Commotie — Restaurant in Ghent

We visited a year or two ago as well. Upon arrival I noticed this previous review I wrote didn’t upload correctly. Now, I re read that review and I stand by it. I just want to add: it is even better now, which is hard to believe - I know. I also added more photos from this time. Confusing, I know.

Commotie: what an epic place. Just the setting alone is beyond beautiful. A renovated stand-alone house with an entrance to the right, lighted by a row of candles, leads you through a cute hallway into what I expect used to be a living room. Outside fires are lit to softly light a gorgeous garden, which, looking at the photos online, looks great in summer! The place serves about 32 people at a time, who are meant to arrive at the same moment so the kitchen is able to get things going in orderly fashion. Every seat has a spectacular view of the kitchen, which doubles as bar. If there’s only two of you; a table at the ‘bar’ is what you want. Service is fluid and knowledgeable, the dishes are introduced by the chef himself, as he’s only ever 6 meters away from you at most. Now, the food: Amazing. Bold flavours and astounding presentations, lush colours and minute details. I’m not a chef so I can’t attest to the skill, only the flavour. Nevertheless I can only guess what kind of expertise must have gone into this. All in all: worth any drive there! Lastly: go for the paired wines. The Natural wine selection is extensive and of a high quality, as are the...

Commotie. It was our first time visiting this place. We found out this place via a review (with a very good ending) in one of our favourite magazines. The place is runned by a young couple. A plus point as we do appreciate this personal approach. The restaurant setting is up to the norms of today, nothing more, nothing less. The evening started with a warm welcome, a good glass of wine and bread with a different kind of 'butter': yoghurt, lime and olive oil. Following we received 5 creations to share. Some where extraordinary jummy, some were good. Lovely dessert, unfortunately I had to share it with my girlfriend :) We love sharing good, though we admit that sometimes it can be tricky as well. At the end, you pay maybe a bit too much? On the other hand: experience stands above quantity. There's no one answer to this. In short: quality is very good and it really is 'a...

Indulging in an exquisite fine dining experience in Ghent and its neighboring areas is a delightful affair, and this particular venue is no exception. While it may not be budget-friendly, true food aficionados are urged to set aside funds to savor the tasting menu, should the opportunity arise. The highlight of our culinary escapade was, without a doubt, the signature dish, which added a perfect finishing touch to our overall experience. Our hosts for the evening, chef Thomas and sommelier Lara, were exceptionally welcoming and attentive, ensuring our satisfaction with every aspect of the meal. We extend our gratitude and eagerly anticipate...