Location: Ghent
Top Restaurants in Ghent
Top Things to do in Ghent
- 1. Ghent City Center
- 2. Graslei and Korenlei
- 3. St Michael's Bridge
- 4. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
- 5. STAM Ghent City Museum
- 6. Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve
- 7. Museum Dr. Guislain
- 8. Gravensteen Castle
- 9. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
- 10. Museum of Fine Arts Ghen
Where to eat Italian food in Ghent: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Ghent, East Flanders Province, Belgium. Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
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10. L'incontro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Fly_in_Ro
We had a nice experience at the restaurant in their previous location and decided to pay them another visit. Bad decision. It seems the management changed too, as the service was below decent expectations: passive-aggressive waiters, long delays, medium-low quality of service. Food was not what we expected, and we tried almost all categories.
9. Restaurant Firenze
Overall Ratings
4 based on 206 reviews
Italian, French kitchen. Does exist a very long time and is highly rated.
Reviewed By maximixx
My parents and sister love this restaurant. Both my mom and sister wanted to visit this place for their birthdays and we were never dissapointed. We drive about 30 minutes to lunch or dine here and we almost always have to reserve, without a reservation this restaurant is extremely difficult to enter, even on sundays! Whether you order a pizza, pasta, a starter or a main cours, you will never be dissapointed, I tasted multiple courses in the restaurant and I never had anything bad. My favorites are the pizza speciale, the pasta salmon and the pasta carbonara. Their desserts are equally tasty. The service is great and the italian staff is always very kind and understanding. No wonder king Albert and Queen Paolo picked this restaurant when they came to Ghent!
8. Il Fornaccio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 164 reviews
Very close, on walking distance,to the historical center of Ghent, we offer you the best of the delicious Italian cuisine.
Reviewed By Sam_Emma55
Found this place using TA, looked really good. We arrived and they were full (always a good sign) so were told to come back in 15 mins.We were shown to our table and that's where we sat for 30 mins, no menu, no water, no drinks. Our order was eventually taken and we had to wait another 20 mins for just the drinks and bread to turn up. We then waited another 30 mins for food to come out (only arrived after I asked where it was) At no point were we checked on, asked for more drinks ect. We finished our.... food, It wasn't great, it wasn't bad. For the price I expected better in truth. The service really showed its colors when we were asked why we did not finish the wine (there was ligitamiltly a fly in it) she shruged her shoulders and just took it away! no replacement. The service here was terrible, I was made to feel like we had inconvenienced her simply by being there. In short, Id recommend against this place, perhaps we got it on a bad day but as it was to celebrate an anniversary it put a cloud over the evening. If I had the service here I would have just walked out.
7. In bocca 'lupo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Located in the heart of Gent (Patershol)
Reviewed By Darlene3501
This small cosy Italian restaurant is well worth a visit. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious, although the menu is not extensive. My vitello tonnato couldnât have been tastier and the orichette with asparagus was as good as anything you will find in Italy. The service was charming and friendly. A great place for an enjoyable evening.
6. Bari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By HugoColle
The restaurant is small but cosy, staff is very friendly and helpfull. Theres a nice open atmosphere which gives you good feeling, like a family feeling. Waiting times are ok. Drinks come fast, get a bite while waiting, starter was excellent and maindish was very nice, tasty and fresh. You pay for what you get and it was worth it. Place to go back one day.
5. Il Folletto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By travell_a_lot
Authentic home style Italian food. Busy so booking a must a favourite when I am in town. Menu varies only slightly with the season.
4. L'incontro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Fly_in_Ro
We had a nice experience at the restaurant in their previous location and decided to pay them another visit. Bad decision. It seems the management changed too, as the service was below decent expectations: passive-aggressive waiters, long delays, medium-low quality of service. Food was not what we expected, and we tried almost all categories.
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3. Osteria Delicati
Overall Ratings
4 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By Louiseoxf
We chose this restaurant purely because it looked really nice, with a decent menu, as we walked by! It turned out to be a good choice - the ambiance, food & service were all excellent & at a decent price. We sat in the open courtyard at the back, so could enjoy the summer's evening whilst we ate. It's slightly off the tourist route, but well worth looking for.
2. Otium Cucina Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By Michiel D
Located in the heart of Ghent, Otium is the place to be for fine Italian dining while immersed in a great atmosphere. As soon as you walk in, you're welcomed by the lovely staff who will go above and beyond to deliver you the best culinary experience when exploring the wide variety of Italian food, downtown Ghent. Next to the fixed menu staples such as the 'amatriciana estiva' or 'costelle di agnello', Otium serves new suggestions every day, combining the freshest ingredients to deliver an explosion of flavors on your plate. The restaurant offers a range of good wines to pair with each dish, and you don't need to hesitate to ask any recommendations in case you're in doubt: they're always on point. Otium is my go-to Italian restaurant for any occasion, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a night of great conversations and accompanying food.
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1. L'incontro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Fly_in_Ro
We had a nice experience at the restaurant in their previous location and decided to pay them another visit. Bad decision. It seems the management changed too, as the service was below decent expectations: passive-aggressive waiters, long delays, medium-low quality of service. Food was not what we expected, and we tried almost all categories.
