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What to order at Chez Leon
- Must order
- Moules marinieres with frites and a glass of Cuvee Rene gueuze on the house list.
- Signature dishes
- Moules-frites, Carbonnade flamande
- Editor tip
- Open seven days. Ask for the original 1893 dining room; the side rooms feel like a tourist trap.
CuisineBelgian Brasserie
Price€€
Neighborhoodsainte-catherine
HoursMon 18:00-22:30, Tue-Sun 12:00-22:30
Phone+32 2 511 14 15
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Signature dishes: Moules-frites, Carbonnade flamande
Must order: Moules marinieres with frites and a glass of Cuvee Rene gueuze on the house list.
Tip: Open seven days. Ask for the original 1893 dining room; the side rooms feel like a tourist trap.
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Location
Address: Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000 Brussels
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