Markt22

Markt22 is a well-regarded and consistently enjoyable restaurant on the Grote Markt in Ypres, combining a central location with a high standard of cooking and a warm, accessible atmosphere. Chef Pascal presides over a kitchen that works with day-fresh, locally sourced ingredients, producing a menu of grilled meats and North Sea fish dishes executed à la minute with care and precision. Highlights include perfectly cooked steaks, North Sea sole belle meunière, and daily seasonal suggestions that reflect what is freshest at market that day. The restaurant draws on the great Belgian brasserie tradition while maintaining the ambition and consistency of a quality dining address. Guests appreciate the balance between accessibility and refinement: the setting is convivial and relaxed, and the food delivers genuine satisfaction without unnecessary ceremony. The wine list is well chosen and offers good accompaniment to the menu. Markt22 is a strong and reliable choice for both visitors to Ypres and locals looking for a quality meal in a prime location, with views over the historic square and the famous Lakenhallen.