A charming and quiet brasserie that sits on the shopping street close to Thieffry metro station…read more The walls are covered in beautiful photos from the 1920s, whilst the atmosphere is relaxed. On this warm spring day, the windows and doors were wide open. Creating a welcoming atmosphere that invited in two wearily shoppings in need of a cold beer. We were warmly greeted by the hostess & served two cold glasses of Jupiler. She was relaxed & trusting enough to leave us alone whilst she carried on a conversation outside. We just this time to admire the lovely decor. One could spend the entire visit studying the wonderful photos. Alas we had more shopping to do, thus we headed out after finishing our refreshing beers.

It is a very traditional belgian restaurant in Woluwe Saint Lambert. If you are looking for calm…read moreand a cosy place, this is a very nice option. Ideal also to escape from the noisy Brussels city center or the routine of always going to the same area. There is not too much room so if you want to get a table it's important to reserve in advance, mainly in weekends. I got Pavé de boeuf with mushroom sauce (l'Archiduc) and french fries. It was delicious!!! When you ask medium for your steak, they really cook it medium so my steak was as I wanted. The sauce comes in a little glass so it could be served by yourself on the french fries or steak or both. Waiters are very professional and sympas. It seemed a traditional family business. I do recommend this place if you are looking for some traditional belgian food and calm from the city center in Brussels.

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.

An old couple runs​ this place where you can find ​wonderful service and really nice food​. They…read moreare really passionate about they do, so you will taste always something special. Everything is at​ an affordable price and you will have a good meal without paying much.

Mediocre mussels and wine selection was not good, and warm. Definitely not worth the price we paid.read more

So much better than the place directly across the street!…read moreThey serve you quickly, they bring you refills (if needed) quickly. They bring you a better selection of bar snacks (nibbles) They have a great selection & it's all in a great atmosphere.

Very very satisfied with lunch today while in the area visiting Parc du Cinquantenaire. We were…read morelooking for a place to eat and came across this as we exited Metro Merode station. Checked with Yelp and thanks to Yelpers for confirming our choice. Ambiance was warm and welcoming. Server was very friendly and helped recommend some dishes. We ordered the *Steamed Clams: cooked in diced onions and celery, it tasted so fresh and sauce/soup was pure and simple not altered with tomatoes nor strong herbs. Wished we had bread to sop it up instead of fries. Don't understand how mussels pair up well with fries. But I guess that's the Belgian style. *Belgian Meatballs served in tomato sauce: this dish is familiar almost like Italian meatballs less the spaghetti. It is very good but some pasta would be nice. *Filet de Tilapia Gratiné, Epinards at Pommes au Four: this is from the Plat du Jour (Special of the Day). Dish is light served with baby potatoes and spinach.

Stopped in here as it was convenient to the Park and museums we were visiting. Wanted to like this…read moreplace more since they had multiple vegan options. The vegan burger looked great to start with a nice mushroom and onion sauce but inside was a fully pink beyond meat puck. I just took the patty out and ate the bun with mushroom sauce. Fries were good with multiple sauces (only 'ketjep is vegan). Service was typical European pace. Overall feels like this place could be solid if they just put in a little more effort.

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.

We only stopped in for a beer, thus we can't review the food…read more.. Atmosphere is great. Cozy with an obviously fake fireplace, but it looks great all the same. Drinks were great, not over priced at all. The desserts were, but we didn't order them... We'll be back to have a beer or a glass of wine.

We come here regularly for a drink or for dinner. The smallish terras is nice in the summer, and…read moreduring winter it offers a nice and cosy inside area with fireside. The service is quite alright too. The kitchen is pretty much in line with the usual offerings of brasserie like places in town and nothing special really. The fish and chips is a safe choice, pretty tasty, large portions and the fries are its strong point : typical belgian fries, thick and fried exactly the right amount of time. We once ordered a lasagna which was poor: loads of cheese and sauce, hardly any lasagna or minced meat in there. The biggest plus is that most of the time they have place and the overall noise and food smell is limited which is pleasant for a conversation. Overall a bit pricy in my view.

Bring cash! Another one of those small family run places…read morethat don't allow cards. A great place to have a cold beer whilst on the way to do your shopping. Quite the selection for such a small place. Very friendly staff who go out of their way to provide you with drinks & food. It's supposed to be a decent pizza place. We must try them out.

A strange but lovely little place. Strange because of the area it is in. It is in the middle of two…read moreroads with houses on one side and a supermarket and small mall on the other side. A nice place for a drink after doing your grocery shopping. We have met some interesting people there. They sell food at noon and then, after a break, later in the afternoon.