Brussels cooks where Flemish and French traditions meet, and beer sits at the centre. Chez Leon has fried and steamed on Rue des Bouchers since 1893, and Aux Armes de Bruxelles has stood across the street since 1921. Cantillon in Anderlecht has brewed lambic since 1900, while Brasserie de la Senne and Brussels Beer Project brew in the city today. Neuhaus began in 1857 in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and made the first filled praline in 1912, Wittamer opened on the Grand Sablon in 1910 and Maison Dandoy has baked speculoos since 1829. The filet americain was set down by Joseph Niels in 1924 and is on the menu at Au Vieux Saint Martin, open since 1968. The Michelin map takes in Comme Chez Soi on Place Rouppe, La Paix and Menssa, and Maison Antoine has fried frites on Place Jourdan since 1948.

Where to eat in Brussels

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  1. Comme Chez Soi

  2. La Truffe Noire

    Order The four-course Discovery Menu, offered at €75.

  3. Menssa

    Order The five-sequence seasonal menu, or à la carte with a starter, main and dessert.

  4. Le Chalet de la Foret

    Order Aveyron lamb, among the ingredients the chef sources from the countryside of Belgium and France.

  5. La Paix

  6. Au Vieux Saint Martin

    Order The Filet Américain, a recipe created by Joseph Niels in 1924.

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  • Sablon1 places Chocolate and pastryBrasserie lunch
  • Marolles4 places Brasserie dishesFlea-market mornings
  • Sainte-Catherine7 places SeafoodFishbar tapasChristmas market
  • Dansaert4 places Specialty coffeeCraft beerCocktails
  • Saint-Gery1 places BarsCafesLate evenings
  • Ixelles10 places BrunchCoffeeVietnamese and Japanese

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When to come hungry in Brussels

Peak food season
April to 24 June is white asparagus season in Flanders. Early September brings the Belgian Beer Weekend on the Grand-Place and mid-September the Brussels Food Festival, and autumn menus add game, as at Les Brigittines. Winter Wonders runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Local dining hours
Restaurants usually serve lunch from noon to about 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 22:00, but the big brasseries run longer: Chez Leon and Au Vieux Saint Martin open daily, and Aux Armes de Bruxelles from noon to 22:30 from Tuesday to Sunday. Estaminets such as In 't Spinnekopke close on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Au Stekerlapatte on Mondays. Friteries such as Maison Antoine and Fritland open from 11:00 or 11:30 to 01:00 every day.
Tipping
Service is always included in restaurant bills. Visit Brussels says it is customary to tip in restaurants and bars, with 5 to 10 percent acceptable, but it is not mandatory.

Brussels food, FAQ

What food is Brussels known for?

Brussels's signature dishes include Moules-frites, Carbonnade flamande, Stoemp, Waterzooi, Filet americain. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Brussels?

TableJourney editors map Brussels by district. Sablon, Marolles, Sainte-Catherine, Dansaert are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Brussels?

Editor picks in Brussels include Comme Chez Soi, La Truffe Noire, Menssa, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Brussels?

TableJourney covers 11 editor-picked food tours in Brussels, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Brussels have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Brussels dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.