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Restaurants in Brussels

The Brussels restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over €80)
Moderate (€30 to €80)
Cheap (up to €30)
These Brussels restaurant prices are for an average three-course meal for one with half a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent.

In Belgium, prices quoted on restaurant menus include VAT and service. Nevertheless, diners may round up their bill to leave a few extra Euros if the service is very good. Some restaurants close for several weeks in August.

Comme Chez Soi

Price: Expensive

The fame of this intimate little restaurant, decorated in Belle Epoque style, extends worldwide. Chef Lionel Rigolet serves exceptional French cuisine to justify its two Michelin stars. Specialities include fillets of sole with a mousseline of Riesling, or prawn and apricot soufflé with crunchy pistachios and red fruits. Advanced booking is strongly recommended.

Address: Place Rouppe 23, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 512 2921
http://www.commechezsoi.be/

La Truffe Noire

Price: Expensive

Italian chef Luigi Ciciriello is passionate about his truffles, used in just about every dish at this one-Michelin-starred (but friendly) restaurant with an extensive wine cellar. Specialities include Carpaccio truffles with olive oil and parmesan, lobster risotto with truffles, and, for dessert, black chocolate truffle with spun sugar and raspberry sauce. Those with a passion for truffles but with less time to linger should head for the sister establishment, the cheaper L'Atelier de la Truffe Noire on Avenue Louise.

Address: Boulevard de la Cambre 12, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 640 4422
http://www.truffenoire.com

La Villa Lorraine

Price: Expensive

This very smart restaurant, with impeccable, white tablecloths, has large windows overlooking a lovely garden where you can dine alfresco in summer. The cuisine, created by chef Freddy Vandecasserie, is classical French and specialities include sole Lorraine, broccoli terrine with wild asparagus, or lobster with turmeric and coconut milk accompanied by an excellent wine selection. The gracious private rooms are ideal for business lunches and special occasions.

Address: Avenue du Vivier d'Oie 75, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 374 3163
http://www.villalorraine.be/

Restaurant Bruneau

Price: Expensive

Chef Jean-Pierre Bruneau, one of Brussels's finest and most innovative chefs, boasts a Michelin star for his classic French cuisine with a contemporary, designer twist. This is a temple of fine food - offering a choice of seafood, meat and game dishes. Dishes include lobster with black truffles, duckling with acacia honey or grilled goat's cheese with thyme.

Address: Avenue Broustin 73-75, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 421 7070
http://www.bruneau.be/

Aux Armes de Bruxelles

Price: Moderate

While many of the restaurants in the winding streets surrounding the Grand-Place are tourist traps, this place is always a safe bet for traditional Belgian cuisine such as waterzooi (fish or chicken in a creamy soup with vegetables), oysters or mussels with chips and mayonnaise. The surroundings are crisp and unfussy and the service friendly and efficient.

Address: Rue des Bouchers 13, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 511 5550
http://www.armebrux.be/

In't Spinnekopke

Price: Moderate

With a name that translates as 'In the Spider's Web', this is an extremely popular tavern-style restaurant, with a wide selection of local beers. Tempting menu items are available at very reasonable prices, including Flemish specialities such as waterzooi (a cross between a soup and a stew), poached kabeljau (cod) and mussels in a variety of sauces. Old beer posters and wooden benches add to the relaxed atmosphere.

Address: Place du Jardin aux Fleurs 1, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 511 8695
http://www.spinnekopke.be/

La Quincaillerie

Price: Moderate

La Quincaillerie, one of the most renowned of the many restaurants clustered around the place du Châtelain in Brussels's Ixelles district, is always busy. Housed in a former ironmonger's shop (hence the name), the interior retains much of the original décor, including a wrought-iron staircase, designed by students of Victor Horta (Brussels's renowned art nouveau architect) in 1903. Specialities include shellfish, oysters and lobsters.

Telephone: 02 533 9833
http://www.quincaillerie.be/

La Tour D'y Voir

Price: Moderate

Located in the antiques quarter, this is the ideal restaurant for a romantic tête-a-tête or relaxed business lunch. Exposed-brick walls, low lighting and high windows create a gothic air of mystery. Guests can dine à la carte or opt for the Surprise or Prestige menus, choosing a fish, meat or vegetarian theme and leaving it up to the chef to improvise a mouth-watering and inventive dish.

Address: Place du Grand Sablon 8/9, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 511 4043
http://www.restaurant-tourdyvoir.com/

Chez Léon

Price: Cheap

The Brussels branch of this popular Belgian chain is best known for its generous and authentic portions of moules frites (mussels and chips), although it also serves other traditional brasserie fare. It's a bustling place - the tablecloths are paper and everyone (staff and diners included) seems to be in a bit of a rush. It's a stone's throw from the Grand' Place, with outdoor seating in summer.

Address: Rue des Bouchers 18, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 511 1415
http://www.chezleon.be/

Le Grain de Sel

Price: Cheap

Grégory Yarm's stylish but unpretentious restaurant beside the Ixelles lake is a top budget option. As well as classic French dishes, Yarm also serves his favourite family recipes, such as his Portuguese grandmother's recipe for sole with Elvira banana. The décor is gentle, with pretty Venetian chandeliers and simple wooden tables, and there is a lovely rose garden for alfresco dining in summer.

Address: Chaussée de Vleurgat 9, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 648 1858
http://www.legraindesel.net/

Raconte-Moi des Salades

Price: Cheap

Salad lovers will enjoy the many options offered at this friendly Brussels restaurant. Meat dishes include a salad of grilled beef, rocket, tomato and parmesan, while vegetarian options range from five vegetables with vinaigrette to pasta dishes. The atmosphere is relaxed and prices, bearing in mind the chic location in Ixelles, are very reasonable. Popular with a trendy young crowd; it is wise to book in advance.

Address: Place du Châtelain 19, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 534 2727
http://www.racontemoidessalades.com/

Touch and Go

Price: Cheap

Resolutely good-humoured staff serve tasty pitta bread stuffed with a wide variety of salads and sauces at this popular Brussels restaurant chain. There are several branches of Touch and Go situated across the city - the rue Saint Boniface branch has colourfully painted walls and large paintings.

Address: Rue Saint Boniface 12, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: 02 513 8502

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