Gastronomic restaurants in Brussels

Among these houses endowed with stars, without a doubt the oldest and best known is Comme chez Soi. Led to the top by Pierre Wynants and three-starred from 1979 to 2006, this Brussels temple of gourmet cuisine frequented by royalty, celebrities, and connoisseurs remains firmly anchored in the present through the talent of Lionel Rigolet. Pierre Wynants's son-in-law, he took over in 2006 and has gradually shifted the style toward contemporary cuisine without excluding certain legendary dishes by his illustrious predecessors. The restaurant's wine cellar also houses a table for twelve guests which is well worth a visit.

Away from the hubbub of the city centre, Chalet de la Forêt is nestled in a lush green setting well suited to its Chef, Pascal Devalkeneer, allowing him to express his nuances in harmony with the plants, seasons, and fine products.

Chef David Martin has gradually built up a unique culinary style that is strongly inspired by Japanese techniques. He offers a cuisine with a very strong identity that beautifully reflects the cosmopolitan character of the capital. Awarded its second Michelin star, he has made La Paix an essential part of the local and national scene.

David Martin probably never imagined that his second address, Brasserie Bozar, would burst onto the scene, with its cuisine honouring the great French gastronomic tradition. Elected Pâté en Croûte World Champion in 2015, Chef Torosyan offers incredible tours de force like his exceptional pies but also his Hare à la Royale or even a 100% homemade cassoulet. Customers sometimes come from far and wide to discover this neo-classical cuisine.

Brussels' excellence is not limited to just these Michelin-starred addresses. The whole city is buzzing with culinary eclecticism. You can find just about every cuisine and trend in the world, each one with an insatiable quest for authenticity and quality. There are, however, a few strong trends that can be identified in this high-end restaurant scene:

• The quality of traditional Belgian cuisine continues to improve. Establishments such as les Brigittines, Aux Armes de Bruxelles, Taverne du Passage, Variétés, Canterbury, Lola or even Brasseries Georges will delight all lovers of authentic Belgian cuisine. A label, Brusselicious, even identifies them. 
• Brussels' vegetarian offer is ever-growing. Many restaurants now offer a menu based on vegetarian dishes. Humus x Hortense is the uncontested leader but you can also find a high-flying vegetarian offer in places like Vertige, Savage and La Canne en Ville.