Domestica in Ghent: photos, reviews, menu

About

Domestica, located in the captivating city of Ghent within the Arrondissement of Ghent, offers an exquisite dining experience amidst the elegant backdrop of a 19th-century mansion built in 1870. Known for its stylish and intimate ambiance, this restaurant-café captivates both locals and tourists with its rustic interior terrace and charming design. Renowned for its fantastic food, the menu features a creative touch on seasonal cuisine, complemented by an impressive bar offering a wide selection of cocktails, wine, and coffee. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or an intimate dinner, whether you're flying solo or catching up with friends. Reservations are recommended to savor the exquisite flavors at this highly-rated spot, where high quality justifies the price. Indulge in the beautifully presented dishes, vegetarian options, or stay late for a taste of their delightful desserts and late-night offerings. With free Wi-Fi, a cozy atmosphere, and exceptional service, Domestica continues to delight diners since its opening in 2005.

Price

$$$$

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations required

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Gent Poel

Bus stop 408 m walk

Gent Korenmarkt perron

Bus stop 277 m walk

Gent Oude Houtlei

Bus stop 274 m walk

Koophandelsplein

Bus stop 135 m walk

4.5

based on 329 reviews

Google

4.4/5 227 reviews

Facebook

4.6/5 102 reviews

Sandro Gaspar

Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

Domestica is undeniably a beautiful and elegant spot in Ghent, with a refined atmosphere that sets high expectations. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the plating of the dishes was visually impressive — every plate looked like a work of art. However, the overall dining experience didn’t fully live up to the setting. Service, while polite, was distracted at times — when ordering drinks and food, the staff seemed to be looking elsewhere, giving the impression that their attention was divided. We were encouraged to go for the set menu, which, unfortunately, turned out to be a mistake. The dishes, although beautifully presented, lacked depth and flavor. The menu felt bland and uninspired, leaving me regretting not choosing à la carte. The wine list was also underwhelming. For a place with such an upscale ambiance, the selection of red wines was limited, especially disappointing was the absence of strong Portuguese options from the Douro or Alentejo regions. In short: a visually stunning restaurant with friendly staff, but the culinary experience needs more soul and attention to match the aesthetics.

Clive Titmarsh

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Fantastic food full of flavour with such attention to detail. Service excellent and amazing interior design. A great total dining experience.

Lisa Klasen

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Sehr gutes Restaurant mit stilvollem Ambiente. Sehr zu empfehlen

Domestica in Ghent