• MadMadamGaëtane • Blog: Food - Hof Van Cleve (Kruishoutem)

Hi mad family!

TGOF! That's Gaëtane on Friday!

This Friday, I'll try to help you start your weekend with a little (or a lottle) food craving! I will talk to you about one of the best restaurants there is in Belgium, Hof van Cleve. Hof van Cleve is located in Kruishoutem, about 30 minutes from Ghent. It has 3 Michelin Stars since 2005 & a score of 19,5/20 in Gault & Millau Guide. Isn't that amazing?

I guess this already makes it clear that this restaurant is in a very high-end price range. So why would you pay all this money to go to a restaurant? Well, it's for sure a special occasion thing to do, but the experience? Amazing! There's no words for it! The first time we went was for my dad's 50th birthday and we went back once a year ever since.

You can choose from three different menus or decide to eat à la carte (choose your courses separately from the menu). We had the menu two times and last time we went we choose a starter, main course and dessert separately. If you choose the 6 or 8 course menu, you get smaller portion of course, because who can finish 8 full plates? We adored both formulas, you definitely have enough to eat, as alongside the menu or dish you order, you also get at least 3 appetizers and go get to choose dessert from a dessert cart even after you had your actual dessert!

The dishes are all described in such a way, you just want to try everything! Everything is so delicious and the presentation is almost too pretty to dig in and eat. Even if there's an ingredient you might not like, everything is so well balanced that everything blends into the most delicious thing you've ever eaten. I love food photography (yes, my camera eats first) and the staff of the restaurant is extremely happy you take the time to photograph their artwork!

Info

Hof Van Cleve

Riemegemstraat 1

9770 Kruishoutem (Belgium)

Closed on sundays, mondays and tuesdayafternoon

Reservation through the official website or by phone.

Prices start from €155 (without wine) for the season menu.

I will insert the pictures here from the last 2 times we went, I don't remember exactly what all the dishes were, but I'm sure the pictures will speak for itself.