the belgard kitchen

love it. this has become one of my favourite places to eat in vancouver. upon a friend's suggestion, i came here two nights ago for my birthday dinner and was immediately captivated by the interesting decor. we decided to share the burrata + eggplant caponata, margherita pizzette and foraged mushroom risotto.

the burrata + eggplant caponata easily my favourite dish of the evening. i loved the tanginess from the eggplant caponata and it worked perfectly to balance out the creaminess of the goat cheese and olive oil spread that came along with the toast. it was my first time trying caponata and i immediately fell in love. however, to echo what another reviewer has already stated, my only complaint is that it was a bit on the smaller side. in comparison with the other dishes on menu, i did feel that it was a expensive for the amount of food provided and it didn't justify the cost of ingredients that was used. for this reason, although i truly loved this dish, i may not be ordering it again.

next, we had the pizzette. it was delicious. i wouldn't suggest for anyone to order it with the expectation of getting full but if you're here to enjoy in some alcohol with some friends and wanted something to nibble on, then this is would be the perfect choice.

lastly, the foraged mushroom risotto. it was rich, creamy and very, very filling. i liked it but felt that it was perhaps a wee bit salty.

all in all, i really enjoyed my time at belgard kitchen. i enjoyed it so much that i proceeded to make reservations for my own birthday brunch for the following morning. this time, i came with another friend; she ordered the railtown breakfast wrap and i the health nut breakfast bowl. once the food arrived there wasn't much talking happening because we were both too focused on stuffing our faces with delicious food. i learned that the breakfast bowl contains coriander so for everyone with any allergies or sensitivity towards this vile plant out there - you have been warned. fortunately, the server was very lovely and immediately offered to remake the dish for me sans coriander.

i cannot wait for my next visit

i've heard great things about belgard's brunch - and it didn't disappoint!! belgard is located in railtown, a few blocks away from the heart of gastown, near ask for luigi!!  the salmon gravlax hash $14 house cured sockeye, crispy potatoes, pickled onions, arugula, beet + postmark ipa puree, poached eggs, smoky onion + parmesan cream was so yummy!! and the plating was really pretty too hehe! it sounded simple enough on the menu, but it totally exceeded my expectations! all the flavours worked in tandem, the house cured sockeye was brilliant, very fresh and cured perfectly!! the postmark ipa is one of their craft beers, and it worked really well with the other components of the dish. there was also a ton of argula, which tasted really fresh and added a lot of flavour. the egg

my first time here, i had to wait 15 mins for a hostess to acknowledge me, and they knew i was waiting. the worst part wad that they were only half full. maybe someone in the kitchen called in sick? when my girlfriend and i got seated, they ran out of the salmon hash. i understand restaurants will have a limited supply of food, but i hate seeing my girlfriend being disappointed. so we kindly left and decided to come back next week.

we came back next week, 10:30am. waited ten minutes again for a hostess and the restaurant was less then half full. minus points for that, this is real bad when the whole staff just keeps looking at you and they don't even acknowledge you.
we finally got our table and ordered everything quickly. the salmon has came. we were surprised there was no dressing on the arugula... the plating in general is absolutely beautiful but it lacked a touch of wow for flavor... my flatbread railway sandwich and side of potatoes were plated very nicely, but again, i felt like i can easily make this at home...
finally the chia seed pudding. now this was really comforting and a great way to end our feast then soak the sun rays at the beach.

in the end i wasn't disappointed. it was a decent breakfast. my expectations were high because of all the good reviews. however, i was blown away by the space and decor they have inside their brewery. it's gorgeous.

belgard kitchen has excellent food which is meant to be shared, they have a lot of tapas and small plates on their menu. we came here for dinner, it was quite busy but were seated almost right away. we ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese, the beet salad, and risotto. the soup and grilled cheese were delicious, a classic comfort food. beet salad was very fresh, tasty, and plated beautifully. the risotto was also solid, but we enjoyed the first two dishes more. prices are fair and service is good. we would recommend and come back.

had a wonderful dinner at the belgard kitchen. nice selection of drinks. although menu selection is not as wide, but everything from plating, flavor and portions are good. ordered 5 dishes to
share between 2 people and we have plenty left overs. will definitely come back again at a later
time (the place definitely will look a lot nicer when it’s dimmed).

i've been waiting for my opportunity to go to belgard kitchen for a long time, and when it finally came i was so blown away. situated in railtown, just a couple blocks northeast of gastown, past the sketchy parts, and into a gem of a neighbourhood, belgard kitchen is in one of the most unique, yet unassuming buildings youve ever seen. not much signage, you kind of have to know where it is before you drive by, but wow is this an awesome space inside. an old steel foundry, the interior is flowing with history and industrial artefacts like pulleys, wheels, barrels, giant metal things you have no idea about create an awesome atmosphere, not to mention the giant windows, giant doors, and wall of barrels. brunch was phenomenal, the ale skillet was so amazing. presentation, taste, everything was awesome. the service was also great, our server was so warm and friendly, constantly laughing, and also very observant and helpful. amazing brunch experience, topped off by a visit to postmark brewing located within the same room! the tasting bar is great, and walked away with 3 bombers that i enjoyed immensely. belgard kitchen has made it's way onto my go-to-brunch list, and i am eagerly awaiting my next journey out there.

great atmosphere, good service and good food. we had dinner there on a week night and the place is packed. we made reservation ahead of time so no waiting time for us at all. we will go back.

a hidden gem in downtown east / on the edge of gastown... you turn a corner onto dunleavy avenue and are startled by another converted warehouse/ old building with (as my husband put it ) sensational windows ( he's an architect :p) ...we walked in to find an open well planned space with high ceilings ... rustic furniture that's secretly trendy...cosy yet spacious
the belgard kitchen came with high praise , intriguing pictures and did not disappoint!

the staff was friendly and watchful but not hovering to the point of annoyance (which i like )

it was a much awaited brunch and we walked away stuffed.

food:

my friend had postmark stout sausage skillet$16
crispy potatoes, roasted mushrooms + tomato, poached eggs, smokey onion + parmesan cream, grilled sourdough

standard skillet with halved sausage, smashed potatoes , n the rest as described..it was well seasoned and very hearty, though she would've liked nicer bread than what came along and probably would've been happier if the dish was atleast 2$ cheaper

i had the salmon gravlax hash$16
house cured sockeye, crispy potatoes, avocado, pickled onions, arugula, beet + postmark ipa puree, poached eggs, smokey onion + parmesan cream

this was special :) loved the salad greens , the eggs were perfectly poached and made for perfect gooey goodness to mix everything into one delicious bite !
*special mention for the beet puree... yummm

we also had the belgard bacon$10 (shared)
maple bourbon pork belly, maple caramel

one bite , specially given my state of hunger when i'd got there and i could feel my troubled soul get lighter ! soft juicy pork belly with crunchy caramelized edges drenched in fatty maple magic...sigh
i will warn that this is an appetizer sized dish , and while i understand it's pork belly etc , 10$ for the portion size was steep. while i didn't mind it since it was sooooo tasty...others may

we ended this meal with bread pudding french toast $14 (shared)
blueberry compote, bourbon anglaise, pecan streusel, chantilly cream

oh my goodness we were happy with this! fluffy brioche heaven smothered in the compote ,with the cream dotted around just the right spots...all sitting on the bourbon anglaise that was just waiting for you to drag your fork full of sin through it...

drinks:

my friend started off with an iced latte which she wished was stronger ( can't recall the price)

we also had a beer flight / tasting paddle which was around 8$ i think?
we sampled the pineapple ale , raspberry ale , the isa ( i think) and the saison
they were ok to be honest.. i only liked one of them... i think it was the saison

i switched to their bubbly mimosas and stuck with it.. they're priced at 10$ again a fraction higher than expected... but it was well balanced, the oj was not to tart and pulpy, almost fresh squeezed and the bubbly just right.. enough to let you know it's there but not to make you snooze on the table..and a few pretty berries floating on top were a nice touch .

all in all a satisfying first time. i will be back for the belgard bacon and the mimosas, not so much the beer :)

to celebrate amy’s birthday, we had brunch at belgard kitchen – it was one place that we both have not been so we thought we’d make it a reason to go. belgard kitchen is located in the same building of vancouver urban winery and postmark brewing, which is an awesome space in railtown.

i immediately fell in love with belgard kitchen's interiors. it's the perfect place to hang out with friends or bring visitors from out of town. food was not exceptionally good but was really interesting. and then there's the wine flight that complemented the food. this is one place i will be giddy to visit again.

you know brunch is going to be amazing when you want one of every single item on the menu. belgard kitchen is open for all meals of the day but i went here for the first (my favorite) meal of the day. brunch is served on the weekend only from 10am-3pm. belgard shares its space with postmark brewing company and vancouver urban winery. the space is beautiful with super high ceilings and lots of barrels. brunching here was the perfect way to start my day. i am looking forward to dining here for dinner and lunch. telling by their brunch, everything they do here will not disappoint.

meal: featured wine, roasted cauliflower, sable fish, avocado humus, and c.c. jentsh cab/merlot. . atmosphere: beautiful building, immediately impressed by the door and then equally impressed by the second door. day light still peaking in at 6 was visible by the large windows facing the east side. loved the decor, atmosphere, open kitchen, bar, everything!

delicious food. well priced for the quality of the dishes. left wishing we could order more but definitely comfortably full after three dishes. our favourite was the sweet potato gnocchi with the lamb ragu.

awesome food and service! the venue was amazing, we will definitely be back for more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

belgard kitchen (酒廠附設餐廳的週末brunch)

belgard kitchen位於溫市東端的輕工業區，與葡萄酒廠vancouver urban winery及溫哥華釀啤酒作坊postmark brewing分享同一總壇。vancouver urban winery是大溫地區首間結合葡萄酒及啤酒的酒廠，這裏空間很大，多年來一直閒置着。vancouver urban winery的創辦人希望能善加利用，恰巧他們其中一位合伙人有多年廚房經驗，於是決定在這裏開間餐廳，讓客人可以邊品酒邊吃點東西。

belgard kitchen所在建築物the settlement building是一座已有90年的歷史建築，本來是一所用作生產船隻和飛機零件的廠房，門前兩旁不規則地堆砌了很多木方，從外觀上有點像在維修中未曾清理的建築廢料。如今酒坊和餐廳的室內仍然保存著當年原始的木造結構及巨型吊臂，亦造就了這裡獨特的環境設計。餐廳平日星期一至五由上午11時起營業，直至下午3時會提供午餐，午市的餐點十分國際化，包括越式河粉、韓式石窩飯、義大利比薩、漢堡飽以至日式拉麵都有。而週末的六日兩天則會提早在10時起營業，供應比較特別的brunch菜色。

weekend brunch saturday & sunday 10am-3pm

postmark ale sausage skillet $15 (4/5分)
crispy potatoes, roasted mushrooms + tomato, poached eggs, smokey onion + parmesan cream, grilled sourdough

salmon gravlax hash $15 (3/5分)
house cured sockeye, crispy potatoes, avocado, pickled onions, arugula芝麻菜, beet + postmark ipa puree, poached eggs, smokey onion + parmesan cream

veggie brunch burger $13.50 (2.5/5分)
house rosemary portobello patty, village cheese works cheddar, caramelized onions, sunflower seed pesto aioli, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, fried egg, ciabatta, brunch spuds