Situated in the oldest alley of Antwerp -- the beautiful Vlaeykensgang near the Cathedral -- this…read morecharming little bistro feels like you've stepped straight into another century. It's hidden down a quiet courtyard, right in the middle of the city but completely away from the noise and bustle. Totally one of those "if you know, you know" kind of places. The atmosphere here is just magical -- rustic, romantic, and old-fashioned in the best way. Even though we were seated outside in chilly weather, it still felt cozy and inviting. You could tell this was one of those restaurants that lives and breathes its history. Now, the food -- We ordered the duck breast with red porto jus and gratin dauphinois, and the beef stew. The gratin was so good -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly comforting. The duck, though, was a bit of a letdown -- quite tough and hard to chew, which was disappointing because the sauce was lovely. The beef stew, on the other hand, came out piping hot (just how I like it!) and was hearty and flavorful, though a tad on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it was delicious overall. Service was great -- friendly, attentive, and never hovering. Everything felt relaxed and unpretentious. Our bill came to just under $100 USD, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality, setting, and experience. If you're wandering around Antwerp and want to escape the crowds while enjoying a cozy, candlelit meal in a spot full of old-world charm, this is the place to go.

Adorable location with alley, garden patio and indoor spaces. The salmon was nice but the…read morestroganoff had an amazing sauce that we dipped frites into. The service was nice. If you are looking for a spot in a historical location with ambience and well done traditional Belgian food, this is a great choice.

We had a very nice dinner here in their enclosed patio. We had the sole which was very good and…read morecame with fries and a salad. We also had the pasta with curry sauce and prawns. Very friendly and fast service.

Avec tout juste cinq plats au tableau, le Jour de Fête joue la carte de la simplicité. La variété…read moreest cependant au rendez-vous avec le choix entre grillade de viande, plat de poisson, végétarien, pâtes ou plat de saison. Les récidivistes seront ravis d'apprendre que le menu change chaque semaine. Au niveau de l'exécution, c'est parfait. Le poisson est de la première fraîcheur, les légumes alternent brillamment le moelleux et le croquant, et l'assaisonnement est goûteux et subtil. C'est simple, et c'est délicieux. La formule antipasti/buffet est plus classique mais agréable et constitue une bonne entrée en matière, avec une mention spéciale pour le pain de viande maison très savoureux. Le service est très aimable et l'ambiance cantine sixties colorée est réussie, même si cela manque un peu de chaleur pour un dîner à deux. Une excellente adresse, à essayer.

Where to start! 6 months after our trip to Europe, visiting 3 different countries, we are still…read moretalking about our dinner at Jour. It came recommended by the server at Rachel Bagel around the corner, otherwise we would have never known to try it. The menu was small and luckily my boyfriend was feeling adventurous, otherwise I think he may have been intimidated by the selections. We stayed, and we were blown away. The service was very friendly and every dish was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. We joke that we will come back to Brussels just to have dinner there again. Delicious!!!

Friendly owner, great service (appreciate this in Belgium!), and really delicious food!!!read more

I stopped by De Arme Duivel for dinner recently and tried their Stoofvlees (Flemish Stew). Similar…read moreto other places, the stew had nice chunks of beef and was flavourful and thick/hearty. What stood out the most was the Chicory salad as it was refreshing and made it less greasy (as it was slightly bitter) throughout the meal. Overall, I'd give it 8.5/10

The beef stew is AWESOME. The shrimp croquette is deliciously soft on the inside and crispy on the…read moreoutside. And the healthy portion of French fries tops everything off nicely. I also had a draft beer, which was tasty as well. The staff is friendly and attentive. And if you're lucky enough, you can choose between sitting indoor or outdoors- either way this restaurant has a great ambiance to match the food!

Why 5 stars? Because this was the biggest and coolest chocolate shop I've ever seen…read more --- --- --- The touristy area of Brussels has to have the most chocolate shops per capita in the world. It's comical to walk up and down the streets and count how many chocolate shops there are. I have no idea how any of them stay in business because there has to be more than 100 within a square mile. Imagine walking down a block in your city and you see 3 Wendy's, 2 Hardee's, 5 McDonald's, 4 Burger King's, 2 Sonic's, 5 Jack-in-the Box's, 4 Whataburger's and 3 In-N-Out's. How do any of them make a substantial amount of money when they all just canibalize each other? Chocolate shops in Brussles will forever remain a mystery for the rest of my life. But while most of these shops looked like 98% clones of each other, Le Belgique Gourmande stood out. It almost looked like a toy store from the outside, so after walking past it a couple times earlier in the day, we decided to head in and check it out. I turned into an adult in a candy store in here! It was actually really difficult to narrow down what to get, because everything seemed so appealing. We were also battling the fact that this was our last day of a long journey in Europe and we wanted to make sure we didn't have too much to take home that our suitcases would be full. Everything we ultimately did decide to take home ranged from good to great. My mom loved her souvenirs as well. I definitely recommend making it a point to stop in this shop above all others - I can't believe it still only has one review!

I bought 2 tins of chocolates in this store a week and a half ago. After I flew home the next day,…read moreI opened the tins and was horrified. The chocolates were completely infested with maggots, crawling in and out of them! There was no plastic covering to protect the chocolates and without the single ribbon around the outside, the tins barely stayed shut. I tried contacting the company since everything had to be thrown away immediately, and they haven't responded. Don't waste your time or money at this unsanitary place.

We were looking for a restaurant that serves Belgian food. We found C'est Bon C'est Belge on Yelp…read more C'est Bon C'est Beige is housed in the same building as (the now closed) oldest bar in Bruxelles. We ordered a plate with samples of 4 dishes: Flemish Beef stew, Meatballs with tomato sauce, Chicken with pastry and a delicious mashed potato with spinach and bacon. We also enjoyed meatballs served on a sauce made with apples and raisins. Food was delicious! Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

The only problem with leaving a five star review is that it encourages others to go and get in line…read moreahead of us! ;) Ok, ok, ok kidding aside PLEASE visit this establishment. Quaint inside with limited seating and ALWAYS busy with a wait, it's easy to understand why. Simple, yet glorious dishes await your palate. We enjoyed our Carbonnade and practically liked our plates clean which would have been embarrassing for sure but worth it. Three cheers to the chef who can transform ingredients in to a plate with singing about!

A place with a bit of a quirky edge. The name means Grandmother in Flemish and there are dozens and…read moredozens of photos of Grandmother photos on the wall. Apparently they are supplied by patrons. There seemed to be a good mix of locals and tourists. The menu is straightforward enough. I ordered mussels in a white wine sauce and it was quite the feast. I had the dark beer which is my favorite but they have a really good list. Ed tried the house 'red' beer that turned out to be very fruity, but with a hearty alcohol content. He ordered one thing, veal, but what came out seemed ab entirely different dish, chicken and pork. He enjoyed it so it was OK. He ordered potato croquettes with it and they were good. I thought I might get the ubiquitous fries (frites) but that didn't happen. They did give me a container of mayonnaise which one would assume is for fries, but when I inquired the waiter said it was for the mussels (?!) I guess I had to take his word for it. The portions were good and we left satisfied even with the glitches.

I wanted an authentic beef stew for dinner and thought a place that named themselves after Grandma…read morewould be decent. Service was standard, food came out pretty quickly. I ordered: - Shrimp croquette - there's small shrimps in this. Not small pieces of shrimp, but small shrimps. A bit of a surprise for me. Was OK tasting. - Fries - used to dip in my stew. I will admit maybe this is a ME thing, but the fries I've had here in general have not been stellar. Too potato-y and not crispy enough. - Beef stew - supposed to be the highlight. Flavors were OK, but the meat was just kind of dry and not very tender. After a while the sauce was a bit salty. The portion was good though. Overall OK, just the beef stew wasn't that great for me. It seems I should have ordered the mussels though, as so many other tables ordered it. Next time I will try that instead!