Best Spots in Brussels for The First-Class Explorers
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From the classic Comme chez Soi and Chocolate Workshop and Guided Walking Tour, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 298 reviews
Taste your way across Brussels on this guided chocolate walk, a good fit for couples and culture seekers. You'll sample ten chocolates at selected shops, then finish by making your own chocolate shapes in a hands-on workshop.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 302 reviews
Discover Brussels through its chocolate and beer on a sociable afternoon walk. Visit boutique chocolate makers, settle into neighbourhood bars for Belgian beer, and pick up cheese and fries along the way.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 466 reviews
Discover La Belle Maraîchère, the cosy Brussels seafood address where regulars and anniversary couples both book ahead. Order the mussels in cream or lobster friessca in a homey, attentive dining room.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 153 reviews
Spend a day at Walibi Belgium, the theme park in Wavre with its themed zones and maritime Dock World. Ride the family coaster, try the rafting and cinema attractions, and see how the park changes with the season.
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★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 420 reviews
Settle in at Da Mimmo, a Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Italian that locals and travelling diners both rate highly. Over a two-hour meal, you'll taste creative dishes and the house truffle pasta in a cozy, celebratory dining room.
★ 4.2 · 137 reviews
Browse Haute Antiques 207, a large Brussels antique store split into multiple dealer stands. Wander between styles, from statement furniture to decorative objects, and see whether a distinctive piece catches your eye.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 329 reviews
Cover Brussels' sights and flavours in one outing on this guided food tour from the Grand Place. You'll sample chocolate, sit down to a Belgian lunch with two beers, and finish with a waffle dessert.
★ 5.0 · 43 reviews
Discover Chaga, a dinner restaurant tucked inside a building that also holds a hotel, bistro and bar. Sample refined dishes with smoky barbecue touches and finish with a cocktail upstairs.
★ 4.7 · 397 reviews
Discover Belgian beer styles on a guided tour of taverns around the Grand Place. Compare lambic, abbey and Trappist beers, visit a beer museum and enjoy chocolate tastings along the way.
★ 4.7 · 124 reviews
Explore Brussels on your own terms with this private three-hour walking tour. Your guide takes you through the Grand Place, galleries and Manneken Pis, tailoring the route and pace to your interests.
Brussels · 🍽️ Food
Comme chez Soi
3h
Chocolate Workshop and Guided Walking Tour
La Villa in the Sky
1h15
La Paix
Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant
2h30
Brussels · 🍸 Drinks
Hungry Mary's Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour
3h30
Le Pigeon Noir
La Truffe Noire
2h
Stirwen
La Belle Maraîchère
La bonne chère
Entropy Restaurant
Brugmann Restaurant
Brutes restaurant
Le Chalet de la Forêt
Kamo
Brussels · 🎭 Entertainment
Walibi Belgium Entry Ticket
6h
Le Passage
1h45
Menssa
Racines
Da Mimmo
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Haute Antiques 207
20 min
Eliane
Brussels Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, Waffle, Sightseeing
4h
Chaga Restaurant
Marc's Brussels Beer Tasting Tour
Brussels · 🧭 Tours
Private 3-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
