9 restaurants in Ghent, editor-picked for sunday dinner. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. All restaurants in Ghent.
Soul Kitchen ★ 4.4
binnenstad · Godshuizenlaan 33, 9000 Gent
Hours: Wed 18:00-21:30; Thu-Sat 12:00-14:00, 17:00-21:30; Sun 12:00-15:00; Mon-Tue closed
Soul Kitchen opposite the Bijloke park serves plant-based fine dining in a sharing format: seasonal, organic, locally sourced produce treated with the same.
Tip: Thursday to Saturday evenings for the full menu; Sunday lunch is the shorter but equally well-sourced format.
Le Baan Thai ★ 4.3
patershol · Corduwanierstraat 57, 9000 Gent
Hours: Wed-Thu 18:30-21:30; Fri-Sat 18:30-22:00; Sun 12:00-14:00, 18:30-21:30; Mon-Tue closed
Le Baan Thai has anchored Thai cooking in the Patershol since 1988 and earned the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand for a short menu run. Priced at €€.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; the dining room seats fewer than thirty so book by phone two or three days ahead for Friday and Saturday.
't Klokhuys ★ 4.2
patershol · Corduwaniersstraat 65, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon, Fri-Sat 12:00-14:45, 18:00-22:30; Sun 17:30-22:30; Tue-Thu closed
't Klokhuys is an authentic Patershol brasserie with mirror-and-blackboard interiors, serving stoverij, waterzooi and zurkelplets without compromise.
Tip: Groups of 15 or more can book Monday evening rates; for smaller parties, any other weekday works well.
Gust ★ 4.1
binnenstad · Papegaaistraat 55, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Tue 09:00-14:30, Thu-Fri 09:00-14:30, Sun 09:00-14:00
Gust is a trendy breakfast and lunch bar with ingredients sourced directly from local farmers: the freshness shows in everything from bread to eggs.
Tip: Weekend queues form before opening; arrive early or accept a wait of 20 minutes on a Saturday.
Et Alors ★ 4.1
graslei-korenlei · Jan Breydelstraat 12, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-19:00; Fri 11:30-20:00; Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-19:00
Et Alors near the Graslei brings Parisian bistro energy to Ghent: animated room, seasonal French-Belgian food and a weekend brunch worth booking.
Tip: Book at least a week ahead for Saturday or Sunday brunch; the reputation has outgrown the walk-in capacity.
Modest ★ 4.0
binnenstad · Brabantdam 50, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-16:30
Modest is a central Ghent brunch spot with a seasonal menu that stays sharply focused on quality and never tries to overcomplicate its offer.
Tip: Arrive before noon on Saturday to avoid the peak queue; the weekday lunch service is considerably calmer.
Lekker Gec ★ 3.9
sint-pieters · Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 6, 9000 Gent
Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30-22:00; Sun 11:30-16:00; Mon closed
Lekker Gec has been serving organic vegetarian cooking in central Ghent long enough to qualify as an institution. The daily plates track the season without.
Tip: Arrive by noon or the most interesting daily specials go quickly; the kitchen does not replenish to order.
Greenway ★ 3.8
binnenstad · Nederkouter 42, 9000 Gent
Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00
Greenway on Nederkouter is one of Ghent's original vegan pioneers, serving a rotating menu of plant-based wraps, bowls and hot plates in a fast-casual format.
Tip: Kitchen closes earlier than most restaurants; aim to arrive before 18:00 for the full hot-food range.
Karoot ★ 3.8
binnenstad · Phoenixstraat 77, 9000 Gent
Hours: Tue-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sun 15:00-22:00; Mon closed
Karoot on Phoenixstraat builds hearty vegetarian and vegan comfort food around the carrot, running a friendly low-key dining room in the centre.
Tip: Portions are filling; the kitchen is sized for sharing and lends itself to two-person lunches over a split plate.