Two-Michelin-Starred Restaurant De Groene Lantaarn to Close
De Groene Lantaarn, a two-michelin-starred restaurant in Belgium, is set to close its doors. The restaurant, located in Langestraat, bruges, will cease operations on February 15, 2026, according to reports from several Dutch and Belgian news outlets. https://www.missethoreca.nl/restaurant/nieuws/de-groene-lantaarn-sluit-de-deuren-jarno-eggen-en-cindy-borger-gaan-ieder-hun-eigen-weg/
The closure marks the end of a successful partnership between chefs Jarno eggen and Cindy Borger, who have jointly led the restaurant. They have announced they will each pursue separate culinary ventures. https://www.missethoreca.nl/restaurant/nieuws/de-groene-lantaarn-sluit-de-deuren-jarno-eggen-en-cindy-borger-gaan-ieder-hun-eigen-weg/
De Groene Lantaarn was highly regarded within the culinary world, consistently ranking among Belgium’s top restaurants. It held a position as number 4 in the Lekker500 guide for 2026. https://lekker.nl/nieuws/toprestaurant-de-groene-lantaarn-nummer-4-in-lekker500-editie-2026-sluit-de-deuren/ The restaurant was known for its innovative cuisine and refined dining experience.
further details regarding the chefs’ future plans have not yet been released.