The tasting menu really delivered&mdash;that Jerusalem artichoke and rye dessert was the highlight, clever combo. I went with the wine pairing and it matched surprisingly well, especially with the lighter courses. Service stayed attentive without hovering. Only tiny gripe: pacing felt a bit quick between courses. Still, a solid evening out.

The carbonnade was proper comfort food, deep flavor, beef fell apart. Homemade fries actually crispy, not soggy. Portion was decent for the price.

Stopped in for lunch and shared the smoked salmon salad with North Sea shrimp. Plenty for two, and the shrimp were sweet. Staff didn&#39;t mind our broken Dutch, pretty patient about it. Big terrace outside, dog-friendly too. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something light.

Tandoori lamb was properly tender, not dry at all. Naan came out warm and soft. Place is a bit out of the way from the center, took me 20 mins to walk here. But the food made up for it. Simple spot, nothing fancy, just solid cooking. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The soup of the day was really good and the price felt fair for what you got. I stopped by while waiting for my bus, so it was handy. Portion was decent too, not huge but enough. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by because it&rsquo;s literally a minute from the main square. Building&rsquo;s got that old-school charm, lots of floors and room to sit. Food was fine, nothing crazy. Prices felt normal for Europe. Good spot if you&rsquo;re already in the area and don&rsquo;t wanna walk far.

The interior is really well done&mdash;clean lines with natural wood, feels calm. We had the calamari and fries, both were dangerously good. Eel was solid too. Only letdown were the croquettes, a bit too soft inside for me. Still, a nice spot for a relaxed dinner.

The shrimp croquettes and bouillabaisse were really fresh, full of flavor. Those were the standouts for sure. Service was friendly and quick too. Only thing&mdash;the seating felt a bit cramped, not much room between tables. But the food made up for it. I&#39;d go back for that bouillabaisse alone.

The garlic pizza starter was light and tasty, and my carbonara hit the spot. Nice little find with good food and friendly service.

Solid spot for Italian. Pasta was filling and the staff friendly enough. Gets busy on weekends so don&#39;t expect a quiet dinner. Fine for a casual bite.

Stumbled in by chance, ended up coming back twice. The owner remembers you, which is nice. Dry-aged beer charcuterie is the move here. Good spot for a quick bite if you&#39;re in the area. Place gets busy around noon, but the line moves fast. Worth grabbing a seat at the bar.

The waiter brought out a sparkler on my brother&#39;s dessert for his 50th. Nice touch, honestly. Food was solid too, steak cooked right. Place has a good vibe, not too loud. Maybe a bit pricey for what you get, but for a birthday thing it worked out fine.

Nice wine list to go with the food. Had a solid meal here, staff were friendly enough. Place is clean and right in the old town. 🍷

The burgers here are around 4 euros, which honestly surprised me. I had the classic one and the patty tasted fresh, not frozen. For that price, it&#39;s a solid pick if you&#39;re hungry and don&#39;t want to deal with the tourist spots. Just don&#39;t expect anything fancy.

Great little spot away from the crowds. The owner actually took time to chat and the food felt properly home-cooked. Nice South African wine list too, perfect for a relaxed evening.

Came for brunch, left stuffed. Veggie options were solid, tasted fresh. Staff kept checking in even with the baby making a mess. 👍

Lovely atmosphere and great food. The lobster was plentiful and very tasty. Chateaubriand was one of the best ever and cooked perfectly

Lovely little spot with a cozy interior. The warm roll with young cheese was the highlight for me, so simple but tasty. Chococcino&rsquo;s good too if you&rsquo;re into chocolate. Service was friendly, no complaints.

Booked ahead and it was packed, so that was the right call. The roast duck panaeng curry was rich, though I wished for a bit more fresh veg on the side. Spring rolls were a decent start.

Been coming here for years. Waffle&#39;s still got that crisp outside, soft inside. Nothing fancy, just done right. Place gets busy but it&#39;s worth the wait.

The dark hot chocolate here is seriously good, just sip the milk first so it doesn&rsquo;t water it down too much. Perfect little spot to catch up with friends over a cozy drink ☕️

The lemon and passionfruit gelato really tasted like actual fruit&mdash;properly tart, not that fake candy sweetness. It&#39;s a touch richer and sweeter than what I&#39;d get in Italy, but honestly it hit the spot after walking around all afternoon. I just wish the portion was slightly bigger for the price.

The food was super good and the service was impeccable, very nice staff. We did find the ambient way too warm and the food took a while but it was, overall, a great night with super good food.

Service was quick and the mixed grill was decent, just a bit smaller than I expected. Good spot for a casual catch-up with friends though 👍

The show cooking is the real deal here&mdash;watching them prep everything right at your table was pretty cool. Food was fresh and tasty, staff friendly. Just a heads up, it gets a bit loud when it&#39;s busy.

Decent spot for a quick lunch. Staff was friendly, plenty of seating, and the menu had enough options. Not the coziest, but fine for the price.

Been coming here for a while now, and the apple and sage combo still gets me every time. Staff actually knows their stuff, took a minute to walk me through some of the weirder pairings. Mentioned I was cutting back on sugar and they threw in a piece on the house. Little things like that keep me coming back.

The beer flight was a nice way to try a few Belgian brews without committing to a full pint. Staff knew their stuff and pointed me in the right direction. Hotdog and fries did the job, nothing fancy but decent.

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