Restaurants in Belgium

In Belgium at your service a huge number of establishments for every taste and purse. There are star gastronomic restaurants, specializing, for example, on old dishes from small gray shrimps, black truffles or lobsters. Many institutions are dedicated to national cuisines - Italian pizzerias, Japanese sushi bars, American grill restaurants, etc. Let's talk about the best institutions in Belgium.

Where to eat?

  1. Comme Chez Soi (Brussels). Very prestigious metropolitan restaurant, located in an old mansion in the central part of Brussels . Fine French and Belgian cuisine , high level of customer service and a stunning selection of dishes, for which Comme Chez Soi was awarded two Michelin stars. This place is great for formal and formal events, business meetings.
  2. Sea Grill (Brussels). Fish restaurant in the historical part of the capital, on the territory of the SAS Radisson hotel . Also has 2 Michelin stars. The guests of the Sea Grill are waiting for a pleasant relaxing atmosphere, friendly waiters and a wide range of dishes. A distinctive feature of the establishment is the opportunity to reserve here places for a small group of people.
  3. Belga Queen (Brussels). The name of the restaurant in translation means "Queen of Belgium". Very fashionable and popular place, located in a building of the XVIII century, surrounded by the main city ​​attractions . Here you will find a luxurious hall, unusual interiors, the highest class of service and, of course, very delicious cuisine. Pay attention to the need to book in advance in this restaurant tables.
  4. La Maison Du Cygne (Brussels). This gastronomic restaurant is located next to the Grand Place , in a 17th century mansion with a swan image, so the restaurant itself is called "The house by the swan". This institution is distinguished by its luxurious interiors, the highest level of service and the best dishes of Belgian and French cuisine.
  5. Da Giovanni (Antwerp). Italian restaurant in the central part of the city, near the Cathedral of Antwerp Our Lady . A cozy atmosphere, pleasant interiors, unobtrusive music and friendly staff are the hallmarks of Da Giovanni. There is a large selection of dishes, moderate prices, students are given discounts when presenting a student card.
  6. Jan Breydel (Gent). This is one of the best places in Ghent . The restaurant is located at the confluence of the Leie River and the Lieve Canal, so beautiful views from the windows are guaranteed. Jan Breydel is a quiet, cozy place, with a pleasant atmosphere and quiet music. In the evening you can listen to the performance of the violinist. You will be met and treated by courteous and courteous waiters. The choice of dishes is very decent.
  7. Graaf van Egmond (Ghent). The restaurant is located in an ancient castle of the 13th century, with beautiful views of the tower of the city. You are waited in Graaf van Egmond with an impressive interior, the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, a great choice of dishes and first-class service. Be sure to try the soups and meat dishes, as well as the famous cheese cake from the chef.
  8. De Karmeliet (Bruges). A unique restaurant in Belgium, as it has been given three Michelin stars. It is considered the most famous restaurant in the city ​​since 1996. In it you can taste delicious dishes from the famous Belgian chef Geert Van Hecke. The place is great for a romantic dinner. Pay attention to the cozy interior, beautiful cutlery, creative dishes and a large wine list.
  9. Cambrinus (Bruges). An old beer bar near the market square of Grote Markt in Bruges . This institution has become very popular with tourists, since only Cambrinus has about 400 varieties of bottled beer and a dozen more - a draft. Among them there are local varieties, for example, Straffe Hendrick or Brugse Zot, which in other Belgian cities can not be found. In this place you will also find a fairly large menu, including mussels, frog legs in French and others. In addition, visitors have the opportunity to pre-order a comprehensive dinner.
  10. De Pottekijker (Antwerp). A small but very cozy restaurant with a large selection of meat and fish dishes, as well as salads and beers. The facility is distinguished by a pleasant interior, fast and quality service. There are not enough tables, so it's better to book seats in advance.

When choosing a restaurant in Belgium, please note that most of them are only open for dinner (usually from 12:00 to 15:00) and dinner (from 19:00 to 22:00), and at other times they can be closed. In provincial cities some establishments do not work on Sundays and Mondays. Nevertheless, you will not be hungry for sure, because in Belgium there are 24-hour bars and a fast-food cafe.