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Park Restaurant

Minderbroederstraat 1, Bruges 8000, Belgium
+32 497 801 872
Ranked #1 of 354 restaurants in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 327 Reviews
Price range: 29 AUD - 58 AUD
Cuisines: Belgian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Highland Park, Illinois
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal in this pleasant space. The owner's quickly responded to my email request for a reservation and then told me of their Saturday night price fix requirement . More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very nice and friendly restaurant serving very good food. Friday was a set menu but you can still choose between 4 (or 5) entrees, main courses and desert. It is good value even though you (naturally) pay more compared a lot of other places, but it is quality food. Wine was refilled generously. More

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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Not sure why this is #1 on tripadvisor. We saved this place for our last night in Bruges and were severely underwhelmed. Service was fine, but everything else left much to be desired. When we arrived, the bread was already sitting on our plates. That was the first sign that something was amiss. It was also cold and hard. When... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Sir, Madame, Thank you very much for your review of our restaurant. I am sorry to read we did not meet your expectations. In order to avoid an "average experience", to future customers, please allow me to share this bit of information. The Tripadvisor list is not a list where the most culinary restaurants come on top. They may... More

Sacramento, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Just enjoyed dinner tonight at The Park. Elegant setting with candlelight tables. Service by Axel was extremely attentive without being intrusive and he provided excellent guidance on the menu and wine selection. The scallops and Dover sole were tasty and well-prepared, on par with other meals we've had in Bruge. The setting and service, in addition to the wine selection,... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Hiker 4913, thank you very much for your fine review. It pleases us all to know that we lived up to your expectations. As you discovered, we serve a no-nonsense Franco-Belgian cuisine. This traditional "old fashioned" way of preparing dishes is appreciated by the majority of our customers. I am happy to read, you were one of them. Please... More

Hastings, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Simply wonderful restaurant, on the edge of the park and within close walking distance from the city centre (7 Mins). Smart, light dining rooms complemented by excellent attentive staff. Mine Host, Axel, has a real passion for the restaurant and engages with the diners excellently. First class menu and very good wine list. Faultless food, well above one Michelin Star... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Chivesdiners, we are always honoured to receive good points from Senior reviewers, because, having visited many different places themselves, they are in the best position to evaluate restaurants in their right perspective. We are not the best restaurant in Bruges, pardon me for contradicting you, but we rank amongst the mostly appreciated. As I discuss regularly with my customers,... More

Stirling, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant for her birthday last week and we could not have been happier. From the minute we arrived to the minute we left, we were treated like royalty, and the standard of food was second to none. We felt relaxed throughout the evening and felt happy to spend 3 hours or so enjoying the... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Luke Watson1988, thank you very much for having taken the time to write your first review. You enjoyed your evening ? Let me tell you it was a pleasure having you ! Tablewise, we work with the principle " One customer equals one table for the evening " . So you will never be rushed. On occasions, during busy... More

Boca Raton, Florida
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a place to go if you are looking for a romantic place with good food and not expensive prices. The room is really nice and has lots of ambiance. The service is very good too. The food is fine, nothing incredible but not bad either. Prices are reasonable for the type of food you get. There are more... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Javier 200, Thank you very much for your review which is spot on and speaks for itself. "Casual, romantic and honest, good food" . That is exactly what we want to be known for. I also appreciate the fact that you point out, our prices are reasonable. This is an important factor I think. It is also a feature... More

London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The setting in a very pleasing historic building, in a Georgian style, and it is unsurprisingly close to the Park. The welcome was very warm, the service excellent and the ambiance and decor simply superb. Having spent a lot of time scoffing in some of most highly rated restaurants in the world this compares very favourably and the excellent value... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Dear Brit_Abroad32, Thank you very much for your review. I can only be humble and thankful in the face of so much praise. Everyday is a new challenge and every day brings its´new surprises. At the end of the week, we make an evaluation of the good and the bad, and make changes to our way of working accordingly. We... More

Winchester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The service and food here were excellent. What was also unusual was the care that was taken by the owner and staff to make us feel welcome and to take the time not only to chat about the food and wine, but also a bit about himself and us. The fixed price menu was delicious and complemented by the wine... More

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axel bruggeman, Owner at Park Restaurant, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Dear Lawyer49, thank you very much for your review. Whenever I have the time, I love to have a little chat with our customers, about issues that interest us both , and not necessarely about food or wine. A little conversation, is also a good ingredient for a night out ! On busy nights however, you will forgive me if... More

Brighton, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

During a weekend in Bruges we visited here on the strength of the TA reviews. We were not disappointed. The service was very friendly, the ambience very relaxed, and the food superb. We had a four course menu for €40 each - and particularly enjoyed the mushroom starter and the salmon main course. It was my girlfriend's birthday and the... More

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