Discover Saint-Gilles’s 14 best spots for your trip in Brussels

ANJU

★ 4.6 · 1,964 reviews

Step into ANJU, the Saint-Gilles Korean restaurant that earned a place in the Michelin guide. Share contrasting flavours, from a starter to the much-praised duck, in a polished and busy dining room.

Fernand Obb Delicatessen Saint-Gilles

★ 4.5 · 1,163 reviews

Pull up a seat at Fernand Obb Delicatessen, Saint-Gilles' popular deli with art-covered walls. Order the shrimp croquettes, then add a burger and waffle fries, before wandering the neighbourhood's streets.

Atelier Noé

★ 4.9 · 89 reviews

Drop into Atelier Noé, a charming Saint-Gilles café where the staff are as praised as the coffee. Pair a coffee with a homemade scone and coffee butter, or settle in with a laptop for a quiet hour.

Rascal’s cafe

★ 4.4 · 221 reviews

Start the day at Rascal's Café in Saint-Gilles with a full English given a lighter Brussels twist. Dig into crisp hash browns and a proper coffee in a casual, local setting.

Parvis de Saint-Gilles

Settle onto the Parvis de Saint-Gilles, the sociable square at the heart of its namesake neighbourhood. Grab a terrace seat, watch local life pass, then wander nearby streets of Art Nouveau townhouses.

Parc Pierre Paulus

★ 4.2 · 148 reviews

Slip into Parc Pierre Paulus, a small hillside park in the heart of Saint-Gilles. Climb its gentle slope, find a bench or a patch of grass, and enjoy a quiet picnic away from the street.

Fight Club

★ 4.5 · 229 reviews

Drop into Fight Club, Saint-Gilles' New York-style pizza joint. Grab a table if you can, order one of the daily specials, and pair it with a drink in a friendly, informal room.

Municipality of Saint-Gilles

★ 4.0 · 347 reviews

Detour to the Municipality of Saint-Gilles, a town hall with architecture that surprises even longtime residents. Walk around the building, take in its facade, and enjoy this less-visited commune.

Le Dillens

★ 4.1 · 1,415 reviews

Pull up a chair at Le Dillens, a Saint-Gilles bistro that locals fill from early morning on. Order a well-priced breakfast and soak up the easy, Parisian-style atmosphere indoors or under the tree.

Nénu

★ 4.6 · 651 reviews

Pull up a seat at Nénu in Saint-Gilles for a sharing-style Vietnamese meal with creative twists. Order several plates for the table and taste local flavours reworked with care.

Aegidium

★ 4.6 · 47 reviews

Seek out Aegidium, a hidden theatre in Saint-Gilles that rewards the curious. Look for its exterior and, if you time it with a restoration open day, glimpse the decorated interior inside.

Paradis Superstore

★ 4.6 · 32 reviews

Discover Paradis Superstore in Saint-Gilles, a nightclub-styled shop for art books, records and Japanese toys. Flip through rare books and fashion pieces in a space with a distinct 90s rave spirit.

Churrasqueira Portugalia

★ 4.4 · 469 reviews

Step into Churrasqueira Portugalia, Saint-Gilles' lively Portuguese grill. Share charcoal-grilled meat and a glass of wine in a noisy, cheerful room that feels closer to Lisbon than Brussels.

Chana falafel homemade

★ 4.0 · 184 reviews

Stop by Chana, a casual Saint-Gilles falafel spot for a no-fuss lunch or dinner. Fill a pita with falafel or share a platter in an easygoing room.