Oak
Fine dining restaurant · Ghent ·

Oak

Fine dining restaurant · Ghent ·

Set-menu dining with global flavors and refined wine pairings

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9000, Burgstraat 16, 9000 Gent, Belgium Get directions

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9000, Burgstraat 16, 9000 Gent, Belgium Get directions

+32 9 353 90 50
oakgent.be
@oak_gent

€100+

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"Ready for a whirlwind world tour? Marcelo Ballardin’s Italian-Brazilian roots, his globetrotting past and the international cast of the kitchen team are core to the DNA of this eatery. North Sea clams, Asian flavours or wild manioc roots from the Amazon Forest: the menu has clearly been extremely carefully designed and meticulously crafted. Chef Ballardin aims for simplicity, whilst accepting that this goal may entail a certain degree of complexity. He seeks a subtle balance between crisp acidity and velvety comfort. For example, he enhances quickly seared langoustines in a frothy, powerful sauce crafted from the heads and shells, together with a personal version of chimichurri, made from fregola and mandarins. The delicacy with which each ingredient is underscored bears witness to his creative streak. OAK is happily ensconced in the heart of historic Gent, in a 17C edifice whose elegance is set off by works of art and contemporary decorative fixtures and fittings. A modern culinary approach that aims to provide an “unforgettable experience”." - Michelin Inspector

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Sabyasachi G.

Google
Exquisite, top-tier food and service. From the time that you step in, you feel welcomed and cared for. Each dish was innovative, as expected. The decor in the new building is grand and of refined taste. Just speechless. They’re also very inclusive since we chose the vegetarian menu and didn’t feel like a compromise. The cauliflower dish was out of the world! We’ll be back soon!

Francisco Q.

Google
We went to Oak for my birthday, and it truly became a celebration of flavors and hospitality. A sweet harmony from beginning to end! Outstanding wines, guided by a kind and passionate sommelier, service both: heartfelt and precise. As always, Marcelo keeps innovating, never resting, always refining. A remarkable experience at Oak; we shall return soon

Dazzle

Google
This is a pretty building with a secluded dining environment. The overall pairing of the dishes is refreshing and harmonious, with natural seasoning. I can feel the subtle nuances of flavors from different ingredients. Another point worth mentioning is that the taste of the main ingredients in each dish has been greatly preserved, indicating that the cooking heat is just right. What caught my attention was the main dish's pigeon meat. I really like the taste brought out by this dish, which is very different from other pigeon dishes I have tried. Plus recommend for their wine paring, quite clever.

Inbar C.

Google
The best restaurant in the world! I am in love with their chef with the stuff they r just so good in every measure! Creativity, ingredients, combination, textures.. I find their menu, every menu, surprising in the level of genus. This chef know not only the super accurate way cooking every piece of everything he also know so many products and so many ingredients, his world is so rich I feel richer every time I eat there! their service is also I have to mention unbelievable. Their wine girl (sorry I didn’t ask for her name) is fantastic! I actually never met anyone so passionate like her about wines and that makes her exceptionally professional and exceptionally good matching the wine to the dish/person. So many and much talent in this restaurant! I did 2 and 3 stars including Italy ones, New York ones also, and again, without a second thought, for me they are the best value for money ever. I actually asked for scissors from the waiter and cut 2 stars out of a piece of papers I had in my bag and gave it to their chef. This unbelievable talented guy so humble told me he would give it to the stuff they deserve it. How can u not fall In love. They all deserve it.

Dimitri S.

Google
Excellent place to spend a great evening. Upon entering the restaurant the whole kitchen and staff greets you and welcomes you very warmly into this lovely place. The starters arrive very fast so you can start discovering the meticulously hand made food creations right away. I would recommend to take the pairing wines with the main courses to fully enjoy the experience. They come with a great explanation from the sommelier and some are only available there on the spot and nowhere else. We've enjoyed the whole evening and the desserts were simply amazing! The coffee table which is in a different cozy area was the cherry on the top. Would definitely recommend for food lovers!

Tom R.

Google
Just amazing. Great atmosphere. Nice and cosy sitting. Very nice staff and chef and the best food I ever ate. Take the full menu, full option with all wines!

aymeric S.

Google
Only one thing I can say... I am speechless food was not just great, it was fabulous 👌 The service and people that worked there were more than fabulous 👉 The sommelier was more than great! Everything was awesome!!! + really cool the chef came to the table (aka Marcello, really nice guy) I can keep going but I am really happy about my evening, that's my conclusion 😁

Felix R.

Google
We came with hopeful expectations and left absolutely satisfied. The atmosphere is upscale but not stiff. The service quick and friendly. The flavor combinations and preparation of the dishes were refined yet not overly wild. While I'm proud of being a decent hobby cook, eating here reminded me like few other restaurants about the difference between an amateur and true professionals. Rarely is a humbling experience such as this as enjoyable. Given the obviously higher price range it's not a place we can hope to visit frequently but it was worth every Euro and we'll at least try to make it again some day. Compliments to the staff and the chef.