Tried this bbq gem in town last night and we were completely blown away. This is real dry rub bbq…read morewith low and slow cooking on top of an amazing array of meats and seafoods. Too much to eat in the first sitting so we are going back for more. The drink list, especially the gin concoctions, are well done. We were also impressed with the quality of the service, the servers make sure to give you a complete run down on the menu and then help you pick a selection that matches your taste. I had the pork ribs, delicious, my traveling companion has the brisket. Both were some of the best we have had. If you are in Leuven, this is a spot not to be missed.

Seriously, as an American living in Belgium for 13+ years, this is by far the best BBQ place I've…read morefound here and even in Europe. Great food, great service (which let's be honest is hard to find in Belgian restaurants) Slow cooked, smoked meat. They do it right. This is my go too place.

Had a lovely Sunday evening dinner at Plattesteen…read more The neighborhood is relaxed and charming. Every time I've been by this patio in the summer with good weather, the street vibe is perfect for enjoying a meal or drink and people watching. We ordered the meatballs (comes with fries!) and chicken Parmesan pasta. I was starving and just needed to eat, but next time I'd come in an order a glass of wine and relax. It's amazing to think this restaurant has been open since 1936! Our server was nice - but very brief since it was quite busy. In the end, we couldn't wait longer to pay, so we met him at the bar and paid there.

Last night in Brussels and after walking through the various Christmas Markets I found this little…read moregem walking back to the hotel. One final dish of Carbonade Flamandes (Flemish Stew) with fries will complete my trip. Top it off with a Chimay Blue and it was an excellent dinner. Note that after I was seated (a single) they turned away at least a dozen people because they became extremely busy, I was very fortunate. My service was good, the stew was great. Would definitely visit again.

Dear reader, Domus…read morein Leuven was the perfect introduction to authentic Flemish cuisine. We were visiting friends who wisely brought us here, and the Belgian Dinner plate offered a proper taste of Belgium with several traditional dishes served together. The Flemish beef stew was my favourite, rich, tender, and deeply comforting, though everything on the plate was delicious. The restaurant itself is full of charm, character, and history, fitting beautifully into the atmosphere of Leuven. Everyone we encountered was incredibly kind and welcoming. An English menu was readily available, and ordering was completely effortless. A thoroughly memorable meal and a wonderful local experience.

We were staying in Leuven during our recent trip. This spot was recommended by a few sources so…read morechecked it out. Service was good. The ambiance was what you may expect for a Belgium brewery. We ordered the sampler of their beers plus an additional of a seasonal pour, all tasted great. We ordered the Belgium food sampler which was tasty. This is a easy spot to check out, I would eat there again.

One of my new favorite restaurants in Antwerp. Such a cool…read morelooking place. Amazing food and great vibe! Very authentic building, with a cute firework that makes the place very cozy! Had a great role and would definitely go back.

The food is amazing! Delicious! Great quality! WOW!! The service excellent! And the ambiance,…read moreno words to describe. You'd never guess there's this gem of a place in the Historic Center (watch out because it is hidden!).

Coming back to Belgium, we were recommended to try out De Troubadour. We unknowingly came into this…read moreplace and only realized later that this was the restaurant we were recommended to try. The menu was pretty long, but I knew exactly what I wanted. Since this was one of the first restaurants we got to go to since our time back, we ordered mussels. I ordered the curry mosselen. The flavors were there, but I would say it was a bit muted. You get this huge pot of mussels, but the secret is that the broth and the flavors are always towards the bottom. So if you're trying to get all the flavor, head there first and then get some of the mussels that have been just sitting in that broth. Overall, I thought De Troubadour was great. I would definitely come back here and eat again. Service was very accommodating with families as well.

We generally come here for the mussels but the menu is extensive with a lot of the traditional…read moredishes. Service was great. Everyone was really friendly, attentive, and accommodating.

The last time I came through, I never saw this restaurant. However, when looking and seeing that…read morethe outside seats looked very comfy (even when it was somewhat drizzling), we decided to come in and we actually were seated outside. They have heaters along with blankets to cover your legs, the one downside of sitting outside is that food can get cold. We ordered a good amount of food here. From mussels to pizza and then we also had short ribs with pasta. The food had flavor and I could understand why it was so busy. The waiter was nice and helpful, but again you're looking at a 2ish hour experience when you go dining. If you're looking for the bathroom, it's downstairs through a narrow staircase. Other than that, Baracca is great, a little pricey but it's to be expected especially in this part of town. You're looking at tapas styled plates so you're going to probably order a good amount of food depending on how hungry you are. They do suggest that you order up front since they make everything fresh.

The concept is Italian tapas. We shared the creamy pumpkin risotto, beefy shroom pasta, oh my…read moremussels, baby back ribs, tagliata, and the salsiccia pizza. The pasta, mussels (they were very small for the fall but the sauce was great), and the pizza were my favorites of the night. If you love elderberry like I do, the croezer is a great mocktail option. Entrance is on Tiensestreet, not Muntstraat. The outside patios are heated and each seat has a blanket.