Simon's Guidebook for Brussels
Food scene
This is my absolute recommendation. Discover amazing Congolese food, you won’t regret it :)
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Cap Africa
13 Rue Longue VieThis is my absolute recommendation. Discover amazing Congolese food, you won’t regret it :)
This plaza has great Thai/Vietnamese restaurants. I strongly recommend two restaurants: Exodus and Chez Fleur (both on a corner of the Plaza)
Not the closest to the property but it’s worth it and still very accessible with public transport or bicycle .
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Place de la Petite SuisseThis plaza has great Thai/Vietnamese restaurants. I strongly recommend two restaurants: Exodus and Chez Fleur (both on a corner of the Plaza)
Not the closest to the property but it’s worth it and still very accessible with public transport or bicycle .
If you like authentic Japanese food this is the place to be! Go for lunch if looking for a cheaper option. Super close to the property.
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Yamayu Santatsu
141 Chau. d'IxellesIf you like authentic Japanese food this is the place to be! Go for lunch if looking for a cheaper option. Super close to the property.
This is Izakaya, a great Japanese place to eat lunch at. Go early (12pm or before) to try the Bento Menu, it’s a must eat!
It is also available for dinner but at a higher price point and you need to make reservations.
Vleurgatsesteenweg 123
123 Chaussée de VleurgatThis is Izakaya, a great Japanese place to eat lunch at. Go early (12pm or before) to try the Bento Menu, it’s a must eat!
It is also available for dinner but at a higher price point and you need to make reservations.
This restaurant is called Indochine. The owners are very friendly and the food delicious.
Lesbroussartstraat 58
58 Rue LesbroussartThis restaurant is called Indochine. The owners are very friendly and the food delicious.
Restaurant L’Angolo, this Italian place just around the corner is cosy and has perfect comfort food. Pizza, pasta and meats are on the menu (obviously).
Gewijde-Boomstraat 55
55 Rue de l'Arbre BénitRestaurant L’Angolo, this Italian place just around the corner is cosy and has perfect comfort food. Pizza, pasta and meats are on the menu (obviously).
This is « My Tannour », lebanese/syrian food, very popular in Ixelles, just next to Flagey, good budget eats, you can look at the bread cooking process which is very entertaining, service is fast and friendly. Cash only.
Brouwerijstraat 98
98 Rue de la BrasserieThis is « My Tannour », lebanese/syrian food, very popular in Ixelles, just next to Flagey, good budget eats, you can look at the bread cooking process which is very entertaining, service is fast and friendly. Cash only.
This plaza has loads of options for food and a trendy vibe. Really close from the property, go check it out!
Sint-Bonifaasstraat
Rue Saint-BonifaceThis plaza has loads of options for food and a trendy vibe. Really close from the property, go check it out!
Turkish food! A must try. In the mornings they have a huge breakfast buffet. Later amazing Turkish pizza (pide).
Easily reachable from Avenue Louise by tram.
Lale, Pizzeria Halal
129 Chaussée de HaechtTurkish food! A must try. In the mornings they have a huge breakfast buffet. Later amazing Turkish pizza (pide).
Easily reachable from Avenue Louise by tram.
If you are craving burgers, I would say this is as good as it gets for Brussels.
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Ellis Gourmet Burger
20 Pl. JourdanIf you are craving burgers, I would say this is as good as it gets for Brussels.
Mumtaz: Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Very savory, my favorite Indian place in Brussels.
Chaussée de Wavre 64
64 Chaussée de WavreMumtaz: Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Very savory, my favorite Indian place in Brussels.
Hawaiian food, open all day, owned by super friendly girls, literally down the street. Give it a try!
KOMO Bowl
36 Rue DefacqzHawaiian food, open all day, owned by super friendly girls, literally down the street. Give it a try!
Luka restaurant offers organic/health foods made with care. Vegetarian options available. Ideal for lunch!
Elsensesteenweg 260
260 Chaussée d'IxellesLuka restaurant offers organic/health foods made with care. Vegetarian options available. Ideal for lunch!
Café Mort Subite
7 Rue Montagne aux Herbes PotagèresFamous historical bar. Go sample amazing beers!
Go try this old bar, the decor is a must experience! Basic eats also available.
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À la Bécasse
11 Rue de TaboraGo try this old bar, the decor is a must experience! Basic eats also available.
Sightseeing
Grand Place
Grote MarktThe most important landmark of Brussels
This massive monument created in 1958 for the World Exhibition is a symbol of Brussels.
It’s in the shape of an atom, hence the name.
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Atomium
1 Pl. de l'AtomiumThis massive monument created in 1958 for the World Exhibition is a symbol of Brussels.
It’s in the shape of an atom, hence the name.
The museum of music instruments is located in a typical Brussels architecture building in the higher part of the city center. There’s a restaurant at the top that offers impressive views of the city center.
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Musical Instruments Museum
2 Rue Montagne de la CourThe museum of music instruments is located in a typical Brussels architecture building in the higher part of the city center. There’s a restaurant at the top that offers impressive views of the city center.
If you like old cars this museum has a massive collection! It is located in Parc du Cinquantenaire, a very pleasant park to hang out on its own, just next to the European Commission.
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Autoworld
11 Parc du CinquantenaireIf you like old cars this museum has a massive collection! It is located in Parc du Cinquantenaire, a very pleasant park to hang out on its own, just next to the European Commission.
The courthouse of Brussels isn’t exactly visitable but you can enjoy this massive building from the outside and especially the views offered from Place Poelaert (in front of the building).
Super close to the studio and great for watching the sunset!
Law Courts of Brussels
1 Place PoelaertThe courthouse of Brussels isn’t exactly visitable but you can enjoy this massive building from the outside and especially the views offered from Place Poelaert (in front of the building).
Super close to the studio and great for watching the sunset!
The biggest park Brussels has to offer.
It’s a great place to be on a hot day, for doing any kind of exercise or just to hang out, have a pic nic...
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Bois de la Cambre
The biggest park Brussels has to offer.
It’s a great place to be on a hot day, for doing any kind of exercise or just to hang out, have a pic nic...
A forest on the edge of Brussels, very easily accessible and where you can get lost and escape noise and people. At its best in spring/summer.
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Sonian Forest
A forest on the edge of Brussels, very easily accessible and where you can get lost and escape noise and people. At its best in spring/summer.
Looking for alcohol and people to meet, this is the place! Lots of bars around and a good vibe.
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Halles Saint-Géry - Agora bruxelloise
1 Pl. Saint-GéryLooking for alcohol and people to meet, this is the place! Lots of bars around and a good vibe.
Another place for grabbing drinks and food. Very popular in Ixelles, mostly local people. The ponds of Ixelles are right next to it, offering a pleasant walk.
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Place Eugene Flagey
Place Eugène FlageyAnother place for grabbing drinks and food. Very popular in Ixelles, mostly local people. The ponds of Ixelles are right next to it, offering a pleasant walk.
This cathedral is unavoidable while visiting Brussels. Right next to Central Station, free entrance, just go for it!
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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Esplanade de la Sainte-GuduleThis cathedral is unavoidable while visiting Brussels. Right next to Central Station, free entrance, just go for it!
This area called Sablon gets its name from the amount of sand (sable en français) present in the ground. There is a lot of history to it.
This gothic church is splendid, I totally recommend to go visit. Free entrance! Also go to the very nice park with statues of craftsmanships.
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Zavel
This area called Sablon gets its name from the amount of sand (sable en français) present in the ground. There is a lot of history to it.
This gothic church is splendid, I totally recommend to go visit. Free entrance! Also go to the very nice park with statues of craftsmanships.
If you are interested in architecture this is a must see. These Horta houses are all over Brussels but this is the house where Victor Horta used to live. He is a famous belgian architect who was leader of the movement of Art Nouveau (19th Century).
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Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
27 Rue AméricaineIf you are interested in architecture this is a must see. These Horta houses are all over Brussels but this is the house where Victor Horta used to live. He is a famous belgian architect who was leader of the movement of Art Nouveau (19th Century).
Modern and contemporary art exhibits all year. The building has beautiful architecture from the 19th century.
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Bozar station
Modern and contemporary art exhibits all year. The building has beautiful architecture from the 19th century.
Classical Art museum of Brussels
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Musee Magritte Museum - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
3 Rue de la RégenceClassical Art museum of Brussels
Museum of Ixelles
71 Rue Jean Van VolsemModern art museum of Ixelles.
This gallery made of iron and glass right next to Grand Place is a must visit. You can walk through them and have a look at the shops inside.
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Galerie De La Reine
This gallery made of iron and glass right next to Grand Place is a must visit. You can walk through them and have a look at the shops inside.
Royal Museum for Central Africa
13 Leuvensesteenweg