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Friture Rene is a belgian restaurant in Anderlecht, Brussels.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: Pre-war fritkot-bistro hybrid on Place de la Resistance in Anderlecht: hand-cut beef-fat fries, steak from the grill, white-shirt waiters.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Lunch service runs to 14:30; the dining room books out on weekends.
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Address: Place de la Résistance 14, 1070 Anderlecht, Brussels
Boulengier in Brussels: Saint-Gilles sourdough bakery that ferments breads for 24 hours, a habit most Brussels bakeries skip for faster turnover.
Why locals love it: Saint-Gilles sourdough bakery that ferments breads for 24 hours, a habit most Brussels bakeries skip for faster turnover.
Tip: Closed Monday. The pain de campagne sells out by 13:00 most days; arrive before noon.
Yasushi Sasaki Patisserie (Japanese) in Brussels: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The yuzu millefeuille sells out by Saturday lunchtime; pre-order for parties.
Why locals love it: Woluwe-Saint-Pierre patisserie where a Japanese pastry chef works yuzu and matcha into the French canon, in a residential quarter east of the centre.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The yuzu millefeuille sells out by Saturday lunchtime; pre-order for parties.
Racines is italian-belgian dining room on chaussee d'ixelles with natural-wine pairings and hand-rolled pasta; bib gourmand listed but books a week ahead.
Why locals love it: Italian-Belgian dining room on Chaussee d'Ixelles with natural-wine pairings and hand-rolled pasta; Bib Gourmand listed but books a week ahead.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats face the open kitchen; lunch is the budget pick.
Brasserie de l'Ermitage is anderlecht nano-brewery on rue lambert crickx that brews modern belgian craft and pours only friday-saturday afternoons.
Why locals love it: Anderlecht nano-brewery on Rue Lambert Crickx that brews modern Belgian craft and pours only Friday-Saturday afternoons.
Tip: Taproom Friday and Saturday 14:00-22:00; bring cash for the smaller producers' bottles.
Humphrey is a filipino room in Brussels. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Counter seats face the kitchen; the back table is the spot for groups of four.
Why locals love it: Centre-Sainte-Catherine dining room serving Filipino-inspired sharing plates with Belgian produce.
Tip: Closed Saturday and Sunday. Counter seats face the kitchen; the back table is the spot for groups of four.
Au Stekerlapatte is side-street marolles bistro where locals eat boudin noir with caramelised apples on the same wood-panelled banquettes since 1974.
Why locals love it: Side-street Marolles bistro where locals eat boudin noir with caramelised apples on the same wood-panelled banquettes since 1974.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Open evenings only; the dining room fills with regulars night after night.