Brussels Restaurants
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1. Comme Chez Soi
$$$$ | Lower Town |With superb cuisine, excellent wines, and attentive service, this two-star Michelin restaurant remains a regal choice, with an interior (and prices) to match. Lionel Rigolet, who took over the reins as chef from his father-in-law Pierre Wynants in 2006, is a ceaselessly inventive character with one foot in tradition, dishing up elegant racks of veal dashed with sweetbreads or cockerel breasts crowned with crayfish. Earlier creations have been relegated to the back of the menu, but one favorite remains—fillet of sole with a white wine mousseline and shrimp. Book weeks in advance to guarantee a table.
Pl. Rouppe 23, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-512–2921Known For
- Very busy---book before you step on the plane, let alone through the door
- Sumptuous cooking from a genuine star of the Belgian dining scene
- An excellent, and often surprising, wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues., Reservations essential, Jacket and tie -
2. De Noordzee | Mer du Nord
$$ | Lower Town |What was once just a friendly fishmongers has evolved into one of the city's best, and most unexpected, street-food stops. It's set on place Ste-Catherine, which has been revitalized as the home of all things seafood, and visitors queue up at the counter outside, place an order, then grab it from the window when called. You eat at tables standing in the square, prodding with your fingers at sumptuous salt 'n' pepper calamari, scampi drenched in garlic butter, and fresh North Sea crab. A true gem rightly lorded by those in the know. It closes at 6:30 pm, though, so get there early.
Pl. Ste-Catherine 50, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-513–1192Known For
- The freshest seafood in Brussels
- Bargain prices
- Heavenly shrimp croquettes
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
3. In 't Spinnekopke
$$ | Lower Town |True Flemish cooking flourishes in this reliable old favorite. The low ceilings and benches around the walls remain from its days as a coaching inn during the 18th century, and little has changed since---including the menu. Choose from among 100 artisanal beers. The specialty here is the distinctively sour lambic variety of beers, which are also used in the cooking, such as lapin à gueuze (rabbit stewed in fruit beer). Go with an appetite, because portions are huge. The knowledgeable waiters can recommend beers to go with your food but can be on the brusque side.
Pl. du Jardin aux Fleurs 1, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-512--9205Known For
- Incredible selection of Belgian gueuze (fruity and bitter) beers
- Great, old-fashioned Flemish cooking, with stews aplenty
- Belgium-size portions
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
4. Nüetnigenough
$$ | Lower Town |This tiny, modest, well-executed Flemish restaurant with a superb beer menu was quite the hit when it opened. The brasserie is named after the Dutch phrase for those who "can't get enough," and the city voted with its feet. Back then, diners lined up dutifully alongside its Art Nouveau facade, clutching beers from the bar for warmth; now there's finally online booking (one crumb of comfort from COVID). The food leans into the best of Belgian comfort food: stews slow-cooked in fruity beers, meat flaking off in gravy-soaked, hop-flavored chunks onto crisp frites and chicory. It's simple food executed well, and its selection of local lambic beers is a connoisseur's dream.
Rue du Lombard 25, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- Beer-drenched stews to die for
- A fine selection of lambic and local brews, with some rare finds
- It's still got that hip factor
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5. 't Kelderke
$$ | Lower Town |Head down into this 17th-century vaulted cellar restaurant (watch out for the low door frame) for traditional Belgian cuisine served at plain wooden tables. Mussels are the house specialty, but the stoemp et saucisses (mashed potatoes and sausages) are equally tasty. It's a popular place with locals and tourists, as it's open noon to midnight—but anything on the Grand Place is always going to be heaving with people. Like many restaurants in the center, Covid forced them to adopt a reservation system, so it's easier to grab a table than it used to be on busy nights.
Grand Place 15, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-513–7344Known For
- Its atmospheric underground setting in the center of town
- A solid entry for sampling some Belgian classics
- Its rather touristy vibe, but don't be put off
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6. A la Mort Subite
$ | Lower Town |A Brussels institution named after a card game called "Sudden Death," A la Mort Subite is practically unchanged since its 1920s heyday; and with its distinctive high ceilings, wooden tables, and mirrored walls, it remains a favorite of beer lovers from all over the world. Balancing a vast drinks menu with a choice of simple snacks (sandwiches and omelets), it still brews its own traditional Brussels beers (Lambik, Gueuze, and Faro). These sour potent drafts may be an acquired taste, but, like singer Jacques Brel, who came here often, you'll find it hard to resist the bar's gruff charm.
Rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagères 7, Brussels, Brussels Capital, B1000, Belgium02-513–1318 -
7. Fin de Siècle
$$ | Lower Town |Despite its minimal signage, Fin de Siècle holds to that peculiarly obstinate breed of restaurant that flourishes despite itself. Its brown interior, big communal tables, and hearty cooking---stews smothered in beer-infused gravy, sausages atop heaving mountains of stoempe mash, and the odd North African influence---has ensured a healthy popularity and lively spirit. Covid might have finally forced them to get a reservation system, but in a city of old-school estaminets trying to out-tradition each other, Fin de Siècle is the eccentric granddaddy of them all.
Rue des Chartreux 9, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-732–7434Known For
- Old-fashioned Flemish cooking in a traditional brown café
- A great draft beer selection
- Generous portions
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8. Knees to Chin
$ | Lower Town |Spring rolls are the specialty at this über-popular fast-food café beloved by local office workers, though the fillings are hardly traditional: meat loaf, crispy bacon and avocado, caramelized tofu. There are a few locations in the city now (the original opened in Saint-Gilles), but this is the perfect snack stop for shoppers on rue Antoine Dansaert.
Rue de Flandre 28, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-503--1831Known For
- The coco-egg omelet wrap is heaven-sent
- Nice baos and rice bowls
- It's a nice cheap snack
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
9. L'Ogenblik
$$$ | Lower Town |This split-level restaurant, on a side alley off the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, has all the trappings of an old-time bistro: green-shaded lamps over marble-top tables, a forest's worth of dark wood paneling, and laid-back waiters. There's nothing casual about the French-style cuisine, however: grilled sweetbreads with baked courgettes, mille-feuille of crayfish and salmon with a puree of langoustines, and saddle of lamb with spring vegetables and potato gratin. The selection of Beaujolais is particularly good.
Galerie des Princes 1, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-511–6151Known For
- Good for seafood
- Traditional-style bistro dishes, just a short walk from the city center
- It fills up fast, so book early
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
10. La Brasserie des Alexiens
$$ | Laeken |A new restaurant that elevates the more traditional brasserie fare, proving there is a life beyond carbonnades and meatballs (though they do a highly passable version of both). Chef Alex Cardoso, who made his name with the equally impressive Caves des Alex in Ixelles, embraces the kind of dishes that La Roue d'Or made its name on: here you'll find ox tongue in Madeira sauce and veal kidney in mustard sauce alongside the usual stewy Belgian hits. A fine selection of wines accompanies a reasonably small menu that knows what it does best.
Rue des Alexiens 63, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-387--4769Known For
- A chance to taste more old-school Belgian dishes
- A pretty space—all red brick, green walls, and oak floors
- Good-value dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
11. La Fleur en Papier Doré
$$ | Lower Town |From Magritte to Hergé, this convent-turned-estaminet was once a regular meeting point for Brussels's art elite—photos and doodles (traded for booze) are found everywhere. It went out of business in 2006, only to be rescued by the community regulars that adore it, and little has changed. Its nicotine-yellow walls are still bedecked in all manner of clutter from ages gone by, with antiques (and junk) scattered on almost every surface. The food served is good, honest pub fare, with local favorites, such as ballekes in tomatensaus (meatballs in tomato sauce) and stoempe, pottekeis et bloempanch (cream cheese mash and blood sausage).
Rue des Alexiens 53, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-511–1659Known For
- Local icon with a colorful history (literally) writ large across its walls
- Excellent range of beers
- Menu packed with hearty Flemish fare
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
12. La Roue d'Or
$$$ | Lower Town |Bright orange and yellow murals pay humorous homage to the Surrealist René Magritte in this well-known Art Nouveau brasserie. Below these, brass plaques record the names of respected customers and famous diners gone by. This place just oozes old-fashioned charm. The excellent cuisine includes traditional Belgian fare—a generous chicken waterzooi and homemade frites—as well as old-school brasserie staples like andouillette (a coarse tripe sausage), fried duck foie gras with caramelized apples, and rabbit with prunes. Perhaps as a result of its slick trade in tourists, service tends to err decidedly on the dour side. Menus in English are on hand.
Rue des Chapeliers 26, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-514–2554Known For
- A cultured escape from the crowds of the Grand Place
- Reliably good food in an old-fashioned Belgian brasserie
- Bizarre decor inspired by the city's Surrealist artists
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13. Maison Dandoy Galeries
$ | Lower Town |It's a little touristy, but worth it if you've got a sweet tooth. Set within the beautiful old Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, this rather distinguished tearoom is a fine spot to indulge in waffles and this famous old brand's speculoos cookies. It has another location on rue Charles Buls.
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-669--5212Known For
- Iconic Belgian speculoos treats and afternoon tea
- The shopping center is a beautiful spot to rest up
- Those waffles are worth the wait
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14. Wolf
$$ | Lower Town |Choice is the appeal here. Set in a 1940s bank building famed for its bronze doors, this dizzying food court brings together some of the better street food joints and former pop-ups in the city, ranging from the excellent Syrian restaurant My Tannour (all flatbreads, falafel, and veggies), to the healthy bowls of Hygge, and the Vietnamese-style noodle soups of Hanoi Station. Special mention goes to the mousses at Chocolate Station and the beers of microbrewery Flow. It's one giant canteen, so just grab an empty chair and pick what you like the look of. You pay upfront at the counter, whereupon most places will give you a buzzer for when the food is ready to pick up.
Rue du Fossé aux Loups 50, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- There's so much to choose from—pick a starter, main, and dessert at different places
- It's a great way to sample some of the city's restaurants in one place
- The atmosphere is always pretty lively
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