The place was very busy and our waiter was literally running. We had oysters and a meal. It took…read morethem 2 hours to bring our final dinner. I had the scallops and lobster with fried rice and vegetables . It was delicious but it had only 3 tiny pieces of lobster meat and 4 small scallops and 3 tiny mushrooms. Not a vegetable. If you want a small expensive meal it's perfect. My husband had the blonde steak special, he said the meat was very tough but tasty. They were kind and spoke the English language. The environment was tight but welcoming.

Locally sourced food expertly prepared and presented, this pleasant and welcoming restaurant is led…read moreby a well-trained hands-on chef. A creamy asparagus soup with a minced salmon garnish and truffle oil was sublime, only to be followed by a asparagus risotto garnished with duck breast confit, paprika creme fraiche and home-made shrimp chips. A four cheese course with great wine pairing was a taste progression. Even the first-day waiter was pleasant and eager to accommodate. Worth a trip to Leuven!

The reviews are legit! I had been to some good restaurants away from City Center, but I was…read moresurprised to see the good reviews of this place so close to The Square. When I arrived I found an impressive menu of food and drink that I did not expect. They had Westmalle beer, and that was a great start. Ricardo the host/proprietor/waiter is originally from Columbia and we worked through some broker Spanish (on my part) to order an impressive array of Wild Shrimp Croquettes, Chorizo and (I think) Radish Homemade Ravioli, House Cut Steaks w/Belgium Frittes, and Beef Cheeks in Gravy. Very high quality food for this area, in a very friendly atmosphere. I think it was Anna (the chef) who came out and she was very sweet. I could see great care was taken in the preparation. I highly recommend this place when in the center of Brussels. The yelps were on point with this one.

Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. If you have 3 hours (no joke) for dinner, then this…read moreis the place for you. Food wasn't worth the wait either. Not sure what was happening but we waited over an hour in our seats eating bread. When the food finally arrived, It was rather bland and overcooked. The dessert was mediocre. Not worth the $$$ even as a prefix 44 euro for 3 courses. Skip it and find another place. This was a letdown.

If you are looking to taste some amazing meats, then look no further!…read more The chef invites you to the meat counter, where you will receive a detailed explanation of each type of meat (origin, preparation, texture, taste). He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They also have lobster and fish. During the course of the evening, the staff was always friendly and quick to come by to refill our drinks. We also received a little cup of home made chocolate mousse in the end. It was the perfect finish to a great evening! One remark though: It was excruciatingly hot inside. Not sure why, but I would have felt more comfortable in my bikini.

While on business in this quaint city just outside Brussels, I discovered a gem of a restaurant…read more The formula is simple: a small, cozy, and romantic dining room with an excellent selection of artisanal prime dry-aged beef from producers across western Europe. We arrived ahead of the fully booked Friday evening dinner crowd without a reservation and were told they couldn't accommodate us...but on second thought were asked, "Would we mind eating at the bar?" No problem! The chef cheerily led us to his meat case which held a dozen of the evening's beef selections from Ireland, Spain, Belgium, and other regions. We settled on the dry-aged Rubia from the Galicia, Spain. The steak included frites, salad, a choice of several sauces, and we agreed to let the chef serve everything per his recommendations. We ordered a nice blond trippel ale which was quickly followed by our amuse bouche - a superb steak tartare served on a crusty thin slice of bread. French Gillardeau oysters were next and wonderfully fresh, plump, and briny- perfect. Our attentive waiter suggested a fine French table wine and served it cold stating that as it approached room temperature each sip would seem like a different wine - he was right! The Rubia steak was served sliced on a metal platter laid atop a custom candle heated stainless steel warming platform. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender and with only natural juices and a bit of sea salt it was probably the best steak I have ever had. This comparison includes Peter Luger's in Brooklyn, NYC, Morton's Chicago, The Chop House Chicago, Del Frisco's NYC, St. Elmo Indianapolis...numerous Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, Michael Jordan's, Don Shula's, and Capital Grilles across the USA. Should I go on? Paired with sublime frites and a simple butter lettuce salad this bistro meal was simple perfection. Cutting the tender steak with a fine Laguiole knife capped the experience for me; I had a choice of several handles and chose the fine shell handle knife! I can't wait until my travels return me to Leuven and a chance to visit Bistro Tribunal and their attentive and helpful staff.

The food: 4 *'s - I got a kind of cold seafood medley that included razor clams, mussels, lump…read morecrab, that was good. My wife got dover sole fillets that were good. One kid got smoked salmon, another got pasta. Everything was above average. We got a nicely priced dry cider in the bottle. Nice little interior square that was right next to a lively bar. The service was pleasant but barely existent, it took 30 minutes to even take our drinks order and another hour for the food to come out.

My wife wanted Mussels in Brussels so I went to Yelp and found Lobster House. We walked by many…read morerestaurants, some very crowded, but our mission was Lobster House! My wife had her mussels along with a salad while I had the paella. Best damn paella I have ever had!! Trust me, I have had many. The shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari were plentiful and delicious. The saffron rice cooked perfectly. So much I couldn't finish but I did! This is a must in Old Town Brussels!!! Add the perfectly timed service and it was an exceptional experience!!

Last night's dinner was packed, with all the outdoor tables full. Luckily, we were able to get a…read moretable inside. We noticed many guests ordering the paella, so we decided to try the seafood paella along with six oysters, escargot, and a salad. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the customer service was excellent. Overall, all the seafood tasted fresh and flavorful. However, the seafood in the paella was slightly overcooked, which caused it to lose some of its natural juiciness and affected the texture. Other than that, everything else was great, and we had an enjoyable dining experience. :)

A business stay and diner in this hotel and restaurant. A devoted staff served us…read more Parma ham, mozzarella and tomatoes and cucumber with a balsamic dressing was the starter, followed by the main dish: Steamed trout fillet on a bed of risotto, enriched by chives and parmesan cheese, a cream of pureed peas and mint under young fried leek shoots, a cream of Christmas tomato and balsamic vinegar. Finally, a mushroom, stuffed with peppers, zucchini and mozzarella. The dessert: a warm, soft brownie with vanilla ice cream, vanilla sauce and raspberry. We were very pleased

Even though you're in the middle of tourist central, we had a wonderful lunch here!…read more We originally requested to sit outside, but as it looked like it might rain, the host suggested we sit inside, which was very nice. Started with an excellent, and reasonably priced, bottle of Chablis (44 Euros). We also got a really interesting amuse that paired perfectly with the wine. The Moules Poulette (33 Euros) were huge and delicious, and of course come with good frites. Jim G. ordered a Linguine aux Fruits de Mer (32 Euros), which was amazing! Honestly, one of the best dishes on our trip and so unlike him to order! Full of scampi, langoustines, prawns, and mussels, with an amazing sauce, but not too heavy. Great service and an excellent meal! We would return here if in Brussels again. I'd suggest having a reservation, as it was pretty busy, even for lunch on a Tuesday.

I got a pineapple juice and did the 40 Euro deal. With that I got mussels, salmon, and dessert. The…read morefood was outstanding and the service was incredible. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and sitting outside felt great! The best restaurant I've been to in Brussels so far!