What are the best gourmet restaurants in Brussels?

Updated on October 10, 2023 by Pierre

The best gourmet restaurants in Brussels

You love delicious, lip-smacking dishes that can transport you to another world! Do you want to indulge yourself with quality meals? Well, no more worries, we offer you in this guide the best gourmet restaurants in Brussels. With these you are sure to achieve your satisfaction.

They will take you on a culinary journey where you will discover fresh produce and mouthwatering dishes. To help you choose, we guide you through the exciting paradise of the 10 best gourmet restaurants in Brussels.

Whether you're in Brussels for a romantic getaway or a pleasant meal with friends, this should interest you. They aren't all Michelin-starred , but the food is excellent.

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Top 10 of the best gourmet restaurants in Brussels

Are you ready for these great culinary discoveries in Brussels? If so, let's get started.

1. The Rabassier : a gourmet restaurant with shared pleasures in the Sablon

Le Rabassier is undoubtedly the top contender for the best restaurants in Brussels. Beautiful surroundings, impeccable service and fantastic food give it a leg up on the competition. It offers a six-course tasting menu with a gastronomic journey not to be missed.

In addition, there are tastings with a variety of flavors (savory or sweet, and absolutely divine). The artistically presented exotic dishes are exceptional and explain why this restaurant boasts two Michelin stars. As there are very few tables in its intimate setting, advance reservations are essential. You'll find it in the Sablon district.

• • Address: Rue de Rollebeek 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
  • Opening time : Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. and from 19 p.m. to 20:45 p.m. They are closed on Sundays.

2. Like home : A quiet and calm place

Like Home, the food is a work of art at this wonderful restaurant. Particular attention is paid to detail in the preparation of each dish which offers an excellent blend of flavors. Among all the restaurants in Brussels, Comme Chez Soi stands out.  

This is thanks to its exceptional cuisine , its new Art Nouveau design, its warm atmosphere, and its unparalleled service. Every bite transports you to a gourmet's paradise; a visit to the kitchen after your meal is quite interesting. So, be sure to check it out.

• Address: Place Rouppe 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
• Hours opening: Open only for dinner: Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. and from 19 p.m. to 21 p.m. They are closed on Monday and Sunday.

 

3. Good Good : the perfect restaurant to rekindle the flame of romance (Farm)

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this restaurant is located in a charming villa with the perfect ambiance for a romantic meal. The attentive and friendly staff, along with the creative and beautifully presented food, will make you want to return again and again. Enjoying a 5-course culinary journey with the chef at the kitchen bar is a unique experience. Bon Bon closed its doors in June 2022.

• Address: Avenue de Tervueren 453, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium
• Business hours : 12:30 p.m.-13:30 p.m., 19:30 p.m.-21 p.m. (Tuesday to Friday); Sat-Sun-Mon: Closed

 

4. The Forest Chalet in Uccle : enjoy a hearty meal and a comfortable setting

This restaurant is included in the list of the best gourmet restaurants to visit in Brussels. In 2021, it received two Michelin stars. Located in Uccle , just a few meters from the Sonian Forest.

Created by Pascal Devalkener, you are offered dishes with extraordinary, traditional flavors and exemplary values ​​of strong identity, subtlety, imagination and generosity.

In this very pleasant restaurant, you will have the opportunity to taste dishes made from local produce from small producers such as lamb from Aveyron or wild abalone from the Breton coast.

The chef is also brimming with creativity, thanks to some surprising combinations. These classic dishes can indeed be accompanied by miso soup , a very mild curry, or asparagus cooked over a wood fire.

• Address : Drève de Lorraine 43, 1180 Brussels, Belgium

The Forest Chalet in Uccle

5. Black Truffle : offers incredible hospitality

You will be amazed to try the range of flavors, combinations and possibilities of using truffles in foods at this restaurant. Owner Luigi is very passionate about his business. This is reflected in the warm hospitality and personal attention to every detail. 

Here you will get unique truffled tobacco leaves to whole baked truffles and beef carpaccio with truffles. Each dish is a delight for the palate.

• Address : Boulevard de la Cambre 12, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
• Opening times : Tuesday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 14:15 p.m. and from 19 p.m. to 21:45 p.m. Saturday, Monday from 19 p.m. to 21:45 p.m. Close on Sunday.

The Black Truffle (c) Pierre Halous