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Located smack in the middle of upmarket Avenue de la Toison d'Or and bohemian Brussels' university quarter lies the Place Saint-Boniface, home to a happy mix of artists, shops, cafés and restaurants.
Step into this former hardware store from the 1900s, now converted into an Art-Nouveau brasserie. The menu features plenty of meat and fish as well as market-fresh oysters. La Quincaillerie is…
Go dining and lounging with Bruges' bright young things at the lavish Saint Cantrois restaurant and bar. The food is a clever fusion of seafood, Asian flavours and local favourites. Start with…
Dining places come and go but this Place Sainte-Catherine restaurant continues to please, with its excellent but simply served seafood and fresh fish. Brothers Eddy and Freddy Devreker set up…
Inspired by the terroir (local produce), chef Christophe Hardiquest serves up super-fresh, olive oil-based Mediterranean cuisine. Dishes range from sea bream in a salt crust to roast saddle of…
Le Fourneau stands out from the traditional fish restaurants on Place Sainte-Catherine, with its innovative cuisine. Diners choose tasty titbits prepared before their eyes by chef Evan…
Great for people-watching or romantic dining, Cospaia is just off smart Avenue Louise. Dress up and choose from terrace dining among the bamboo, the dazzling main room or private dining…
Don't be put off by the kitsch red and white checked tablecloths - Gusto looks so traditional it's actually hip. Situated near the bustling rue du Bailli, just off Place du Châtelain, Gusto…
Injera is a millet pancake that is Ethiopia's answer to cutlery. Order a selection of dishes: wat, a spicy meat and vegetable stew, doro wat (chicken) or kofta (mince meat) along with…
Raconte-moi des Salades serves over 30 different types of salads. Crunchy lollo rosso, pungent rocket or crisp romaine make up the base for Thai (with marinated chicken), Jewish (with…
A stone's throw from the Grand'Place, Chez Léon has been serving pots of steaming mussels and sides of fries for over a century. Green and white paper tablecloths, snappy service and a warm…
Known for its communal tables where people share pots of jam and newspapers, Le Pain Quotidien is a Belgian success story. Families and couples come for brunches of salads, omelettes…
Don't order decaf-skinny-extra-shot Mocha Latte at Samoka. Here, a no-frills espresso or cup of Earl Grey is de rigueur. The premises, dating from 1947, feature black-and-white tiling, Formica…
Made with Bintje potatoes and served in a paper cone with a side of mayonnaise or curry sauce, frites (chips) are a true Belgian delicacy. Take away a cornet from one of Brussels' favourite…
Place du Châtelain fills with trendy Bruxellois on Wednesday afternoons when the food market appears. Buy Lebanese cuisine to eat immediately or simply soak up the scents and colours. After…
A popular place for lovers of quiches and fruit tarts, Arcadi also serves pasta and salads, along with plenty of vegetarian options and cakes. Set at the end of Galeries Saint-Hubert's covered…
The relaxed Perroquet (Parrot) is five minutes' walk from Place du Grand Sablon, but it's off the tourist trail. Locals come to this Art Deco café with original stained-glass windows and…
The Schoorman family has been selling mushrooms since 1950 from their central-Brussels shop, Champigros. Mushroom-picking season peaks in autumn, when the store carries more than 30 different…
Located on trendy Place St Géry, Mappa Mundo is especially popular with 30-something Europeans. Expect a mix of languages, a laid-back atmosphere and some potent cocktails. Take a light meal…
Named after renowned Belgian architect Victor Horta, it's no surprise that Grand Café Horta is worth visiting for its striking design alone. For pure indulgence, try the De Luxe breakfast…
