6x trendy restaurants in Ghent

In a beautiful industrial building near the city centre, Brasserie Pakhuis serves honest and tasty dishes. Chef Koen Lefever has been cooking with respect for seasonal products since 2004, often directly from their own farm in the Bresse region. Think Poulet de Bresse, guinea fowl or top-quality lamb. Their own oysters, beers and natural wines are also worth trying. The stylish interior with high ceilings and an open kitchen creates a unique atmosphere. Highly recommended for those who love craftsmanship, quality and character.

Restaurant Kruidtuin is a charming address within walking distance of the city centre. With light, seasonal cuisine and locally grown ingredients, you will taste purity on your plate here. The small, fast-changing menu includes meat, fish and veggie dishes. The drinks menu is equally captivating with natural and organic wines, Belgian beers and surprising non-alcoholic options. Inside it is cosy and warm, and at the back is an attractive garden where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Extra plus: the tram stop in front of the door and plenty of parking nearby.

Edelrot is an atmospheric wine bar and shop, where natural wines take centre stage. The drinks menu changes seasonally and includes sour beers, ferments, ciders and non-alcoholic alternatives. The food menu offers a creative mix of small, tasty dishes: from edamame with badger garlic salt to kimchi cauliflower, smokey jalapeño spread or oyster mushroom tempura. Classics like croquettes, burrata or loaded patatas also get an original twist here. Everything is perfect for sharing and ideal with a good glass. Comfort food meets natural wine at this location in this list of hip Ghent restaurants.

At Roots, everything revolves around honesty and seasonal quality. You can choose a 3 or 4-course lunch menu or a 4 or 5-course dinner. The kitchen works with a fixed signature. Think dishes like haddock with chicory and blood orange or canette with carrot and radicchio. Here you taste refined combinations, served in a relaxed atmosphere with an eye for detail. Take a seat in the green city garden on warm summer evenings or take a seat at one of the tables in the restaurant. The dishes are true works of art on the plate.

For quality coffee in a stylish setting, Take Five is the place to be. With two locations in Ghent and a quiet jazzy atmosphere, this is the ideal place for coffee lovers. They serve carefully selected single origin coffees and pour-overs brewed with great care. Besides coffee, homemade drinks, breakfast and light lunch dishes are also on the menu. Everything is prepared with attention to taste, origin and quality. The minimalist interior, combined with warm hospitality, makes this a lovely stop for those looking to refuel with or without a laptop.