Discover Brussels’s 200 best spots for a Couples' trip

Grand Place

★ 4.7 · 178,158 reviews

Begin your Brussels trip at the Grand Place, the ornate square at the city's historic core. Slowly turn on the cobbles to take in the guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the gilded rooflines.

La Villa in the Sky

★ 4.7 · 1,552 reviews

Rise to La Villa in the Sky, the Brussels top-floor restaurant reviewers call a celebration worth planning for. Enjoy creative French plates with a wide city view spread out beside your table.

Comme chez Soi

★ 4.7 · 869 reviews

Reserve a table at Comme chez Soi, the Brussels address famous for its art nouveau dining room. Over a long, unhurried meal you'll work through precise French-inspired courses, from lobster to veal sweetbreads, with paired wines.

Stirwen

★ 4.7 · 323 reviews

Reserve a table at Stirwen, the Etterbeek French restaurant reviewers trust for their most special occasions. Settle in for a leisurely tasting-style meal of refined, beautifully plated dishes with service that anticipates your needs.

The Modern Alchemist

★ 4.8 · 360 reviews

Discover The Modern Alchemist, a candlelit cocktail bar in Saint-Gilles with a tight, thoughtful menu. Sip carefully balanced drinks in an intimate room made for slow, unhurried evenings.

Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant

★ 4.5 · 638 reviews

Celebrate at Karen Torosyan's Bozar restaurant, the fine-dining address inside Brussels' arts centre. Work through a tasting menu of fish, beef and a Belgian waffle finish in a refined setting.

Chemistry & Botanic's : Cocktail Bar

★ 4.8 · 1,129 reviews

Discover Chemistry & Botanic's, a Brussels cocktail bar built around infusions and aromas. Sit at the bar, ask the bartenders to talk you through their creations, and sample drinks you will not find elsewhere.

Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

★ 4.5 · 46,333 reviews

Discover the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, a glass-roofed arcade that has welcomed shoppers since 1847. Stroll beneath its arched roof past boutiques, cafés and theatres, admiring the elegant historic architecture at any hour.

Le Pigeon Noir

★ 4.7 · 454 reviews

Discover Le Pigeon Noir, the Uccle brasserie where one-star cooking meets an easygoing room. Work through langoustine ravioli, veal kidneys and a celebrated dessert over a relaxed multi-course meal.

La Truffe Noire

★ 4.4 · 566 reviews

Settle into La Truffe Noire, the wood-panelled Brussels restaurant devoted to truffle cooking. Linger over a set menu with matched wines in a hushed, carpeted room with a courtyard.

La bonne chère

★ 4.9 · 711 reviews

Discover La bonne chère, the Brussels restaurant diners call the best meal of their lives. Take a table for a curated menu, thoughtful wine and attentive service from start to finish.

Kamo

★ 4.6 · 600 reviews

Reserve a seat at Kamo, the Ixelles Japanese restaurant devoted to tasting menus. Sit at the counter and move through the courses with sake over a long, unhurried dinner.

Menssa

★ 4.8 · 176 reviews

Reserve a table at Menssa for a long, unhurried meal in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. Work through a multi-course tasting menu with attentive service and a pairing chosen to match your preferences.

L'Archiduc

★ 4.2 · 1,795 reviews

Step into L'Archiduc, a 1937 art deco cocktail bar hidden on Rue Dansaert. Sink into a banquette with a well-made cocktail and soak up the period interior and late-night energy.

Plumette

★ 4.7 · 447 reviews

Discover Plumette, a small cocktail bar run by a passionate team. Taste carefully crafted drinks, from inventive creations to classics, in a relaxed and stylish setting.

La Paix

★ 4.5 · 287 reviews

Discover La Paix, a Brussels dining room that has been welcoming guests since 1892. Settle into its hushed, elegant setting for a refined menu of Belgian cooking, with wine pairings if you choose.

Entropy Restaurant

★ 4.8 · 751 reviews

Book an evening at Entropy, the Brussels tasting-menu restaurant known for its caring service. Work through creative amuses and carefully plated courses, with a wine flight or non-alcoholic pairing alongside.

Sablon

Stroll the Sablon, Brussels' elegant antiques-and-chocolate district. Browse dealers and chocolatiers around the Grand Sablon, then pause at the Gothic church or the tranquil Petit Sablon garden.

Toone

★ 4.7 · 680 reviews

Duck into Toone, Brussels' beloved traditional puppet theatre. Watch a marionette performance in an intimate old hall, then linger over a beer in the bar among visitors from around the world.

Le Chalet de la Forêt

★ 4.5 · 739 reviews

Escape to Le Chalet de la Forêt, an elegant restaurant hidden among the trees of Uccle. Enjoy chef Pascal Devalkeneer's seasonal cooking in a calm dining room with a garden alongside.

Eliane

★ 5.0 · 73 reviews

Discover Eliane, a Brussels dining room where simple-looking plates hide serious technique. Over about two and a half hours, you'll taste dishes such as smoked sardines and red mullet, served with personal, attentive care.

Racines

★ 4.3 · 556 reviews

Reserve a table at Racines in Ixelles for an Italian evening centred on the signature tasting menu. Pair it with a curated wine selection and taste ingredients sourced from Italy.

Brugmann Restaurant

★ 4.4 · 1,270 reviews

Settle into Brugmann Restaurant for an unhurried evening of fine dining in an elegant room. Work through a multi-course tasting menu and finish with a drink at the cocktail bar or on the terrace.

LA PHARMACIE ANGLAISE

★ 4.2 · 1,627 reviews

Discover La Pharmacie Anglaise, a vintage-styled bar where the decor is as much a draw as the drinks. Browse the creative cocktail list and linger over wine or champagne in its quirky, atmospheric rooms.

Brutes restaurant

★ 4.8 · 504 reviews

Discover Brutes, the Ixelles restaurant where a seasonal vegetarian menu takes centre stage. Work through a six-course dinner of local, organic ingredients, paired with wines chosen to match each dish.

Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

★ 4.5 · 248 reviews

Catch the morning train from Brussels to Bruges for a day in its medieval center. Follow a guide along canals and past the Beguinage, then spend free time on lunch or a canal cruise.

Jardin Van Buuren

★ 4.6 · 16 reviews

Wander the Jardin Van Buuren in Uccle, a private garden turned museum grounds. Explore the rose garden, heart garden and maze, then step inside the 1928 house with its original furniture.

Église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon

★ 4.6 · 5,988 reviews

Step inside Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon, one of Brussels' finest Gothic churches. Walk the nave beneath tall stained glass, peek into the baroque chapels, and follow the QR codes to learn how the church came to be.

Villa Empain

★ 4.5 · 2,349 reviews

Visit Villa Empain, an art deco mansion turned modern art museum. Admire the pool area and architecture, then move through changing exhibitions and the lower-level art deco objects.

Le Passage

★ 4.5 · 421 reviews

Discover Le Passage, a minimalist French restaurant in the leafy Uccle district. Settle in for a refined meal of modern French dishes, with foie gras a recurring favourite among guests.