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Elegant belle époque dining hall of Belga Queen, Brussels
CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Aux Armes standards. There are several CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Pin Pon €€
de Bruxelles €€ versions of the classic moules et Belgian Map 1 C5
Seafood Map 2 D2 frite. Excellent kids’ menu. Place du Jeu de Balle 62, 1000
Rue des Bouchers 13, 1000 Tel (02) 540 8999
Tel (02) 511 5550 CENTRAL BRUSSELS: In a former fire station, this
This is one of the favourite former Falstaff €€ smart but relaxed restaurant
haunts of Brussels’ most famous Café Map 1 C3 offers modern interpretations
chanteur, Jacques Brel. The lobster Rue Henri Maus 19, 1000 of classic Belgian cuisine. Ask for
and mussels are recommended. Tel (02) 511 8789 a rooftop table to enjoy the great
A must­visit for its beautiful views over Jeu de Balle.
CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Art Nouveau interior and Neo­
Belga Queen €€ Classical detailing, Falstaff serves CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Au Vieux
Belgian Map 2 D2 food ranging from sandwiches, Saint-Martin €€
Rue Fossé aux Loups 32, 1000 salads and croquettes to Modern European Map 2 D4
Tel (02) 217 2187 omelettes and steaks. Place du Grand Sablon 38, 1000
The chic Belga Queen, located Tel (02) 512 6476
in a cavernous belle époque buil­ CENTRAL BRUSSELS: In ‘t This modern eatery is also a
ding, offers exquisitely presented Spinnekopke €€ gallery for contemporary artists,
dishes. A special beer and tasting Belgian Map 1 B2 with art displayed on the walls.
menu is available. Place du Jardin aux Fleurs 1, 1000 The food is made from the freshest
Tel (02) 511 8695 Closed Sat: lunch ingredients. Try the filet americain.
CENTRAL BRUSSELS: La Belle & Sun
Maraichere €€ Housed in an intimate former CENTRAL BRUSSELS:
Belgian Map 1 C2 18th­ century coaching inn, “In the Alexandre €€€
Place Ste-Catherine 11, 1000 Spider’s Head” has an extensive French Map 1 C4
Tel (02) 512 9759 Closed Wed & Thu range of strong, unusual local Rue du Midi 164, 1000
This fine restaurant has two set brews. Several dishes on the Tel (02) 502 4055 Closed Sun & Mon
menus that offer a choice of menu are cooked in beer. Inventive seasonal French fare
dishes such as goose liver terrine served in a refined atmosphere.
and pan­fried beef tenderloin. CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Kwint €€ The three­course set menu is
Warm, bistro­like atmosphere. Belgian Map 2 D3 excellent value. There are only
Mont des Arts 1, 1000 a few tables, so reserve ahead
CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Tel (02) 505 9595 over the weekend.
Big Mama €€ Designed by leading Belgian
Belgian Map 1 C2 conceptual artist Arne Quinze DK Choice
Place de la Vieille Halle aux and adorned with his art, the
Blés 41, 1000 dazzling Kwint adds exquisite CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Comme
Tel (02) 513 3659 flavours to traditional Belgian Chez Soi €€€
There is a four­course set menu cuisine and specializes in Fine Dining Map 1 C4
at this cosy restaurant, as well as truffles and foie gras. Place Rouppe 23, 1000
a separate kids' menu. Try the Tel (02) 512 2921 Closed Sun,
fried scampi with garlic, vol-au- CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Les Petits Mon, Tue lunch & Wed lunch
vent with chicken and fries and Oignons €€ A front runner for the city’s
the crème brûlée for dessert. French/Belgian Map 2 D4 best restaurant, Comme Chez
Rue de la Régence 25, 1000 Soi has two Michelin stars. The
CENTRAL BRUSSELS: Tel (02) 511 7615 menu changes seven times a
Chez Léon €€ The family­friendly Les Petis year and features seasonal
Belgian Map 2 D2 Oignons offer delectable produce. Finish off with the
Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000 French and Belgian brasserie­ dessert trilogy. There is also a
Tel (02) 511 1415 style cuisine. The fried goose liver lounge area featur ing a bar and
Founded in 1893, this is a stalwart with cara melized onions is leather couches. Book ahead.
of traditional Belgian culi nary particularly recommended.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 272–3
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