Restaurant in Vosselaar, Belgium
Michelin value without the special-occasion budget.
De Farmasie in Vosselaar holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025, making it one of the most accessible entry points to Michelin-validated Modern French cooking in the Antwerp province. At the €€ price point, with a 4.4 Google rating across nearly 400 reviews, it delivers consistent quality without the fine-dining price tag. Book one to three weeks out for weekends.
At the €€ price point, De Farmasie in Vosselaar delivers something that takes real effort to find in Belgium's dining scene: Michelin-recognised Modern French cooking without the three-figure cover charge. The Bib Gourmand, awarded in both 2024 and 2025, is Michelin's specific signal for quality that punches above its price tier. For a first-timer, that consecutive recognition matters. It tells you the kitchen is consistent, not just photogenic on a good night.
Vosselaar sits in the Antwerp province, a small municipality that few restaurant guides would list as a dining destination. That's precisely why De Farmasie registers as a genuine find. You are not paying a city-centre premium, and the room, by all accounts, reflects that smaller-town ease: no theatre of service, no parade of amuse-bouches designed to justify a cover charge. What you get instead is focused Modern French cooking in a setting that doesn't ask you to dress up for it. Think smart-casual, not black tie. A well-ironed shirt and clean trousers will read as entirely appropriate; there is no indication of a formal dress code, and the atmosphere is consistent with a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant that happens to cook at a higher level than its postcode might suggest.
With 386 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars, the crowd verdict lines up with Michelin's. That sample size is meaningful for a venue in a town this size. It suggests repeat visitors and locals who come back, not just one-off pilgrims chasing the Bib Gourmand badge. For a first-timer, this is a useful signal: you are unlikely to arrive on an off night.
De Farmasie sits at Antwerpsesteenweg 223 in Vosselaar, directly on the main road connecting the municipality to Antwerp. If you are driving from Antwerp city, this is a direct route north. For those travelling without a car, Vosselaar has a train connection, though the restaurant's location on a main arterial road makes it more naturally suited to drivers. Plan your arrival accordingly, and if you are combining dinner with an Antwerp evening, factor in the return leg.
The Modern French format at this price tier typically means a short, seasonal menu: two or three starters, a similar run of mains, desserts. The kitchen is unlikely to be running an à la carte of twenty dishes. That focus is a feature, not a limitation. It means the team cooks what they know well, sources tightly, and changes the menu when the product warrants it rather than when marketing demands variety. For a first visit, go without fixed expectations about specific dishes, since the menu will reflect what is in season, and arrive prepared to trust the kitchen's selection.
If you have dietary restrictions, contact the venue directly before booking. No allergy or dietary information is listed in the public record, and at a restaurant running a tight seasonal menu, advance notice gives the kitchen the leading chance to accommodate you. Do not assume flexibility on the night.
Booking at De Farmasie is rated easy, which means you do not need to be refreshing a reservations page at midnight months in advance. That said, consecutive Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025 has a measurable effect on demand. Local regulars and visitors from Antwerp and beyond will have taken notice. For a weekend dinner, booking one to two weeks ahead is a sensible minimum. For a Friday or Saturday during busier periods, push that to three weeks. A midweek booking can likely be secured with shorter notice, making De Farmasie a practical choice if your schedule is flexible.
There is no online booking link in the current record. Check the restaurant's current contact details before planning your visit, and if a booking platform is not available, a direct call or email to the venue will be the route in.
At €€, this is not the venue if your benchmark for a special occasion is a full tasting menu with wine pairing at €150 per head. But if the occasion calls for a genuinely good meal in a relaxed room without the formality of a full fine-dining production, De Farmasie is well-suited. Birthdays, anniversaries, and professional dinners where you want quality food and real conversation without a solemn atmosphere all fit the profile. The Michelin recognition gives it enough credibility to feel like a considered choice rather than a casual fallback, which matters when you are marking something.
De Farmasie occupies a specific and useful gap. Belgium's Michelin-starred circuit runs through venues like Zilte in Antwerp, Hof van Cleve in Kruishoutem, and Boury in Roeselare, all of which operate at €€€€ and require more planning, more budget, and more deliberate effort. De Farmasie sits at the accessible end of the Michelin-validated spectrum. For diners exploring the region who also want to eat well without committing to a full fine-dining budget, it pairs naturally with a visit to Antwerp and venues like Bozar Restaurant in Brussels or L'air du Temps in Liernu as part of a broader Belgian food trip. You can also browse our full Vosselaar restaurants guide, hotels in Vosselaar, bars in Vosselaar, wineries near Vosselaar, and experiences in Vosselaar to plan the full visit. For Modern French cooking further afield, Schanz in Piesport and Sketch in London represent the format at a different scale and price point.
Book De Farmasie if you want Michelin-validated Modern French cooking at a price that does not require a special-occasion budget. The consecutive Bib Gourmand recognition, a 4.4-star average across nearly 400 reviews, and an accessible location near Antwerp make this a practical and genuinely rewarding choice. It is not a destination restaurant in the sense that you would fly in for it, but as a regional anchor for good cooking in an area where serious restaurants tend to charge seriously, it earns its place on the list.
Smart-casual is the right call. There is no formal dress code on record, and the relaxed Bib Gourmand character of the restaurant means you do not need to dress for a full fine-dining occasion. Clean, neat clothes — a shirt and trousers, or equivalent — will fit comfortably. Avoid showing up in gym wear, but equally, do not feel pressure to over-dress for what is, at its core, a well-run neighbourhood-level restaurant in a small Belgian municipality.
No allergy or dietary information is listed publicly for De Farmasie. The Modern French format typically involves a short seasonal menu, which can limit on-the-night flexibility. Contact the restaurant directly before your visit and explain your requirements clearly. Advance notice gives the kitchen the leading chance to accommodate you; do not leave it until you arrive.
Yes, with the right expectations. At €€, De Farmasie won't deliver the full tasting-menu theatre of a €€€€ restaurant, but the consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition means the food quality is there. It suits occasions where good food and a relaxed atmosphere matter more than formal ceremony , birthdays, low-key anniversaries, or a celebratory dinner where you want the conversation to run freely. If you need the full white-tablecloth production, consider stepping up to a venue like Castor or De Jonkman instead.
At the €€ tier with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, De Farmasie represents strong value. The Bib Gourmand is Michelin's explicit marker for good cooking at a non-premium price. A 4.4 Google rating across 386 reviews reinforces that this is consistent rather than occasionally inspired. Compared to the €€€€ Belgian restaurants competing for the same Michelin attention , venues like Cuchara or Boury , De Farmasie asks considerably less of your wallet for a validated dining experience.
Booking difficulty is rated easy, but two consecutive Bib Gourmand awards have raised the restaurant's profile. For a weekend dinner, book one to three weeks in advance. Midweek tables are likely easier to secure on shorter notice. There is no confirmed online booking system in the current record, so contact the restaurant directly to make your reservation. If you are planning around a specific date , a birthday or a trip itinerary , book as soon as the date is confirmed rather than waiting.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Farmasie | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | €€ | — |
| Boury | Michelin 3 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Comme chez Soi | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Castor | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Cuchara | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| De Jonkman | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
How De Farmasie stacks up against the competition.
De Farmasie is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant at the €€ price point, which typically signals a relaxed but considered environment rather than black-tie formality. Neat casual or presentable everyday wear fits the format. Overdressing is unlikely to be wrong, but a suit is not required.
This information is not confirmed in the venue record, so contact De Farmasie directly at Antwerpsesteenweg 223, Vosselaar before booking if dietary requirements are a factor. Bib Gourmand recognition at the €€ level generally reflects kitchens with enough skill to accommodate requests, but policy confirmation from the restaurant itself is the only reliable route.
Yes, if your occasion calls for quality cooking without a triple-digit per-head spend. De Farmasie is not the choice if you want a full tasting menu with wine pairing at €150 or more — for that, look at Boury or Comme chez Soi. But for a meaningful dinner that carries Michelin validation at €€ pricing, it fits occasions where the food matters more than the formality.
At €€ with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand awards in 2024 and 2025, De Farmasie delivers clear value. The Bib Gourmand designation specifically recognises good cooking at a moderate price, so the credential directly answers the value question. For Modern French cooking at this price in Belgium, it is difficult to find a better-validated alternative outside Antwerp's city centre.
Booking is rated as accessible, so you are not competing for seats months out. That said, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in consecutive years draws consistent demand, and weekend tables will fill faster than weekday slots. Booking one to two weeks ahead for weekends is a sensible baseline; midweek visits likely need less lead time.
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