29 Tasty Restaurants in Bruges That Will Make Your Mouth Water

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Skip the tourist-packed spots and flashy restaurants. In Bruges, the best dining experiences are tucked away in quiet corners. I’ll help you discover hidden gems where local flavors and global influences come together, so that you can have a true taste of the city beyond the usual tourist traps.

Lots of people having a drink at a terrace on the Market Square and restaurants in Bruges with the Belfry in the back.

Summary: It’s pretty hard to give you a top 3 of the best restaurants in Bruges as this is highly personal and depends on what you’re in the mood for. But you can’t go wrong with any of these of these:

  • FINE DINING | Parkrestaurant
  • BREAKFAST | That’s Toast
  • VEGAN | Atelier Flori
  • DINNER | De Republiek

For me, one of the most fun parts of any trip is eating out. Discovering new flavours and soaking up the atmosphere at local restaurants — yes, that’s one of the reasons I absolutely love travelling!

But, I know it can be totally overwhelming trying to find a more than just ok restaurant (especially if you’re travelling with kids that get very cranky when hungry — definitely not speaking from experience).

But, no need to worry about that when it comes to restaurants in Bruges because I’ve created this list for you. That means you now have 29 choices that are either tried and tested by me or by my friends and family (I grew up just 20 minutes from Bruges and my mum spent almost her entire career working in the Bruges historical centre, just saying).

VEGAN

1. Garlic N Greens

Garlic n Greens is a charming eatery in Bruges that offers authentic Indian food. It’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly with best-sellers that include thali, bhatura, garlic naan, vegetable samosa, and many more.

2. Hawaiian Poke Bowl

Hawaiian Poke Bowl is a vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurant that offers fresh and healthy dishes in a bowl. You can build your own bowl and choose any ingredient you want. The favorites are falafel with hummus and veggies and Japanese tofu with veggies and seaweed salad.

3. De Bron

De Bron is a cozy vegetarian restaurant that offers a simple yet delicious menu focused on vegetarian and vegan dishes. Popular dishes include vegetable soups, seasonal salads, and hearty mains like lentil stews, quinoa bowls, and roasted vegetable platters. Mind that you’ll need a reservation as it’s pretty popular!

4. Atelier Flori

The 100% vegan restaurant Atelier Flori has a bit of a different setup. You can pick entrees and dessert à la carte. However, for a full meal, grab the sharing tray that consists of 14 delicious seasonal, plant-based dishes (it’s meant for 2 people). Choose the set menu if you’d like to add an entree and dessert. Out of all the places to eat in Bruges, this is probably my favourite.

5. Taboulé

Taboulé is a Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant that serves delicious falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh. The vegetarian platters are are bursting with Mediterranean flavors. And if you’re not vegetarian or vegan, you’ll also enjoy the mixed grill platters with perfectly spiced meats.

BREAKFAST

6. That’s Toast

That’s Toast is a highly popular breakfast and brunch spot known for its avocado toast, pancakes, eggs benedict, and smoked salmon dishes. They are famous for their inventive takes on classic breakfast dishes, like the poke bowls and seasonal fruit platters.

7. Kottee Kaffee

Kottee Kaffee is known for its locally sourced, artisanal products. Best-seller items at Kottee Kaffee include their rich and flavourful omelettes, fresh sourdough bread plates, waffles, and shakshuka. The latte is also awesome, especially the chai latte, often referred to as one of the best in Bruges.

8. Sanseveria Bagelsalon

Sanseveria Bagelsalon is a charming café known for its delicious bagels; both sweet and savory. Popular choices include the Rayvee bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh veggies, and the Richard bagel, featuring bacon, avocado, and egg.

9. Le Pain Quotidien

Popular for breakfast and brunch, the breakfast chain store Le Pain Quotidien offers a range of dishes made with fresh ingredients. Items that we dig are the zucchini sandwich, the goat cheese & berry granola salad, and the warm tartines. Other popular dishes on the menu are croque monsieur, sourdough, and avocado toast.

10. @Tattie’s

The menu of @Tattie’s includes a range of dishes such as hearty sandwiches, freshly baked bread, and breakfast favorites, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Popular items include their signature bagels, toast varieties, and waffles along with refreshing juices and rich coffee.

lUNCH & DINNER

11. De Republiek

De Republiek is another one of my all-time favourite spots. It’s located at the local movie theatre, there’s an artsy vibe and they serve world kitchen dishes. I mean — what’s not to like? Oh right, they also have lots of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

12. Surf and Turf

Surf and Turf in Bruges is a cozy steakhouse offering a classic combination of seafood and meat dishes. Bestsellers include mussels, stew beef, lobster, and rabbit. Other popular dishes include grilled ribeye and seabass.

13. ‘t lammetje restaurant

Bistro ‘t Lammetje is a charming family-run restaurant that specializes in lamb dishes and traditional Belgian cuisine. Must-tries on their menu are lamb chops, curried scampi, and the classic mussels with potato fries (moules-frites).

14. Restaurant Chagall

Restaurant Chagall in Bruges offers a blend of traditional Flemish cuisine with subtle Eastern influences. Some of their best-selling dishes are Flemish classics like beef stew and moules-frites, as well as lamb dishes with a twist.

15. De Mangerie

In the heart of Bruges, De Mangerie serves refined world cuisine. The menu mixes local ingredients with Asian flavors, creating a perfect balance of tastes. You can choose from a three- or four-course menu, with four or five courses offered on Saturday nights.

gRILL

16. La Plancha

The family-owned La Plancha restaurant is well-praised for its huge portions of steaks, seafood, and many more. Popular dishes are Filet mignon and mixed meat platter.

17. Mozart, More Than Just Ribs

Mozart, More Than Just Ribs is popular for its “All-You-Can-Eat” ribs, ribeye and sirloin steaks, and salmon. A must-eat side dish is their jacket potato with the special Mozart butter.

18. El Churrasco Argentino

El Churrasco Argentino is a steakhouse known for its authentic Argentine flavors and is highly praised for its delicious steaks, including rib-eye, sirloin, and their signature “Churrasco” cuts. Their mixed grill (parrillada) is another best-seller, offering a variety of meats for sharing.

19. Bij Koen & Marijke

Bij Koen & Marijke (In’t Nieuw Museum) serves excellent steaks, barbecue, and local beers. Some popular dishes include rib-eye steaks, garlic prawns, grilled Camembert, and Chateaubriand from Westvlaams Rood, all paired with unique Belgian beer.

20. Restaurant De Wijngaert

Restaurant De Wijngaert‘s menu features a blend of traditional Belgian cuisine and contemporary dishes. Popular dishes include beef stew (Stoverij), Chateaubriand steak, grilled prawns, and mixed grill with an assortment of meats.

FINE DINING

21. Zet’joe

Zet’Joe is a Michelin-star restaurant led by chef Geert Van Hecke. It offers an exquisite fine dining experience featuring French-Belgian cuisine. Don’t miss out on their lobster and sea bass dishes, along with gourmet meat dishes like veal and pigeon.

💡 Fun fact: The name of the restaurant “Zet’joe” means “have a seat” in the local dialect.   

22. Le Mystique

Le Mystique is an exquisite dining experience known for its Michelin-starred cuisine. 4, 5 or 6 course menus are available as well as an à la carte menu from Mondays to Thursdays.

23. De Jonkman

De Jonkman is is a fine dining restaurant that is celebrated for its tasting menu, which highlights dishes like North Sea crab, langoustine prepared three ways, veal sweetbread, and caviar. For dessert, options like pêche melba, pavlova, and chocolate moelleux satisfy sweet cravings.

24. Parkrestaurant

At Parkrestaurant you don’t have the option to pick from an à la carte menu, but the 4-course menu offers 4 choices for all courses. You have the choice between the menu without drinks or the all-in menu, however, on Saturdays and holidays, only the latter is available. Don’t expect high-standing gastronomy, but delicious dishes based on traditional cooking.

25. Guillaume

Guillaume is another dining destination in Bruges. The restaurant features a tasting menu, which is a carefully curated selection of seasonal dishes like Octopus carpaccio and crayfish. They also have a creativity menu, showcasing innovative combinations like North Sea shrimp with cottage cheese and Irish beef bavette with pesto.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

26. WuaKmole Latin Street Food

WuaKmole Latin Street Food is a culinary gem in Bruges that offers Latin American flavors. Popular dishes include the refreshing ceviche and the tacos al pastor. Other popular items are arepas and patacones.

27. Más Brugge

Más Brugge is a cozy Mexican restaurant in the heart of Bruges. Must-try dishes include quesadilla and fish tacos. The shrimp tacos are another favorite, as well as the ceviche.

28. Narai Thai

Narai Thai is an Asian restaurant in Bruges that offers authentic Thai cuisine. Best-selling items include the pad Thai and the green curry.

29. Tanuki

If you’re looking for a Japanese restaurant, Tanuki is the place to be, although it’s a bit higher priced than the typical Japanese restaurant. The Tsuru menu guides you through the different aspects of Japanese cuisine. A la carte and takaway possible.

Wrap Up: The Best Restaurants in Bruges

There we have it, 29 restaurant recommendations so that you no longer have to worry about where to eat in Bruges. Let me know in the comments where you end up eating!

Make sure to save this post so that you can get back to it during your trip! And in the meantime, why don’t you take a look at some of the amazing tours Bruges has to offer?

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BELGIUM TRAVEL PLANNING RESOURCES 

Getting to Belgium: Fly into one of the main international airports: Brussels Airport (BRU) or Charleroi Brussels South Airport (CRL). Take an international train to Brussels South Station. Or take a ferry to Dover or The Netherlands, then drive or take the train to Belgium.

Getting Around: For the major destinations, the train is by far the best option. You can book your train tickets here. If you’d like to visit smaller places, the most convenient way would be to rent a car. We always use Discover cars, they compare all the rental companies and give you the best rates.

Accommodation: Booking.com is the most popular accommodation platform in Belgium. It’s what I use every single time.

Guided tours: Use Get Your Guide or Viator to find fun tours in Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp. Or Guruwalk to find free walking tours in multiple destinations.

If this helped you plan your adventure, a coffee would go a long way in fueling my next guide! 😉

Babs Rodrigus is a travel addict at heart and loves to explore her home country Belgium and the rest of the world – preferably with her wife and kids. She’s all about showing you the most mesmerising spots in this tiny European country and making you see how great it truly is.

When she’s not travelling, Babs loves to read, write, eat chocolate (hey, Belgian remember) and sing Frozen songs with her daughter.

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