Restaurants and Bars

Brussels is renowned for its chic restaurants such as Loui and its cozy little cafes in which you can enjoy anything from a simple snack to a three course dinner. With so many places to eat, you might ask yourself where to begin a "culinary trip" through Brussels?

A good place to start is with a seafood restaurant, such as Sea Grill. Brussels is well known for its fresh fish and diverse dishes featuring mussels, shrimp and many other types of seafood. A high concentration of restaurants can be found in Grote Markt / Grand Place and the surrounding area, where you'll find all sorts of international cuisine such as Greek, Chinese, Spanish and, of course, French.

City

Located on the Place Saint-Gery, the menu at Mappa Mundo is filled with many different selections from all over the world. La Maison du Cygne was constructed in a 17th Century building that's full of history: the country's Socialist Party was formed here in 1881. Het Warm Water used to sell warm water to locals in Old Brussels since heating water wasn't possible back then. Today it's a popular cafe that sells coffee and serves brunch. Pizzeria Mirante takes pizza-making very seriously, only serving pies made with the best quality ingredients. Comme Chez Soi is one of the city's best restaurants. It was awarded three Michelin stars. La Becasse is known for an excellent selection of lambic and gueuze (Belgian beers) and tasty sandwiches.

Bruxelles

Bleu de Toi has an aquamarine theme and an outside terrace where guests can enjoy a variety of delectable lobster dishes. For a unique dining experience try La Tour D'y Voir, a Belgian and French restaurant set inside an 18th Century chapel. You'll also find Belgian at Au Vieux Saint-Martin, where the specialty is well-seasoned meat dishes. Au Plaisir mixes it up with Italian and French offerings and is surrounded by a Japanese garden that you can view from your table. Located not far from the Zavel is Le Perroquet, a restaurant that has a relaxed lounge atmosphere. Chao Chow City has some of the best Chinese that Brussels has to offer, with a variety of dim sum options.

Ixelles/Elsene

Le Prevôt serves a mix of Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant dining room. Fellini was named for the famous Italian director, and the interior has been designed to reflect the atmosphere of his films. Located close to the Avenue Louise and Avenue Waterloo, Le Fils de Jules serves French cuisine in a stylish interior that is ideal for couples and business lunches. La Canne en Ville takes the inspiration for its dishes from France, Italy and Belgium, while the 75 different kinds of beer at L'Ultime Atome keep people coming back. High quality Tex-Mex can be found at Pablo's.