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Restaurant Valentijn

Rodekoningstraat 1, Ghent 9000 , Belgium
09/2250429
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Ranked #3 of 313 restaurants in Ghent
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR56
Cuisines: Belgian
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Dendermonde, Belgium
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Little, cosy reastaurant in the heart of the historical centre of Ghent. Very good quality of the food at a democratic price. More

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kingston upon thames
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Had a great meal. We opted for the five course set menu with wine and were delighted. The wine was plentiful and good and we could not fault the meal service or atmosphere More

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Chorley, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We had the set 5 course menu at €35 per head Not the cheapest but for the quality of the meal we had it was very good value The restaurant is quite small and a few local couple came in Got to be a good sign Not somewhere I'd go every night but somewhere Iwouldn't hesitate to return to or... More

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Turnhout
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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Very friendly welcome by the lady of the house. We enjoied the Valentins Menu. Quality of food and presentation were perfect. Especially the codfish was very nice. We choose the for the wineforfait (white chardonney and red chateauneuf du pape). These wines were worth the money. When we were enjoing our meal, visually handicapped clients entered the restaurant. We really... More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

I am reluctant to write a glowing review since the more people who hear about Restaurant Valentjin, the less chance I'll get a reservation! Having eaten there once before we travelled from London to Ghent for a one night stay solely to have dinner at Valentjin. The menu is innovative, the food (especially the trio of desserts) is to die... More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Small restaurant located close to canal. Pleasant decor and valentine theme - good for couples.Staff very friendly with good english. Set menu was 4 courses with choices for each course, with coffee and wine for 53 euros plus apertif and amuse-bouche. The service wasn't fast, but we preferred that. All of the food was well prepared. We had venison as... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Went to Valentijn after reading the very promising reviews on Tripadvisor. The restaurant is quite small and has quiet and intimate atmosphere. We were with a group of 5, not the ideal set for a place that - in accordance to its name - is more appropriate for couples. We started the night on a bad note. As we were... More

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Hastings, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

If this is the Second best in Ghent the first must be something extra special. My partner and I went on Saturday night and the food was to die for and was probably the best i have ever had in any restaurant anywhere. we had the fixed price menu and the Carpaccio of Beef was melt in mouth and full... More

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Philadelphia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

We scoped out this tiny cafe during one of our walks near the castle in Ghent. The menu contains selections not found in most restaurants. We were amazed by our rabbit pate and venison courses. The desserts were most impressive, showing true culinary creativity and magical layering of tastes and textures. Service (as in every other restaurant we visited in... More

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St Albans, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
2
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We had a great time at the Valentijn. The food is mid-range and priced accordingly. We ate in the room upstairs: cosy and atmospheric. Mostly tourists and one or two local families. We went for the wine included option (red and white), which turned out to be unlimited top-ups! We would recommend. More

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