In Den Wittenkop

We loved this place. It’s nicer than it appears in the photos. Feels like a local’s place. Quiet. Good attention to detail and very gracious service. I had the fish which was perfectly prepared, albeit a bit traditional (lots of butter). My husband had a pork cheek dish which, as seems to be the case in traditional Flemish cuisine, was in a very rich yummy gravy. We also had a really nice, and well priced, dry French rose. Close to the square but didn’t have that sketchy tourist vibe. Seemed to fill up quickly. Might be worth a reservation.

Absolute delight. Very friendly service. We had two different types of mussels that were great, cheese croquettes and a vegetarian pasta, all were delicious. A great gem of a spot, cozy atmosphere.

Had a great meal on their outdoor patio. Great muscles and the Perch filet was delicious. The tomato salad with little grey shrimp was also surprisingly good. Great service as well.

Terrific, diverse and correct French food at a reasonable price for Bruges. The salmon and chive mashed was a popular choice in our party. The chocolate mousse was divine! Rich. One was thankful for the 15 minute walk back to the hotel. Reservations are essential.

Window shopping restaurant menus near our hotel, we knew as soon as we saw In Den Wittenkop that this was where we wanted to be for dinner. it’s a small side-​street restaurant, but nice and formal looking, in business something like 15 years serving regional West Flanders food.
Our Belgian beers were good, our kaaskroketten cheese croquette appetizers were very nice with great cheese flavor, but then we got to the main event: Fabulous lemon sole with Flemish white asparagus on the side. SO tender, so tasty, as good as any top NY restaurant can do their Dover sole. And the white asparagus, a specialty of the area, was all we expected.
There was no room for dessert. The sole was so memorable, nothing else mattered.
Service was excellent, unhurried and relaxing yet professional. The atmosphere was all that we hoped for. I’d recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Small, personal and special…
We were recommended this place by the folks at Canal Deluxe… and they certainly choose a place for us that had character, good food and a small personal atmosphere. The staff were young but knew and seemed to enjoy their jobs, the manager efficient and had a charm and smile that made for a relaxing evening. My eel main course deserves special praise, piping hot full of flavour and ¹⁰⁄₁₀!
There are oodles of places to eat Flemish food in Bruges, but this place seemed special and not just another tourist place as locals appeared to be there on a Saturday night. Do book as it fills up quickly and do not be put off by it’s fairly central location… this place is the real deal.