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# Gourmet day in Ghent

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[Pierre Mouysset](https://top5gent.be/blog/author/pierre-mouysset)

 Aug 23, 2024 11:26:34 AM

Explore our TOP 5 Ghent, your ultimate guide to discovering the best dining spots in the city. 🌟

Start with [**Asian restaurants**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-best-asian-restaurants-in-ghent), where you can enjoy savory ramen 🍜 and spicy curries .

For a Mediterranean break, savor [**pitas**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-pita-places-ghent) filled with grilled meat and fresh vegetables 🥙.

[**Sushi 🍣**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-sushi-places-1)lovers will find their bliss with a wide variety of rolls, while [**burger**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-places-to-eat-burgers) 🍔enthusiasts can indulge in gourmet creations paired with crispy fries .

[**Vegetarians**](https://top5gent.be/blog/friendly-vegetarian-restaurants-in-gent-0) will appreciate a selection of innovative and balanced dishes that highlight seasonal vegetables 🥗.

![Ghent canal at dusk](https://top5gent.be/hubfs/f68b7d56e4ff2fc96deb43b19c2eec59.jpg)

For a light bite, try the best [**fries in Ghent**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-10-friteries-ghent) 🍟or eat tapas at ours [**food sharing**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-food-sharing-restaurants) restaurants for a convivial experience 🍷.

Finally, [**sweet-tooths**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-places-sweet-tooth)will be delighted by fluffy [**pancakes**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-places-to-eat-pancakes) 🥞, crispy [**waffles**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-places-for-waffles) 🧇, and unique desserts that add a special touch to your day.

## Ready to treat yourself in Ghent?😋

Imagine this: you start your day with a champion’s breakfast in a super [**cozy café.**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-aesthetic-hot-chocolate-bars)

After exploring the city, you indulge in a **delicious meal** at an authentic restaurant. 🤌

In the afternoon, you satisfy your sweet tooth with a treat from a local bakery 🍪 admiring the beautiful [**landmarks**](https://top5gent.be/blog/insta-worthy-places-to-visit-in-ghent) that Ghent shows, and then end your day in style withdinner at a top-notch restaurant. 

That’s our **gourmet tour** of Ghent 🍷

## In choc, start the day with the perfect breakfast!

You will start the day in a **cozy café** ☕ with a breathtaking view of the magnificent Gravensteen Castle **[monument 🏰](https://top5gent.be/blog/5-beautiful-monuments-in-ghent)**.

 

[![4 pictures in choc coffee, Gravensteen Castle ](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/A70A9453-3A39-4539-A372-F606B053A3C2-png.png?width=796&height=796&name=A70A9453-3A39-4539-A372-F606B053A3C2-png.png)](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-aesthetic-hot-chocolate-bars)

In this café, you’ll fall in love with the stunning view outside the window 🌅 while enjoying a warm and **cozy atmosphere** to escape the chilly weather 🌧️. Delight in a cup of **hot chocolate** with unique flavors like Oreo, Speculoos, caramel, and more from [**In Choc**](https://www.inchocgent.be)! 🍫 With so many tempting options, you’ll want to come back and try them all! 

💸 **Price:** 6€ - 7,5€ (varies depending on the flavor)

⏳**Opening hours:** Tuesday to Sunday: from 1:00 am till 6:00 pm - Monday closed 

**📍 Location:**

 

 

## GIGI\_6161, where you’ll find the most delicious pastas and more

We invite you to enjoy lunch at [**Gigi6161**](https://gigi6161.be), located in theheart of Ghent near the [**Vrijdagmarkt.**](https://visit.gent.be/fr/voir-et-faire/joyeuse-entree-sur-le-vrijdagmarkt) 🍝  ![Italian food pizza and pastas ](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Schermafbeelding%202023-06-10%20om%2015.47.15.png?width=332&height=440&name=Schermafbeelding%202023-06-10%20om%2015.47.15.png)

This restaurant offers a fresh take on Italian dining, featuring a **cozy interior** 🕯️ and a menu brimming with authentic dishes.

Indulge in **10 types** of pasta and pizza , complemented by a variety of small bites  to start your meal on a perfect note. ✨

💸 Price: 25€ - 40€  
⏳ Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 18:00 - 23:00  
📞 Phone number: 0468 50 87 03  
✉️ E-mail: info@gigi6161.be  
📍 Location:

 

If you want to se more about **Italian restaurants** in Ghent we let you discover more in the emojis[****🍝🍕🍷🇮🇹****](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-italian-restaurants)

[Book a table](https://gigi6161.be/)

## Indulge in Chambelland: Ghent's Ultimate Artisan Patisserie

To start the afternoon through a rare and unique approach, you can enjoy delicious, healthy products. It was overnight that [**Thomas Teffri-Chambelland👨‍🍳**](https://teffri-chambelland.fr) left everything behind to invest body and soul in this project to **offer you** the very best products🍞🌟.

![chambelland bag on a rock ](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/40CD8458-8BA0-4FD9-97C8-12D472EF5933.jpg?width=1179&height=1416&name=40CD8458-8BA0-4FD9-97C8-12D472EF5933.jpg)

You'll have the opportunity to **indulge** your sweet tooth with a delicious cake 😋.

💸 Price: Pastry 6€

⏳ Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 19:00, Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

📞 Phone number: +32 9 220 99 22

✉️ E-mail: info@chambelland.be

📍Location: 

 

If you want more details about [**Chambelland**](https://www.chambelland.com) or other [**Bakeries in Ghent.**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-bakkeries)

 

## Savor the Taste of Authentic Lebanese Cuisine at Beiruti!

To end the day, we'll take you to this **Lebanese restaurant**, where every bite tells a story🌙🇱🇧.

![Exterior tables of beiruti restaurant ](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Beiruti_International_Restaurant_Gent.jpg.webp?width=1080&height=1080&name=Beiruti_International_Restaurant_Gent.jpg.webp)

If you’re tired of eating **Kefta durum** and industrial hummus with no taste, but still want to appreciate the **pleasure** of Lebanese food, [**Beiruti**](https://www.beiruti.eu/) is THE place you need! 

Located in the **city core**, the place itself should surprise you with its underground floor level and make your eyes shine  while eating on its super-cozy, beautifully decorated **terrace** 🌿.   

💸 Price: 15-40€

⏳ Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 11:30 - 22:00, Sunday: 09:00 - 22:00

📞 Phone number: +[32 9 430 65 85](tel:+3294306585)

📍Location: 

 

If you want more details about [**International Restaurants**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-international-restaurants-in-gent) in Ghent .

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To wrap up your gourmet tour of Ghent, extend your day with a few must-do activities. After indulging in local specialties, explore the fascinating [**museums🖼️**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-museums-to-visit-in-ghent) that showcase the city’s history and culture.

Then, stroll through the [**picturesque streets 🌆**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-picturesque-streets-in-ghent), where the charm of historic architecture blends with Ghent’s lively atmosphere.

Finally don’t miss out on visiting the essential [**second-hand shops 🛍️**](https://top5gent.be/blog/top-5-second-hand-stores-in-gent), where you can find unique fashion pieces to complete your experience.

 

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