17 splurge places in Brussels, editor-picked. tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in Brussels. All Brussels food.
Le Chalet de la Foret ★ 4.8
ixelles · Drève de Lorraine 43, 1180 Uccle
Le Chalet de la Foret in Brussels sits on the edge of the Sonian Forest in Uccle. Pascal Devalkeneer has held two Michelin stars here since the early 2010s.
Tip: Closed Saturday lunch and Sunday. Relais and Chateaux property: book a fortnight ahead and ask for the conservatory tables.
Le Chalet de la Foret ★ 4.8
Drève de Lorraine 43, 1180 Uccle
Le Chalet de la Foret in Brussels' Uccle has two Michelin stars under Pascal Devalkeneer. Belgian-only sourcing, Aveyron lamb and Breton scallops.
Comme Chez Soi ★ 4.7
sainte-catherine · Place Rouppe 23, 1000 Brussels
Comme Chez Soi opened in 1926 under Georges Cuvelier and moved to the Place Rouppe Art Nouveau dining room in the 1930s. Located in Sainte Catherine.
Tip: Closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. Book three weeks ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner; the chef's table seats six.
Comme Chez Soi ★ 4.7
Place Rouppe 23, 1000 Brussels
Comme Chez Soi opened in 1926 under Georges Cuvelier and moved to its Place Rouppe Art Nouveau dining room in the 1930s. Led by chef Lionel Rigolet.
La Truffe Noire ★ 4.6
ixelles · Boulevard de la Cambre 12, 1000 Brussels
La Truffe Noire in Brussels has been the city's truffle restaurant since founder Luigi Ciciriello opened in 1988. Kitchen leans modern french.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Lunch service Tuesday to Friday, dinner Monday to Saturday; the garden terrace is the seat to ask for from April.
Menssa ★ 4.6
european-quarter · Avenue de Tervueren 453, 1150 Brussels
Menssa in Brussels is chef Christophe Hardiquest's second act in the building that held his two-star Bon Bon until 2022. Located in European Quarter.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book the counter for the open-kitchen view; the dining room takes parties up to six.
Kamo ★ 4.6
ixelles · Chaussee de Waterloo 550A, 1050 Ixelles
Kamo in Brussels is chef Tomoyasu Kamo's omakase counter on Chaussee de Waterloo. Located in Ixelles. Priced at €€€€. Kitchen leans japanese.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Counter seats book six weeks ahead; the back table seats four.
La Truffe Noire ★ 4.6
Boulevard de la Cambre 12, 1000 Brussels
La Truffe Noire in Brussels has been the city's truffle specialist since founder Luigi Ciciriello opened in 1988. Led by chef Olivier Broucke.
Menssa ★ 4.6
Avenue de Tervueren 453, 1150 Brussels
Menssa in Brussels is Christophe Hardiquest's second act in the room that held his two-star Bon Bon until 2022. Twenty-two seats, a cuisine instinctive carte.
Kamo ★ 4.6
Chaussee de Waterloo 550A, 1050 Ixelles
Kamo in Brussels is chef Tomoyasu Kamo's omakase counter on Chaussee de Waterloo. Holds one Michelin star. Tasting menu €185. Book 6 weeks ahead.
La Villa in the Sky ★ 4.5
ixelles · Avenue Louise 480, 1050 Ixelles
La Villa in the Sky in Brussels sits on the 25th floor of the IT Tower above Avenue Louise. Located in Ixelles. Kitchen leans modern french.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book sunset slots for the best skyline; the lift is shared with the office tower.
La Paix ★ 4.5
Rue Ropsy Chaudron 49, 1070 Anderlecht
La Paix in Brussels has run since 1892 in a neo-classical building opposite the Anderlecht abattoir. Led by chef David Martin. Holds two Michelin stars.
La Villa in the Sky ★ 4.5
Avenue Louise 480, 1050 Ixelles
La Villa in the Sky in Brussels sits on the 25th floor of the IT Tower above Avenue Louise. Led by chef Alexandre Dionisio. Holds one Michelin star.
La Villa Lorraine ★ 4.4
Avenue du Vivier d'Oie 75, 1000 Brussels
La Villa Lorraine in Brussels sits in the woods south of Avenue Louise. Led by chef Ruben Christiaens. Tasting menu €150. Book 1 week ahead.
Le Passage ★ 4.4
Avenue Jean et Pierre Carsoel 17, 1180 Uccle
Le Passage in Brussels' Uccle runs chef Rocky Renaud's contemporary French carte, with his son Kevin Renaud now sharing the kitchen. Tasting menu €95.
Odette en Ville ★ 4.3
Rue du Châtelain 25, 1050 Ixelles
Odette en Ville in Brussels' Châtelain sits in a 1920s mansion between Place du Châtelain and Avenue Louise. Led by chef Restaurant team. Tasting menu €85.
Brugmann ★ 4.3
Avenue Brugmann 52-54, 1190 Forest
Brugmann in Brussels' Forest is the modern gastronomic restaurant near Place Brugmann under chef Matthias Van Eenoo. Tasting menu €95. Book 1 week ahead.