The best restaurants in the center of Brussels

The best restaurants in the center of Brussels
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Updated March 11, 2023 by pierre

Where to eat well in a restaurant in the center of Brussels?

Eating is part of the basic human needs and is physiological according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid. Hunger therefore expresses the need to eat. So to satisfy this fundamental need, we are moving towards restaurants which are ideal places to access the dishes of our choice for cash. These restaurants are mostly specialized in several cuisines of the world according to cultures, regions, races and individual tastes. It will therefore be a question of revealing through this article the 1O top restaurants in the center in Brussels.

You are a Brussels resident or are staying in Brussels and want to satisfy your needs for quality food at reasonable prices, no more worries, here is the list of the 10 best restaurants in the center of Brussels. We didn't necessarily choose stars or Michelin. So there is something for every budget. In any case, discover a culinary experience and quality products

Before going any further, you might be interested in this:

What is the center of Brussels?

If you come to visit Brussels, you will necessarily go through the center district. Unstoppable with the Maneken Pis as an emblem of Brussels  , Grand Place, Belgian restaurants, the famous fried mussels and fries shacks...

We especially invite you to discover the historic center of Brussels. As the capital of Europe, the center of our city is full of thrilling themes such as, for example, the chocolate, comics, the Architecture of the famous Victor Horta, the beer and many others! If during your visit you plan to go to a restaurant to eat, here are our best places in the center.

What are the best restaurants in the center of Brussels?

1. Midtown Grill Brussels

With impeccable, friendly and smiling service and dishes adapted to customer expectations, the Midtown Grill Brussels restaurant is an excellent place to eat. It is located at Rue Paul Devaux 4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

2. Amalfi Coast

With a warm welcome and a price commensurate with the service and quality of the dishes, the Costa d'Amalfi restaurant is a real Italian restaurant, with the taste of the country. First of all, let's talk about the menu, not very big (it's generally a guarantee of quality), with the 3 Italian sections: antipasti – primi piatti – secondi piatti. Which is rare these days, no pizza, just fine dining. It is located at Rue Stevin 192, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

 

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 3. The Marolles Wine Bar

With attentive and very efficient staff in a pleasant setting and a friendly atmosphere,  The Wine Bar des Marolles is a great restaurant to visit and food to taste. It is located in Rue Haute 198, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

 

 4. The Ana Theme

Offering exceptional service with quality dishes at a reasonable price, the restaurant L'Ana Theme is a good place to spend some wonderful moments. Ideal after a shopping day in the center. It is located at Rue de la Fourche 14, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

5. The Rossini

Located in Boulevard Adolphe Max 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, the restaurant Le Rossini is characterized by A very good value for money, pretty clean frame, good atmosphere, good food, superb service. It is an excellent address to highly recommend.

 

6. Harvest Restaurant Brussels / Les Petits Farcis

Located at Place du Samedi 14, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, the restaurant Harvest Restaurant Brussels / Les Petits Farcis is a superb discovery, succulent and well-crafted dishes. The products are fresh and highlighted by the chef and his kitchen team who also adapt to the desires of the clientele. The wines are chosen with care by the room service which is moreover welcoming and very friendly. Very nice place and nice terrace.

7. Pasta divina

Located in Rue de la Montagne 16, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, the pasta divina restaurant is an ideal place to eat, the managers are very friendly and take the time to explain to you how they are made. pasta. Go there and you will never regret.

 

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8. Horia – Oriental Natural Eatery

Located at Borgwal 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, the Horia – Oriental Natural Eatery restaurant is a very good restaurant, not necessarily the largest menu, far from it but precisely, fresh and tasty products. On the other hand, either you arrive early or you book because this restaurant is very small and it fills up quickly in the evening and it would be a shame to miss it. In this place in the city center of Brussels, a kitchen pleasant to discover with family or friends. A warm welcome, very friendly and attentive. A team attentive to the customers and ready to adapt to the desires for change in the dishes with a very good value for money.

 9. Sea grill

Exceptional establishment in the heart of Brussels. Restaurant 2 stars and they are deserved. Service with great care and succulent dishes accompanied by wines and beers. With suggestions to the points, I highly recommend this upscale restaurant. Prices go with quality and service. It is located at Rue du Fossé aux Loups 47, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

10. The fisherman

The Fisherman's Restaurant opens its doors in the heart of Brussels, surrounded by the main square and the European Center, it welcomes you 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. Our selection of freshly caught seafood dishes is breathtaking! Our mixes of meat or fresh fish find their place here and all our ingredients come from our local suppliers. If you choose good food in a calm and warm style with a welcoming terrace, with family or friends, LE PECHEUR is the ideal place for you. Come see us quickly and let yourself be surprised by the excellent service and professional preparation. It is located at Rue de la Fourche 33, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

 

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Ideas for activities and visits in the center of Brussels

After your meal, do not hesitate to change your mind and discover Brussels with the help of some of these activities:

To go further in the center of Brussels

The center is obviously not limited to these restaurants. Here are other ideas of where to eat in Brussels We also published:

pierre

Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launches "InsideBrussels.be", the idea is simple: "What to do? Where to go eat or have a drink?" Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. 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.