Oak Gent Ghent

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2026

All Michelin stars in Ghent All Michelin stars in Belgium All 1 star Michelin in Ghent All 1 star Michelin in Belgium

OAD

European Restaurants 2026, 452

All OAD European in Ghent All OAD European in Belgium

Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #1109, PRO #17.33, USER #0.00

All Restaurant Ranking in Ghent All Restaurant Ranking in Belgium

Chef

Marcello Ballard

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine, Creative, Modern European

• 2025
• 2023
• 2021

Dinner at Oak Gent

on 25 Dec 2025

by Jean-Benoit Geeraert

Top 10 of 2025! At lucky number 7

OAK

Mussel, razor clam, cockle

A dish that looks unassuming — but it truly lingers.

Prince Charming Marcelo presents a clam chowder with mussels, razor clams, and cockles, paired with a dill and white-pepper sauce, and finished with shaved Belper Knolle and caviar.

The chowder itself is a thicker, deeply flavored soup, rich with mussels, razor clams, and cockles. It’s packed with flavor and has a beautiful texture. The shellfish are perfectly cooked and... More

Top 10 of 2025! At lucky number 7

OAK

Mussel, razor clam, cockle

A dish that looks unassuming — but it truly lingers.

Prince Charming Marcelo presents a clam chowder with mussels, razor clams, and cockles, paired with a dill and white-pepper sauce, and finished with shaved Belper Knolle and caviar.

The chowder itself is a thicker, deeply flavored soup, rich with mussels, razor clams, and cockles. It’s packed with flavor and has a beautiful texture. The shellfish are perfectly cooked and lend a profound briny depth; their juices enrich the broth and create a wonderful foundation.

Alongside comes a light, foamy sauce of dill and white pepper, impeccably seasoned. The white pepper adds a distinctive touch to the whole dish. The finishing shave of Belper Knolle with caviar brings yet more complexity and finesse.

For me, it’s an exceptionally refined dish. The way the chef transforms a traditional chowder into something so elegant shows remarkable craftsmanship. Every flavor is in harmony and flows seamlessly into the next.

A chowder worthy of Christmas. 🎄

.⁣ Michelin Guide : ⭐️
. G&M : 16,5/20
.⁣ OAD : 418 Less

Dinner at Oak Gent

on 30 Oct 2023

by Yves Silvain

Great flavours @oak_gent

- Cavalinha, yuzu, sauerkraut, mackerel -
- Oyster, poached, vin jaune, thai basil, chives -
- Lobster brasil style -
- Mussels, seaweed, brioche, bbq -
- Turbot, myoga, tucupi -
- Partridge, figs, porcini, pumpkin seeds, balsamic -
- Mango, vanilla, passion fruit -

Brasilian mix by @marcelo_ballardin

Dinner at OAK

on 05 Mar 2021

by Frank Heylen