I am glad I found this place. Was super late for a meeting…read moreand had to stop for a quick grab. I manage to find a delicious and great looking salad, my friend took a sandwich, which made him order a second one (good news). I couldn't resist and had for dessert a strawberry pie (heavenly, with speculoos pastry.... hummm yummy. Service was fast (with smiley faces), price was super democratic, what else can a girl in a hurry wish for lunch??

Such flavorful stew!! This place was recommended by a local tour guide. The stew was so saucy and…read moredelicious, the meat was tender and the potatoes paired well. Wash it down with some nice cold Belgian beers

3.5 stars I went to…read moreRestobieres on a Saturday for lunch with a large group, and we all seemed to enjoy it. I had a vegetable and lamb risotto, which seemed more like a Moroccan tagine than a risotto, but it was still really good. For dessert, I had a forgettable-but-not-bad chocolate mousse. Prices were reasonable. I think my risotto cost about 15 euros, and the portion was so generous that I ended up taking half of it home. Their house wine was totally acceptable and also reasonably priced. Although we'd reserved in advance, the place was nearly empty when we arrived around 12:30, and it wasn't much busier by the time we left at 3. On that note, service was extremely slow. The servers were very nice and accommodating though, so it was overall good service for Brussels.

Great alley bar in Brussels in and around the tourist areas. Great beer and food selection. Server…read morewas friendly and they had a good crowd. Only stayed for 1 beer each but we will be back!

I think A la Becasse could maybe be better in terms of price, but maybe the beers here are more…read moreexpensive than other establishments in the center due to the cool and cozy atmosphere, which is a bit reminiscent of a German beer hall (but much much smaller). For example, you could spend maybe 2-3 more euros on a beer here than one of comparable type at another, but they have an impressive beer menu. It's also not as obvious as other bars/pubs in the center, which is kinda cool. They also serve food here, which we did not try. I thought it was a fun spot, but if you're on a budget (or a student like me), it might be better to get your Belgian beer fix elsewhere.

Le Pigeon Noir is such a magnificent little restaurant. It looks so quaint from the outside. When…read moreyou walk in, you're greeted by a velvet curtain before stepping into this homey restaurant. The decor holds true to the name, with lots of pigeon figures, sculptures, and art on the walls. They had specials along with some great items on the menu. We decided to have the terrine de foie gras, croquettes aux crevettes grises, entrecôte de bœuf with sauce au poivre and béarnaise, saucisse de Montbéliard aux lentilles, and crémèt de Beersel au fromage blanc de la maison Walschot for dessert. The foie gras paired beautifully with the dried fruit and almond. I also had it with the bread, which made it even better. It was so buttery and delicious. The croquettes were flavorful, perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare. Their béarnaise sauce was good, but the star of the show was definitely the pepper sauce. The béarnaise was perfect with the fries, and the pepper sauce was amazing with the steak. The sausage had an incredible smokey flavor and paired really well with the lentils. The dessert at the end was so light and fluffy. It was the perfect way to end the night. The service was phenomenal from beginning to end. I don't speak a lick of Dutch or French, but the waiter's English was great. He made me feel at home. I will definitely be back again.

Charming traditional French cuisine. Cosy interior, with old advertising plaques and woody feeling…read more Seats (benches) are a bit uncomfortable and atmosphere a bit noisy. Service is good and knowledgeable, the chef was present, available for details and feedback. Cuisine is traditional, simple but well mastered. Portions are good. More a meat restaurant than a fish restaurant. A special mention for the sweetbreads with mushrooms and the cremet de Beersel. Wine selection is not large but of good quality. Overall a simple but good french cuisine restaurant. About 75€ per person for a 3 courses meal with wine.

Out of our 12 days in Europe, I would say we had our best meal at La Manufacture! A friend of my…read morewife who had lived in Brussels for several years recommended this restaurant to us and we were glad we went. On our first day in Brussels my wife asked me to see if any of the restaurants her friend had recommended were within walking distance. La Manufacture was less than a half a mile from the Grand Square and their were a few sights to see along the way so we opted for lunch there. The restaurant is has a bamboo outdoor garden that is nestled in a courtyard and opted to eat outside as it was a beautiful day. I ordered the Curieuse Neus a local brewed Brussels Tripel beer. My wife opted for a Coke Zero... They brought us some complimentary olives marinated in a tomato, garlic and we believe anchovy sauce that was awesome and some very tasty rolls. We decided to order from the dinner menu and pass in the lunch specials as there were a few menu items that caught our eye. My wife decide on the sole which was sautéed in a delicious butter and herb sauce, which she said competed for the best fish dish she had ever had (No. 1 or 2!). The dish was accompanied with small white potatoes (that had a nice crisp on the outside), a spinach risotto. I had the veal offering which was sliced in small chunks that were sandwiched between these crispy light potato cakes that were laid on a yummy bed of finely sliced and sautéed mushrooms, there was a side of citrusy slaw with lentils, carrots and greens. The dishes were presented very attractively which added to our excellent meal. Our meal was really exceptional and I would highly recommend La Manufacture. Food 5 - Excellent delicious meal! Atmosphere 4.5 Nice intimate location in the courtyard. Service 4.5 There was a team of waiters serving us. It is European which I often struggle with the leisurely pace but this was a satisfying pace. The only complaint I had is they don't like other places ask if you would like anything else e.g. I would have ordered another beer if they had asked, but it is what it is. Price 4.5 - It is on the high end but we were very satisfied with what we received for the price! OA 4.5+ . We would definitely come back if a local or on a return trip.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Brussels. The first time I visited was 2 years ago when…read moremy boyfriend and I invited my family here and the second time (recently) we came with my boyfriend's parents. Both time, my boyfriend and I did not find the restaurant easy to find. It is in a area of Brussels that we rarely visit and it is in a small street. The positive thing about the restaurant is that they do have parking and a valet service. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, very open and big. It also has a second floor for more private groups or if you wish to organize a walking buffet/reception. The first time we were here, it was a quiet night, where we were one of the only tables at the restaurant. The service was superb and the food was excellent. There is a 35 Euro 3-course menu, where you can choose one starter, one main and one dessert from four selections each course. The food is incredibly fresh and well cooked. Presentation of the food are also very nice. The second time we visited, it was a busy night. We were sat towards one corner of the room, which is nice as it gave us some privacy. However, it did take a minute or two longer than usual for the waitress to come around and take our drinks orders. We all got pink champagne, which is very nice. The wine list of this place is superb, both bottle and by glass selection. For me, it's rare to see so many options for by glass orders. They did get my by glass order incorrectly, where they brought me red instead of white, but it was corrected right away. I took the 35 euro menu and had the duo of shrimp and mussel croquettes, followed by back of cod, fennel juice and cardamom espuma and finished with the original crème brûlée. I really enjoyed it, just like the first time I visited this restaurant :) My only comment is that the crème brûlée was cold, only the sugar part at the top is warm. I prefer my whole crème brûlée to be warm, but that is down to personal preference. Because of the lay-out of the restaurant, it is very loud when the restaurant is busy. I have been highly recommending this place to all my friends and I certainly will go back!