Such a good historical restaurant! They can accommodate large groups! Went here with 40+ people!…read more I love mussels from Brussels.

At first, we were unsure because the Google rating was low and the restaurant is right in the…read moremiddle of a tourist area. We didn't plan to eat here, but it was late and raining, so we decided to give it a try and we're so glad we did! When in Brussels, of course we ordered the mussels & frites and mashed potatoes with sausages. Everything was delicious. The mussels were fresh and flavorful, the fries were crispy, and the sausages with mash were comforting and tasty. I paired it with their LEON beer and it was perfect together. The staff was friendly and fast, which we appreciated. The ambiance was cozy and warm, especially nice on a rainy night. It ended up being a great experience. Definitely give it a try!

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What a terrible disappointment. This place has been a Belgian institution for 40+ years, and I'll…read moreregularly pops up on those Best Fries in Brussels lists. The wife and have have been working our way though the best and worst of these lists and tonight we figured we'd give Friterie de la Barrière a shot. When we got there the line was, as you can see in the picture, about 25 deep. No problem. Good sign, I thought. With Covid travel restrictions I figured that all the people in line were locals and locals can't be wrong. Well... They are in this case. We waited for an hour. AN HOUR. And I mean, had the fries been good then maybe, MAYBE, it would have been worth it. Because of the limited space, they could only cook about a medium sized mixing bowl of fries at a time. Hence the line. But the fries weren't crispy. They were limp. Wrapped in so much paper that it was awfully inconvenient to get to the fries at the bottom. Just... So, so disappointing. Yeah, their beef carbonnade looked good... But why would I wanna wait in line again for an hour for soggy fries. Pass. Won't be going back.

Excellent french fries, but the vendors aren't very customer friendly at all.read more

1000% GO. I adore Knees to Chin- their rolls make me so happy and feel so fresh! I've tried just…read moreabout all the meat options, as well as the coco omelette, sweet potato, and tofu options, and honestly, you can't go wrong with any choice. The sauces that pair with each roll are also perfect complements, which means they've got some master taste profiler pairing these together. Highly recommend the lemongrass and peanut sauces!!

So good we ate here twice during our trip…read more 1. The rice paper rolls here are so yummy!! And they have so many flavors/fillings to choose from. 2. Between our two visits, we've tried the peking duck, minced chicken, and beef meatloaf rolls. All of which taste super fresh and flavorful. Our favorite was the peking duck. The pineapple inside is the cherry on top. 3. I also have to comment on their take out packaging. The rolls come in a box and are separated by a sheet of parchment so they don't stick to each other. Each roll has its own sauce pairing, which comes in a cute little container. Really thoughtful imo.

If you love design, go here and browse their clothes and furniture. My wife loved visiting!read more