Olivier Le Petit Bistro
Elisabethbegijnhof - Prinsenhof - Papegaai - Sint-Michiels, Ghent
Restaurant in Ghent, Belgium
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Olivier Le Petit Bistro is a practical Ghent choice when the brief is a relaxed bistro meal rather than a high-spend tasting-menu night. Book it for an easy central dinner; compare LOF or Oak Gent if you want a more defined modern-dining experience.
About Olivier Le Petit Bistro
Olivier Le Petit Bistro is a venue in Ghent.
If you are comparing options in Ghent, also review Oak Gent, LOF, a food affair, along with Gillis and HD Ghent - by Hilde DeVolder Chocolatier.
A Ghent listing
Before planning around Olivier Le Petit Bistro, confirm current cuisine, signature dishes, opening hours, pricing, reservations, seating, special services directly with the venue.
For wider planning, use Our full Ghent restaurants guide alongside other Ghent dining options. Pair it with Our full Ghent hotels guide if the meal is part of a broader city stay.
Planning details
- Location
- Hoogstraat 36, 9000 Gent, Belgium
- Website
- olivierlepetitbistro.com
- Phone
- +32 9 235 40 70
Venue details
Ambiance
Easy-going and elegant, with a cozy atmosphere described as feeling like spring all year round.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Signature Dishes
- Oysters Zeeland creuses with shallot vinaigrette
- Charolais beef tartare
- French onion soup
- Tournedos à la Brabançonne
- Wild sea bass
- Lobster roll
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- LOF, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Gillis, Notable alternative
- a food affair, Asian, €€€
- HD Ghent - by Hilde DeVolder Chocolatier, Notable alternative
- Oak Gent, Modern European, €€€€
Restaurant context
How Olivier Le Petit Bistro compares in Ghent
Choose Olivier Le Petit Bistro when ease matters more than a formal culinary statement. LOF is the clearer modern-cuisine option at €€€, so it makes more sense for diners who want a more structured meal and are comfortable with a higher spend.
Oak Gent sits in the €€€€ Modern European lane, which makes it the more natural splurge. By contrast, Olivier Le Petit Bistro is better framed as a lower-pressure Ghent dinner. a food affair is the better cross-shop for Asian cooking at €€€, not for a bistro mood.
If the outing is dessert-led, HD Ghent - by Hilde DeVolder Chocolatier is the cleaner pick. Gillis is worth checking when availability or location drives the decision, but Olivier Le Petit Bistro remains the more obvious fit for a simple bistro dinner in Ghent.
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Compare Olivier Le Petit Bistro
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier Le Petit Bistro | Ghent | ; | ; | No published awards |
| LOF | Gent | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Gillis | Gent | ; | ; | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #19Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #22 |
| a food affair | Gent | Asian | €€€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| HD Ghent - by Hilde DeVolder Chocolatier | Ghent | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Oak Gent | Gent | Modern European | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3452025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #418We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4392024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are alternatives to Olivier Le Petit Bistro in Ghent?
Other Ghent options to compare include LOF, Oak Gent, Gillis, a food affair, HD Ghent - by Hilde DeVolder Chocolatier.
