The Netherlands, GhentApril 4, 2022, by Bo Peters

The most popular restaurant in Ghent, Belgium? That must be the Heritage restaurant

The Netherlands, Ghent, April 4, 2022, by Bo Peters

The most popular restaurant in Ghent, Belgium? That must be the Heritage restaurant

One of the newest restaurants in Ghent (opened in 2021), but one of the most popular in the city, that has to be restaurant Heritage. A pearl. Hidden in the historic heart of Ghent, the Patershol: that is where you will find Heritage. It is a restaurant for the gourmets among us, although secretly we all are, right? So go: make that reservation! And thank us later.

Heritage, Ghent

Heritage, Ghent

Restaurant Heritage is run by a 25-year-old (yes, really!) female chef. She originally comes from Germany and after wandering through Peru and France - working in two-star Michelin restaurants - she fell head over heels for the ever-charming Belgium. She opened this restaurant and gave it a Latin American menu; a bull's eye. To be fair: the formal and casual looks of the place are not necessarily typical and a dimmer on the lamps would not be out of place... But it is charming and warm. Even more important: the hospitality is on, the food is delicious and oh-boy the accompanying wines are heavenly. No stress of choice, because you can only choose from one a la carte five-course fish or veggie menu, which changes often. Vegetables and fresh fish are central to Heritage. Here you get the two-point-zero version of enchiladas or dishes like rye fin with fancy vegetables. Believe us: heavenly. The dishes are beautifully prepared and have that little bit extra. 

The staff is professional and friendly, has knowledge of wines and knows exactly how to give guests that exclusive feeling. Big thumbs up. This is what you want when you go for an evening fine dining. The whole experience, that's what counts.

In short: the main reason to eat here? The food at Heritage is simply amazingly good and delicious! So put on your nicest suit (not allowed, not necessary) and make that reservation. Looking at all those glowing reviews, Heritage is such a restaurant on the watch list for a Michelin star. Believe us.