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French, Mediterranean, European
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Vegetarian Friendly
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0.2 miles from Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
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Reviewed July 20, 2021 via mobile

Cosy getaway to enjoy an evening far away from the tourists but still in the city center. Charming and tiny restaurant with a small but delicious menu and incredibly nice service.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed June 20, 2020

Very nice interior location, the restaurant promotes the good idea of daily, freshly prepared food. Food is ok, but nothing astonishing. However... the service is really, reeeeally poor (only one napkin for two people, almost 30 min to have the menu, order forgotten by the...waiter, another 30 min almost to have the bill... and I could continue...). Also, the fatal error: they say they will serve a wine tasting accorded to the menu, but actually they absolutely do not know what they are talking about, which wines they are serving... they serve a Donna Fugata saying it is a pinot gris... a Chardonnay produced in Abruzzo as it is a tuscan (?) Pecorino... actually they speak a lot but they are just lying to give you the impression you are in the place of the year... I will not be back, and I would not send a friend in this place.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed November 2, 2019 via mobile

Very good restaurant, amazing service and cozy atmosphere!!! The number of tables is small - around 7. Very special menu with a special touch of the Chef that comes in person to greet all the guests. Friendly staff. Indeed a great experience and highly recommended!!!

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed August 5, 2019 via mobile

Lovely little place, great food and very friendly service. We had a fantastic evening! We'll come back.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed June 30, 2019

Looking for a secret gem in Brussels far away from the crowd ? Enjou a delicious dinner with your partner. Small but authentic. Personalised service. We will be back soon !

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed June 8, 2019 via mobile

This little restaurant is a little gem in the middle of the city. The atmosphere was relaxed and very cozy. You almost feel like you are at a friends house for dinner. The food was very good, super fresh with excellent ingredients. The restaurant is...very small so I would recommend a reservation. Even though the menu is limited to 4 starters and 4 entrees, the choices include on meat, fish, vegetarian and pasta dish for the main entree, so everyone should find something and it is made fresh as you order.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed March 21, 2019

This place could not be any cuter or quaint. Every detail accounted for. Then the food. The food was to so fresh and the service was fabulous. I would highly recommend this to any couple, or family for that matter as we went with our...two adult daughters. Yum! Matt was our server and was amazing. Cheers!More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed February 6, 2019

We found this place as the manager or our apartment also worked there too. We had a relaxing and excellent dinner with a mixture of northern and southern european food. Service was relaxed, as was the atmosphere. Really nice Italian wine as well. Possibly my...only negative comment is that it seemed quite expensive for the type of restaurant, but then this is central BrusselsMore

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed November 18, 2018

We had an amazing dinner. It is a beautiful place with a delicious food and a great service. It's not a big place but there is enough space to feel comfortable. I will definitely go back and recommend to my friends. A truly pleasant and...relaxing experience.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile

Cute original retro-romantische setting. Nice fresh foods, best tuna ever! They could still work on service details. Portions are just in place, even tough i would have likes some more veggies. The veggies you do get are super well made! Every Peace had a wonderfull...Taste.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile

Nice setting Very romantic No wine list Menu limited but interesting Service inexistent 1 person cooking 1 person serving around 10 tables You can imagine how slow and terrible the service can be SHAME By the way we are still waiting for our main course...to arrive after 1h 40minsMore

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed June 28, 2018

The ingredients were organic and the food was delicious but there was a long delay between the courses since they were individually cooked by the chef. The decoration was shabby and did not match the quality of the food.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed March 15, 2018

My colleagues and I were in the Netherlands for business, and decided to take a side trip to Brussels. We discovered this little gem of a restaurant, and had one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. The restaurant looks quite small from the...outside, with the front room only having a couple of small tables. We checked, and verified that they did have room for us, and we were escorted to a private table in the back room. Since it was December, their terrace was closed, but it looked like it would be lovely to dine there al fresco. We weren't really in a mood for wine, and decided we wanted to enjoy the amazing Belgian beers, so we asked the server to choose for us, and just keep them coming, and I'm happy to say that she delighted us with each pick. The menu varies by what is in season and good, and what has inspired the chef. We shared several appetizers, including the charcuterie, and all the dishes were great. We followed up with several mains, which also delighted. The service was top notch -- both servers who were working were extremely friendly, as was the chef, who came to chat with us for a bit. They were all very attentive, and in many ways it felt like we were enjoying a great meal at a friend's home. I highly recommend that if you are in the area, you seek out this wonderful restaurant. I will definitely return when ever I have the chance.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed March 6, 2018 via mobile

Absolutely unforgettable experience! Redefines the meaning of "local" cuisine...the veggies and proteins are delivered daily and then straight to your plate via the talented chef's incredible eye for color, taste, and texture. Select your dish from a dynamic menu that changes every month for a...fresh take on seasonal ingredients. With an adorably engaging husband and wife team running the show, you'll get an unparalleled personal touch!More

Date of visit: March 2018
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Reviewed February 13, 2018 via mobile

A lovely dinner in a place where the service and the food are equally amazing!!! Very nice people giving lots of details and generous in explaining the story behind the ambiance the food the style of the place. The dinner was very good. Freshness and...tasty fish and perfectly cooked vegetables!!! A place to go for an unusual dinner for 2. Not to forget an original formula for the fine that allowed us to discover an excellent Portuguese wine!!!More

Date of visit: February 2018
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