(3 Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains in Brussels, Belgium)

La Villette restaurant, opposite lovely St Catherine Church, is as Belgian as it can possibly be. T...he charming old stucco-fronted building is overhung with awnings, while inside the quaint checkered table cloths, rust wood-panelled walls, country chairs, old framed advertising, and chalkboard menu of specials make this a landmark of postcard Belgian-ness. Yes, you will find tourists here, but also savvy locals who understand that La Villette boasts a more imaginative menu, especially of la cuisine á la biére, than most St Catherine’s establishments. Its forty-strong carte of beers is a powerful incentive, too. Try starter of hot brochette of small Belgian sausages served with two jams, Belgian endive and onion, main course of seasonal mussels with escargot sauce or Fleish beef stew with Maredsous beer, and dessert of crème brûlée ‘the Chimay’s way’, unlike any you’ve tried before. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pm Sat 7pm - 11:30pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(6 Rue Charles Hansens in Brussels, Belgium)

Le Troisième Acte in a well turned-out quarter of Brussels near the Palais de Justice, has establish...ed itself in almost no time as one fine eating destination. The reason? We’d put our money on dynamic, inventive chef Christophe Mathieu and Didier Waldbilig, your guide to the superb wine list. The design of the restaurant is a classic mix of relaxed and smart, with exposed brick walls, wooden floors and banquettes, original art work, lovely pools of light. The menu features excellent sourcing, like beef direct from Argentina, enhanced by Mathieu’s deft hand with spices and fresh herbs. Dishes include salads, pastas, casolettes, and creations like half-cooked tuna with aubergine caviar ravioli, white truffle oil, rocket and tomato coulis, or chicken supreme speculoos. Recommended for work and romance, too. A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of 10€ per person will be charged for individua cancellation within 3 days or for a no show, 35€ pp if a large group On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 11pm Sat 7pm - 11pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(13 Rue de Notre Seigneur in Brussels, Belgium)

Les Petits Oignons in the historic Marolles quarter of Brussels is a warm, welcoming restaurant set ...in a decidedly pretty 17th century townhouse. Now filled with colourful artwork and divided into the main dining room, the lively mezzanine with its open fireplace and witty lighting fixtures, and the oasis-like candlelit garden, Les Petits Oignons is known for the freshness and quality of its French food. The menu is purposefully small and select, to keep a beady eye on standards and to honour the produce of the seasons. It changes often, too. Dishes may include starter of foie gras two ways, with apples and ‘nature’, main course of pan-sauteed anglerfish with cider vinegar, and dessert (order at the start of your meal) of the restaurant’s own profiteroles with caramelised custard. You can tell the wine buyer has roamed the globe, but left his heart in France. Excellent attention to detail and service. Several spaces are available for group dining with special menus for numbers from 10 to 80. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm Sat : only open for group from 20 people Sun closed all day [moreless]

(42 Rue au Beurre in Brussels, Belgium)

Named for Brussels’ premier tourist attraction, Manneken café is also a major stop for travelers to ...the Ilot Sacre preserved historic district. Set near the Grand Place, Manneken offers a warm typically Brussels welcome, with cranberry coloured walls, glazed tiles, crackling open fireplace, scrubbed wooden floors and tables, charmingly mismatched chairs, chandeliers, and a cosy mezzanine level. The menu features dishes like starter of pan-fried prawns in garlic butter, main course of grilled beef entrecote with aubergine tomato, and crème brulee. Classic Brussels dishes like mussels, waterzooi with chicken, and waffles are here too, and, as it’s open daily from 10 am, it’s an excellent choice for meeting friends any time of day. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10am - 12am [moreless]

(5 Rue Eugène Cattoir in Brussels, Belgium)

Millésime restaurant in the grand, elegant Ixelles quarter of Brussels would look right at home in d...owntown Manhattan. This loft-like space set on three floors is very smart, with white or exposed brick walls, swooping curves, leather seating, shiny ducting, bold artwork, and a glimpse of the kitchen as you enter. Some people believe that Millésime serves the best French food in Brussels. Intriguing thought. A vibrant crowd fills the place, eating dishes like beef carpaccio stuffed with pine nuts and foie gras, main course of grilled lobster with steamed veg and lobster sauced with cayenne, and dessert of jasmine flower crème brûlée. The international wine list is mainly French, to match the food. An impressive, elegant party up to 120 would enjoy exclusive hire of all of Millésime. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Millésime is only 15 min by taxi from the airport. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm Sat 7pm - 10:30pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(164 Rue du Midi in Brussels, Belgium)

Resource restaurant is a Brussels centre of Slow Food. This elegant restaurant is the offspring of ...award-winning chef Christian Baby Yumbi and his wife and partner, the multilingual Sarah Alewaters. A short stroll from the Grand Place and Manneken Pis, this shop-front eaterie is decorated with taste and restraint – exposed brick or cream-coloured walls, chocolate leather chairs and banquettes, glowing white table linen, muted modern art, a terrace for warm weather, a dash of scarlet here and there. Re-Source is a restaurant with a philosophy, to propagate modernity in a cuisine that respects tradition. The Congolese Yumbi, who trained in some of Paris’s starriest kitchens, has created an urbane, innovative style of cooking. The emphasis is on fresh fish and veg, and dishes may include starter of Breton langoustines in two preparations, roasted in the shell and in cannelloni, main course of planked mackerel with artichoke mayonnaise and garlic powder, and dessert of classic tarte fine au citron. Expect a degustation of fresh seasonal veg and an entremet ‘of the moment’. A slow food menu changes daily according to the season, market and mood of the chef. The wine list is weighted toward ‘natural’ wines. Small private parties up to 35 can enjoy memorable meals here. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue- Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 10pm Sat 7pm - 10pm Sun - Mon : closed all day [moreless]

(39 Rue du Pépin in Brussels, Belgium)

Resto.Bar restaurant and bar in Brussels Upper Town close to the Palais de Justice has inspired grea...t word-of-mouth since its opening. Originality is the word here. The bright, breezy very stylish modern décor invites a certain in-the-know crowd. There is exposed brick, chocolate leather, pale marshmallow walls, striking original art, and soft pink candles – modern, yes, but at the crossroads of several styles. As is the international fusion menu. All dishes are a treat for the eye, uniquely served in straight-sided glass dishes, rather like small trifle dishes. They call it a ‘naked feast’ and it does encourage grazing across several continental cuisines. You might try a ‘fraicheur’ of arugula with parmesan croquant, pasta of gnocchi Nobu style or Tuscan penne, ‘inedit’ with mysterious names like Le Wallaby Royal or unmysterious ones like tuna burger, and ‘after’ of moelleux of chocolate à la chlorphylle. The wine list is just as omni-global as the cuisine and the bar drinks look splendid in the clear glasses. Groups up to 50 are welcome here. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via Toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of €20 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 3 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 1am Sat 7pm - 1am Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(25 Rue de la Régence in Brussels, Belgium)

Sister Act restaurant in the Sablon quarter of Brussels, neatly set between the Palais de Justice an...d the Place Royale, is the creation of some passionate amateurs who wanted to make a contemporary restaurant to their own taste and esthetic vision. It worked. Beautifully retrofitted into a 19th century building, Sister Act covers two spacious and comfortable stories, flooded with light and urban ambience in the day and full of cosy lounge ambience at night. The smart décor is themed in tones of paprika. Downstairs, an open fireplace beckons while upstairs the beckoning is the work of club armchairs – the two are linked by a stunning staircase. The cuisine is epicurian, seasonal and cosmopolitan. Menus divide into classics, seasonal, and changing menus. Dishes include starter of red tuna tartare, main of American minute steak with frites, and dessert of crème brûlée. The passionate amateur success also applies to the big international wine list. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 11pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(20 Rue de la Samaritaine in Brussels, Belgium)

Soul is a unique restaurant near Brussels’ Sablon, the brainchild of two expat Finnish sisters dedic...ated to creating meals that heal. Seriously. Almost everything at this comfortable, stylish restaurant is organic and you’ll not find any butter or refined sugar. What you will find are mood menus, like the Happy Menu or the Cleansing Menu, as well as set menus and weekly specials, and dishes specified for purposes like curing migraine. You’ll also find organic beers, wines, champagne and juices. Dishes include starter of mussels and lentils with garlic and white wine, main course of chilli beef noodles, and dessert of carrot cake. The dining room features typical Belgian décor, with wooden wainscoting, ochre walls, wooden seating and tables, and food-themed prints on the walls. Groups up to 35 can take it over and enjoy the food, then adjourn to dance it off at Havana. Good food, no guilt. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Wed - Sun 7pm - 10pm Mon - Tue: closed all day [moreless]