Are you the chef or owner of an establishment offering typical Belgian dishes such as shrimp croquettes, vol-au-vent or Americain préparé? Would you like to be listed among the best restaurants in the capital? Brusselicious compiles a list of such establishments for the general public.
What is the Brusselicious label?
This label, created in 2018 by visit.brussels, recognises the best Brussels establishments offering traditional Belgian cuisine and/or some of its iconic specialities.
Why was the Brusselicious label created?
Traditional food guides didn't have a selection of the best places to sample Belgian cuisine, despite the very real demand from visitors.
What conditions must be met to be eligible?
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You must be located in the Brussels-Capital Region;
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Be a catering establishment open to the general public (no caterers or professional canteens);
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Explicitly promote Belgian cuisine (e.g. via a menu with a special section or a specific mention of ‘Belgian brasserie’);
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Offer enough traditional Belgian dishes OR be well known for one of these specialities;
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Be aligned with visit.brussels’ vision for gastronomy in Brussels, centred on experience, diversity, proximity and accessibility.
When will the new selection be announced?
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From 2027, the selection and awarding process for the Brusselicious label will be changing. Establishments will be assessed against a set of criteria designed to provide a transparent evaluation of the offering and experience they provide.
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The selection process will combine internal expertise with an external jury, using common evaluation criteria. These criteria will include the heritage value of the establishment, the overall quality of the experience and service, the quality and execution of the dishes, the use of home-made preparations, value for money, and visitor ratings and feedback. Particular attention will be given to establishments serving fresh-cut chips, home-made mayonnaise and beers brewed in Brussels.
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The detailed requirements and full evaluation criteria will be available from early 2027.
Can I apply spontaneously?
Absolutely! We're constant on the lookout, but it is possible that an establishment slips through our net. Any owner of an establishment that meets the above criteria is welcome to contact us directly.
Contact addresses: please send your request to d.baekelmans@visit.brussels and partner.services@visit.brussels.
