Belgium: Brussels
Areas in the city:
In a nutshell...
Known as the capital of comic strips, Brussels is also unique for its mix of modern buildings and Art Nouveau style homes.
An animated and festive city, it is not rare to witness a fanfare or a parade in the Grand Place nor is it uncommon to see the Mannekenpis being adomed in a new costume; Brussels is a city for walking.
The city is spread out, with 19 districts depicting many different faces of the capital. Ixelles is famous for its nightlife, where Saint-Gilles, particularly the Maison Horta, is popular with those who are interested in Art Nouveau.
Truly European in character, Brussels offers all the Belgian specialities, from beer to waffles, but Italian and French dishes are also popular. This is a city where everyone can find something of interest.
Brussels : Restaurants
Ancienne Poissonnerie - rue du Trône Troonstraat 65
Located near the neighborhood of the European Community, l'Ancienne poissonnerie is a restaurant in the Art Deco style that formerly was a fish shop. Today, the restaurant serves classic and(...)
Au vieux Bruxelles - rue Saint-Boniface Sint-Bonifaasstraat 35
Located in the middle of the Matongé neighborhood, near Toison d'Or Avenue, Au Vieux Bruxelles was a mussels restaurant of almost mythical status. Closed for a long time, the restaurant reopened(...)
Au vieux saint-martin - place du Grand-Sablon Grote Zavel
Located near Sablon plaza, Vieux Saint-Martin makes up part of the neighborhood's atmosphere. Owned by the Neils family, father and son, the menu, like the decor, doesn't change. Customers are(...)
Aux bons enfants - place du Grand-Sablon Grote Zavel
Aux Bon Enfants, located at the Sablon plaza in one of the areas olderst buildings, has been an institution for dining, popular with the locals, since 1969.It is said that during the 16th century,(...)
Belga Queen - rue Fossé-aux-Loups Wolvengracht
Not far from the Saint-Hubert galeries, the Belga Queen has taken up residence in the old Post Office. Inside you'll find a large space of typical bank architecture from the Belle Epoque and(...)
Belgo belge - rue de la Paix Vredestraat 20
In the Matongé district, near Toison d'Or avenue, Belgo Belge brasserie is an homage to all things Belgian. The design is structured around giant canvases by an artist who showcases typically Belgian(...)
Big Mama - place de la Vieille-Halle-aux-Blés Oud Korenhuis, 41
Located between the Grand-Place and Sablon, Big Mama's is an unpretentious, cozy and warm restaurant. Opened in 2001 by two brothers, one in charge of the kitchen and the other in charge of the(...)
Bistrot du Mail - rue du Mail Maliestraat 81
Near Châtelain place, the Bistro du Mail offers a refined space within red brick interior and tables decorated with square plates in lively colors.Behind the ovens, chef Damien Bouchery produces(...)
Bocconi - rue de l'Amigo Vruntstraat
A stone's throw from the Grand-Place, Ristorante Bocconi in the Amigo hotel has conquered the hearts of its clientele with its authentic and refined Italian cuisine. The menu is directed by chef(...)
Bon-bon - rue des Carmélites Karmelietenstraat 93
Not far from Brugmann plaza, in a residential neighborhood, Bob-Bon, meaning "good-good," is an aptly named restaurant. Approved for one star in the Michelin guide in 2004, chef Christophe Hardiquest(...)
Bonsoir Clara - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat
Located on Antoine-Dansaert street, in the heart of the fashion district, Bonsoir Clara is a restaurant offering two different and colorful atmospheres.The larger room is dominated by a large(...)
Café Belga - place Eugène Flagey Eugène Flageyplein 18
Located at Flagey place near Ixelles ponds, in the former home of the Radio is Café Belga, a café that is never empty. Here, homage is rendered to all things Belgian: the national anthem, cyclist(...)
Café de Bruxelles - Grand-Place Grasmarkt
At the Grand-Place, this cafe, once called "Kermie," has quickly become a hip meeting spot for locals thanks to its renovated style. The decor is gently subdued by cloth covered walls displaying old(...)
Café des spores - chaussée d'Alsemberg Alsembergse Steenweg 103
In the middle of the Saint-Gilles district, not far from the train station, the fans of mushrooms have found their spot. Café des Spores is restaurant where the mushroom, in all its glory, is(...)
Canterbury - avenue de l'Hippodrome Renbaanlaan 2
In front of the ponds of Ixelles, the Canterbury takes advantage of its beautiful location. Full of light, thanks to its huge bay windows, this brasserie welcomes you into a simple atmosphere filled(...)
Chez Marie - rue Alphonse-de-Witte Alphonse De Wittestraat 40
Not far from Ixelles ponds, near Flagey Place, Chez Marie is a restaurant whose name comes from a plaster statue of the bust of a young girl named Marie. This small establishment, in fact honors all(...)
Ciao - rue Joseph-Stevens Joseph Stevensstraat
In the heart of the Sablon district, Ciao is not the most apparent of restaurants. Nevertheless, all lovers of Italian cuisine know the address by heart. A calm environment done in black and white,(...)
Cospaia - rue Capitaine-Crespel Kapitein Crespelstraat 1
In the heart of Brussels, near to Louise avenue, Cospaia is making waves. It should be said that the owner, Belgian businessman Jan Tindemans wanted to offer Brussels a high-class restaurant on the(...)
Dolce Campagna - chaussée de Vleugat Vleurgatsesteenweg 167
In the middle of Brussels, not far from Châtelain plaza and Louise avenue, Dolce Campagna is a real escape to Italy! In a charming space decorated in light colors and cream and soft lighting,(...)
Ecailler du palais royal - rue Bodenbroek Bodenbroekstraat, 18
Dating since the end of the 17th century, the house is located in the Sablon district, antique neighborhood, near Sainte-Gudule church. The establishments consists of a room on the first floor with(...)
El vasco - rue Page Edelknaapstraat 34
Not for from Châtelain plaza, in front of Fils de Jules, belonging to the same owner, El Vasco is a Basque bar. You enter into a butcher shop styled decor where sausages and jams hang from the(...)
En face de parachute - chaussée de Waterloo Waterloose Steenweg 578
Located between Brugmann and Châtelain Plazas and in front of the clothing shop Parachute, 'En Face de Parachute' bistro has been around since 1994. Customers frequent the restaurant for the food as(...)
Fresh Company - rue Lesbroussart Lesbroussartstraat 120
Near Bailli Street and not far from Châtelain plaza, Fresh Company was known for its light and creative take away dishes. Mary Fehily had the gift of combining coleslaw, eggplant "caviar" and lentils(...)
Hong Kong Delight - Rue Saint-Catherine 35
The Hong Kong Delight is far from the typical Chinese restaurant around the corner, and even further from the tourist-traps boasting inedible dishes. Waiters here actually speak Chinese, for a(...)
Jacques - quai aux Briques Baksteenkaai 44
Located on the banks, not far from Antoine-Dansaert street, Jacques was founded in 1936 and particularly favored by marketers as a meeting place. Around 1975, it became a real restaurant though still(...)
Jaloa - place Sainte-Catherine Sint-Katelijneplein 5-6-7
Jaloa has made a name for itself in a short period of time.Originally Jaloa opened as a wine bar offering small plates, now it has become one of the best restaurants in Brussels.The menu is well(...)
Jeux de Bols - rue Blaes Blaesstraat 163
Jeu de Bols is a soup bar as its name playfully indicates that can be found at the Jeu de Balles plaza. Opened by a Lebanese man obsessed with finding deals at fleamarkets and secondhand shops, the(...)
Kasbah - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat
Located in Antoine-Dansaert street, La Kasbah is enchantingly decorated. Designed by Frédéric Nicolaï who is responsable for some of the best improvements in restaurants in the last 15 years, this(...)
La Canne en ville - rue de la Réforme Hervormingsstraat 22
Between Brugmann place and Châtelain place, far away from the chic establishments of Brussels, Canne en Ville has been locally well known for more than 20 years. At the helm of this restaurant are(...)
La Cuisine - rue Lesbroussart Lesbroussartstraat 85
La Cuisine, open in 2004, can be found between Flagey Place and Balli street. On the wall, two lunches are offered as well as several desserts and minimal but good selection of wines. In an old(...)
La Fin de Siècle - avenue Louise Louizalaan 423
Set in a wonderful building not far from the Ixelles ponds, La Fin de Siècle restaurant hides a completely refined and romantic atmosphere where the food is an excellent mix of French and Italian(...)
La Manufacture - rue Notre-Dame-du-Sommeil 12 O L V van Vaakstraat
Manufacture can be found near Antoine-Dansaert street and not far from the Midi train station, on the former fair grounds of the city. Historically, the space housed printing presses until 1943 when(...)
La Meilleure Jeunesse - rue de l'Aurore Dageraadstraat 58
La Meilleure Jeunesse is a bit off the beaten path near the Ixelles ponds and in a residential street, however, it is a very popular establishment with the youth of Brussels. Belonging to the owners(...)
La Quincaillerie - rue du Page Edelknaapstraat 45
Quincaillerie (the hardware store) is a restaurant that pleases as much for its decor as for its sumptuous meals. It is located not far from Châtelain place and very near to the Horta museum. (...)
La Roue d'Or - rue des Chapeliers Hoedenmakersstraat
This Belle Epoque style pub near the Grand Place, is without a doubt one of the most authentic of Brussels. The decoration is superb with its stained glass and frescos on the walls where Magritte's(...)
La Table de l'Abbaye - rue Belle-Vue Bellevuestraat
In the shadow of the Cambre Abbey, not far from the Ixelles ponds, The Table de l'Abbaye is set in a lovely building. The ambience is cozy and filled with old-fashioned furniture, the tables are(...)
La taverne du passage - galerie de la Reine Koninginnegalerij
The Tavern du Passage has been serving customers for more than 77 years in its Art Deco style brasserie located in the Saint Hubert galleries. Its been a favorite with locals and foreigners for years(...)
L'Arrosoir - Rue Haute, 60
L'Arrosoir, or the Sprinkler, is a strange name for a restaurant... Customers are often curious about this, but then the collection of sprinklers hanging from the cieling explains a lot. As does the(...)
Le Chalet de la forêt - Drève-de-Lorraine Lorrainedreef 43
Far from the bustle of Brussels, in the Soignes forest, near the Cambre woods, this listing is for those who want to get out of the city and discover this remarkable forest. Taken over in 2000 by a(...)
Le Crabe fantôme - avenue du Bois-de-la-Cambre Ter Kamerenboslaan 17C
Out of the way of touristic spots, near Franklin Roosevelt avenue, the Crabe Fantome is a restaurant that takes its customers on a voyage. Each room has a distinct style, each with an ocean theme,(...)
Le fils de Jules - rue Page Edelknaapstraat 35
Le Fils de Jules, near Châtelain place and the Horta museum, is dedicated to cuisine from the Basque and Landes regions in France. Food is served in a minimalist, Art-Deco inspired setting with large(...)
Le Fruit Défendu - rue Tenbosch Tenbosstraat 108
Fruit Defendu, between Châtelain and Brugmann places, allows customers to discover their unique dishes with a view of the kitchen. Pascal Frénot is the head chef-owner who prepares an inventive(...)
Le Pain du Châtelain - place du Châtelain Kasteleinsplein 29
Pain du Châtelain, at Châtelain place near to Horta museum is a great place to have a drink or go to lunch. The setting is rustic and the decor very country. A large hostess station develops the(...)
Le Pain Quotidien - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat
Located in Antoine-Dansaert street, this is the location of the very first Pain Quotidien having opened their doors in 1990. It offers traditional bread, hand made, with a nice crust and firm(...)
Le Perroquet - rue Watteeu Watteeustraat
Le Perroquet, Sablon place, is decorated along the Art Deco mouvement with its woodwork, stained glass windows, and moldings all of which remind customers of this omnipresent style of Brussels. The(...)
Le roy d espagne - Grand-Place Grote Markt
Le Roy d'Espagne tavern, Grand Place, was built in 1697 and was originally the building for the bakers guild. The establishments name is in reference to Charles II who, in 1697, was the king of(...)
Le Toucan - avenue Louis-Lepoutre Louis Lepoutrelaan 1
Several feet from Brugmann place, not far from the Châtelain district, le Toucan, is never empty. Featuring typical Parisian brasserie food, the menu changes daily according to market availability.(...)
Le Variétés - place Sainte-Croix Heilig-Kruisplein 4
Located on the ground floor of the steamship building near the Ixelles ponds, le Variétés is a well known rotisserie style restaurant. The biggest draw is, of course, the uncommn atmosphere. The(...)
Le Vismet - place Sainte-Catherine Sint-Katelijneplein 23
Tom Decroos's restaurant is a warm, fun and enjoyable establishment; their refined fish specialties are simply out of this world. Amateurs will enjoy the royal sea bream roasted with a vegetable(...)
Les brasseries Georges - avenue Winston-Churchill Winston Churchilllaan 259
At the edge of the Cambre woods, the Brasserie Georges, is an authentic Parisian brasserie. The tables and chairs are in traditional bistro style and the silverware and condiments in real silver.(...)
