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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The Wild Lab

Healthy vegetarian breakfast

“The Wild Lab” in Brussels makes perfect vegetarian breakfasts for those lazy mornings…

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Mertens

Jul 9, 2025

Chicago Café

My go-to brunch spot

"Chicago Café" is my favorite brunch spot in Brussels! They offer all-day breakfast & brunch and I recommend coming with friends - the portions are huge!

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Charlotte

Mewis

Jul 8, 2025

Nightshop

Natural Wines in Sainte-Catherine

Standing in front of what looked like an open garage, a busy wine bar like no other was waiting for me. Looking at it, I was mesmerized...

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Jul 6, 2025

Le Conteur

Middle-Eastern Flavors

Dishes come with bold and rich flavors, which blend different cultures and cuisines. Our choices fell on some mezze, including a tasty paprika hummus...

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Jul 6, 2025

Place Sainte-Catherine

Vibrant square in Brussels

"Place Sainte-Catherine" is one of Brussels' most characteristic zones, and although tourists love it, locals love it even more for its versatility!

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Charlotte

Mewis

Jul 4, 2025

Monk Bar

Bar with a surprise in the back

"Monk Bar" Brussels has it all: a very wide selection of beers, cocktails, a nice terrace, live music on Saturdays AND a spaghetti restaurant out back!

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Charlotte

Mewis

Jul 4, 2025

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Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

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Charlotte

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Sarah

Wouter

Emilia

Anna

William

Petra

André

Davy

Renata

Nettah

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Stéphanie

Charlotte

You?

Sarah

Wouter

Emilia

Anna

William

Petra

André

Davy

Renata

Nettah

The Wild Lab

Healthy vegetarian breakfast

William

Mertens

Chicago Café

My go-to brunch spot

Charlotte

Mewis

Nightshop

Natural Wines in Sainte-Catherine

Emilia

D'Ettorres

Le Conteur

Middle-Eastern Flavors

Emilia

D'Ettorres

Place Sainte-Catherine

Vibrant square in Brussels

Charlotte

Mewis

Monk Bar

Bar with a surprise in the back

Charlotte

Mewis

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