While in Belgium we did a day trip to Bruges and stopped into De Gastro for lunch…read more 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.

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!

We had the best experience here. Down a quiet street, it was the local experience we were looking…read morefor. The food was great-- asparagus with smoked eel, shrimp pasta and lamb--exceptional. We sat outside on a beautiful night and had a conversation with a couple from Antwerp that made our trip. Get off the beaten path and come here!

Wonderful meal at Christophe, a Christmas eve special prix fixe; with the wine pairing that…read moreconsisted of quality european wines, each dish got better as the night went on. The venison and the Northsea fish soup were our favorites. Compliments on such a lovely lemon curd for dessert. Can't wait to try their everyday menu.

Du Progres was another restaurant that was listed in our hotel's recommended book, but in this case…read moreit didn't live up to the hype. Although they were incredibly busy we were able to get a table for two on their comfortable and covered (if not rain proof) patio. The flow for the waitstaff seemed bad, with the food coming out through the same door patrons lined up to be seated at, but the service was prompt if not a bit hands off. We ordered the asparagus (with eggs) which was quite tasty, but the stew I ordered was vinegary even if the meat was of a nice quality. The fries were delicious (most of the stews automatically come with fries in Belgium) and the stew wasn't too bad when dipped into, but it plain didn't work as a soup. All in all, it might have been an off day, but it was more of a 3.8 for me and I don't think I would get the stew again.

Delicious food and top notch service!…read more We had a dinner with friends at Du Progres in August 2023. All the food we ordered was delicious and the service was precise, friendly, and prompt. Food ordered: Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce Burrata with Tomato Carpaccio and Pine Nuts Cote à l'os Belgian Whiteblue 1,2 kg Chateaubriand Belgian Whiteblue 600 gr T-bone steak Belgian Whiteblue 300 gr Kids Steak All steaks were perfectly cooked and were great overall. However, Cote à l'os Belgian Whiteblue was the best and most flavorful. 600g and 1.2kg steaks first arrived uncut, they cut a two pieces in front of us to show the cook level, and then cut them all in rightly sized manageable pieces. It was very convenient and resulted in a great presentation as seen on the pics. Thank you Du Progres for the great dinner and evening! We highly recommend Du Progres restaurant as a great dining option in Old Gent area!

Excellent restaurant with impeccable service. I had the…read moreFlemish Stu, which was extremely delicious as I ate every drop. The beef was tender, and the spices were pungent. My friend had the rabbit with croquettes. He loved it and was almost licking the plate since the sauce was delectable. The atmosphere is unassuming and eclectic

We had a pleasant dinner at this pretty space. The staff were nice. We were started off with some…read morevery nice bread and butter. Wine by the glass and carafe were reasonably priced and quaffable. My beef stew was really good. My wife ordered sole. It was good. She wanted to substitute rice for fries. The waiter said that she couldn't, despite rice being on the menu. I'm assuming it was a simple miscommunication. The apple tart was excellent. A good meal in Bruges.

We wanted a quiet and out of the way of the crowds to celebrate our 29th anniversary. This is a…read moreperfect location for an intimate and cozy dinner. The owners made us feel welcome and special. The meatballs, stew and fries delivered. A perfect place for a lovely memory to take home from Bruges!

Food was...okay. I think I'm just not a huge fan of Belgian food. The shrimp in garlic was…read moredelicious! The beer was phenomenal. The meat in the stew was tender, but it was a little too sweet for me. The french fries were good, but not great. The woman who seemed to run the restaurant was accommodating but a little stiff. The young boy who was serving was very sweet. The ambience was lovely.

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!

The place of the restaurant Very strategic, in the city Center and Near by shopping shop. Nice…read morebuilding and nice interior. The food are nice too. Only one thing make me a disappointing.. Have friendly staff Can make be more nicer for This restaurant. The costumer Will Really wanna back tO This place

Quaint restaurant. Nothing to write home about. Drink beer here. Eat elsewhere. Menus on iPads?…read moreNice town though and people were friendly.

The food in Bruges is really nice. We absolutely loved the lacquered pork appetizer. We also had…read morethe meat loaf with a local beer that was awesome as well. Very good food with great service.

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 .