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1. Gare Maritime
$$ | Laeken |The city isn't short of good street food markets, not since Wolf opened in the center, but out in Laeken, where the options are not nearly as interesting, this new addition was a godsend when it opened in the Tour & Taxis center in 2021. The choice here is a mix of slightly more upmarket and downright crowd-pleasing, ranging from the frites of "140" (the perfect temperature for cooking fries) to the Ayurvedic veggies of Xgreen. The space is huge and you're not short of options.
Rue Picard 7, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- Carne's Mauro Colagreco is a veteran of the three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in France
- Just Graze has a load of local cheeses to try
- Regular music nights
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2. Maison Antoine
$ | Schuman |The Maison Antoine frites stand sells the best fries in the capital, say some people, accompanied by a dizzying range of condiments; try either local fave "Bicky" or the indulgent vol-au-vent sauce.
Pl. Jourdan 1, Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium02-230–5456Known For
- Excellent fries
- Condiment heaven
- Picky management (be sure to clean up after yourself)
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3. 't Kelderke
$$ | Lower Town |Head down into this 17th-century vaulted cellar restaurant (watch out for the low door frame) for traditional Belgian cuisine served at plain wooden tables. Mussels are the house specialty, but the stoemp et saucisses (mashed potatoes and sausages) are equally tasty. It's a popular place with locals and tourists, as it's open noon to midnight—but anything on the Grand Place is always going to be heaving with people. Like many restaurants in the center, Covid forced them to adopt a reservation system, so it's easier to grab a table than it used to be on busy nights.
Grand Place 15, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-513–7344Known For
- Its atmospheric underground setting in the center of town
- A solid entry for sampling some Belgian classics
- Its rather touristy vibe, but don't be put off
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4. 't Kiekekot
$$ | |In a city of students, it's no surprise that something so simple as a "chicken and bread" restaurant would take off. But it is also a thing of beauty. It has been going since the 1960s but closed for several years, reopening to much nostalgia and a hipper new look (think cocktails and decent beer) among the boutiques of Mechelsestraat. At its heart, it's just a hunk of delicious marinated roast chicken with a selection of sides (salads, veggies, apple sauce, hummus), but to locals, it's so much more than that.
Mechelsestraat 46, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium016-657--508Known For
- Tasty, and cheap—just a few euros for a half chicken
- It's the perfect quick pick-up meal when shopping
- The staff are friendly and the drinks choice is good
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5. La Couscoussière
$$ | |This Tunisian restaurant is newer to the Tervuren scene but has quickly established a loyal following among locals. The blackboard menu is never huge, but that's no bad thing; it just means they do a few things well, and that's better than most manage. A few Belgian beers and Tunisian wines accompany vast portions of tagines (fish, meat, and veggie) and buttery couscous.
Chau. de Bruxelles 56, Tervuren, Flanders, 3080, Belgium0487-276--032Known For
- A charming little setting that feels quite intimate
- The tagines are beloved
- You'll find a new appreciation for Tunisian wine
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6. Le Waterloo
$$ | |A really solid and reliable Belgian brasserie that rarely lets you down. One thing you are guaranteed: all food will be slathered in creamy, beery, or mustardy sauces and frites will fall from the air like raindrops on the battlefield this restaurant is named after. All the classic Belgian dishes are here, they're cheap, and they're well made. It might not be all that hip, but it's popular, and who needs a cellar of natural wines when you have squeezy sauce and friendly staff.
Chau. de Waterloo 217, Saint-Gilles, Brussels Capital, 1060, Belgium02-539--2804Known For
- Simple brasserie cooking done right
- A nice selection of local beers (and on draft)
- All the Belgian favorites
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7. Nona
$ | Cinquantenaire |This organic Neapolitan-style pizzeria has a couple of branches now: two (one pizzeria, one pasta joint) in St-Catherine and another opposite the eastern entrance to Cinquantenaire. In summer, it's not unusual to see locals queuing for a takeaway to sit and eat their wood-fired pizzas on the grass of the park, and it's not a bad option. But it's no hardship to sit inside, either, and the quality is always good.
Av. de Tervueren 5, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1040, BelgiumKnown For
- Reliable local pizza that rarely disappoints
- A good selection of local craft beers
- The takeaway option is always tempting
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8. Schievelavabo
$$ | Schuman |This sturdy Belgian chain nestles on the pedestrianized Chaussée de Wavre, just opposite place Jourdan, where you'll find slightly better dining options than around the square. It's as reliable as its gravy-soaked meats are tasty, dishing up the classics (meatballs, beery beef stews, ham and mustard sauce) amid walls plastered with old advertising posters from the '50s and '60s. It's one of a half-dozen in the city, but still worth a go.
Chau. de Wavre 344, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1040, Belgium02-280--0083Known For
- A reliable chain with few surprises but much to savor
- It's one of the better options off place Jourdan
- It's really good value
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9. Woodpecker
$ | Upper Town |Woodpecker cafés are strewn across the city, including a few kiosks (like this). But it's the setting that wins the day here. Sure, it does decent coffees, ice cream, and the odd burger, but you come to sit beneath the trees and watch locals shuffle by in one of Brussels' prettier parks. In the evening, the neighboring Radio Kiosk sees DJs and drinks flow.
Parc de Bruxelles, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- It's all about the location—shady trees on a hot summer's day
- The coffee is decent enough
- It's open every day
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