2 Best Restaurants in Day Trips from Brussels, Brussels

August

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A couple of miles west of Gaasbeek is the rather bijou little town of Lennik, home to a fair number of high-priced dining options. One of the finer is August, a wine shop-cum-restaurant that oozes class and is set in an 18th-century wine merchant's premises. Paired set menus aren't cheap, but they pack a lot of flavor in, arriving immaculately presented. 

Bistro Dinner Lunch Prix-Fixe $$$$
Alfred Algoetstraat 2b, Gaasbeek, Flanders, 1750, Belgium
02-532--4220
www.augustwijnbar.be
Known For
  • the wine selection is backed by good knowledge
  • the cooking is pretty exciting with well-balanced set menus
  • it's a gorgeous old building
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed. and Sat.

Lettuce

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Salads packed with flavor, great hunks of quiches, and homemade lemonades are what keeps locals healthy at this popular lunch spot. 

Brunch Café Gluten-free Lunch Prix-Fixe Quick Bite $$
Tiensestraat 6, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium
0468-310--600
lettuce-leuven.be
Known For
  • there's a good selection of vegetarian options
  • a seat at the window lets you watch the urban flow hustle past
  • the salads mix together interesting combinations of veg, fruit, and meat
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.