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.

A great place to get comfort food and beer in Bruges. They appeared in the movie "In Bruges". We…read moresat upstairs and got a couple of items. The vol au vent was tasty. Hubby got the Flemish beef stew. Our picky son got the linguini bolognese. They were able to refill our frites that came with the Vol au vent. Recommend this place for Flemish comfort food.

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!

Thank you for the delicious meal. We truly enjoyed it and the service was excellent. The…read morevegetarian pasta arrabbiata was sooo good! The soup and salad were fresh and delicious as well. There are many choices for great food along the Belgian coast. We decided to have an outing to De Haan for dinner. Everything was great from start to finish; and by "start" I mean the quick email response to our inquiry about hours and availability. We got an almost instant reply to our email. Within a few minutes, we made a reservation with ease. The restaurant is right on the beach with wall to wall windows overlooking the North Sea. Staff are welcoming and very helpful. The menu offers a wide variety of choices, including vegetarian options. There are dishes for small or big appetites. See their menu for all the great options! Enjoy!

Great. Nice coffee. Lovely mood and déco. Dogs accepted…read more Good crepes ! We spent a great moment.. With a few.

Great food and good atmosphere, but very, very long waiting times... Waiters don 't seem interested…read morein their customers, what results in people getting annoyed and writing reviews like these. I do think this place has potential, but the people working there should live up to it... Once again, great food though...

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.

I really have to say it's the best one star Michelin restaurant I had ever tried. U can enjoy the…read morefood with a very pleased environment and all the decorations are unique and full of regards. You can feel how dedicated the hosts are when u go to the restroom and saw the faucet. The foods are also good enough for the price and we choose the extra liver for 9euro which can improve the taste of the main dish. 6 courses without wines ended up with 117euro p.p.

As good as described and Deserving of their star. Service top notch and Chef personally catered…read moreto our vegetarian needs wonderfully at an exceptional level. Exceeded our expectations especially being vegetarian in a difficult city to eat superb vegetarian cuisine.

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.

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.