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Le Pain Quotidien €
Café Map 1 C2
Rue Antoine Dansaert 16A, 1000
Tel (02) 502 2361
Famed for its large communal
tables and the best croissants
and pain au chocolat in Brussels.
A great choice for its delicious
and inventive lunchtime salads.
Pin Pon €
Belgian Map 1 C5
Place du Jeu de Balle 62, 1000
Tel (02) 540 8999 Closed Mon–Tue
Located in a former fire station
overlooking the lively Jeu de
Balle, this smart but easy-going
restaurant offers modernized- Neatly arranged tables in Belga Queen
classic Belgian cuisine.
La Belle Maraîchère €€ Chez Léon €€
Plattesteen € Belgian Map 1 C2 Belgian Map 2 D2
Café Map 1 C3 Place Ste-Catherine 11, 1000 Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000
Rue du Marché au Charbon 41, 1000 Tel (02) 512 97 59 Closed Wed & Thu Tel (02) 511 1415
Tel (02) 512 8203 A fine restaurant which proves Founded in 1893, this place is
A chilled-out microcosm of the that good food does not have to a stalwart of traditional Belgian
trendiest area of the city centre, break the bank. Two set menus culinary standards. There are
with a decent menu offering offer terrific choice and value. several versions of the classic
Belgian classics, a good range of Warm, bistro-like atmosphere. moules et frites to choose from.
beers and a great atmosphere The children’s menu is excellent
during the day and at night. Big Mama €€ and free for children under 12.
International Map 1 C2
Le Roy d’Espagne € Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 41, Chez Patrick €€
Café Map 2 D3 1000 Belgian Map 2 D3
Grand Place 1, 1000 Tel (02) 513 3659 Rue des Chapeliers 6, 1000
Tel (02) 513 0807 Warm and cosy eatery, where Tel (02) 511 9815 Closed Sun & Mon
A drink on the Grand Place is an children are well catered for with Warm and inviting, Chéz Patrick is
essential part of any visit to their own menu. The four-course a great place for sampling
Brussels. Le Roy d’Espagne is one set menu, including an aperitif, traditional Belgian cuisine in a
of the best priced places with a changes often and is great value. relaxed setting. The hearty
huge two-tiered bar housed in lunchtime plats du jour are always
the bakers’ guild house. On the Bonsoir Clara €€ excellent value.
food menu are several appetizers, Modern European Map 1 C2
salads and Belgian dishes. Rue Antoine Dansaert 22, 1000 In ‘t Spinnekopke €€
Tel (02) 502 0990 Closed Sat & Sun: Belgian Map 1 B2
Den Teepot € lunch Place du Jardin aux Fleurs 1, 1000
Vegetarian Map 1 B2 One of the prettiest restaurants Tel (02) 511 8695 Closed Sun
Rue des Chartreux 66, 1000 in town, Clara is high on style Intimate, former 18th-century
Tel (02) 511 9402 Closed Sun and often bustling with the city’s coaching inn, “In the Spider’s
One of the best vegetarian fashionable crowd. Find a range Head” has a strong range of
options in the city located above of European favourites, including unusual local brews and
its sister health-food shop. Many many Mediterranean specials. food items that are cooked
of the dishes on its lunch-only in these brews.
menu feature beans and pulses. La Cantina €€
South American Map 1 C3 Jardin van Gogh €€
Het Warm Water € Rue du Jardin des Olives 13–15, 1000 Modern Belgian Map 1 C2
Café Map 1 C5 Tel (02) 513 4276 Closed Sun Place Ste-Catherine 5–7, 1000
Rue des Renards 25, 1000 Customers to La Cantina come Tel (02) 512 1831
Tel (02) 513 9159. Closed Mon–Wed for the feijoada, the rather heavy Located in an 18th-century house
A pleasant little Flemish café on Brazilian national dish of rice, once inhabited by Vincent van
the narrow Rue des Renards. red beans, pork, smoked bacon Gogh. The menu has good
A great spot to relax with some and spicy sausages. brasserie standards or, if you want
cake and a glass of gueuze. to push the boat out, some
Le Cap €€ sumptuous seafood platters..
Belga Queen €€ Belgian Map 1 C3
Belgian Map 2 D2 Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 28, La Kasbah €€
Rue Fossé aux Loups 32, 1000 1000 Moroccan Map 1 C2
Tel (02) 217 2187 Tel (02) 512 9342 Closed Sat, Sun Rue Antoine Dansaert 20, 1000
The chic Belga Queen is located lunch Tel (02) 502 4026
in the former Hôtel de la Poste, A popular local meeting place; Sample North African food in a
a cavernous belle-époque bank look out for the daily specials dark interior with ethnic decor.
with a magnificent glassed alongside a good selection of The attentive service and decent
ceiling. Try the special beer and Old and New World wines, all Moroccan wines ensure that it is
tasting menu. at decent prices. always busy, but still intimate.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 145
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