Restaurant in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
Reliable Michelin-recognised French table, easy to book.
Brasserie Latem holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025, making it the most credentialed Classic French option in Sint-Martens-Latem at the €€€ tier. Bookings are easy to secure, and the format suits a relaxed weekend lunch or a low-key special occasion. A 4.4 Google score from 403 reviews confirms consistent quality.
If you are looking for a reliable classic French table in Sint-Martens-Latem that holds a Michelin Plate for the second consecutive year (2024 and 2025), Brasserie Latem is a strong option. It suits couples marking a quiet anniversary, food-focused visitors exploring the Leie region, and anyone who wants a polished French brasserie format without the booking pressure of a starred room. At the €€€ price tier, this is a considered spend but not an extreme one for the quality signal the award represents.
Sint-Martens-Latem is a small, prosperous village on the Leie river west of Ghent, historically associated with Flemish painters and a quiet, moneyed calm. Brasserie Latem sits on Kortrijksesteenweg, the main artery through the village. The physical address places it in a corridor well-served by car but less direct on foot. That context matters: this is a destination you drive to, and the dining room is shaped accordingly. Classic French brasserie spaces tend toward upright seating, white linen, and a rhythm that allows lingering. Expect a room scaled for groups and couples rather than solo counter seating, though nothing in the available data confirms specific seat count.
The cuisine type is Classic French, a category that in Belgium typically means well-executed fundamentals: precise sauces, quality proteins, and a menu that respects the canon without chasing novelty. Two consecutive Michelin Plates signal that the kitchen is meeting a consistent standard of cooking quality, even without a star. For context, a Michelin Plate denotes good cooking — it is a positive credential, not a consolation; many excellent everyday restaurants hold this recognition over starred rooms nearby.
For weekend and brunch-format visits, classic French brasseries in this tier tend to run a more accessible lunch menu alongside the full evening offer. The format rewards a long Saturday lunch: a glass of wine, a proper main, time to settle. If that cadence appeals to you more than a quick weekday dinner, Brasserie Latem is well-positioned for it. The Google rating of 4.4 across 403 reviews suggests consistent positive feedback at scale, which for a village restaurant is a meaningful signal of repeat local custom.
No specific signature dishes are available in the data, so ordering guidance below is framed around what the cuisine type and award tier reliably deliver. For more on what to order, see the FAQ section.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means you do not need to plan weeks ahead. For a weekend lunch, booking two to four days in advance is a sensible precaution rather than a strict requirement. No phone number or website is published in the available data, so the leading approach is to search directly for the restaurant's current contact details or use a local booking platform. There is no dress code on record, but at the €€€ tier in a Michelin-recognised French brasserie, smart casual is the safe default: avoid sportswear, but a jacket is not expected.
For visitors combining dinner with a wider Sint-Martens-Latem trip, the full Sint-Martens-Latem restaurants guide covers the local dining scene. The Sint-Martens-Latem hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide are useful for building a full visit.
Belgium's East Flanders dining circuit is competitive at this price tier. For reference points further afield: Hof van Cleve in Kruishoutem sets the ceiling for the region, while Boury in Roeselare and Zilte in Antwerp anchor the starred tier in the broader West Flanders and Antwerp corridors. For Classic French elsewhere in Europe, Waterside Inn in Bray and Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel represent the upper range of the format. Brasserie Latem operates well below that ceiling in both ambition and price, which is the point: it is a well-credentialed local option, not a pilgrimage destination. Willem Hiele in Oudenburg, Bartholomeus in Heist, and Castor in Beveren offer further comparison points for day-trip dining in the wider region. In Brussels, Bozar Restaurant operates a similarly polished format at a higher profile.
Book Brasserie Latem if you want a dependable Michelin-recognised French table in a quiet Flemish village, with easy reservations and a format that works well for a relaxed weekend lunch. It is not the most ambitious room in the region, but two consecutive Michelin Plates and a 4.4 Google score across more than 400 reviews confirm it is doing the fundamentals well. If you want higher culinary ambition at a similar or greater price, route north to a starred room. If you want exactly this format at this quality level, Brasserie Latem delivers it consistently.
No specific menu data is available, but a Michelin Plate-level Classic French brasserie reliably executes foundational dishes well: think properly reduced sauces, well-sourced proteins, and technique-forward starters. Order whatever the kitchen presents as its daily special or the most traditionally French option on the menu. Avoid ordering the most overtly modern dish if you are here for the classic format.
No tasting menu data is confirmed for this venue. At the €€€ tier with a Michelin Plate, a set menu or menu du jour is likely available and usually represents better value than ordering à la carte. Confirm directly when booking.
The closest local alternatives at the same €€€ tier are Brasserie Boulevard (Belgian), d'Oude Schuur (Traditional Cuisine), and L'homard Bizarre (Seafood). If you want Italian in the village, Amici is worth checking. For the full picture, see our Sint-Martens-Latem restaurants guide.
No formal dress code is confirmed. Smart casual is appropriate at this price point and award level. A jacket is not required, but trainers and shorts would be out of place in a Michelin-recognised French room.
At €€€ with a Michelin Plate for two consecutive years and a 4.4 Google score from over 400 reviews, the value case is solid for a special occasion or deliberate weekend meal. It is not a budget option, but the credential level supports the spend if Classic French cooking is what you are after.
No bar seating data is confirmed. Classic French brasseries in Belgium at this tier sometimes have a bar area, but it is not a primary format. Contact the venue directly if bar dining is your preference.
Yes, with caveats on group size. A Michelin Plate French brasserie in a quiet village is well-suited for anniversaries, small celebrations, or a meaningful meal with someone you want to impress. It is a considered choice, not a flashy one. For a very large group or a party atmosphere, it is probably not the right format.
Possible but not optimised for it. Classic French brasseries in Belgium are primarily designed for table dining for two or more. If solo dining is your plan, call ahead to confirm seating options. The Sint-Martens-Latem bars guide may offer better solo-friendly options in the village.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Latem | Classic French | €€€ | Easy |
| Brasserie Boulevard | Belgian | €€€ | Unknown |
| d'Oude Schuur | Traditional Cuisine | €€€ | Unknown |
| L'homard Bizarre | Seafood | €€€ | Unknown |
| Amici | Unknown |
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Menu specifics are not publicly confirmed, but at a Michelin Plate classic French brasserie in this price tier (€€€), the reliable call is typically the protein-led main with sauce work — the kind of technically precise cooking that earns sustained Michelin recognition. Ask the front-of-house for their current signature when booking; staff at venues holding consecutive Michelin Plates are usually forthcoming with recommendations.
Whether a tasting menu is offered is not confirmed in available venue data. If the option exists at €€€ pricing, it would be worth taking for a special occasion given the two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024, 2025) — that kind of consistency suggests the kitchen performs reliably across a full sequence. For a casual weekday meal, an à la carte format is likely the better fit.
Within Sint-Martens-Latem and the immediate Leie area, d'Oude Schuur and Brasserie Boulevard are the closest reference points at comparable price tiers. L'homard Bizarre is worth considering if seafood is a priority. Amici is a lower-formality option if you want to step back from the classic French format entirely. Brasserie Latem is the clearest choice if Michelin recognition and French fundamentals are specifically what you are after.
Dress code is not specified in venue data, but a Michelin Plate brasserie at €€€ in a prosperous Flemish village like Sint-Martens-Latem typically expects neat, put-together clothing. Jeans are usually acceptable if well-fitted; trainers and sportswear are a reasonable risk. When in doubt, dress as you would for a quality city restaurant.
At €€€, Brasserie Latem sits at a serious mid-to-upper price point, and two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) confirm the kitchen is doing something right at that level. For East Flanders, this is competitive pricing for Michelin-recognised classic French cooking. If you want technical precision without the commitment of a Michelin-starred room nearby, the value case holds — particularly for weekend lunch.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in venue data. Classic French brasseries in Belgium at this price tier occasionally offer counter or bar service, but it is not a format you can assume. check the venue's official channels before arriving with that expectation.
Yes — a two-year Michelin Plate record and classic French format at €€€ makes this a credible choice for a birthday, anniversary, or client dinner. Sint-Martens-Latem's quiet, prosperous setting adds to the occasion feel. Booking is rated Easy, so you are not fighting for a table weeks out the way you would at a starred venue in Ghent.
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