Guidebook for Gent
Food Scene
Pain & Compagnie
3 KalandebergBreakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
Brasserie located in the renovated Old Fish Market. The interior is just as impressive as the outside and the view of the water and the Great Butcher’s hall is magnificent. On the menu mainly classic dishes or an interpretation of a classic.
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Oude Vismijn
5 RekelingestraatBrasserie located in the renovated Old Fish Market. The interior is just as impressive as the outside and the view of the water and the Great Butcher’s hall is magnificent. On the menu mainly classic dishes or an interpretation of a classic.
The decor is neither opulent nor minimalist, yet comfortable and in keeping with the Art-Deco character of the building.
Vrijmoed serves French-Belgian cuisine with a strong focus on vegetables, local produce, seasonality and sustainable fishing. Vegetarian options are available and the wine list also includes a selection of organic wines.
You can order from set menus or dine à la carte.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant Vrijmoed
22 VlaanderenstraatThe decor is neither opulent nor minimalist, yet comfortable and in keeping with the Art-Deco character of the building.
Vrijmoed serves French-Belgian cuisine with a strong focus on vegetables, local produce, seasonality and sustainable fishing. Vegetarian options are available and the wine list also includes a selection of organic wines.
You can order from set menus or dine à la carte.
This restaurant became famous under the culinary direction of Olly Ceulenaere, but now has its own course. It is located in the former transformer station of Electrabel at Groene Vallei. Top-class gastronomic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and at reasonable prices. The bar on the top floor opens at 10.30 a.m.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant Volta
2B NieuwewandelingThis restaurant became famous under the culinary direction of Olly Ceulenaere, but now has its own course. It is located in the former transformer station of Electrabel at Groene Vallei. Top-class gastronomic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and at reasonable prices. The bar on the top floor opens at 10.30 a.m.
Metropolitan brasserie with a sparkling and elegant interior located in Ghent’s Opera House. Not only refined world cuisine and traditional dishes, but also first class cocktails in the bar next-door.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cafe Theatre
7 SchouwburgstraatMetropolitan brasserie with a sparkling and elegant interior located in Ghent’s Opera House. Not only refined world cuisine and traditional dishes, but also first class cocktails in the bar next-door.
In this Japanese restaurant ‘fresh’ is the keyword and the food refined according to the rules. There is a garden terrace where you can relax peacefully.
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Amatsu
29 HoogpoortIn this Japanese restaurant ‘fresh’ is the keyword and the food refined according to the rules. There is a garden terrace where you can relax peacefully.
Restaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
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Amadeus Gent 2
7 GoudenleeuwpleinRestaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
Restaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amadeus Gent 1
8 PlotersgrachtRestaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
Brasserie serving mainly French-Belgian cuisine, in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts. Minimalist interior and terrace. Not only lunch, but also open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Mub'Art
1 Fernand ScribedreefBrasserie serving mainly French-Belgian cuisine, in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts. Minimalist interior and terrace. Not only lunch, but also open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
This gastronomic restaurant on the Graslei has one of the oldest façades of Ghent. It is all in a name: Belga Queen serves Belgian dishes with only first-rate Belgian ingredients. The interior combines old elements from the 13th century grain storehouse with modern architecture.
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Belga Queen
32 Rue du Fossé aux LoupsThis gastronomic restaurant on the Graslei has one of the oldest façades of Ghent. It is all in a name: Belga Queen serves Belgian dishes with only first-rate Belgian ingredients. The interior combines old elements from the 13th century grain storehouse with modern architecture.
Travel cafe/eatery next to the Connections travel agency that makes you dream of distant, adventurous and exotic destinations. Colourful cocktails as well as local beers, finger food and world cuisine, a nice mixture from far and near. When the weather permits, you can also sit in the backyard or the terrace.
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Mosquito Coast
28 HoogpoortTravel cafe/eatery next to the Connections travel agency that makes you dream of distant, adventurous and exotic destinations. Colourful cocktails as well as local beers, finger food and world cuisine, a nice mixture from far and near. When the weather permits, you can also sit in the backyard or the terrace.
This former warehouse was transformed into a stylish restaurant. The warm interior contrasts sharply with the basic industrial elements of the building. The chef prepares dishes with fresh and fair products. The menu is both contemporary and classic. Lunch at reasonable prices.
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Pakhuis
4 SchuurkenstraatThis former warehouse was transformed into a stylish restaurant. The warm interior contrasts sharply with the basic industrial elements of the building. The chef prepares dishes with fresh and fair products. The menu is both contemporary and classic. Lunch at reasonable prices.
Le Pain Quotidien
10 KalandebergBreakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
Chief Jeroen Meus (world-famous in Flanders) had the fabulous idea to make the ordinary hot-dog haute cuisine. And he succeded. A variety of spicy en tasteful 'haute dogs" are here to try.
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Würst
50 NederkouterChief Jeroen Meus (world-famous in Flanders) had the fabulous idea to make the ordinary hot-dog haute cuisine. And he succeded. A variety of spicy en tasteful 'haute dogs" are here to try.
Ellis is the product of a single-focused group of enthusiasts aiming to serve ever better burgers. This restaurant is located in the very center of Ghent. (Korenmarkt)
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Ellis Gourmet Burger - Gent
12 KorenmarktEllis is the product of a single-focused group of enthusiasts aiming to serve ever better burgers. This restaurant is located in the very center of Ghent. (Korenmarkt)
Jack decorated this burger restaurant in a superb way. It could easily be one of these 'I put myself down for an hour with a macbook-places and have a nice cup of coffee'.
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JACK Premium Burgers Gent
1 Oude SchaapmarktJack decorated this burger restaurant in a superb way. It could easily be one of these 'I put myself down for an hour with a macbook-places and have a nice cup of coffee'.
Eat love pizza stands for delicious Italian food and authentic pizza in a fashionable setting. Valentina taught the art of making true Neapolitan pizzas.
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Eat Love Pizza
10 AjuinleiEat love pizza stands for delicious Italian food and authentic pizza in a fashionable setting. Valentina taught the art of making true Neapolitan pizzas.
A burger & cocktail joint. The generous & homemade burgers. Wooden and copper masculine interior. The contrast between the music in the main room and the quiet toilet with scientific broadcast sounds.
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Uncle Babe's
2 SluizekenstraatA burger & cocktail joint. The generous & homemade burgers. Wooden and copper masculine interior. The contrast between the music in the main room and the quiet toilet with scientific broadcast sounds.
In its latest edition, the world-renowned restaurant guide Michelin awarded ‘Publiek’, the restaurant of Flemish Foodie Olly Ceulenaere, one star.
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Publiek
39 HamIn its latest edition, the world-renowned restaurant guide Michelin awarded ‘Publiek’, the restaurant of Flemish Foodie Olly Ceulenaere, one star.
One concept : A bowl and a spoon!
That easy! No more, no less.
Elegant and efficient.
Sang Hoon Degeimbre is the chef of the two michelin starred restaurant L’air du temps.
Cook, eater and traveler, he is introducing SAN, the tasty story of his culinary discoveries and journeys. SAN is the happy place where to share a bowl with your friends, family and beloved ones.
SAN
50 BrabantdamOne concept : A bowl and a spoon!
That easy! No more, no less.
Elegant and efficient.
Sang Hoon Degeimbre is the chef of the two michelin starred restaurant L’air du temps.
Cook, eater and traveler, he is introducing SAN, the tasty story of his culinary discoveries and journeys. SAN is the happy place where to share a bowl with your friends, family and beloved ones.
Located in a former grocery shop, a so-called “superette” in Dutch, this spot is another successful venture of Michelin-starred chef Kobe Desramaults who runs the famous In de Wulf and De Vitrine. De Superette is a bakery and cafe – restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner during the week and brunch on weekends.
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De Superette
29 GuldenspoorstraatLocated in a former grocery shop, a so-called “superette” in Dutch, this spot is another successful venture of Michelin-starred chef Kobe Desramaults who runs the famous In de Wulf and De Vitrine. De Superette is a bakery and cafe – restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner during the week and brunch on weekends.
Patershol, one of the most famous districts of Gent, takes the limelight in the interior decoration by way of imposing black and white photos. Lien, the lady of the house, extends a charming welcome, while chef Thomas harnesses his creativity to rustle up well-prepared, fresh, tasty dishes. Deliciously characterful food.
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Karel de Stoute Restaurant
2 VrouwebroersstraatPatershol, one of the most famous districts of Gent, takes the limelight in the interior decoration by way of imposing black and white photos. Lien, the lady of the house, extends a charming welcome, while chef Thomas harnesses his creativity to rustle up well-prepared, fresh, tasty dishes. Deliciously characterful food.
One of the culinary highlights of Ghent. You can’t order á la carte here, but a 3-course menu is just €35, excl. wine. Top chef Marcelo Ballardin runs the kitchen!
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Oak Restaurant
16 HoogstraatOne of the culinary highlights of Ghent. You can’t order á la carte here, but a 3-course menu is just €35, excl. wine. Top chef Marcelo Ballardin runs the kitchen!
At 50 fifty, sharing, seasonal dishes and the local character are the essence.
Sharing restaurant based in Ghent, Belgium.
50 fifty
10 OttograchtAt 50 fifty, sharing, seasonal dishes and the local character are the essence.
Sharing restaurant based in Ghent, Belgium.
Bar Steen
55 OnderstraatPopular familial bar characterized by its relaxing atmosphere.
Bar & Restaurant inspired by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. Finding beauty within the imperfections of life. www.wabisabigent.be
Wabi & Sabi
17 KraanleiBar & Restaurant inspired by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. Finding beauty within the imperfections of life. www.wabisabigent.be
Entertainment & Activities
Sphinx Cinema and Cafe
3 Sint-MichielshellingCinema and café.
Studio Skoop
63 Sint-AnnapleinCinema and café.
Essentials
The coolest laundry service ever. You can wash your clothes (with eco-friendly detergents) and have lunch at the same time. Here you are also welcome to listen to a concert, buy some cool sunglasses and watches from local designers, or even your hair.
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WASBAR Gent Nederkouter
109 NederkouterThe coolest laundry service ever. You can wash your clothes (with eco-friendly detergents) and have lunch at the same time. Here you are also welcome to listen to a concert, buy some cool sunglasses and watches from local designers, or even your hair.
Drinks & Nightlife
African cocktail bar for youngsters and students, also known as the eponymous music festival during De Gentse Feesten.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pole Pole Café
8 LammerstraatAfrican cocktail bar for youngsters and students, also known as the eponymous music festival during De Gentse Feesten.
Vooruit is a vibrant arts center offering countless cultural events, focusing specifically on performing arts, music, books and city & transition.
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Vooruit
23 Sint-PietersnieuwstraatVooruit is a vibrant arts center offering countless cultural events, focusing specifically on performing arts, music, books and city & transition.
The Cobbler is named after the special type of cocktail shaker. The bar’s ambiance reflects an old-time atmosphere, with a stunning view of the spires of historic Ghent. Their world class bartenders offer a creative range of cocktails, as well as a selection of fine tapas and delicacies.
Kindly note that The Cobbler operates a no reservations policy. Seats are limited and in high demand.
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The Cobbler
16 GrasleiThe Cobbler is named after the special type of cocktail shaker. The bar’s ambiance reflects an old-time atmosphere, with a stunning view of the spires of historic Ghent. Their world class bartenders offer a creative range of cocktails, as well as a selection of fine tapas and delicacies.
Kindly note that The Cobbler operates a no reservations policy. Seats are limited and in high demand.
Shopping
Veldstraat is Ghent’s central pedestrian shopping street. Here you’ll find all the main retail chains. However, those who look up will see a number of splendid, authentic façades.
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Veldstraat
VeldstraatVeldstraat is Ghent’s central pedestrian shopping street. Here you’ll find all the main retail chains. However, those who look up will see a number of splendid, authentic façades.
At the moodshop you can find a unique and personal selection of items from the world of design, interior and lifestyle.
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Piet Moodshop - homestore
94 Sint-PietersnieuwstraatAt the moodshop you can find a unique and personal selection of items from the world of design, interior and lifestyle.
Underground supermarket with delicious fresh products from all over the world.
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CRU
177 KouterUnderground supermarket with delicious fresh products from all over the world.
Café Costume finetuned their family tradition of craftmanship in tailoring to a modern day and age. They combine their skills with quality material to bring you an out-of-body experience.
Cafe Costume Ghent
43 HoogpoortCafé Costume finetuned their family tradition of craftmanship in tailoring to a modern day and age. They combine their skills with quality material to bring you an out-of-body experience.
Photo Alltech
11 AjuinleiPhotography print service, for small and large format HQ-prints.
Nespresso Boutique Gent
43 ZonnestraatEnjoy an unique coffee shopping experience in this Nespresso shop.
Sightseeing
Today this medieval port with its unique row of historical buildings, which are reflected in the long river, is the meeting place par excellence for young and old.
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Korenlei
KorenleiToday this medieval port with its unique row of historical buildings, which are reflected in the long river, is the meeting place par excellence for young and old.
Visit Ghent Belfry for an overwhelming panoramic view on the center of Ghent.
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Campanario de Gante
Sint-BaafspleinVisit Ghent Belfry for an overwhelming panoramic view on the center of Ghent.
The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages.
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Gent Gravensteen
The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages.
Arts & Culture
St Peter’s Abbey presents historio-cultural, literary and photographic exhibitions at national and international level.
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Abadía de San Pedro
9 Sint-PieterspleinSt Peter’s Abbey presents historio-cultural, literary and photographic exhibitions at national and international level.
In the first half of the 19th century, rich Ghent industrialists initiated this building of a new and luxurious opera house. No expense was spared...
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Opera Gent
3 SchouwburgstraatIn the first half of the 19th century, rich Ghent industrialists initiated this building of a new and luxurious opera house. No expense was spared...
The Museum Dr. Guislain’s collection has two sections: the history of psychiatry and the art collection, a selection of which is on display at the museum.
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Museum Dr. Guislain
43B Jozef GuislainstraatThe Museum Dr. Guislain’s collection has two sections: the history of psychiatry and the art collection, a selection of which is on display at the museum.
Our everyday cultural heritage is a vast treasure-house of stories of things which pass but should never be allowed to pass into oblivion. And that’s what the House of Alijn is all about.
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Casa de Alijn
65 KraanleiOur everyday cultural heritage is a vast treasure-house of stories of things which pass but should never be allowed to pass into oblivion. And that’s what the House of Alijn is all about.
The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, S.M.A.K. for short, is a place for experimentation and innovation, but it also has an eye for the public space.
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Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo
1 Jan HoetpleinThe Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, S.M.A.K. for short, is a place for experimentation and innovation, but it also has an eye for the public space.
MSK in Ghent houses an enviable collection of old masters, including two panels by Hieronymus Bosch, important works by the Flemish Primitives and Netherlandish art from the 16th and 17th century.
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Museum Voor Schone Kunsten
1 Fernand ScribedreefMSK in Ghent houses an enviable collection of old masters, including two panels by Hieronymus Bosch, important works by the Flemish Primitives and Netherlandish art from the 16th and 17th century.
MIAT is a vibrant museum that organizes exhibitions, workshops, museum games, film Sundays, matinées and soirées... and the thread running through them all is industry, labour and textiles.
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MIAT Gante
10 MinnemeersMIAT is a vibrant museum that organizes exhibitions, workshops, museum games, film Sundays, matinées and soirées... and the thread running through them all is industry, labour and textiles.
STAM , the City Museum on the Bijloke, provides the perfect introduction to Ghent. STAM ’s permanent circuit tells the story of the city.
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Museo de la Ciudad de Gante STAM
2 GodshuizenlaanSTAM , the City Museum on the Bijloke, provides the perfect introduction to Ghent. STAM ’s permanent circuit tells the story of the city.
Design Museum Gent has one of the most beautiful art-nouveau collections in the country and also mounts interesting temporary exhibitions.
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Museo del Diseño de Gante
5 Jan BreydelstraatDesign Museum Gent has one of the most beautiful art-nouveau collections in the country and also mounts interesting temporary exhibitions.