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Starters
Cheese Croquettes
€18
MILK
GLUT
Golden-brown and crispy on the outside, with a core of melted Emmentaler cheese that glides like silk across the tongue. Served with a fresh salad and homemade honey-mustard dressing.
Homemade Shrimp Croquettes
€23,50
FISH
MILK
GLUT
CRUST
SOY
Freshly prepared daily in our kitchen with North Sea shrimp in a creamy sauce. Crispy fried to perfection, served with a fresh salad.
Duo of Cheese & Shrimp Croquette
€22
MILK
GLUT
CRUST
SOY
The best of both worlds — a cheese croquette and a shrimp croquette on one plate. Ideal for tasting both Belgian classics.
Smoked Ham with Melon
€21,50
With a glass of Port
Fine smoked ham with sweet seasonal melon, finished with a touch of sherry. A timeless combination of salty and sweet.
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
€21,50
With fresh parmesan
MILK
Paper-thin slices of beef carpaccio with fresh Parmesan, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Finished with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.
Smoked Salmon
€21,50
With onion slivers & fresh toast
FISH
MILK
EGG
GLUT
CRUST
SOY
Thick-cut premium quality smoked salmon, served with onion rings and crispy toasted bread. Simple and sublime.
Raw & Smoked Salmon Tartare
€21,50
With dill sauce
FISH
EGG
GLUT
CRUST
MUST
A refined interplay of raw and smoked salmon in tartare, accompanied by a fresh dill sauce. Double texture, double delight.
Zeeland Mussels Jumbo
Natural
€31
GLUT
CEL
MOLL
MUST
Jumbo Zeeland mussels prepared at their purest. The full, briny flavour of the North Sea in every shell. Serve with bread to soak up the broth.
White Wine
€32
GLUT
CEL
MOLL
MUST
Zeeland mussels steamed in an aromatic white wine. The fruity wine enhances the natural sweetness of the mussels.
Garlic-Cream
€33
MILK
GLUT
CEL
MOLL
MUST
Garlic and cream form the perfect duo with our jumbo mussels. Every mussel bathed in a rich, creamy sauce full of flavour.
Provençale
€33
GLUT
CEL
MOLL
MUST
Mussels prepared Southern French style with tomato, herbs and a touch of Provençal sunshine. A Mediterranean feast.
House Style
€35
Ricard, curry, garlic and cream
MILK
GLUT
CEL
MOLL
MUST
Our signature mussels with a secret recipe of Ricard, curry and garlic cream. Layer upon layer of flavour — the favourite of our regulars.
Salads
Mixed Salad€15,50
Fresh Nova lettuce with tomato, cucumber and carrot, drizzled with homemade honey-mustard vinaigrette. Fresh and light.
Salade Niçoise€22
FISHEGGLUPGLUTMUST
Classic French salad with tuna, hard-boiled egg, olives and green beans. A complete meal in itself.
Salade Mozzarella€18,50
MILKEGGGLUTMUSTNUTS
Fresh mozzarella with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil. Italian simplicity at its finest.
Bacon Salad€21
GLUTMUST
Crispy fried bacon on a bed of fresh greens with warm vinaigrette. Savoury and tempting.
Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon€23
MILKGLUTMUSTNUTS
Warm goat cheese and crispy bacon — a classic French combination. Creamy, crunchy and full of flavour.
Salade Exotique€25
FISHGLUTMUST
Tropical fruit and red berries among fresh greens. A surprisingly fruity salad bursting with colour and flavour.
Shrimp SaladMarket price
GLUTCRUSTMUST
Tender shrimp on a bed of fresh greens with lemon vinaigrette. Market price guarantees the best freshness.
Greek Salad€21,50
MILKGLUTMUST
Traditional Greek salad with feta, Kalamata olives and red onion. The taste of the Mediterranean.
Fried Chicken Salad€23
GLUTMUSTNUTS
Freshly pan-fried chicken fillet on a rich vegetable salad. Protein-rich and flavourful — a balanced meal.
Scampi Salad€23
GLUTCRUST
Succulent scampi on fresh salad with a citrus dressing. The sea meets the garden.
Calamari Salad€21,50
EGGGLUTCRUSTMOLL
Crispy fried calamari on a bed of fresh greens. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside.
Salade Maison€26,50
Scampi, smoked salmon and fried chicken
FISHMILKEGGLUPGLUTCELCRUSTMOLLSOYPNUTSES
Our most generous salad with scampi, smoked salmon and fresh fruit. The ultimate salad experience at De Witte Leeuw.
Fish Dishes
Scampi Pesto€23
MILKGLUTCRUSTMUSTNUTS
Seven tender scampi in an aromatic green pesto. Basil and seafood in perfect harmony.
Scampi Curry€23
MILKEGGGLUTCRUST
Scampi in a mild, fragrant curry sauce. Eastern spices meet North Sea prawns.
Scampi Maison€23
MILKGLUTCRUSTMUST
Our signature scampi in homemade sauce. The flavour that keeps our guests coming back.
Trio Scampi€26
MILKEGGGLUTCRUSTNUTS
Three times three — pesto, curry and maison. The ultimate scampi experience for the true connoisseur.
Salmon Fillet€27
Bearnaise sauce and pommes duchesse
FISHMILKEGGGLUTMUST
Tender salmon fillet with classic béarnaise sauce and duchesse potatoes. Elegance on a plate.
Pan-Fried Sole€41
FISHGLUTMUST
Noble Dover sole à la meunière — pan-fried in butter to a golden brown. Fine, tender fish of top quality worth every cent.
Cod Loin€30,50
On a bed of leek
FISHMILKGLUT
Succulent cod loin on a bed of fine leek. Subtle in flavour, delicate in texture.
Meat Dishes
Homemade Steak Tartare€24
FISHEGGGLUTMUST
100% pure beef, freshly prepared with the classic garnish. Dijon mustard, onions, capers and Worcestershire sauce. Served with crispy fries.
Rumsteak (250gr)€27
With sauce of your choice and fries
MILKEGGGLUT
Thick-cut 250-gram rumsteak, cooked to your preference. With sauce of your choice and golden fries. Pure Belgian meat enjoyment.
Belgian Blue Beef Fillet€34
With fries
GLUTMUST
Belgian Blue beef fillet served with fries.
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak€32,50
With sauce of your choice and fries
GLUTMUST
300-gram entrecôte, grilled to perfection. The fat gives a deep, rich flavour to every bite. With sauce of your choice and fries.
Côte à l'Os (2 pers.)€75
With warm or cold vegetables, two sauces and fries
MILKGLUTCEL
Our most impressive meat dish — a generous côte à l'os to share. With warm or cold vegetables, two sauces and fries.
Ham Hock€25,50
With mustard sauce and baked potato
MILKGLUTMUST
Slowly braised pork knuckle with a tangy mustard sauce and baked potato. Crispy crust, tender meat.
Hungarian Goulash€24
With fries
GLUTMUST
Traditional Hungarian recipe with tender beef, paprika and tomato. Stewed for hours for a deep, warming flavour. With fries.
Half Chicken€23
With salad and fries
GLUTMUST
Half a chicken, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. With fresh salad and golden fries. Simple and delicious.
Wagyu Burger€30
MILKEGGGLUTSES
Juicy burger made from Belgian Wagyu beef with double cheese, crispy bacon and truffle mayonnaise. A luxurious burger experience with local premium meat.
Burger Double Cheese€22
Bacon, BBQ sauce, salad and fries
MILKEGGGLUTSES
Classic double cheeseburger with bacon and BBQ sauce. With salad and fries — the perfect comfort food.
Specialties
Mixed Grill€30
With fresh salad, cocktail sauce and fries
GLUTMUST
A generous selection of grilled meats with fresh salad, cocktail sauce and fries. For the true meat lover.
Ghent-style Chicken Waterzooi€23,50
MILKGLUTCELSOY
The traditional Ghent dish. Tender chicken in a creamy vegetable broth with carrot and leek. The pride of our city for centuries.
Flemish Beef Stew€25
With fries
MILKEGGGLUTMUST
Same recipe for 25 years. Tender beef neck meat stew, slow-cooked for hours in Westmalle Trappist dark beer. With golden fries — pure Ghent soul.
Belgian Endive with Ham€22,50
Cheese sauce and mashed potatoes
MILKEGGGLUTSOY
Belgian endive wrapped in ham, smothered in creamy cheese sauce and baked to a golden brown. With smooth mashed potatoes. Belgian comfort food at its finest.
Supplements
Supplement Sauce€3
Mushroom, pepper, bearnaise or maison
Mushroom, pepper, béarnaise or maison sauce. The perfect addition to any meat dish.
Supplement Warm Vegetables or Fresh Salad€5
Extra vegetables or a fresh salad with your main course.
Supplement Mayonnaise€1
Classic mayonnaise or ketchup.
Supplement Bread€2,50
Extra bread with your meal.
Supplement Herb Butter with Bread€5
Homemade herb butter with warm bread.
Quick Bites
Fresh Soup of the Day with Bread€6,50
GLUTCELNUTS
Freshly prepared seasonal soup made daily by the chef, served with bread.
Croque Monsieur (2 pieces)€14,50
MILKEGGGLUTMUSTSOY
Classic French toasted sandwich with ham and melted cheese. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
Croque Madame (2 pieces)€16,50
MILKEGGGLUTMUSTSOY
The Croque Monsieur with two fried eggs on top. Runny yolk on melted cheese — irresistible.
Croque Special (2 pieces)€17,50
With spaghetti sauce
MILKEGGGLUTMUSTSOY
Our special variant with homemade spaghetti sauce. Extra flavour, extra filling.
Spaghetti Bolognaise€16,50
MILKEGGGLUTCEL
Homemade bolognese sauce on al dente spaghetti. A timeless classic.
Tagliatelle with Scampi in House Sauce€23,50
MILKEGGGLUTCELCRUST
Tagliatelle with scampi in house sauce.
Kids Menu
Children's Macaroni€9
MILKEGGGLUT
Creamy macaroni specially made for our little guests. Tasty and nutritious.
Children's Spaghetti€9
MILKEGGGLUT
Spaghetti bolognese in a child-friendly portion. The favourite of every little foodie.
Chicken Fillet with Apple Sauce and Fries€15
GLUT
Tender chicken fillet with homemade apple sauce and crispy fries. A children's favourite.
Frikandel (2 pieces) with Fries€11
GLUTSOY
Two crispy frikandels with golden fries. Simple and tasty.
Children's Ice Cream€6
MILKEGG
A colourful scoop of ice cream as a sweet finale for the little ones.
Desserts
Homemade Chocolate Mousse€8.50
MILKEGG
Silky smooth chocolate mousse, handmade by our chef. Intense cocoa flavour that melts on the tongue.
Cake of the Day with Coffee€11
MILKEGGGLUT
Daily changing cake, freshly selected. Served with a cup of coffee — the perfect finale.
Crème Brûlée€8.50
MILKEGG
Classic French crème brûlée with a crackly caramel layer on top. Beneath: velvety smooth vanilla custard.
Tiramisu€9
MILKEGGGLUT
Italian masterpiece of mascarpone, espresso-soaked biscuit and cocoa. Layer after layer of delight.
Warm Apple Pie€8.50
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm from the oven, with cinnamon-apple filling and a golden crispy crust. Pure and honest.
Warm Apple Pie with Ice Cream and Whipped Cream€10.50
MILKEGGGLUT
Our warm apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream. The ultimate combination of warm and cold.
Ice Cream Coupes
Coupe Vanille€10
MILKEGGGLUT
Creamy vanilla ice cream with whipped cream. Sometimes simplicity is the most delicious.
Coupe Mokka€10
MILKEGGGLUT
Coffee ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. For the coffee lover with a sweet tooth.
Coupe Brésilienne€11
MILKEGGGLUTNUTS
Vanilla and mocha ice cream with roasted hazelnuts and caramel sauce. Brazilian-inspired delight.
Coupe Advocaat€11
MILKEGGGLUTSES
Vanilla ice cream with advocaat — a typical Belgian combination. Creamy and warming.
Coupe Strawberry€13
Seasonal
MILKEGGGLUT
Fresh seasonal strawberries with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Summery fresh.
Dame Blanche€11
MILKEGGGLUTSOY
Belgian classic — vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Timeless.
Banana Split€12
MILKEGGGLUTSOY
The classic banana split with three flavours of ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Generous and festive.
Coupe 'White Lion'€18
With fresh fruit
MILKEGG
Our signature coupe with fresh seasonal fruit. The showpiece of De Witte Leeuw.
Pancakes
With Sugar and Butter€8
MILKEGGGLUT
The purest version — warm pancake with crystal sugar and melting butter.
With Jam€9
MILKEGGGLUT
Pancake with sweet jam of your choice. Classic and comforting.
With Whipped Cream€8,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Light fresh whipped cream on a warm pancake. A simple indulgent moment.
With Ice Cream and Whipped Cream€10,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm pancake with a scoop of ice cream and whipped cream. Warm and cold together.
With Chocolate Sauce€9,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm chocolate sauce over a soft pancake. Chocolate heaven.
Mikado€13,50
Chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
MILKEGGGLUT
Chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream on a warm pancake. Our most decadent version.
With Warm Apricot Compote€10
MILKEGGGLUT
Soft apricot compote on a warm pancake. Fruity and refined.
With Warm Cherries€10,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm cherries on a soft pancake. A Belgian classic.
With Warm Cherries, Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream€12,50
MILKEGGGLUT
The ultimate cherry pancake — warm, cold and creamy on one plate.
Waffles
With Sugar and Butter€7
MILKEGGGLUT
Crispy Liège waffle with sugar and butter. The essence of Belgium.
With Jam€8
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm waffle with sweet jam. Simple happiness.
With Whipped Cream€7,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Fresh whipped cream on a crispy waffle. Light delight.
With Ice Cream and Whipped Cream€9,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Waffle with ice cream and whipped cream — an unbeatable combination.
With Chocolate Sauce€8,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm chocolate sauce over a crispy waffle. Irresistible.
Mikado€12,50
Chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
MILKEGGGLUT
Chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. The waffle in its most luxurious form.
With Warm Cherries€9,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Warm cherries on a crispy waffle. Fruity and heartwarming.
With Warm Cherries, Ice Cream and Whipped Cream€11,50
MILKEGGGLUT
Cherries, ice cream and whipped cream — the complete waffle feast.