Brussels Compass / Make the city yours

Eat & drink

Brussels is a city of neighbourhood cafés, generous Belgian classics and distinct culinary traditions. Look beyond the Grand-Place for a more personal meal.

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The Mont des Arts gardens and city skyline in Brussels

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Where to Eat in Brussels: Belgian Classics and Places with Character

Taste Brussels through its brasseries, shrimp croquettes, stoemp and neighbourhood cafés, with thoughtfully chosen places to start.

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Mussels served with Belgian-style fries, illustrative food photograph not taken at the listed restaurants

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Where to Eat Traditional Belgian Food in Brussels: Four Characterful Restaurants

Discover four Belgian restaurants in Brussels: La Rose Blanche, Au Stekerlapatte, In 't Spinnekopke and L'Ancien Bruxelles.

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