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.

Food: Wow, was I surprised on how good this place is! Their mussels were probably one of my…read morefavorite mussels I've eaten as they were so flavorful and tasty, especially on a cold, rainy day! Their rabbit stew was also very delicious and it paired so well with their fries. I'm usually not a big fan of fries, but I could not stop eating them. Service: We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to quickly accommodate us as we got there a bit before rush hour. However, I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it gets pretty busy, especially with locals. All the staff were very nice and attentive as well! Ambiance: They have several levels to accommodate more people. They have their main bar on the first floor, but you do have to hike up a bit of stairs to get to the restroom as there's a flight of narrow stairs, so be careful. I really enjoyed dining here as it felt like a very local spot. This restaurant was definitely the highlight of our trip to Brussels!

When in Belgium, you must have some Belgian mussels. My favorite item here is their mussels in…read morecream and garlic sauce. The mussels are fresh and flavorful, and you can't help but slurp, I mean scoop up, some of the cream and garlic sauce in between each mussel. The other items are not bad, but nothing to write home about: Flemish beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, or even mussels with plain white wine (1 star off). Overall, Le Bistro is a good...bistro...option for some local foods.

Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. If you have 3 hours (no joke) for dinner, then this…read moreis the place for you. Food wasn't worth the wait either. Not sure what was happening but we waited over an hour in our seats eating bread. When the food finally arrived, It was rather bland and overcooked. The dessert was mediocre. Not worth the $$$ even as a prefix 44 euro for 3 courses. Skip it and find another place. This was a letdown.

The reviews are legit! I had been to some good restaurants away from City Center, but I was…read moresurprised to see the good reviews of this place so close to The Square. When I arrived I found an impressive menu of food and drink that I did not expect. They had Westmalle beer, and that was a great start. Ricardo the host/proprietor/waiter is originally from Columbia and we worked through some broker Spanish (on my part) to order an impressive array of Wild Shrimp Croquettes, Chorizo and (I think) Radish Homemade Ravioli, House Cut Steaks w/Belgium Frittes, and Beef Cheeks in Gravy. Very high quality food for this area, in a very friendly atmosphere. I think it was Anna (the chef) who came out and she was very sweet. I could see great care was taken in the preparation. I highly recommend this place when in the center of Brussels. The yelps were on point with this one.

As a tourist in Brussels, I counted on Yelp to guide me to good eating and drinks!! I was not let…read moredown, this place was great!! The food was outstanding, one of the best meals I've had all week in Brussels. I had the sole and it was delicious. The sauces and veggies were great and large portions! I was stuffed. My girlfriend got the salmon pasta with sun dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, it was also delicious!! Very impressed. The atmosphere is romantic, although I went with my girlfriend and it was still fine! The service was great, the waiter was very friendly and helped us with the menu. Highly recommended!

Wonderful little French restaurant. Service was exemplary and duck was amazing. We enjoyed a…read morewonderful evening with great food!

Even though you're in the middle of tourist central, we had a wonderful lunch here!…read more We originally requested to sit outside, but as it looked like it might rain, the host suggested we sit inside, which was very nice. Started with an excellent, and reasonably priced, bottle of Chablis (44 Euros). We also got a really interesting amuse that paired perfectly with the wine. The Moules Poulette (33 Euros) were huge and delicious, and of course come with good frites. Jim G. ordered a Linguine aux Fruits de Mer (32 Euros), which was amazing! Honestly, one of the best dishes on our trip and so unlike him to order! Full of scampi, langoustines, prawns, and mussels, with an amazing sauce, but not too heavy. Great service and an excellent meal! We would return here if in Brussels again. I'd suggest having a reservation, as it was pretty busy, even for lunch on a Tuesday.

I got a pineapple juice and did the 40 Euro deal. With that I got mussels, salmon, and dessert. The…read morefood was outstanding and the service was incredible. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and sitting outside felt great! The best restaurant I've been to in Brussels so far!

As i made my way through Belgium, i asked many folks what they thought the best…read morefrituur/friture/frites place was. Surprisingly a fee of the same names came up in each city. For Brussels, the guys from Veranda recommended this. Driving through an open market and all types of traffic. I finally got to the neighborhood and walked across the square to the place. Anderlecht is an interesting suburb outside of Brussels. It's a bit gritty and bustling, somewhat like the Mission is in San Francisco. The space is divided into two rooms, one with a bar and one where the kitchen is. I sat near the kitchen to see all the action. Looking at the menu, it's full of classics. Got the steak au poivre with the recommended fries. Holy cow the food is good. Perfectly cooked steak, beautifully silky/peppery sauce and outstanding fries. I cleaned the plate and wished i had the appetite of another. I wish i could import the place to SF. The crew that work here are super friendly, and with my poor French we were able to still chat and have a good mix of conversations. Even though i was eating late, a slew of large parties came in after and the place got really bustling. Even though the rooms are classic bistro, i was surprised by a very modern upstairs. Certainly a very cool place all around. If youre in Brussels and want some classic bistro fare, make your way to Anderlecht and hit this place up.

Update, they no longer serve mussels here…read more However the steaks and fries are good! There is only only Chef so the food take a while but it's worth the wait. The entire menu is in French and the staff here don't speak much English so it's a bit tough to order. We just went with steak and mushroom sauce. The horse-steak which was their specialty so we had to order one. Horse tastes a lot like beef, slightly more gamey but just as good.

Staying at the hotel, we chose to meet the family for dinner at Kolya. I immediately had a knee…read morejerk, reaction: "At the hotel? We're eating at the hotel? WHY?" I was scared, and initially disappointed when I found out that we were eating in the hotel I was wrong. The service was as good and cheerful as anywhere that I've been. And the food was quite good. I partook of their Goose liver Foie Gras (difficult to find goose liver in the States...) and the salt baked fish, one of my always favorites. I eagerly returned for breakfast every morning to find that, while the complimentary breakfast was the same, day to day, it was of pretty solid quality. Oh, and they have Chokotoffs in the candy tray on the way out. If you don't know what a chokotoff is, then... I'm not sure why you're even in Belgium.

Service and food was excellent! The atmosphere was one of the most lovely places that I've had…read morelunch in Brussels at. Would absolutely return.

Warning for non-French speakers: there is no English menu and the staff does not speak English. We…read morewere staying at an Airbnb place in the town, and we wanted to go to a good restaurant nearby. This place came up, but all the reviews were written in French, so I had a hunch that staff probably doesn't speak English. We put on a brave face and went. The first waiter didn't speak any English at all, but while we were lingering by the door and another waiter came by. He said he spoke a little English. He was very kind and accommodating. We tried to use Google Translate app, but didn't help much. But we got through. The foods were pretty good, and best of all, no tourists (even though we were tourists as well). We sat outside, so you hear the street noise, but that's about it. Good food, good wait staff, and good atmosphere. Whole 5/5 from me.