Ixelles

Upscale Ixelles, or Elsene, centers on broad, leafy Avenue Louise, lined with exclusive boutiques and chic restaurants. It's also known for the art nouveau buildings that dot the area. The Museum of Ixelles exhibits belle époque posters, while the art deco Flagey cultural center, overlooking Ixelles Ponds, hosts classical and jazz concerts. The huge Bois de la Cambre park features lawns, lakes and forests.
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Top places to visit

1Ixelles Ponds

4.4
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Water
Nice pair of ponds in the middle of an urban City. Has done nice view points and benches to sit around the pond. Can watch the fountains and ducks/swans. Great place for joggers to go around the pond and also for people to walk their dogs.
Kaushik Rajagopalan — Google review
The almost 'trademark' lakes of Ixelles, close to Flagey. A walk-around is an absolute must. While strolling please do admire the fascinating architecture of the houses next to the lakes. My only negative comment is I wish they had more benches.
Daniel Portik — Google review
good place for jogging and enjoy the sunshine
Straw berry — Google review
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Mihai G — Google review
(Translated by Google) A nice watering hole in Ixelles which passes through the beautiful 'French' districts and forms the junction between the student district and Place Flagey, the lively heart of the town. The two ponds are well maintained and their edges are crowded as soon as the sun is out! (Original) Un chouette point d'eau a Ixelles qui passe par les beaux-quartiers 'français' et fait la jonction entre le quartier estudiantin et la place Flagey, cœur vivant de la commune. Les deux étangs sont biens entretenus et ses bords sont bondés dès qu'il y a soleil!
greg — Google review
(Translated by Google) 2 ponds in the heart of the city of Brussels. Located near Avenue Louise. Ducks give a picturesque side. Beautiful trees line the sides of the 2 ponds. Possibility of taking a leisurely stroll around the 2 ponds. On Saturdays, the market takes place near the ponds. (Original) 2 étangs en pleine ville de Bruxelles.Situés prés de l'avenue Louise.Des canards donnent un côté pittoresque.De beaux arbres bordent les côtés des 2 étangs.Possibilté de se promener tranquillement sur les abords des 2 étangs.Le samedi,le marché se déroule prés des étangs.
ismail ozsoy — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice place to take a short break on a bench and watch the ducks swim in the pond (Original) Endroit agréable pour faire une petite pause sur un banc et regarder les canards nager dans l'étang
Nathalie T — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful is the correct word for this place. (Original) Belo é a palavra correta para este lugar.
Aline Moreira — Google review
1050 Ixelles, Belgium

2Bois de la Cambre

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Park
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
The natural green space of the Bois de la Cambre is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With plenty of trees and a small artificial lake, it's perfect for biking, jogging, playing sports, or just relaxing. The park is connected to the city by Avenue Louise so you can easily access it from all over Brussels.
Wonderful park to visit. Has open spaces surrounding a nice lake. In spring you can also enjoy pedal boats (10 euros for 30 minutes). You can also find nice cycle tracks for biking.
Anupama K Xavier — Google review
Lovely little grove in the hearth of Brussels. I love to take a walk there in all seasons. There’re couple of bars and restaurants there, so you can easily spent a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Deniz Kural Vagabond — Google review
Beautiful green space in the heart of Brussels. Great for running and cycling. In the centre one can find the Chalet Robinson where they offer a great brunch or dining experience. That place is truly fantastic and only accessible via tiny ferry. There's also a nice playground not far and overall it has a chill atmosphere.
Nils Drechsel — Google review
Brilliant place to walk the dog. Wild and unkempt bits in between a network of neat pathways. Just next to the city. Loads of dogs to romp with (Mikey not me). Cafe’s & bars every so often. Can be muddy in places so wear stout shoes or boots. Well signposted and plenty of paid parking. And I spotted what looked like a chipmunk!
Emma Voysey — Google review
What an amazing park, it is huge , you can find big spaces to have a picnic , there kids, dogs, families , couples, it is for everyone. There is a kiosk to have snacks, drinks etc and 2 restaurants, 1 with burgers, great but a bit expensive and another one in the forest. There are ping pong tables, routes for running and bikes etc. You can spend all day there, it is so beautiful and you feel out of the city. Also you can commute there with tram so you walk a bit to enter the main park as the cars arrive up to a limited point
Stavroula Kagiamanidou — Google review
Park in center of Brussels, big space for everyone, walking, sport, meet, restaurants, many activities. Safe place for family and kids. Beautiful power green. Love 💕
Tukta Zanga — Google review
Beautiful and large green space in the heart of Brussels. Great for running , skating and cycling or walking. In the centre one can find the Chalet Robinson where they offer a great brunch or dining experience. That place is truly fantastic and only accessible via tiny ferry. You can do boating price 10 euro for family boat for 30 minute. You can plan your picnic entire day- you can bring frisbees, badminton, football or other playing material and can enjoy whole day. There's also a nice playground not far and overall it has a chill atmosphere.
nure SK — Google review
Amazing park, several restaurants, big grass fields and a beautiful small forest, especially during the golden hour.
Tiago Dias — Google review
Relaxing to roam around, sit and enjoy the view.
Priyanka Rani Panda — Google review
My favourite park in Brussels. So so so nice at all times of the year.
Nicholas Belluk — Google review
Best place to visit if you are alone or with your family. Peaceful and natural. Nice lake with birds/ducks. Just sit there, you will find peace. 🙏🏽
Sridhar Kuppurao — Google review
Huge park to explore, lovely for a pet walk. The benches aren't that well maintained sadly, but it's a nice space to connect with nature.
Ilka Marra — Google review
The most enchanting woods in the city of Brussels and the most magical part is how they change colour with each season. You can spot a fox or two if you are lucky and the red squirrels are frequently seen. I have the privilege of talking a walk each morning through this woods.
Shubhajyoti Sengupta — Google review

3Flagey ASBL-VZW

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Live music venue
Sights & Landmarks
The iconic live music venue Flagey ASBL-VZW is located in a big Art Deco building on Flagey Square in Ixelles. It's often cited as one of the best places to goes for Belgian fries and hosts concerts, film screenings, and other events during the pandemic. Always double check their website before attending an event.
Nice culture venue for concerts, cinema and festivals. The famous Cafe Belga on the ground floor is a hub for meeting.
dilek pekdemir — Google review
Well located event and concert building in need of renovation. Diversified offer of events.
Filip De Beule — Google review
Nicely renovated Art Déco icon of Belgian radio, now concert halls. Excellent acoustics.
Nicholas K — Google review
Nice place surrounded by beautiful lake, beer shops, etc. My kid also loves this place. So many people walking running across lake.
sandip kumar — Google review
Fantastic Nl flamenco
Piet Voet — Google review
This place at least on the sunday the 23th of April 2023 has FAMILY vibe. kids everywhere noise everywhere DURING performance is alright but dear management you can sell seats for below certain age in a specific zone. Poor Mozart that his best work performed under such mess!
Saar — Google review
There is a remarkable transformation of this square on the weekends. Usually a nice open space for meeting and greeting, Place Flagey turns into a fresh produce and food market. Wears are beautifully displayed and happy people gather around the temporary tables and enjoy what looks like delicious food. If you are in Brussels over the weekend, visit this square. At the blink of an eye out is all packed away again. Until the next time.
Robyn Mosdell — Google review
Go for the music, not the entourage. Accoustics are good, our music hall looked good, the seats were good enough and they are placed smartly so the view from them was also good. However the catering in the break was lacklustre, the hallways drab. The app that was supposed to inform during the performance did not work, and support silent about that. Go for the music, not the entourage.
Michael Capalbo — Google review
Great venue for concerts with a cinema showing an eclectic programme of films.the venue has wheelchair access.
David Gilroy (crazy3amp) — Google review
The Hamilton de Holanda e Nduduzo Makhathini show at Flagey ASBL was amazing! The sound quality in the show room was top-notch, and both performers were incredibly talented. Highly recommend catching a show here.
ruimino — Google review
Great space for meetings & good food
Ann Canavan — Google review
Enjoy the lakes,the birds even fish if you like and also drink a coffee or a drink in one of the many cafe bar and taste fries from frit flagey
Dimitris Siskopoulos — Google review
Pl. Sainte-Croix, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgiumhttps://www.flagey.be/+32 2 641 10 20

4Saint-Boniface square

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Cultural landmark
The monument, dating from 1926, was placed here due to Woeste’s role in the construction of the church St Boniface, behind it. The woman on the right has lost the palm leaf that she used to hold in her right hand. The lawyer and politician Charles Woeste (1837-1922) played an important role in Belgian politics from 1878 until the First World War. St. Boniface, deemed the “apostle to the Germans,” is regarded as the patron saint of brewers and tailors, as well as of Germany. Boniface often called the apostle of Germany for his role in the Christianization of that country. Boniface’s life ended in martyrdom at the hands of a band of pagan Frisians, who killed him as he was reading the Scriptures to Christian neophytes on Pentecost Sunday.
Robin Irwin — Google review
Nice little square, photo taken from the church.
Oriol Vilaseca — Google review
Laid back and stylish at the same time and with a good sample of restaurants.
Miguel Araujo — Google review
A really lovely little square in Brussels, that has become my favourite spot in the city. It has plenty of nice restaurants and cafés and with a nice view of the Gothic church.
André from Rome — Google review
My favourite spot in Brussels. Great pizzas at La Mano, Belgian cuisine and a great variety of beers at l'Ultime Atome and just around the corner from the nice African quarter Matonge, where you can get lovely African food.
Katrine Slot — Google review
Some of the facades (including the church's front) could do with a thorough cleaning but one very nice spot for a nice quick lunch.
Jérôme Conratd — Google review
One of my favourite squares in the middle of Matonge. Charming, French feel. Beautiful church, and a great restos. Buzz in the air
Adam M — Google review
Lovely area to just chill & ppl watch. We ate at Savage & tried some very unique dishes.
Mimi Benfield — Google review
Rue Francart 14, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium

5Abbaye de la Cambre

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Abbey
Sights & Landmarks
The Abbaye de la Cambre is a beautiful and well-preserved Cistercian abbey in a great park. It is a popular location for visual artists, and in summertime there is a nice little garden where you can relax.
Nice and clean park with beautiful abbey buildings.
Barnabás Cseh — Google review
This Abbey that’s now used as a school has beautiful grounds but sections of the buildings look abandoned. The privet hedges on the other hand are maintained with amazing precision forming perfect cubes. The interior of the Abbey itself is low key and not over the top with gold. The cloisters are detailed and beautiful.
Graham Short — Google review
It’s a nice complex with a beautiful park, how unfortunate that it’s so full of graffiti - it feels a little desolated
Bruno Van de Voorde — Google review
Very well preserved abbey in a nice park well isolated from the surrounding city! It hosts now a famous visual art school. In summertime there is a nice "guinguette" there.
Laurent Derijck — Google review
I ❤️ here. All seasons are beautiful, clean, calm, if you love morning walk, reading, or just sitting and listening the birds chirping to keep your mind relax try to be here. Sometimes, I love to walk around and learning flowers, plants very interesting. Especially in the morning so cool.
Tukta Zanga — Google review
It’s like an oasis in the city. Beautiful, quiet park.
Kacper Kwapisz — Google review
Beautiful and romantic place to be visit. 🤩
Morgen — Google review
Beautiful place, very peaceful. I love to go there for a walk. I went just yesterday, and had the chance to see a jay!
Adèlanne Hidalgo — Google review
Nice park, and really nice abbaye, probably not know enough around Brussels
Andrea Napolitano — Google review
Very nice park/domain! Also went into the church which was super charming and relaxing!
Inne Michielsen — Google review
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Top places to eat

1Humus x Hortense

4.4
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Fine dining restaurant
Humus x Hortense, an acclaimed fine dining establishment in Brussels, has recently been recognized for its exceptional cuisine and sustainable vision. The restaurant's talented chefs, such as Nicolas Decloedt and Rene Mathieu, create innovative vegetarian dishes using fresh produce from their own vegetable gardens. The upscale yet reasonably priced venue offers a harmonious experience with thoughtfully paired food and original cocktails crafted by mixologist Matthieu Chaumont.
Most of the food was really really delicious. It was all beautifully presented. The highlight for me throughout was the sauces. There was a pumpkin gnocci served with the most amazing bubbly white wine sauce, a brilliant burnt leek deep sauce, and an asian broth that was one of the nicest I've ever had. I loved the carrot stuffed with apricot mousse, and the apple cigar dish at the end was really exciting. The beetroot dessert was a bit of a let down for me. There was a delicious mushroom tofu dish, but I wasn't keen on the accompanying mushroom cabbage dish. The cocktails were great. The wine and beer pairings were not for me. Don't think my taste buds are refined enough to identify 19 lambic flavours! Like another diner who posted recently, I did find a tiny caterpillar in my cabbage. Certainly didn't spoil my enjoyment of the food, it just shows that the food is fresh, no biggie, and the staff did apologise and carefully transported the little creature to the compost. I booked several weeks ago as a solo diner, so initially I was really disappointed to be sat at the bar, and almost left. It wasn't the most comfortable seat and I did felt feel I was getting in the way a bit, but the staff were very welcoming and friendly and did their best to make me comfortable on their busy night, so in the end it worked out fine, and interesting to get a genuine insight into the workings of a commercial kitchen. I definitely recommend this venue, the chef and staff, and overall had a great meal.
Meg Thomas — Google review
I went for a lunch on a Saturday, we celebrated my partner's bday. The owners prepared a little happy bday desert, which was really thoughtful of them. All in all, I think the food is worth the experience for the whole sustainable approach. The menu is entirely vegan, it is tasteful and is presented in a colourful way. The service was very friendly and thoughtful as said earlier. The real minus for me were the non-alcoholic beverages, which all tasted like vinegar. They were supposed to be infused with certain ingredients, herbs, etc. But all I could taste was vinegar. I do recommend it if you want to have a nice vegan experience, but i would avoid the non alcoholic drinks.
Nhu Tram — Google review
Venturing into Humus x Hortense, I was introduced to an entirely new realm of vegan fine dining, and the experience was nothing short of astounding. As Belgium’s first of its kind, the restaurant presents a culinary adventure that is profoundly innovative and deeply rooted in an ethical and plant-based lifestyle. The genius of Chef Nicolas Decloedt is evident in every dish. Trained in the renowned culinary institute Ter Duinen, his commitment to a plant-based lifestyle and botanical research shines through the exquisite, artful presentations on the plate. Each dish is a testament to his 25 years of ethical cooking, transforming seasonal ingredients into sublime creations. The meal began with a local Belgian organic gin, setting the tone for the culinary journey ahead. The amuse-bouche intrigued and delighted, followed by an array of meticulously crafted courses. From the pickled turnip on a delicate crumble to the carrot dish accompanied by a vibrant ginger, apple, and carrot drink, each course was a revelation. The wild or wine mushrooms paired with roasted barley and chicory drink were especially memorable, as was the bread with smoky beetroot ketchup. As the courses progressed, the roasted butternut and butternut gnocchi stood out for their comforting flavors, while the celery/celeriac-based meal demonstrated the power of simplicity and quality ingredients. The ama sake with smoked long black tea provided a rich, deep flavor that perfectly complemented the main course. Desserts were a poetic conclusion to the meal, with poached pear and yellow beetroot with apple sorbet offering a refreshing, sweet end to the gastronomic experience. The accompanying drinks, especially the rhubarb and lemon, were the perfect pairing, enhancing the flavors of each dessert. Dining at Humus x Hortense was more than a meal; it was an artistic and sensory journey, reflecting the passion and creativity of everyone involved, from the chefs to the sommeliers. The ambiance, coupled with the warm, attentive service, made for an unforgettable evening. I left feeling inspired and satisfied, eager to return and experience the ever-evolving menu. This restaurant is a true gem for anyone seeking an exceptional vegan dining experience.
Daroy Cortwright — Google review
In such type of restaurant you expect everything perfect but unfortunately it wasn’t the case. Our entreé was great! The interior is cosy and stylish with beautiful meadow flowers on the tables. Service at the beginning was great but spoiled by one waiter who was apparently in a rush to kick us out because the second group was supposed to come but there was still enough time. It spoiled our experience! The food is delicious and original and surprisingly very good local alcohol drinks.
Veronika Kutilova — Google review
Absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience. The food was really creative and absolutely delicious. It was great to have such a well considered drinks pairings, with both non-alcoholic and alcoholic options. Staff were really friendly. Highly recommended!
Sophie Beagles — Google review
The positive: the food. It was excellent. I am a very reserved person and I even said "wow" out loud once or twice, which is very unusual for me. Complaining about anything on that front would be like complaining about the amount of sand grains on a perfect beach. The negative: The waiting staff, while very friendly, feels a little inexperienced. Just a little push to get everything perfect :)
David Verborgh — Google review
From the dining area to service and to our plate everything was delightful and thoughtful. We loved our vegan/vegetarian experience, nice pairing as well! We will be back
JohnTsikoudakis — Google review
A disappointment. We went for lunch with wine pairing. It lacked overall of precision and subtlety in the tastes of most of the dishes. The cocktail was really good but wines were average. Not convincing for this price range.
Chris Tophe — Google review
My first visit to HH when it opened years ago was fantastic. Upon returning recently, we got the full lunch menu... which was quite disappointing: most dishes had this vinegar taste or a twist that made it hard to savour the main ingredients. Each step missed somehow to be subtle, simple or original for the palate. The 3 stars go to: the excellent herbal drinks, the veggie philosophy and the atmosphere.
VMC — Google review
Overall, we think this restaurant was underwhelming. No AC, it was too warm to really enjoy dinner there. On top, quite noisy/ no nice background music. You are rushed through your 7 courses because of the double booking. Waiters could be more competent for this kind of restaurant. The food was of very good quality and prepared on point but too expensive for what you actually get. There are way better options in Brussels for this price. Please note that on weekends you are obliged to take the full menu with pairing.
Valentina P. — Google review
I’ve been to many vegan fine dining places in the world and this one keeps being the best. A must try experience. Please try the non alcohool pairing, it’s almost magic! 😋
줄리안 Julian Quintart — Google review
The steep cost might mean this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but if you can afford it then I recommend you treat yourself to this eco conscious food adventure. The paired drinks might seem outlandish when served, but each serves to compliment their dishes well and helps to squeeze every last drop of goodness out of their vege-source.
Alex Something — Google review
Great experience! Beautiful place, excellent staffs, pleasant atmosphere. The dishes were exquisite. The quantity could be a bit more 🙂. To my taste, all the drinks and the plates were too sweet.
Thiago Guimarães Osório — Google review
We enjoyed a great evening with a party of five at Hummus x Hortense. The restaurant is a beautiful but at the same time hip place. The food is great - we had a vegan tasting menu with locally sourced produce. Allergies were perfectly catered for. And the service is attentive but unpretentious. If you expect an oldschool Michelin Star restaurant it is not for you. If you like great food in great atmosphere prepared and served by a young and motivated team Hummus x Hortense comes highly recommended!
Finn R. — Google review
This is a very interesting place, a veggie gastronomic restaurant. The place is nice with old style but modernized furniture. The only one menu is made of 10 plates during the week and you can have a drink pairing made of wines and alcool (or not if you want) infusion with vegetables or fruit spare parts that are very good. The food is really tasty, original with some Nordic style inspiration (I guess the chef likes Noma like restaurants). The plates are small as the aim is to have zero waster but I find the proportion fine at the end (with all the plates that is enough). The only potential issue that some may experience (but I did not) is as the portion are small, if you like a lot one dish you may have some frustration. The service is mostly friendly and good. I really enjoyed the experience even if you need to be aware of what the kind of restaurant it is to before you chose to be sure you will not miss a big steak (that they do not have as veggie). The chef received some distinctions for the one cooking vegetables (deserved) and the michelin green star. Maybe they could also have the first michelin star.
Philippe Louchet — Google review
Pretentious is probably what describes it. Their communication is horrendous, emails don't get answered unless you email 4 times and their service is quite poor. Acting like you have 3 stars when you have 1 is unbecoming especially at those prices. Not worth it.
Daniel Gueorguiev — Google review
Rue de Vergnies 2, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgiumhttp://www.humushortense.be/+32 474 65 37 06

2Saint Boniface

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affordable
French restaurant
Saint Boniface is a charming neighborhood in Brussels, known for its vibrant nightlife and African quarter. The area features narrow cobblestone streets lined with diverse restaurants and exotic shops. One of the highlights is a cozy restaurant offering cuisine from South-West France, where guests can enjoy authentic French dishes in a warm atmosphere adorned with framed pictures and a courtyard. Despite comparably higher prices, visitors appreciate the great quality and taste of the food, as well as the normal portion sizes.
IN short: “leaving a food experience” LOCATION. Full of details, immersive experience in a typical inn. This restaurant offers you the possibility to escape for a dinner from ordinary locations FOOD. Food is strong, tasteful, well done. loved the “saucisson”. Delicious SERVICE. Super! And dogs allowed! PRICE. Adequate!
Juska — Google review
Great restaurant, super friendly staff.. very well prepared dishes. Strong recommendation
Flerik Peljo — Google review
Really great food and lovely service. We sat out on the main street and the atmosphere was nice. Beware though that some people might come around playing very loud music (see video) so if that isn't good for you then you might prefer to sit inside or out the back. The food was really amazing and we all enjoyed the duck. The desserts were lovely too!
Kyz S — Google review
Unfortunately it didn’t live up to the expectations set online. Duck fois gras was great. However finding a hair in my main dish wasn’t good and put me off my food. Cutlery was also a bit worn out. I pay attention to the little things and the charm of this place couldn’t cover those mistakes up. Needs to pay a little more attention to the little things and not get complacent as they have been there a while. The staff were great and apologetic. A shame.
Laverne Doughty — Google review
The best neighborhood in the area. I’m writing this review after several months because we were recounting the amazing meals and conversations we shared with the owners back in November. If you’re in the area, this restaurant is an absolute MUST! Delicious food, wonderful drink menu, incredible dessert. I can’t wait to come back the minute we find ourselves back in Brussels!!
Varty Yahjian — Google review
This place is such a delight. Cosy, comfy, welcoming. The man and woman running the show were incredibly helpful and cheerful - people who take so much pride in their restaurant and are so appreciative of each guest. Food is classic French fare - and all of it done perfectly. Lovely evening!
Julie May — Google review
Amazing food and amazing staff❤️
kasper vandeloock — Google review
I have no idea how they got a Michelin!! I got a normal steak, they took two hours to serve us the food and it wasn't even full.... They charge us like a premium restaurant when its a normal tourist restaurant....
Juanelo Azenta — Google review
Authentic French food, great quality and taste. We went to this place for dinner and taste wise it was very pleasant. Even though the prices are comparably high, it’s adequate for the quality. As for the size of the plates, it’s a normal portion, not too big or too small. Unfortunately the card wasn’t available in English during this time, but they mentioned that usually they do have an English card too. The staff is nice and helpful as well.
Jannis Thümmig — Google review
Warm inviting atmosphere with music playing on vinyl. All the food was great and flavorful especially the cassoulet and pork foot. House wine recommendations were spot on. Thanks!
Matt M — Google review
The waiters were super friendly and supportive. I was even offered help with picking something from the menu card since I can’t speak French and thus couldn’t read the menu. The meat and sauce were extremely tasty. The french fries were a bit too fatty for my preference though. I’ll definitely come back on my next visit to Brussels.
Torben Malte Bendt — Google review
Rue Saint-Boniface 9, 1050 Ixelles, Belgiumhttp://www.saintboniface.be/+32 2 511 53 66

3OLD BOY

4.4
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affordable
Restaurant
Old Boy Asian bistro is a delicious and eclectic restaurant offering Asian fusion cuisine in a compact setting. Dishes include various types of bao, chicken salad, beef noodles with chili paste, and more. There are also drinks from various countries available to choose from.
Old boy never fails to deliver consistently good food and service. Absolutely love the changing dishes in the set menu, with some individual and share plates bursting with flavours of mixed Asian cuisine. Absolutely love the friendly and attentive service, so welcoming you always to ant to go back. Personally, not a fan of all natural wine offering - but that’s just a preference. Go back time and time again.
Alex Filicevas — Google review
Interesting flavors. No overselling, as it's simple yet tasty cuisine. I'd suggest trying to arrive as soon as they open and if possible, booking in advance. It's a small cosy place that easily fills up with a lively and friendly audience. Nice for an informal meal with friends. Good natural wine selection! Great and helpful staff. Will come back :-)
B F M — Google review
An absolute 5 star for one of the best restaurants I have ever tried. Everything was made on a professional level. The balance of the taste, texture, and smell was just fully realized. Definitely will come here as many times as I visit Brussels. The place is small so maybe you can reserve to be sure you get a space.
Arash R — Google review
Absolutely loved this asian fusion tasting menu. Each course was inventive yet respectful to original dishes. Both menu options were fantastic, but the meat-based menu was off the charts. My personal favorite dish was the clams- the broth was to die for. The cocktails and sake were also nice.
Abigail Spencer — Google review
Booked this restaurant after I heard some good reviews from friends. I was a bit disappointed. The place is small and there are only a few tables, which means you have to sit at the counter. The tastes are balanced overall, however lack the the "wow" factor. Definitely not unique tastes. The least interesting were the mussels. The price is a bit exaggerated for what you end up tasting. The portions are tiny and on top of that you have to share them. The staff were very polite. I would not go back but nevertheless would recommend to anyone who would like to experience a good overpriced Asian dinner. Edit: the reply of the owner erroneously claims we were not polite with the staff "either". Maybe they can read my review more carefully next time. The fact they cannot accept a somewhat negative review is indicative of their "philosophy".
Theo Ts — Google review
Very nice place, good service. Great menu, nice combination of flavours. Works in two services, and therefore sometimes a bit in a hurry. I would prefer to have more time between dishes. However, totally worth a visit!
Ilse Peeters — Google review
Top spot for an oriental inspired meal in Elsene. Small and cosy dining spot with outside terrace. Open kitchen and some creative dishes. Great selection of wines. Excellent value for money! Reservation is a must ideally two weeks in advance, they work in two shifts which is interesting if you can't get there early. Should also try the take away from Lil boy which is just next door. Bit difficult to find a parking spot.
Sander Geubels — Google review
The restaurant is small and cosy with an open kitchen. It’s so nice to see them cook. There is one menu veggie and one other with meat but if you have intolerance you can always ask and they make it in another way! Very tasty!
Enola Thumas — Google review
Absolutely delicious! We went here for a birthday meal after really enjoying their sister restaurant Lil Boy’s takeaway during lockdown and it didn’t disappoint. For Brussels standards, it’s also good value for money at €37 per person for a 6 course tasting menu. They only offer tasting menus (but dishes change frequently so go when you love the menu) and you can pick either meat or fish. We took one of each and shared - all the dishes were really tasty. They also have a v interesting wine menu and we discovered an unusual Austrian wine (Puszta Libre) which was a great discovery and matched the food really well. It’s a very small restaurant so be sure to reserve in advance, and ask to sit at a table as otherwise you’ll be on stools at the open kitchen. There are 2 services - we picked the later one so we didn’t feel time pressured to leave for the next service starting. Will definitely return!
Sophie Clarke — Google review
One of my favorite places in Brussels, a joyful experience for the taste buds. I love the dinner concept with the fixed menu and sharing, the food is always delicious, the menu slightly changes every few weeks, and you have two choices of a menu - with or without meat. The drinks are always good as well. Another kind of joy is to watch the guys preparing all the dishes in front of your eyes (when you're sitting on a bar), really magnificent. All the team is super nice and attentive, you also get an explanation for every dish that you get, always with a smile and good vibe. The price for the fixed menu is 45 euro per person, it includes five dishes and a dessert, you must pay separately for the drinks. It may sound pricey but it's definitely worth it! I've been there many times and it's never disappointing ❤
Alexandra Fedorov (Sasha) — Google review
Good food sharing concept, portions were on the smaller side. The croquet was a bit too lemony, could barely taste anything else but lemon. Some dishes were a little bland, some were simply delicious like the bao buns! Nice, simple interior, very friendly staff
Hatice — Google review
I m a bit confused this time to rate this restaurant… We came with a group of 7. It was REALLY tasty but the 5 services portions to share were REALLY too small unfortunately for a 50 euros menu. The flavors were tasty but nothing out the box… This is more a « trendy place » to eat for locals and I would strongly recommend to eat there with 2, not more. Again, I put 5 stars in everything but for the overall, a 3 sorry.
Yasser B — Google review
Great place, delicious food and nice atmosphere. I appreciated the short menu, but with plenty of diversity. Got the boa buns, the gyoza and the greens. The fried tofu boa was the best. Great wine selection.
Ioana Chiorean — Google review
Small and cosy place. Although the kitchen is not separate, the atmosphere is quite refreshing. Menu is limited for dinner. There are two menus with minor differences. You may order some a la carte also, but be sure whole dishes are quite original and extremely delicious. Will visit again for sure. All staff are superb 👏
e. s. a. — Google review
Playful and tasteful ! We went to the second shift that started at 9:15PM. They had a bit of delay so we received the first dish around 10PM. For a Friday, we didn’t mind too much the wait. Then when the first dish arrived, every other 4 courses followed quite quickly. I must say that the wait was worth it ! We tried both veggie & non veggie menus. Really authentic flavours re-branded with a European twist. I think my favorite dish was the veggie dim sum or the baos. I would come back !
Thuy An Bien (Sacrebleu) — Google review
Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Went there alone but still had a nice evening at the counter.
Marius Aggerholm — Google review
I came with my mom last monday. The food, staff and wines were all so good! Still thinking about the iberico dish🔥
Bistro Goeswijn — Google review
Went here for my birthday and it was lovely. I also appreciated the thoughtful candle and the waitress saying happy birthday (instead of singing thank goodness). It was the second time we came here and it was as good as the first time. The menus/sharing concept is nice. I do agree with other reviewers that the portions are ever so slightly a bit too small.
Iris — Google review
Rue de Tenbosch 110, 1050 Ixelles, Belgiumhttp://oldboyrestaurant.be/+32 471 25 68 03

4Maru Restaurant

4.0
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affordable
Korean restaurant
The Korean restaurant Maru is a popular stop for city dwellers looking for delicious barbecue and other specialties. The prices are a little high, but the food is well worth it. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing, with bamboo tables and cool blue walls. The gyoza here are some of the best in town, and there's also plenty of other Korean dishes to choose from.
The kindest staff and the yummiest lunch! My mom ordered some Japchae and the fried chicken, I had some cold buckwheat noodles with shrimp tempura. Banchan were all good too. So yummy, I would come back here again for sure.
Elizabeth Angelia — Google review
Finally had the chance to try this place. And I’m so happy I did !! The food was as expected, delicious and unique! The staff were friendly and I can’t wait to come here again. Tried the Korean pancake (yum), dumplings, sashimi, spicy squid; and fried chicken. If you are craving some friend chicken then this place is the PLACE to try !
Andrew Abdelshaheed — Google review
I came for the first time with a couple of friends. The staff is really kind. I received a dirty dish and they changed immediately. Good for that! We asked for fried chicken, meat of the day and the other dish I don't remember the name. It was just delicious!! Great restaurant. Definitely we'll come back
Erick Espinoza de los Monteros Aguilar — Google review
Friendly staff with an usual Korean food quality offered. As I have been to so many Korean restaurants in Europe to have customer dinners, unfortunately I have to say that quality was rather disappointing from a Korean's point of view. I also host 7 courses menu for a big group of customers at other Korean restaurants. When I asked for it, the owner said 225€ per person. I am not sure if I heard it right. Even Michelin restaurants don't cost 225€ per person.
J. Renx — Google review
Friendly relaxed atmosphere, very tasty food and friendly and prompt service. We were there on a weekday. Some review claimed the deep fried chicken wasn't crispy, but we found it excellent and crisp. Also had bibimbap which i can recommend. Appetizers were tasty. Great time, highly recommend! Prices are not low but reasonable. We ate a lot.
Steven Vancoillie — Google review
Went for a Sunday Korean lunch experience with my wife. One thing to is sure, quality of ingredients is not in question, all that is on the menu was fresh to the taste and of high quality. We spent 95 € for 2 people (1 suggestion of the day as appetizer to share, 2 x main dishes, 1 x beer. 1 x cola, a coffee and a 1 x dessert. General experience is you very good. Warm atmosphere and quality staff and service. The owner have the impression to be very professional and open to share the vision behind her model with her Perl of wisdom being "Do not be afraid to do things different" This is evident in the dishes served in this restaurant which do not try to sell you smoke but focus on the fire meaning the core dinning experience of engaging core senses, smell, taste and good presentation. The food was tasty no need to be specific on a particular one. I recommend to at least experience this dinning experience at least once and there likely will be a twice. You pay for quality, here quality is not sacrificed not compromised and you are garanties that as a minimum. See you again some other time.
Karim Akele — Google review
Great food, the service is ok but we were disappointed they only explained how to eat some of the dishes when we were leaving. The Korean pork was worth the steapish price of 35€. The Korean pancake starter was delicious. And I also liked the Macha based home-made ice tea!
Filip Borloo — Google review
Food is my life! 💚 what an experience in Brussels! I highly recommend this Korean restaurant! Full of tasty dishes, passion in the food, very fresh, high quality ingredients and very well seasoned. Started with the home handmade dumplings and the 50gram wagyu-beef, main course - sweet and sour shrimps with octopus, marinated beef, kimchi, korean fried noodles, some fermented side dishes. We ended with the korean sweet pancake filled with cinnamon. All made with love 💗
Kwanny Tang — Google review
Wow! The food, the vibe, the service all was incredible. It’s relatively small, but cozy and the service was so friendly and attentive. (The lady owner or manager really made us feel welcome and made our night, so thank you!) The quality and flavors of the dishes were really fantastic! The natural wines weren’t to my taste, but there’s other options for drinks. Can’t wait to go back!
Alex Filicevas — Google review
Trendy setting, authentic korean recipe & fair prices. Service is polite & efficient. We really enjoyed our diner & experience. I’ll be back. + I was allowed to take my dog. Points of improvement: they’re difficult to reach by phone.
Stéphanie Dubaere — Google review
Chau. de Waterloo 510, 1050 Ixelles, Belgiumhttps://m.facebook.com/MARU-431797293563275/+32 2 346 11 11

5Kamo

4.7
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4.5
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very expensive
Japanese restaurant
The Japanese restaurant Kamo is a great experience, with clean flavors still being present. The menu has a good amount of sushi as well as other options, such as the grand menu which includes both sushi and other options. The staff are kind and warm and the place is pleasant and peaceful. On the downside, there are not many options for wine, beers and spirits beyond whisky on the drinks menu, though this may not be an important aspect for some guests.
Had yesterday the pleasure to visit Kamo with some colleagues. We went for the sushi menu. Overall a great experience and I would recommend the place: First course were 3 traditional Japanese starters. The croquet (forgot what was inside) was my favorite of the 3. After that we got some very fresh sashimi folllowed by my favorite dish of the menu the main course meat option. Some fried pieces of meat with some nice asparagus and a very delicious sauce. After that came the sushi. We got 5 large pieces of sushi all with an other fish as topping. Last dish was some kind of rice flour pancake with mascarpone and strawberries. The desert was ok but not my favourite dish of rhe evening. Staff was very friendly... price is reasonable for a place like this. Will come back an other time with the family.
Steven Dewinter — Google review
Very memorable experience ! We went for lunch and ask to be seated at the counter (closer to the action). We definitely travel through the Japanese culinary universe. Each dish was very surprising and tasty. The sashimi was the most amazing for me, I had never tasted a fish like this before. The combination with the sake was also very surprising, very much like a wine pairing but in its own way. Very happy with my experience there !
Thuy An Bien (Sacrebleu) — Google review
Great expérience. The food is very clean, still the flavors are there. We took the grand menu plus sushi and it was a good amount - one of the first time we don’t leave a star restaurant like we are going to explode. The staff is very kind and warm, and the place very pleasant and peaceful. On small downside: the drinks menu was not top for wine, beers and spirits beyond whisky.
C F — Google review
Excellent food, great service. Innovative dishes. Incredible sushi. You can see the chef as he cooks, hypnotising! If you want to have a great Japanese experience. Book well in advance online, cancellation fee applies for no shows. Tasting menu available with 3 to 6 courses. Waiters als recommend the wines.
Patricia U. — Google review
Super delicious and delicate Japanese cuisine!!!!! Also excellent service!!! Will definitely come back again!
Y J — Google review
Great experience, super friendly staff and good food. They make you feel welcome, we liked that the ambiance was not as uptight as other restaurants that are a little more fancy. We were happy! The only thing we disliked about the tasting menu, is that the sashimi and the sushi was the exact same fish. Some variation in this might be preferred, at least for us.
Vivian DL — Google review
Very nice people, very nice cook and very nice place. It made me discover new things on the Japanese culture and I am very pleased that we chose this restaurant for the birthday of my mother. I really recommend this place.
nat mati (NatXav9598) — Google review
Absolutely stellar experience. The service was warm but professional. The pace was great for a relaxed birthday celebration. The dishes were beautifully plated and the flavors were subtle and delicious.
Brittany Vetter — Google review
It is always amazing ❤️ we went to celebrate my boyfriend birthday and they gave him a candle in the dessert 💙
Meritxell Moreno Córdoba — Google review
This is a very chic restaurant and difficult to reserve. The chef and the main waitress are authentic Japanese people, which is quite rare among Japanese restaurants in Europe. The food is fresh and creative, yet the portion is not that big, which is quite expectable in a Japanese restaurant. The service is very good, too. Anyway it is a good place to be when you want to impress your business client.
Yuan Feng — Google review
This was an amazing place that took me back to my times in Japan! Congrats to the team for such delicious meals, the desert (home made moochi with sesame ice was unbelievable!)
Andreas Van Puyenbroeck — Google review
The food experience was amazing, very good food. The open kitchen it’s a nice to see but after a while the whole room was smelling.
martina urbani — Google review
Unfortunately the restaurant is over rated for me. I ordered the menu with sashimi sushi and meat. I didn’t find any of the dishes very good, it was very slow and the waitresses weren’t very professional. The first time when I booked the restaurant, they called me back while I was getting prepared to tell me that it’s actually full ! Sadly it was very disappointing experience in every way.
L C — Google review
Last year today I was taken there by my partner as a BD gift. The whole experience was really great organized - planned and executed to perfection. We had a very pleasant (I believe) 5 course meal paired with some nice wine. The ambience was amazing, the service was impeccable, food was delicious and cooked and presented with care. I believe there's also a 7 course menu, which I'd definitely love to try someday. The only not that good thing we've experienced there was the food smell that was all over us after we left but that's something understandable, as there's an open kitchen and the chef is cooking in front of you, which is also so very nice and a reason to go there on its own. All in all, I highly recommend the place! Probably it would be better to book well in advance as it's not that big and they only have a few tables.
Anna Asenova — Google review
Top on all accounts! Really nothing to add Very high quality ingredients (honestly the best raw tuna i've ever had), exceptional preparation techniques, incredibly friendly and helpful staff We spent about 150eur pp for the 4 courses + 2 extra courses (amuses bouches) and a few glasses of wine and champagne. A very reasonable price for what you get in return
Gill Balcaen — Google review
Chau. de Waterloo 550A, 1050 Ixelles, Belgiumhttp://www.restaurant-kamo.be/+32 2 648 78 48

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