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The Chick, at Sint-Romboutskerkhof 2 in Mechelen, is a modern cuisine restaurant that Gault&Millau scored 13.5 in 2026. The dining room sits in the historic centre, in the shadow of St. Rumbold's Cathedral.
The chef's choice surprise menu is put together by Taha and his team. Ingredients come from a farm in Leest and the baker around the corner, and the menu gets a full overhaul every six weeks. From there the courses range widely, moving from Tokyo to Paris and ending in Lima or Lebanon. Wednesday to Friday offers four or five courses, while Saturdays and public holidays serve the five-course menu only.
Dinner can be matched with a wine pairing called #fromtheunderground, or with a non-alcoholic pairing. Cellar-matured cheese from Schockaert can be added between courses or taken as dessert. Michelin lists the restaurant as Recommended for 2026. Allergies can be flagged in advance, so the kitchen can prepare an alternative; otherwise, the team works with what is on hand.
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In the shadow of St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, an intimate and quirky restaurant is housed in a former chapel. We start with open ravioli, filled with slow-cooked pork roast, pecorino cream, and spicy cacio e pe...
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