City-Center

Back to the centre of Brussels, where, at first sight, the Sablon and the Marolles have little in common, and yet... at the Sablon, you'll find the church square, the antique shops, the square with the chic boutiques and the internationally renowned chocolatiers. In the Marolles just below, you’ll find the flea market on place du Jeu de Balle, the second-hand dealers, the vintage shops, the skate park... and Friture Pitta de la Chapelle. Despite its somewhat rustic appearance, it’s well worth a visit. The frequent presence of a queue outside offers proof of this: it is universally loved by foodies from the Sablon, the Marolles and beyond!

People might think they know it all when it comes to the riches of Brussels’ city centre. From the museum district to the cobblestones of Grand-Place and its flamboyant Town Hall and from the Royal Saint Hubert galleries to Place de la Monnaie, not forgetting the little boy taking a wee! However, Brussels, that generous city, also has another treasure: its crispy chips! So for a gourmet break between visits, head to Bourse, where you’ll find two unmissable venues. The Tabora chip shop in the street of the same name, has discovered the secret of chips that are both fluffy inside and crispy outside. The length of the queue outside confirms its reputation. Fritland, just across the street from the Bourse, is the story of an Albanian family who braved the odds to open a Brussels fritkot, which they have been running now, with pride, for two generations.  

Next to the dazzling gold of Brussels' Grand-Place, the Sainte-Catherine district invites you to stroll and slow down. Discover Brussels’ heritage and its cultural and historical sites. Its quays and the Vismarkt square are the perfect spots to feast on fish and seafood of course, but not only that! Are you a fan of 'less is more' and would you like to try some outstanding chips? Then go to Chouke, a new little gem in Brussels that has locals swarming to it... as well as everyone else! Lovers of chic chips will find everything they are looking for at Frites Atelier, the Brussels iteration of Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman's chip franchise.