Publiek

Fine dining restaurant · Ghent

Publiek

Fine dining restaurant · Ghent

Ham 39, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Highlights

At Publiek, a cozy Michelin-starred bistro in Ghent, unpretentious yet inventive veggie-driven dishes take center stage, served with a side of warmth and charm.

Ham 39, 9000 Gent, Belgium Get directions

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€100+

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"Publiek is a one-of-a-kind star restaurant, and its friendly vibe is pivotal to the loft-inspired bistro. The bar even features its old beer pump. The team’s enthusiasm is contagious and the talented chef frequently serves the main course himself. Don’t expect posh, luxury ingredients, because Olly Ceulenaere is a staunch champion of little-known veggies and produce. His intelligent preparations hit the spot every time and he is a past master in the art of unexpected yet felicitous combinations, such as bacon served with celeriac (in cream, crispy and lacquered), or a sauce made out of vegetable peelings which adds just the right amount of bitterness. He juggles with techniques and flavours to exalt familiar ingredients, whose every facet he explores in a fascinating creative quest. The menu changes frequently, in keeping with the chef’s whims and inspiration (different lunch and dinner menu). The sommelier expertly suggests excellent wine-food pairings, featuring traditional and innovative natural wines. Every meal at Publiek is a voyage of discovery." - Michelin Inspector

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Anton

Google

The dining area is modern and doesn't give off the usual snobby Michelin restaurant vibe which I enjoy. The service pace was a bit slow for my liking. The food was great, my favorite was the duck tartare, goodness gracious it was a surprise. Super balanced taste with just the right amount of tarragon and almond throughout to make it enjoyable. The dessert was also a great ending and scrumptious. Totally recommend it!

Ngọc Trịnh Thị Minh

Google

Publiek in Ghent, boasting a Michelin star, delivers an outstanding 7-course menu. The leg of deer is a highlight, cooked to perfection, alongside creative snacks, succulent scallops, and a delightful wine-poached pear dessert with ice cream. The wine pairing is excellent, and the cozy yet elegant ambiance completes a top-tier dining experience.

H L

Google

Everything was delicious - especially enjoyed cod beignets, the asparagus w smoked haddock, the extra lamb course, and the final pork loin. The sourdough bread they give is also very good - fluffy inside with great thick crust. Service is about 2h 15minutes. They give you some house desserts as well - blueberry quinoa crunch, and cinnamon toast were the two favorite. The wine pairing is one glass per course. Close to the train station too. Bathrooms are up a flight of stairs. Overall, very cute vibe and we had a great last meal in Brussels.

Ramin Yahyapour

Google

Last week: memorable dinner at Restaurant Publiek in the wonderful city of Gent, Belgium. 1 Michelin Star, well deserved. Relaxed, laid back style in an unusual location. Food was non pretentious and fun. All dishes were well crafted and an eclectic mix of modern Flemish and international influences. The wine list was not extensive but well sorted. Being still not a fan of orange or natural wines, these were clearly marked to easier neglect them. Pricing was very reasonable. Would certainly go again.

Eiling Lim

Google

It's an atypical one Michelin starred restaurant because this is more like a hippie bistro serving a set menu that doesn't use any posh ingredients but rather vegetables that is rarely known. The dishes are indeed refreshing and they are perfect for this summer. The sommelier also has a vast selection of innovative and natural wines which I probably have never heard in my life. It's indeed a very interesting restaurant and the service is also very good.

Adam Nelson

Google

Incredible dinner in Gent at Publiek. The food is brilliant, inventive, smart and is produced by a kitchen who are clearly at the top of their game. Confident use of brilliant seasonal ingredients. Assured without ever feeling the insecure need that some kitchens do to be 'cheffy' for the sake of being chef-y. Front of house more then did justice to the food in their delivery; everything was perfectly timed and served, despite our best efforts to put them off by lingering over courses irregularly. Great choices of surprising and memorable wines by the glass too. I'm tempted top move to Belgium just to be nearer this restaurant!

Derik

Google

If you want to try the fine cuisine, I recommend the lunch menu here. We were seated on a very spontaneous day. You get outstanding dishes with interesting flavours, preceded by a greeting from the kitchen, home-baked bread and excellent little sweets to say goodbye. It was well worth it and I will try one more course next time.

Dasha P.

Google

The atmosphere is humble and warm. The food and beverages are delicious. I've enjoyed every minute of my almost 4 hour dinner. The experience is worth every cent paid. Thank you! I wish to come again.