The locals flock to this bistro, which is as popular with trendsetters as with a more casual crowd. Your jovial hostess and the subtle cooking of chef Timmerman further add to the establishment’s friendly appeal. Big-boned Gallic flavours are combined with vibrant Asian notes, without forgetting local produce, in particular North Sea fish. The chef may underscore seabass grilled in paprika with a stew of green beans, bacon and onions, paired with a fish and bean sauce. The lunchtime lineup is ideal to sample nostalgic textbook staples in the heart of picturesque Bruges.