BORIS & MAURICE

Verdict

Boris & Maurice has held the Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025; Michelin's marker for exceptional cooking at a price that doesn't require justification. Book here if you want seasonal, produce-led cooking without the €€€€ commitment of Belgium's starred circuit. The booking difficulty is low, which makes this easier to access than comparable-quality addresses elsewhere in the region.

About Boris & Maurice

The farm-to-table format at Boris & Maurice means the kitchen is built around what's available now. In practice, that shapes both what ends up on the plate and how the menu shifts across the year. During the current season, expect the sourcing logic to be most visible; winter root vegetables, preserved ingredients, whatever the Belgian countryside is offering this time of year. The kitchen team, James Vetter, Adriana Osuna, Victor Molina, Sean Agoliati, runs a collaborative structure, which is less common in this price bracket and tends to produce menus with more range than a single-chef operation.

The Antwerpsesteenweg address puts Boris & Maurice in Sint-Amandsberg, a quieter residential stretch northeast of central Ghent. It is not a destination in the tourist-circuit sense, which is likely part of why the quality-to-price ratio holds: lower overhead, a local clientele, a kitchen focused on cooking rather than spectacle. For a food-oriented traveller, that combination is worth the short detour from the city centre.

Two consecutive Bib Gourmands carry specific meaning. Michelin awards the Bib not as a consolation for venues that didn't make the star cut, but as a distinct recognition for value-driven quality. Holding it back-to-back confirms the kitchen is consistent, not lucky. In the Belgian context, where the starred circuit includes addresses like Hof van Cleve in Kruishoutem, Zilte in Antwerp, and Boury in Roeselare, a Bib Gourmand at €€ is a genuinely strong position, you are accessing credentialed cooking without the pricing structure of the three-star tier.

On Takeout and Delivery

Farm-to-table cooking is one of the formats where the gap between dining in and eating off-premise is most pronounced. The sourcing decisions, the plating logic, the seasonal specificity of a dish designed around freshness do not survive a delivery window as well as, say, a bistro burger or a bowl of ramen. At Boris & Maurice, there is no confirmed information about an active takeout or delivery offering. If you are considering off-premise for convenience, treat this as a venue that rewards sitting down. The €€ price point means the in-room experience is already accessible, this is not a case where takeout is a sensible workaround to a high-spend commitment. The practical recommendation: book a table. If you cannot, check directly with the venue about any takeout options, as policies at this level can change seasonally and are not always published.

For food-focused travellers exploring the area, the eat-in format is also where farm-to-table restaurants communicate what they are actually doing, the sourcing decisions are visible in the menu language, the staff know the provenance, the dishes make more sense in context. That context disappears in a takeout container.

Practical Details

Boris & Maurice is located at Antwerpsesteenweg 329, 9040 Gent (Sint-Amandsberg). The price range sits at €€, which in the Belgian dining context typically means a full meal for two with drinks in the €60–€100 range, though exact current prices should be confirmed at time of booking. Hours and direct booking links are not confirmed in our current data; check with the venue directly or via a local reservation platform.

For more options in the area, see our full Sint-Amandsberg restaurants guide, and if you are planning a wider Ghent visit, browse Sint-Amandsberg hotels, bars, and experiences. For farm-to-table comparisons further afield, Au Gré du Vent in Seneffe and BOK Restaurant in Münster offer interesting points of reference in the same cuisine category. Also worth knowing in Sint-Amandsberg: Commotie is a nearby Modern Flemish address worth considering if Boris & Maurice is full.

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FAQ

Is the tasting menu worth it at Boris & Maurice?

• At the €€ price point, the value case for any structured menu format at Boris & Maurice is strong. The Michelin Bib Gourmand specifically recognises value alongside quality, so you are not paying a premium for the credential, it is built into the pricing. Without confirmed details on current menu structure, check directly what format is available, but the price-to-quality ratio is among the leading in the Ghent area for farm-to-table cooking.

Can Boris & Maurice accommodate groups?

• Seat count is not confirmed in our data. For groups larger than four, it is worth calling ahead or emailing the venue directly to confirm capacity and whether a set menu applies for larger parties. Farm-to-table restaurants at this size often have limited flexibility for large groups, so early contact is practical rather than optional.

What should I wear to Boris & Maurice?

• No dress code is published, but the €€ price point, Sint-Amandsberg neighbourhood setting, farm-to-table format point strongly toward smart-casual. This is not a venue where you need a jacket. Clean and considered is enough, the room is about the food, not the formality.

What should I order at Boris & Maurice?

• Specific dishes are not confirmed in our data, with a farm-to-table kitchen the menu shifts with what's seasonal. The standing recommendation: ask the team what came in most recently. With four named chefs running the kitchen, the staff tend to know the sourcing story behind what's on the plate. Follow their lead on the current season's strongest dishes rather than arriving with a fixed target.

Is Boris & Maurice good for a special occasion?

• Yes, with the right expectations. At €€ with a Bib Gourmand, this is a strong special-occasion choice if the occasion calls for quality cooking over ceremony. It is not the right venue if you need white-glove service or a grand room, for that, addresses like Bozar in Brussels or Bartholomeus in Heist are better fits. But for a birthday dinner or anniversary where the food is the point and the bill won't hurt, Boris & Maurice delivers.

Is Boris & Maurice worth the price?

• At €€, yes. The Michelin Bib Gourmand is the most relevant benchmark here, it is specifically awarded to venues where quality is high relative to what you pay. For context, the starred alternatives in the Belgian circuit, Willem Hiele, De Jonkman, Castor, operate at €€€€. Boris & Maurice gives you Michelin-recognised cooking at a fraction of that spend.