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.

My family dined here one afternoon in Brussels. The restaurant is small and cozy. They were open…read moreat 3 in the afternoon, which was great because we had a late breakfast and we were planning on grabbing snacks that evening at the Christmas Market. They had a kid's menu which featured one of my son's favorites, spaghetti Bolognese and of the 4 versions of this dish he ate over the course of this trip he and I both agreed this was the best. What can I say? My kid is a creature of habit. They also had apple juice and this made him happy as well. I seriously thought about getting a croque monsieur as I absolutely love them, but it was our last day in Belgium and I had yet to experience the famous Flemish beef stew so that is what I ordered. It was a large serving of beef in a delicious beer based au jus served with a side of fries. I really enjoyed it. Some pieces of beef were more tender than others, but isn't that how it always goes with a stew? My husband had their house mussels and he said the sauce was so good. Again, the portion was large and he really enjoyed his mussels in Brussels. Overall, it was a solid pick that satisfied our need to try signature Belgian dishes and our son's desire to stick with food he is familiar with. Prices were reasonable enough and portions were large. Every left happy and full.

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.

Une brasserie bien placée avec une grande et belle terrasse agréable l'été pour l'apéro!…read moreLe service est variable, je suis déjà parti avant de commander énervé que l'on passe 5 fois à côté de moi sans prendre commande ni même dire bonjour... Et j'ai déjà eu des bons services. Pareil pour la nourriture, variable. La dernière fois j'ai (essayer de) manger leur burger tout sec sans goût... Je l'ai dis au serveur qui me dit que plusieurs clients se sont déjà pleins.... Bon... Mais ça m'a quand même coûte 15€... Bref, pas fan mais ça dépanne bien quand même!

Lousy service ... Would expect more from a classy looking place like this. Stept in for afternoon…read morecoffee and the break was very dissapointing. Waffle was not fresh. Coffee cold by the time the waffle arrived. Staff was not organized and very unfriendly. It was busy but the place was not completely full. It was the Brussels Flower Festival but that should not be an excuse. Every customer deserves the service and quality they pay for. This break was a waste of money. Will not be going back there.

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.

From the owner: Au milieu d'une oasis de verdure, nous vous proposons une cuisine de qualité, fraîche et abordable…read moredans une ambiance chaleureuse et familiale! Le chef vous prépare une cuisine belgo-française avec régulièrement des spécialités Brésiliennes.

Le Pavillon is a little (few tables) very authentic restaurant serving Belgian food…read more I loved this place. It's cosy, authentic, staff is super friendly and flexible, and food is good. We hadn't reserved a table and the restaurant was full, but they really tried to be helpful and finally we found a compromise : either a little table or a larger one for an hour. The little table was perfect to us and could enjoy a this lovely place.

Fantastic restaurant in a beautiful location. I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to go…read morebefore COVID. As one of my first meals in Brussels, it became the highlight of the trip. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I got the roasted duck which was perfectly cooked, along with the sides. The chocolate mousse alone is worth a trip back -- hopefully I'll have the chance!