Circe

Name: Circe
Address: Kraanlei 17, Ghent, Flanders, Belgium
Telephone: +3292965720
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.8

169 votes

#155 of 1711 restaurants in Ghent

Open now 12PM - 2:30PM, 6PM - 10:30PM

Updated 4 months ago

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After a walk around Kraanlei, many visitors stop by this restaurant. Many people visit Circe to taste good tarator, moussaka and steaks. Tasty baklava can make a good impression on you.

The high ratings of this place wouldn't be possible without the energetic staff. Nice service is something that visitors note in their reviews. From the guests' viewpoint, prices are adequate. Guests like the comfortable atmosphere at this spot, they want to come here again and again. 4.3 is what this restaurant got from the Google rating system.

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wouter vandenabeele 5 months ago on Google

CIRCE is a relatively new restaurant in the centre of Ghent, beautifully situated by the water in a lovely neighbourhood. The setting is undoubtedly one of its biggest strengths. The renovated building is impressive and full of character. It still feels slightly unfinished in places, but in a way that adds to the atmosphere rather than detracts from it. We had dinner here and overall enjoyed the experience. The restaurant follows a sharing concept, which has become very fashionable in Ghent in recent years. Personally, I don’t particularly need a formal sharing concept, as I often end up tasting and sharing dishes with my table companions anyway, even in traditional restaurants. That said, the format worked well here, and the portions were certainly generous rather than small. One practical downside was the size of the tables. For a restaurant built around sharing multiple dishes, the tables felt surprisingly small. Once the menus, drinks, and several plates arrived, space became quite limited, which made the sharing concept a little less comfortable than it could have been. The calamari were excellent—I noticed them on many tables around us, which is usually a good sign. The tzatziki was fresh, flavourful, and one of the highlights of the meal. We also ordered an Italian charcuterie platter, which was very tasty. However, it also illustrates my main observation about the restaurant: while CIRCE presents itself as Greek-inspired, much of the menu feels more broadly Mediterranean, with noticeable Italian influences. In fact, I think it would be more accurate to describe the cuisine as Mediterranean with Greek inspiration rather than authentic Greek cuisine. That’s not a criticism of the quality of the food—the dishes were enjoyable—but expectations matter. For my main course, I had the sea bass served with vegetables and Greek-style pasta. The fish was fresh and well cooked. It could perhaps have used a little more seasoning, and it wasn’t a standout dish, but it was certainly enjoyable. The service was warm and friendly throughout the evening. One slightly amusing detail was that one of the servers seemed to know very little about Greece itself. This is by no means a requirement, and he was genuinely interested and eager to learn, but it did feel a bit unusual to find myself explaining aspects of Greece and Greek culture while dining in a restaurant that strongly references it. The pricing was generally fair. My only reservation concerns the wine list, although this is increasingly common throughout Ghent and not unique to CIRCE. Finding a decent bottle under €40 has become difficult. The house wine was perfectly pleasant, but at around €36–37 per bottle, I expected something a little more memorable. Overall, CIRCE offers a beautiful location, a stylish atmosphere, friendly service, and good food. I would happily return. Just come with the expectation of a modern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by Greece, rather than a truly authentic Greek dining experience. Price per person: €70–80 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Response from the owner 5 months ago

Kalimera! Hey Wouter, Wat fijn om te horen dat je een goede tijd had! De calamari zijn inderdaad een van de hoogtepunten. Veel plezier met je volgende bezoek, hopelijk zit er weer een gerecht tussen dat je aanspreekt! Yamas - Team Circe

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Rusen Gulen 5 months ago on Google

We waited for 1 hour for our meals. They bring tarama as tapas which we did not ordered. Although we did not eat it and told that we did not order, they had charged it. The quality of the meal especially Souvlaki was so poor. The price was so high. Service was awful. Overall experience was the worst I had ever experienced Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3

Response from the owner 4 months ago

Kalimera! Bedankt voor je feedback. We vinden het jammer dat je bezoek aan Circe niet aan je verwachtingen voldeed. De ervaring die je beschrijft is niet de service en beleving waar we als Grieks-georiënteerde taverna naar streven. We nemen je opmerkingen mee en waarderen dat je de tijd hebt genomen om ze met ons te delen. Yamas, Team Circe

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Eline Vandevenne 6 months ago on Google

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Kraanlei 17

Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

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Kraanlei 17, Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

Features

Сredit cards accepted No delivery Wi-Fi No takeaway Booking Not wheelchair accessible

Opening hours

SundaySun	12PM-2:30PM 6PM-10:30PM
MondayMon	6PM-10:30PM
TuesdayTue	6PM-10:30PM
WednesdayWed	6PM-10:30PM
ThursdayThu	6PM-10:30PM
FridayFri	12PM-2:30PM 6PM-10:30PM
SaturdaySat	12PM-2:30PM 6PM-10:30PM