Hof Van Cleve by Chef Peter Goossens is the Best Restaurant in Belgium

Chef Peter Goossens is the grandfather of Belgian fine dining. Hof van Cleve got its first Michelin star in the 80s, the second star in the 90s, and the third star in 2005 – and it's still the best restaurant in Belgium today (ranked no. 36 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2021). The restaurant is located inside an old farmhouse about a 30 minute drive outside of Ghent. We were especially wowed by the desserts, and particularly the dessert trolley, where guests are welcomed (even encouraged!) to try every cake, tart, and cookie on display.