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faim fatale

Restaurant French restaurant

One of the Top rated French restaurants in Ghent


Address

Zuidstationstraat 14, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Website

www.faimfatale.be

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (265 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 2 pm, 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), Closed, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (20) menu (13) good (13) tasty (10) friendly (10) voor (10) eten (10) great (9) nice (9) bediening (9)
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  • 3/5 Dave the R. 4 years ago on Google
    Table of 5 booked as great TripAdvisor reviews. We booked, checked out the city and an hour later we were sat at our table. We ordered 2 steak, 2 cod and a monkfish. We were told there is no more monkfish, well there is but too can't have it as it's for clients that want a 52€ surpise taster menu! Really?! So obviously I questioned the fact that we are here now and they choose in an hour and the chances of a taster menu order is pretty slim. If we hadn't already ordered and had the wine opened we would of left. Anyway another dish was ordered. The waiter was now in a very grumpy mood as we'd questioned him about the fish! Acting like a spoilt child. Then we were told the prawn croquettes starters were also now off the menu as they'd run out. It's not getting much better. Luckily the waitress saved the night as she was lovely with a great sense of humour and told us the croquettes were terrible anyway. 🤣 she then brought us an alternative to which the waiter never offered. He just said without apology we don't have these either! Overall the food was fantastic and the place nice but terribly let down by the waiter huffing and puffing and rolling his head in a bad mood.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riikka 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic as always! The food is great, Belgian/French kitchen with a Faim Fatale twist, sometimes an Asian twist, sometimes a European twist. Always super tasty and wonderful,warm,nonchalant,professional and knowledgeable service.I totally recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K 5 years ago on Google
    It was in my top 3 restaurants to try in Ghent and it didn't disappoint. I'd dare to say it's the best restaurant I went to until now. Obviously if you compare it to same price range restaurants. Great food, cozy place, no complaints whatsoever regarding personnel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane R. 8 years ago on Google
    Very attentive waiter, warm ambience and lovely steak and Belgian beer. Highly recommend this - good value. The parsnip soup surprise taster was delicious too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 isfizi 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Underground parking 't Zuid at 50 m. Very cozy interior and friendly service! Very refined presentation of the dishes and super delicious! Also delicious and well-kept vegetarian alternatives. Nice terrace in the summer. Very reasonable prices for their delicious and very nicely presented plates. Reservation necessary. You can also have lunch there during the week, especially the effort. Been many times and always very satisfied. An absolute must! (Original) Ondergrondse parking 't Zuid op 50 m. Zeer gezellig interieur en vriendelijke bediening! Erg verfijnde presentatie van de gerechten en superlekker! Ook lekker en verzorgde vegetarische alternatieven. Mooi terras in de zomer. Zeer schappelijke prijzen voor hun lekkere en uiterst mooi gepresenteerde bordjes. Reserveren noodzakelijk. Je kan er ook lunchen door de week, zeker óók de moeite. Al meermaals geweest en steeds erg tevreden. Een absolute aanrader!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vera V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food (Original) Heel lekker gegeten

  • 4/5 brecht v. 8 months ago on Google
    Very, very good food! But the waiter would be more at home in McDonald's than such a fine dining establishment

  • 5/5 John Van der A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The surprise menu was very tasty and very correctly priced. The accompanying wines were also super. We will definitely come back (Original) Het verrassingsmenu was heel erg lekker en heel correct geprijsd. De bijhorende wijnen waren ook super. Wij komen zeker terug

  • 4/5 Sophie de B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Since I fell into the "difficult eater" category, I did not go for the surprise menu, but I went a la carte. As a starter I took the poached farm egg and as a main course I went for the wild duck. Both dishes were delicious, so it was a good choice. As an aperitif I drank the home-made ice-tea and at dinner a Wostok Dragon. I was not really impressed with the non-alcoholic options. The service itself was extremely helpful and friendly. In terms of atmosphere and cosiness it was certainly pleasant. The acoustics are good. The music sometimes attracted some attention, this may, in my opinion, be a more quiet background music. TLDR; A nice and tasty evening. (Original) Aangezien ik onder de categorie "moeilijke eter" val, ging ik niet voor het verrassingsmenu, maar ging ik à la carte. Als voorgerecht nam ik het gepocheerd hoeve-ei en als hoofdgerecht ging ik voor de wilde eend. Beide gerechten waren overheerlijk, dus het was een goede keuze. Als aperitief dronk ik de huisgemaakte ice-tea en bij het eten een Wostok Dragon. Van de non-alcoholische opties was ik niet echt onder de indruk. De bediening zelf was uitermate behulpzaam en vriendelijk. Qua sfeer en gezelligheid was het zeker aangenaam. De akoestiek is goed. De muziek trok soms wel wat de aandacht, dit mag wat mij betreft wat meer rustigere achtergrond muziek zijn. TLDR; Een fijne en lekkere avond.

  • 4/5 Frederiek W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine eaten, as a big eater the portions should have been just a bit more but somehow very nice combinations. We went for the surprise menu and were pleasantly 'surprised'. Moreover, very friendly service! (Original) Fijn gegeten, als grote eter hadden de porties net iets meer mogen zijn maar hoe dan ook heel lekkere combinaties. Wij gingen voor het verrassingsmenu en waren aangenaam 'verrast'. Bovendien heel vriendelijke bediening!

  • 4/5 Rita H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice lunch (Original) Zeer lekkere lunch

  • 5/5 Maaike B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious, relaxed, finished! (Original) Heerlijk, ontspannen, af!

  • 5/5 Hannelore C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine place with huge friendly staff. You feel very welcome. Tasty wine, great food ... great for a casual evening! (Original) Fijne plek met enorm vriendelijk personeel. Je voelt je heel erg welkom. Lekkere wijntje, fijn eten...heerlijk voor een casual avond!

  • 5/5 kwinten v. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and cozy place with an inviting atmosphere. The food and service are of a very high quality. It is definitely recommended! We will come back anyway! (Original) Mooie en gezellige zaak met een uitnodigende sfeer. Het eten en de bediening zijn van zeer hoge kwaliteit. Een aanrader is het zeker en vast! Wij komen sowieso terug!

  • 4/5 Wim De V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Take the suggestion and be surprised !! Njamerdenjam! (Original) Neem de suggestie en wordt verrast!! Njamerdenjam!

  • 4/5 Gino S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice lunch. Recommended. (Original) Lekkere lunch. Aanrader.

  • 5/5 Pauline G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended! (Original) Aanrader!

  • 4/5 Paul D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty cuisine. Enjoyed! (Original) Smakelijke keuken. Genoten!

  • 5/5 Floris W. 6 years ago on Google
    Try the surprise menu! It consists out of 4 courses for around 50 euros. For the quality food you are getting, that's really good value. Cosy interior and friendly staff too :)

  • 5/5 Steve H. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and friendly service. Would recommend highly.

  • 5/5 Ailén G. 2 years ago on Google
    Ask for a surprise menù, believe the chef: he knows what he's doing. Cozy and warm atmosfere, tasty dishes, great music and that lovely sensation to feel at home. Definitely recommended

  • 5/5 a K. 1 year ago on Google
    Wau wau wau and wau! Lovely Friday lunch in a beautiful place. Super good service and amazing food & wine! To be repeated. Soon.

  • 5/5 robert i. 6 years ago on Google
    Superb food and wine in relaxed atmosphere. If you like modern haute cuisine without plingpling that restaurant is a great choice.

  • 5/5 Simon R. 1 year ago on Google
    A staple in Ghent's dining scene. Been coming here for years and service and cuisine is only getting better. Extensive menu for fine dining at night; wonderful value for money lunches.

  • 5/5 Maryna C. 6 months ago on Google
    My steak was absolutely fantastic! Cauliflower soup as complement was also delicious, simple and strong taste. I enjoined had a dinner here!

  • 4/5 Busta M. 8 months ago on Google
    Very good food. Loved the surprise menu. Really worth it. Unfortunately the waiter was really crude. Bumped into me multiple times. Didn't seem to know the basic etiquette of waiting a table. No patience whatsoever. A real shame. Otherwise it would have been a treat.

  • 5/5 Sunna V. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine dining in casual ambience. Great service and wine was also great excellent.

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant!

  • 5/5 Jilmen V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food!

  • 5/5 Christophe M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Delicious meal. Sweat serving

  • 4/5 Kees C. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for diner.

  • 4/5 Pieter P. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food, really good wine (thank you waiter for the choice)

  • 5/5 Smooth a. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine dinning with friendly service.

  • 5/5 Maurice V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well eaten and delicious wine! Highly recommended! Especially the smoked duck as a starter was spectacular! (Original) Zeer goed gegeten en lekkere wijn gedronken! Zeker een aanrader! Vooral de gerookte eend als voorgerecht was spectaculair!

  • 2/5 wesley v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Long wait (1 hour for starter and another 45 minutes for main course) for mediocre, but often genuinely bad food (onglet was perfectly cooked and tasty, but that was all). Waiters have no regard for the business or customers at all. Bread was literally thrown on the table without further ado. Absolute disappointment, especially for the money; thrown away money. (Original) Lang wachten (1 uur voor voorgerecht en nog eens 45 minuten voor hoofdgerecht) op hooguit matig, maar vaak oprecht slecht eten (onglet was wel perfect gebakken en lekker, maar dat was het enige). Obers helemaal geen oog voor de zaak of klanten. Brood werd letterlijk op tafel gesmeten zonder meer. Absolute teleurstelling, zeker voor dat geld; weggesmeten geld.

  • 5/5 Joris T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice restaurant. Located slightly outside the center of Ghent, but is therefore very easily accessible, directly at parking South. Tasty and original menus, top service for a fair price. The inner terrace is definitely recommended! (Original) Heel sympathiek restaurant. Ligt ietwat buiten het centrum van Gent, maar is daardoor net heel makkelijk bereikbaar, direct bij parking Zuid. Lekkere en originele menu's, top bediening voor een eerlijke prijs. Het binnenterras is zeker een aanrader!

  • 5/5 Daisy V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant host and excellent service. Food was taken care of and pico bello! We'll be back. (Original) Aangename gastheer en uitstekend bediend geweest. Eten was verzorgd en pico bello! Wij komen terug.

  • 5/5 karine b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very delicious (Original) Zeer lekker

  • 5/5 Liesbet M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Smooth and friendly service. Good food. (Original) Vlotte en vriendelijke service. Lekker eten.

  • 4/5 Tom S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice refined food. (Original) Lekker verfijnd eten.

  • 4/5 Ilse P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good quality food, very tasty. Slightly more expensive (28-32 euro main course), price menu seems democratic. Have eaten Rib Eye, party the monkfish - other main course choices were Rog, Pheasant and Deer. Interior taken care of. Recommended! (Original) Heel goede kwaliteit eten, erg lekker. Iets duurder (28-32 euro hoofdgerecht), prijs menu lijkt democratisch. Heb Rib Eye gegeten, gezelschap de zeeduivel - andere keuzes hoofdgerecht waren Rog, Fazant en hert. Interieur verzorgd. Aanrader!

  • 4/5 Marc Van A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food and nice service. Quite noisy room. On the menu are a number of classics (Shrimp croquette, Rog with capers, Ribeye with pepper canister) but also other things such as Langoustines with Salsify (very tasty). There is a very extensive collection of whiskeys and gins that you can choose from in two large cupboards. Very reasonable prices. Recommended... (Original) Lekker eten, en leuke bediening. Wel vrij luidruchtige zaal. Op de kaart staan een aantal klassiekers (Garnaalkroket, Rog met kappertjes, Ribeye met peperbus) maar ook andere zaken zoals Langoustines met Schorseneer (erg lekker). Er is een erg uitgebreide collectie whiskey's en gin's die je kan gaan kiezen in twee grote kasten. Erg schappelijke prijzen. Een aanrader...

  • 5/5 Anne-Marie S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite restaurant in Ghent. Lunch is always good and taken care of. The service excellent nice terrace. (Original) Mijn lievelingsrestaurant in Gent. De lunch is altijd goed en verzorgd. De bediening uitstekend mooi terras.

  • 5/5 Kenneth B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, good food, nice wine, good service. In other words, highly recommended. (Original) Gezellig, lekker eten, lekkere wijn, goeie bediening. Maw, een aanrader.

  • 4/5 Jens De C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, tasty wines, top dishes and great service! We will definitely be back (Original) Gezellig, lekkere wijntjes, top gerechten en toffe bediening! We komen zeker terug

  • 5/5 0 0. 4 years ago on Google
    Really tasty food.

  • 5/5 Peter H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top kitchen! (Original) Top keuken!

  • 5/5 Jolien R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic tasty food, a few local beers, top wines, a nice selection of whiskey and rum, a friendly manager and a peaceful setting. We have taken the surprise menu several times, and we have never been disappointed! (Original) Fantastisch lekker eten, enkele lokale bieren, top-wijnen, een mooi aanbod aan whisky en rum, een vriendelijke uitbater en een rustige setting. We hebben al meermaals de verrassingsmenu genomen, en we zijn nog nooit teleurgesteld geweest!

  • 5/5 Greet Van L. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect

  • 4/5 Jan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good ratio priis quality. Tasty preparations and friendly service. (Original) Goede verhouding priis kwaliteit. Lekkere bereidingen en vriendelijke service.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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