Vrijmoed - Gent

An elegant setting, an inviting service and above all a superb airy, elegant, original and perfectly mastered kitchen. Combining lightness and finesse. A treat.

21 07 at Vrijmoed in Gent Two stars, largely!!! It’s been five years since Michaël Vrijmoed was crowned Chef of the year by the GaultMillau guide after being “great tomorrow for the flanders” shortly after the opening of his restaurant in 2015. Since Michelin gave him one, then in 2020 the very popular second star, which is more than deserved. It is in a superb master’s house with high rolling ceilings and superb glazed woodwork located in the center of Gent, that is the restaurant Vrijmoed, close to the mythical Château de Geraard De Duivel. After a warm welcome from my old friend Benjamin De Buck, we were comfortably installed at the table “in showcase” with city views! Two menus are offered including a fully vegetal and this is what we chose while inserting two dishes of the “animal” card in addition. From the beginning to the end it was really sumptuous. A lot of visual elegance as well as olfactory and gustative, really reversing plates like this double service on the hyper-thinking cucumber and falling parterre. Or this main dish around different beets with vegetal brothel sauce and a fresh salad with multiple aromatic satellite decorations. Another surprise, in pre dessert a combination of mushrooms “no blue” with cocoa powder and blue cheese (the one). Scary. In agreement, a kriek with a very vivid avidity blended well into the dish. The langoustine we had in extra, was also a great moment, roasted and served on a bisque and vegetable oil, more apart from the squid tagliatelles, served in bowl on an extremely balanced and succulent juice, really top. The most impressive was balances, and sauces. Juice, lacto-fermentation, emulsified oils, a lot of flavours and surprises but still in balance. In the room a beautiful team at the service, very present, fast and efficient, hyper precise in their eyes, attentive to the least detail missing at the table. As for the wines, Benjamin De Buck, former sommelier of the Oud Sluis de Sergio Herman (3* and 20/20) offers a great talent, offering selections of classic wines but with very interesting choices. A house of pure excellence.

(Translated by Google) fantastic experience, arrived at noon, we were immediately welcomed very professionally by the staff. We ordered the 'menu liberté', the sublime food and very pleasant and well presented dishes accompanied by a very quiet lunch that lasted without haste until the end of the afternoon. It is worth a try at least once, in addition to a good meal you will enjoy a very friendly service! (Original view) fantastische ervaring, aangekomen om 12.00 uur werden we meteen zeer professioneel begroet door het personeel. we bestelden het 'vrijmoed-menu', het sublieme eten en zeer mooie en goed gepresenteerde gerechten vergezelden een zeer rustige lunch die ongehaast tot laat in de middag duurde. zeker de moeite waard om minstens een keer te proberen, naast een goede maaltijd zult u genieten van een zeer vriendelijke service!

(Translated by Google) What I like in Vrijmoed's dishes is that they surprise: the flavors are bold, the textures are varied and the presentation is cleverly worked. And not just food, but even plates look amazing. The staff was super helpful. You know when they're the best when you don't have to report them all night. I returned home extremely satisfied (Original view) What I love about Vrijmoed's dishes is that it surprises you: the flavors are bold, the textures are varied and the presentation is artfully crafted. And not just the food, but even the plates look amazing. Staff was super helpful. You know when they are the best when you don't have to signal them all evening. I went home extremely satisfied

(Translated by Google) Absolutely amazing! Wonderful food of dessert entries, each dish beautifully garnished. Perfect wines to accompany each dish. World friendly staff service. Overall, a remarkable experience. PS: The vegetarian menu is highly recommended! (Original view) Absolutely amazing! Marvellous food from starters to dessert,every single dish superbly garnished. Perfect wines to match each dish. World class service from the friendly staff. All in all a remarkle experince. PS: Vegetarian menu is highly recommended!