Oud Handbogenhof
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Jennifer S. • 4 reviews
May 10, 2024
9.5/10Absolutely adorable and delicious. Each bite was incredible
Frank F. • 1 review
December 26, 2023
10/10Practically perfect in every way. Rustic decor and food, large portions, reasonable prices. Just a few minute walk from the center of Bruges, and the crowds were gone. Loved every minute of our dinner here.
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Thibault M. • 11 reviews
December 2, 2023
10/10We booked for three people for an evening. The restaurant is off the beaten path and does not disappoint. It is nicely decorated, service is lovely and the food was great ! We will definitely come back there for our next visit to Bruges.
John B. • 1 review
October 22, 2023
10/10This restaurant had a lovely ambience, first class hosting and excellent food. Seemed truly authentici n a lovely setting. For visitors, would highly recommend.
Julia W. • 1 review
August 15, 2023
9/10This charming restaurant offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. The welcome is warm and sincere and the service friendly and attentive. The varied menu offers something for everyone - although vegetarian options are limited, as they are throughout the city. We loved the cheese and shrimp croquettes, the fresh bread served in a paper bag, and the crème brulée. The house wine was also very good, as was the coffee. Prices are a bit steep but you are paying for a uniquely personal service as much as the food. We would definitely recommend for a quiet, intimate experience.
Adrian W. • 2 reviews
July 25, 2023
6/10The food was delicious. However, this was almost entirely ruined by the complete lack of ambience and atmosphere. What a shame. Could have been stunning - but wouldn’t go back.
Rachel U. • 15 reviews
June 3, 2023
5.5/10Good food but absolutely no atmosphere. There was more noise in the mortuary. Service ok, but nothing special. I can think of many other places in Bruges I would rather visit. Sorry but it's our first and last visit
Oud Handbogenhof • Owner
The service was good but you gave a 4 ?? I can think of many other reviews , anyway thank you for your visit .
Yves D. • 1 review
April 16, 2023
10/10We loved the food and ambiance.We were welcomed Canadians by the owners and had a beautiful evening... Great value for the cost...Family run restaurant with limited seating so book early!
Dave D. • 2 reviews
February 25, 2023
9.5/10My first time back in nearly 20 yes.... still the same excellent food and ambience... can definitely recommend ....,............. .....,.......
Eric G. • 3 reviews
February 12, 2023
10/10Fantastic little restaurant. Lovely ambience and very attentive. The food was delicious, felt like we were eating mum’s cooking. Catered brilliantly for our children too.
David E. • 4 reviews
December 2, 2022
10/10Great traditional Flemish food. Warm, friendly and historic ambience. A great welcome to Brugge
Nick R. • 2 reviews
November 26, 2022
8/10The restaurant is as it says, with a very old school interior. Lovely homemade food and friendly service made it a very enjoyable evening ????
Simon J. • 1 review
November 5, 2022
10/10We really enjoyed the ambience and service. The food was fresh , home prepared and delicious. The owners were delightful as was the building and the restaurant. Open fire an extra treat.
Simon Q. • 5 reviews
October 2, 2022
10/10Great local restaurant, 400 yr old dinning room with super homely feel. Good beer and very filling main courses. A 10 minute walk from main square.
Owen P. • 1 review
September 17, 2022
10/10Wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Bruges. The owners were wonderful and the space is small and beautiful. The food was great and really felt like an authentic experience.
Mihai I. • 3 reviews
August 21, 2022
10/10The food was really good. The host was very nice and service was impeccable. Liked also the atmosphere.
Franz B. • 1 review
August 8, 2022
9.5/10Found on TripAdvisor and did not disappoint. Very cute and down to earth place. The prices are stiff, but the quality it great. Garden chairs weren't that comfortable or stylish, but that did not bear down heavily in the rating.
Viv V. • 1 review
May 31, 2022
10/10It was a great experience on our first night in Bruges. The dining area was cosy and welcoming. We had a three course meal a la carte, the food was of excellent quality. Definitely recommend for an authentic local dining experience.
Laura B. • 5 reviews
May 13, 2022
9.5/10Beautiful small restaurant with fantastic seasonal and traditional food, the server was lovely but there was only one of her so she was kept extremely busy! Even with booking in advance we were there over an hour before we got any food, so not the place to go if you're in a hurry, but it was so delicious and the setting was so lovely we didn't mind at all!
Geoff l. • 4 reviews
April 30, 2022
9.5/10perfect relaxed atmosphere. friendly service and tasty good value food. we would go back.
Chris C. • 2 reviews
April 30, 2022
9.5/10We were a party of 6 and we all really enjoyed the food. You are treated like a guest in the home. The ambience was perfect with a crackling log fire and varied background music.
Neil M. • 2 reviews
April 22, 2022
8/10Small intimate family restaurant in a traditional building slightly away from the touristy centre. Excellent food prepared with care and real depth of flavour. Friendly service even if the one waitress was a little rushed off her feet at times
Tom R. • 1 review
December 29, 2021
10/10Great and generous local cuisine, fast service. The place is cosy and with only 7 tables, intimate and not overcrowded, and the owner took good care of us.
Joz M. • 1 review
December 28, 2021
5.5/10Rather basic but correct dishes, a bit expensive for what you get. Long waiting time and only one waiter who worked hard but was clearly understaffed. The creme brûlée was not worth ordening.
Stéphane V. • 1 review
August 15, 2021
10/10Food was delicious. It was so pleasant and welcoming. Don't hesitate to come here.
Paul W. • 6 reviews
July 30, 2021
10/10This is a great family run restaurant, to which I have been a few times. Everytime food is great, and service impeccable. The ambiance is quiet and relaxing. A great choice for good conversation with friends while enjoying good Belgian food.
Sarah d. • 2 reviews
October 19, 2019
10/10We arrived at this little restaurant quite a bit early for our booking but we were welcomed in and seated at our table. The decor was delightfully vintage and with a very warm atmosphere. We were six in our party and most of us chose the special dish of either chicken meatballs in a delicious white sauce or a ham wrapped chicory (endive) in a cheese sauce. All dishes served with fries and salad. Onion soup as a starter was absolutely divine. We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience here of which the food played a key role. I would love to return here as it was off the beaten tourist track and just lovely.
Robyn Q. • 4 reviews
October 4, 2019
10/10Good food, friendly and prompt service. A neighborhood gem.
- -. • 1 review
June 9, 2019
10/10Adorable, authentic restaurant that is off the beaten path. The food was delicious—we had the ribs and the chicken. The portions are quite plentiful. Service was exemplary.
- -. • 1 review
June 8, 2019
10/10A very cool local experience at this quaint place a few minutes walk off the beaten track away from the main tourist area. Food was delicious and authentic, service was great and a good price.
Haifeng l. • 17 reviews
June 9, 2019
9.5/10Lovely restaurant, the Flemish style asparagus was very very tasty, and the Flemish beef stew was delicious for a Chinese like me, cause it tastes very close to Chinese beef stew. Will be back to the restaurant next time in Bruges.
- -. • 3 reviews
May 11, 2019
4/10The food was not bad, but service so and so, the waitress had preference for everyone just not for us, I don't know why, maybe because we had a child 3 years old (we booked the table for 2 adults + 1 child) and used English, not Dutch
Oud Handbogenhof • Owner
Dear sir , madam the food was not bad but you gave a 4 ???? Lucky you did not eat bad !!
- -. • 1 review
April 15, 2019
10/10White asparagus was sublime, and the ribs divine (but huge so not for those with a smaller appetite!) What an amazing job this husband and wife team do ...and just the two of them. Highly recommended for both food and ambience.
- -. • 1 review
March 25, 2019
10/10Out of the way and a 15 minute walk from our hotel, but really worth it. Good food, good service and reasonably quiet. If you like your restaurants big and noisy then this isn't for you. There are only a few tables, so at busy times it would be a good idea to book in advance.
Pierre J. • 4 reviews
March 9, 2019
10/10Simple and awesome food ! Very authentic.
Maxence B. • 51 reviews
March 2, 2019
10/10Wonderful, authentic place for a great Belgian dinner!
Paul W. • 6 reviews
March 2, 2019
10/10Despite living in and around Bruges all my life, it was thanks to Forks we discovered this wonderful historic restaurant for the first time. Loved the food and the atmosphere and good service. Will definitely be coming back.
- -. • 1 review
November 10, 2018
10/10Excellent evening. Would recommend. Proper Flemmish setting and menu. We had a wonderful time
- -. • 1 review
October 29, 2018
10/10Very delicious food, traditional but not old fashioned. The dining atmosphere in the old building was very nice, too. There were only two tables of guests for a Monday evening, but the service was warm-hearted yet not too much of being annoying!
- -. • 1 review
October 22, 2018
10/10This was the most authentic meal we had in Bruges. The atmosphere is quirky but relaxing and the food was first rate. Recommended.
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