Bistro Refter

We came here to celebrate a birthday. The waiting staff were attentive and efficient at their job! Food was comforting and we liked everything! Highly recommend the seasonal menu. Service was relatively fast compared to Belgian standard.

Just around the corner from Zet’joe and owned by the same family. We enjoyed an excellent dinner here.

Staff are very attentive and friendly. The appetizers were a lovely touch while waiting for our food. The mains were amazing in taste and in looks. Very relaxed atmosphere and made for a wonderful romantic dinner.

A true gem run by the Van Hecke family, where tradition meets craftsmanship. Their take on classic cuisine is both authentic and refined, served with a personal touch that makes every visit memorable. Due to high demand, I highly recommend booking in advance to fully enjoy their warm hospitality and impeccable service.

Always good food, relax ambiance and an amazing wine list. A must go to in Bruges for sure! Hosts Melissa & Louis do their utmost for their clients hence the success over the years of this lovely establishment!

Had the bib gourmand menu and it was surprisingly good. I had the pea mush, fish of the day and creme brulee and my fiance got the seafood chowder, pork dish and chocolate mousse. Everything was really good. We enjoyed this restaurant more than another 1 starred Michelin in Belgium.

Does not belong in the Michelin guide right now. Service below par. Food average. Cost very high. There are many significantly better options in Bruges, particularly Michelin guide options.

The food was wonderful but unfortunately the service did not match. We had about 2 hours to eat before we needed to catch a train back to Brussels which we thought would provide plenty of time for their 3-course pre-fixe meal (the menu is limited to this and a few other a la carte options). The appetizers came out quickly but it took an hour and a half from the time we ordered before we got our main course. Tables that were seated after us also had a long wait but somehow got their dishes before us (the same ones we ordered, mind you). It was incredibly stressful wondering if we needed to leave before the food came in order to be on time at the station. We also had ordered a glass of wine when seated - the empty glass sat at our table for about an hour and never once did anyone come by to ask if we wanted another. We flagged down the manager since our server was busy and told her once the food came we didn't have time for dessert and to bring the check. No apologies, no acknowledgement of how long it took, just handed us the bill and we paid for 3 courses when only able to receive 2.