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A city break often involves covering quite some distance on foot, something you’d better not do on an empty stomach. Fortunately, Ghent boasts a multitude of establishments where you can enjoy a full menu or a snack and a drink. A sunny outdoor café, a food hall, an authentic pub or simply a picnic: the choice is yours. And you can pick whatever you fancy from the varied types of cuisine offered throughout the city.

Wining and dining by candlelight

A romantic date in Ghent
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Wining and dining by candlelight

Pralines and chocolate, yummy

Ghent loves the black gold
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Pralines and chocolate, yummy

A drink for art

Take a break in the Ghent museum café
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A drink for art

Street food

Eating out of hand in the inner city of Ghent
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Street food

World cuisine in Ghent

Taste flavours from around the world in Ghent
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World cuisine in Ghent

Wine bars in Ghent

Hip wine-tasting venues
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Wine bars in Ghent

Cake in Ghent

Locations for cake and pastries
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Cake in Ghent

Restaurants open on Sundays

Make your Sunday a real rest day
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Restaurants open on Sundays

Cocktail bars

Start your evening out here, or why not stay?
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Cocktail bars

The nicest outdoor cafés in Ghent

15 outdoor cafés to enjoy the sun
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The nicest outdoor cafés in Ghent

Trendy lunch spots

Love great food? You’re in luck.
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Trendy lunch spots

Food markets in Ghent

Tasty, original and trendy hotspots
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Food markets in Ghent

Covered outdoor cafés in Ghent

Enjoy a drink outside, even if it rains
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Covered outdoor cafés in Ghent

Sustainable gastronomy

Delicious and responsible food and drinks
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Sustainable gastronomy

Ghent specialties and sweets

Ghent is for gourmets!
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Ghent specialties and sweets

Finding a restaurant last minute in Ghent

Pop in and sit down!
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Finding a restaurant last minute in Ghent

Refreshing ice cream in a cup, cone or coupe

Refreshing break during the warmest months
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Refreshing ice cream in a cup, cone or coupe

A bite to eat for less than fifteen euro

Places where lunch is affordable
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A bite to eat for less than fifteen euro

The classics

An established venue in Ghent?
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The classics

A breakfast fit for an emperor

Looking for a cozy spot for breakfast or brunch?
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A breakfast fit for an emperor

Cosy coffee bars

The ultimate list for coffee addicts
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Cup of coffee at Madam Bakster
Cosy coffee bars

Vegetarian and vegan hotspots in Ghent

Delicious places and animal friendly!
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Vegan salad in a bowl
Vegetarian and vegan hotspots in Ghent

Ghent, city of beer

Discover the city through its golden barley brew
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Ghent, city of beer

Gourmet rock ‘n’ roll

Top-notch retaurants in Ghent
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Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson
Gourmet rock ‘n’ roll

The best waffles and pancakes in Ghent

Heartwarming breaks during the coldest months
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Waffle and coffee on a terrace
The best waffles and pancakes in Ghent

Child-friendly restaurants in Ghent

Places where the entire family is welcome
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Gezin op restaurant
Child-friendly restaurants in Ghent

Local pubs in Ghent

Cosy pubs with an extensive range of beers
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Local pubs in Ghent

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