Publiek

Publiek is a one-of-a-kind star establishment and its friendly vibe is pivotal to its loft-inspired, cosy bistro interior and its home-from-home ambience. The mix of designer and vintage details courtesy of artist friends lend it a quirky personalised feel. The bar even features its old beer pump! The team’s enthusiasm is contagious, and the talented chef frequently serves the main course himself. Don’t expect posh, luxury ingredients, because Olly Ceulenaere is a staunch champion of little-known veggies and produce. His intelligent recipes hit the spot every time and he is a past master in the art of unexpected yet felicitous combinations, such as fillet of rockfish which is coated with a lacquer made out of shrimp heads and then flanked by a jus of yellow beetroot in shrimp stock and a spicy lovage oil. Ceulenaere juggles with techniques and flavours to exalt familiar ingredients, whose every facet he explores in a fascinating creative quest. The menu changes frequently, in keeping with the chef’s mood and inspiration (different lunch and dinner menu). The expert sommelier suggests excellent wine-food pairings, featuring traditional and unusual natural wines. Every meal at Publiek is a culinary adventure.

1. Unconventional Menu Options

• The restaurant offers a 'Cheese instead of dessert' option for €7.50 or €15 for 3 or 5 pieces.

2. Limited Menu on Fridays and Saturdays

• On these nights, the restaurant only serves their six or seven-course menu.

3. Open Kitchen Concept

• The kitchen is located in the centre of the restaurant, allowing diners to experience the magic up close.

Tasting Menus

• 5 Course Menu: €105 (with extra course €15)
• Dinner Menu: €98 (with extra course €15)

A La Carte

• Creuse oester, tuinkers, zilte room: price not specified
• Nieuwe aardappel, makreel, gele biet: price not specified
• Tartaar eend, aubergine, komkommer: price not specified
• Gebrande witte asperge, lamsoor, Duke Of Berkshire: price not specified
• Mooie meid, gele paprika, kappertjes: price not specified
• Rundsbavette, wortel, daslook: price not specified
• Aardbei, rode wijn, honing: price not specified

Cheese Option

• 3 pieces: €7.50 — 5 pieces: €15