Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant is a calm, bright vegetarian and vegan lunch restaurant at Wapenmakersstraat 5 in Brugge, in the Flemish Region of Belgium, a short walk from the Markt and the Burg. It serves vegetarian and vegan food in a country better known for meat, mussels and stews, and has long been a reference point for visitors who do not eat meat or fish. The format is a daily vegetarian lunch menu, usually a three-course sequence of a soup, a main dish and a dessert, based on seasonal vegetables, pulses, grains and cheese, with a vegan soup of the day available for those avoiding dairy. The dishes change daily, so the menu is rarely the same on two visits, and the kitchen aims for filling, home-style plates rather than fine-dining presentation. Drinks include juices, tea, coffee and Belgian beer. The dining room is bright, plain and quiet, with a relaxed pace that suits a midday break during sightseeing; noise levels are low. The lunch menu costs about EUR 14-22 (about $16-26), which is inexpensive for a three-course meal in the historic centre. Service is at lunch, Monday to Saturday, and the restaurant is not open for dinner, so planning a midday visit is necessary. Booking is advised, particularly for groups and on busy tourist days, as the room is small. Allergies and vegan requirements should be mentioned on arrival so the staff can point out suitable dishes. The central address makes it easy to combine with a walk to the Belfry or the canals.