Neo — Restaurant in Ghent

A pretentious owner and a student waitress that could hardly open a wine bottle and hard to spot anything edible (1/2 cherry tomato, some bits of figue and a skimpy bit of mozzarella) on the –only good thing: tasty– crust, that alas, was served a bit to cold.. Despite having made a reservation I wasn't even allowed inside the restaurant at arrival and sent across the street by the owner to the Salon coffee bar. The seats there are unbearable uncomfortable and a table can accommodate one pizza (difficult to dine with two). They didn't have the wine I asked (which was more expensive there than at the Neo) and the water (served from a cheap brand litre bottle) tasted like the dishwasher. The door was open al the time and closed only after complaint, appreciated by the other clients seated next to me. The bright lights and atmosphere are in the order of a student restaurant with only the sound of a humming fridge. The owner visited shortly. She wasn't interested in the seated clients and didn't ask if things were ok but was there only to make a loud phone call inside the restaurant. The waitress did her best and lighted some candles after asking for it. After paying I had to ask for the bill that stated "take-out". A never again experience in this...

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. The cosy and beautifully decorated interior makes you feel right at home. The ambiance and colours are warm and inviting, with just the right lighting and charming details of the old building.

However, the real star here is the food. The pizza is nothing short of spectacular: thin, crispy crust and toppings that are fresh and bursting with flavor. The ingredients taste top-notch, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish.

The staff was friendly and attentive. We quickly picked our food up since we ordered take away this time.

There will be more visits in the near future, and we might even install a bi-weekly tradition to go there.

Perfect detail is the pizza “Hawaii special” which can be bought...

Dined at this amazing spot in the first week of opening and already these guys whip up one of the best pizzas in town.

Going from the ingredients that are of an unbelievable high quality, to the dough that rests for 48 hours and has a taste and feel like no other, to the wine and beer selection... Neo aims for and achieves absolute excellence.

The interior is warm, cosy and oh so inviting. A small selection of tables not only guarantees that stellar quality but a small intimate atmosphere that is unmatched in the city. Not unimportant the music was on point the entire night.

Lastly the overall service and energy between the fine people of Neo is an example to others. I can't recommend this this...