Brussels: Authentic Belgian 3-Course Lunch or Dinner
Inspired by the Parisian concept, the first Bouillon in Belgium established itself in the heart of the Brussels. Enjoy and experience the rich culinary heritage of Bel...
What to order at Racines
- Must order
- Whichever pasta course is on the chalkboard, with a glass of the house orange wine.
- Signature dishes
- Hand-rolled pasta, Italian-Belgian tasting menu
- Editor tip
- Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats give the open-kitchen view; lunch is the budget pick.
Signature dishes: Hand-rolled pasta, Italian-Belgian tasting menu
Must order: Whichever pasta course is on the chalkboard, with a glass of the house orange wine.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats give the open-kitchen view; lunch is the budget pick.
Taste Hand-rolled pasta with a local in Brussels
No Diet Club - The best food in Ixelles area !
We have surrounded locals who know the city by heart to find you the best spots. Get ready for the least touristic tour in Brussels :) No Diet Club has more than 10 0...
Brussels: Food Tour of 10 Tastings - Waffles, Beers & More
Discover Brussels through its flavors on this foodie tour in the historic city center. Taste waffles, chocolate, beer, and classic Belgian dishes while exploring iconi...
Location
Address: Chaussee d'Ixelles 353, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
Also in ixelles
Kamo ★ 4.6
Kamo in Brussels is chef Tomoyasu Kamo's omakase counter on Chaussee de Waterloo. Located in Ixelles. Priced at €€€€. Kitchen leans japanese.
Signature: Omakase sushi, Tempura course
Order: The omakase in full; the sake pairing is by the bottle, not the glass.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Counter seats book six weeks ahead; the back table seats four.
More restaurants in Brussels
Le Selecto ★ 4.3
Le Selecto on Rue de Flandre runs a bistronomie carte in the Sainte-Catherine quarter. Bib Gourmand listed, modern Belgian cooking off a short seasonal card.
Signature: Belgian beef tartare, Seasonal market plate
Order: The lunchtime two-course set; the kitchen leans on Belgian sourcing and the daily ardoise.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday dinner runs through to 23:00; book a week ahead for weekend service.
Brasserie de l'Expo ★ 3.8
Brasserie de l'Expo in Brussels sits on the Heysel plateau in Laken, two metro stops from the Atomium. Priced at €€. Kitchen leans belgian brasserie.
Signature: Stoemp with sausage, Vol-au-vent
Order: Stoemp with sausage and bacon, or vol-au-vent with frites for two.
Tip: Open seven days, lunch and dinner. The 1958 marquetry in the back room is worth the seat; closes at 22:00 on weekends.
Kamo ★ 4.6
Kamo in Brussels is chef Tomoyasu Kamo's omakase counter on Chaussee de Waterloo. Located in Ixelles. Priced at €€€€. Kitchen leans japanese.
Signature: Omakase sushi, Tempura course
Order: The omakase in full; the sake pairing is by the bottle, not the glass.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Counter seats book six weeks ahead; the back table seats four.
Humphrey ★ 4.3
Humphrey in Brussels' city centre runs a Filipino-inspired sharing-plates kitchen blending Belgian produce with Asian flavours. Located in Sainte Catherine.
Signature: Sharing plates with Filipino flavours, Adobo-influenced mains
Order: The tasting menu in full; the open kitchen leans on sharing plates with Filipino seasoning.
Tip: Closed Saturday and Sunday. Counter seats face the kitchen; the back table is the spot for groups of four.
Premier Comptoir Thai ★ 4.0
Premier Comptoir Thai is the standing Saint-Gilles Thai room on Chaussee de Charleroi, with daily-fresh prep, a small summer garden and one of the most.
Signature: Pad Thai, Green curry
Order: A green curry and a plate of pad thai to share, with the house garden seating in summer.
Tip: Closed Sundays and Monday lunch. Reserve evenings, the room fills fast with regulars.
Toukoul ★ 4.2
Toukoul in Brussels is the city's canonical Ethiopian restaurant. Located in Dansaert. Order the a vegetarian beyaynetu for the table. Priced at €€.
Signature: Doro wat, Vegetarian beyaynetu platter
Order: A vegetarian beyaynetu for the table, plus doro wat, all rolled into the injera with no cutlery.
Tip: Open daily for dinner. Vegetarian and vegan platters are the value here; tej (honey wine) is the drink.