Het Bestek — Restaurant in Mechelen

Beautifully decorated and cosy restaurant. It was on my list to visit for a while, and it’s too bad I waited so long, because it was quite a discovery. I had the meat/fish chef’s menu and it was excellent. Plenty of vegetables were included, the fish and the meat were both so tender, and some tasty sauces to boot. The cheese plate as dessert was also very good. Service was fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and even did the courtesy of translating everything in English for our American friend. Will...

We came on a Thursday evening and sadly were the only people there which is a real shame for them as it was honestly some of the finest food I have eaten in a long time. I loved the chef’s choice menu idea - really interesting takes on ingredients I knew along with a whole bunch of things I’d never met before. I would be a regular if I lived near here. Treat yourself and go if...

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The interior is beautiful, combining the old with the new, and there is a little patio in the back for outdoor seating. Food was lovely. A bit hard to describe, maybe modern Belgian fusion? Lots of different flavours and textures, every dish brought something unexpected and delicious. Impeccable...