Restaurant Lago scores 12.5 out of 20 in the new Gault&Millau guide

Restaurant Lago scores 12.5 out of 20 in the new Gault&Millau guide, marking a rapid debut just over six months after opening in Tervuren.

Restaurant Lago in Tervuren

TV chef Loïc Van Impe realized a long-held dream by opening Lago in Tervuren, aiming to offer accessible and recognizable dishes crafted from local and seasonal products alongside waterfront views. The startup period involved practical hurdles and substantial mental strain.

“I’m not going to lie: the past few months have been pretty tough. A lot of people advised me not to open my own restaurant, and somewhere I understand why now,” Van Impe told Made in. He added that he questioned himself repeatedly while fighting to reach the current milestone.

“It feels amazing to get this recognition, and that already after such a short time,” Van Impe told Made in. The journey to opening the doors was filmed for VTM GO and RTL, with a follow-up documentary scheduled to show the reality of the first 180 days in business.

Newcomers in Gault&Millau

Gault&Millau released its new restaurant guide at Brussels Expo, featuring 132 newcomers across the country.

Restaurant Famis in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem also entered the guide with a score of 12 out of 20. Operators Elise Van Camp and chef Herbert Van Zieleghem launched the warm, small-scale establishment focusing on Belgian and French classics after relocating from Lichtervelde.

Regional Restaurant Scores

Top scores of 16 out of 20 went to ‘t Korennaer, Kelderman, and Sense.

Atelier Gist, De Bakermat, and Fleur de Lin each secured 15.5 out of 20, while ‘t Hofke van Bazel followed with 15 out of 20. Restaurant Pacht 26 in Gijzegem won an award for having the best wine list featuring Belgian wines, curated by chef Stefaan De Proft.

Questions About Restaurant Lago Scores and Documentary Availability

What score did Restaurant Lago receive in the Gault&Millau guide?

Restaurant Lago received a score of 12.5 out of 20 in the new Gault&Millau guide, published at Brussels Expo.

Where can viewers watch the documentary about Restaurant Lago?

The road to opening the restaurant was recorded in a documentary released on VTM GO and RTL, with a follow-up covering the first 180 days arriving soon.

Which other restaurants debuted alongside Lago in the region?

Other newcomers include Restaurant Famis in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem with a score of 12 out of 20, alongside A’muze 22 in Landen and Stek in Tienen with 12.5 out of 20.