Guidebook for Bruxelles
Food Scene
Open all year, no indoor seating, morning to afternoon. Great for fresh seafood dishes with a glass of cava or white wine. A local favorite!
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mer du Nord
45 Pl. Sainte-CatherineOpen all year, no indoor seating, morning to afternoon. Great for fresh seafood dishes with a glass of cava or white wine. A local favorite!
Organic, vegetarian friendly, delicious, great weekend brunch. Make reservations!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yeti
Rue de Bon SecoursOrganic, vegetarian friendly, delicious, great weekend brunch. Make reservations!
Best place for traditional Belgian food! Trust me it's a good price, huge portions and tasty. No credit cards.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fin de Siècle
3 Av. de l'ArméeBest place for traditional Belgian food! Trust me it's a good price, huge portions and tasty. No credit cards.
Great place with large outdoor terrace when it's sunny right on Sainte Catherine. They also have quick and tasty lunch/ dinner options
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Markten Cafe
5 Rue du Vieux Marché aux GrainsGreat place with large outdoor terrace when it's sunny right on Sainte Catherine. They also have quick and tasty lunch/ dinner options
If you like japanese Ramen noodles than don't look no further, this is the spot for you.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umamido St-Catherine
1 Pl. Sainte-CatherineIf you like japanese Ramen noodles than don't look no further, this is the spot for you.
A great coffee place tucked right on Sainte Catherine that offers lunch options and tasty coffee and tea
Pipaillon
231 Quai au Bois à BrûlerA great coffee place tucked right on Sainte Catherine that offers lunch options and tasty coffee and tea
Fanny Thai
36 Rue Jules Van PraetNice Thai place on Saint Gerry island!
An authentic and not so expensive like other restaurants right off Grand Place.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
‘T Kelderke
15 Grand PlaceAn authentic and not so expensive like other restaurants right off Grand Place.
Classic Belgian dishes right on the Grand Place
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Patrick
6 Rue des ChapeliersClassic Belgian dishes right on the Grand Place
A great classic Belgian food restaurant in the Gallery St. Hubert!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Marmiton
43 Rue des BouchersA great classic Belgian food restaurant in the Gallery St. Hubert!
Chez Léon
18 Rue des BouchersIf you want mussels this is the best place!
Madame Chapeau
94 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktA great stoemp restaurant, trust me you will not regret it!
Mam Mam
72 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktThe best pad thai so far in Belgium!
Kokob
10 Rue des Grands CarmesVery popular Ethiopian restaurant.
Kolenmarkt 91
91 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktA unique bar with a very nice terrace
Probably the best coffee place in Brussels center with very tasty cheesecakes
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Capitale
45 Rue du MidiProbably the best coffee place in Brussels center with very tasty cheesecakes
Excellent Chinese restaurant. Noodles made fresh all day and great Dim Sum!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Au bon bol
9 Rue Paul DevauxExcellent Chinese restaurant. Noodles made fresh all day and great Dim Sum!
Makisu
5 Rue du BailliAffordable, quick & tasty sushi!
Chicago Café
45 Rue de FlandreGreat atmosphere and brunch, often busy!
A large and delicious selection of sweet and savory crepes, good prices!
Le Crachin Crêperie Fine Bretonne
12 Rue de FlandreA large and delicious selection of sweet and savory crepes, good prices!
A great Portuguese bakery !
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forcado Pastelaria (Saint-Gilles)
196 Chau. de CharleroiA great Portuguese bakery !
Knees to Chin
125 Rue de LivourneA great place serving food and rice wraps!
A great vegetarian restaurant - probably the best in Brussels!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dolma Restaurant
329 Chau. d'IxellesA great vegetarian restaurant - probably the best in Brussels!
A very cool bar next to Place du Flagey - super cool on weekend as well as they have a great sunny outdoor terrace too!
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène FlageyA very cool bar next to Place du Flagey - super cool on weekend as well as they have a great sunny outdoor terrace too!
Delicious lunch & tea room in a art deco setting!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mercerie
Delicious lunch & tea room in a art deco setting!
Italian restaurant with an also romantic setting and tasty food
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ars Vinorum
6 Rue de la ReinetteItalian restaurant with an also romantic setting and tasty food
Maybe the only british cafe with variety of cakes and english food
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
God Save The Cream
131 Rue de StassartMaybe the only british cafe with variety of cakes and english food
If you are looking for real japanese food (read not sushi) this is the place to go!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Izakaya
123 Chau. de VleurgatIf you are looking for real japanese food (read not sushi) this is the place to go!
A very nice and cool brunch place in a fancy setting in the upper Place Brughmann neighbourhood
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaudron
3 Place Georges BrugmannA very nice and cool brunch place in a fancy setting in the upper Place Brughmann neighbourhood
a restaurant in the middle of the lake! super cool place especially when it's sunny!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chalet Robinson
1 Sent. de l'Embarcadèrea restaurant in the middle of the lake! super cool place especially when it's sunny!
Henri & Agnes
48 Rue VéronèseVeggie friendly and also has cool brunch!
Ami
13 Rue LesbroussartServing veggie burgers! Njam!
Mo Mo
7 Av. des Villastibetan dumplings and soups!
One of the contenders for best fries in Belgium!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frit Flagey
Place Eugène FlageyOne of the contenders for best fries in Belgium!
One of the contenders for best fries in Belgium!
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maison Antoine
1 Pl. JourdanOne of the contenders for best fries in Belgium!
Ellis Gourmet Burger
20 Pl. JourdanNice burgers!
Strofilia
11 Rue du Marché aux PorcsA nice greek restaurant!
One of the tasty fish restaurants right on the St. Catherine
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Vismet
23 Pl. Sainte-CatherineOne of the tasty fish restaurants right on the St. Catherine
A bit pricey but if you are meat lover this is the place to be!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack O’Shea Chophouse
32 Rue Sainte-CatherineA bit pricey but if you are meat lover this is the place to be!
Beaucoup Fish
2 Rue Van GaverFish and sea food restaurant
One of our favorite burger places before turning vegetarian, however still have veggie burgers too ! ;)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manhattn's Burgers
164 Av. LouiseOne of our favorite burger places before turning vegetarian, however still have veggie burgers too ! ;)
Amadeo
26 Rue Sainte-CatherineAll you can eat spare ribs
Overlooking the canal this is a unique bar/ coffee place
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Walvis
209 Rue Antoine DansaertOverlooking the canal this is a unique bar/ coffee place
a nice restaurant in the middle of Sablon area! Bit pricey but worth it
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Au Vieux Saint Martin
38 Pl. du Grand Sablona nice restaurant in the middle of Sablon area! Bit pricey but worth it
another pain quotidien, great for brunch and has a very nice inner terrace
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Pain Quotidien
11 Rue des Sablonsanother pain quotidien, great for brunch and has a very nice inner terrace
An art deco belgian restaurant with exceptional service - bit pricey but totally worth it
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Les Brigittines
1 Pt Rue des BrigittinesAn art deco belgian restaurant with exceptional service - bit pricey but totally worth it
Here you can try the belgian invention of pistolet sandwich
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pistolet Original - Sablon
26 Rue Joseph StevensHere you can try the belgian invention of pistolet sandwich
The place to have a beer and lunch before/after your visit to the flea market
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CHAFF
21 Pl. du Jeu de BalleThe place to have a beer and lunch before/after your visit to the flea market
Restobières
9 Rue des Renardstypical belgian cuisine
french brunch version and also veggie friendly
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Eau Chaude
25 Rue des Renardsfrench brunch version and also veggie friendly
Organic restaurants with daily fresh menus, also serves brunch during weekends
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Les Filles
46 Rue du Vieux Marché aux GrainsOrganic restaurants with daily fresh menus, also serves brunch during weekends
Fish and chips on a whole other level - this is a very nice place trust us!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bia Mara
41 Rue du Marché aux PouletsFish and chips on a whole other level - this is a very nice place trust us!
a very cool place for coffee and food, recently open but very popular
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woodpecker 47
47 Rue du Marché aux Pouletsa very cool place for coffee and food, recently open but very popular
a thai/ vietnamese restaurant with very good price
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Lotus Bleu
70 Rue du Midia thai/ vietnamese restaurant with very good price
Rachel (Bagels & Burgers)
100 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktGreat bagel place
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our favorite bar in Brussels, it's one of the only Flemish bars and has great belgian beers on tap. As extra they have a spaghetti buffet in the back that is really nice!
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monk
22 Rue Sainte-CatherineThis is our favorite bar in Brussels, it's one of the only Flemish bars and has great belgian beers on tap. As extra they have a spaghetti buffet in the back that is really nice!
This is a great place to go out to with great belgian beers and young crowd.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Des Amis
30 Rue Sainte-CatherineThis is a great place to go out to with great belgian beers and young crowd.
If you out to party this is a great spot, they also have happy hour cocktails from 18-22h everyday.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mezzo
18 BorgwalIf you out to party this is a great spot, they also have happy hour cocktails from 18-22h everyday.
An old wooden bar that has great vibe, outdoor seating when sunny!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mappa Mundo
2 Rue du Pont de la CarpeAn old wooden bar that has great vibe, outdoor seating when sunny!
Cocktails, beer, coffee, wine it has it all!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Roi des Belges
35 Rue Jules Van PraetCocktails, beer, coffee, wine it has it all!
La Reserve
2 Pt Rue au BeurreGreat gay bar if that is something you are looking for!
The most famous bar in Brussels, has more than 2,000 types of beers it's a must for all tourists!
368 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delirium Café
4 Impasse de la FidélitéThe most famous bar in Brussels, has more than 2,000 types of beers it's a must for all tourists!
A bar part of the Royal Puppets Theatre
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Royal Puppet Theater Toone
66 Rue du Marché Aux HerbesA bar part of the Royal Puppets Theatre
Le Baroque
44 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktA gay bar in the gay district with very nice owners
Piola Libri
66 Rue FranklinA great aperitif place
A innovative brewery open Thu-Sun where you can taste their beers
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brussels Beer Project
188 Rue Antoine DansaertA innovative brewery open Thu-Sun where you can taste their beers
Barbeton
114 Rue Antoine Dansaerta cool cocktail bar
Flamingo
177 Rue de Laekena unique bar close by
A cocktail bar in the basement with very cool setting
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humus x Hortense
2 Rue de VergniesA cocktail bar in the basement with very cool setting
Wine bar in Sablon area with cosy environment
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Wine Bar des Marolles
198 Rue HauteWine bar in Sablon area with cosy environment
Sightseeing
An important part of Brussels history. On most days you can find a traditional escargot soup cart, very tasty!
485 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manneken Pis
An important part of Brussels history. On most days you can find a traditional escargot soup cart, very tasty!
Grand-Place
Simply the best public square on Earth! ;)
Chocolate Museum right off from Grand Place
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Choco-story Bruselas
41 Rue de l'EtuveChocolate Museum right off from Grand Place
Biggest market in Belgium - diverse with African, Middle-Eastern stands selling everything that you can imagine - only open on Sunday!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bruxelles Midi Market
Avenue FonsnyBiggest market in Belgium - diverse with African, Middle-Eastern stands selling everything that you can imagine - only open on Sunday!
Coudenberg is the ground where the former palace was located - now you can visit the remaining!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coudenberg Palace
7 Pl. des PalaisCoudenberg is the ground where the former palace was located - now you can visit the remaining!
Jeanneke Pis
10-12 Imp. de la FidélitéThe girl version of Manneken Pis!
Arts & Culture
Bozar - Palace of Fine Arts, holding various events & exhibitions!
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Bruselas
23 Rue RavensteinBozar - Palace of Fine Arts, holding various events & exhibitions!
Museum of Art holding art work of Magritte
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Magritte
1 Pl. RoyaleMuseum of Art holding art work of Magritte
Saxophone was invented in Belgium! So you have to visit this museum too!
427 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Musical Instruments Museum
2 Rue Montagne de la CourSaxophone was invented in Belgium! So you have to visit this museum too!
Flea market for antiques and also a great weekend venue to visit with lots of bars and cafes around!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marolles Flea Market
Place du Jeu de BalleFlea market for antiques and also a great weekend venue to visit with lots of bars and cafes around!
Museum of Horta, the famous Belgian artist/ designer of art deco style!
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Horta
27 Rue AméricaineMuseum of Horta, the famous Belgian artist/ designer of art deco style!
Museo del Cómic de Bruselas
20 Rue des SablesBrussels Comic Book museum
Cinema that also has English with subtitle in FR/NL movies
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UGC De Brouckère
38 Pl. De BrouckèreCinema that also has English with subtitle in FR/NL movies
Everything Else
A great park in the middle of the city, perfect for sunny weather and you can also explore the architecture
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Jubileo
A great park in the middle of the city, perfect for sunny weather and you can also explore the architecture
This is a hot spot on weekend as it also has a market on Sundays, you can buy fresh produce, visit some food trucks and have oysters and champagne if you want too!
265 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Place Eugene Flagey
Place Eugène FlageyThis is a hot spot on weekend as it also has a market on Sundays, you can buy fresh produce, visit some food trucks and have oysters and champagne if you want too!
A great choice for hot chocolate by this chocolate maker
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wittamer sa
12 Pl. du Grand SablonA great choice for hot chocolate by this chocolate maker
Entertainment & Activities
If you really love nature you will love this park! You can get lost and enjoy the fresh air and the greenery
533 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bois de la Cambre
If you really love nature you will love this park! You can get lost and enjoy the fresh air and the greenery
Shopping
Universal Pharmacy
1 Rue Antoine DansaertClosest pharmacy usually works till 7pm
One of the best chocolate makers of all times
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pierre Marcolini
1 Rue des MinimesOne of the best chocolate makers of all times