A sweet, caramelised, "ironed mastel” (pastry), a perfectly seasoned “waterzooi” (stew), a pinch of mustard: in Ghent, it’s easy to fill a day with tasting local specialties. Would you like to discover the typical products of the city? Then come to and explore what Ghent has to offer!
Inspiration
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Bavo
Ode aan de Sint-Baafsabdij
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Callas confiture
Home-made jams with lots of fruit… and love!
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Cuberdons
These raspberry flavoured sweets are synonymous with Ghent
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Ganda Ham
Ghent-style dry cured ham
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Ghent specialties and sweets
Ghent is for gourmets!
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Ghent-style stoverij
Beef stew
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Kroakemandels
Deep-fried peas, poor man's caviar
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Mastel
Typical Ghent sweet pastry
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Mystic Lamb, lights and delicacies!
Why choose Ghent for a weekend trip?
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Pralines and chocolate, yummy
Ghent loves the black gold
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Snowballs
Sweet treat with vanilla and chocolate
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The best waffles and pancakes in Ghent
Heartwarming breaks during the coldest months
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Waterzooi
Regional speciality soup with chicken or fish
Point of Interest
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Aba-jour
Art-deco brasserie with a view of the Lys
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Babbelut
Ghent specialties on Vrijdagmarkt
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BeerSecret
Discover the world of beer
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Brasserie Bridge
Lunch or dine on Sint-Baafsplein square
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Brasserie Café Des Arts
Cosy brasserie in the heart of Ghent
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Charlie Tours
Exciting tours full of fun and interaction
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Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede
Surprising chocolates and chocolate works of art
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Confiserie Temmerman
The place to be for sweet treats
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De Abt van Orval
Have you spotted the unique beer cellar? -
De Grill
Family restaurant in the heart of Ghent
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De Rechters
Brasserie in front of the cathedral
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De Witte Leeuw
Gastronomic delights on the water
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Du Progrès
A fixture in Ghent, serving the classics
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Fou d’O
Wonderful dining along the water
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Godot
Stylish restaurant with a large terrace
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Gruut
This brewery produces herb beer
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Keizershof
Cosy brasserie at Vrijdagmarkt -
Koffies De Draak
Coffee roasting house and shop in Ghent
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L'Usine
Café in the Museum of Industry
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Mokabon
Ghent's first coffee bar!
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Multatuli
Enjoy a lovely meal along the Lys
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Oud Huis Himschoot
Oldest bakery in Ghent
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Pagos
Tea room in the heart of the city
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Pakhuis
Enjoy delicious cuisine in a former warehouse
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Restaurant Cocotte
À la carte restaurant of Van Der Valk Hotel in Ghent
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Restaurant De Raadkamer
Pure ingredients, unique charm
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Restaurant Nenuphar
Restaurant with a view of the Lys