43 cuisines found across every Belgium city we cover on TableJourney. Click through to see where to eat and what to order in each city. Want the global picture? Browse all cuisines.
American1 place in Ghent · American comfort food sits at the edges of Ghent's dining scene rather than its centre, usually arriving alongside music and a long bar.
American BBQ1 place in Ghent · Low-and-slow American barbecue found its Ghent foothold in the converted industrial sheds of Dok-Noord, north of the old harbour.
Bakery4 cities · Ghent takes its bread and patisserie seriously, from market-square institutions to precise modern chocolatiers.
Basque3 places in Ghent
Belgian4 cities · Belgian cooking is the backbone of how Ghent eats, running from canal-side classics to some of the country's most ambitious kitchens.
Bistro2 cities · The bistro in Antwerp leans toward the wine-led end of the form, blurring with the city's natural-wine scene.
Brasserie9 places in Antwerp · The all-day brasserie suits Antwerp's rhythm, open from coffee through to a late plate.
Brewery4 cities · De Halve Maan on Walplein offers a classic tour for €16 and a weekend XL tour with three beers for €26.
British gastropub1 place in Brussels
Brunch5 places in Ghent · Brunch in Ghent is a relaxed, coffee-led affair clustered around the student streets and the Zuidstationstraat side of the centre.
Cafe4 cities · Cafe culture in Ghent ranges from old-school coffee houses to a serious new wave of specialty roasters.
Cocktail bar4 cities · Ghent's drinking scene blends inventive cocktail bars with the city's deep jenever and beer traditions.
Ethiopian2 places in Brussels · Toukoul at Rue de Laeken 34 is the Ethiopian restaurant listed in Brussels.
Filipino2 places in Brussels
Food hall2 places in Antwerp · The shared food market is a newer arrival to Antwerp, gathering several kitchens under one roof.
French bistro2 cities · French and Franco-Belgian bistro cooking has a steady foothold in Antwerp, often a step more refined than the classic neighbourhood bistro.
French fine dining3 cities · At the fine-dining end, Antwerp's French cooking is precise and modern rather than grandly classical.
French regional1 place in Bruges
Greek1 place in Brussels
Indian2 cities · Garlic n Greens on Vlamingstraat is a vegan and vegetarian Indian restaurant serving pure veg food inspired by the flavours of the owners' grandma.
International2 cities · Antwerp's international dining reaches beyond the city centre into its outer neighbourhoods.
Italian3 cities · Racines at Chaussee d'Ixelles 353 is the Italian restaurant listed in Brussels.
Japanese2 cities · Kamo on Chaussee de Waterloo in Ixelles is the Japanese restaurant listed in Brussels, with a sushi menu and a Kamo menu at lunch.
Japanese izakaya1 place in Antwerp · Japanese cooking in Antwerp is small but present, with the izakaya format suited to the city's bar-led evenings.
Jewish deli2 places in Antwerp · Antwerp's Jewish community, long centred on the diamond district, gives the city a deli tradition uncommon elsewhere in Belgium.
Korean2 places in Antwerp · Korean cooking is a recent addition to Antwerp's mix rather than a long-standing presence.
Kosher1 place in Antwerp · Kosher dining in Antwerp follows the city's Jewish quarter, concentrated in and around the diamond district.
Middle Eastern1 place in Antwerp · Middle Eastern flavours reach Antwerp partly through its open-air markets.
Modern European3 cities · Cantine Copine on Steenkaai, housed in a former brush-making factory, serves Karen Keygnaert's market-fresh cooking and says it has no set menus.
New American2 places in Ghent · The new-American style, with its mix of comfort cooking and craft beer, is still finding its feet in Ghent.
Persian1 place in Brussels
Pizzeria3 cities · Pizza in Ghent has a quirky local signature thanks to the city's brewing heritage, where beer finds its way into the dough.
Seafood2 cities · Noordzee Mer du Nord at Rue Sainte-Catherine 45 runs a fish shop and a fishbar, where you order at the bar and eat at standing tables.
Spanish tapas2 cities · Spanish tapas keep a modest presence in Ghent, more a relaxed sharing format than a citywide trend.
Steakhouse1 place in Bruges
Street food4 cities · Ghent's street food is steeped in local tradition, from frites and stoverij to the city's own sweets.
Tasting menu2 places in Ghent · The tasting-menu format gives Ghent's chefs room to show their full range over a sequence of small courses.
Thai2 cities · Thai cooking is a long-standing fixture in Ghent's medieval centre rather than a recent arrival.
Tibetan1 place in Brussels
Vegan3 cities · Vegan eating in Antwerp tends to fold into the bakery and natural-wine scene rather than stand apart.
Vegetarian7 places in Ghent
Vietnamese3 cities · Vietnamese cooking has a small but distinct place in Antwerp's dining map.
Wine bar4 cities · Ghent's wine bars range from natural-wine specialists to dining rooms with a serious list, and they cluster through the old centre.Book a food experience
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