Ordered "The Peck" and the Magic Mushroom". Both tasted great…read more I was first a little upset for being served a a half size of sparkling water for 2.50 euros. Considering everything on the menu was moderately priced why jack up the cost of water and sparkling to 2.50 for half bottles. Sorry for the rant. I would come back because it is good. I just won't order the waters anymore

This spot was very cute and quaint! I loved all the sunlight that came in and all the plants! Such…read morea cheerful space! Made better by the lovely waitress who took my party's order. I had a latte, bacon pancakes, and breakfast potatoes. All of it was excellent. The pancakes were a bit over-syruped for my taste but still very good. Bathrooms were very clean. Payment was easy. I'd return and I recommend Woodpecker.

Great! They are good and confident and don't need my review,,,but...here I go anyway! It's small…read morebut very cozy so when I got there...No tables available and they don't take reservations! I left to find something else but tried my luck & coming back. Glad I did! They have wine, but as I was told, beer is their thing. The food was excellent and the staff are colorful and efficient as the flow between tables! I had the meatballs (2 large ones), meals come with a small salad and a side & bread! The beer selection is wide. Mostly Belgium ones. Other tables had what looked like delicious tuna, lasagna and stew which they all seemed to enjoy.

I am so sorry to not rave about this place like everyone else did…read more To start with the positives: -cute, cozy spot inside with a few outdoor tables. No reservations, so you have to wait in line. Luckily, the line moved pretty quickly and we were able to be seated inside. -service was great. The fabulously dressed flamboyant gentleman was kind and helpful. The sassy woman was hilarious! -Portions are pretty decently sized and priced fairly Why three stars? I just didn't enjoy anything that we ordered. Sadly, it was my least favorite meal that we had in Belgium. Based on all the reviews, I think it's clear that it's not the place per se, but what I was looking for. That being said, I still must be honest. What we ordered: Cheddar Croquettes (2 for 14 Euros): Just ok and this was one of the things that I felt was overpriced Carpaccio of Smoked Beef with White Truffle Oil (18 Euros): Again, just ok Meatloaf with "Jack Pepper" sauce (26 Euros): "Jack Pepper" means something different in Brussels. It was basically a peppercorn gravy. I wasn't a fan, but Jim G. enjoyed it. With this, we had frites and a small side salad. I know many people recommend that Flemish Beef Stew, but we already had that at Fin de Siecle, and I couldn't imagine that any place would top it, so we didn't get it here. Ultimately, this place isn't for me, but I seem to be in the minority.

This was our absolute favorite meal while we were in town. It was completely unexpected as well. We…read morewere extremely hungry and looking for a place to eat. We stumbled upon this place and asked if we could be seated. They were pretty booked and had a lot of reservations, but he told us that they would be happy to find us a seat if we would just wait for a few minutes. We did and a few tables outside started to open up. Just then it began to rain and he waved us off. He said you have been so patient let me take you to our upstairs room. They took us and a couple of other groups upstairs where we sat in a wonderful dining room. We met the entire family. The daughter was our server and her brother was the server for the other tables. We met dad and he told us all about the wonderful pasta that his wife had made for us. I didn't expect it to be nearly as good as it was. We had such a wonderful dinner and I cannot over-emphasize how delicious it was. LOVED IT.

Absolutely fantastic family run restaurant in Brussels. The…read morefather explained each dish and how the pasta is made by his wife. Everything is made fresh that day and made with intention and love. The dishes are absolutely delicious and was the best meal we had while staying there! Service is great. Certainly make a reservation!

Stumbled upon this really cute restaurant when my partner and I were trying to find Monday brunch…read morespots in mid-July 2022. We walked around the block a bit, but could not find a spot that really caught out eye. After a quick Google search around where we were, we ended up chosing this place because we loved the name. The interior of the restaurant definitely screams "Instagram-worthy" but it felt on brand. I mean, it's a restaurant that features avocados! Well, I ordered a bun burger (the "buns" are actually avocado halves) and it was definitely a very creative and delicious choice. It definitely was not as ~basic~ as an avocado toast. In fact, I was pleasantly shocked at how full I was after the meal. Only thing that I will critique were the "nachos" that came on the side. When I hear "nachos," I think of a pretty heavily loaded plate of chips and loads of toppings... or is that because I'm just thinking of Americanized nachos? I was laughing at the singular beans that were neatly placed on top of the small globs of sour cream (see picture). Overall, I'm very glad that we stumbled upon this place. Wish this was in more places around me. I hope to happily stumble upon restaurants like this soon.

I got a simple toast with avocado and poached egg and not shown is the delicious truffle Mayo!…read more This is a cool vegan/vegetarian friendly spot at the city center! And you guess it right, every dish is made with avocado . It's kinda pricey but expected in the area!

Another Belgium place I got to try for some Belgian food…read more We couldn't decide what to order and ended up getting 3 entrees, which was way too much because the portions were so big. We ordered the beef stew, pork knuckle, and rabbit stew. Everything was delicious! And everything came with potatoes! We sat outside and had to put our drinks on the floor (all good!). Staff was very nice. Good thing we came right when they opened. After we were seated a line started forming.

One of the best diing experiences we had in Brussels! The food was great and the service was…read moreoutstanding. Huge shoutout to Julian! He reminded us of a combination of Neil Fak (from The Bear) and Lazlow (from What We Do in the Shadows). He was coordinating the line, seating, and gave outstanding recommendations, as well as praise, when we picked our wine. We were quoted about 45 minutes to wait, as they don't take reservations. A two-top opened up inside and Julian was concerned that it would be too hot, so he made me go inside to check first. Thankfully, it was right by the open area leading to outside, so we took it and were seated in about 20 minutes, rather than 45. The place was packed the entire time we were there; its reputation certainly precedes it. Good energy and beautifully decorated with stunning art inside. Carbonades a la Biere (beef stew; 19.45 Euros) is their speciality and was delicious! So reasonably priced for the flavor and te size of the dish! After Julian mentioned that the lamb is the best dish on the menu, there was no question that I was ordering it. Jarret d'Agneau Roti (Roasted Lamb Shank; 27.35 Euros) was so very good! Full of Rosemary and so tender! As Julian was running by, I quickly asked him: "Tiramisu or Tarte Tatin?" No hesitation, he replied, "Tarte Tatin." I wasn't sure if he actually put the order in for us or not, but then it arrived at our table and it was delicious! Pear Tarte (8.65 Euros) with a side of ice cream. Not too sweet, with lovely spices in the pears. Cash only, always a line, but totally worth it!

3.5 stars Hooray! A…read moreplace to get a large amount of vegetables for lunch! This is a fast food salad place, and it's pretty basic, but a good option for a quick, healthy lunch. The veggies tasted good, but I didn't care for the yogurt dressing or the bland, dried out chicken. I'll definitely be back, but I'll probably try a different dressing and opt for an egg instead of meat, as all the meat options looked pretty bad. I like that they open (very) early, because that means I can go beat the crowd and don't have to spend a lot of time waiting in line. I got there around 11:30, and the place was empty, but it filled up very quickly. Service was decent. I'll be back.

Nice place. The concept is original, a little pricey but delicious. Good quality of ingredients and…read morevariety on offer. Don't know how it is during rush hours, but the place is small.

I always root for the eateries with an eye-catching interior, soul and good, preferably healthy…read morefood behind it. But most importantly I root for a concept, a mission that makes it stand out. Now G. Spud has it all and it's impossible not to notice. To sum it up: Géraldine et Gaëtan (that what G. stands for) are living a dream of reinventing the potato (engl. for potato) or in their words: "make it's image more sexy" (pardon my poor translation into French) and provide the busy Brussels lunch crowd (location! location! location!). am told the place is very popular during the lunch time, you have to wait to get your fair share with a healthy and gluten free (sic!) options combined either with fish, meat or other vegetables. Neither of them exceeding €10 in addition to very generously sized portions. I tried the Tuna Spud and could barely finished it, although I was quite hungry. Now baked potato as I know it from Germany, is a huge bulb cut in the middle and topped with A LOT OF yogurt sauce and, if you are lucky, some salad and mushrooms. At G.Spud you not only get a nice compilation of fresh produce regional produce and funky dressings! It's also planed (so we were told) to introduce a different sort of potato every month, like local bars do with their choice of beers. To challenge our taste and expand our knowledge. Chapeau! While queuing up, pay attention at the way the spud is prepared and cut, even that is a part of the ultimate G.Spud experience. I really enjoyed every detail of the interior, especially how much attention was dedicated to the lighting and creating this breathy, sunlit, summery atmosphere. The team behind G.Spud (and behind the counter) is incredibly warm-hearted and welcoming, far-far above the Brussels standards. Now, although the ugly siblings Fries and Chips have totally ruined the potato family's reputation, the sexy Spud has all the chances of becoming the new sexy kid on the block. I wish the place would be opened after 5pm as I work pretty far away from Rue Jourdan. Well, it leaves me with Saturdays then. P.S. You can pick your Spud as a take-away, however the team is currently working on its packaging to find an ultimate transporting solution for their lovely spuds! Can't wait to be able order.

Friendly-stuff, delicious food, cool environment, nice atmosphere…read more Do not miss this place for any reason if you are around Louise.

If you're not looking for it, you might miss this tucked away little humble cafe in Brussels,…read morenearing the Central Train station. The sign outside advertising salad is what drew us into this little gem where you can make yourself a healthy and really tasty lunch plate out of the impressive amount of fresh handmade options. Options like sweet potato salads, and wilted spinach greens or beets and oranges. They had fresh soup, with fixings like croutons and cheese, and a nice variety of drinks, along with quiches and other goodies. Suitable for both gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous options! This is a must for me when I'm in Brussels, as it's very fresh & super tasty at a perfect price.

For someone who works nearby, this is definitely the best cheap lunch spot in the area…read more Besides a selection of interesting sandwiches and paninis -- chicken with cucumber yogurt sauce, or apple cheese and walnut panini, to name a couple -- they have a wonderful selection of salads. Try to arrive around 12:00 to take advantage of the full array of 30 or so gorgeous, freshly prepared salads, and pay only about €5 for an "assiette de salades," or salad plate, and try 4-5 of them. Grilled eggplant with tomato, chickpeas and cucumbers, zucchini "spaghetti," "caviar" of artichoke hearts -- every option is delicious. They also have a hot plat du jour, quiches, and hot pasta dishes. Check out this place! Note that they only accept cash.

We arrived here around 8 PM. The other nearby outdoor cafés were filling up, but this one was…read morequiet, which left us a little nervous. Our mistake! The restaurant was top-notch. The service was attentive, but not overbearing, the food was simple but extremely fresh and delicious, and very reasonable. I've had mussels many many times, but these were different: they tasted fresh right out of the sea, plump, meaty and wonderful. Even the anchovies on my wife's salad - not normally a favorite - were out of this world. A very reasonably priced bottle of wine washed it all down. Would definitely come here again!

First night in Brussels and wanted mussels and fries and a Belgian beer. This restaurant had all of…read morethis and everything was well prepared and tasty. Great service too. Very close to Grand Place also.

Nice service and good atmosphere. Wasn't too crowded. Ordered country breakfast and sweet…read morebreakfest. Fresshed pressed juice was very nice:-) want to go back.

Nice quiet place. More food options for lunch. Came after 6 pm not many food items available. Nice…read moreatmosphere, friendly staff, plenty of drink options. They have beach style chairs to lounge in with your friends.