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!

A very upscale corner restaurant that also caters to families. We started with a few starting…read moredrinks (the RoomeR, and the Apero Maison). For our mains, we ordered a few Belgian beers, to pair with the chicory with cheese sauce and ham, and the Flemish beef stew. We enjoyed our evening there listening to other diners speaking in Dutch.

I went against my better instincts and decided to try this restaurant even though it was near a…read moretourist site. We were seated inside where it was sweltering and the guy at the table next to us seemed miserable. We were rushed by a pushy woman and told we had to give her our entire order right then, we couldn't just out our drink orders in while we were looking. At that point my wife and I decided to just get drinks and an appetizer and not even bother with entrees, since I was already wanting to leave this awful place. Then the waitress said no, you can't just order drinks and an appetizer. AYFKM?! We got up and left. Avoid this overpriced tourist trap!

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!

This place is very good. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the main…read moreentrees we had, which were beef stew and the mixed grill of meats, were just a touch on the bland side. But I think this might be typical of traditional Flemish food. But the rest of the whole experience was great! The service was great, and so was the atmosphere. We went there for Christmas dinner when finding a nice restaurant that was open was very difficult. The owner/waiter was friendly with a great sense of humor. He started us off with a DELICIOUS sampler appetizer (free, and without us asking for it) of goat cheese pate with bread crumbles and herbs in a small cup, and salmon pate in the same style. We also ordered garlic bread, which was a little pricey for the amount we received. Our meals were plenty of food, and the mixed grill of meat came with a side of frites (french fries). The meats were a little bland without any seasoning on them, and didn't come with any dipping sauces. But a requested side of mustard fixed that. After our main entrees, we decided to split a dessert and we went with the cheesecake. YUMM! Not overly sweet like many American cheesecakes, but just perfectly balanced. The koffie verkeed, translated as "wrong coffee", which is basically a latte, went great with dessert. The total bill was 84 euro, which included 2 beers, 3 entrees, appetizer, a dessert, and coffee. Not cheap, but not too overly expensive by American standards. I would recommend it, but maybe get the mussels instead of the beefstew or mixed grill.

We stopped here for lunch and I am so glad we did! We had the special which was soup, steak, fries…read moreand a small green salad. The owner (I think) was our server as well, he was very kind and our food came promptly and was well prepared, which was great considering he was the only one working. I found the prices to be very fair as well. We sat out on the front patio which just added a nice ambience to a wonderful meal. If we are ever back in Brugge I would stop here again.

In Bruges, this is one restaurant that's lasted many years. The dark mysterious De Passage is…read morewhere you can get re-fueled and re-hydrated after a train journey or a day spent tourist-ing around. The eatery gets perhaps a majority business from the adjacent hostel at same address. Sixtus 12 beer was very tasty. Moules (mussels) seemed more about quantity than quality. Generous portion but slightly disappointing in that the white mussels just didn't have as good a flavour as the orange ones. Could be seasonal. Moreover, the veggies cooked with the moules were all a bit tough. Perhaps meant only to flavour broth and not be eaten, but if so, shouldn't they be removed in the kitchen? Dinner was decent. Service was alright. De Passage definitely has de atmosphere. Tables are a little bit cramped on either side of the room and could use bussing and cleaning a little more often.

Excellent food with unconventional pairings. Delicious food. If they cook it they are complete…read moregeniuses at it. Terrific beer also served. I stayed in rooms at this restaurant as well. Very good value; next time I am in Bruges; I'll head to Passages for food for certain. Lodging is very cheap but is small and I was 3rd floor walk up. The walk up round 4 is a bit rough. The room was clean and quiet so I didn't mind it Some would hate it. Was great to go right up stairs to sleep after my awesome meal.

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.

A gem hidden in plain sight ! In a narrow walkway street close to markt Square, lies this…read moreunpretentious spot with a few indoor & outdoor tables. We were lucky to wander by on a late June evening with a bunch of open tables in the nice evening breeze. We loved our dishes, the service and the setting. So glad that we came upon such a lovely & hospitable restaurant while in Bruges.

Amazing food and very good service. You can tell everyone in there takes pride in their work. It's…read morea small space but so worth it if you can get a table. Not a place for large groups.

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.

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.