Some of our favourite meals happen in places that feel instantly comfortable, warm lighting, friendly service, and a chef who clearly loves to surprise you. These Brussels addresses bring creativity without fuss, serving beautiful plates with character and heart. They are the kind of restaurants where you can relax, laugh, and still leave amazed by what just came out of the kitchen.
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There are different cuisines and styles but all are amazing. I will be adding to this list on a regular basis, because if you don’t know it already Belgium has some of the best restaurants in the world and I’m a sucker for good food.
List of cozy & creative restaurants in Brussels that we have enjoyed:
65 degrés
65 degrés is a gourmet restaurant that serves fine cuisine on the avenue Louise near the rue du Bailli. In the summer, it has a great terrace at the back of the restaurant. The food is refined and tasty and the service is excellent.
What differentiates them from other restaurants is their commitment to integration and professional training for people with mental disabilities. Thank you!
The average price at 65 degrés restaurant is €65.
65 degrés, 173 Avenue Louise, 1000 Bruxelles
Coquum
I went there in March 2024 for a 4 services ‘Gault&Milau’ lunch organised by Diningcity with my besties. The price was 47 euros and it was so worth it.
To be honest, I had driven by this restaurant a bunch of times but had never noticed it, it’s so discreet. However, the food is elaborate, daring and refined, with natural wines to accompany every dish.
Coquum restaurant has a price range of around €50 for lunch and €90 for dinner.
Coquum, rue au Bois 226, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Colonel
Colonel is a one of Brussel’s restaurant that specialises in matured meat. After receiving recommendations according to your preference, you get to select your desire of steak.
If you go there at lunchtime, get their menu, you will not be disappointed. It’s creative and scrumptious.
Colonel has also opened a restaurant in Fort-Jaco, Uccle just in case you don’t fancy going all the way into town. This one has a great terrace but once again you need to book beforehand.
Expect to pay between €24 and €40 for main courses, with side dishes like vegetables priced at around €10.
Colonel, Rue Jean Stas 24, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Colonel, Chau. de Waterloo 1405, 1180 Uccle
Crab club
A great fish restaurant is Crab club, with really original dishes and the staff are so friendly.
I have been there a few times and have never been disappointed, the fish is so fresh it fells like you are by the sea.
You should book if you want a table especially on weekends and if they suggest eating at the bar, go for it, you get to chat to the staff while they serve you and recommend their favourite dishes.
It’s near the Porte de Halle, so you are better off taking an uber or public transport, because it’s a pain to find a parking.
The restaurant has a menu with dishes ranging from €17-37, with desserts around €10. They also offer a lunch menu for €29 and Cadoret oysters for €19 for six.
Crab club, Chau. de Waterloo 7, 1060 Saint-Gilles
