Glad to have found a vegetarian vegan restaurant in Arras France! Awasome taste and big portions. I…read moream here next 3 days evenings for sure!

Mezzaluna is a gem in Arras. I ordered the creamy pasta and mushroom, and red smoothie, and they…read morewere gorgeous in my mouth. The staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. Some of us spoke a bit of French, some of us did not. So the staff helpfully offered the menu in English as well (saying that the owner used to teach English - a detail of the trip which I found sweet). I ended my culinary experience here with the cheesecake and a big smile on my face. Thank you Mezzaluna!

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!

It's nice to have a fully vegan menu to choose from. I visited with a friend for a late lunch. The…read moreBuddha bowl and lasagna were both quite tasty. They also have 4 non-dairy options for coffee: soy, coconut, almond and oat. It's not inexpensive, but the food is of good quality.

Both the food and the service were outstanding. The server was really nice and spoke enough English…read moreto explain the more complicated things on the menu to us, though the menu itself was in French. Everything was gluten-free except the beer. It was a very good place to enjoy vegetables in an area where, despite great quality produce, vegetables seem to be an afterthought in the cuisine.

Highly recommend this place. The food had amazing flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly…read more The desert was my favorite - they had a "no cheese cheesecake" that was better than expected and really creamy! The wine and beer/cider was great too. It was small but busy, so a reservation is a good idea. The dishes are creative & delicious and we will be back!

Tasting menu:…read more Cauliflower Puree Amuse Bouche Beet Amuse Bouche Watermelon (heirloom tomatoes, spelt, Roux des Carmes) French Bouchot mussels (mussel consommé, spring onion, carrot, celery) Catch of the day (cod, baby potatoes, summer vegetables, lemon thyme sauce) Celeriac (blueberry, Nasturtium, lemon thyme sauce) Strawberry (rhubarb, almond crumble, lemon, buttermilk ice-cream) This was a totally unplanned visit, but we were tired of all the street junk food around Belgium (waffles, fries, mussels) and wanted something more vegetable forward. Reliva is in the heart of Bruges but seems like a total hidden gem. It's an affordable 4 (or 5) course menu, and it is very modern, European-style cuisine with a heavy emphasis on fresh, in-season ingredients. The restaurant is owned and operated by two people, a couple. Lien Vandeputte is the chef, and she handles all of the cooking, kitchen, and menu-setting. Her partner, Cédric, does all the front of the house, including waiting tables and recommending wine pairings. They've been at this for 15+ years, and they still look very young, so they must have started when they were very young. But they run the restaurant really well. We got one regular menu and one garden (vegetarian) menu. The only difference between these is the regular menu had two meat options (fish of the day or an in-season venison), while the vegetarian menu had a celeriac dish instead. I went with the fish, which was a cod. We also chose to do 4 courses instead of 5. The fifth course would have been a ceviche. The menu started off with two amuse bouches. Both were interesting and quite substantial. The cauliflower puree in particular was a standout. It was just bursting with cauliflower flavor. I really am curious how she managed to pull off so concentrated of a flavor. The beet dish was a bit more traditional, but it had some really hard bits for texture, which we later found out was spelt. The next course was the salad course, with a pretty typical fresh tomato salad. I thought this was probably the weakest course, but even this was still very well balanced. It was citrusy and acidic, and the vegetables were definitely very much in season. The next course is a play on Belgian mussels. All the shells were already removed, so we just got a very highly concentrated bowl of consommé. As with the other dishes, it was bursting with flavor, despite being very limited in quantity. The cod came out perfectly cooked, tender but still definitively cooked. It was seasoned well, and the soup and sauce that came with it accompanied it well. The vegetable entree with the celeriac as centerpiece was even better. It had many of the same sauce components of the cod, but the celeriac itself was extremely well cooked. We later asked how it was made, and we found out that it requires a long cook in the oven at very low temperatures. The result was an extremely tender but still tasty celeriac. The final course was a traditional strawberry and cream dessert with the twist of adding rhubarb. The rhubarb completely made the dish, as the acidity and general fruitiness of it played well with the more classic flavor of the strawberries and cream. The almond crumble also was crucial, providing the necessary texture and fun element to the dessert. We didn't do the wine pairings because we had both already been drinking a lot during the day (across two Belgian beer brewery tours!), but we did a nice glass of Chardonnay and also a Chenin dessert wine, which was lovely. If we ever find ourselves back in Bruges again, I would very happily visit Reliva again and experience whatever Lien and Cédric decide to serve us.

We found Reliva on Yelp when we searched for vegan restaurants and were pleasantly surprised by the…read morequality of the food and wines and the imagination if the chef. We chose the three course dinner with wine pairing. We sat outside behind the restaurant on their cozy patiolike garden terrace. We were treated to a complimentary 'amuse' before dinner. The service was excellent and very warm and friendly. We look forward to returning when we visit Bruges again. This restaurant is worth the trip :)

Quaint and tasty cafe in downtown Lille. A small menu that seems typical of smaller restaurants…read more You can order your meal with dessert and drink included in the price. Its a mix of vegan and vegetarian, with vegan items marked with a (v). Between 7 of us that were there, we ordered just about everything on the menu. We all loved our meals! Small kids might have a hard time eating there if they are not adventurous eaters. Service was friendly. Restaurant was clean and stylish. Restroom was clean. Reservations accepted. ------------------------------- C'était une tres bonne expérience. Repas vegan o vegetarian, bio, et fait maison. Tous nos repas étaient délicieux.

We searched this place out as for its non-dairy gluten free waffles. The staff there were very nice…read morewhile answering our questions. The waffles were quickly made and nice and hot, but not too hot to melt the ice cream on top. The ice cream was really sweet but great on a hot day. Go get it the back and enjoy the little terrace right on the water while you eat your waffle. It's a great little bonus. Beware: if you get the cherries, they still have their pits in them!

First time in Belgium and I knew I obviously had to get a waffle! A group of us were walking around…read moreand recognized this place from TikTok and decided to try it. The menu consists of their waffle creations and a build-your-own option. We didn't notice until after we ordered that all the waffles are gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based. Honestly, if I had knew that before coming here I would have chosen a different waffle place. Service was good and the workers spoke some English. There isn't much space inside to eat your waffles there, but it is clean. All the waffles are prepared freshly right in front of you and served made to order. I will note these are definitely a more expensive option, each waffle is about €10 and they aren't huge. I ended up ordering the Chocolate Lady waffle which included a waffle with dark chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs, and roasted buckwheat. Waffles came out about 10 minutes after ordering. While this may seem like a longer wait, there was a large group of us and only one worker making the waffles. The waffles itself were very flaky and not heavy at all. After hearing that they were "diet friendly" waffles, in understood why. Honestly, the waffle didn't have a ton of flavor. The rich chocolate sauce atop with the ice cream saved it in my opinion. While they were lighter than maybe a traditional Belgian waffle, I don't think this is anywhere close to a traditional Belgian waffle. I appreciated the presentation and better ingredients, but I was a little disappointed. I enjoyed my waffle here, but if you are seeking an authentic Belgian waffle, look elsewhere. This is an excellent spot for people with dietary restrictions though. These waffles are also much pricier than ones you'll find in the area and they are not very filling. I loved the presentation, the toppings, and the overall aesthetic of the eatery, but the waffle fell very short. This is, unfortunately, an example of a "TikTok tourist trap" place. If you are dairy or gluten sensitive, check this place out! If not, I would look somewhere else. Chocolate Lady Waffle 5/10

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!