A charming and quiet brasserie that sits on the shopping street close to Thieffry metro station…read more The walls are covered in beautiful photos from the 1920s, whilst the atmosphere is relaxed. On this warm spring day, the windows and doors were wide open. Creating a welcoming atmosphere that invited in two wearily shoppings in need of a cold beer. We were warmly greeted by the hostess & served two cold glasses of Jupiler. She was relaxed & trusting enough to leave us alone whilst she carried on a conversation outside. We just this time to admire the lovely decor. One could spend the entire visit studying the wonderful photos. Alas we had more shopping to do, thus we headed out after finishing our refreshing beers.

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.

We ordered a lot of food. I would recommend the salmon with bearnaise sauce and the spaghetti…read morebolognese. They were well prepared and delicious. The Finnish stew was a little tough and the sauce was quite sweet. The mussels in white wine sauce was light and a little too pungent for us. I wish we liked the Belgian favorites a little more. The Belgian beer paired well with the dishes. Service was also great. The place is small so get there early.

An old couple runs​ this place where you can find ​wonderful service and really nice food​. They…read moreare really passionate about they do, so you will taste always something special. Everything is at​ an affordable price and you will have a good meal without paying much.

Mediocre mussels and wine selection was not good, and warm. Definitely not worth the price we paid.read more

So much better than the place directly across the street!…read moreThey serve you quickly, they bring you refills (if needed) quickly. They bring you a better selection of bar snacks (nibbles) They have a great selection & it's all in a great atmosphere.

Very very satisfied with lunch today while in the area visiting Parc du Cinquantenaire. We were…read morelooking for a place to eat and came across this as we exited Metro Merode station. Checked with Yelp and thanks to Yelpers for confirming our choice. Ambiance was warm and welcoming. Server was very friendly and helped recommend some dishes. We ordered the *Steamed Clams: cooked in diced onions and celery, it tasted so fresh and sauce/soup was pure and simple not altered with tomatoes nor strong herbs. Wished we had bread to sop it up instead of fries. Don't understand how mussels pair up well with fries. But I guess that's the Belgian style. *Belgian Meatballs served in tomato sauce: this dish is familiar almost like Italian meatballs less the spaghetti. It is very good but some pasta would be nice. *Filet de Tilapia Gratiné, Epinards at Pommes au Four: this is from the Plat du Jour (Special of the Day). Dish is light served with baby potatoes and spinach.

Stopped in here as it was convenient to the Park and museums we were visiting. Wanted to like this…read moreplace more since they had multiple vegan options. The vegan burger looked great to start with a nice mushroom and onion sauce but inside was a fully pink beyond meat puck. I just took the patty out and ate the bun with mushroom sauce. Fries were good with multiple sauces (only 'ketjep is vegan). Service was typical European pace. Overall feels like this place could be solid if they just put in a little more effort.

A great authentic Belgian meal while you're in Brussels! This restaurant has been around for a…read morelong time, is always packed, often with a lineup outside. But they do their best to seat as many people as possible. I got in fairly quickly because i was alone. The food was fantastic. I had the Carbonade a la Biere, and it was so great! Like a beef stew and very tasty. Also had some good Belgian beer. Service was attentive and very fast. The restaurant is lively and exciting - not really a quiet romantic dinner. But a lot of fun!

If you want to try Belgian food with reasonable prices then this was one good option in Brussels…read more I arrived early for Friday night dinner and the restaurant was just over half full with lots of available seating. While the register states No Cards one of the servers told the table next to mine not worry when they didn't have enough euros. Only a drink menu was provided and the dishes being served that day were handwritten on moveable boards or posted on the wall. I had on my list a couple to try but finally went with the Belgian carbonades à la biere which was beef stew with mashed potatoes in a dark gravy made with beer. The plate was quite generous and much appreciated since I devoured it. I enjoyed the creaminess of the potatoes swirled with gravy but the meat could've been a tad bit more tender. Service was good. I think everyone on the floor stopped by my table for one reason or the other. Ambiance was casual and looked like many people were taking their time over their meals. When finished you need head to the register to settle the tab. I paid in cash. Worth a return visit.

Food was ok. We went for the rabbit stew on my birthday. Kind of tasted like chicken? Pork knuckle…read morehad a sweet and savory marinate. Salad was a center attraction. Lasagña was t bad either. You have to try Belgium waffles while in Belgium, obviously. Servers were friendly but forgot about a few of our dishes. We waited forever until everyone got their food. We sat outside during a rainy day but the restaurant itself seemed classic with a wooden rustic vibe.

Traditional Belgian restaurant with friendly service near Porte de Hal. I ordered the Rabbit Stew…read morein Kriek Beer (€26), which was more like two large pieces of meat cooked in stew but not actually a stew (with some fries too). The rabbit meat was surprisingly tender and the stew/sauce added some nice flavor. For those who haven't had rabbit before, it takes kind of like chicken to be honest, just with smaller bones. I think the price was okay considering the quality and type of dish. The fresh grapefruit juice (€5.80) was very good too. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and attentive. I was seated right away and the service speed was pretty quick. They have a decently sized indoor space as well as outdoor patio seating. The environment has a traditional Belgian restaurant/pub kind of vibe. Overall, Le Bistro has high quality traditional Belgian food in a pleasant setting and I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area near Porte de Hal / Marollen.

We only stopped in for a beer, thus we can't review the food…read more.. Atmosphere is great. Cozy with an obviously fake fireplace, but it looks great all the same. Drinks were great, not over priced at all. The desserts were, but we didn't order them... We'll be back to have a beer or a glass of wine.

We come here regularly for a drink or for dinner. The smallish terras is nice in the summer, and…read moreduring winter it offers a nice and cosy inside area with fireside. The service is quite alright too. The kitchen is pretty much in line with the usual offerings of brasserie like places in town and nothing special really. The fish and chips is a safe choice, pretty tasty, large portions and the fries are its strong point : typical belgian fries, thick and fried exactly the right amount of time. We once ordered a lasagna which was poor: loads of cheese and sauce, hardly any lasagna or minced meat in there. The biggest plus is that most of the time they have place and the overall noise and food smell is limited which is pleasant for a conversation. Overall a bit pricy in my view.

Bring cash! Another one of those small family run places…read morethat don't allow cards. A great place to have a cold beer whilst on the way to do your shopping. Quite the selection for such a small place. Very friendly staff who go out of their way to provide you with drinks & food. It's supposed to be a decent pizza place. We must try them out.

A strange but lovely little place. Strange because of the area it is in. It is in the middle of two…read moreroads with houses on one side and a supermarket and small mall on the other side. A nice place for a drink after doing your grocery shopping. We have met some interesting people there. They sell food at noon and then, after a break, later in the afternoon.

Great food and beer. Good service. Have visited this restaurant 3 time during my visits to…read moreBrussels. You may have to wait for a table but it is worth it. Start with the Catherine cheese plate.

This was a great experience. Nice small place that feels authentically Belgian. Great ambience and…read morefantastic service. In reviewing the menu, everything sounded fantastic. My wife settled on the beef stew with stoemp, I had the confit of beef chuck with a side of fries. They were both very tasty, the servings were perfect for normal appetites and the meal came with bread, and salad as well. We really enjoyed it, in retrospect I wish we had ordered a beef dish and something else, both dishes we had were excellent (the confit of beef practically fell apart with my fork) but the tastes were similar. Oh well, maybe next time. Highly recommended.