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6 years ago
This restaurant is quick and the food is excellent . They are super busy during lunch but the staff work tHeir magic and make sure everyone gets their food as quickly as possible. Super tasty food. A bit of a hidden gem. read more
Boulevard du Jardin Botanique 35
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Martyrs, Centre-Ville, Bruxelles
02 217 92 52
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Be prepared to wait. I mean it. You can get there and only see a few people in front of you. You…read morewill still wait. From my review, you can clearly tell it is worth the wait. There were 4-6 people in front of us. It took us about an hour waiting. I hate to keep harping on the wait time but setting expectations is key. There is even a story posted on the window about the wait time. So why the wait? Tonton Graby provides individual attention. You can order off their limited menu or just talk to him about your feelings, likes, and dislikes. From there, you get a tailored cheese sandwich exceeding any expectations you might have built up. You don't pay until you've at least tasted it - even if you opt'd for take out. "If you don't like it, I'll eat it" the owner will tell you. You might opt for fruit or veggies on top. You can add meat. There is a small area to eat in if like us you were in no hurry. A sandwich with meat ran 9 euros as of this writing. They accept credit but prefer cash. Enjoy!
Yes, but waiting was too long, 2 hours for me. He provided excellent customer services, but should…read moretrain someone to assist him.
Innenansicht
My bread, it was yummy.
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Außenansicht
One of the best diing experiences we had in Brussels! The food was great and the service was…read moreoutstanding. Huge shoutout to Julian! He reminded us of a combination of Neil Fak (from The Bear) and Lazlow (from What We Do in the Shadows). He was coordinating the line, seating, and gave outstanding recommendations, as well as praise, when we picked our wine. We were quoted about 45 minutes to wait, as they don't take reservations. A two-top opened up inside and Julian was concerned that it would be too hot, so he made me go inside to check first. Thankfully, it was right by the open area leading to outside, so we took it and were seated in about 20 minutes, rather than 45. The place was packed the entire time we were there; its reputation certainly precedes it. Good energy and beautifully decorated with stunning art inside. Carbonades a la Biere (beef stew; 19.45 Euros) is their speciality and was delicious! So reasonably priced for the flavor and te size of the dish! After Julian mentioned that the lamb is the best dish on the menu, there was no question that I was ordering it. Jarret d'Agneau Roti (Roasted Lamb Shank; 27.35 Euros) was so very good! Full of Rosemary and so tender! As Julian was running by, I quickly asked him: "Tiramisu or Tarte Tatin?" No hesitation, he replied, "Tarte Tatin." I wasn't sure if he actually put the order in for us or not, but then it arrived at our table and it was delicious! Pear Tarte (8.65 Euros) with a side of ice cream. Not too sweet, with lovely spices in the pears. Cash only, always a line, but totally worth it!
You likely will see a line for dinner. Don't worry it does go pretty fast and likely faster than…read morewhat they may quote. The stew was fantastic! Tender meat bursting with flavor with some mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. I enjoyed the lamb as well, however a bit too much rosemary for me. Get the pear dessert. The soft and sweet pear coupled with the ice cream was one of the best desserts I've had in some time.
Menu Sept 2025
Free bread
Stoemp (sausages with mashed potatoes)
Wolf is in walking distance to the Grand Place and offers a variety of cuisines at a good price…read more We ate here twice during our visit after growing tired of the high prices and subpar food in the city center. We were able to buy beer at the bar, ate Indian, Vietnamese, Syrian, and Mediterranean during our visits. The Indian and Mediterranean were our favorites. They have burgers, tacos, sushi, bao buns, a dessert shop, and many more options. My dinner each night was around €16 including beer. It's not your typical fast food either. The food tastes great and is casual enough that you don't feel rushed.
WOLF is a good food hall with a huge variety of cuisines and tons of different seating options. The…read moreenergy is very vibrant and young, though it can get quite crowded on the weekends. If you prefer a more relaxed experience, I highly recommend visiting on a weekday--it's much more comfortable to walk around and explore the stalls. They offer free Wi-Fi, which is a nice plus. I really liked TOUKOUL. It was my first time trying Ethiopian and their Afro Bowl a good variety of color, textures, and flavors. It felt very blanked and delicious. Definitely worth visiting this spot in Brussels for a group or a quick, good meal!
Bar
Truffle parmesan pasta from 10 Grams.
Food hall
Great! They are good and confident and don't need my review,,,but...here I go anyway! It's small…read morebut very cozy so when I got there...No tables available and they don't take reservations! I left to find something else but tried my luck & coming back. Glad I did! They have wine, but as I was told, beer is their thing. The food was excellent and the staff are colorful and efficient as the flow between tables! I had the meatballs (2 large ones), meals come with a small salad and a side & bread! The beer selection is wide. Mostly Belgium ones. Other tables had what looked like delicious tuna, lasagna and stew which they all seemed to enjoy.
I am so sorry to not rave about this place like everyone else did…read more To start with the positives: -cute, cozy spot inside with a few outdoor tables. No reservations, so you have to wait in line. Luckily, the line moved pretty quickly and we were able to be seated inside. -service was great. The fabulously dressed flamboyant gentleman was kind and helpful. The sassy woman was hilarious! -Portions are pretty decently sized and priced fairly Why three stars? I just didn't enjoy anything that we ordered. Sadly, it was my least favorite meal that we had in Belgium. Based on all the reviews, I think it's clear that it's not the place per se, but what I was looking for. That being said, I still must be honest. What we ordered: Cheddar Croquettes (2 for 14 Euros): Just ok and this was one of the things that I felt was overpriced Carpaccio of Smoked Beef with White Truffle Oil (18 Euros): Again, just ok Meatloaf with "Jack Pepper" sauce (26 Euros): "Jack Pepper" means something different in Brussels. It was basically a peppercorn gravy. I wasn't a fan, but Jim G. enjoyed it. With this, we had frites and a small side salad. I know many people recommend that Flemish Beef Stew, but we already had that at Fin de Siecle, and I couldn't imagine that any place would top it, so we didn't get it here. Ultimately, this place isn't for me, but I seem to be in the minority.
Inside decor
Normandy beef
The famous fries
First night in Brussels and wanted mussels and fries and a Belgian beer. This restaurant had all of…read morethis and everything was well prepared and tasty. Great service too. Very close to Grand Place also.
We ordered a lot of food. I would recommend the salmon with bearnaise sauce and the spaghetti…read morebolognese. They were well prepared and delicious. The Finnish stew was a little tough and the sauce was quite sweet. The mussels in white wine sauce was light and a little too pungent for us. I wish we liked the Belgian favorites a little more. The Belgian beer paired well with the dishes. Service was also great. The place is small so get there early.
Finnish stew
Jupiter beer-light and refreshing!
Chawarma here was ridiculously good! Came here twice and devoured a large roll on each visit! So so…read moregood! Probably the best Chawarma I have had in a very very long time. Absolutely recommend!
Have to admit after reading the glowing reviews I was a bit let down. The 4 star review is for the…read moremixed shawarma sandwich. Unfortunately, it wasn't excellent as I had hoped. A bit dry and not overly flavorful compared to others I have had. Service was good, price was reasonable and quantity and quality were high. In my opinion the flavor just wasn't there.
Always busy
Shawarma
Nothing in this world brings me more joy than French fries. Actually, let's take it a step further…read more-- nothing on this planet brings me more joy than French fries with multiple sauces. Sweet curry, buffalo, barbecue... not ketchup and mayo. The line was long -- like the whole city had the same craving at the same time. Total Spider-Man meme moment... everybody pointing like, "Oh, you're me? You're me?" The fries were fresh -- not sitting there waiting on somebody. They cook them to order. You literally see the raw fries, then the cooked fries, and it's like an assembly line. One guy takes your sauce order, the other guy repeats it back like telephone, and you watch it get passed down and checked. You get hype listing sauces and then they hit you with, "Only three" before you get too crazy. Service is quick and friendly. They don't ask a million questions because it's simple -- we sell fries and sauces. What do you want? Ambience: tiny walk-up, as small as a food spot can get, but it works. No yelling, no "my order is wrong," none of that. There are tables out front so you can sit, eat, and people-watch on a nice night (or day). Amazing experience. Would absolutely recommend.
Samurai sauce for the win. These frites are world best yet that have had. Worth the line. They get…read moreyou through quickly!!
Inside
We had a wonderful dinner here. The owner of the restaurant and his daughter came and explained the…read moredishes, including their recommendations. Each one of our pasta was homemade and absolutely delicious. I especially recommend the lamb ravioli. We shared the tiramisu, which was also delicious. It tasted like we were in Italy!
We weren't able to get a reservation but we came right as they opened for dinner and we were seated…read moreimmediately. The owner greeted us and told us about the dishes, his wife is the one who makes all of the delicious food! This is right at the center of Brussels so really a great place to eat and we ate outside. There's plenty of seating outside. The pasta was so delicious, fresh, and you could tell it was made with love.
Papa - pasta divina !
Squid ink scampi
Beer portions
Tourist trap Busy!…read more Lovely place but far better stops elsewhere I'd choose something not near the little guy outside
For two tourist Americans I'm glad we stumbled upon this place. I had saved it to my list of places…read moreto try in Belgium and we just happened to be right by it when we decided let's check it out! Quirky joint, old and unique. we had a baked pasta dish and a nice board of cured meats.
Inside. Great atmosphere!
The entrance
Delicious, hearty affordable meal! Went back twice during our 3-day stay in Brussels!read more
The kebab was more like a gyro than a true kebab, but the spicy vegetables were solid. Seems like a…read moresolid place for after-bar food
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