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1. Chabrol
$$ | Schaerbeek |Another example of a restaurant making the most of its appeal: charming Art Nouveau decoration, recycled tables, and a sustainable ethos. A pair of sisters are behind this admirable neighborhood eatery, where menus are short but sweet and limited by what is fresh and local that season (and day).
Av. Louis Bertrand 57–61, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1030, Belgium02-463--1304Known For
- Well-prepared, fresh cooking
- Friendly staff and chill atmosphere
- A charming escape from the busy world
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2. De Noordzee | Mer du Nord
$$ | 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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3. Gare Maritime
$$ | Laeken |The city isn't short of good street food markets, not since Wolf opened in the center, but out in Laeken, where the options are not nearly as interesting, this new addition was a godsend when it opened in the Tour & Taxis center in 2021. The choice here is a mix of slightly more upmarket and downright crowd-pleasing, ranging from the frites of "140" (the perfect temperature for cooking fries) to the Ayurvedic veggies of Xgreen. The space is huge and you're not short of options.
Rue Picard 7, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- Carne's Mauro Colagreco is a veteran of the three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in France
- Just Graze has a load of local cheeses to try
- Regular music nights
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4. In 't Spinnekopke
$$ | 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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5. Nüetnigenough
$$ | Lower Town |This tiny, modest, well-executed Flemish restaurant with a superb beer menu was quite the hit when it opened. The brasserie is named after the Dutch phrase for those who "can't get enough," and the city voted with its feet. Back then, diners lined up dutifully alongside its Art Nouveau facade, clutching beers from the bar for warmth; now there's finally online booking (one crumb of comfort from COVID). The food leans into the best of Belgian comfort food: stews slow-cooked in fruity beers, meat flaking off in gravy-soaked, hop-flavored chunks onto crisp frites and chicory. It's simple food executed well, and its selection of local lambic beers is a connoisseur's dream.
Rue du Lombard 25, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- Beer-drenched stews to die for
- A fine selection of lambic and local brews, with some rare finds
- It's still got that hip factor
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6. Yamato
$$ | |There's plenty of debate as to Brussels's best ramen. This cozy little joint on rue St. Boniface is undoubtedly in with a claim. Diners cluster around the countertop as chefs boil up their stock, chop up the meat, and prepare each dish. The scents and aromas are reward enough, though the gyoza aren't bad either. That's your only choice really—the menu is tiny—but you don't come for anything more. No booking, just walk in and pray there's space. There's also a street terrace on warmer days.
Rue Francart 11, Ixelles, Brussels Capital, 1050, Belgium02-511--0200Known For
- One of the best ramens in the capital—especially the katsu
- The countertop dining and scents are a joy
- Great value
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7. 't Kelderke
$$ | Lower Town |Head down into this 17th-century vaulted cellar restaurant (watch out for the low door frame) for traditional Belgian cuisine served at plain wooden tables. Mussels are the house specialty, but the stoemp et saucisses (mashed potatoes and sausages) are equally tasty. It's a popular place with locals and tourists, as it's open noon to midnight—but anything on the Grand Place is always going to be heaving with people. Like many restaurants in the center, Covid forced them to adopt a reservation system, so it's easier to grab a table than it used to be on busy nights.
Grand Place 15, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-513–7344Known For
- Its atmospheric underground setting in the center of town
- A solid entry for sampling some Belgian classics
- Its rather touristy vibe, but don't be put off
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8. 't Kiekekot
$$ | |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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9. Au Vieux Bruxelles
$$ | |Matonge's St. Boniface area is a great spot to grab some food, and this Brussels institution (open since 1882) is as lively as any and a favorite among locals. The cuisine is decidedly Belgian, with anguilles au vert (freshwater eels in a green sauce) and hearty Flemish carbonnades on the menu, best accompanied by a draft beer. Naturally, everything is served with frites, and be sure to ask for the homemade mayonnaise. If you're too full to tackle a whole dessert, you can order a half portion.
Rue St-Boniface 35, Ixelles, Brussels Capital, 1050, Belgium02-503–3111Known For
- A vast array (even for Brussels) of mussels dishes
- Cozy interior and people-watching terrace
- Old-school hospitality
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10. Au Vieux Saint Martin
$$ | Upper Town |Even when neighboring restaurants on Grand Sablon are empty, this one is always full. It's run by the Niels family, who have been restaurateurs in Brussels since 1915, and its short menu emphasizes local specialties; portions are substantial. Its iconic filet Americain—a popular local take on steak tartare and frites—was even invented by grandfather Joseph Niels. Ownership has passed to the next generation, but standards remain high and it still serves unusually good wine (the family also has a wine import business) for the price, by the glass, or bottle. It also has a sister restaurant, Au Savoy, is located in Ixelles.
Grand Sablon 38, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-512–6476Known For
- Longevity—this location opened in 1968
- Nothing too fancy, but exquisitely good Belgian fare
- Being the birthplace of the "filet Americain"
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11. Ballekes
$$ | |Meatballs (or ballekes) are Belgium's current fast-food obsession. This restaurant chain is everywhere now but began here in Saint-Gilles, even if it's looking its age these days. The meatballs are offered with a choice of sauces, from classic tomato to a range of beery takes, all served up in cast-iron dishes. To this you add a choice of sides, ranging from frites to chicory salad. There's a definite Ikea vibe to the decor, but it's quick, delicious, and Ballekes even has its own craft beer—you don't get that in McDonalds! There's another branch in the Grand Place as well.
174 Chau. de Charleroi, Saint-Gilles, Brussels Capital, 1060, BelgiumKnown For
- Belgian comfort food—the way your maman would make it
- Quick service
- Nice selection of craft ales for a local chain
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12. Berlaymont Café Brasserie
$$ | Cinquantenaire |Moules (mussels) and steaks, along with a small handful of the usual standbys, set the pace at this much-adored brasserie. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks—it's pretty much all things to the large contingent of expats who have made this a popular local spot. There are plenty of burgers to keep the kids happy, too.
Rue Archimède 6, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-720--6630Known For
- Simple, quick, crowd-pleasing brasserie food
- There's a terrace outside for the warmer weather
- Its pubby interior shows sport on some evenings
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13. Café Belga
$$ | |Café Belga, in an ocean-liner-like Art Deco building, is a favorite among Brussels's beautiful people. Sip a cocktail or mint tea at the zinc bar, or sit outside on a deck chair and gaze at the swans on the Ixelles ponds.
Pl. Eugène Flagey 18, Ixelles, Brussels Capital, B1050, Belgium02-640–3508Known For
- A good spot to end the night
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14. Capriccio
$$ | |A much-revered Italian restaurant that has been remodeled in recent years to be more of a meal out. There's a nice garden terrace, the wine selection is proficient, and the cooking is never less than spot on. It's been a local favorite for years, and you can see why: a good choice of seafood (particularly lobster) accompanies pasta that reliably conjures the scents and tastes of Italy.
Kerkstraat 15, Tervuren, Flanders, 3080, Belgium02-767--3526Known For
- Decent-value pasta dishes
- Friendly and helpful staff
- You're a stone's throw from the park
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15. De Ultieme Hallucinatie
$$ | |This beautiful mid-18th-century town house was redone in the Art Nouveau style in 1904, adding an elegant bow window and balcony. It's been a brasserie since the early '80s, but remained empty for years after the previous owners went bankrupt. Mercifully, it's been resurrected and restored to its former glory. The menu is solidly Belgian, with not an ounce of desire to add anything to the classics. Well-made beer stews, moules, américains, and Liège-style meatballs accompany the one international caveat: an array of tagliatelle dishes.
Rue Royale 316, Brussels Capital, 1210, Belgium02-889--0316Known For
- Solid Belgian cooking
- The setting is a work of pure early-19th-century elegance
- They have the odd jazz night
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16. Domus
$$ | |This sprawling brewpub-restaurant is pretty much the city's old standby for when you've run out of ideas. It's particularly good for families, it's always packed, the menu is littered with Flemish favorites (carbonnade, meatballs, vol-au-vent), and the service is impossibly quick no matter how full it is. A lot of the food is slathered in the house beer (typically Con Domus and Nostra Domus), which funnels directly from the neighboring brewery into the restaurant. You can even get guided tours and tastings for €11. If you're there for the food, stick to the Flemish classics for a solid meal.
Tiensestraat 8, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium016-201--449Known For
- It's a cheap, popular spot for families
- It's worth it to try the beer, which is pretty good
- The "Belgian dinner plate"
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17. Fin de Siècle
$$ | Lower Town |Despite its minimal signage, Fin de Siècle holds to that peculiarly obstinate breed of restaurant that flourishes despite itself. Its brown interior, big communal tables, and hearty cooking---stews smothered in beer-infused gravy, sausages atop heaving mountains of stoempe mash, and the odd North African influence---has ensured a healthy popularity and lively spirit. Covid might have finally forced them to get a reservation system, but in a city of old-school estaminets trying to out-tradition each other, Fin de Siècle is the eccentric granddaddy of them all.
Rue des Chartreux 9, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-732–7434Known For
- Old-fashioned Flemish cooking in a traditional brown café
- A great draft beer selection
- Generous portions
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18. Het Fenikshof
$$ | |While tours of the Grimbergen Abbey brewery aren't possible, you can taste the fruits of its labor at its brasserie in town, which is slightly more upmarket than you'd imagine. A pretty terrace overlooks the abbey, while the food served is unrepentantly Flemish: beery stews, gray-shrimp croquettes, Ostend-style fish stew. Everything on the menu, unsurprisingly, has a suggested beer pairing, as if you needed an excuse to try its trio of Grimbergen specials on draft: the pale ale, opus, and quadruple. The latter weighs in at a hefty 10% ABV, so it may be a sleepy bus journey back.
Abdijstraat 20, Flanders, 1850, Belgium02-306--3956Known For
- Frites, meat, and delicious, delicious beer
- The terrace is a nice spot in summer
- It's open every day
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19. Jat' Café
$$ | Upper Town |A large, hip coffee shop with art and design books strewn around its cozy lounging area. There are bagels, salads, and the juices are particularly good. Wi-Fi is best nearer the counter, though.
Rue de Namur 28, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-503--0332Known For
- There's brunch on weekends
- People-watching spot
- Good juices
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20. La Brasserie des Alexiens
$$ | 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
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat.
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