Updated September 27, 2023 by pierre

Brussels where to eat cheap, our restaurant tips

Eat cheap in Brussels? It's not impossible! In addition to the pitas and snacks in the centre, or even the cafés where food is served, there are restaurants in Brussels at very democratic prices! InsideBrussels has unearthed inexpensive restaurants in Brussels. No more tourist traps on “la rue des butchers”, hello cheap meals in Brussels.

1. Brussels cheap restaurants: all-you-can-eat restaurants in Brussels

Whether you're a real hungry carnivore or just a meat lover, it's hard to turn down a good dish all-you-can-eat spareribs. What could be better if it is all you can eat and you can take full advantage of it for not too much money.

If you are more on the “vegetable” side. Since 40 years, the vegetarian restaurant Dolma (Chaussée d'Ixelles, 329) an essential point of reference for any good Brussels resident who pays attention to his diet. At a time Book et restaurant-bar, le Dolma offers a buffet that changes every day. On the menu, a delicious buff All-you-can-eat vegetarian without dessert (€19,50) and a buffet with (€24,5). If you are very hungry, this formula will cost you less than a starter-main course-dessert menu at the restaurant.

2. Cheap cocktails in Brussels: take advantage of the happy hours.

Because when it's cheaper, it's necessarily better. This is even truer if it's aperitif time. Here are the good plans in Ixelles to have an aperitif at half price. Indeed, who says "happy hour" says “one drink bought, one drink received free” Whether it's aperitif time, the desire to celebrate the start of the weekend, or simply the desire to have a drink together, here's something to interest you! Consult our Happy Hours list in Brussels some cafes also offer meals.

3. Eat cheap and fast in Brussels, think about fries

If the craving for fries arises, at noon, on the go, in the evening, or even very very late at night, very often a simple " fritekot " (or a fries stand) might do the trick. Here is something to eat for a few euros, quickly and cheaply. Little tip, very often, the fries can be served in tray in plastic or in horn. Know that if you opt for the cone, this one will contain more fries, and your fries will stay hot longer! If the weather is bad, most cafes in Place Jourdan allow you to eat your fries inside if you order a drink. Here's what eat dry for less than 5 euros. Consult our list of best Friteries in Brussels.

4. Take advantage of UberEat & Co promocodes to eat for free in Brussels!

Uber which needs no introduction has landed in Brussels and is now offering Brussels residents the chance to order meals prepared by a restaurant, delivered to their homes between 11:00 a.m. and 23:00 p.m. The startup being in the race with the startups “food-delivery” in Brussels (Pizza.be, Deliveroo and Resto-in) this one has decided to put promocodes on the market. Never ordered from UberEat before? This is an opportunity to take advantage of the -10EUR promocode on your first order. Here is something to eat for free or even cheap in Brussels. Promo code : eats-lpwgg

 5. Eat cheap in brasseries

You are not a starter-dish-dessert, brasserie food suits you? Think of the Brussels brasseries. For example, the schievelavabo. the Schievelavabo, it's before all a good unpretentious belgian brasserie.
Between pasta, burger, ribs, shrimp tomato or salad, you should find your happiness without too many problems. The portions are more than correct, it's good and we are never disappointed.
We go there instead with friends or family (children's menu available for +- 8€), for the romantic dinner, it's less circumstantial.

6. Le Cabestan, eat late and cheap in Uccle 24/24 & 7/7 CLOSED

A Ukkel, the Cabestan is well known to locals. The reason is quite simple, a cheap restaurant open 24/24 from Monday to Sunday. No excuse not to go. In addition, the prices are quite democratic. You will find the homemade bolo spaghetti at €6,40, it's really not expensive at all! For huge appetites, for 10 euros you will have the giant version. If you are looking for Belgian dishes, the cabestan can also serve you a "sausage stoemp", or even a good simmered veal blanquette. The Belgian beers will also be there with a nice selection on tap. In summer, the restaurant will let you eat on the terrace protected from the rain. Le Cabestan is open 24 hours a day, 24 days a day. Bring cash, the restaurant does not accept cards. Place de Saint-Job 7 16 Uccle Belgium