The Best Local Restaurants in Ghent
Explore the best local restaurants in Ghent. From authentic Flemish cuisine to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy the best spare ribs at De Gekroonde Hoofden, savor handcrafted meatballs at Balls & Glory or try Jack Premium Burgers. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Ghent.
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BOON
Lunch bar
"BOON" is the most beautiful lunch bar in Ghent and already my all-time favorite lunch place! It is mostly vegetarian. Try the rhubarb soda, trust me.
by
Tahnee
Naesen
Café René
Coffee, lunch & diner
"Café René" has it all: bagels for lunch, beef stew for dinner... The bagels and burgers at this café/restaurant are truly highly recommended!
by
Tahnee
Naesen
Eat love pizza
Little Italy
"Eat love pizza" Ghent is in my opinion the best pizza restaurant in town, with the coolest interior amongst any pizza restaurant you can think of...
by
Tahnee
Naesen
Jack Premium burgers
Burgers on a new level
"Jack Premium burgers" Ghent is a simple, minimalistic fast-food restaurant with the freshest ingredients, cooking their burgers to perfection...
by
Tahnee
Naesen
De Gekroonde Hoofden
Best spare ribs in town
"De Gekroonde Hoofden" is one of the famous spare rib restaurants in Ghent and my absolute number one. Why? I just love their four different kinds of ribs.
by
Dieter
Covent
Lousbergmarkt
Foodie paradise
"Lousbergmarkt" is a quality Ghent grocery store. They have cheese traditionally, but I come here for the organic fruit as well. This market has everything
by
Nick
Provoost
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