Paris may have bistros, but Brussels has taste. In the Belgian capital, French cuisine can be found at every table – refined, comforting or resolutely contemporary. Here are our favorite addresses for savoring the French art of living, without leaving the streets of Brussels.
Bozar Restaurant
Nestled in the Art Deco setting of the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Bozar Restaurant celebrates the great French tradition through the demanding and sensitive eye of chef Karen Torosyan. A true artisan of taste, he revisits the classics – pâté en croûte, pithiviers, millefeuille – with the precision of a goldsmith and a rare emotion. In every dish, the rigor of French techniques meets personal, contemporary accents, carried by a perfect aesthetic. An address where haute French gastronomy becomes total art, between mastery, material and light.
📍 Address: Rue Baron Horta 3, 1000 Brussels
Comme chez Soi
A Brussels institution with Art Nouveau charm, Comme chez Soi embodies French haute cuisine in all its splendor. Under the direction of Lionel Rigolet and his son Loïc, this almost century-old establishment perpetuates the spirit of the great Parisian tables. We’re talking exceptional sauces, precise gestures and a subtle blend of tradition and modernity. From sole fillets with Riesling mousseline to more daring creations such as scallops with fermented cabbage, each dish pays homage to French gastronomy, Brussels version. In other words, refined, generous and timeless.
📍 Address: Place Rouppe, 23 1000 Brussels
Toucan Brasserie
In the heart of the Châtelain district, Toucan Brasserie embodies contemporary French brasserie at its most generous and convivial. Under the guidance of Cyril Jolivet, the chef from Marseilles revisits classic French dishes. Ultra-fresh oysters, melt-in-your-mouth entrecôte, homemade terrine and a seafood platter that’s sure to please. A blend of modern design and bistro spirit, the restaurant appeals as much to those nostalgic for Paris as it does to Brussels devotees of good food. A table without fuss, but with all the taste of the real thing.
📍 Address: Avenue Louis Lepoutre 1, 1050 Brussels
Le Troisième Acte
In the charming Sablon district of Brussels, Le Troisième Acte presents a lively blend of French cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian inspirations. Beneath its red bricks and vintage banquettes, the address exudes conviviality without ever sacrificing high standards. Seasonal products, perfectly seared Angus meats, fall game and daily fish. A warm and sincere table, proving that French gastronomy in Brussels can be accessible, inventive and full of character.
📍 Address: Rue Charles Hanssens 6, 1000 Brussels
Le Passage
In Uccle, Le Passage has been perpetuating the elegance of classic French cuisine, subtly reinvented, for almost thirty years . In the kitchen, Rocky Renaud – assisted by his son Kévin – creates a masterful score. With respect for the product and well-balanced touches of spice. Lobster coraillé with citrus fruits, sweetbreads with morel mushrooms, mythical iced coffee… Each dish celebrates French savoir-faire in a hushed, unpretentious setting. A haven for regulars and fine gourmets, where tradition continues to be combined with the present.
📍 Address: Avenue Jean et Pierre Carsoel 17, 1180 Uccle