There’s no shortage of restaurants in Brussels! All over the capital, gastronomic treasures tantalize the taste buds and delight Bruxellois and tourists alike. In fact, did you know that Brussels is the world’s 1st most diverse city in terms of restaurants? Bye bye Paris or London. Here are 10 of the best restaurants in Brussels to eat well and enjoy.
PPP: Price of a Main Course (off menu, à la carte) minimum-maximum
Fin de Siècle (Belgian cuisine)
Fin de Siècle is one of the best places in Brussels to sample authentic Belgian cuisine. Carbonnade, jarret, stoemp, jambonneau, chicons… the only downside is the queue!
📍 Address: Rue des Chartreux 9. PPP between 18-29€.
Zotte Mouche (Belgian cuisine)
Among the best restaurants in Brussels (and our favorites), we certainly count Zotte Mouche. We tried what we think is one of the best carbonnades in town. 60’s to 80’s atmosphere guaranteed!
📍 Address: Rue de l’Ecuyer 47. PPP between 15-29€.
Ricotta & Parmesan (Italian cuisine)
Retro decor, nostalgic home cooking, delicate flavors… choose your dish from a bevy of Italian specialties (pizzas, meats, gratins…). And don’t forget to choose your own pasta and sauce!
📍 Address: Rue de l’Ecuyer 31. PPP between 19-35€ (pizzas 12-20€, pasta approx. 20-22€ with sauce).
Humus x Hortense (gastronomic)
This Michelin-starred* restaurant boasts exceptional architecture worthy of a Versailles palace. The cuisine is exceptionally refined, with a plethora of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
📍 Address: Rue de Vergnies 2. Full tasting menu €84 to €168.
Comme Chez Soi (French cuisine)
Eating inside a splendid Art Nouveau setting is possible at Comme Chez Soi, the restaurant that will soon be celebrating 1 century of existence. A large part of the menu features fish. It has a 1* Michelin rating.
📍 Address: Pl. Rouppe 23. PPP 65€-185€
9 et Voisins (Belgian cuisine)
Have you been eyeing Fin de Siècle but prefer more affordable prices? Go to 9 et Voisins (by the same owner). Authentic cuisine, bistro decor… certainly one of the best restaurants in Brussels.
📍 Address: Rue Van Artevelde 1. PPP 16-28€.
Les Petits Oignons (Mediterranean cuisine)
For a taste of the Mediterranean, head for Les Petits Oignons, in the chic Sablon district. The menu features meat, fish and pasta dishes (not forgetting the local specialties: carbonnades, vol-au-vent…).
📍 Address: Rue de la Régence 25. PPP 22-43€.
Au Stekerlapatte (Belgian cuisine)
A trip back in time to the typical brasseries of the 70s. This is what Au Stekerlapatte, one of Brussels’ finest restaurants, promises with its nostalgic and delicious cuisine.
📍 Address: Rue des Prêtres 4. PPP 24-80€.
Volle Gas (Belgian cuisine)
For quality waterzooï, carbonnade flamande or moules-frites, head for Volle Gas, with its traditional brasserie atmosphere. It’s one of the best restaurants in Ixelles.
📍 Address: Pl. Fernand Cocq 21. PPP 19-34€.
Les Brigittines (Belgian cuisine)
Art Deco decor, authentic cuisine… Les Brigittines was even named “Brasserie of the Year” by Gault&Millau. A guarantee of quality for this address, which boasts a highly specialized wine list.
📍 Address: Pl. de la Chapelle 5. PPP 30-62€.
La Table de Mus (gastronomic)
Opened 6 years ago in the heart of Brussels, La Table de Mus offers refined cuisine that aims to introduce you to previously unknown flavors. With menus ranging from 2 to 7 courses, it’s up to you to decide how far you’ll go!
📍 Address: 31 Pl. de la Vieille Halle aux Blés, menus from 48 to 128 euros.
Le Chou de Bruxelles (Belgian cuisine)
Mussels, meat, fish and even vegan burgers… Le Chou de Bruxelles is unanimously acclaimed in the capital for its delicious, simple cuisine to suit everyone. A must-try!
📍 Address: 26 rue de Florence, PPP 22-28€.