(50 Earlham Street, Covent Garden in London, United Kingdom)

toptable Dining Awards 2007 - Runner-up: Best Cheap Eats category Crossing a metal gangplank above a... steaming open plan kitchen into the world of Belgo Centraal, and seeing its waiters decked out in monk’s habits, is a real treat for the senses. It’s a subterranean den of delights, and right in the heart of Covent Garden. The vibe is informal with the long refectory style tables and the food hearty. There may be a 2 hour turn time around on tables during busy periods Please be aware that all bookings of 11 or more people will only be offered a choice of 2 set menus, rather than a full a la carte.In the evening tables are available at 6pm, 7:30pm, 8pm and 10pm.Walk in custom only on Sundays. Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 11:30pmFr i - Sat: 12pm - 12amSun: Walk in custom only Good Belgian beer is something you’ll find plenty of here - there are around 100 varieties. [moreless]

(72 Chalk Farm Road, Chalk Farm in London, United Kingdom)

The original Belgo situated just along the road from the Camden Stables Market has been going strong... for ten years much to the delight of locals and visitors alike. It is the mixture of the relaxed decor, excellent seafood and enormous choice of beer that keeps them flocking in! Specials all year round (like the 'Psycho Kilo' and the 'Beat the Clock')make this lively, relaxed restaurant particularly fun... What's Cooking? Delicious Beligian food!! Moules Bisque& Frites - new season mussels steamed with a rich shellfish sauce flavoured with brandy and tarragon... Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 11pmSat 12 - 11:30pmSun 12pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(241 Hampton Road in Twickenham, United Kingdom)

Brouge is the modern bistro at the back of the Old Goat Pub in Twickenham. Attractively airy and sma...rtly kitted out, it’s often busy with locals in-the-know. No doubt the generous portions of good Belgian food are a draw, particularly the large pots of mussels served either mariniere, thai, or chilli WitBier style. At Brouge, you can expect a variety of fresh meats cooked in full-flavoured Belgian beers, award-winning sausages and mash, and a fine house burger. The Belgian beer menu can be matched to the food, much like wine. Check the board for daily specials, including catch of the day. There’s a traditional hangover-busting carvery lunch on Sundays. Please note this restaurant has 2 sittings for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm - 9pm and 9:15pm onwards.They also have 2 sittings for Sunday lunch: 12:45pm/1pm and 2:45pm/3pm. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 12pm - 10:30pmFri & Sat: 12pm - 5pm & 7pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 9:30pm Live jazz on Saturdays and a Carvery menu is run on Sunday's [moreless]

(1 Place du Jardin aux Fleurs in Brussels, Belgium)

In ‘t Spinnekopke restaurant near the old fish market on the Square Bloemenhof is one of Brussels’ a...uthentic dining experiences. Set in a large old stagecoach inn dating from the 18th century, In t’Spinnekopke offers real Belgian dining and drinking in a warm, brasserie setting. The cosy wooden paneling, the white table linens, the sloping tiled floors, the antique advertising posters, the walls the colour of real ale, the menus in dialect, all conspire to make you believe you’ve discovered ‘real’ Brussels. In ‘t Spinnekopke – it means ‘in the spider’s head’ – is prized by beer-lovers the world over for the size and quality of its beer cellar. Enormous menu includes creations of chef Jean Rodriguez, mostly involving beer. Choose from half a dozen sauces for your steak, thirteen different preparations of mussels, and twenty different desserts, among other dishes. Do try classic Belgian dishes like waterzooi or stoemp mi sossisse. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. The terrace can only be booked up to 7pm. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11am - 11pm Fri - 11am - 12am Sat 6pm - 12amSunday: Closed all day [moreless]

(88 Herengracht in Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Restaurant Lieve in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district is something new and different. The modern space, ...with its soaring ceilings, contrasts nicely with more historic buildings nearby. And behind the contemporary frontage wait three different dining experiences – they’ll explain it over a drink in the drawing room. Food and drink are identical in all three, it’s your experience that differs. There is Living Room offering a classic three-course event in a cosy, family-style dining room. The Belgian Baroque is remisicent of the high-living Burgundian dukes, with food served on sharing platters. The Gastronomical ambience is meant for an evening of full enjoyment of the pleasures of the palate. Dishes are served in small starter or tapas sizes with wine pairings recommended. In all three ambiences, you may choose a pocket-easy wine or beer arrangement that includes drinks with your meal. The menu changes seasonally incorporating classic and modern Dutch dishes and include, for instance, starter of terrine of veal, onions and potatoes with piccallily, main course of tuna steak with poppy seeds and star anis balsamic vinegar gravy, and dessert of tarragon bavarois with marinated fruit and raspberry beer. Groups up to 54 are very welcome indeed. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Sun - Thu 5:30pm - 10pm Fri - Sat 5:30pm - 10:30pm [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]