Hof van Cleve
Fine dining restaurant · Oudenaarde ·
Refined Belgian cuisine, farmstead origins, three Michelin stars
Refined Belgian cuisine, farmstead origins, three Michelin stars
"Floris Van Der Veken is following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Goossens. He has taken over this elegant welcoming farmstead and culinary landmark, whose codes he continues to uphold. As attentive as ever, Serge Sierens seamlessly supervises the front of house. A quick glance at the menus reveals the importance given to the ingredient. Corrèze lamb rules supreme in raviolis or in a medium rare saddle of lamb coated in a powerful meaty jus. This last-minute approach to dining demands painstaking attention, phenomenal knowhow and a scattering of international notes. The kitchen team attaches equal importance to a lowly leek or a noble turbot. Save room for afters, because the dessert trolley remains a highlight of this venerable establishment. It is also a pleasure to witness chef Van Der Veken’s quest for his own culinary identity." - Michelin Inspector
"Hof van Cleve - Floris Van Der Veken in Kruishoutem is a widely respected restaurant. And now, Floris Van Der Veken has taken over the restaurant of his mentor Peter Goossens and opened up a new chapter in the already rich history of the establishment. A successful transition, since the restaurant is directly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars. In his dishes, Floris Van Der Veken continues as always to celebrate products at their highest level, be it leeks or turbot. And though the style of the restaurant endures, for example with à la minute preparations and a measured use of exotic flavors, the Inspectors find it fascinating to follow Van Der Veken in the development of his own culinary identity." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"A widely respected institution entering a new chapter, this restaurant has been taken over by Floris Van Der Veken from his mentor Peter Goossens and is directly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars; dishes celebrate products at their highest level—be it leeks or turbot—while the enduring style favors à la minute preparations and a measured use of exotic flavors, and our Inspectors find it fascinating to follow Van Der Veken as he develops his own culinary identity." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Continuing to be recommended with Three MICHELIN Stars for unique cuisine, this table confirms chef Peter Goossens as an exceptional talent; attached to the classic repertoire yet marked by an inspired creative touch, it offers a special dining experience and a singular set of trademark dishes." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Hof Van Cleve is listed at the The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2023 as rank 52." - The World's 50 Best Restaurants