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 Elegant dining in the Metropole Hotel |
31 Place de Brouckère 31 Hôtel Métropole Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 217 2300 (Hôtel) http://www.metropolehotel.be/E... |
Located nearby Grand Place, this establishment, housed in the gorgeous Metropole Hotel, offers dining in an art nouveau-style restaurant. On offer is a wide selection of French specialties, enjoyed both by the local clientèle and hotel guests. Sit back and savor the three course menus, soups and appetizers, fish dishes and much more....and don't leave without making room for a delicious dessert! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Try it! |
75 Rue de la Commune Brussels 1210 Belgium +32 (0)2 217 7191 |
Choesels au Madère is a traditional Belgian delicacy. The meat is simmered for hours in a tasty Madeira Sauce to give it that divine flavor. Au Brabançon, a conventional restaurant, is one of the few places in Brussels where you can still savor this dish in case you are a big fan of it. You are bound to love the place for its sumptuous food, great ambience and affordable prices! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outstanding and unpretentious cuisine |
4 Rue des Prêtres 4 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 8681 http://www.stekerlapatte.be/we... |
Run by film producer Daniel van Avermaet, Au Stekerlapatte is popular thanks to its young clientele, unpretentious cuisine and reasonable prices. Just off Boulevard de Waterloo and close to the Palace of Justice, it caters to business people and tourists. The steak and spare ribs come highly recommended. The beer list is impressive, and you can order wine by the centimeter. Whenever there is a film festival in Brussels, this is the place to see stars. The menu is in French and Dutch and includes the city's traditional dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional cuisine/ tourist neighbourhood |
13 Rue des Bouchers Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 5550 / +32 (0)2 511 5598 http://www.armebrux.be/ |
This fine restaurant, dating from 1921, located in the bustling rue des Bouchers, manages to still be one of the most popular in the neighbourhood. It boasts among its past patrons Placido Domingo, as well as King Leopold III. Its three salons: the Rotonde, the Brasserie and the Bodega, can accommodate from 15 to 160 guests. The kitchen serves traditional cuisine, including oysters, an array of seafood, cheese fondue, meat and poultry. Try the cod in mussels sauce. Not inexpensive, but worth the money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Edward (Eddie) Wu |
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A little magic and fantasy at your table |
73 Rue des Alexiens Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 502 4371 http://www.bleudetoi.be/ |
Blue for you is a restaurant inspired by magic and fantasy. Ultramarine blue walls and ceiling, combined with bare brick walls and large antique mirrors, all in atmospheric light, give this the charm of a little cosy palace. In the summer there is seating available on an outside terrace. The restaurant specialises in lobster and the wine list is impressive. Monthly wine events are held here, including tastings and more; call to find out more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming restaurant with good food |
22 Rue de la Réforme Brussels 1050 Belgium +32 (0)2 347 2926 http://www.lacanneenville.be/ |
This relaxing and adorable restaurant with ancient tiled walls is proud to claim that all ingredients used come straight from the farm. Most of the food is traditional Belgian, however some dishes are inspired by France and Italy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delightful restaurant off Grand Place |
6 Rue des Chapeliers 6 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 9815 http://www2.resto.be/chezpatrick/ |
Delightful, that's the word. Since its opening in 1931, not too many things have changed in this small restaurant just off Grand Place. The tables and chairs have become slightly squeaky, the menu is still painted on the mirrors, lonely ladies still come here for lunch. For this neighborhood, prices are definitely friendly. Don't expect miracles from the open kitchen in the back, expect tradition, which is admirably tasty. Highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kitchen dining in Brussels' finest |
23 Place Rouppe (Rouppe Plein) Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 2921 / +32 (0)2 512 3674 http://www.commechezsoi.be/ |
Comme Chez Soi has earned three Michelin stars and is one of the most renowned restaurants in the city. The art nouveau-style setting has an intimate dining room, a distinctive menu and a wine list to satisfy any gourmet. Dining in the kitchen usually requires an advance reservation of two to three months for a Friday or Saturday night. Watching the 36-person restaurant staff at work is like watching a well-orchestrated ballet. The menu comes is set courses and ala carte. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drinks near the flea market |
50 Vossenplein Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 514 4369 |
From 1866, a great part of the Marolles, an old neighborhood in the heart of Brussels, was torn down and replaced with stately Parisian-style avenues and a gigantic Palais de Justice, which still dominates the city. Ever since, skieven architek (crooked architect) is an insult not to be taken lightly in Brussels. On the edge of the daily flea market, this café is great place to enjoy a beer or coffee, they also serve a decent breakfast and deliciously simple meals all day long. In the summer you can dine in the garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Warm place in a warm neighbourhood |
25 Rue des Renards Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 9159 http://www.hetwarmwater.be |
Many of the poor folk living here the Marolles, Brussels' popular working-class neighbourhood of old, couldn't heat water in their houses until relatively recently, so this shop sold warm water. Nowadays it is a warm and charming eetcafé(eat-café), a great place for a cup of coffee, solid breakfast and weekend brunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Value on the fish market |
44 Quai aux Briques Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 2762 http://www.restaurantjacques.be/ |
Until 1967 this was a popular café. Now it's an excellent restaurant — definitely the best value on the busy Place Sainte-Catherine. The interior has hardly changed (pictures of long-forgotten local soccer stars grace the walls), and neither has the atmosphere: unpretentious and easy-going. As may be expected in this neighbourhood, seafood plays the leading role on the menu. The fish is divine and skilfully prepared. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Odd name for a charming restaurant |
3 Borgval 3 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 4000 |
A warm cosy interior with walls painted in soft soothing shades of brown, wooden floorboards, candlelight and white table linen are the formula for this snug restaurant. The food is classic and traditional, but with a touch of modern cuisine and presentation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A refuge for lost tourists |
41 Rue du Marché au Charbon Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 8203 |
Don't be set back by the great presence of police uniforms in this place, see it rather as a hallmark. Brussels police has its HQ just round the corner. Restaurant/Taverne Plattesteen is a safe address for a good meal or just a drink in cosy surroundings. For EUR7 you get the daily special, on the menu we would recommend the chicken slices with tarragon sauce. You'll come back for more. The interior is traditional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Klaas De Buysser |
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Dine in a former ironmonger's shop |
45 Rue du Page Brussels 1050 Belgium +32 (0)2 533 9833 http://www.quincaillerie.be |
Once an ironmonger's shop and now a trendy restaurant, this charming bistro is visited regularly by famous people from all over Europe including Helmut Kohl, Gérard Depardieu and The Gipsy Kings. It serves delicious meat dishes including seasonal game and fish. Oysters and the seafood platter are house specialties. Lunch is served from Monday to Friday; as is the so-called What The Bosses are Having Today three-course meal. The menu changes weekly according to what fresh ingredients are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy restaurant with relaxed atmosphere |
1700 Chaussée de Wavre Brussels 1160 Belgium +32 (0)2 675 0092 http://www.lasoeurdupatron.be/ |
A glass roof that during the summer months can be pushed away, stone vaults and a labyrinth-style dining area make this family restaurant a fascinating place to eat. The establishment's partially painted walls round out the creative visual ambiance; its a daring combination that beams adventure. The menu is daring as well, offering many exotic dishes. Choose between several types of carpaccios, dishes with a special preparation that includes freezing the item and thinly slicing then cooking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great cuisine à la bière |
1 Place du Jardin-aux-Fleurs (Bloemenhofplein) Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 8695 http://www.spinnekopke.be/ |
"In The Spider's Little Head" is indeed a strange place to run a restaurant, but the name refers to the long history of this charming place, opened in 1762. Owner Juan Rodriguez is the author of a number of books on cuisine à la bière (beer cuisine), and he practices his art here six days a week. He offers great food, moderately priced, and, of course, an extensive beer list. The place also serves as a bar, but weekends it may be hard to find a spot amongst the diners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tom Vanderwegen |
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Trendy, Large Club |
9300 Aalst Brussels Belgium 0472 220 220 http://www.factory-aalst.be |
Jam to beats of Deep, Electro, Happy, and Groove, from D-Jozs, Dj Gols, Bass X, Dj Szymon. Be sure to observe the trandy dresscode. This club has a capacity of 700, and a cover of 5 euro. The club describes itself as "Music for openminded people. Trendy, nice club in the centre of Aalst." Review © 2007, Wcities |