Summary: Inventive dishes with a twist.
Nestled in Patershol, Karel de Stoute shines with a young team eager to indulge guests with creative dishes. The atmosphere is intimate, and the service, led by the attentive Lien Vandevelde, is personalized. A passionate kitchen team assists her, each bringing their own flair to explaining the dishes they've crafted with care and creativity. The menu showcases top-quality ingredients transformed inventively, with a hint of the exotic to elevate the flavors. Shiitake duxelles with tarragon and miso add depth to tenderly cooked, flavorful oxtail. A carpaccio of scallops offers a briny garnish, while juicy, barbecued 'Label Rouge' guinea fowl is accompanied by kumquat compote and various textures of celeriac. A beurre blanc, enriched with 'nduja and lemongrass, draws on the poultry's carcass for an elegantly intensified taste. The historic, tranquil terrace adds to the appeal during good weather, making Karel de Stoute a destination for those seeking a unique dining experience in an elegant setting, with a menu as attentive to flavor as it is to presentation.