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BAVET

Restaurant

🫤 I have never paid so much money for food that was so unbelievably mediocre. Spaghetti were cooked okay, but the sauces were a joke. Creamy cheese sauce is the cheapest industrial melty cheese and the creamy tomato sauce more or less the same with a light pink dash of tomato purée. No spices, no fres... People often mention pasta, good, great, staff, spaghetti, nice, friendly, Bavet,


Address

Simon Stevinplein 5, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Website

www.bavet.eu

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (646 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 10 pm

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  • 5/5 Baptiste P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to take a quick lunch! You can customise your dish and price is reasonable. Regarding the size, they have two options: dog and horse. We went for the horse which is more than generous.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicola L. 4 years ago on Google
    Such good spaghetti! Eat in or out. We ate in & had dog size portions- horse size was massive so only for those with a bottomless tummy or man vs food mentality. Fun to get a bib to catch the splashes too! Would highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lara D. 5 months ago on Google
    I have never paid so much money for food that was so unbelievably mediocre. Spaghetti were cooked okay, but the sauces were a joke. Creamy cheese sauce is the cheapest industrial melty cheese and the creamy tomato sauce more or less the same with a light pink dash of tomato purée. No spices, no freshness. Service was nice and the kids liked it, which is why I give two stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ChungkingExpress1996 10 months ago on Google
    A casual pasta place on Simon Stevein square near the St. Salvator cathedral. The various pasta dishes have very distinctive sauces that are very special. The portion sizes are generous and the prices are very reasonable. When we were there on one evening, the lone staff person was attentive and friendly. A great alternative to the many overpriced restaurants on the main streets of Brugge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 José Manuel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty pasta, good portion for the price!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Earl H. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting approach to the menu, its a "pick and mix" that works really well. The staff are very good as well, wandered past at 15:00 and asked if they had gluten free pasta; they did and unexpectedly held a table for me at 19:00. The food is great but a warning the portions are huge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emma O. 1 year ago on Google
    It was nice. Shame they didn’t take cash payments, as tourists we prefer to use cash rather than our cards. The decor inside was lovely. Tiny tables for 2 but it worked. We had the vegan Cheatballs and spaghetti. Very nice and very filling. Wish we had gone for 3 instead of 5! Very friendly service. Also asked if before serving the food if we wanted cheese or not as we are both vegan which was nice. Book a table in advance as it’s usually always booked up in the evening.

  • 5/5 Jesse L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and great staff. The portions are big, so sharing is probably best. The shop also really cool looking. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Julie O. 2 years ago on Google
    I adore this place! They have the yummiest pasta! Very cool vibe in there, friendly staff, and super clean. Edit: I visited again today and they no longer have the pesto dish. I'm crushed!!!! I've been looking forward to it for months and now it's gone. Tragic.

  • 4/5 Mick V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice spaghetti. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the carbonara sauce was delicious. The bolognaise was not the best one i ate but it was still very good.

  • 3/5 Sharon P. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place. You order a bowl of spaghetti with your choice of sauce and toppings. They bring you a big bib to wear when you eat it.

  • 4/5 Angel Maffi E. 3 years ago on Google
    Place is great. Their choose-your-own pasta combination is really good and serving is big. They have two option, "dog" and "horse" but the dog option is still too big for me 😅 maybe they can add a "cat" serving option for people like me 😂. We also ordered nachos and it was great. A bit pricey but all in all its good.

  • 5/5 Robbert V. 1 year ago on Google
    The Spaghetti experience. One of the rare places where I got so much that I couldn't finish it all. ... Even if it was just soooo tasty. Granted, I took the big portion. Inside is cozy and pretty uniquely decorated (with some very interesting art on the walls). This one would be great for a first date as well as with a group of friends to blow off some steam with some good spaghetti. I'd like to finish off with how I absolutely love how friendly the staff was. They felt very involved and made the social image they advertise shine through. Will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 P J. 10 months ago on Google
    Bavet is a cozy little restaurant located in the heart of Bruges. The restaurant specializes in serving delicious and hearty bowls of pasta that are made from scratch using high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and inviting, with rustic decor and dim lighting that creates a cozy and intimate dining experience. The menu at Bavet offers a wide selection of pasta dishes, including classic favorites like spaghetti carbonara and penne arrabiata, as well as more unique options like truffle mushroom mac and cheese and a spicy sausage. Portions are really generous! The service at Bavet is excellent, with attentive and friendly staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make recommendations. The restaurant can get busy during peak hours, but the staff does a great job of keeping things running smoothly. Especially young, dark haired waiter is super nice. Overall, I highly recommend Bavet for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta meal in Bruges. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, high-quality ingredients, and excellent service make it a must-visit destination for pasta lovers.

  • 5/5 LJ D. 9 months ago on Google
    Simon Stevin square is a nice square in central Bruges to get a drink, some chocolate, or have a meal. Bavet is my favorite place there for the latter. Bruges prices are higher than almost anywhere else, but Bavet is pretty reasonable by Bruges standards. Cold beers and delicious spaghetti abound. Go with the grated cheese on top option 100%, and thank me later.

  • 5/5 La L. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place. We stopped for lunch on a rainy day. Generous portions, tasty selection of sauces. pasta only with a few starters. Great fuel for sight seeing all afternoon! The staff especially made this experience special, everyone was friendly and really helpful.

  • 5/5 Helen C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best vegan cheat balls ever. Loved my vegitarian spagetti meal. And dog size was the perfect size for me. The wine was good too.

  • 2/5 Bradley H. 3 months ago on Google New
    We were so exited to eat here, but our main course never made it to the table. Even after we asked. Dine at your own risk.

  • 5/5 Hannah E. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the BEST pasta dish I have ever eaten (I had the Holy Grail). Food was just delicious. The homemade iced tea was also really good! Tourists please note that they do not accept cash, only card, which caught us out as we had brought all our money in cash! Really good idea though!

  • 4/5 marian b. 1 year ago on Google
    BAVET have a great taste in design, marketing and humor, I love and I’m a big fan the food is great amount but is also not very chip, the coffee was a little to bitter for my liking, the waitress with glasses was amazing and really quick


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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