B&B Den Engel

Restaurants nearby

• Atelier Noun★ Michelin You will immediately feel at home in Bert and Sandra’s workshop. No sooner are you over the threshold, than you are greeted by a warm, snug interior done up in soft colours. The venue’s serene Japanese vibe is framed by the view of the pretty garden and the splendid summer terrace. This calm extends to the plate, although the deceptive simplicity hides a fiercely structured technical composition.Chef Castermans pays a highly personal homage to the ingredient. Free of fussy frills, his food is uncluttered, occasionally complex and often dotted with sensitively balanced umami nuances that are hi6.4km
• Couvert Couvert★ Michelin Couvert Couvert is the ambitious story of Folmer and Folmer. Brothers Laurent and Vincent greet guests in a softly lit, airy venue of Scandinavian inspiration. The interior is stylish, the terrace peaceful and the service attentive, however the singularity of this restaurant resides in the brothers’ highly individual creative streak. Together they perform a culinary show of cutting-edge precision and strewn with daring. For example, they may pair a crispy skinned breast of guinea fowl with a warm salad of artichoke hearts, pistachio, sweet earthy vernal grass and hints of walnuts and hay, whil8.4km
• EST★ Michelin Chef Abel Demeestere and Laurence De Smet in charge of the front of house have chosen to write a chapter of their own in the illustrious story of the Arenberg house, whilst respecting its timeless traditions. The former Jesuit farmstead overlooking a garden and appointed in works of art is both smart and contemporary. The house classics continue to grace the à la carte menu in particular, exemplified by pork neck fillet.Chef Abdel cannot be rivalled for his skill with big-boned traditional fare, as his fascinating sauces and stocks bear witness, although he is not averse to slipping in the odd8.8km
• Station 3Bib This tasteful establishment that sports a low-key exotic interior is renowned for its gourmet Chinese cuisine. An example: whole steamed seabass flanked by a rice vinegar sauce and soy sauce, delicately perfumed with ginger. In addition to a serious range of lobster delicacies, Station 3 also rolls out a splendid vegetarian lineup. The chef has a talent for precise cooking times and a knack for blending exuberant aromas, exotic spices and the occasional burst of sweet and sour flavours in an extensive menu. A golden opportunity to discover China’s culinary generosity in all its glory!8.5km
• Bistro R Roland Debuyst is inspired by top-quality Belgian produce, but also by his globetrotting background. He focuses on bistro fare with a hint of modernity. Gyosa and ceviche are naturally combined with a dish of game, such as wild boar. This seasoned chef cannot be faulted when it comes to intelligently marrying flavours. The contemporary interior adorned with handsome works of art adds the final flourish to this enticing portrait.4.7km
• Greenroom Make a beeline for the terrace to make the most of the lush green countryside. If the weather is fickle, never mind, the interior is equally attractive. The Green Room doesn’t distinguish between starters and main courses, which gives you more freedom to compose your menu. A classic seafood béarnaise or Flemish-style asparagus with a modern twist – sea lavender and guanciale. The bargain-priced wine list (available to take home) adds the final flourish.6.0km
• Silo's Silo’s is breathing life into the annex of the former malt house of Boortmeerbeek. The slick, well-oiled operations of this trendy luxury brasserie work like clockwork, seamlessly catering to large numbers of diners. The food is equally spot on, featuring updated versions of brasserie classics such as bouillabaisse and Clamart pigeon steeped in knockout flavours. Generous, voluntarily unfussy recipes that hit the nail on the head every time. The extensive menu and wine list, (including wines by the glass), ensures that there is something to tickle everyone’s fancy!7.1km
• Maxime Colin Maxime Colin’s artistically appointed romantic establishment was made for a date night (or lunch), while the patio, tucked away in the garden of Jourdain castle, drips with alfresco charm come summertime. The menu quickly reveals the chef’s passion for stellar ingredients and international influences. His modern culinary style features subtlety, spot-on craftsmanship and a constant quest for innovation. For example, he may coat scallops wrapped in a cabbage leaf in a house-made XO sauce and pair them with a salad of green peas jazzed up by a zest of refreshing lemon juice.7.8km
• Brasserie Taste Taste is worthy of its name alone for its spacious, stylish interior, whose picture windows invite nature indoors. This characterful brasserie oozes classy luxury from every pore. Chef Van Hoecke unveils a passion for traditional cuisine and top-notch produce. The score is familiar yet scattered with unexpected international influences as it seamlessly slaloms between crispy shrimp fritters, royal vol-au-vent, fresh tangy ceviche and grilled duck packed in Asian notes. The plating is emblematic of this attention to detail and sense of refinement. There is something for everyone at Taste!7.8km
• Dante This old farmstead in a country village, tastefully converted into a friendly eatery, is the HQ of Otis and Sven. Your cheerful hostess attends to your every need, while the chef’s repertory bears the stamp of his open-minded outlook and commitment to quality. Exotic, often Asian twists add a refreshing dimension to his playful recipes, illustrated by his excellent steak tartare enhanced by a variety of tomato textures and flanked by olive-laced ice cream and wafer-thin slices of Secreto 07, or swordfish jazzed up with ponzu and furikake. The spot-on menu changes regularly, to the delight of t8.9km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.