LOF Restaurant

The atmosphere was refined yet welcoming, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the pigeon—perfectly cooked, tender, and rich in flavor. It's clear the kitchen has mastered this dish, delivering a balance of boldness and finesse. The foie gras was equally impressive: silky, well-seasoned, and served with accompaniments that elevated its richness beautifully. While the desserts didn’t quite reach the same heights as the mains, they were still enjoyable and thoughtfully presented. Given the strength of the savory courses, it's a small note in an otherwise outstanding meal. Highly recommended for those seeking a well-executed fine dining experience with standout ingredients and craftsmanship.

We were the first to arrive but the restaurant quickly filled up. The range of dishes for the tasting menu was great and I loved that there was a half glass option for the wine paring. This restaurant was not my first choice , but I would go back for sure!!

We had the 5 dishes menu with adjusted wines - half a glass - we were very pleased with the quality of food, service and accompanied wines! So Kudos to the sommelier too! Overall recommended - atmosphere could be bit cosier since it is 1 big open dining room

My experience was beyond words. This restaurant represents an art of culinary. Every meal was unique and consisted of one main ingredient combined with additional ingredients, which usually we do not mix. And it was delicious. The presentation was also incredible.

LOF Restaurant in Gent is a true culinary haven! From the moment we entered, we were captivated by the elegant ambiance and friendly staff. The attention to detail in every aspect, from the stylish decor to the impeccable service, sets LOF apart. The menu is a masterpiece of innovation and flavor, showcasing a perfect balance of local ingredients and global influences. Each dish was a work of art, a symphony of tastes that left us in awe. The staff's knowledge and passion for food were evident, making our dining experience not just a meal but a memorable journey. The wine selection complemented the dishes beautifully. LOF is a gem in the heart of Gent, and I can't recommend it highly enough for those seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Looking forward to returning for more culinary delights!

Delicious food presented beautifully and paired with tasteful wines. The staff is friendly and professional. We ordered a full vegan dinner and we could not be happier with the execution of the various dishes. The prices are high but worth it. The restaurant is very well designed.

Went here last weekend on my own, because I was in Ghent on my own and I really love good food. I actually wanted to go to a Michelin-star restaurant but they were fully booked, so I was happy that I could go to LOF. One other thing that made me very happy in advance, was the complete VEGAN menu. I'm a vegetarian, but in my experience it is always a bit complicated to get a vegetarian menu in fine-dining restaurants. I was so excited to eat this vegan menu! I had a wonderful evening at LOF. It's a beautiful restaurant, the personnel is super nice but most important: the food! I loved it so much. I don't know whether it's already Michelin-worthy, but it's not far away. I would recommend to everyone: take the wine-pairing menu. I didn't do it, because I'm not drinking a lot and I didn't want a hangover for the next day ( I mean: six wines .. it's too much for me). I ordered one paired wine with one course and it was amazing! It really gives an extra dimension to the food. If you go, and you're used to drink: do it! For me, the courses went from very good (amuses, first two courses) to exceptional (the last two courses and definitely the treats with the coffee). I'm normally not a real Seitan lover, but wow, this seitan is mouth-watering good. I'm still thinking about the food and the tastes. I won't forget this experience :-). Another good thing: the value for money is super good! I had amuses, bread two times, 6 courses, 2 wines, a coffee and the treats for a little bit more than 100 euro. Yes of course, it is a lot of money. But to place this in perspective: the next day I went to a pub, I ate a burger with fries and a beer, and I paid more than 20 euro. That's 1/5 of the LOF-bill.

Impeccable fine dining experience. Attentive but not overbearing service. They manage to create dishes that combine a diverse and surprising set of ingredients yet make them harmonise perfectly. We didn’t take the full wine pairing option but the ones we had were great tasting and matching without a fail. Same goes for the non-alcoholic pairings. It’s certainly one of the most costly restaurants in Gent but we felt we got our money’s worth.

Advanced food but for this price i expected a bit more. Very nice hotel and atmosphere and good selection of wine. If you have time then you could go for the menu's You can use the parking lots from the hotel then parking is for free. Coffee can be enjoyed in a nice lounge area

I rarely update so soon after first review but my additional experiences make it necessary. Simply put, this place gets it. The food and service are excellent. They have that rare quality of knowing what you need before you need it.

We stayed at the Pillow grand hotel and ate at the Lof, ordered the 6 course meal with wine pairing, the food is exceptional and nice presentation, the wines were paired nicely, and the service is professional. It's pricey but worth it.

Nothing about our visit is worth remembering: 1. Staff: lots of them. If you'd ever seen the Energizer Bunny commercials then you are nearest to their description. Unbelievably smothering and overbearing, very pushy at times (trying to convince you with a 5 minute salespitch to buy their 10USD/microteaspoon of caviar). You get to see all of them at your table while dining. 2. Background music: not much background, losts of loud nervous jazz music 3. Food: we choose the only actual/practical option available, the main 6-course serving (€71, and the whole table has to have the same). We received glamorous names for basically mayonaise-ridden little servings. The "american fillet" was a hollowed-out onion filled with greasy machine-minced meat with lots of mayonaise. The "king-crab" was a bundle of unrecognisable content without a trace of kingcrab and a covering of orange-coloured tasteless mayonaise passing for lobster bisque. The sweetbread was a 3x2x0.5cm piece of meat whose delicate taste was drowned in a pungent sauce and distasting accompaniements. The "spare rib" was 2 pieces of boneless meat (5x4x1cm) covered in a very sugary red "sauce", accompanied by some grated raw carrot. 4. Surroundings: large accoustically dreadfull refectory-style main "room". Furniture: plastic uncovered tabletops, refectory-style lighting. 5. Service: see 1, and what stuck as a sore eye: we had a bottle of wine, and when asking for a refill per glass from the menu the wine was poured in our used glasses. Expensive to boot, within a 500m radius there are lots of better choices to be made.