A very nice Greek restaurant. Friendly staff, the owner came up afterwards and asked how we liked…read morethe food and wine. The aubergine was very good, also the feta-cheese. Recommended!

The positive comments does do it justice! I rarely leave a review but in this case I had to…read more Philema is now on the top of my list of the 3 good Greek restaurants in Brussels. And one of the best ones overall. Service, food, drinks and even atmosphere were really great. We were 3 Greeks out of four at the table and the appetizers, including known tzatziki and tarama were delicious. The main dishes, including a Greek risotto with goat meet, lamb with veggie spaghetti and bifteki were very tasty. Topping that with a baklava was just perfect. It's simple Greek (mostly Cretan) food revisited and served in good portions! A must in Brussels! One last tip: the Rakomelo (warm raki with honey, cloves and cinnamon) was delightful and actually took us through the entire meal!

My meal here wasn't too bad, just wouldn't come back for it. Started off with the scallops-- it was…read morea decent appetizer but I wasn't a big fan of the sauce. Moved on to the tuna steak for my meal. The sauce was scrumptious. The fish itself wasn't my favorite, and the quinoa was too healthy for my liking. However, I must say that it was a much better option than the veal that my friends ordered. I could eat my entree again. I wouldn't recommend theirs to anyone. Both the mscarpone and the dessert of the day weren't special either. Service was pretty awful. Took forever to get anything on our table. The meal was like an all evening event, taking around 3 hours for wine, appetizer, entrees, and dessert. And on top of that, we emailed them our order in advance (because we were a large party) and they still managed to get it wrong (on two separate parts of the dinner).

I read the glowing reviews and decided to come to this place and have the pre fixe menu of a…read morestarter, entree and desert. To start I had the razor clams - to be honest there weren't too many interesting flavors or textures. And while the clams were fresh and tender, the flavor was extremely one dimensional when combined with the spinach/rice mixture and rather underwhelming green sauce. Could have used a touch of sweetness and acidity to really bring out the freshness of the clams. For my main I had veal with herb butter. Probably the best part of my meal was the beet purée that was served with the veal and veg. Not the best fan of veal but I enjoyed every bite. Desert was a pretty great chocolate mousse that was ruined with a crushed popcorn topping. Not really sure what inspired that choice by the chef. While the food was fresh and cooked well, there was a severe lack of flavor that I've been accustomed to while traveling throughout France. Service was prompt but nothing to write home about. €37 euros later and I could have gotten a better experience eating at a chip shop or something more ethnic.

Lunch in family at this lovely little resto. The 2 waiters are very friendly though quite busy and…read morebread&butter(&olives) was forgotten. The atmosphere is classy and we had good time. There is a large choice of dishes. I ate a salad with grecque goat cheese (+Nutts&sesame), very good. Though "it's only a salad" so if you're really hungry you should choose something else. We also ordered brochettes + fries+salad and the meat was good. Ordered also Cassolette de fruit de mer which was very tasty. All portions were quite big so we did not leave hungry :-). Bill was 67€ for 3 adults portions and one kid. Not the cheapest around but not very expensive either. Very good price/quality.

Absolutely delicious food. We came for the Tajine and were not disappointed. As other reviewers…read morehave said, this is a small restaurant so not meant for large groups. I think a max oof 4-6 is all that would be possible. The wine list has great selections and the waitstaff were so kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely go again!

We went there with friends on a busy Saturday evening. The restaurant was pretty full already,…read moreluckily we got the last table available. We ate different main dishes and were very pleased by the flavours and the coloured plates of food, so comforting for the eyes and the belly :-) we loved the dishes so much that we ordered some extra main dishes. Also nice and friendly staff, cosy atmosphere. The mint tea was delicious but we were so satisfied from our mains that we couldn't have desserts anymore. We will definitely come back again, perhaps on the terrace next time.

Spaghetti bolo for breakfast? Hell yeah!…read more After a morning jaunt through the flea market where I snatched up a fab porcelain pastry plate for 2E, my local host suggested a mid-morning snack at this 100% authentic Belgian café. As soon as we walked through the door my heart started to flutter. The wood paneled restaurant with its large central Zinc bar, gruff but friendly waiters, formica table tops with little napkin dispensers looks like it hasn't budged in 50 years. In a word: adorable! After examining the menu thoroughly I settled on the house specialty of spaghetti bolo and a café russe to wash it all down. An incongruous blend, I know, but hey, in a 24hr Belgian diner anything goes. Needless to say the bolo was like nothing I've ever had. Served over slightly overcooked vermicelli and topped with grated gruyere, the peppery, chunky bolognaise sauce had a regressive, quirky, heartiness to it that made the whole dish super fun to eat. If I lived in BXL I could see La Clef d'Or becomming a regular post flea market spot.

We liked the place and the food so much that we went back the next day for brunch as well. We have…read moretried the cheese croquettes, cheese omelette, Croque Monsieur and Madam and everything is pretty good. Outdoor seating is comfortable and affords a lot of fun people watching in the square and the flea market. But just know that you will need to pay in cash. They do not accept credit cards.

While doing beer tasting in Brugge met a couple from Brussels who recommended this place as truly…read moreauthentic experience. The recommendation didn't disappoint. They have very friendly staff and people that know how to pair wines with dishes. For starters, we got sweetbread with butter which was out of this world. I personally am a huge fan of meat organs especially when it's prepared so well. They have a nice patio in the back and very inviting atmosphere. If I'm ever in Brussels again, I know where I'm making my dinner reservation.

The best, most unique dining experience we had in Brussels!…read more It's a 15 minute walk NW from La Grand-Place de Bruxelles. Once you've entered Place St. Catherine, you're completely out of the main tourist district which is nice if you want something more authentic as opposed to overpriced and themepark-like. Viva M'Boma is small, clean and has an understated elegance in its simplicity. It's apparent once you see the menu that you are there to experience something you wouldn't normally get at most places that label themselves food-centric (they specialize in organs). Not only is the menu eclectic; they deliver hard core with flavors that are savory, intense and exquisite. For the starter we had Kirr with cassis as an aperitif that accompanied an order of pan-seared calf's brain in a beef boullion with onion and garlic, and a fois gras in a very traditional presentation. Both were outstanding and a good prelude of what was to come. We placed the second order once we finished our starters so that we could carefully select the next delicious offering as there were so many awesome things to choose from. I was tempted by the Pot-au-feu, essentially a stew of beef cheeks, oxtail and marrow, but was swayed by the waitress to the solomillo of horse, cooked blue and with a glass of St. Emilion. Yep, it was incredible! The meat was cooked expertly and the pairing showed of a true professional. My better half had veal cheeks that were stewed in beer and fell apart when you so much as touched them with the fork. This dish exploded with flavor and left us wanting to lick the plate after it was done. We finished the evening off with a house-made speculoos ice-cream (gingerbread) and caramelized apples... Pretty F'n awesome! We really enjoyed the experience, hospitality and knowledge of this establishment. We never felt rushed and all our questions were answered kindly and consummately. If you are in Brussels and are looking for something truly special, masterfully prepared and unlike anything you normally indulge in, please visit this place and stay away from Rue des Bouchers.

Les Filles started with a micro loan that seeded three women to start their own épicerie,…read morerestaurant, and cooking school, now in two locations. This is one of the few restaurants open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. Serving fresh local produce in a relaxed communal atmosphere for very reasonable prices, they do not take reservations and the wait for brunch can be 30 minutes or more (in Brussels this is considered an extremely long wait)! We went to the newer and larger second location, which looks like an office building or private residence from the outside, except for the signage in the window. It's serve yourself buffet style, with dishes that change every half hour. For brunch there was an assortment of five breads, including brioche, nut, sweet egg, and whole wheat, to croissants. Three types of jams, three types of butters, a pumpkin turnip soup, a mandarin orange endive salad, a sausage and onion casserole, a parsley oil tzatziki, tabbouleh, an assortment of cheese and fruit, soft boiled eggs, fresh ham, and for dessert a chocolate fondant with spiced whipped cream on the side. Everything was so good we all went back for seconds and thirds! For 15 Euros, this place can't be beat:)

Huiselijk verborgen restaurant achter de Dansaert wijk…read more Les Filles werkt enkel met menu, donderdagmiddag is het enkel veggie maar op andere momenten maken ze eveneens voor de veggies graag uitzonderingen en passen ze hun maaltijden wat aan, in de mate van het mogelijke natuurlijk. Je komt binnen in de grote hal en via de houten ronde trap ga je richting de huiskamer. Je passeert de keuken, wat altijd fijn is om even te piepen naar hygiene. In de huiskamer voel je jou meteen thuis. We werden snel bediend. Heel vriendelijke staff. Het meisje dat ons verwelkomde was zeer beleefd, goedlachs en aangenaam. Alleen voor de staff krijgt Les Filles al een plus. Voor 25 euro krijg je aan tafel gebracht een aantal tapasjes en twee voorgerechtjes. Vervolgens dien je zelf je hoofdmaaltijd te gaan bedienen in de "keuken". De gerechtjes zijn biologisch en seizoensgebonden. Twee dessertjes sluiten het overheerlijke menu af. Bij het eten hoort ook een drankje en hiervoor heb je keuze uit een heel assortiment aan lekkere wijnen, tevens biologisch. Les Filles wil een waar huiskamergevoel creeren & hierin slagen ze 100%. En ohja, voor ik het vergeet, je kan hier ook blijkbaar kook workshops volgen. Misschien iets voor in de toekomst? Klinkt alvast veelbelovend!

We came here for an early dinner. It is a small and intimate place. My husband and I didn't have…read morelunch so we were very hungry. We ordered several appetizers and mains. Everything was fantastic and I have to say, it was the best Lebanese food I have ever had. They had dishes I had never tried or seen on a menu before. I have a few allergies to foods that are often used in Lebanese cooking like eggplant/aubergine and bell peppers. However, the very considerate waitstaff and kitchen helped us pick or modify dishes so we could enjoy them. (I indicated my allergies on my reservation). TBH, I can't wait to go back to Brussels just so that I can eat here again.

When you are in De Marollen, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Brussels, steolling along the…read moreantique and brocante shops, this is a good place to go for lunch or dinner. Friendly reception and service. Good Libanese foods. Fairly priced. Nice ambiance inside. Not a large building but nicely decorated. Little terrace in front at streetside. Recommended.