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children to bring their comics,
colouring books and games
along to entertain themselves
during long meals. Many restau-
rants have children’s menus that
offer reduced-price dishes that
are likely to appeal to younger
palates. In addition, highchairs
are generally available on
request in most establishments.

Smoking
Establishments in Belgium and
Luxembourg strictly forbid
smoking inside premises
Restaurants on Place Guillaume II in Luxembourg City where food is served. This rule
is not enforced on terrace areas.
Vegetarians include meatballs, fishcakes,
Despite a marked increase in carbonnades flamandes (see
vegetarian eating, Belgium and p275) and fricadelles (sau- Recommended
Luxembourg are not generally sages in batter), all at very Restaurants
oriented towards vegetarians reasonable prices. The chips, The restaurants featured in
and dedicated restaurants are however, are an inexpensive this guide have been selected
rare. Many menus will, however, meal in themselves, and for their good food, value,
include at least one vegetarian can be second to none. location, atmosphere or a
dish for each course, or allow a combination of these. A
vegetarian starter (or two) as wide range of Belgium and
the main course. Vegans might Tipping and Taxes Street food, Luxembourg’s dining
have a harder time. Some Prices on restaurant Belgian style scene has been included,
health-food shops have cafés menus usually include from cafés, pubs and
and staff that may be able to service charges (often bistros to the broad selection of
advise about local vegetarian 16 per cent). It is, therefore, not Michelin-starred restaurants.
and vegan-friendly restaurants. necessary to add a tip, unless Take special note of the
service has been exceptional. venues marked as DK Choice.
In that case, a small cash tip These restaurants have been
Eating on a Budget of perhaps €2–5 is acceptable. highlighted in recog nition of
Good, reasonably-priced food an exceptional feature –
can be found at many cafés. exquisite food, an inviting
There are also plenty of fast- Children atmosphere, an unusual setting
food outlets, such as the burger Restaurants in Belgium and or simply great value. Most of
chain Quick. Many delicatessens Luxembourg are usually willing these are hugely popular
offer a sandwich-making to receive children, although among local residents and
service, plus a range of sophis- some upmarket establishments visitors, so be sure to enquire
ticated cold foods (to be eaten may be too formal for the regarding reservations or you
with plastic forks), that are good very young. It is acceptable for may face a wait for a table.
for picnics. The Belgian chain, Le
Pain Quotidien (Het Dagelijks
Brood in Dutch) serves upmarket
sandwiches and salads to eat at
shared pine tables. The special
lunch menus offered by many
of the best restaurants can
be a real bargain.
The classic Belgian street food
is a cornet of freshly fried frites or
frieten (chips) from one of the
many street-side vans or shed-
like outlets called variously as
friteries or kots à frites (frituurs or
frietkoten in Dutch). They will
also provide mayonnaise (the
traditional accompaniment),
plus a range of extra foods that Dining room of the Michelin-starred Magis, in Tongeren, overlooking a garden (see p288)

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