Spaghetti bolo for breakfast? Hell yeah!…read more After a morning jaunt through the flea market where I snatched up a fab porcelain pastry plate for 2E, my local host suggested a mid-morning snack at this 100% authentic Belgian café. As soon as we walked through the door my heart started to flutter. The wood paneled restaurant with its large central Zinc bar, gruff but friendly waiters, formica table tops with little napkin dispensers looks like it hasn't budged in 50 years. In a word: adorable! After examining the menu thoroughly I settled on the house specialty of spaghetti bolo and a café russe to wash it all down. An incongruous blend, I know, but hey, in a 24hr Belgian diner anything goes. Needless to say the bolo was like nothing I've ever had. Served over slightly overcooked vermicelli and topped with grated gruyere, the peppery, chunky bolognaise sauce had a regressive, quirky, heartiness to it that made the whole dish super fun to eat. If I lived in BXL I could see La Clef d'Or becomming a regular post flea market spot.

We liked the place and the food so much that we went back the next day for brunch as well. We have…read moretried the cheese croquettes, cheese omelette, Croque Monsieur and Madam and everything is pretty good. Outdoor seating is comfortable and affords a lot of fun people watching in the square and the flea market. But just know that you will need to pay in cash. They do not accept credit cards.

AMAZING SERVICE!! Atiem was incredibly accommodating and genuinely pleasant! I'd recommend this…read moreplace 10/10! Food was great and so were the drinks!

So, my sister says, "Everyone says I have to get the mussels if I'm in Brussels". So I'm like, "Ok…read moreso lemme call Jean-Claude Van Damme real quick....*commence frantic search on cell phone for JCVD's home number* Then I remembered I had to take his number out of my phone after...well....I don't want to talk about it. Anyway, after recognizing my sister meant the bivalve mollusk and not human tissue we headed over to Skievelat. It was just up the street from where we were staying. I had already ate a Chipotle burrito I brought over from England, so I was looking for dessert. The place was pretty full on a Friday night which was great for the ambiance. Both floors seemed pretty busy. The waiters looked stressed out though as it seemed to be only 2-3 of them for the whole two floors. We ordered our adult beverages and waited since the waiter forgot to give us menus. Now, my sister ordered a large beer and it was much bigger than she thought so I had to help her finish it later on, but be aware that large is actually huge. It wasn't quite Oktoberfest stein huge, but it was pretty big. I ordered crème brulee and my sister got the pot of mussels which came with frites (fries). So the waiter comes out like 10-15 mins later (yes..they're quick) with this medium pot of mussels but honestly two people can probably share a pot. I actually think you're supposed to share them but since I'm vegetarian I told my sister that was all on her. And....she still had that big glass of beer to slam. Anyway, the crème brulee was ok. Not the best I've had and really nothing overly special. My sister fully gorged herself on the mussels pot and felt bad for leaving a few in the pot. I told her that to just let go and let god because I could see that over-stuffed miserable wince in her face and she didn't seem to like the painful reminder that her big beer was only half gone. So...she tapped out but got her money's worth. It's a great restaurant and the people that sat nearby were sociable. It wasn't too touristy either so it seemed like actual locals eat there.

Our first night in Brussels (at the end of November 2023) found us not far from our AirBnB and I am…read moreso grateful. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was amazing, and the beer was delicious! Highly recommend and if I ever find myself back in Brussels this will definitely be one of my stops.

Traditional Belgian food. Stoemp are so huge that they can easily feed two persons. Service was…read morefast and connivent.the terrace is very romantic at summertime. Dishes are a little over priced, but overall food quality worth it.

This is a pretty decent cafe that does lots of food, including the much loved and popular mussels…read morewith frites/fries/chips. I found the menu to be quite pricey for what they were selling but I guess if you want to sit next to the city's opera house that you have to pay a bit extra for that. Besides, it must be popular with the opera crowd who probably don't mind spending a bit above the norm. There is a good although not large beer selection. You can also get different drinks - cocktails, wine, soft drinks, etc. If its nice outside, that is the best option. Quite impressive looking inside too.

The Café de la Opera (English : Opera Coffee Shop) is situated in the city center of Brussels, is…read moreone of the most expensive Coffee Shops, but it is really unique and worthwhile. Regarding the price/performance ratio it's ingenious. I have never had such a delicious diner as in that Café. You can have a look at the menu on the website of the Café de la Opera. Unfortunately, it's not possible to reserve a table via Internet. Generally, you can go to the Café de la Opera in the morning to have a genial breakfast, at noontime or to have a dinner in the evening. Don't miss that opportunity, you certainly won't regret it!

While doing beer tasting in Brugge met a couple from Brussels who recommended this place as truly…read moreauthentic experience. The recommendation didn't disappoint. They have very friendly staff and people that know how to pair wines with dishes. For starters, we got sweetbread with butter which was out of this world. I personally am a huge fan of meat organs especially when it's prepared so well. They have a nice patio in the back and very inviting atmosphere. If I'm ever in Brussels again, I know where I'm making my dinner reservation.

The best, most unique dining experience we had in Brussels!…read more It's a 15 minute walk NW from La Grand-Place de Bruxelles. Once you've entered Place St. Catherine, you're completely out of the main tourist district which is nice if you want something more authentic as opposed to overpriced and themepark-like. Viva M'Boma is small, clean and has an understated elegance in its simplicity. It's apparent once you see the menu that you are there to experience something you wouldn't normally get at most places that label themselves food-centric (they specialize in organs). Not only is the menu eclectic; they deliver hard core with flavors that are savory, intense and exquisite. For the starter we had Kirr with cassis as an aperitif that accompanied an order of pan-seared calf's brain in a beef boullion with onion and garlic, and a fois gras in a very traditional presentation. Both were outstanding and a good prelude of what was to come. We placed the second order once we finished our starters so that we could carefully select the next delicious offering as there were so many awesome things to choose from. I was tempted by the Pot-au-feu, essentially a stew of beef cheeks, oxtail and marrow, but was swayed by the waitress to the solomillo of horse, cooked blue and with a glass of St. Emilion. Yep, it was incredible! The meat was cooked expertly and the pairing showed of a true professional. My better half had veal cheeks that were stewed in beer and fell apart when you so much as touched them with the fork. This dish exploded with flavor and left us wanting to lick the plate after it was done. We finished the evening off with a house-made speculoos ice-cream (gingerbread) and caramelized apples... Pretty F'n awesome! We really enjoyed the experience, hospitality and knowledge of this establishment. We never felt rushed and all our questions were answered kindly and consummately. If you are in Brussels and are looking for something truly special, masterfully prepared and unlike anything you normally indulge in, please visit this place and stay away from Rue des Bouchers.

I went here with the family to grab a bite for lunch after reading some favorable reviews. This…read morerestaurant is situated in a walking street and we were lucky enough to snag a table outside to enjoy the sunshine and a great vantage point to people watch. For the lunch, they had a 3 course special that was a very reasonable price. Memorable items were the gazpacho we started with and the fish main, which I think was swordfish, but can't quite remember. Nevertheless, we enjoyed this meal a lot and the service was friendly as well. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area.

Great spot for a classy restaurant in Brussels near the "Sablon"…read more Food was delicious, super friendly service and cosy / chic atmosphere. Dessert was just fantastic: Brazilian mango like never tasted before!! Follow wine recommendations of the server, he will be there to assist you to find the best combination for your dish. Loved it immediately and will go back for sure!

My boy friend asked me if I wanna try something best, we found this place just browsing yelp and…read moregiven them a phone call the day before we came. We had grilled pork tasted like liver which was amazingly!and also the dessert, so delicious and I loved the dessert wine as well. Really good experience of them! Thank you!

This lovely small restaurant is just a short walk from the Grand Place and does require…read morereservations. We had a lovely table by the window and were immediately served an amuse bouche and champagne. We chose the 5 course menu because were not very hungry and this suited both of us just fine plus they brought us a few little treat in between courses. The food was delightfully prepared and cooked to perfection. The service was consistent and attentive. My only complaint was that the restaurant was quite hot, I am sure the ac was on, but even opening the windows would have been preferable to the heat that evening. Perhaps, this was an unusual occurrence, so I can't fault the restaurant for that but it is something they should look into for the summer months.

The place is great and the idea overall good On delivery…read more.. not so much... The seating is surreal. If you don't book, you might not get a seat... and it's not easy changing seats, as the shifts are usually full. On the food side... not my favourite... sweets are ok, the savouries... well... I utterly hated the carrots with cinnamon. Eggs are odd to get, there is a specific protocol and though the "walking through the kitchen" concept is fun, most dishes available are a bit odd... The drinks policy is 2, one warm and one cold, though water is refillable. I do miss things like fruit salad, varieties of eggs, pancakes, cake, avocado, bacon and so on...

The best lunch place in the area !!…read more Seriously, this place is really awesome. Great interior, great food and good beer selection ! It used to be a garage (I suppose ?!?) and they turned it now into a lunch place. They used second hand furniture and even the plates are old vintages one. The decoration is really cool. What I like about the place is that it is very easy-going. You can just go and have a coffee with your kids, work a bit, have a bite, etc. The food is also very good. There is only one menu a day, and it changes everyday. You can pick the small or the big menu ( 2 or 3 courses). Everything is organic and fresh - and you taste it. It's an open kitchen so you see them cooking. They have local brussels beer and they know what they're talking about. The restaurant is connected to a second had bookstore "Pele Mele". So it's fits perfectly the concept. Best thing about the place: it's not expensive at all !!! I will go every time I am in Belgium :)