VIVIDU

The story

Vividu Kortrijk: An Unconventional Italian Kitchen Near Waregem

The chef and his philosophy

Vividu Kortrijk approaches Italian cooking as a careful reduction rather than a direct copy. Chef Laurent Messine built the kitchen around a single principle. He strips away unnecessary elements to preserve simplicity and warmth while plating every dish himself to discuss the produce directly with guests. The Gault & Millau guide recognized this disciplined method with a 13.5 rating.

The kitchen and standout dishes

The seven-course Esperienza menu starts with a dedicated bread moment and small starters. Guests encounter precise pairings like cuttlefish with fregola sarda and tomato alongside fresh burrata. Other plates shift toward seasonal proteins such as sardinian fish with potato and lardo or pigeon with green asparagus. A dessert course rounds out the Italian-inspired cuisine using strawberries, citrus, and pistachio.

The room and the table

The dining space embraces a relaxed summer family table concept. Natural materials and open sightlines encourage conversation between courses. Guests settle into wooden chairs while waiting for the bread basket to arrive. This grounded atmosphere complements the broader Italian culinary tradition well enough to keep focus squarely on the food itself.