In Ghent they know all about the good life. It is the ideal city for foodies: it is brimming with top chefs who work with local products, there are culinary events where you can discover all sorts of specialities and specialist shops where you can find an abundance of delicacies. Ranging from traditional to exotic, veggie or vegan: the menu is always varied!
Inspiration
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A bite to eat for less than fifteen euro
Places where lunch is affordable -
Cuberdons
These raspberry flavoured sweets are synonymous with Ghent -
Finding a restaurant last minute in Ghent
Pop in and sit down! -
Food markets in Ghent
Tasty, original and trendy hotspots -
Restaurants open on Sundays
Make your Sunday a real rest day -
Street food
Eating out of hand in the inner city of Ghent -
Sustainable gastronomy
Delicious and responsible food and drinks -
The best waffles and pancakes in Ghent
Warming break during the coldest months -
The morning of Fatina Daher
Scouring markets and restaurants like chef Fatina -
Van Eyck recipes April
The secret of a lavish meal: dairy -
Van Eyck recipes August
Fresh bread and mastels in the harvest month -
Van Eyck recipes December
Pastry for any winter celebration -
Van Eyck recipes Easter Sunday
Wholesome egg cakes for a Happy Easter -
Van Eyck recipes February
Pancakes and waffles on the festive menu -
Van Eyck recipes January
Sausages: from poor man’s food to heartwarming comfort food -
Van Eyck recipes July
Thirst is quenched -
Van Eyck recipes June
The magic of a flowering herb garden -
Van Eyck recipes March
Hard times -
Van Eyck recipes May
Fish on the menu -
Van Eyck recipes November
Poultry as a ray of hope in dark months -
Van Eyck recipes October
Mussels and oysters in the popular cuisine -
Van Eyck recipes September
Vitamin boost thanks to the apple and pear harvest -
Vegetarian and vegan hotspots in Ghent
Delicious places and animal friendly!
Point of Interest
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Commotie
Restaurant on the outskirts of Ghent -
CRU - Cuit
Fresh market & eatery for pure, authentic flavours -
De Abt van Orval
Have you spotted the unique beer cellar? -
Hal 16
Hotspot for foodies and beer lovers in Ghent -
Heritage
Top gastronomy in the historic centre of Ghent -
Joost Arijs
Ghent and chocolates: the perfect mix -
Sgol
Grand café with a view of the Ghent towers -
Smakeleyck
Eating like Van Eyck -
Vrijmoed
Top gourmet dining in Ghent -
Walk Local with Marcelo Ballardin
Stroll along his favourite (food) addresses -
Walk Local with Vadis Odjidja
Stroll along the nicest corners of Ghent’s playing field -
Zuru Zuru Ramen
Pure Japanese noodle soups in the Arts Quarter