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Be warned, we were so full afterwards (especially having taken the accompaniments) that all we could do was rest afterwards. We found a quiet spot in an outdoor café – had a few drinks and watched the world go by before exploring the town by night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16034 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16032
The food was simply delicious, the service was excellent, and the surroundings beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant. Our selection was the five-course Menu Romeo & Juliette.
This was also one of the most expensive meals we've ever had, close to €300 for two adults and a child. This price, however, included two decent bottles of wine from the Margaux region, early 90s. We felt that the quality of the food, wine, surroundings and service made this meal well worth the price.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16032 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16023
It was a warm evening so we sat outside watching the horse-drawn carriages coming past. We had the local specialities, my wife had a pan full of mussels and I had Bruges filet steak. We also had the local brewed beer.

The quality of the food was very good and the price was reasonable - three-course dinner, drinks and coffee just under 70 euros for two people.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16023 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16009 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16009 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16006
Above all, the food is delicious and the best example of real Belgium food I experienced anywhere in Bruges. The restaurant is probably best visited in winter when its roaring fire and candle-lit tables offer consolation from the cold.

My advice would be to book for December and then follow your meal with a brief walk to the Markt where you can enjoy a skate on the temporary ice-rink and a comforting mug of warm wine.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16006 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16004 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16004 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14955 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14955 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11174
There's actually a lake right in the center called "Minnewater" meaning Lake of Love in old Flemish. Loads of intimate little bistros and top-end restaurants.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11174 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8058
What attracted us, and I dare say many who choose to visit the restaurant, is that the dishes are cooked using Belgian beer and served with a glass of local beer – or wine if you wish – as an accompaniment.

There is an a la carte menu, however, the set menu – which changes monthly – allows you to have 3, 4 or, at times, 5 courses plus a beer or wine selection for between 46 and 74 euros (extras such as aperitifs, coffee and water not included) per person, which represents very good value for the quality of food you are served.

That food is excellent, inventive and with wonderful mixtures of flavours, very well cooked and marvellously presented.

Inside the restaurant has a kind of smart country cottage (a large country cottage) look to it with a wood-beamed ceiling, brick and plaster walls and wooden furniture, however, the crisp white tablecloths, lovely ironwork chandeliers and large fireplace are more country manor house than country cottage. It is an inviting and attractive interior and the staff all of whom were attentive, informative and very friendly aids this ambience.

The restaurant only seats 60 so booking is essential, you can do this and gain more information about Den Dyver from their website www.dijver.be

I would certainly recommend this restaurant, the food and service are both excellent and the atmosphere convivial and relaxing. My one – very, very slight criticism – was that the gaps between courses were rather long. However, that did allow us to sit back, chat away and enjoy sipping some delicious Belgian beer.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8058 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8057
The decor is simple but elegant—white walls, white linen on the tables, cane chairs, and subdued lighting.The staff were attentive, without being overbearing, and very pleasant.

The restaurant specialises in fish and seafood, the menu includes Lobster Soup, mouth watering Scallops in Herb Butter, Catfish, Eel, Ray and a wonderfully tasty and childishly messy Bouillabaisse. The food is of an excellent quality, well cooked and delicious.

It is more expensive than average at 113 euros for two people (two courses plus one dessert, 2 beers and 2 coffees) however the food and the ambience of the restaurant is well worth the money.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8057