Kruidtuin
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Core concept and our values
Restaurant Kruidtuin is located at Kortrijksesteenweg 27 in Ghent, just outside the bustling city center yet within walking distance. As the name suggests, something grows here, both literally and figuratively. Behind the restaurant, a beautiful garden stretches out, which, together with the warm, cozy interior, creates an atmosphere of peace and connection — a welcome respite from the urban hustle and bustle. The location is deliberately accessible: there is ample parking nearby, and the restaurant is situated just outside Ghent's low-emission zone. Kruidtuin is a place where you can catch your breath, surrounded by honest food and genuine hospitality.
Special offering and specialities
Kruidtuin's cuisine is light, seasonal, and rooted in the offerings of local growers and organic farmers. Meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes alternate depending on what nature and suppliers have to offer at that moment — a menu that never stands still. This dynamism is not a whim, but a conscious choice: by working on a small scale and changing rapidly, the kitchen remains honest and close to the source. The drinks menu reflects the same philosophy, with a careful selection of organic and natural wines — ranging from accessible and friendly to surprising and distinctive — complemented by Belgian beers, aperitifs, digestifs, and non-alcoholic alternatives. Kruidtuin works with a fixed menu for both lunch and dinner: a three- or four-course lunch starting at 49 euros and a five-course dinner at 79 euros.
Impact on the gastronomic ecosystem
Kruidtuin occupies a modest yet meaningful place within Ghent's gastronomic landscape. By consistently choosing local produce and organic producers, the restaurant supports a network of small, committed suppliers who nourish the region with care and craftsmanship. The seasonal nature of the menu ensures that what arrives at the table is truly at its best—not what is most available or cheapest, but what possesses the most flavor and integrity at that moment. These choices are not a marketing ploy, but the daily practice of a kitchen that takes its responsibility seriously. Kruidtuin is therefore more than a restaurant: it is a link in a broader movement towards a fairer and tastier food system.
Partnerships and collaborations
Kruidtuin's menu constantly changes with the offerings of regular suppliers and organic farmers from the region — a method that places transparency and seasonality at the heart of the kitchen. The relationship with the producers determines what ends up on the table every day. Guests with specific requirements, such as vegetarians or pregnant women, are invited to mention this when making a reservation so that a tailored menu is possible. This personal attention is fitting for a restaurant that views hospitality not as a service, but as an attitude. Kruidtuin remains true to its signature: light, local, and alive with the seasons.
Kortrijksesteenweg 27, 9000 Gent, Belgium
https://www.kruidtuingent.be
@kruidtuin_gent
Dinsdag tot zaterdag: Lunch 12:00-15:30, Diner 19:00-23:45. Gesloten op zondag, maandag en donderdag. Paasverlof: dinsdag 14 tot zaterdag 18 april. Uitzonderlijk open op donderdag 30 april. Gesloten op vrijdag 1 en zaterdag 2 mei. Zomerverlof: maandag 17 augustus tot zaterdag 5 september.
