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Cuisine of Kortrijk for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Kortrijk Many restaurants of Kortrijk are known outside the country; it would be interesting to every traveler to visit the local eating places. The Table d'Amis fine dining restaurant invites visitors to relax in luxurious atmosphere and enjoy the most popular dishes of Belgian cuisine. In addition to the national food, French specialties are perfectly cooked by chefs here. Prices in the Table d'Amis restaurant are quite high, but visitors still have to book tables for dinner in a few days.
Your active city break in Kortrijk. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Kortrijk is famous for its wonderful parks, so it will be more interesting for active tourists to come here during the warm season. One of the most beautiful places in town is Jardin des … Open
In The Great Wall restaurant you can taste Asian cuisine. This restaurant is especially praised by fans of meat meals; regular customers prefer to order kebab with vegetables and aromatic wines. The Great Wall restaurant closes quite early, at 11:00 pm, but it serves visitors from the early morning.
Those, who are accustomed to rest in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, enjoy the Bistro Balthazar restaurant. You can order national dishes at the most attractive prices there; the restaurant is a perfect place for a family holiday. In summer, the restaurant serves to the outdoor terrace, from which all nearby attractions are clearly visible. The Maison Biemeau restaurant specializes in cooking French cuisine; it pleases both fans of classic dishes and those who want to eat exotic delicacies. One of the main advantages of the place remains a rich selection of French wines, and visitors will easily be able to pick up a drink to every culinary masterpiece. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Kortrijk
1. All important sights of Kortrijk are located near, so it’s recommended to have a walking tour around the city. 2. The most appropriate urban transport is a bus; it runs every day … Open
In the Cesar cafe you can order lovely desserts, fresh coffee and soft drinks. It is very popular among families with children, as young travelers just can’t get past the huge windows shining with beautiful pastries and cakes. The cafe is open from early in the morning; its menu is updated regularly.
City hall in Kortrijk Traveler who can’t imagine vacation without their favorite burgers and fizzy drinks like Paul's Boutique restaurant. The menu has a decent selection of vegetable salads, snacks and cocktails. An unusual place is the Jane's Wine and Dine restaurant serving Caribbean cuisine. Fans of seafood would appreciate its menu. Interesting fish dishes, salads with seafood and original signature dishes are cooked there. You can also complete your order with popular European wines.
Shopping in Kortrijk - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
Popular shoe store Julien aimed at both men and women can be found on one of the main streets of Kortrijk. It offers customers one of the largest assortments of shoes in town, presenting … Open
Everyday local dishes may seem quite simple to many foreign guests. Indeed, they are prepared from products available and familiar to many, but the methods of preparing some traditional dishes are very original. A great example is a classic mushroom omelet, the preparation of which has become a kind of art.
Fountain, Kortrijk To cook this dish one needs to saute champignons on low heat with spices and fresh greens. Egg whites are separated from the yolks and whipped into a thick foam. From the yolks and flour, they prepare special batter, to which some sparkling water is necessarily added. Then all the components are gently mixed and baked in a pan. The taste of this omelet turns out to be fantastic. Small slices of smoked ham are also added to the popular dish. The traditional omelet is available for trying literally in any Kortrijk restaurant.
Guide to Kortrijk sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Kortrijk town is located on the bank of the Lys River. This is just 7 kilometers away from France. This town has been founded by the Romans. At that time Kortrijk was known as Cortoriacum. … Open
The local cuisine is rich in hearty meat dishes. Among the most popular ones is carbonade. Usually, it is cooked from selected beef for at least three hours. Its recipe is also quite interesting: before the start of cooking, the meat is cut into thin slices and thoroughly fried until ready in the pan.
Bridge tower, Kortrijk After that, the meat slices are put in a deep baking form, alternating with fried onions, spices, and fresh greens. The last layer of the dish is bread smeared with mustard. A small amount of beer is added to the meat that should be baked for two hours. Throughout the cooking process, beer must be added all the time so that the liquid level in the dish remains the same. This cooking method allows to make the meat very tender, it literally melts in the mouth.
Family holidays with kids in Kortrijk. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
Arriving in Kortrijk with children, it should be borne in mind that entertainment in the city is mainly aimed at those wishing to spend time quietly. There is a small chance to meet loudly … Open
Well, traditional Kortrijk cuisine cannot be imagined without seafood too. Local chefs masterfully prepare eel, which is usually served with a salad of fresh radish or chicory. Locals consider beer their main traditional drink. More than 500 varieties are produced in Belgium. Some famous breweries are located in the immediate vicinity of the city. Popular beers can be tasted in any local restaurant or bar. Some beers have been brewed for hundreds of years according to unchanged traditions. Especially popular with beer connoisseurs are varieties that first began to brew in local monasteries.
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♥   Restaurant 'Va et Vient' Kortrijk. Type - Market cuisine|Modern French. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Messeyne' Kortrijk. Type - Creative|Modern cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Brasserie César' Kortrijk. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Gust' Kortrijk. Type - Country. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Table d’Amis' Kortrijk. Type - Market cuisine|Modern French|Creative French|French. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Damier' Kortrijk. Type - Modern French. 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bistro Desanto' Kortrijk. Type - Traditional cuisine|Belgian. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Oud Walle' Kortrijk. Type - Market cuisine|Modern French. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bistro' Kortrijk. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'St. Christophe' Kortrijk. Type - Creative French. 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Kortrijk

Lille
One of the most interesting and popular national dishes is carbonate in Flemish. It is made from the tenderest beef, which is stewed in beer for several hours. Another interesting dish is waterzoï. Fillet of fish or poultry is stewed in a special cream sauce; thinly sliced ​​vegetables are served as a garnish. It is also worth to try potjevleesch. This jelly is prepared ... Open »
Gent
Many cooking experts claim that national cuisine of Gent is very similar to French cuisine. Among the dishes that are loved by citizens the majority is made of seafood. The menus of local restaurants offer a wide selection of vegetable dishes, as well as widest choice of alcoholic beverages. Local restaurants are a true gift from heaven for vegetarians. Each institution offers ... Open »
Brugge
You can find cozy pubs and restaurants almost on every street of the city. Speaking of pricing policy in the gastronomic facilities of this place, it is worth noting that all most prestigious and expensive restaurants are located near Burg and Markt Squares. Tourists and students traditionally choose local kiosks called "fricatens", where you can buy everyone’s favorite ... Open »
Oostende
The Le Grillon restaurant specializes in French cuisine treats. Its guests will discover not only a wide choice of dainty dishes on the menu of the eating house but an attractive pricing policy. A dinner of three courses will cost about 30 Euro and the quality of the meal will be the highest. Among house specialities the Le Grillon restaurant offers roast conger eel under ... Open »
Brussels
Of course, we simply cannot fail to mention Brussels sprouts - local chefs prepare it in all possible ways. However, these dishes are considered the prerogative of the tourists; local people prefer to order baked chicory, asparagus and parsnips as vegetable garnishes. The Belgians are also known as big fans of meat dishes. Elite restaurants of the city offer to visitors such ... Open »
Mechelen
At Cosma Restaurant that occupies one of the beautiful historic buildings, you can try modern Belgian and Mediterranean cuisine. Its chefs prepare traditional dishes according to original modern recipes. Here you can try very original versions of many usual treats. Besides a rich menu, an extensive wine list and the best local beers are available to visitors. Diversify ... Open »
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