Not friendly to Americans…read more I went in there with two of my colleagues for dinner. Two tables were sat and they told me the restaurant was full and that I couldn't wait for cancellations. They also told me that this was not my country and things run differently here.

We found Reliva on Yelp when we searched for vegan restaurants and were pleasantly surprised by the…read morequality of the food and wines and the imagination if the chef. We chose the three course dinner with wine pairing. We sat outside behind the restaurant on their cozy patiolike garden terrace. We were treated to a complimentary 'amuse' before dinner. The service was excellent and very warm and friendly. We look forward to returning when we visit Bruges again. This restaurant is worth the trip :)

Dinner on the second night of our Brugge weekend getaway found us at De Bühne…read more Small & quaint dining room with the loveliest person helping us through our evening. You'll want to make reservations here as they were fully booked for the evening & were turning people away Started with the nicest Belgian beers - I had a white & the Mr had another light version of beer that was definitely not light in flavor - these were fabulous Amuse consisted of a nice homemade cheddar biscuit - rosemary & herbs plus a nice pungent cheese - so good! Starters included: Curry Empanadas with broccoli & cheese plus, beet, & potato tempura - this tart was amazing! The flavor was complex and savory and had just a hint of spice / heat to it. Wished we had had about 8 more of these.... Mushrooms & polenta w nut crumble on top - lovely terrine of tender mushrooms & the creamy polenta layer underneath gave the dish a nice texture Main course consisted of the Celery Biscuit - almost like a tart w carrot and potato, 3 different filled (stuffed) vegetables as tomato, broccoli, eggplant Passion Fruit Tart & Pear Tart for dessert & the passion fruit was a mousse-like creamy dessert while the pear tart was like a delicious crumble. We liked them both While there, the table near us had also ordered the empanadas and the lady stated she did not care for cheese. The chef replaced the cheese w/ a bechamel for her so this was further evidence that all dishes were prepared as ordered & everything was fresh, well cooked & very much admired by us! Huge fans!!

Totally exquisite experience. Every aspect of the evening…read more A very intimate setting with first class service. By first class, I mean tremendous attention to detail in every aspect of both service and food. It felt like I was a guest in their home. You'll know what I mean after you visit. As mentioned in an earlier review, they have been in business 20 years. They being husband and wife. We never saw him, but my wife spotted a man in the kitchen and asked her. They make everything on the menu themselves - right down to the table bread. The food was absolutely superb and the presentation was exceptional. We had made a reservation because I learned about the place on Yelp and knew it was small. On the day we visited, it was quiet with only three tables (another cool aspect about a quiet highly differentiated evening) and the one of the couples we spoke with also heard about this place on Yelp. When we asked the owner, she said she didn't really know anything about Yelp until recently when they sent her some mail. This was a fantastic dinner and evening. I would love to come back soon!

Opened just a few months ago this is surely one of the best restaurants close to the Markt square…read more Most patrons were eating mussels and fries but I had just enjoyed that type of meal for lunch. As such, I ordered the special asperges risotto with salmon. It was cooked nicely and tasted fantastic while my wife unfortunately only had average pasta. We found the street to be very active which made for fantastic people watching but I'm not sure it warranted the price (which ultimately let to a 4 star review). This certainly won't be the meal to remember in Bruges but I would recommend.

The GREATEST spaghetti Bolognese I've ever had! My friend got the lasagna Amit was the BEST I've…read moreever had too! Wonderful service and clean!

Beautiful location, tasty food, friendly owners - insider tip!! just go there :)read more

Our table wanted to do a little challenge against the vegan tasting menu and the regular tasting…read moremenu to see which one was best and if you're actually "missing out" by going vegan. To everyone's surprise, every dish except dessert was better on the vegan tasting menu. There was just so much more depth of flavor brought to each dish with the mushrooms that the meat and fish just couldn't hold a flame too. It's just added bonuses that it's cheaper, better for you and better for the environment.

We were initially going to go back to Brussels for dinner but found Brugge much more charming than…read moreBrussels, so we decided to stay for dinner. Reviews pointed us towards Patrick Devos, which is just one street over from the more bustling shopping / tourist area. This restaurant is actually part of a larger association called Alliance Gastronomique, which includes some other places we had been to in Amsterdam. The setting is beautiful with wood paneled rooms, wood floors, high ceilings, and drapes on the windows. Apparently, it's the beautifully preserved home of a former architect, and we got to sit in the front room, which was more private with only 4 tables. For much of the meal, it was actually just the 2 of us, which felt very exclusive. At dinner, have a 4 course option for €68 and a 6 course for €95. With pairings, it's €92 and €143, respectively. They also have a 4 and 6 course vegetarian options for less. For wines, we ended up going by the glass, and the Sauvignon blanc and Gamay off the tasting were both only €8/glass, which was extremely reasonable. The gamay was a standout because it had much more Brett funk than I've ever had in a gamay, which I usually find to be lighter. Amuses: - Quail egg with a tarragon emulsion and polenta crisp - Seaweed bread and brown bread with olive oil from Spain 6 Course Tasting: 1. Marinated smoked mackerel: with a radish / chicory / carrot / turnip kimchi, pickled Napa cabbage, fermented vegetables, mousse of spring peas and avocado, parsley coulis. It had tons of beautiful colors, flavors, and textures. The oyster leaf was an interesting addition. This was a great opening dish to get your appetite going. 2. Pan seared weever fish: I didn't know what to expect with weever fish, but this dish was deep in flavors with perfectly cooked cherry tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, saffron, turmeric mashed potatoes, romesco cream, and an amazingly rich fish and saffron reduction. I definitely used bread to sop up the extra sauce. 3. Pan seared lobster with seaweed, clams, artichoke, thinly sliced carrots around fideo, finished with a lobster sauce. The charred scallion and artichoke with the lobster were such great flavors 4. Grilled white and green asparagus, zucchini filled with wild garlic leaves (dried and fresh), wild garlic coulis - super fragrant from the garlic with great grill marks on the asparagus - a wonderful spring dish that leaves a subtle hint of garlic with you after you're done 5. John Dory: pan seared, with herb sauce, cauliflower couscous, millet, and roasted beetroot, topped with a fresh snow pea leaf. I'm essentially a pescatarian, and they were able to sub the regular duck dish with the fish while maintaining the other accompaniments. I did try the vadouvan quince paste with the duck, and it was great. 6. Cream mousseline with verbena, blackberries, strawberries, poached rhubarb, chantilly, lemon and mint jelly, and vervain ice cream. This was a beautiful desserts with so many colors, flavors, and textures. Though the venue looks more traditional, plating and composition of the dishes was certainly modern. Staff was unpretentious despite the more formal setting (we came under dressed after being in Bruges all day), and the diners varied from groups to a family with a dog to a solo diner. Dinner took about 3 hours, and they were very gracious about accommodating our need to be on a schedule to catch a train back to Brussels. In the end, for 2 people, 2 glasses of wine, and water, it was €212 total, which by SF Bay Area standards is a steal for the experience. I'm actually really surprised they don't have a Michelin star. I didn't expect to find this kind of fine dining experience on our day trip to Brugge, so it was an especially wonderful end to our day trip.

Yummo to my tummo! Honestly, we popped in because it was…read moreincredibly cold while we awaited our train to Amsterdam and EXKi is the one heated spot in the Brugge train building. We grabbed a dessert to justify taking up table space and wound up being totally blown away! We selected the speculas merengue cake, which was super sweet but a textural and flavor explosion in your mouth. They had a bunch of healthy salads and grain bowls for less than $5, tons of beautiful baked goods -- both savory and sweet -- and a nice selection of soups and everything seemed super well priced. Next time we're in Brugge we're going to plan to have a full meal here.

While on vacation, i was frustrated that it took so long to get lunch when on a busy schedule to…read moresee everything bruges and ghent has to offer. i was really looking for something fast, easy, and delicious that catered to my lactose allergy. i was desperate to get away from all the french fries, chocolate, and waffles and couldn't be happier finding this place! so many incredible options for everyone to love as well as catering to vegetarians, vegans... all in perfect portions. i'm a foodie who loves to eat healthy and enjoyed a little salad with mixed greens, potatoes, lentils, peas, poached egg and a side of zucchini soup all without dairy!!! my mom had a slice of quiche and my dad loved the beer he chose! my mom and i even shared vegan chocolate torte that was better than the "famous" chocolate torte from austria! safe to say that i'm a very happy camper but wish they would come to the west coast in the states...i'll be sad to leave exki behind. don't miss it especially when in ghent by st. nicholas church and in the train station in bruges!

We relly appreciated this place. The old building and simply superb and perfectly integrated next…read moreto the beach. The staff spoke English and was very friendly. We ordered the menu for +/- EUR 30 and the portion was fine. The meals were really delicious and they also have some decent wines. I recommend to have dinner in order to enjoy the sunset.

The most compelling reason to visit this place is the view! Set on a sea-facing promenade in…read morevlissingen, this old tower is as charming as it is beautifully located. The food and service are decent. A must-visit (even if just for coffee) if you are in the neighbourhood.

Another, One of My Favorite restaurants in Brussels Belgium: the Dolma is a vegetarian restaurant…read moreran by community of people I usually go because it's delicious and it's a buffet all you can eat and everything is homemade intheir kitchen Unfortunately, I just found out because I haven't been in years and I live in America that it was permanently closed. I suspect because of the pandemic they couldn't survive. What a shame ‼

We had great expectations, but unfortunately the buffet food was very tasteless. Good variety on a…read morefirst glance, but nothing tasted good. For the price of the buffet I have to say they need to up their game quite a lot. When we visited there was a big group of people booked on several tables and it was incredibly noisy. I can't remember the last time we were unable to talk in a restaurant because of the noise. The one desert my wife tried was very good!

Both the food and the service were outstanding. The server was really nice and spoke enough English…read moreto explain the more complicated things on the menu to us, though the menu itself was in French. Everything was gluten-free except the beer. It was a very good place to enjoy vegetables in an area where, despite great quality produce, vegetables seem to be an afterthought in the cuisine.

Highly recommend this place. The food had amazing flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly…read more The desert was my favorite - they had a "no cheese cheesecake" that was better than expected and really creamy! The wine and beer/cider was great too. It was small but busy, so a reservation is a good idea. The dishes are creative & delicious and we will be back!