Takes Thyme

We were looking for a nice restaurant away from the busy areas, and I came across this place on Google. The name immediately caught my attention, and after seeing the great reviews, I told my husband we had to try it. I’m so glad we did! The owner is such a lovely lady, and the food was absolutely delicious—you can really tell it’s made with quality ingredients. The portions are generous too! My husband and I kept talking about how happy we were to have discovered this cozy spot that serves such flavorful dishes. We’re always on the lookout for great restaurants, and this one truly exceeded our expectations. My husband keeps reminding me to leave a review because he feels this restaurant really deserves the recognition. We couldn’t agree more—highly recommended!

Wow! The food, drinks, and lattes were absolutely delicious. This has been one of my favorite stops on the trip so far. We ordered the lamb casserole and the pesto pasta — and honestly, the lamb casserole was the best I’ve ever had. The flavors were unlike anything I’ve tasted before.

Takes Thyme is an incredible restaurant that truly stands out! The owner sources ingredients from local farms, ensuring everything is fresh and high quality. She is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The food is absolutely exceptional every dish is bursting with flavor and made with care. If you’re looking for authentic, delicious cuisine with a personal touch, this is the place to go! Highly recommend!

It was completely by chance that we went here, but it was a great decision! Most restaurants are closed until 18:00 but Takes Thyme is open most of the day, which is great for lunch or an early dinner. It’s a quiet and calm place, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was delicious, and almost all of the ingredients are made from local farmers and local businesses. The food, as the name of the place suggests, takes a bit of time to arrive, so it leaves room for conversation while you wait for the food, but not too much that you’re left hungry. Because we arrived in the afternoon the place was empty even when the city was packed with tourists. Over all we definitely recommend anyone who visits Ghent to eat here, especially if you’re feeling hungry and don’t want to wait until 18:00, and it’s a great place if you want more local food.

This place was ADORABLE. The staff was all incredible and the food was so good! We got to meet the cook and she was so lovely. We rarely order desert but the food was so good we had to try it. It was a hit.