Award-winning restaurants

Bruges is called the epicentre of the world’s gastronomy for good reason.

It comes as no surprise that Auberge de Herborist has its own garden full of well-known, unknown, healing and edible herbs.

Dining with a starred chef without too many unnecessary formalities.

Den Gouden Harynck is an established culinary name for many citizens of Bruges.

After having closed down his restaurant Karmeliet (which for years had been star chef Geert Van Hecke’s  Michelin three star restaurant), the famed chef offered a glimpse of hope, thus countering that great loss: he would not stop cooking, but would rather continue doing so, although in a more subdued way.

Filip Claeys is one of those young rock’n roll chefs who has re-written the kitchen rule book.

Réliva is all about healthy eating.

Tête Pressée breaks all the rules.

Quatre Mains has been hugely popular with locals for many years thanks to Leen’s cheerful front-of-house service and the exquisite dishes which her husband, Olivier, prepares in the kitchen - his tuna tartar is renowned.

Chef Kristof Deprez of De Mangerie gives a timely subtle wink to the Far East without neglecting the Belgian classics.

Lieven, run by the chef Lieven Vynck, is one of those newer spots that managed to become an established name in a short space of time.

To say you can eat well in Bruges is the understatement of the year.

Bonte B offers pure and straightforward food and does so with style.

winner of the Gastro-Bistro of the Year Award

Right out of the city centre, on the road that leads to Blankenberge, the art-deco villa - which houses La Tâche - stands in all its splendour.

An open kitchen, inspired dishes which look like little works-of-art, affordable wines and friendly, informal service.

Hermes Vanliefde and Peter Laloo, the young ambitious men behind Rock Fort, do not like half-hearted attempts or watered-down versions of culinary creations.

Even before Floris opened its doors, there was already plenty of speculation in Bruges.

Right across from Kruispoort you can now enjoy the culinary skills of Timothy Goffin in one of the smallest restaurants in Bruges.

Right in the heart of Bruges, chef Patrick Devos owns an impressively historic patch.

Tanuki is a little slice of Japan in the middle of Bruges.

Focus.

This classic restaurant is located directly opposite the Burg, a trusted name where traditional Franco-Belgian dishes and many regional specialities are served with a warm and homely bistro-style atmosphere.

Any fan of Hertog Jan could have told you that L.E.S.S would not have to wait long for its Michelin star.

Half of Bruges regularly makes a pilgrimage to Zeebrugge to spend an afternoon or an evening in ‘t Werftje.

Franco Belge is located on one of the liveliest streets in Bruges and has been able to attract fans of gastro food from near and far from its very start.

Would you give up a Michelin star to move to other premises and write a new and unique story?

Tucked away in one of those little Bruges streets, La Buena Vista really stands out.

You can find Tou.Gou right on the Smedenstraat, one of Bruges’ major shopping streets.

Jan Supply has worked in many Michelin-starred kitchens and is now doing his own thing at Goesepitte 43.

A 16th century building with great decor and simple, pure dishes with a special touch – that’s Tom’s Diner in a nutshell.