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Bistro Bruut

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A small, intimate restaurant in Bruges offering a unique gastronomic journey with innovative dishes and natural wines, led by Chef Bruno Timperman.

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Bistro Bruut

Bistro Bruut

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A small, intimate restaurant in Bruges offering a unique gastronomic journey with innovative dishes and natural wines, led by Chef Bruno Timperman.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"It will be the best food experience you have had in a long time."

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Book Far in Advance

With only 22 seats, reservations are essential. Book well ahead, especially for popular times.

Weekday Dining

The restaurant is exclusively open Monday through Friday, so plan your visit accordingly.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens Friday 7PM

Cuisine

Modern Belgian

Price

$$$

Phone

+32 50 69 55 09

Address

Meestraat 9, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

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Innovative Set Menus

Innovative Set Menus

Experience Chef Bruno Timperman's monthly-changing set menus with creative flavor combinations and stunning presentation.

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Romantic Canal Views

Romantic Canal Views

Dine by a quiet canal with swans gliding below; request a window seat for the most picturesque and romantic setting.

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Exceptional Natural Wine Pairings

Exceptional Natural Wine Pairings

Discover unique and exceptional biological/natural wines expertly paired with each inventive dish.

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Book Far in Advance

With only 22 seats, reservations are essential. Book well ahead, especially for popular times.

Weekday Dining

The restaurant is exclusively open Monday through Friday, so plan your visit accordingly.

Bruges Belgian Bistro! 📍336 West 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Open: 9:00am-various Prices: $5.00-$15.00 Eating here feels like being transported to a little cafe in Belgium. Pierre and Noe are so fun to talk with and very helpful, especially with so many insane menu items to choose from. The food is SO GOOD. The sugar and chocolate is imported from Belgium. The sausages are custom made local...
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This one’s for all the sweet & salty lovers 🧇🍟 @bruges.belgian.bistro in Sugar House serves up the perfect waffles & frites 🥰 Part of my Walkable Finds series, highlighting spots you can reach on foot or by transit 🚶🏽‍♀️🚞 📍Bruges Belgian Bistro 2314 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 How to get here by train: Take the S-line and hop off at Fairmont Station. It’s just a 10-minute walk from t...
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Window Seat Request

For romantic views of the canal, request a window seat when making your reservation.

Embrace the Surprise Menu

Be prepared for a no-choice, no-substitutions set menu that changes based on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

If waffles and frites are your thing, you’ll love @bruges.belgian.bistro in Downtown Salt Lake City. I’ve loved this place for years 🥰 So much that it inspired me to visit Bruges, Belgium… twice. 🇧🇪 Some of my favorites here include: • frites (get them with andalouse or curry sauce) • The Machine Gun • Ricky Burger • Pig on a Cloud (a waffle with crème fraîche, bacon, and salted caramel) Part of m...
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Book Far in Advance

With only 22 seats, reservations are essential. Book well ahead, especially for popular times.

Weekday Dining

The restaurant is exclusively open Monday through Friday, so plan your visit accordingly.

Window Seat Request

For romantic views of the canal, request a window seat when making your reservation.

Embrace the Surprise Menu

Be prepared for a no-choice, no-substitutions set menu that changes based on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Diners rave about Bistro Bruut's exceptional and innovative gastronomic experience, highlighting Chef Bruno Timperman's creativity, the unique natural wine pairings, and the warm, personal service. The romantic canal-side setting adds to the charm, making it a memorable culinary destination in Bruges. While the no-choice set menu is part of the experience, some guests note the price point is high, but ultimately consider it well worth the cost for the overall artistry and dedication.

"It was an amazing dining experience in Bruges. I was so lucky that I could make a reservation and it was the best meal during my stay. The dishes were unique and tasty, together with the wine pairing. The staff was very friendly too."

Jeni HO

"Food: Excellent! They offer a “surprise” tasting menu (no substitutions allowed). Mix of meat, fish, and veggie courses, and everything is dressed up with fresh edible herbs and flowers. Note that the website says that if you want to upgrade the lunch tasting menu that you need to request with your reservation, but they offered the upgrade to me on the spot.
Service: Server was nice; every course was well explained. The chef even came out to explain one of the dishes.
Atmosphere: Beautiful! Not sure you can go wrong in Bruges. The restaurant is located in a quieter section, so it was really nice to sit outside and enjoy the meal!"

Jonathan

"One of the best dining, food, and wine experiences I have ever had. The food was innovative, the wine pairings were perfect, and featured many natural wines that were some of the best I have ever tasted. Bruno was there at every dish, explaining, sharing his vision, and it made the experience so rich and truly next level. It's not bougie, but high level rustic, perfect, not pretentious. I could list every course and tell you how beautiful and thoughtful each one was, but he adapts the menu as ingredients come available, so, don't walk, RUN to Bruut if you are in the COUNTRY of Belgium. It will be the best food experience you have had in a long time. I will be back, without a doubt."

Kris Lewis

What People Like

Innovative and artistic dishes
Expertly curated natural wine pairings
Personal introduction to dishes by the chef

What People Dislike

High price point
Steep stairs to restrooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, reservations are absolutely essential due to the restaurant's very small size (only 22 seats) and high demand.

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Yes, Bistro Bruut offers a no-choice, no-substitutions set menu for both lunch and dinner, which changes monthly.

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The restaurant is open exclusively Monday to Friday. It is closed on weekends.

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Yes, requesting a window seat next to the canal is recommended for the most romantic views.

Restaurants in Bruges

They specialize in exceptional biological and natural wines, often with unique and expertly chosen pairings.

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The restaurant's toilets are located down steep stairs, which may pose a challenge for those with mobility restrictions.

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