RESTAURANT GUIDE – BRUXELLES
I. PROXIMITY HOTEL LE PLAZA AND Boulevard Adolphe Max
De l'Ogenblik
Address: Galerie des Princes 1 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 511 61 51
Fax: 0 2 513 41 58
E-mail: ogenblik@scarlet.be
Website: http://www.ogenblik.be
Opening Hours: Closed on Sundays and Holidays during the afternoon
Prices: Lunch 11€ - Menu: 51€/ 71€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 48€/69€
Comments: This lively restaurant, situated in a former café, is especially popular with Brussels’ business world. Classic meals and bistro dishes.
La Belle Maraîchère
Address: pl. Ste-Catherine 11 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 512 97 59
Fax: 0 2 513 76 91
Website: http://www.labellemaraichere.com
Opening Hours: Closed during Carneval in July- August, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Prices: Lunch 36€ - Menu: 35€/ 54€ - A la Carte: 43€/96€
Cuisine: Fish
Comments: This hospitable restaurant with its oldfashioned charme is without a doubt one f the best adresses in the area. Tasty classical kitchen with an emphasis on fish and seafood
Samourai
Address: r. Fossé-aux-Loups 28 B - 1000 Brussels
Telephone: 0 2 217 56 39
Fax: 0 2 217 64 39
Website: http://www.samourai-restaurant.be
Opening Hours: Closed from 1st – 21st August, 24th December – 6th January, Sunday afternoon, Tuesdays and Holidays
Prices: Lunch 27€ - Menu: 65€/ 100€ - A la Carte: 47€/110€
Cuisine: Asian
Comments: For more than 30 years this Japanese restaurant has been in the close vincinity of the Théâtre de la Monnaie. It offers a variety of typical specialties. The restaurant consists of several halls in Japanese style on different levels of the restaurant.
Sea Grill
Address: r. Fossé-aux-Loups 47 B - 1000 Brussels
Telephone: 0 2 217 92 25
Fax: 0 2 227 31 27
E-mail: admin.seagrill@radissonblu.com
Website: http://www.seagrill.be
Opening Hours: Closed on 17th July – 15th August, 30th October- 7th November, on Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays
Prices: Lunch 65€ - Menu: 120€/ 245€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 111€/160€
Cuisine: contemporary
Comments: Scandinavian ambiance in salmon tones and an ambitious menu with a focus on fish and seafood. Excellent wine-cellar. Salon with cigars on offer. Excellent reception and service.
François
Address: Quai aux Briques 2 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 511 60 89
Fax: 0 2 502 61 80
Website: http://www.restaurantfrancois.be
Opening Hours: Closed on 6th – 19th April, 17th August – 6th September, Sundays and Mondays
Prices: Lunch 25€ - Menu: 35€ - A la Carte: 40€/105€
Cuisine: Classical
Comments: A cuisine rich in Iodine and accompanied by excellent white wines awaits you in this friendly restaurant. Maritime interior with nostalgic photographs.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles
Address: r. Bouchers 13 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 511 55 98
Fax: 0 2 514 33 81
E-mail: dingeveld@groupeflo.fr
Website: http://www.auxarmesdebruxelles.be
Prices: Lunch 23€ - Menu: 35€/ 47€ - A la Carte: 29€/81€
Cuisine: traditional
Comments: This family owned restaurant is in business since 1921 and is a revered Brussels institution in the heart of the historical centre. It offers culinary specialties of Belgium in its dining rooms in various styles.
Jaloa
Address: pl. Ste-Catherine 5 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 513 19 92
Fax: 0 2 513 71 09
E-mail: info@jaloa.com
Website: http://www.jaloa.com
Opening hours: Closed on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Prices: Lunch 22€ - Menu: 38€/ 85€ - A la Carte: 55€/77€
Cuisine: contemporary
Comments: Contemporary cuisine comprised of regional ingrediants are served in two light and modern dining rooms, or, sheltered from view, on the enchanting terrase in the courtyard.
Little Asia
Adresse: r. Ste-Catherine 8 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 502 88 36
Fax: 0 2 511 96 06
E-mail: littleasia@skynet.be
Website: http://www.littleasia.be
Opening hours: Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and Holidays
Prices: Lunch 20€ - Menu: 40€/ 85€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 31€/70€
Cuisine: Asian
Comments: Situated on a shopping street this Asian restaurant that is appreciated for its modern furnishing and its smooth and trouble-free service. There are many Vietnamese specialties to be found on the menu.
Le Fourneau
Address: pl. Ste-Catherine 8 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 513 10 02
Fax: 0 2 513 10 07
E-mail: evant@skynet.be
Website: http://www.evanrestaurants.be
Opening hours: Closed Sundays and Mondays
Prices: Menu: 45€ - A la Carte: 45€/55€
Cuisine: Contemporary
Comments: Excellent southern European cuisine is being served at a counter open to the kitchen. There is a variety of choices for the guest. Tapas are served as starters and the main courses are sold by weight. No need for a reservation.
L'Achepot
Address: pl. Ste-Catherine 1 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 511 62 21
Fax: 0 2 270 38 95
Opening hours: Closed for the last two weeks in July, Sundays and Mondays
Prices: Lunch 16€ - Menu: 45€/ 55€ - A la Carte: 33€/58€
Cuisine: International
Comments: An old bistro with friendly atmosphere. The menu consists of regional and Mediterranean dishes. On the street terrace the flair of the district can be experienced vividly.
Viva M'Boma
Address: r. Flandre 17 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 512 15 93
Fax: 0 2 469 42 84
Opening hours: Closed 1st – 18th August, Monday and Tuesday nights, Wednesdays and Sundays
Prices: Lunch 15€ - Menu: 27€/ 55€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 25€/37€
Cuisine: Bistro
Comments: A delicatessen store supplies this state of the art "canteen“. Belgian and Brussels specialties are served in this bistro that has tiled walls and a hidden miniterrase.
Les Dames Tartine
Address: Chaussée de Haecht 58 B - 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Telephone: 0 2 218 45 49
Fax: 0 2 218 45 49
E-mail: damestartine@skynet.be
Opening hours: Closed during the first three weeks of August, Saturday afternoon, Sundays and Mondays
Prices: Lunch 19€ - Menu: 35€/ 70€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 44€/56€
Comments: Two "Dame Tartine“ manage this cozy little restaurant that stays faithful tot he past. Food is being served on old sewing machine tables under the portraits of ancestors.
II. PROXIMITY GRAND PALAIS
JB
Address: r. Grand Cerf 24 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 512 04 84
Fax: 0 2 511 79 30
E-mail: restaurantjb@numericable.be
Website: http://www.restaurantjb.be
Opening hours: Closed Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Holidays
Prices: Menu: 26€/ 46€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 52€/64€
Cuisine: classical
Comments: Charming, family-owned restaurant where the owner and chef is at your service.
Al Piccolo Mondo
Address: r. Jourdan 19 B - 1060 Saint-Gilles
Telephone: 0 2 538 87 94
Fax: 0 2 538 40 20
Opening hours: Closed in August
Prices: Lunch 18€ - Menu: 40€/ 75€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 39€/124€
Cuisine: Italian
Comments: A varied selection of dishes from Italian and French cuisine are offered to guests in this family-owned business. Cozy italian atmosphere.
L'Écailler du Palais Royal
Address: r. Bodenbroek 18 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 512 87 51
Fax: 0 2 511 99 50
E-mail: lecaillerdupalaisroyal@skynet.be
Website: http://www.lecaillerdupalaisroyal.be
Opening hours: geschl. Aug., Ende Dez., Feiertage und Sonntag
Prices: A la Carte: 60€/150€
Cuisine: classical
Comments: Restaurant for fish and seafood. The restaurant is visited often by diplomats, politicians and business men.
nada
Address: r. Source 73 B - 1060 Saint-Gilles
Telephone: 0 2 538 01 13
Fax: 0 2 538 01 13
E-mail: inadasaburo@gmail.com
Opening hours: Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
Prices: Lunch 28€ - Menu: 48€ - A la Carte: 49€/70€
Cuisine: contemporary
Comments: Contemporary dishes are served in understatedly elegant dining rooms in grey and bordeaux colors.
La Clef des Champs
Address: r. Rollebeek 23 B - 1000 Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 512 11 93
Fax: 0 2 502 42 32
E-mail: info@clefdeschamps.be
Website: http://www.clefdeschamps.be
Opening hours: Closed on Christmas, New Years, Sunday evening and Mondays
Prices: Lunch 19€ - Menu: 34€/ 60€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 42€/52€
Cuisine: regional
Comments: This friendly family business was completely remodeled in 2006. Big mirrors, chandeliers, white paneling and stylish chairs are to be admired here. Regional French cuisine.
Museumbrasserie
Address: pl. Royale 3 B - 1000 Brussel
Telephone: 0 2 508 35 80
Fax: 0 2 508 34 85
E-mail: info@museumfood.be
Website: http://www.museumfood.be
Opening hours: Closed for 2 weeks in August, End of December, Mondays and on days that the museums are closed
Prices: Lunch 26€ - Menu: 36€/ 75€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 40€/62€
Comments
"Cooking meets art" in this typical Belgian Brasserie belonging to the Royal Museums of Art. The new team continues this culinary tradition.
L'Atelier de Michel D
Address: pl. de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 31 B - 1000 Brussel / Bruxelles
Telephone: 0 2 512 57 00
E-mail: ateliermicheld@gmail.com
Website: http://www.ateliermicheld.be
Opening hours: Closed Wednesday nights, Saturday afternoon and on Sundays
Prices: Lunch 19€ - Menu: 30€/ 65€ Drinks included – A la Carte: 54€/62€
Comments: Michel D opens his own restaurant and offers a warm reception to guests. The menu is dependent on the season and on what the farmers’ markets offer.
Comme Chez Soi
Address: pl. Rouppe 23 B - 1000 Brussel
Telephone: 0 2 512 29 21
Fax: 0 2 511 80 52
E-mail: info@commechezsoi.be
Website: http://www.commechezsoi.be
Opening hours: Closed on the 18th of July – 17th of August, 2nd of November, Wednesday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays
Prices: Lunch 55€ - Menu: 147€/ 194€ - A la Carte: 90€/199€
Cuisine: contemporary
Comments: The restaurant opened in 1926 and is an institution in Brussels. On the menu you can find specialties that have not been changed for four generations but also new creations by Lionel Rigolet.
