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Pacht 26 is a fine dining restaurant at Pachthofstraat 26 in Gijzegem, part of Aalst, and appears in the Michelin Guide as Recommended for 2026. Chef Stefaan de Proft cooks in an open kitchen, while Els Van Sande welcomes guests in the dining room.
Gault&Millau gave the restaurant 13.5 in 2026 and describes creative cooking where product quality comes first. Among the dishes it mentions are a gambero rosso tartare with mango and a risotto with pumpkin, soft shell crab and coppa. Dessert has been a passion fruit sorbet with chocolate beignet and coconut.
Michelin describes the chef as his own wine waiter, someone who travels eastern Europe to build the list and shops the market early for produce. The restaurant also offers a tasting menu and takeaway. Private parking for 12 cars sits behind the building.
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At Pacht 26, Chef Stefaan de Proft offers a creative cuisine where product quality is paramount. From the aperitif onward, he immediately sets the tone with a wide array of successful amuse-bouches. The starter is gambero rosso tartare with mango, w...
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