★★ Michelin€€€€French, Modern Cuisine
A wind of enthusiasm heralds Thijs Vervloet’s return to Tongerlo. This former doctor’s home has been entirely refurbished with alfresco dining in the garden and five deluxe guestrooms. Luxury is the bedrock of the high-end establishment from its Gallic poise and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior in light to the cosily intimate drapes and made-to-measure porcelain tableware by Pieter Stockmans! A champion of the ingredient, Vervloet’s culinary signature seeks to place his classical background and training at the service of a demanding score underpinned by sensitivity and know-how
★ Michelin€€€Creative French
Peter Vangenechten has made the peaceful country village of Bel a landmark of Belgium’s fine dining landscape. The chef learned the trade in top establishments before returning to his roots and entirely reworking the former stables of a farmstead. Bare timbers support the tall roof, while the elegant interior paints a cosy picture. The idyllic scene is set for chef Vangenechten to work his magic on regional produce, adding international notes, creative side dishes and a playful mixture of textures that enhances and underscores the main ingredient. He savvily blends classic and international in
★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine
Welcome to De Pastorie, 2.0, a 17C edifice whose period cachet has been savvily preserved in the wake of a top-to-toe makeover. The restaurant, dripping in high-class mod cons, is now the epitome of warm stylish urbanity. The landscaped manicured garden and leafy terrace are deservedly the pride and joy of this restaurant. Seasoned chef Carl Wens and his son Wout roll out a lineup that shines the spotlight on subtle Gallic classics, while treating them to a delicate youthful makeover. Sophisticated cooking that engages the senses best describes their ingredient-led score. Crunchy calf’s sweetb
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 100 reviews
De Pastorie in Kasterlee is noted for its modern cuisine. Most reviews highlight high food quality, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere, particularly praising the garden terrace and updated interior. However, some negative feedback points to issues with seasoning, cooking execution, and meal pacing. A few guests expressed dissatisfaction with value, citing problems with voucher redemption and high costs. While generally well-regarded for its culinary efforts and staff professionalism, inconsistencies in dish preparation and pricing perception suggest it may not meet every diner's expectations.
Suitable for diners seeking a modern fine dining experience with high expectations for service details.