Celebrated table

Lijsterbes

Classic cuisine at Lijsterbes in Berlare, Belgium, on the Donkmeer. Gault&Millau 13.5 points (2026) and a spit-led kitchen.

The story

Lijsterbes in Berlare: Classic Cuisine at Donklaan 155, Gault&Millau 13.5 (2026)

Lijsterbes is a classic cuisine restaurant at Donklaan 155 in Donk, Berlare, Belgium, and Gault&Millau awarded it 13.5 points in 2026. The restaurant sits at the Donkmeer and serves both lunch and dinner.

Cooking over a classic spit

Chef Geert Van Der Bruggen has run the restaurant for more than 30 years. The kitchen's main feature is a classic French spit, which the guide describes as a foundational technique behind many of his preparations. Lunch and dinner both follow this approach.

Outdoor seating and private events

Guests can eat outside, and the restaurant also offers a chef's table. Private parties, events and catering are part of the offer, along with takeaway.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
13.5
13.5
2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 13.5
Michelin 2026 — Recomended
Cuisines Classic Cuisine
Services Catering, Chef's Table, Dinner, Events, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Parking, Private Parties, Table Service, Takeaway

History

On the record

2026
Gault&Millau — 13.5

Chef Geert Van Der Bruggen has been running this well-known restaurant at the Donkmeer in Berlare for over 30 years. The main attraction in the kitchen is a classic French spit used as a foundational technique for many of his preparations. He clearly follows the...

Location

Find us

Donklaan 155, Donk, 9290, Belgium
Berlare, Belgium
+32 9 367 82 29
info@lijsterbes.be
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