Restaurant in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
Michelin Plate, strong cellar, easy to book.
d'Oude Schuur holds a Michelin Plate and four consecutive Star Wine List awards — the strongest food-and-wine combination in Sint-Martens-Latem at the €€€ tier. It is a destination meal in a converted farmstead setting outside Ghent, best suited to diners who want traditional cuisine at a documented standard with a cellar to match. Book a week ahead for weekends; midweek is easier.
d'Oude Schuur is the most consistently recognised traditional cuisine table in Sint-Martens-Latem, holding a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 alongside four consecutive Star Wine List awards from 2023 through 2026. At €€€ pricing, it sits at the leading of the local bracket — but the wine program alone makes it worth serious consideration for anyone who cares about what's in the glass as much as what's on the plate. Book here if you want a complete dining experience with demonstrable cellar depth. If you want something more casual or seafood-focused at the same price point, L'homard Bizarre is the alternative to weigh.
Sint-Martens-Latem sits in the Leie region southwest of Ghent — quiet, leafy, and known more for its painters' colony history than its restaurant scene. d'Oude Schuur occupies a setting that matches that register: a converted farmstead building at Baarle-Frankrijkstraat 1, the kind of space where the architecture does the work before any food arrives. The Flemish countryside framing means this is not a city-centre table you drop into on impulse. You come here with intention, and the room rewards that.
The spatial character is the first thing a first-timer notices: thick walls, a sense of enclosure, the way a former agricultural structure holds its proportions even after a renovation. For the explorer-minded diner who wants a meal that connects to a place rather than just a price tier, that physical grounding matters. It puts the food in a context that a polished urban room cannot replicate. The seating format is not confirmed in available data, but venues of this footprint and award profile in Belgium typically offer a mix of table configurations; contact the restaurant directly to request specific seating arrangements for your party size or occasion.
The wine program is the clearest differentiator here. Star Wine List recognition four years running is not a participation award , it signals a list that has been independently audited and found to meet a high standard of selection, range, and pricing transparency. For diners who find the wine list is often the weakest part of a Michelin Plate-level meal, d'Oude Schuur inverts that expectation. The food earns a Michelin Plate; the wine earns separate recognition entirely. That combination is less common than it should be at this level.
Booking difficulty at d'Oude Schuur is rated Easy, which is meaningful context for a Michelin Plate restaurant. You are unlikely to need weeks of lead time, but given the venue's location in a smaller municipality rather than a major city, and its consistent award visibility, booking ahead by at least a week for weekend evenings is sensible. Midweek lunch, if available, is likely the quietest window and the leading entry point for a first visit when you want to take the room in without the noise of a full Friday service. Hours are not confirmed in available data; verify directly before planning travel.
The drive from central Ghent takes roughly 20 minutes, which makes d'Oude Schuur a viable option for a dedicated dinner excursion rather than a spontaneous city-adjacent meal. From Brussels, plan for closer to an hour. If you are building a wider Leie region itinerary, see our full Sint-Martens-Latem restaurants guide for context on the full local dining picture, and our Sint-Martens-Latem hotels guide if you are considering an overnight stay.
At €€€, d'Oude Schuur is priced in the same bracket as Brasserie Latem and Brasserie Boulevard. What you are paying a premium for here, relative to those alternatives, is the wine list depth and the Michelin Plate quality signal. If your priority is the food-to-price ratio without particular interest in the cellar, Brasserie Latem's classic French framing may feel more focused. If you want the full package , room, wine, traditional cuisine at a documented standard , d'Oude Schuur justifies the spend. The Google rating of 4.7 across 275 reviews is a strong consistency indicator at this volume; it suggests the kitchen performs reliably rather than peaking only on special occasions.
For broader Belgian reference points, Vrijmoed in Ghent and Boury in Roeselare represent what higher award tiers look like at greater investment. Hof van Cleve in nearby Kruishoutem is the regional benchmark for serious fine dining. d'Oude Schuur sits comfortably below that tier in price and ambition but above it in wine program credibility compared to most peers at the Michelin Plate level. For traditional cuisine with strong wine credentials elsewhere in Belgium, Cave à Vin & à Manger in Narbonne and Coto de Quevedo Evolución offer international comparison points for the wine-forward traditional dining format.
d'Oude Schuur is the right choice for diners who want a Michelin-acknowledged traditional table outside the city, with a wine list that has been independently validated at a high level. It works well for a special occasion dinner, a dedicated food-and-wine evening from Ghent, or as part of a broader Leie region day. It is less suited to casual drop-ins or large groups without a reservation. Solo diners should note that the farmstead setting and €€€ pricing make this a considered choice rather than a counter-dining destination , the experience is built around the full meal. Explore the wider area with our Sint-Martens-Latem bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide to build a complete itinerary around the visit.
The kitchen focuses on traditional cuisine at a Michelin Plate standard , lean into the kitchen's strengths and ask for the server's recommendation on the current menu. The wine list is independently recognised by Star Wine List, so pair accordingly and treat the wine pairing as a core part of the meal rather than an afterthought.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, but a week's notice for weekend evenings is sensible given the venue's award profile. Midweek slots are likely more available. Confirm hours directly before travelling from Ghent or Brussels.
Menu format is not confirmed in available data. At a Michelin Plate restaurant with this wine list profile, a tasting menu , if offered , is typically the format that leading showcases what the kitchen does. Ask at booking whether one is available.
At €€€ with a Michelin Plate and four Star Wine List awards, it delivers on both food and wine in a way most peers at this price tier do not. If wine matters to you, the value proposition is strong. If you want strictly food-focused value, Brasserie Latem is a fair alternative to consider.
Yes. The farmstead setting, Michelin recognition, and cellar depth make it a credible choice for anniversaries or celebration dinners. Call ahead to flag the occasion , venues of this profile typically accommodate requests for specific tables or small touches.
It is a destination restaurant in a rural-adjacent setting, not a city walk-in. Plan transport in advance, verify hours before you go, and treat the wine list as a feature , the Star Wine List recognition is a genuine signal worth acting on. Budget for a full evening rather than a quick dinner.
At the same €€€ price tier: Brasserie Latem for classic French, L'homard Bizarre for seafood, and Brasserie Boulevard for Belgian. For a step up in ambition, Vrijmoed in Ghent is the nearest reference point. See our full local guide for a complete picture.
The farmstead format and €€€ pricing mean this is not a natural solo counter experience. It is possible, and a 4.7 Google rating suggests a welcoming room, but solo diners who want counter or bar seating interaction should check with the restaurant directly on what configurations are available. Amici may be a more relaxed solo option locally.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| d'Oude Schuur | Star Wine List (2026); Star Wine List (2025); Michelin Plate (2025); Star Wine List (2024); Michelin Plate (2024); Star Wine List (2023) | €€€ | — |
| Brasserie Boulevard | €€€ | — | |
| Brasserie Latem | €€€ | — | |
| L'homard Bizarre | €€€ | — | |
| Amici | — |
How d'Oude Schuur stacks up against the competition.
Ask the server directly — at a Michelin Plate kitchen focused on traditional cuisine, the strongest dishes are usually what the team recommends that day. The wine list has earned Star Wine List recognition four consecutive years (2023–2026), so pairing a bottle with the kitchen's lead recommendation is the clearest way to get full value from the €€€ price point.
A week's notice is a sensible baseline for weekend evenings; midweek slots are likely available with less lead time. Booking difficulty here is rated Easy, which is notable for a Michelin Plate restaurant — you are not competing with the same demand pressure as comparable city-centre tables in Ghent. Still, verify hours directly before you go, as the venue sits outside the city in Sint-Martens-Latem.
Menu format is not confirmed in available data, so call ahead to check what's on offer. If a tasting menu exists at this Michelin Plate level with a four-time Star Wine List cellar behind it, the wine pairing option is where the additional spend pays off most clearly.
At €€€ with a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 plus four Star Wine List awards, it justifies its price tier more thoroughly than most peers in the same bracket. The wine list is the clearest differentiator — if that's not a priority for you, Brasserie Latem covers the classic French angle at a comparable price without the cellar depth.
Yes — the Michelin Plate recognition, the farmstead setting in Sint-Martens-Latem, and a wine list with four years of Star Wine List awards make it a credible anniversary or celebration table. Call ahead to flag the occasion; given the rural-adjacent location, plan transport before you book.
It is a destination restaurant at Baarle-Frankrijkstraat 1 in Sint-Martens-Latem, not a city walk-in — getting there requires planning. Verify current hours before you go, and treat the wine list as part of the experience: four consecutive Star Wine List awards from 2023 to 2026 signal a cellar worth paying attention to.
At the same €€€ tier: Brasserie Latem for classic French, L'homard Bizarre if seafood is the priority, and Brasserie Boulevard for Belgian. If you want to step up in ambition, Amici is the comparison point worth checking. d'Oude Schuur is the only one in this group with both Michelin Plate and Star Wine List credentials, which matters if wine is central to the meal.
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