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Willem Hiele is a seasonal restaurant at Kapittelstraat 71 in Oudenburg, near Ostend, Belgium, and it holds one Michelin star (2026). The kitchen draws on the spoelpolders around Ostend, the city where chef Willem Hiele was born.
The menu changes every day and follows what local farmers and fishermen bring in. Hiele cooks to the rhythm of the sea, and spontaneity guides the kitchen. Gault&Millau scored the restaurant 16.5 in 2026, praising its pure, local flavors and love for the sea.
Guests choose the experience menu, a sequence of successive courses, with wine pairing available. The restaurant also hosts events and private dining, with outdoor seating, air conditioning, parking and wheelchair access.
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Willem Hiele is a chef with a strong vision, and that's an understatement. He brings his philosophy fully to life amidst the historic polders of De Keignaert. Pure, local flavors and a love for the sea form a...
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