Our beautiful capital is the birthplace of Belgian chocolate, and the reputation of its chocolatiers proves it. Here, chocolate treats are enjoyed in abundance! As true foodies, we’ve decided to share the addresses of the best chocolatiers in Brussels with you . Have you tried them yet?
Now that’s a truly successful chocolatier! Named Best Chocolatier of 2020 and 2026 in Belgium and Luxembourg by the Gault & Millau guide, Jérôme Grimonpon is one of the few chocolatiers in Brussels to craft his own artistic chocolate creations. Spreads, mélo-cakes, truffles, chocolate bars, pralinettes… it’s hard to resist so many delicious treats!
Does he really need an introduction? Pierre Marcolini is the star of the chocolate world—and, incidentally, our favorite. Yes, his chocolates aren’t cheap, but they’re so good! Chocolate bars, macarons, truffles, chocolate bars, but also jams, cakes… our mouths are already watering! We also commend the chocolatier for his commitment to sustainable chocolate and fair-trade cocoa production.
Legend has it that it was the pharmacist Jean Neuhaus who came up with the idea for the chocolate square: and for good reason—he used to coat his medicines with it to make them taste better! In 1912, when he replaced the medicine with crème fraîche, he unwittingly created the first true praline. A hundred years later, the chocolates from Maison Neuhaus still make our mouths water.
Did you know? Jean Galler is the official supplier of chocolates to the Belgian Royal Family. Needless to say, his chocolates—in addition to being delicious—are among the best you can find in Brussels. World-renowned for his chocolate bars (which he calls “Bâtons”), the sophisticated and meticulous presentation of his gift boxes ensures you’ll have the perfect gift for family gatherings!
A true institution in Brussels, Laurent Gerbaud invites you to sit down and enjoy delicious chocolates, ice cream, and chocolate drinks right in the heart of the city. Named Brussels’ Chocolatier of the Year for 2021 by Gault & Millau, Laurent Gerbaud also sells excellent vegan dark chocolate and milk chocolate spreads. Impossible to resist!
Looking for something off the beaten path? The Belgian Chocolate Makers isn’t just the largest store dedicated to chocolate in Brussels—it’s also one of the few that makes everything in-house at its workshop in the Sablon, using products made from certified single-origin cocoa beans. Its unique ingredients from around the world are sure to leave you speechless! Thyme from Le Lavandou, cloves from Zanzibar, cilantro from Laos, allspice… if you’re looking for something unique, look no further!
Wittamer
A Brussels institution founded in 1910, Wittamer has been carrying on the art of artisanal chocolate-making since 1985 in its iconic shop on the Grand Sablon. Its refined creations —such as the “Sumo” ganache, the “Tarragone” praline, and the famous “Pavés de Bruxelles”—appeal to purists and curious foodies alike. Special mention goes to its sugar-free “Pleine santé” line, ideal for combining pleasure with a balanced diet.
