5 belgian spots in Patershol, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Patershol's food · All belgian in Ghent.
Roots ★ 4.7
Vrouwebroersstraat 5, 9000 Gent
Roots is a Michelin-listed gastro-bistro in Patershol where chef Kim Devisschere's West Flemish heritage drives menus that change with the seasons.
Tip: Book at minimum three weeks ahead; this is one of the most consistently difficult tables to secure in Ghent.
Roots ★ 4.6
Vrouwebroersstraat 5, 9000 Gent
Michelin Guide-listed bistronomic gem in Patershol: Kim Devisschere applies rigorous seasonal sourcing and West Flemish heritage to five-course menus.
Tip: Book at least three weeks ahead; this is one of the hardest tables in Ghent to secure.
't Klokhuys ★ 4.3
Corduwaniersstraat 65, 9000 Gent
't Klokhuys runs out of a narrow Patershol house and is one of the most cited places in the city for Gentse waterzooi. The room seats fewer than 30 people.
Tip: Book at least two days ahead; the room is tiny and fills weeks ahead in summer.
't Klokhuys ★ 4.2
Corduwaniersstraat 65, 9000 Gent
'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.
Amadeus Gent 1 ★ 4.1
Plotersgracht 8, 9000 Gent
Amadeus in Patershol built its reputation on all-you-can-eat spareribs served in warm candlelit rooms since it opened in the city's oldest quarter.
Tip: Sunday lunch from noon is the most relaxed service; evening bookings go weeks ahead in high summer.