La Truffe Noire (12 Blvd. de la Cambre, Brussels) – those interested in dining on truffles will want to pay a visit to this restaurant launched by Italian chef Luigi Ciciriello. It is a friendly establishment renowned for serving superb truffle-focused dishes in its warm and relaxed environment. There is also the carpaccio truffles with […]
La Quincaillerie (45 Rue du Page, Brussels) — located in a former hardware store, La Quincaillerie has all the raw materials for a fabulous dining experience. The staff is friendly if slightly frenetic; the interior’s Horta-inspired industrial qualities are striking; and the food is simply delicious, especially its fresh seafood.
Kardinaalshof (Sint Salvatorskerkhof 14, Brugge) – the French-influenced items served at this restaurant range from Gooseliver (candied with ginger, biscuit with spices and rhubarb jelly); to cold dashi stock with lobster, smoked eel and wasabi mousse; wild duck (flavored with cocoa, cherries, coffe crumble and sweet sour beetroot); and (for dessert) Pistacchio cake with truffle […]
Den Gouden Harynck (Groeninge 25, Brugge) – this is another Brugge restaurant that has earned a Michelin star. It has also been well-rated by ordinary travelers. Dishes served there include crab in an avocado mousse, caviar-stuffed potatoes, fillet of turbot, lamb, asparagus, and finished with apple tart and assorted petit fours. There’s also the lamb […]
De Karmeleit (Langestraat 19, Brugge) – located within an 18th century house, this is one of Brugge’s finer restaurants. Its chef Geert Van Hecke has earned three Michelin stars for his impeccable meals. Typical dishes served here include the dover sole with Zebrugge shrimps, Hare Harlequin (rabbit) with legs stuffed (with goose liver royale), roasted […]
De Bijgaarden (20 Isidoor Van Beverenstraat, Groot Bijgaarden, Brussels) – located toward the outskirts of Brussels, this is one of the city’s finer restaurants, complete with a classy chandeliered interior. Specialties include baked turbot with a lobster-flavored Béarnaise sauce and saddle of lamb with truffles.
Comme Chez Soi (23 Place Rouppe, Brussels) — this gourmet pilgrimage site never fails to impress, with exceptional quality, refined flavors and an ambient Art Nouveau design. The restaurant boasts both a warmly welcoming atmosphere and truly memorable dishes, such as red mullet fillet with karides or beef fillet with black truffles. For dessert, try […]
Cafe ‘t Brugs Beertje (Kemelstraat 5, Brugge) — this is a pleasant and attractive special beerhouse in the centre of Brugge. The Brugs Beertje is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beer spirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. The interior with all kinds of beer articles […]
Bonsoir Clara (22 Rue Antoine Dansaert, Brussels) — located in the fashion district of Brussels, this trendy restaurant offers diners a selection of both traditional and international cuisine. The menu features a variety of Belgian, Italian and Asian dishes including cold pea soup, fish lasagne, roast lamb and cod carpaccio.
Town Hall (Grand Place 1, Brussels) — The first building you notice upon entering the Grand Place is the striking gothic town hall, which dates back to the 13th century. Its beautiful facade features the famous needle-like crooked spire which is 315 feet in height and is topped by the archangel St. Michael. Tours are […]