Graspoort

Cuisine

Creative French, Fusion

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://graspoort.be/

Description

Graffiti on the walls and a homemade tropical tree hung with brightly coloured leaves set the scene in this fun, offbeat eatery. Thibault Van Stratum cooks instinctively and frequently finds his inspiration in Asia. Highly creative fusion cuisine brimming in influences, illustrated by croaker and marinated mussels jazzed up by smoked oil-perfumed dashi.

Review score

4.2

Review count

80

Review summary

Graspoort in Mechelen offers creative French fusion cuisine, praised for high-quality ingredients and surprising flavor profiles, including subtle Asian influences. The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish, though the compact space often feels crowded and noisy, hindering conversation. Service experiences vary significantly; while many appreciate the friendly welcome, others report unacceptable delays between courses and poor attentiveness. The restaurant operates exclusively on set menus without à la carte options. Due to limited seating, advance reservations are essential. Diners should expect a focus on culinary creativity over consistent service speed or acoustic comfort.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking unique creative cuisine who can tolerate a compact environment and variable service, with mandatory advance booking.

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