Tinèlle

Tinèlle occupies the left wing of Het Predikheren, a 17th-century convent that was once a military hospital and is now a library and cultural centre, a stone's throw from Kazerne Dossin. It is run by Ken Verschueren and Jenny Callens, with classic Franco-Belgian cooking in a relaxed tone: no set menu imposed, no waiters in bow ties. The Michelin Guide awards it one star in 2026.

The menu

At lunchtime there is a changing three-course menu for €58. À la carte, starters such as grey shrimp croquettes or scallop carpaccio (€32), mains from €42 to €65 (scallops from Fécamp, turbot grenobloise, fillet with oxtail ragù) and the dame blanche served at the table. There are croquettes of Mechelse Koekoek, the Mechelen chicken, to nibble on.

When to go

Monday to Friday, from 11:45 to 13:30 and from 18:30 to 22:00. Closed at weekends and for two weeks in August. Dogs are not allowed, as it is in Het Predikheren. The Tinel underground car park is next door.