Bachten De Leie

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Bachten De Leie in Waregem: Classic Cuisine Cooked Over Wood Fire

Bachten De Leie is a classic cuisine restaurant in Waregem, at Staatsbaan 280 in Zulte, Belgium. Gault&Millau gave it 12.5 points in 2026, and the guide's review singles out the kitchen's wood fire and its mix of traditional and personal dishes.

Louis Wauters and the wood fire

Louis Wauters runs the kitchen, and he grew up as a butcher's son. That background shows in a menu built around meat and grills. The wood fire sits at the centre of the open kitchen, so guests can watch the cooking as it happens. Classic dishes appear alongside plates that carry his own twist.

A warm room with an open kitchen

The interior is modern but warm, with the kitchen in view from the room. Counter seats let diners sit closer to the cooking. There is also outdoor seating and air conditioning for warmer days. The restaurant holds a 2026 Michelin Recommended listing, which places it among the guide's reliable table choices in the region.