The 4 best Belgian restaurants in Brussels
Updated on December 11, 2021 by Pierre
Where to eat Belgian cuisine in Brussels?
Belgians generally have a reputation for being quite warm and welcoming, and you should know that the same is true for their cuisine. Don't let stereotypes like "Belgian fries are the only specialty" fool you … Belgium is full of dishes and specialties that will amaze you, especially those made with beer . However, you need to know the good Belgian restaurants to eat well in the city!
What do we eat in Brussels?
If words like calf's head in turtle sauce, Stoemp, Waterzooi, rabbit with Kriek beer , endives au gratin, headless birds, eels in green sauce, pressed head cheese , and fried steak tartare sound like they're straight out of a horror movie, it's high time you stepped into a Belgian restaurant to try them. And you'd be better off going to the best restaurant!
These dishes are just as hearty and filling. You'll have enough to keep you going all afternoon as you explore the streets of the Belgian capital and visit Brussels . Belgian cuisine generally makes the mouths of tourists visiting Brussels water. But it's not just them; Belgians and native Bruxellois are also on the lookout for the best Belgian restaurants in Brussels . Yes, indeed, here too, you can eat in restaurants that are truly from back home!
The best Belgian restaurants and brasseries to taste absolutely.
Don't hesitate to step inside a Brussels brasserie to sample the must-try Flemish carbonnade, the famous chicken waterzooi, endives au gratin, rabbit with Kriek beer… Thanks to InsideBrussels , we're publishing a list of our favorite Belgian restaurants in Brussels . It's sure to tantalize your taste buds in the land of fries, beer , and chocolate…
Don't hesitate to indulge in Belgian sweets… For example , the famous Liège or Brussels waffles , Liège laquemans, praline , rice tart, Liège coffee , chocolates from Marcolini or even homemade speculoos .
1. Emile Bistrot: the "homemade" Belgian brasserie where you don't reach for dessert
You'd recognize Emile Bistrot by its typically Belgian bistro setting and its welcoming, very helpful staff. They won't hesitate to offer advice. Some dishes are designed to be shared, just like at home, served in a casserole dish. We had the homemade vol-au-vent with organic chicken. Delicious! Be warned, the portions are quite generous, sometimes leaving you wanting more than dessert. Don't be surprised by the size of the hamburgers; they're quite substantial . In short, everything is very pleasant, even more so when you know that all these Belgian dishes are homemade.
Avenue Emile de Beco 22, 1050 Ixelles
2. La Boule d'or: the friendly little Brussels café in Saint-Gilles
We've been talking about it for a while, being passing through the Saint-Gilles market, it was absolutely necessary to test this Belgian brewery.
So we went there with friends. Certainly the place is not very big, and therefore some days without reservation it would have been impossible. Here is what to spend an excellent moment between friends in such a friendly atmosphere. In short, we feel good there. The menu has the right dishes, everything you expect is there. The dumplings are pretty good. Everything is made with very good products, for a very reasonable price. The experience is therefore to be repeated, very nice to eat with friends or family. although this Belgian restaurant is always crowded, it remains a pleasant atmosphere with local food.
Avenue du Parc 116, 1060 Saint-Gilles
3. Le Pré Salé: A simple and affordable Belgian brasserie in Sainte-Catherine
Here's simple and delicious food at an affordable price . The place is very welcoming! If you look at the fresco above the bar, you'd think you'd stepped out of the final scene between Jesus and his apostles. Given its central location, the staff is trilingual. They take great care of all the customers and offer excellent advice to help you choose. In the kitchen, you'll find traditional dishes like eel in green sauce, Flemish-style carbonnade, and mussels and fries . Meat lovers will be happy; the meat is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth. It's a shame they charge extra for fries and sauces … I have a particular fondness for the delicious mussels and fries, which come in very generous portions, as well as the eel in green sauce. Don't miss the chance to try the Belgian fry sauces; in Belgium, there's more than just mayonnaise!
Rue de Flandre 20, 1000 Brussels
4. Le Trappiste: The Brasserie Belgian restaurant open 7/7 (from Porte de Namur)
A really nice restaurant, ideal for a drink or enjoying a Belgian brasserie dish (for example, a good pot of mussels or carbonnade) in the Louise district. The endive au gratin with mashed potatoes is a real treat. The service is quick and efficient. Most of the dishes are generous. My favorite place after a movie!
Avenue de la Toison d'Or 3, 1050 Ixelles
To go further in Belgian gastronomy, do not hesitate to taste:
Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launched “InsideBrussels.be” more than 10 years ago, the idea is simple: “What to do? Where to go to eat or have a drink? “. Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. EatLocal.io; KingCard.be, Bricabrac.be … Like wine, with time the project improves!
Pierre does not hesitate to share his favorites and his best addresses of Brussels restaurants that he could recommend to you with his eyes closed.
