Wow. Not a bar or street side eatery. A real restaurant. We made reservations and got a great seat…read moreupstairs by the window. Pork cheek stew fell apart as we ate it. Half order of mussels was plenty. Got garlic but it wasn't overpowering. Small cup of cauliflower soup was a nice compliment appetizer. Beer selection was good and not overpriced. We will come back when in the area. And will make reservations on a Friday night.

Our first real meal in Belgium was an absolute winner here! Unless there was more seating hidden…read moreupstairs or around a corner in the back, In Den Wittenkop is a pretty small place, so a reservation is probably a good idea. It's certainly a charming little place, and on a slightly drizzly day it was a very pleasant place to be in from the cold and rain. The Mosselen Natuur (plain steamed mussels) were big, meaty, well-cleaned, and tasty, but if you're not a shellfish fan, the Stoofpotje van Varkenswangetjes (pork cheek stew) is a great choice. Extremely tender pork cheek with minimal excess fat, and a lot of it, with a delicious red wine sauce plus much better fries than we'd had earlier on the main square made my night. I'd say that this was the best meal I had in our trip to Belgium, definitely one I'd repeat if we visit Bruges again!

This place is very good. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the main…read moreentrees we had, which were beef stew and the mixed grill of meats, were just a touch on the bland side. But I think this might be typical of traditional Flemish food. But the rest of the whole experience was great! The service was great, and so was the atmosphere. We went there for Christmas dinner when finding a nice restaurant that was open was very difficult. The owner/waiter was friendly with a great sense of humor. He started us off with a DELICIOUS sampler appetizer (free, and without us asking for it) of goat cheese pate with bread crumbles and herbs in a small cup, and salmon pate in the same style. We also ordered garlic bread, which was a little pricey for the amount we received. Our meals were plenty of food, and the mixed grill of meat came with a side of frites (french fries). The meats were a little bland without any seasoning on them, and didn't come with any dipping sauces. But a requested side of mustard fixed that. After our main entrees, we decided to split a dessert and we went with the cheesecake. YUMM! Not overly sweet like many American cheesecakes, but just perfectly balanced. The koffie verkeed, translated as "wrong coffee", which is basically a latte, went great with dessert. The total bill was 84 euro, which included 2 beers, 3 entrees, appetizer, a dessert, and coffee. Not cheap, but not too overly expensive by American standards. I would recommend it, but maybe get the mussels instead of the beefstew or mixed grill.

We stopped here for lunch and I am so glad we did! We had the special which was soup, steak, fries…read moreand a small green salad. The owner (I think) was our server as well, he was very kind and our food came promptly and was well prepared, which was great considering he was the only one working. I found the prices to be very fair as well. We sat out on the front patio which just added a nice ambience to a wonderful meal. If we are ever back in Brugge I would stop here again.

While in Belgium we did a day trip to Bruges and stopped into De Gastro for lunch…read more Although they only have a few outside tables and it's a small sidewalk, we always appreciate having the option to vibe outside and ordered a iced peach tea, coke zero, and a Flemish stew. The Flemish stew was amazing. The honey wasn't too hungry so we shared a bowl of it and the portion size was perfect, along with it being one of the most delicious stews we had while in Belgium. The service was helpful and prompt and I can't speak highly enough about our experience. So if you're visiting Bruges, De Gastro is a must-eat stop during your visit.

Came here for our first dinner in Bruges and we didn't leave disappointed! Interior felt very homey…read moreand warm. The service was super kind, professional, and quick. The menu had a good selection of traditional Belgian food which all tasted delicious. My favorite were the mussels for sure. SO many and for such an affordable price! The stew I got as well was hearty and felt very warming. Overall, I couldn't recommend this spot more if you're in the area - thanks, De Gastro!

Really great restaurant off the main square! The Salmon and Mashed Potatoes were amazing... I also…read morerecommend the Shrimp Scampi with pasta... don't forget the local beer Brugse Zot Dubbel - dark beer. Great service...

Great mussels any season, white asparagus soup, apple chicken salad, homemade bread all delicious…read more Excellent service, clean, and delicious! This is the place to eat if you're wanting mussels.

Food was...okay. I think I'm just not a huge fan of Belgian food. The shrimp in garlic was…read moredelicious! The beer was phenomenal. The meat in the stew was tender, but it was a little too sweet for me. The french fries were good, but not great. The woman who seemed to run the restaurant was accommodating but a little stiff. The young boy who was serving was very sweet. The ambience was lovely.

Tried to stop in here at 8:15pm on a Wednesday night. Hours were listed online as 9pm closing time…read moreand the sign on the door said 'opened' but unfortunately that wasn't the case -- at least not for us. Upon entering, we were greeted by some staring guests which was totally fine, and seemingly normal in Bruges, but the next face we'd hoped would be smiling (the bartender/wait staff) wasn't. She basically started shaking her head no before we entered and upon a brief inquiry, she shuffled us out of the door and said they were closing. A real bummer as we were excited about the possibility of trying this seemingly really cute restaurant right outside of Minnewater Park. Oh well, on to the next option we went! I'd recommend avoiding this one in the evening hours.

Excellent restaurant with impeccable service. I had the…read moreFlemish Stu, which was extremely delicious as I ate every drop. The beef was tender, and the spices were pungent. My friend had the rabbit with croquettes. He loved it and was almost licking the plate since the sauce was delectable. The atmosphere is unassuming and eclectic

Recommended by Les Frenchies on YouTube; enjoyed our food and experience until it was time to pay…read morethe check and our waiter suggested that my husband pay in cash. I asked if there was a fee for using a card, and he told us that if we tip on the card, the money goes straight to the owners, but if we tip in cash, it would go to the wait staff. Since tipping is not standard practice in Belgium, I was really put off by the suggestion.

In Bruges, this is one restaurant that's lasted many years. The dark mysterious De Passage is…read morewhere you can get re-fueled and re-hydrated after a train journey or a day spent tourist-ing around. The eatery gets perhaps a majority business from the adjacent hostel at same address. Sixtus 12 beer was very tasty. Moules (mussels) seemed more about quantity than quality. Generous portion but slightly disappointing in that the white mussels just didn't have as good a flavour as the orange ones. Could be seasonal. Moreover, the veggies cooked with the moules were all a bit tough. Perhaps meant only to flavour broth and not be eaten, but if so, shouldn't they be removed in the kitchen? Dinner was decent. Service was alright. De Passage definitely has de atmosphere. Tables are a little bit cramped on either side of the room and could use bussing and cleaning a little more often.

Excellent food with unconventional pairings. Delicious food. If they cook it they are complete…read moregeniuses at it. Terrific beer also served. I stayed in rooms at this restaurant as well. Very good value; next time I am in Bruges; I'll head to Passages for food for certain. Lodging is very cheap but is small and I was 3rd floor walk up. The walk up round 4 is a bit rough. The room was clean and quiet so I didn't mind it Some would hate it. Was great to go right up stairs to sleep after my awesome meal.

OMG !!! Best mussels I've ever had.. dip the bread into the mussel juice....... Incredible…read more.. service started a little weird.. with the English version of the menu. But AI translation helps a lot .. I had some kind of chicken with meatballs crazy sounding but great We also had the lobster.. it was great No room for dessert fortunately or unfortunately because it looks great .. huge portions of food ... Strongly recommend this restaurant. It's also a beautiful restaurant

Beautiful decor but we had to ask for bread, olives and water where many other tables were provided…read morethese items. Services though fast and friendly was inconsistent in this area. The food was very good especially the waffle for dessert which was one of the best we enjoyed.