Franco Belge

Franco Belge in Bruges champions traditional Franco‑Belgian cuisine with a contemporary twist. Founded in 2016 to realise chef Tomas Puype's vision of refined, sincere cooking, it reflects training at Ter Groene Poorte and experience in starred kitchens Auberge De Herborist, Jardin, A’qi and Sans Cravate. The kitchen produces refined dishes, seasonal, special take-away menus for festive periods. The dining room pairs Old Bruges authenticity with tasteful, trendy modern design, reflecting the same contemporary sensibility as the cuisine; the restaurant is SELECTED by the Michelin Guide for modern French cooking. The interior marries Old Bruges authenticity with tasteful, trendy modern fit‑out and emphasises a clean, fashionable aesthetic that complements cuisine. The kitchen serves traditional Franco‑Belgian dishes with a contemporary twist, presented with modern touches in a refined, sincere style. Tomas Puype is chef. Specialties include rillette of rabbit with cranberry — macaron & foie gras; sea bass tartlet & tartare; carpaccio of young venison with celeriac and radicchio; raviolo filled with lobster, salsify structures and shellfish jus; turbot with pointed cabbage, butternut pumpkin, wild mushrooms and vin blanc sauce; assorted cheese board.