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Gent - favourites
Il Mezzogiorno is one of Gent - favourites.

1. Il Mezzogiorno

7.0
Baudelokaai 17, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Italian Restaurant · Sint-Jacobs · 26 tips and reviews

Peter D.Peter De Groote: Uitstekende Italiaan. Go for it!

Noon Sandwicherie is one of Gent - favourites.

2. Noon Sandwicherie

Keizer Leopoldstraat 1, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Sandwich Spot · Ham · 18 tips and reviews

Vincent M.Vincent Mouton: Anything is worthwhile. Very good sandwiches.

Bakkerij Patrick & Claudine is one of Gent - favourites.

3. Bakkerij Patrick & Claudine

8.7
Goudstraat 31, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bakery · Sint-Jacobs · 20 tips and reviews

Carry It L.Carry It Like Harry: One of the few real bakers left in the city. Prepare to queue on a Sunday morning!

Multatuli is one of Gent - favourites.

4. Multatuli

8.9
Huidevetterskaai 40, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bistro · Tolhuis · 76 tips and reviews

Nicholas C.Nicholas Courant: Great beer selection, cosy setting and simple, but good food for all occasions

Aperto Chiuso is one of Gent - favourites.

5. Aperto Chiuso

9.0
Sleepstraat 82, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Italian Restaurant · Tolhuis · 35 tips and reviews

lamazonelamazone: Quick lunches at noon, delicious dinner in the evening: Aperto Chiuso has it all.

Jigger's is one of Gent - favourites.

6. Jigger's

9.0
Oudburg 16, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cocktail Bar · Patershol · 75 tips and reviews

Amaury V.Amaury Van Kenhove: Custom made cocktails in a Mad Men decor - classy with a great service. Just ring the bell! (translation of C. Bracke's tip)

Mosquito Coast is one of Gent - favourites.

7. Mosquito Coast

9.1
Hoogpoort 28, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cocktail Bar · Binnenstad · 214 tips and reviews

Niel V.Niel Van Herck: Hug the world maps

8. Julie's House

8.8
Kraanlei 13, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Pastry Shop · Patershol · 135 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Fraczek: Speculoos&white chocolate cake is to kill for! Pop in for a late weekend breakfast (served till 2pm) make sure to reserve though; crowded!

Joost Arijs - Patisserie & Chocolaterie is one of Gent - favourites.

9. Joost Arijs - Patisserie & Chocolaterie

9.5
Vlaanderenstraat 24, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Chocolate Store · Centrum-Zuid · 37 tips and reviews

Kurt V.Kurt Van den Abeele: Macaron heaven!

Het Gouden Hoofd is one of Gent - favourites.

10. Het Gouden Hoofd

Slachthuisstraat 96, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bistro · 46 tips and reviews

Mathieu V.Mathieu Vanfleteren: Great service & atmosphere in this new location steps away from the old place, definitely an added value to the Ghent food scene! Reservations recommended during the weekend as the place gets crowded.

Soup'r is one of Gent - favourites.

11. Soup'r

9.1
Sint-Niklaasstraat 9, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Soup Spot · Binnenstad · 97 tips and reviews

Niel V.Niel Van Herck: Everything is delicious in here, even the lady at the bar

The House of Eliott is one of Gent - favourites.

12. The House of Eliott

Jan Breydelstraat 36, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Seafood Restaurant · Patershol · 22 tips and reviews

ben v.ben van alboom: If you don't get the lobster, try the lobster. Everything else is great too. Especially the lobster.

13. De Vitrine

Brabantdam 134, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Gastropub · Centrum-Zuid · 25 tips and reviews

Jurriaan P.Jurriaan Persyn: From The Guardian: One of Belgium's most talented chefs, Kobe Desramaults cooks his signature "earthy" cuisine in a cult restaurant in the Flemish countryside, but now he has just opened De ...

Volta is one of Gent - favourites.

14. Volta

Nieuwewandeling 2B, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Belgian Restaurant · Brugse Poort-Rooigem · 80 tips and reviews

lamazonelamazone: Make a reservation, and you will get your table the whole evening. There's no rush, so why not have a cocktail or appetizer in the lounge/bar. At your table, kick back and enjoy the culinary ride...

Vintage is one of Gent - favourites.

15. Vintage

Onderbergen 40, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Wine Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Kim B.Kim Beirinckx: Go there once and you ll keep going back for more. Go for the menu with paired wines!

STAM is one of Gent - favourites.

16. STAM

8.3
Godshuizenlaan 2, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
History Museum · Bijloke · 26 tips and reviews

Yannovich T.Yannovich T: STAM provides the perfect introduction to Ghent. The new museum on the Bijloke is the gateway to the city.

Castle of the Counts is one of Gent - favourites.

17. Castle of the Counts

9.1
(Gravensteen)
Sint-Veerleplein 11 (Geldmunt), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Castle · Patershol · 98 tips and reviews

Vera R.Vera Regelbrugge: A medevial castle in the center of town. A great place to visit.

Tourist Information Center - Visit Gent is one of Gent - favourites.

18. Tourist Information Center - Visit Gent

7.8
Sint-Veerleplein 5 (Oude vismijn), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Tourist Information and Service · Patershol · 7 tips and reviews

Nathalie D.Nathalie Dumon: Vraag naar het lam gods themaplan en je kunt een goddelijke toer van Gent doen. Heel tof

Per Bacco is one of Gent - favourites.

19. Per Bacco

7.9
Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat 56, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Italian Restaurant · Sint-Jacobs · 29 tips and reviews

Lies V.Lies Vanzieleghem: Cosy restaurant with honest fresh dishes and a very cosy warm terrace in Spring and Summer.

Marco Polo Trattoria is one of Gent - favourites.

20. Marco Polo Trattoria

Serpentstraat 11, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Italian Restaurant · Binnenstad · 32 tips and reviews

Hilde D.Hilde De Meersman: one word: Yummie !

Villa Bardon is one of Gent - favourites.

21. Villa Bardon

8.5
Sluizeken 10, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Mediterranean Restaurant · Patershol · 15 tips and reviews

Koen P.Koen Phlips: Delicious anti pasti, specials, proseco and grappa! Very friendly and considerate. Love it.

Tierenteyn-Verlent is one of Gent - favourites.

22. Tierenteyn-Verlent

8.5
Groentenmarkt 3, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Gourmet Store · Binnenstad · 14 tips and reviews

Jurriaan P.Jurriaan Persyn: From The Guardian: Tierenteyn looks more like an apothecary than a delicatessen, and although the shelves are stocked with stone jars of spices and herbs, everyone comes here for their unique ...

City Pavillion is one of Gent - favourites.

23. City Pavillion

8.2
(Stadshal)
Emile Braunplein, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Monument · Binnenstad · 17 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: The city hall is one of Ghent's new architectural highlights. There is space for concerts, dance shows and markets. In the city park, you can relax, read or enjoy a pleasant stroll.

Huis van Alijn is one of Gent - favourites.

24. Huis van Alijn

7.6
Kraanlei 65, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
History Museum · Patershol · 29 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: In the only remaining almshouse in Ghent you can travel back in time. The beautifully decorated museum rooms show you how normal men (and women!) lived their everyday life in the 20th century.

Witte Olifant - Chang Phuak is one of Gent - favourites.

25. Witte Olifant - Chang Phuak

Zwartezustersstraat 32, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Thai Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

zofiezofie: Tom Ka Kai is delicious!

Design museum Gent is one of Gent - favourites.

26. Design museum Gent

Jan Breydelstraat 5, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Art Museum · 31 tips and reviews

Vlaanderen VakantielandVlaanderen Vakantieland: Alleen al voor het prachtige gebouw moet je zeker eens langsgaan. Hoogtepunt is de originele eetkamer met de houten kroonluchter! Read more.

S.M.A.K. is one of Gent - favourites.

27. S.M.A.K.

8.3
Jan Hoetplein 1 (Ferdinand Scribedreef), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Art Museum · Citadelpark · 45 tips and reviews
Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) is one of Gent - favourites.

28. Museum of Fine Arts (MSK)

7.8
(Museum voor Schone Kunsten (MSK))
Fernand Scribedreef 1, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Art Museum · Citadelpark · 24 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: The strength and the charm of the MSK is the variety of its collection and the way it is presented: never before have the old masters hung so perfectly in place as they do in the fully restored museum

Graslei is one of Gent - favourites.

29. Graslei

9.4
Graslei, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Plaza · Binnenstad · 73 tips and reviews

Ward H.Ward Hamelinck: Come here to find yourself a sunny spot and relax with other students in spring and summer!

Portus Ganda is one of Gent - favourites.

30. Portus Ganda

9.0
Veerkaai, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Harbor or Marina · Sint-Jacobs · 20 tips and reviews

Amaury V.Amaury Van Kenhove: Lovely in both summer and winter! Go for a run or a walk.

Balls & Glory is one of Gent - favourites.

31. Balls & Glory

Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat 103A, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Indonesian Meatball Restaurant · Sint-Jacobs · 28 tips and reviews

Carry It L.Carry It Like Harry: Opens every weekday from 10am-3pm. Serves inventive versions of the Belgian meatball! With either salad or stoemp for 12€. Try his balls with cheese... ;)

Snooz Inn is one of Gent - favourites.

32. Snooz Inn

7.9
Ham 89, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bed and Breakfast · Ham · 1 tip
Bloemenmarkt is one of Gent - favourites.

33. Bloemenmarkt

8.0
Kouter, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Market · Binnenstad · 7 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: Sunday | Flower powerSundays in Ghent start at the flower market with a coffee,a chat and a walk along the colourful stalls. To top it off:oysters and champagne at the blue kiosk.

Boekenmarkt is one of Gent - favourites.

34. Boekenmarkt

7.6
Ajuinlei (Recollettenlei), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Flea Market · 7 tips and reviews

Amaury V.Amaury Van Kenhove: Shop for books next to the water on sunday morning from 9am until 1pm.

Flea market Bij Sint-Jacobs is one of Gent - favourites.

35. Flea market Bij Sint-Jacobs

7.1
(Brocante Bij Sint-Jacobs)
Bij Sint-Jacobs, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Flea Market · Sint-Jacobs · 5 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: The oldest flea market in Belgium where antiques, brocant, curios and various secondhand stuff can be found in a charming decor.

36. Patershol

Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Neighborhood · 10 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: For good dining, you can choose from one of the many restaurants which have sprung up in the medieval alleys. From Japanese to Thai, to delicious Flemish cooking, you’ll find everything here.

OR Espresso Bar is one of Gent - favourites.

37. OR Espresso Bar

Walpoortstraat 26, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Coffee Shop · Nederkouter · 171 tips and reviews

Judith S.Judith Str: Sit at the window. Watch people on the street. Enjoy a latte. Talk to the Batista, he's cool! Best place for coffee in town!

Rewind is one of Gent - favourites.

38. Rewind

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 44, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Men's Store · Nederkouter · 9 tips and reviews

Richy D.Richy D: ask advice, Christophe knows his products very well

Café Viernulvier is one of Gent - favourites.

39. Café Viernulvier

8.9
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 23, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bar · Sint-Pieters · 103 tips and reviews

lamazonelamazone: 100% free and organic wireless internet! Surf while having a drink or maybe a bite to eat. Watch the people walk by and enjoy the architecture. Read more.

WASBAR is one of Gent - favourites.

40. WASBAR

Nederkouter 109, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Laundry Service · Sint-Pieters · 59 tips and reviews

Loes C.Loes Colpaert: Do your laundry and stay for coffee! Or just come without the laundry. Everybody's welcome! And every thursday, there is a band.

St Bavo's Cathedral is one of Gent - favourites.

41. St Bavo's Cathedral

8.9
(Sint-Baafskathedraal)
Hoofdkerkstraat 1 (Sint-Baafsplein), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Church · Binnenstad · 27 tips and reviews

Visit GentVisit Gent: St. Bavo’s Cathedral houses an impressive number of art treasures. However, one work stands out above the rest: the world-famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Hubert and Jan van Eyck around 1432.

Publiek is one of Gent - favourites.

42. Publiek

8.9
Ham 39, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Belgian Restaurant · Ham · 40 tips and reviews
Pannenkoekenhuis Gwenola is one of Gent - favourites.

43. Pannenkoekenhuis Gwenola

Voldersstraat 66 (Bennesteeg), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Creperie · Binnenstad · 51 tips and reviews
Zoot is one of Gent - favourites.

44. Zoot

Serpentstraat 8, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Design Studio · Binnenstad · 6 tips and reviews
Du Progrès is one of Gent - favourites.

45. Du Progrès

8.2
Korenmarkt 10, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bistro · Binnenstad · 60 tips and reviews
Il Folletto is one of Gent - favourites.

46. Il Folletto

8.5
Drabstraat 30, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
J.E.F. is one of Gent - favourites.

47. J.E.F.

Lange Steenstraat 10, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Belgian Restaurant · Patershol · 38 tips and reviews
Clouds in my Coffee is one of Gent - favourites.

48. Clouds in my Coffee

9.0
Dendermondsesteenweg 104, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Coffee Shop · Dampoort · 84 tips and reviews
Simon Says is one of Gent - favourites.

49. Simon Says

Sluizeken 8, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Coffee Shop · Patershol · 97 tips and reviews
Les Tartes de Françoise is one of Gent - favourites.

50. Les Tartes de Françoise

8.9
François Laurentplein 35, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Pie Shop · Centrum-Zuid · 23 tips and reviews
Bakkerij Bernard is one of Gent - favourites.

51. Bakkerij Bernard

Donkersteeg 7, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bakery · Binnenstad · 9 tips and reviews
St. Bavo's Abbey is one of Gent - favourites.

52. St. Bavo's Abbey

7.3
(Sint-Baafsabdij)
Voorhoutkaai 43, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Historic and Protected Site · 8 tips and reviews
St. Peter's Abbey is one of Gent - favourites.

53. St. Peter's Abbey

7.9
(Sint-Pietersabdij)
Sint-Pietersplein 9, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Monastery · Sint-Pieters · 19 tips and reviews
Hot Club de Gand is one of Gent - favourites.

54. Hot Club de Gand

Schuddevisstraatje 15B, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Jazz and Blues Venue · Binnenstad · 65 tips and reviews
Uncle Babe's Burger Bar is one of Gent - favourites.

55. Uncle Babe's Burger Bar

7.8
Sluizekenstraat 2 (Sluizeken), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Burger Joint · Patershol · 125 tips and reviews

56. Libanese Snack

7.6
Rodelijvekensstraat 1 (Grauwpoort), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Lebanese Restaurant · Sluizeken-Tolhuis-Ham, Gent · 12 tips and reviews
Ramen Noedelbar is one of Gent - favourites.

57. Ramen Noedelbar

9.0
Oudburg 51, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Noodle Restaurant · Patershol · 30 tips and reviews
Yuzu is one of Gent - favourites.

58. Yuzu

7.9
Walpoortstraat 11A, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Chocolate Store · Nederkouter · 11 tips and reviews
Gomez is one of Gent - favourites.

59. Gomez

7.2
Oude Beestenmarkt 4, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bar · Sint-Jacobs · 17 tips and reviews
Mokabon is one of Gent - favourites.

60. Mokabon

8.2
Donkersteeg 35, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Coffee Shop · Binnenstad · 66 tips and reviews
De Superette is one of Gent - favourites.

61. De Superette

Guldenspoorstraat 29 (Hofstraat), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bakery · Binnenstad · 71 tips and reviews
Café Labath is one of Gent - favourites.

62. Café Labath

8.9
Oude Houtlei 1 (Hoogstraat), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Coffee Shop · 144 tips and reviews
Charlatan is one of Gent - favourites.

63. Charlatan

8.5
Vlasmarkt 6, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Night Club · Sint-Jacobs · 84 tips and reviews
Marimain is one of Gent - favourites.

64. Marimain

Walpoortstraat 17 (Korianderstraat), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bar · Nederkouter · 53 tips and reviews
Kapsalon Kaprijke is one of Gent - favourites.

65. Kapsalon Kaprijke

8.5
Sint Niklaasstraat 40, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Hair Salon · Binnenstad · 23 tips and reviews
Coupe Maison is one of Gent - favourites.

66. Coupe Maison

7.9
Ham 101, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Hair Salon · Ham · 1 tip
Kinky Star is one of Gent - favourites.

67. Kinky Star

8.7
Vlasmarkt 9, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Music Venue · Sint-Jacobs · 15 tips and reviews
Music Mania is one of Gent - favourites.

68. Music Mania

9.2
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 19 (Lammerstraat), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Record Store · Sint-Pieters · 25 tips and reviews
Hotsy Totsy is one of Gent - favourites.

69. Hotsy Totsy

8.1
Hoogstraat 1 (Oude Houtlei), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bar · 32 tips and reviews
Le Jardin Bohemien is one of Gent - favourites.

70. Le Jardin Bohemien

Burgstraat 19, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bed and Breakfast · 49 tips and reviews
Zeeschelde (De Schelde) is one of Gent - favourites.

71. Zeeschelde (De Schelde)

Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
River · No tips or reviews
Monsters with an Attitude is one of Gent - favourites.

72. Monsters with an Attitude

Sluizeken 34, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Children's Clothing Store · Patershol · 3 tips and reviews
Visserij is one of Gent - favourites.

73. Visserij

Visserij, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Road · Visserij · 6 tips and reviews
Terras Viernulvier is one of Gent - favourites.

74. Terras Viernulvier

9.0
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 23, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bar · Sint-Pieters · 45 tips and reviews
BIDON Coffee & Bicycle is one of Gent - favourites.

75. BIDON Coffee & Bicycle

8.7
Bisdomkaai 25 (Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat), Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Coffee Shop · Sint-Jacobs · 64 tips and reviews
Paard van Troje is one of Gent - favourites.

76. Paard van Troje

9.1
Kouter 113, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bookstore · Binnenstad · 61 tips and reviews