Du Progrès

Du Progrès

Family restaurant on the Korenmarkt, run by the third generation of the De Baets family: Ghent-style waterzooi, Flemish stew and Belgian beef steaks.

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Where: Ghent · Korenmarkt

Closed Sundays and Mondays · dogs not allowed

A Belgian restaurant on the Korenmarkt, the square in the centre of Ghent, run by the third generation of the De Baets family. Home cooking, sauces made in the house and a value for money that is its selling point.

The menu

Ghent's dish is waterzooi, a creamy chicken stew with vegetables (€26.50). There is also Flemish pork-cheek stew with Westmalle beer and Tierenteyn mustard, the Ghent one (€26.50), shrimp croquettes as a starter and Belgian Blanc-Bleu beef steaks, from the 200 g steak (€26.80) to the 1.2 kg rib for two. The meats come with salad, chips and house sauce.

When to go

Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Dogs are not allowed. To book, call or write: the website has no online booking.

What to order: the Ghent-style chicken waterzooi or a Blanc-Bleu Belge beef steak with chips

Practical details

Address

Korenmarkt 10, 9000 Gante

Phone

+32 9 225 17 16

[email protected]

Opening hours

Closed Sundays and Mondays; check the hours by phone

Cuisine

Belgian, Ghent, meats

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

Ghent-style chicken waterzooi

Flemish stew with pork cheeks, Westmalle and Tierenteyn mustard

Blanc-Bleu Belge beef steak

Shrimp croquettes

Tips

Try the waterzooi It is the city's typical dish and here it is on the menu all year round.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat waterzooi in Ghent?

At Du Progrès, on the Korenmarkt, where they serve it with chicken.

Which days is it closed?

Sundays and Mondays.

Does it accept dogs?

No.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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