Fodor's Expert Review Roots

This charming restaurant is located amid the cobbled alleys of Patershol, an area that has transformed from an early-20th-century slum into one of the hippest locations in the city. Inside, Roots is all rather minimalist: just bare wood, stark tiles, and an open kitchen to stare at. The food is the star here, though a fine walled garden is located to the rear. Soak up the creativity via lunch (€35/€48) and dinner (€65/€80) set menus, which make the most of chef Kim Devisschere's ability to turn meat, fish, and some of the lesser-seen Flemish vegetables into culinary spectacles. The menus only list the ingredients, and each dish arrives something of a surprise, but therein lies the fun. Booking is essential, as this is one of the tougher places to get a table.