Restaurants & pubs

Gastronomic restaurant and one of Ghent’s finest for years.

Frietcultuur is located near Ghent University and is therefore very popular among the student population. The frites at this frites stand, which...

Lekker Gec is a vegan restaurant right across from the Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station. It works with local suppliers and uses seasonal...

Restaurant Jour De Fête is known for its relaxed atmosphere and its delicious, authentic dishes, sometimes traditional and sometimes with a funky...

This cheerful pub is an homage to Ghent theatre actor and director Romain Deconinck, whose theatre company used the adjacent Minard theatre as...

Large cultural chit-chat café and eatery with an Art Deco interior; originally the heart of Ghent’s socialist movement.

Have brunch, dinner, an original party or enjoy the good life at table or in the delightful garden.

This café next to the Minard theatre is frequented by regulars and students. It has the most popular terrace in Ghent, from where you can admire...

Located in an old mansion, Baskuul is a cosy eatery with a large garden terrace across the Bijloke site. In a homely atmosphere you can enjoy...

De Gouden Saté in the student area is famous because it only closes for a couple of hours a day. Their speciality is a ‘Julienke’, named after one...

Fancy a drink, a tasty breakfast, a hearty lunch or brunch? Then Pain Perdu, with its great atmosphere, is an absolute must!

The cosy eatery De Fobie is situated near Klein Begijnhof. The painted tiles on the façade are a delight for the eyes. Delicious dishes are...

A much frequented restaurant with typical Italian cuisine and vichy table-cloths. This Italian family has owned restaurants in Ghent for more than...

Student-like (cheap and plentiful) snack and chat café.

Snack and sandwich bar serving veggie nasi goreng, pasta and more.

Discover authentic Japanese cuisine and enjoy the flavours of traditional noodle soups. At Zuru Zuru Ramen, you can try the intense umami flavour...