Brussels
Published: 11 Nov 2022
Although famous for its craft beers, waffles and designer chocolate – some of the best restaurants in Brussels have finally put Belgium on the international food scene.
Fine-dining restaurants are popping up all over the city offering traditional and trendy new dishes, alongside international flavours. Whether you're looking for Michelin Starred dining or authentic "moules et frites", Brussels has some great food and drink experiences and culinary hot spots.
Where to Find the Best Restaurants in Brussels
Below we have selected five fabulous eateries with super-talented chefs to help find our diners the best restaurants in Brussels.
Bon Bon (Av. de Tervueren 453, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium)
This stylish restaurant was awarded 2 Michelin Stars in 2015 and continues to stand proud as one of the best restaurants in Brussels. Bon Bon can be found in a large white mansion in the up-market area of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Diners have the option of choosing a la carte or a 3-course Menu du Marche, although we'd suggest going for the amazing 5-course Menu Impro. The chef offers up some more unusual dishes such as combining raw shrimp with tomato and caviar. Whereas another speciality is the indulgent dish of scallops, served on shallots, whipped cream and a gazpacho of oysters.
Comme Chez Soi (Pl. Rouppe 23, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium)
Comme Chez Soi has held onto its 3-star rating for over 27 years. The restaurant’s signature menu consists of a 6-course meal, although there is also an a la carte option.
Guests can expect gorgeous courses such as pumpkin purée with dry-cured ham or breaded prawns served with wild mushrooms cooked in lemongrass. Elsewhere, the ever-popular choice of sliced lobster tail is decorated with a lushes Provençal sauce.
Sea Grill (Rue du Fossé aux Loups 47, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium)
As the name of this 2-Michelin Star restaurant implies, outstanding fish and seafood dishes feature heavily on the menu. Not only is Sea Grill known as one of the best restaurants in Brussels for seafood, but often tops the list for the best in Belgium. The restaurant can be found in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel.
The service is exceptional and guests can expect a menu boasting such delights as shrimp with lemon balm and white cheese or cod with goose liver croquette and cauliflower mousseline.
Le Chalet de la Forêt (Drève de Lorraine 43, Uccle, Belgium)
This magnificent restaurant can be found within a grand property spread across an awe-inspiring terrace at the edge of the Sonian Forest in Uccle. Just on the outskirts of Brussels, Le Chalet de La Foret is owned by the well-known chef Pascal Devalkeneer.
The busy kitchen offers the best French haute cuisine, served in an elegant and warm atmosphere. The menu choices change to suit the seasons, providing exceptional and freshly grown ingredients. For example - crab underscored with mint and coriander pesto, served with almonds and courgettes is a popular choice when available.
La Truffe Noire (Bd de la Cambre 12, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium)
This famous 1-starred Michelin Starred restaurant concentrates on a speciality of producing truffle-based dishes. Delicate signature choices include truffle-filled ravioli or for something even more indulgent, how about luxurious Périgord truffles, cooked whole?
The restaurant has a romantic atmosphere with a menu blending creativity and flair. It also overlooks the serene Jardins de l’Abbaye de la Cambre, making it perfect for couples to partake in post-dinner strolls.
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