The Best Local Restaurants in Brussels

Explore the best local restaurants in Brussels. From Belgian vol-au-vent to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy classic Belgian dishes at La Boule d'Oro or try LA-style smashed burgers at Rambo. For Italian cuisine lovers, Chicago Trattoria is the place to be. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Brussels.

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Brunch and small plates to share

A simple but still refined style characterizes this café, which at night becomes a warm wine bar with small plates to share.

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Jun 22, 2025

Caleo Café

A "Warm" Brunch in Saint-Boniface

With a cozy interior and a pleasant scent of toasted coffee beans, Caleo offers different options for brunch, from viennoiseries to delicious pancakes.

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Jun 20, 2025

Le Fabiola

Wine bar de quartier

With an extravagant vintage decore, the bar takes its name from Queen Fabiola, a Spanish noblewoman who was a very beloved Queen consort of the Belgians.

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Emilia

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Jun 20, 2025

Yamayu Santatsu

A Japanese corner

If you come with a group, I suggest taking the “Moriawase” (Japanese for “assortment”), a larger plate that is easier to share and to try different things.

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Jun 20, 2025

Nenu

Vietnamese with a twist

The name Nenu comes from the Vietnamese concept of “an nhau”, a style of drinking and eating culture, sharing small and large plates with friends & family.

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Jun 20, 2025

Kafei

Asian Brunch

The stars of the menu are the homemade fluffy pancakes - an explosion of flavors, which come in different flavors, including a tiramisu and matcha version.

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Jun 20, 2025

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