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.

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.

Le Pavillon is a little (few tables) very authentic restaurant serving Belgian food…read more I loved this place. It's cosy, authentic, staff is super friendly and flexible, and food is good. We hadn't reserved a table and the restaurant was full, but they really tried to be helpful and finally we found a compromise : either a little table or a larger one for an hour. The little table was perfect to us and could enjoy a this lovely place.

Fantastic restaurant in a beautiful location. I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to go…read morebefore COVID. As one of my first meals in Brussels, it became the highlight of the trip. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I got the roasted duck which was perfectly cooked, along with the sides. The chocolate mousse alone is worth a trip back -- hopefully I'll have the chance!

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.

This was a great experience. Nice small place that feels authentically Belgian. Great ambience and…read morefantastic service. In reviewing the menu, everything sounded fantastic. My wife settled on the beef stew with stoemp, I had the confit of beef chuck with a side of fries. They were both very tasty, the servings were perfect for normal appetites and the meal came with bread, and salad as well. We really enjoyed it, in retrospect I wish we had ordered a beef dish and something else, both dishes we had were excellent (the confit of beef practically fell apart with my fork) but the tastes were similar. Oh well, maybe next time. Highly recommended.

Location: excellent - right on the Ixelles ponds, and the outside terrace is definitely 5 *'s…read more Service: gruff, hurried, and professional. Food: 4.5 *'s - at our table we got: vol au vent, shrimp croquettes, carpaccio, dover sole, pate, fish soup. They were out of a few things on our visit. Prices: €€€€

A little pricy but they earned it.Great chicken,nice and smoothy wine,tasty decoration and humorous…read more(and handsome) waiters. I meant to save it for a special occasion but Canterbury is just so charming and it did turned out to be a joyous dinner.

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.

If you want to try Belgian food with reasonable prices then this was one good option in Brussels…read more I arrived early for Friday night dinner and the restaurant was just over half full with lots of available seating. While the register states No Cards one of the servers told the table next to mine not worry when they didn't have enough euros. Only a drink menu was provided and the dishes being served that day were handwritten on moveable boards or posted on the wall. I had on my list a couple to try but finally went with the Belgian carbonades à la biere which was beef stew with mashed potatoes in a dark gravy made with beer. The plate was quite generous and much appreciated since I devoured it. I enjoyed the creaminess of the potatoes swirled with gravy but the meat could've been a tad bit more tender. Service was good. I think everyone on the floor stopped by my table for one reason or the other. Ambiance was casual and looked like many people were taking their time over their meals. When finished you need head to the register to settle the tab. I paid in cash. Worth a return visit.

One of the earliest beer bars of Brussels. Nice selection of…read more100+ beers displayed on a big board and sorted per sort. Which is quite a handy to find new beers in a category you like. Service so-so and as it is located in a student area, you'll probably feel a bit old if you are ore than 21. The big plus for the connoisseur: nowadays they've got a nice selection of beers from the Struise brouwerij. They even have Pannepot on tap!

My favorite bar in Brussels. No frills, good vibe. It has an incredible beer selection. Not as…read morevast as Delirium but no one needs a beer list that long. Haven't been in a long time but it'll be my first stop when I return. Many fond memories in this place.

This is definitely one of the best destinations for fruits de mer and traditional Belgian food in…read moreBrussels. We have been here several times over the years with my family and Les Brasserie George always deliver with the consistency of a metronome. This is an iconic brasserie where the service reign supreme; Monsieur Luc Corne our waiter was so attentive and professional and created a special moment for us. I have known him for years from "Comme Chez Soil, " Le Chouen" and "L'Ecailler Royale" and he brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to first class service. We had their seafood tower that was absolutely out of this world. Our lobster bisque was very creamy and fairly heavy but you have to love the cognac. The grilled lobster were cooked to perfection. We tasted a great Pouilly fume Tracy with a nutty hint and beautiful buttery note. What a treat! The ambiance is buzzing and humming as the restaurant is very busy.

Lobster bisque and oysters are my top choice when I am in town. The hart breaking and major…read moredisappointment is that they do not offer fries in goose fat, it was incredible good and I hope they bring them back to the menu

Finally a REAL Italian café!!! No matter what you think what…read morethe above sentence means, this is one (contrary to so many self-acclaimed Italian bars in Brussels). Go now, stay there half an hour and take it easy. Have an expresso and an excellent piadina (the owner is from the very piadina region so he knows what he's doing!) I'm so happy this is close to my job! :)

Hands down - this is the best Italian coffee shop in Brussels. Highly frequented by businesswo/men…read morefrom offices nearby at any time of the day, you get a perfect cup of espresso or other coffee specialities. At lunch time they serve salads and tasty piadinas (incl vegetarian/vegan options). I like the atmosphere a lot. Many Italians come to this place, which is always a good sign. Don't forget to try their homemade tiramisu!