9 french fine dining restaurants worth the trip across Belgium, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Belgium.
Le Chalet de la Foret ★ 4.8 · Brussels
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.
Fine Fleur ★ 4.6 · Antwerp
theaterbuurt · Lange Gasthuisstraat 41b, 2000 Antwerp
Fine Fleur in Antwerp holds one Michelin star inside Botanic Sanctuary under Jacob Jan Boerma. The room is restrained, the plating contemporary.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Walk through the cloister garden to the hotel entrance, the restaurant is on the ground floor.
La Truffe Noire ★ 4.6 · Brussels
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.
Nathan ★ 4.5 · Antwerp
historisch-centrum · Lange Koepoortstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp
Nathan in Antwerp holds one Michelin star for modern French cuisine inside a small Lange Koepoortstraat townhouse. Located in Historisch Centrum.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The eight-course menu is the only option for dinner.
La Villa in the Sky ★ 4.5 · Brussels
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 Villa in the Sky ★ 4.5 · Brussels
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.
Le Passage ★ 4.4 · Brussels
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.
Henri ★ 4.2 · Brussels
dansaert · Rue de Flandre 113, 1000 Brussels
Henri in Brussels' Dansaert is the neo-bistro on Rue de Flandre that runs a tight modern French carte. Priced at €€€. At Rue de Flandre 113.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch set is the value pick; the dining room books a week ahead for evenings.
Henri ★ 4.2 · Brussels
dansaert · Rue de Flandre 113, 1000 Brussels
Henri in Brussels' Dansaert is the neo-bistro on Rue de Flandre. Closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch set is the value pick; book ahead for evenings.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch set is the value pick; book ahead for evenings.