Le Fabiola Brussels

Wine bar de quartier

Emilia from Brussels

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"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."

Rue Lesbroussart is definitely one of the most hype streets in the vibrant area of Ixelles in Brussels. It becomes quite packed during the apero hour. When looking for a place to wind down and have a nice glass of wine (and some delicious tapas) I would recommend “Le Fabiola”. With an extravagant vintage decore, the bar takes its name from Queen Fabiola, a Spanish noblewoman who later became a very beloved Queen consort of the Belgians. Near the entrance, some wooden tables and chairs wait for you. However, the hidden gem remains the back side of the bar that, with its relaxing atmosphere will let you wind down and ready to explore the menu.

As the woman who inspired the name of this place, the bar offers an interesting choice of Spanish wines, which can be better enjoyed with tapas on the side. The mix of charcuterie and cheeses platter, and the Burrata with tomato sauce and noisette are definitely worth trying: be ready to dip your bread in the sauce!

If not a wine lover, beers, cocktails, and softs are also available. Recommended for an intimate apero with some good friends and people you love sharing food with (no Joey Tribbiani allowed!).

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I'm Emilia, I'm Italian and I have been living in Brussels since 2018. I'm a food enthusiast who loves discovering new spots, as well as experimenting with different cuisines by cooking for friends and family. Why Brussels? Brussels is a unique city, a multinational crossroads that brings together people from all over the world and with different cultures. One of the things I love about Brussels is the chance to try food from so many different cuisines. You can never really get bored here!

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