This place has awesome food and the owners are so friendly. I had the Flemish stew and my wife,…read morewho wasn't too hungry, ordered a salad. The salad was large and very good, I had to help her eat it. The stew was amazing with great flavor. The owner suggested a great beer to go with the stew. We highly recommend t Gezelleke!

Stopped here after seeing the outside on the way into the city from our AirBnB and we did not…read moreregret it! Absolutely lovely owners who were very welcoming and kind with a nice authentic and rustic interior with indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely romantic jazz plays softly as you eat which definitely matches the vibe! The menu is a bit pricy but considering the food it is absolutely worth it! The mussels were the best we had had out of the 3 restaurants we tried during our stay! Very full servings with a variety of well-made and well-balanced sauces and mussels of the biggest and highest quality unlike places you would find in the middle of the square. We tried the squid ring, chorizo plate, and cheese croquettes as well which were all also wonderful. We also had the veggie stew which was absolutely delicious and flavorful! Close to some lovely views if the canals and far enough away from the center of the city for a calm and local atmosphere! Definitely recommend 10/10!

This restaurant was the best I visited in Belgium, and I would highly recommend making reservations…read morehere. For our appetizer, we got the Parmesan croquettes, which were outstanding. For my main course, I got the Flemish beef stew with applesauce and frites. I was blown away by the beef stew and my sole complaint was that it was too much food to finish. The decor is well done and the server/owner is attentive, funny and helpful.

Excellent restaurant with cozy atmosphere and amazing food. One of the best Flemish stews I had…read morewhile in Bruge. Generous portions and delicious Belgium fries on the side. We also had the croquettes to start, which were also quite satisfying. It's situated very close to the city centre and was short walk away. Make sure to have a reservation in advance or you might not be able to get a table by walk in. It seems to be very popular and we saw a number of walk ins turned away.

Came here for our first dinner in Bruges and we didn't leave disappointed! Interior felt very homey…read moreand 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!

Exceptional food and service. Reservations definitely required. One of the best meals I've had in…read moreEurope-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.

We trained from Brussels to Bruges for the afternoon and I love finding myself in towns where I can…read morereally see myself returning, places where you feel off the grid in a really nice way. We'd planned to have dinner here but did not make a booking and really lucked out with the last table open when we came in. Please, ensure you make a booking if you want to dine here. I had no idea how consistently full they'd be and felt grateful the entire time to have snagged a spot. When I tell you my fish stew has to be one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in life, I am not kidding. It was so spectacular. I had no idea what to order and asked for a recommendation and this was it. This soup blew my mind, spoonful after spoonful it was the yummiest, most delish, comfort meal I've had in a long time. We had a very and tasty experience. Highly recommend.

Service was VERY slow. It wasn't overly crowded but it seemed as though they forgot our food order…read moreand drink order arrived AFTER we finished eating.

We were visiting Bruges and staying at Hotel Aragon, and this restaurant came highly recommended on…read morethe hotel's list. It checked all the boxes I was looking for - local Belgian cuisine, affordable, close by, and open late. Exactly what you want after a long day of drinking Belgian beers. I didn't realize ribs were such a big deal in Belgium, so I was genuinely excited when I ordered them... only to feel deep disappointment when the server returned to let me know they had just sold out. Luckily, I pivoted to the vol-au-vent and had absolutely no regrets. The chicken was moist and creamy, and the pastry was incredibly flaky and light. Naturally, I paired it with a Trappist ale, which felt mandatory. Cozy, satisfying, and quintessentially Belgian--this spot lived up to the recommendation and then some.

Our son actually looked up and recommended this restaurant to us. He's 16. His recommendation was…read moreright on point! The food was so fresh and flavorful! My son loved his beef stew and applesauce. My husband loved his salmon and I absolutely loved my salad! The tomatoes tasted like they were right out of a garden!! It was one of the best salads I've ever had! The restaurant could be good just for a casual dinner or it could also be a nice romantic place to spend time with loved ones! The waiters were very nice and helpful, making recommendations that proved to be amazing!

Wow. Not a bar or street side eatery. A real restaurant. We made reservations and got a great seat…read moreupstairs by the window. Pork cheek stew fell apart as we ate it. Half order of mussels was plenty. Got garlic but it wasn't overpowering. Small cup of cauliflower soup was a nice compliment appetizer. Beer selection was good and not overpriced. We will come back when in the area. And will make reservations on a Friday night.

Our first real meal in Belgium was an absolute winner here! Unless there was more seating hidden…read moreupstairs or around a corner in the back, In Den Wittenkop is a pretty small place, so a reservation is probably a good idea. It's certainly a charming little place, and on a slightly drizzly day it was a very pleasant place to be in from the cold and rain. The Mosselen Natuur (plain steamed mussels) were big, meaty, well-cleaned, and tasty, but if you're not a shellfish fan, the Stoofpotje van Varkenswangetjes (pork cheek stew) is a great choice. Extremely tender pork cheek with minimal excess fat, and a lot of it, with a delicious red wine sauce plus much better fries than we'd had earlier on the main square made my night. I'd say that this was the best meal I had in our trip to Belgium, definitely one I'd repeat if we visit Bruges again!

WOW! My husband and I visited this restaurant on our last night in Brugges in October. It was…read morerecommended to us by the staff at the Hotel Van Cleef as one of the best-kept secrets, and they were not kidding. We arrived too early, due to an unplanned walk, and were warmly accommodated by Maya, server. She kindly allowed us to sit and order wine while we waited for the kitchen to open officially. The restaurant is small but very well-appointed and cozy. They also had excellent music playing. It is clearly a favorite with locals because it quickly fills up with people who know the owners very well. Thomas, who told us he was a busboy at the restaurant years ago is now the owner with the cook, Zura. The food was outstanding! My husband ordered a stead, which the chef brought over to him before he cooked it. I ordered the Dover sole, which was perfect. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this restaurant, and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much for such a memorable evening! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g188671-d4185495-r935455711-De_Verloren_Hoek-Bruges_West_Flanders_Province.html#

Authentic, quaint restaurant off the beaten path with wonderful food and ambience. The staff were…read morewarm and helpful and the meal delicious. The stew is served with a side of apple sauce and frites. The frites were unevenly cut and clearly handmade as opposed to the standard fare of frozen fries at most other places. The price was reasonable. Great place for dinner.

Very popular place, and it is with it. Is it drive out of your way good, no. But if you are in…read moreBruges, it is worth the stop. Mussels were good, albeit not the best we've had, and same with the frites. But it is still worth a stop in as the service was good and the location is nice/ right outside a Christmas market.

While I was in Bruges, I wanted to try the mussels since I knew that was another one of the…read morecountry's classic dishes. I saw that Poules Moules wasn't too far from me, so I decided to try it out and do walk-in. Thankfully I was able to seated quickly upstairs, which had a nice view of the street. I got the moules-frites, which is a large pot of mussels with a side of fries. I have to say, this was probably one of my favorite meals that I had while I was in Belgium. The flavor of the mussels was great, and the crispiness of the fries paired well with it. The portion sizes are pretty large so it's a good one to share, but I was happy with what I had. Overall, I think this restaurant is one to definitely check out if you're in Bruges!

We were in Brugge for a couple of days. We were looking for a restaurant that opened on the…read moreearlier side and Bistro Zwart Huis popped up. The food was good. My family got the Filet Mignon and they all liked theirs and they were cooked to order. I got the Kangaroo steak (see photo). Everything was tasty. The Kangaroo is likely a dish I wouldn't get again as it just wasn't my thing. Perhaps it was just the sauce/gravy and the Kangaroo was good. I'm not sure. Service was a little slow and the restaurant wasn't that busy. I just don't think they were in a rush for anything. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation.

Such a fun spot! We were starving, it was pouring rain, and…read morewe ended up at a cool Jazz House? We jokingly told them we wanted somewhere warm to sit, and the server sat us right under a heater. It was divine. We warmed up, had some beer, both ordered the risotto, which I wouldn't say was a risotto but was insanely good. It was a fun atmosphere, a cool spot, and perfect place to duck into. If we had had another night, it was our top place to visit again.

This is a one of a kind restaurant . In a not so touristy…read morepart of Brughes . We ordered two Tapas. Pork belly and Croquets. Pork belly was delicious with mango chutney and crunchy veg on top . Toast cooked to perfection . My husband ordered the meat loaf . I also tasted the meat loaf served on a bed of mashed potatoes and sauce . Meatloaf tasted superb full of rich flavor good portion too . They change their menu quite often . Do visit this place .

I loved this tapas spot. I started off with a glass of wine and my husband had an amaretto sour…read more For food we split the lacquered pork belly, roasted cauliflower and fish tacos. The food, drinks and service were all great. I highly recommend Tom's Diner.