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Willem Hiele

4.8 (337) $$$$ $$$$ Belgian, Creative, Local

Description

Summary: A striking brutalist venue with an open kitchen and a strong focus on local produce.

Willem Hiele stands out with a bold brutalist exterior that mirrors its minimalist interior. An open kitchen invites diners to witness the cooking process, while a commitment to local producers shapes each plate. Dishes unfold with a coastal imagination, balancing intensity and restraint, and the menu tells a steady, seasonally driven story. The experience blends architecture, landscape, and thoughtful technique into a memorable dining journey that respects nature and place.

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 43 in Top Restaurants of Europe 2025
Ranked # 44 in Top Restaurants of Europe 2024
Ranked # 68 in Top Restaurants of Europe 2023
Ranked # 150 in Top Restaurants of Europe 2020
Michelin
1 Star 2025
Gault & Millau
3 Toques
3 Toques
3 Toques
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50 Best
Ranked # 62 in the World 2025
Discovery
Ranked # 83 in the World 2024
Falstaff
Recommended

Location

Kapittelstraat 71, 8460 Oudenburg, Belgium

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