AI gave me a list of chocolatiers to try in Belgium and Pierre Marcolini came out on top. I was in the Galleria area and found one there (turns out there's a second one a few doors further down!). I had great customer service with a super nice sales associate who was patient with me.She even gave me a transportable bag with ice for keeping my purchases just right. I bought a couple of assorted chocolates that she recommended a picked up a bar at the counter as well. I highly recommend this chocolatier. Beautiful chocolates and quite the variety. read more

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Friendly service and a sample to taste upon arrival. Beautiful store with much to look at. We took a recommendation and purchased three small candies. Good quality and tasty! read more

We ended up going here through Hungry Mary's beer and chocolate tour, and this was the first stop. It was in the Royal Gallery which made for a very cool location! We tried 3 separate chocolates, and my favorite was the white chocolate pistachio. The others were both delightful as well, we tried a chocolate with nougat/nuts, and then a single origin chocolate. We didn't have a chance to make it back but would've loved to get more chocolate to go! read more

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Really solid, high end chocolatier! Their dragees (chocolate covered peanuts) are really well done. These're labor intensive & rarely done right in chocolatier, but they do such a great job here. This place serves the best hot chocolate ever! They're darker & less sweet than most - you can tell they put good quality chocolate in there. It's really worth the money. I wish they do a better job labeling and explaining their products, it can be so overwhelming. read more

A must try when in Bruxelles. We each pistachio, lemon, espresso and chocolate. Each one was better than the one before. All was delicious. Great service. Great ambiance. Smells devine. read more

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Never did I ever expect to have such a beautiful chocolate shopping experience! While traveling through Brussels, you have to purchase some chocolate. Visiting the galeries, we happened upon Pierre Marcolini. The store has a designer setup, with clean white lines and easy to view merchandise. We were immediately greeted by Debora. She was kind and extremely informative, taking us about the store and giving details and history for their assortment of chocolates. I had never heard such details about where and how chocolate was curated. It was truly fascinating! Truth be told, we'd already purchased chocolates to take home from a competitor down the street. But Debora's tutelage was so impressive that we could not help ourselves and ended up buying some of their specialty blocks from different regions around the globe - after sampling small portions of course. I'm certain that if it were not for being greeted by Debora, we would have browsed and left without making any purchases. She is a sommelier of chocolate! I cannot wait to go back and this will be my go-to spot for chocolate purchases when visiting Brussels again! read more

This is supposedly one of Belgiums best chocolate. I would have to disagree. The other ones nearby tasted much better the Pierre. What makes different is that Pierre Marcolini is the only chocolatier that uses their own chocolate. The other ones all use the same ones, which I seem to like much better than Pierre Marcolini read more

Omg! Heaven!! So heavenly! Just so perfect. Favorite of 2020!!! When in Belgium! Eat everything.. sweet!! Grrr. I'm not a sweet person but pretty sure I ate chocolates in my bodyweight. Sorry not sorry!! This place is amongst the best of all the others many chocolatiers in the grand place. Just so heavenly. From the outside, inside to purchase and tasting. Just so yummm. They also have macarons but really.. truffles are what I came for. And I would fly back for those truffles too. I got a few small boxes: Plumier Découverte! It has assortment of their delicious truffles. Ecuadorian chocolates! Grand cru! The beautiful heart shapes ganaches. So delicate and tasty. I love the dark chocolate but they have a mix of milk, dark and all inside the box. All pretty tasty! €20 for a box: it was perfect. They also have the variety for €60 but too big to carry! Plumier Découverte was perfect for me afor gifts! One for me and a few for family. They are just so perfect. Held up well during travels! I flew with them to Dublin and London after before heading home. Boxes are steady! Tasted the same back home. And everyone loved these as a gift. Perfect little delicious things!! Done right!! I love it. read more

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It's first time in Brussels. Walking through the galleria and stop for some macarons. We tried the Rose, Passion, champagne, and Pierre. It was all good choice and we enjoyed them. read more

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Holy chocolate heaven.... The chocolates here are soooo tasty. I got a small variety box, and every piece of chocolate was delicious. I also had their hot chocolate...wow! So rich and creamy. Definitely a must try. read more

This was the store location I went to while I was looking for the Pis statues. I had this bookmarked because they're supposed to have THE best chocolates in Belgium and I LOVE good chocolate. The store is small but well-organized and spacious. They have chocolate bars, bon bons, truffles, chocolate powder, macarons, ice cream, etc. They use the finest ingredients and some cocoa beans they import from Madagascar, Brazil, etc. Belgian chocolatiers just have a knack for making something fabulous with cocoa. After buying a few items to try, I ended up buying more to bring home. They are definitely great and currently my favorite chocolates. I also got a box of macarons: pistachio, ganache, passion fruit, Speculoos, marzipan, yuzu, etc. The yuzu and Speculoos macarons were the standouts. Their products are a bit pricey but what do you expect? If you don't want to pay for good chocolates, eat M&M's! Life is beautiful with chocolate! read more

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This Galeries de la Reine's location of Pierre Marcolini might not be as swanky as their flagship store but I really enjoy shopping here. Similar selection, extremely friendly staff. Pierre Marcolini probably my favourite Chocolate store in Brussels. Love their products and the packaging! Perfect gift for myself as a reminder of my weekend in Brussels! read more

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Another great chocolatier in Brussels, Belgium.These little hand held joys were absolutely delicious!! Chocolate coated high end truffles. One filled with Framboise, (Raspberry) the other, caramel. All i can say is foodgasm! Smooth Belgian chocolate, filled with flavored creme of both, simply desert heaven!!! read more

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Never pass up and opportunity to snag some of Pierre Marcolini's French macarons. They could easily be the best macarons I've ever had. Perfect texture, perfect subtle flavors that shine through, and a variety of options. If macarons aren't your style they also have a wide array of handcrafted chocolates and truffles. They come in gift sets and individual like many of the shops around Brussels. The macarons as well can be purchased individually or in larger sets. This place seems like a spot you couldn't just have one of anything though. It's all really tasty. All in all, they are a bit on the pricey side, but I believe they are worth it for the quality and taste. read more

The best hot chocolate I had in Brussels. The macaroons were amazing. I will return a million times just for the macaroons. The service is also so much better. The prices aren't as crazy high as people make them sound. read more

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Some of the best chocolates! We tried a sample pack which came with 9 distinctively different chocolates. They are definitely gourmet. How different can 9 chocolates taste from each other? Very different if done right! These were so good! read more

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Honestly the best macarons I have ever eaten. I came here every day during my stay in Brussels and I really wish they could deliver to the US because I would be spreading the word like crazy. The salted caramel and passionfruit flavors were my favorite. I really wish to find something similar to their quality closer to home. read more

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-a little expensive but the chocolate is of excellent quality - I personally couldn't find anything special to it except the fact that it is a fine quality and therefore tastes luxurious (haha) - you should try the signature hot chocolate, it's delicious but pricey -I think it's more adequate for dark chocolate lovers, the selection is a bit more wide read more

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Sleek & sophisticated chocolate shop! Our experience here was really great! My friend and I were buying some chocolate for friends back home and the one worker there that day completely made our experience! He was so helpful & kind. We ended up getting some macaroons, chocolate boxes, and chocolate bars. Very delicious! read more

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In-sane. Truly an incredible experience. I don't think j understood chocolate until I visited this establishment. We spent $70 here. 70. Now having been home for a week, I wish we'd spent more!!! Each piece is artfully and perfectly crafted yielding the most amazing chocolate I have ever had. No words. DO NOT MISS THIS!!! read more

Pierre Marcolini - Best. Chocolate. Ever. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Brussels, BRU

I don't even like sweets, but while in Brussels, it's difficult not to be enchanted with their chocolatiers. There are gourmet chocolate shops everywhere, producing excellent quality chocolates and confectionaries. Staring through the glass displays, one could get lost admiring the tiny edible works of art presented in each window. Before we realised what was happening, we were walking out in a daze with a box of 7 macarons (€2 each, so these beautiful two-bite treats can add up fast). Choosing our favourite flavour was great fun, but that feeling of having something truly special and magical really lingered as we savoured each one. Maybe it was the fact that we were giddy on vacation, or the 9% beers we had at lunch... but I could feel the care and quality in each bite. My only comment on them is that the texture wasn't consistent in every macaron. Some of them were perfect - crispy with that slight chewiness in the interior - while some of them were too soft. No big deal, though... we put them into the fridge and the next day, they were excellent. read more

Pierre Marcolini - Excellent macarons... even better in the fridge the next day - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Brussels, BRU

The most wonderful floral decor and scrumptious macarons made this a perfect spot to grab some dessert and people-watch. A few things: (1) Although this is supposedly a popular Belgian chocolatier, I didn't find their chocolate all too enjoyable. Quite frankly, on the basis of chocolate, they would've received a 3-star rating in my book. If you're looking for chocolate, stop by the Neuhaus around the corner and you'll be far more pleased. (2) However, the macarons were beyond amazing. Having traveled multiple countries and tried macarons far more times than I care to admit, these were some of (if not the) very best I've ever had. They also store well! I was able to bring home a few boxes for friends and family to enjoy, and (unlike the popular Parisian Ladurée, these fared far better and maintained freshness for much longer). Not to mention, the fillings in these surpass any of Ladurée's buttercream. The tomato basil was a unique but surprisingly delicious concoction, and I much preferred the chocolate macaron to any of the actual chocolates sold here. Make sure to also try the black currant ("cassis") for a unique flavor that's a bit challenging to find in the U.S. You won't regret it! All that being said, despite my poor review of the chocolate, Marcolini's macarons more than made up for it. Within just a few short days in Brussels, I ended up making 3+ runs to Pierre Marcolini's just to buy more macarons and purchase a few boxes to bring back home. read more

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I've never heard of Pierre Marcolini before but it seems like they are one of the top chocolatiers in Brussels. We actually came in for the macarons and I didn't get to try the chocolate. So definitely for next time we're trying the chocolates. The macarons on the other hand are quite amazing! Comparable to the macarons at La Maison du Chocolat and each macaron is filled with chocolate ganache which I love. read more

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Amazing macaroons!! Ordered the rose flavor which was absolutely beautiful. Flecked with gold specks. A little pricey but worth it. More likely to go back and order some chocolate. read more

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Pierre Marcolini is just one good place for Dark chocolate... Dark chocolate that is rich yet not too bitter. I have always been a fan of his dark chocolate and I got to try the hot chocolate on a very cold night which turned out to be one of the best decisions i have ever made in my life. Of course it is pretty pricey but price comes with quality so totally justifiable read more

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After researching for the best chocolate in Brussels, I stumbled upon Pierre Marcolini. I bought a package of 17 chocolates for 20 euros, which I thought was a little over priced but the chocolates were delicious. Each piece tasted completely different and unique! read more

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If you are looking for a nice box of chocolates for that special someone, this is your place. I was honoured to receive an assortment of heart shaped chocolates in 5 flavours. It was pretty and very tasty. Each chocolate felt handmade and suited my style. There are plenty of places to get your token Belgian chocolates for souvenirs to take back home but save a few extra euros for a cut above the rest. read more

A tie for first for the best chocolate we had in our Amsterdam and Brussels chocolathon. Perfect taste in the most delicate of chocolate shells. Couldn't ask for anything more... read more

I can never stay away from this place when I'm in Belgium. Everyone hypes up Laduree but my real favorite macaron parlor would be Pierre Marcolini. They're 1.80 euro each or 21.90 euro for 12 or 12.90 euro for 7. I had the cassis, pistache, macaron du mois, praline, caramel beurre sale, speculoos, rose, citron, palet or fondant and of course the classic Pierre marcolini. Each and every one of them were divine. I love Pierre Marcolini macarons because of the light texture and the variety of flavors. If you haven't been here or you're visiting Belgium, I highly recommend the speculoos and Pierre Marcolini. Those are two unique flavors you can't find elsewhere! read more

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Pierre Marcolini is a swanky, high-end chocolatier with multiple locations in Brussels. They deal mostly in expensive truffles intended for gifts. They don't have much in the way of ordinary chocolate or products meant for immediate consumption. Unfortunately, that's all that I wanted, so I settled for a macron - which was delicious, albeit a bit pricey at €2,10 for just one. Overall a fine but expensive experience. If you want a personal sweet treat, perhaps look elsewhere. But stop by if you need a box of chocolates or a few macrons for a special someone. read more

Belgians know how to do chocolate and Pierre Marcolini is no exception. The artisan chocolate is very sleek and sexy by design. This chocolate is for a connoisseur not a tourist just looking to take some chocolate hole from Belgium. Pierre Marcolin, qualified as a chef-pâtissier had worked for Wittamer. He later established Pierre Marcolini: Maison of Haute Chocolate in 1995 in Brussels. My favorite is the iconic Les Cœurs that features Cœur Séduction with pulpe de Framboise and dark chocolate...amazing!! Other chocolates in the Les Cœurs assortment include Cœur Passion with passion fruit and milk chocolate, Cœur Frisson with lime and white chocolate, Cœur Tendresse with praline crisp and nougat, Cœur Plaisir with praline crisp and pistachio, and Cœur Douceur with salted butter caramel. ww.eu.marcolini.com read more

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Everybody says this is the "best chocolate in belgium". fskakskksjaja no sir. just get godiva, it's a chain chocolatier for a reason. Pierre Marcolini is not a chain for a reason. read more

Yuuuuum - this place serves amazing eclairs! We bought a salted caramel eclair to share, which was so good - amazing choux pastry and soft creamy centre. The moussey cakes look much nicer than the eclairs but we also tried the coffee chocolate mousse and it was no where near as good so definitely go allll eclair (and probably should try some chocolates too as they look amazing - only served in premade boxes though). read more

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Best chocolate I had in Belgium! We wanted to hit a few chocolate shops while we were here and went to Neuhaus but I had wanted to try Pierre's too - luckily the complex has a Neuhaus, a Pierres, and a Mary's so we were able to really compare all three easily! By far my favorite was Pierre Marcolini! I really liked and preferred the clean white modern look and thought the presentation was really nice. The shop assistants were great and super nice about recommending chocolates (I pretty much only got dark chocolate - personal preference). The chocolates themselves are a bit smaller than the other shops - but I honestly preferred that, I find it overwhelming eating a chunk of chocolate that's too big. You really can taste the quality of the chocolate and they were very rich. Flavor-wise it seemed to be a bit more traditional - no weird flavor gimmicks here. I really liked the recommended Pierre Marcolini ganache (don't quite remember what it was exactly but it was oval with layers of caramel and wafer). Overall, the quality of the actual chocolates was amazing - didn't think I would actually be able to tell the difference but it's clear Marcolini really does bring the quality. I recommend you try the 3 shops for yourself - but buy a few more at Marcolini ;) read more

Before going to Belgium I had read about this being the best chocolate maker in Belgium. Judging by the prices, look, quality of the chocolate and line outside the door when it came time for the gelato counter to open, i'd say it is true. A really cool place to go and get a taste and an experience of the finest Belgian chocolatiers. read more

Really enjoyed my visit here!!!!. If you know your chocolate and like more bean to bar check out Pierre Marcolini. Matthew was very knowledgable about the different beans grown in the different regions and Pierre actually has plantations in each area so he can control the taste of his chocolate! They don't have quite the extensive range of truffles but have several dark barks with the beans from the different regions. I'm not a fan of French macaroons but got one cause I was told I couldn't pass it up and it was so good I went back and bought a while box! Delicious!! read more

Best chocolate in Brussels! I went to four other shops (Neuhaus, Mary, and Leon-something) and this was BY FAR the best. Very small and more pricey, but worth it! read more

Their maracons are to die for. I had the pistachio, Pierre marcolini, and the raspberry flavors and they were all so, so good. One can find macarons everywhere in Europe, but good macarons ? This is the place to go. read more

There are so many chocolate shops in Belgium. Honestly, it must be so hard to be a chocolate maker in this country. However, there are a few who appear to have risen to the top of the chocolate making chain, and one of those is Pierre Marcolini. I read a few rumours before I visited the store, one was that they're the best as they're the only ones who are involved in the whole process, from choosing and roasting the beans to packing up the chocolate at the end. This could be true. The other is that they sold out to Nestle a few years ago and haven't been as good since. This could also be true. We walked for ages to get to the store and once we got there we found two versions, one was the dessert area which also sold some chocolate, and the other was this big store. And it is big, two stories in fact! If you ask you're able to sample a small bit of the chocolate but you have to ask for it and then you feel a bit cheeky and pressured to buy (other stores will often just push a tray in your face and offer a sample). I tried a very dark chocolate piece. I like my chocoalte very cocoa-y, dark and not too milky. I was told that was one of the most intense types they had. I was a little disappointed. It didn't seem that cocoa-y, or that intense. I guess I just expected something a little smoother, a little richer.... a little darker. It was nice enough, but not nice enough that I would stop and buy it. The shop itself is very impressive and the staff were good to deal with. They have a huge variety of chocolate in all different kinds of packaging but of course it is reasonably expensive. We were catching the Eurostar that night. Of course there was a Pierre Marcolini store at the Eurostar terminal too. Definitely good chocolate, but in Belgium, it's all good! You just have to find what you like best...! read more

Just one bite of any chocolate from here will take you straight to heaven. Its just insanely delicious!! Wish I had spent more $ and bought a lot more from this place, but I was a student on budget when I traveled to Belgium so couldn't shell out any more money. read more