A great place for excellent quality, creative and healthier fare than merely meat and potatoes…read more The restaurant is brought contemporary, casual and nicely designed. It always seems to be busy, and with many locals. The salads look amazing and the ingredients well thought out. I had a chili sin carne which was as it sounds, with everything tidily arranged in groups. The guacamole is house made and amazing. So smooth. I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Although they were quite crowded the staff and servers had a handle on it, and still kept a smile. I had a light beer that was quite refreshing with the dish, and a side order of the sourdough bread that was equally delicious. A very nice alternative to typical traditional Belgian fare.

Healthy meets delicious. Must be farm to table-- quiche full of fresh vegetables, crust melts in…read moreyour mouth. Salad with homemade dressing, peas, pepinos, heirloom tomatoes. Boon also makes their own lemonade with an elevated finish. Very comfortable and relaxing-- best place to enjoy a great meal. Coming back for sure

The wife found this restaurant online and with her being a veggie centric kind of person, we had to…read morecheck it out. I don't discriminate and therefore eat anything and everything, so I'm all for some veggies and fresh/raw foods. I dare say that I may even be a part time vegan, emphasis on the part time. I think that we got there some time around lunch and it seemed like they were in the middle of a lunch crowd rush. The wife and I looked at the menu items for the day and eventually we were able to be served. I think that there were only 2 people working there and the service was a little chaotic. Most tables were occupied and it took us some time to figure out how he place was run. Basically you order at the counter and take a seat and once your food is ready, they bring it to your table. The wife ordered the Tibetan mama, which was a curry dish and I got a mushroom dish but I forgot the name of it. Every ingredient was perfectly prepared and the flavors really popped in every bite. This was probably the most memorable meal that we had while in Belgium. It definitely stood out for quality and flavor. If you are a vegan hipster, there will be at least one place for you to eat in Ghent. Of course I kid, actually Ghent is known for it's vegetarian culture. At least that's what our hotel travel guide told us. The wife and I would definitely return to Le Botaniste, in fact, we were both sad that we didn't get a second meal here before we we left Ghent. Great flavor for food

Le Botaniste was hands down our favorite place to eat in Ghent. The food was super fresh, really…read morehealthy with perfect ingredients, and packed with flavor! My beautiful Bride was extra excited because of this sign (in the pic I posted) at the entrance. "Food is Medicine", has been a mantra of hers for the last few years. This place has such a cool and unique look inside and just feels good to be in. The people working there were very kind and super helpful, and everything we tried was delicious. If you're in Ghent, take a break from the fries and stop here!

Fantastic breakfast for the healthy eater. I had a fresh cold pressed juice that was delicious and…read morejust what I needed. Warm porridge very filling and tasty with fruit and spices. Friendly service. Would recommend.

The Souplounge (with its bright orange sign) is perched on the canalside next to a large Leonidas…read more This is a great place for a cheap, filling and reasonably healthy lunch. Each day there are 4 soups (of which at least two are vegetarian),served in the size bowl of your choosing with optional additions of bitterballen (little meatballs), diced vegetables, herbs and cheese. Medium size bowls of soup come with two small rolls and butter, plus an apple. There are other options of sandwiches and salads, plus a variety of drinks. Great on a cold, rainy Ghent day to insulate you from the weather. Highly recommended and a great bargain.

Simple, healthy, soup meal. You select 1 of the 4 rotating soups, pick from 3 sizes, and it will…read morecome with an apple and bread roll. You can also add some toppings free of charge; they are parsley, cheese, crouton, and chicken meatball. Service is speedy and there's a decent number of seats on 2 floors. The view on the top floor overlooking the canal is nice.

Beautiful food in a beautiful space…read more 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!

This local Ghent favorite lived up to the hype. The staff is fantastic and takes the time to…read moreexplain 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!

Atmosphere: 5/5. Set in an old convent, very cool interior. Small but cozy. There is a back yard…read morearea where you can sit when the weather is nice. The restaurant is in the middle of town within a few blocks to the main town square. The menu has pictures of the nunnery attire, maybe how they brewed their own beer? They only had it in Dutch, no English menu. Food: 3/5. Bland food, which is not uncommon for Flemish cuisine, but meat was also quite tough. We tried the 2 most popular dishes, Brochette Oud Clooster, and Rundsstoverij met Westmalle Dubbel, and were not impressed. Both bland. The brochette was supposed to be medium rare but came out well done. Dry and tough. The dipping sauce has a hint of curry but wasn't enough to carry the whole dish. The stew has a yummy base, I could pick out the beer flavors (Belgians truly have the best beers in the world). Meat pieces were tough, which is a shame given this is a stew. They should have use a fattier cut of beef like chuck. Meme Gusta has a similar but much more flavorful Flemish stew. The no-bake cheese cake was light and refreshing. Good for 1 person, small to share between 2. Service: 2/5. They had no English menu. At this point I have come to Belgium enough to pick out a few familiar terms, but I would have liked to be able to see what other dishes they had. Had to aggressively flag down waiter whenever we needed something. they also charge €1.80 for tap water. This place is popular enough even for locals that one can't get in without reservations. We were told they only have 2 slots: 6-8 or 8-10. We picked the earlier one. The restaurant was only half full until about 7.

A fair place. Healthy options. Our dinner was good. A basic dinner with potencial to be better. My…read morechicken was slightly overcooked but the combination of sauce, veggies and spices made it okay.

Wow! This is probably one of my favorite meals on the trip. Definitely top three for sure! We were…read morerecommended to come here by the staff of our hotel and I'm definitely glad we did. They specialize in traditional Belgian dishes, such as Beef Stew. We were looking for something local and authentic like this! We did find a reservation day of and were able to book it. The food was amazing. I loved the meatballs appetizer and beef stew! So good. They had a cute little outside deck area, which was super nice to eat out on in the great weather. If you can get a reservation here, I highly recommend a come!

Came here on a rainy evening, seeking shelter from the spitting rain. Since I was only in Ghent for…read moreone night, I wanted to find some traditional Belgian fare. This place seemed very cozy and fancy, with candles on tables and fairy lights, and people seemed to be having a great time. Moreover, it served a traditional Flemish beef stew, so I walked right on in! Fortunately, they were able to squeeze me in for an hour. I ordered the Flemish beef stew, which had around 6-8 chunks of beef and a small dill-flavoured side salad. It also came with a plate of fries - and when offered the mayo, I instantly accepted to try things the "Belgian" way. The stew was good at first bite, but I grew tired of it halfway through. It was very salty and strong of acidic red wine, and some of the beef chunks were still tough and under braised. The fries were a bit soggy and too thin to be considered typically Belgian fries. For 30 EUR, it was slightly disappointing... but it appears most things in Ghent are quite expensive. The servers there are quite young but very kind and welcoming. I had no issues with the service. What irked me the most was the water situation. I felt pressured to order something, so asked for water. Out came a 20mL glass bottle - just enough for 4 sips of water - and they charged me a whopping 3.5 EUR for this tiny baby. Unbelievable... left a bad taste in my mouth.

Muscles were so dread and succulent and the chicken was delicious. The restaurant is in an old…read moreshelter during WW2 then a steel factory now an amazing restaurant which is Hugh but very comfortable and the staff are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Great dining experience.

You won't be able to beat the ambiance and the view of this restaurant. The atmosphere is…read moredefinitely different than your normal type of Brasserie. As you can imagine from all of the pictures, the open skylight of this place is just amazing. When we came here I also noticed that they have an oyster day where a lot of sellers and restaurants come together and sample oysters. I thought that was pretty awesome. Anyways for food, I got the fish special which you probably won't get to have. It was good. I wouldn't say that it was absolutely spectacular, but I thought it was seasoned well. The special also came with a side of oysters along with the main meal with the fish and I thought it was pretty great. I got to try out some oysters which is always a delight. Service is okay, when you're done eating, you pay at the front so no need to wait at the table. Overall, my visit here was definitely welcomed. It was a little rainy, as Belgium usually is, but seeing the rain through the skylight just felt super cozy. I would say that the ambiance place definitely hits it.

Very tasty, affordable Turkish pizza, served quickly in a clean interior. The acoustics are not…read moregood.

One of the best places in Ghent to have a delicious turkish food. They have tasty grills and a must…read moretry turkish pizza always with complementary salads. Never disappointed! The people working there are so friendly. Highly recommended!

I wasn't sure what to expect because I found this quickly when we were already starving, but the…read morepasta we got was very tasty. We sat outside next to a heater and it was really nice in the chilly fall weather. It wasn't busy on a Wednesday and the service was very quick.

£5 charge per person if only want some snack. Food is okay. Nothing special. Try to avoid if you canread more