugge. The restaurant was very quiet and we were the only customers in there for the majority of the time, but it was not an omen for being a bad restaurant. Our group of 5 had the flemish stew, filet mignon, and spare ribs, and everything was delicious, hot and perfectly timed. All meals came with a salad and fries and were great. The salad was a little hard to eat because it was cut very finely. The menu was comparable to other nearby sit down restaurants; 17-22+ euro range. Hint: if you do the free walking tour by Legends of Brugge, you get a free beer coupon with purchase of meal. Overall I would recommend it, especially to try the Flemish stew for the first time. read more