Best spots in Ixelles
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From the classic Les Brassins and Frit Flagey, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 1,764 reviews
Settle into Les Brassins, an Ixelles brasserie that keeps visitors coming back. Dig into a pot of white-wine mussels with fries and a warming bowl of soup in a classic Belgian setting.
★ 4.3 · 2,303 reviews
Join the queue at Frit Flagey, Ixelles' much-loved fry shop near Place Flagey. Grab a cone of crisp Belgian fries with fried cheese or satay skewers and eat them in the lively neighbourhood.
★ 4.2 · 628 reviews
Settle into Batch, an Ixelles restaurant that runs from morning coffee to late-night drinks. Order seasonal small plates such as the sardine starter, then finish with chocolate mousse or lemon tart.
★ 4.2 · 758 reviews
Wander the Marché de la Place du Châtelain, Ixelles' friendly Wednesday market. Graze on hot food stalls and pick up fresh produce, bread, cheese and charcuterie from the local vendors.
★ 4.0 · 5,327 reviews
Discover Café Belga, the buzzing cafe-bar inside Flagey's art deco building. Grab a terrace seat for a drink in the day, then stay as the DJs take over in the evening.
★ 4.0 · 845 reviews
Try Mondday, the Ixelles coffee shop everyone seems to have on their list. Queue for a table, then dig into fluffy pancakes and a pistachio cappuccino in its trendy interior.
★ 4.6 · 920 reviews
Discover Le Tournant, an Ixelles French restaurant where Chef Denis cooks for comfort and clarity of flavour. Order the lamb with figs, finish with sorbet, and let the sommelier choose your wine.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 2,147 reviews
Step through the walls of Parc Tenbosch, a tucked-away green retreat in Ixelles. Follow its hilly paths past mature trees and flower beds, then settle on a bench with a book or a coffee.
★ 4.4 · 167 reviews
Step into Flagey, the lively Ixelles square where locals gather around the ponds. Browse the market stalls, then grab a coffee on a terrace and stroll the water's edge.
★ 4.3 · 1,229 reviews
Pull up a seat at Chez Franz, an Ixelles pub with exposed brick and a long drinks list. Order the English breakfast or a plate of pub classics, then stay on for an evening drink.
★ 4.3 · 1,017 reviews
Step into Mission Masala's Bombay BBQ in Ixelles for an informal Indian dinner with a friendly welcome. Share plates or try the tasting menu in a relaxed, buzzing room.
★ 4.4 · 287 reviews
Discover AMEN, an Ixelles table where the wine list is as much a draw as the plates. Order from the short à la carte menu, try the pulpo starter and follow the sommelier's pairings.
★ 4.4 · 475 reviews
Spend an evening at Kamoun, the Ixelles Syrian and Lebanese restaurant with a welcoming crew. Share halloumi tacos, smoked aubergine, hummus and lamb at an easy pace.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 4,282 reviews
Step into Escape Rush in Ixelles, home to richly designed escape rooms like Tokyo Lab and Submarine. Work through puzzles in atmospheric sets alongside your team and race to finish before time expires.
★ 4.2 · 524 reviews
Spend a slow hour at Lulu Home Interior & Café in Ixelles, a homeware store with a café attached. Browse the furniture and decor, then sit down with a coffee and a slice of cake.
★ 4.7 · 144 reviews
Discover Kartouche, the Ixelles hidden gem locals and wine lovers quietly recommend. Settle in for a short, changing menu and well-explained wines in an intimate dining room made for two.
★ 4.7 · 748 reviews
Step into Osteria Bolognese in Ixelles for a taste of Bologna in Brussels. Sit down in a warm, lively room and work through hearty Italian dishes served with a cheerful welcome.
★ 4.3 · 454 reviews
Settle in at ONO Brunch & Coffee for a lively Ixelles brunch. Order poached eggs with salmon, pair them with a kombucha or good coffee, and enjoy the friendly buzz of the room.
★ 4.5 · 1,246 reviews
Discover L'Amère à Boire, a neighbourly beer bar in Ixelles pouring local Brussels brews. Taste your way through a dozen taps and a long bottle list with help from the patient bartenders.
★ 4.5 · 248 reviews
Slip into REBEL, a pocket-sized wine bar in Ixelles with a friendly, easygoing vibe. Order a glass or two from the list and linger into the late evening.
Brussels · 🍽️ Food
Les Brassins
1h15
Frit Flagey
20 min
Brussels · 🥐 Breakfast
BATCH
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Marché de la Place du Châtelain
1h
Brussels · 🍸 Drinks
Café Belga
1h30
Mondday
45 min
Le Tournant
Kamo
2h30
Brutes restaurant
Brussels · 🌳 Nature
Parc Tenbosch
30 min
Brussels · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Flagey
Chez Franz
Mission Masala's Bombay BBQ
AMEN
Kamoun
Racines
Brussels · 🎭 Entertainment
Escape Rush
Lulu Home Interior & Café - Ixelles
Kartouche
Osteria Bolognese
ONO Brunch & Coffee
L'Amère à Boire
REBEL
