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Den Dijver

Dijver 5, Bruges 8000, Belgium
050 336069
Ranked #76 of 354 restaurants in Bruges
4.0 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Cuisines: Belgian, Dutch
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Lunch here for two if you get the spring menu and beer pairings adds up to about 140 euro or so..this to me was not worth it. Bruges has a lot of fantastic, innovative restaurants and this one would not be at the top of my list. The food was just ok - nothing blew my socks off. The smoked... More

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New York NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This atmospheric restaurant serves food that is delicious to eat, beautifully presented, and served at a relaxed pace that never feels too slow. Their knowledge of artisanal beers shows in their suggested pairings with food. The chocolate dessert is extraordinary, befitting a city that seems to marinate in that aromatic food. The interior of the restaurant has a medieval feel... More

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Essex
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

for a short weekend surprise break for my wife. i decided on Brugges via euro star. to make a weekend break i feel it best to book a reputable restaurant, a must in town. Den Djiver was the icing on the cake for treating the Wife. we dined last year at Michelin star locations, yet we summed up this to... More

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Portimao, Portugal
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We were greeted warmly upon arrival, shown to a well-positioned table and treated kindly and professionally throughout the evening. People who comment that the service is slow really need to choose a different type of restaurant! The servers explained each course in detail, and were also able to give descriptions of each beer/wine option, making this quite a unique experience.... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

I visited this restaurant with colleagues and clients. Although the Den Dijver is a very good quality restuarant it is not stuffy or overpowering and we were all made to feel very relaxed and welcome. As previous reviewers have suggested, the beer pairing menu is a great idea and the beer sommelier contributed to a great evening. I would highly... More

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Bolton, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

the beer sommelier was an absolute star he made the night. The food was superb and the restaurant managed to be classy without being pretentious. Service and staff wonderful. More

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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Great service and fantastic cuisine. Enjoyed the beer pairings and the desert. Highly recommend a meal at this restaurant. Get a reservation for sure. More

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Essex
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

We went for Valentines Day dinner. We chose the 4 course meal with recommended beer accompaniment. The food was wonderful, the staff were knowledgeable and informative. The beer was great, and fully explained by the staff. What a treat. We loved it. More

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Rambouillet, France
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We were a party of 7 people for diner. The restaurant room is nice, quiet and the service of good level. Quality of the food is excellent, and nicely presented. I've got the best "tarte tatin" that I ever eat! The idea to match beer or wine with each of the meal is good. However the service is extremely slow.... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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We had the set menu - Fantastic starter and main course, beer and wine a pairings were lovely. Service wasn't special and the dessert was a mystery... three segments of pineapple, a tsp of lemon sorbet and a tiny piece of shortbread on a dry sprinkle of chocolate biscuit... oh and a tiny chocolate coated marshmallow! We couldn't help but... More

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