Le Botaniste was hands down our favorite place to eat in Ghent. The food was super fresh, really…read morehealthy with perfect ingredients, and packed with flavor! My beautiful Bride was extra excited because of this sign (in the pic I posted) at the entrance. "Food is Medicine", has been a mantra of hers for the last few years. This place has such a cool and unique look inside and just feels good to be in. The people working there were very kind and super helpful, and everything we tried was delicious. If you're in Ghent, take a break from the fries and stop here!

This is a really cool and unique spot!…read more Both GF and I had this place on our list being vegetarian/vegan leaning. I tried to bring my parents here for lunch however as soon as we walked through the door, the staff behind the counter didn't waste a moment of our time and informed us that there were no tables. We were disappointed but got around to doing some other shit and then by the time we were finished, figured we could go back to see if things had opened up. Fortunately, they had and we were able to snag a table easily. By this time, it was dangerously close to dinnertime and in the interest of having enough gastric space for dinner, we were light with this "snack". Both I and one of my dining companions ordered one of their soups. I don't recall much of the specifics other than the fact that it was green and delicious. Two of my other dining companions ordered the "veggie balls" which I had a chance to try, they were quite good. The veggie sushi was also ordered and received positive reviews. The inside/entrance area is really cool and they have a really impressive menu with tons of stuff. I saw some spreads/hummuses that I would have wanted to try if it weren't for the gastric space issue. I can see why it's hard to get a table!

If you are looking for a fast healthy crueltyfree bite in the center of Leuven, this is the place…read moreto be! Even though its main focus is providing plantbased fastfood, such as vegan calamares, burgers, ... They also provide options like salads, f.e. with vegan mozarella and zoodles (zucchini noodles) which are both glutenfree (luckily for my mom). It also functions as a small supermarket with quite a lot of options for being so small, when it comes to vegan charcuterie, icecream, even snacks for our furry friends! On top of that the staff is superfriendly and the interior is fresh, 'green' and cosy. Always a pleasure to eat there! P.s. For more restaurant-worthy food in the evening, I can surely recommend the original Loving Hut restaurant in the Tiensestraat at Leuven. Their awesome burgers are also available there by the way ;-)

Good solid vegan choice in a great central location in Leuven. Their menu is evolving just now,…read moreexcited to see what they come up with! Also a small shop for vegan goods.

Came here for lunch. At first I drove by it twice. The place is small but very inviting. I am…read moreglad my group got there early because it fills up fast. We ordered drinks and got our starters which were fresh and delicious. The buffet style meal was a welcomed introduction to how the restaurant operates. Their menu changes weekly according to what they receive from local farmers. They have something for everyone! This restaurant is small but it is very casual and delicious place to eat at!

I left here in total disbelief at how much I love this restaurant. We had a large party and didn't…read morecall ahead, but we were seated with open arms. I then proceed to tell the owner that I am not vegetarian, but vegan, and she completely goes out of her way to quickly create several special vegan dishes for me. The owner and workers were some of the kindest people I have ever met. I cannot wait until I can go back. Best brunch place in all of Europe and affordable!

Wow never knew vegetarian could be so good! This hidden gem is owned by chef who makes everything…read morehomemade even the rolls (so good)

True vegetarian place. No frills: guests pick up their cutlery, can tap their own water. Staff…read morewill serve drinks and food. Very casual. I have been here over 10 times, the food is always fresh. Choice is between a plate of the day or an oven plate. The latter takes about 20 minutes, but it's worth the wait. The front of the house has a high staff turnover, not always helping in atmosphere, as they seem to leave when trained. Unlike most Belgian restaurants, the owners or staff accepts it if you just have the food and some tap water. The audience is a good mix of students, couples, academics and young professionals. Sometimes the noise is a little overwhelming. But most of the times I was here, it was a nice experience. Dessert are fresh made cakes. My advice is to leave some space, as they are delicious. Plate of the day and dessert will have you out of here for under a 20 Euro. If you are around here, on a budget or just looking for the day without meat: here is your location!

Dinner on the second night of our Brugge weekend getaway found us at De Bühne…read more Small & quaint dining room with the loveliest person helping us through our evening. You'll want to make reservations here as they were fully booked for the evening & were turning people away Started with the nicest Belgian beers - I had a white & the Mr had another light version of beer that was definitely not light in flavor - these were fabulous Amuse consisted of a nice homemade cheddar biscuit - rosemary & herbs plus a nice pungent cheese - so good! Starters included: Curry Empanadas with broccoli & cheese plus, beet, & potato tempura - this tart was amazing! The flavor was complex and savory and had just a hint of spice / heat to it. Wished we had had about 8 more of these.... Mushrooms & polenta w nut crumble on top - lovely terrine of tender mushrooms & the creamy polenta layer underneath gave the dish a nice texture Main course consisted of the Celery Biscuit - almost like a tart w carrot and potato, 3 different filled (stuffed) vegetables as tomato, broccoli, eggplant Passion Fruit Tart & Pear Tart for dessert & the passion fruit was a mousse-like creamy dessert while the pear tart was like a delicious crumble. We liked them both While there, the table near us had also ordered the empanadas and the lady stated she did not care for cheese. The chef replaced the cheese w/ a bechamel for her so this was further evidence that all dishes were prepared as ordered & everything was fresh, well cooked & very much admired by us! Huge fans!!

Totally exquisite experience. Every aspect of the evening…read more A very intimate setting with first class service. By first class, I mean tremendous attention to detail in every aspect of both service and food. It felt like I was a guest in their home. You'll know what I mean after you visit. As mentioned in an earlier review, they have been in business 20 years. They being husband and wife. We never saw him, but my wife spotted a man in the kitchen and asked her. They make everything on the menu themselves - right down to the table bread. The food was absolutely superb and the presentation was exceptional. We had made a reservation because I learned about the place on Yelp and knew it was small. On the day we visited, it was quiet with only three tables (another cool aspect about a quiet highly differentiated evening) and the one of the couples we spoke with also heard about this place on Yelp. When we asked the owner, she said she didn't really know anything about Yelp until recently when they sent her some mail. This was a fantastic dinner and evening. I would love to come back soon!

Great for meat eaters and veggie eaters alike!…read more I've come here a couple times now and the food has always been great! This place is definitely worth a try with it's reasonable prices for unreasonably yummy foods. It really is good for meat eaters as the fake meat they use tastes very realistic. The atmosphere on the inside is very nice as well. It's not fancy but you could come here with friends, family, or even a cute little date. The people are all very friendly and the food was made relatively quickly. They have two kinds of beer the Blauw and the Omer. As well as lots of Kombucha that's looks good, but I have yet to try.

I've been at Green way several times. Nice food, healthy, varied and good quality ingredients…read more Dishes change often. Generally smiling and kind personnel. Average price around 15,00 € pp.

Our table wanted to do a little challenge against the vegan tasting menu and the regular tasting…read moremenu to see which one was best and if you're actually "missing out" by going vegan. To everyone's surprise, every dish except dessert was better on the vegan tasting menu. There was just so much more depth of flavor brought to each dish with the mushrooms that the meat and fish just couldn't hold a flame too. It's just added bonuses that it's cheaper, better for you and better for the environment.

We were initially going to go back to Brussels for dinner but found Brugge much more charming than…read moreBrussels, so we decided to stay for dinner. Reviews pointed us towards Patrick Devos, which is just one street over from the more bustling shopping / tourist area. This restaurant is actually part of a larger association called Alliance Gastronomique, which includes some other places we had been to in Amsterdam. The setting is beautiful with wood paneled rooms, wood floors, high ceilings, and drapes on the windows. Apparently, it's the beautifully preserved home of a former architect, and we got to sit in the front room, which was more private with only 4 tables. For much of the meal, it was actually just the 2 of us, which felt very exclusive. At dinner, have a 4 course option for €68 and a 6 course for €95. With pairings, it's €92 and €143, respectively. They also have a 4 and 6 course vegetarian options for less. For wines, we ended up going by the glass, and the Sauvignon blanc and Gamay off the tasting were both only €8/glass, which was extremely reasonable. The gamay was a standout because it had much more Brett funk than I've ever had in a gamay, which I usually find to be lighter. Amuses: - Quail egg with a tarragon emulsion and polenta crisp - Seaweed bread and brown bread with olive oil from Spain 6 Course Tasting: 1. Marinated smoked mackerel: with a radish / chicory / carrot / turnip kimchi, pickled Napa cabbage, fermented vegetables, mousse of spring peas and avocado, parsley coulis. It had tons of beautiful colors, flavors, and textures. The oyster leaf was an interesting addition. This was a great opening dish to get your appetite going. 2. Pan seared weever fish: I didn't know what to expect with weever fish, but this dish was deep in flavors with perfectly cooked cherry tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, saffron, turmeric mashed potatoes, romesco cream, and an amazingly rich fish and saffron reduction. I definitely used bread to sop up the extra sauce. 3. Pan seared lobster with seaweed, clams, artichoke, thinly sliced carrots around fideo, finished with a lobster sauce. The charred scallion and artichoke with the lobster were such great flavors 4. Grilled white and green asparagus, zucchini filled with wild garlic leaves (dried and fresh), wild garlic coulis - super fragrant from the garlic with great grill marks on the asparagus - a wonderful spring dish that leaves a subtle hint of garlic with you after you're done 5. John Dory: pan seared, with herb sauce, cauliflower couscous, millet, and roasted beetroot, topped with a fresh snow pea leaf. I'm essentially a pescatarian, and they were able to sub the regular duck dish with the fish while maintaining the other accompaniments. I did try the vadouvan quince paste with the duck, and it was great. 6. Cream mousseline with verbena, blackberries, strawberries, poached rhubarb, chantilly, lemon and mint jelly, and vervain ice cream. This was a beautiful desserts with so many colors, flavors, and textures. Though the venue looks more traditional, plating and composition of the dishes was certainly modern. Staff was unpretentious despite the more formal setting (we came under dressed after being in Bruges all day), and the diners varied from groups to a family with a dog to a solo diner. Dinner took about 3 hours, and they were very gracious about accommodating our need to be on a schedule to catch a train back to Brussels. In the end, for 2 people, 2 glasses of wine, and water, it was €212 total, which by SF Bay Area standards is a steal for the experience. I'm actually really surprised they don't have a Michelin star. I didn't expect to find this kind of fine dining experience on our day trip to Brugge, so it was an especially wonderful end to our day trip.

Great place for all food stuffs vegan: cheeses, nice-cream, pasta, vegan proteins, chocolates, …read more.. Lovely people! Possible to take away quiches and cakes.

service was prima, op internet kom je veel positieve recensies tegen, echter voor ons was dit echt…read moreniet te rijmen met wat wij voorgesch kregen. Ik had het wildmenu. qua verwachtingen viel dit echt tegen. voorgerecht een plakje paté. pompoensoep met fazant. volgens mij de soep uit een pakje met uitgedroogde fazant stukjes erin. hoofd patrijsplakjes met standaard garnituur wat iedereen kreeg. mijn vrouw had vegetarisch. voorgerecht was lekker, soep dezelfde als mij zonder fazant. hoofdgerecht bietentaart, dit was meer een bietenburger van de supermarkt, compact en kleiacht. jammer, al met al een forse tegenvaller

Excellent dining to be found here. Wonderful vegetarian selection but the chef will also cook your…read moresteak perfectly. Family owned, cozy feel. Thanks!