Welcome in De Karmeliet

In the gastronomic restaurant Zet'joe*, you can discover the exceptional cuisine of chef Geert Van Hecke. Or sample delicious classics in Bistro Refter.

At de Karmeliet, you can organise tailor-made events and benefit from overnight accommodation and more.

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Restaurant
zet’joe*

By Geert van Hecke

With an impressive career and a passion for sophisticated gastronomy, Geert Van Hecke knows how to enchant his guests with a unique and refined culinary experience.

Discover restaurant Zet’joe
KARMELIET 98
KARMELIET 68

bistro
refter

Bistro Refter welcomes guests in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, where simplicity and taste go hand in hand. 

Discover Bistro Refter
KARMELIET 31
KARMELIET 59

Plan your customised event

Do you enjoy a gastronimic dinner? Or do you prefer a cosy lunch on our terrace. Zet'joe and Bistro Refter offer you all options.

With us, you can organise tailor-made events and enjoy atmosphere, character and sophistication.

Plan your customised event

de karmeliet from the very beginning

De Karmeliet opened its doors in 1983 and achieved its first star just two years later. Another star was added in 1989, the year the restaurant moved to its current premises on Langestraat. In 2009, he and his son opened the bistro in adjacent premises.

Dive into history
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