Bon Appetit

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• Gri Gri read more ›
  (16 Rue Base, Uccle. Tel. 02 375 8202)
  Cheap and cheerful African cuisine. Enjoy the safari-like atmosphere and authentic dishes at this bustling and popular eatery.
• La Tsampa read more ›
  (109 Rue de Livourne, Ixelles. Tel. 02 647 0367)
  A different menu is offered every day in this temple for vegetarian and organic food lovers.
• Balmoral read more ›
  (21 Place Brugman. Tel. 02 347 8082)
  Tex-Mex cuisine, hamburgers and healthy mixed fruit juices are served in this friendly restaurant with a retro American-style décor that will leave you feeling like you're in an episode of Happy Days.
• Anarkali read more ›
  (31 Rue Longue-Vie. Tel. 02 513 0205)
  Book a table at this perennially popular Indian restaurant offering more than a dozen dishes in its self-service buffet.
• Les Salades de Gaspard read more ›
  (41 Rue Veydt, Ixelles. Tel. 02 537 3777)
  As the name suggests, this restaurant specialises in salads-all tasty and substantial. Go for the divine duck with honey and ginger.
• La Bretagne d'Hier read more ›
  (146 Chaussée de Vleurgat. Tel. 02 648 0358)
  Traditional pancakes from Brittany are served in the relaxing surroundings of this mountain chalet-style restaurant. The Atlantic pancake with salmon is a must.

• La Medina read more ›
  (2 Avenue de la Couronne. Tel. 02 640 4328)
  Enter this Arabian Nights temple where the smells and music entice you in for a visit. The couscous is delicious, as is the mouth-watering Moroccan tagine.
• Anata read more ›
  (74 Boulevard Anspach. Tel. 02 502 8587)
  Centrally located, Anata is one of the best deals in town for sushi, maki and teppenyakki dishes. A taste of Japan in the heart of Brussels.
• Madam Olsen read more ›
  (467 Chaussée de Boondael. Tel. 02 640 4511)
  Beside the fountain in the attractive garden, or inside by the gentle the candlelight, try one of the tasty dishes from this international menu, such as seven-vegetable couscous.
• La Medina read more ›
  (2 Avenue de la Couronne. Tel. 02 640 4328)
  As you walk through the door you'll be seduced by exotic scents and music. The couscous and Moroccan tagine are worth ordering.
• Le Psylophone read more ›
  (90 Rue de l'Hospice Communal, Watermael-Boisfort. Tel. 02 672 3248)
  This tiny restaurant, hidden down a quiet, residential street, is a temple to world cuisine. You won't forget the aroma and taste-bud tingling sensation of the authentic Moroccan tagines.
• 't Misverstand read more ›
  (916 Chaussée d'Alsemberg, Uccle. Tel. 02 376 2398)
  In an old house dating from the 17th century, with exposed beams and candles lighting the place-it's the ideal setting to enjoy braised tuna with vegetables.

• La Cité du Dragon read more ›
  (1024 Chaussée de Waterloo, Uccle. Tel. 02 375 8080)
  With Chinese gardens, a huge veranda and sensational food, this is one of the best places to dine in the city. The lobster salad with mango and pineapple is a real delight.
• Balthazar read more ›
  (63 Rue Archimède. Tel. 02 742 0600)
  A very smart family mansion hosts this restaurant that specialises in kosher food. Don't miss out on the spectacular beef filet pur, served with green beans.
• La Cité du Dragon read more ›
  (1024 Chaussée de Waterloo, Uccle. Tel. 02 375 8080)
  With its Chinese gardens and huge veranda, this is the ideal spot for a taste of the Orient. Order the heavenly lobster salad with mango and pineapple.
• My-Tai read more ›
  (110 Chaussée de Malines. Tel. 02 731 2726)
  Some of the best Thai cuisine in the city. Dishes are delicious and authentic, and owners Bernard and Mai will do their utmost to make sure you have an enjoyable time.
• Barbanera read more ›
  (69 Rue Archimède. Tel. 02 736 1450)
  Traditional Italian food is served with a flourish in this classy and sophisticated 19th-century family mansion. The fried squid shrimp and red mullet is a must-but take note of the wonderful weekly suggestions.
• Les Nouveaux Russes read more ›
  (4 Rue Haute. Tel. 02 513 5565)
  Enter this typical Russian dacha (country-style inn) and order the mouth-watering sole with lemon and olive oil. After your meal, pop into the colourful vault cellar for a stiff drink.

• Comme Chez Soi read more ›
  (23 Place Rouppe. Tel. 02 511 8052)
  Two Michelin-starred restaurant where the fillet of beef with black truffles cooked by Lionel Rigolet and Pierre Wynants could become one of the best memories you'll have from your time in Brussels.
• Tasso read more ›
  (86C Avenue du Port. Tel. 02 427 7427)
  Chef Chris Vilters prepares an €85 five-course menu (including specially chosen wines) in a stunning and intimate atmosphere, complete with a parquet floor, a ceiling decorated with 30,000 wooden pears and an impressive chandelier above the bar.
• L'Epicerie read more ›
  (Le Méridien, 3 Carrefour de l'Europe. Tel. 02 548 4211)
  Set inside the hotel, you'll immediately warm to the exotic Caribbean atmosphere of this restaurant. Traditional French cuisine is served, with every dish exquisitely presented. Try the anglerfish medallions with Dublin Bay prawns.
• Le Vignoble de Margot read more ›
  (368, Avenue de Tervuren, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. 02 779 2323. Tel. 02 779 2323)
  Chef Claude Noaillon cooks up his famous roasted turbot in this restaurant surrounded by beautiful ponds and vineyards. Save a little room for the carpaccio of exotic fruits. This rural retreat minutes away by car from the city.
• Café Wiltcher's read more ›
  (Conrad Brussels Hotel, 71 Avenue Louise, Ixelles. Tel. 02 542 4850)
  The prestigious hotel hosts this very chic restaurant, with huge doors, stained glass on the ceiling and a stunning black piano. The stylish atmosphere extends to the menu, with the succulent Aberdeen Angus fillet with shallots.
• L'Alchimiste read more ›
  (30 Avenue de Visée, Watermael-Boitsfort. Tel. 02 673 3026)
  Warm up with wall lamps and a real fire in the trendy and atmospheric L'Alchimiste. Come hungry-no one should miss out on the four-course Black Diamond Menu, in which every dish features truffles.

After Dark

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• Moeder Lambic read more ›
  (69 Rue de Savoie. Tel. 02 539 1419)
  Join the international clientèle of this tiny pub specialising in beers, with a very wide choice: more than 400 Belgian brews and about 600 foreign ones. Warm atmosphere and always busy.
• The Abbaye de Forest read more ›
  (9 Place Saint-Denis, Forest. Tel. 02 332 1119)
  Just a few minutes away from the city centre, this enchanting former abbey is now a bar and restaurant. The perfect spot for a lazy sunny afternoon on one of its terraces.
• Café Modèle read more ›
  (208 Rue Antoine Dansaert. Tel. 02 303 3724)
  New café in the trendiest street in the city, Café Modèle is already building an enviable reputation for itself. Many already say it serves the best café latte in Brussels.
• Delirium Café read more ›
  (4A Impasse de la Fidélité. Tel. 02 514 4434)
  Choose from more than 2,000 beers in this café/bar. Visit on Thursday for the jam session.
• Le Roy d'Espagne read more ›
  (1 Grand-Place. Tel. 02 513 0807)
  Named after King Charles II-whose statue is visible on the façade-a 17th-century house now hosts this famous café. Traditional Belgian cuisine and drinks.
• La Bastoche read more ›
  (473 Chaussée de Boondael, Ixelles. Tel. 02 640 3417)
  Set in chic Cimetière d'Ixelles and attracting students as well as young dynamic executives, La Bastoche is a popular haunt.

• Cabaret aux Chansons read more ›
  (22 bis Rue du Marché au Fromage. Tel. 02 512 5192)
  Every Friday and Saturday, as well as on the first Thursday of the month, musicians and singers perform an eclectic mix of music at the Cabaret (www.cabaretauxchansons.be, French only).
• Havana read more ›
  (4 Rue de l'Epée. Tel. 02 502 1224)
  Enjoy toe-tapping live percussion with a cocktail before dancing the night away in this Cuban music club popular with people of all ages.
• Café Bizon read more ›
  (7 Rue Pont de la Carpe. Tel. 502 4699)
  A cosy and intimate venue that welcomes local and international blues and jazz musicians every Monday and Sunday night.
• Vk* Concerts read more ›
  (76 Rue de l'Ecole. Tel. 02 414 2907)
  Part of a big communal centre, Vk* Concerts is one of the most successful music clubs in Brussels, organising pop/rock concerts for the last decade.
• The Snug read more ›
  (129 Chaussée de Tervueren, Waterloo. Tel. 02 354 0174)
  A multicultural clientèle gathers in this Irish pub and dances to the sounds of local bands.
• Cabaret aux Chansons read more ›
  (22 bis Rue du Marché au Fromage. Tel. 02 512 5192)
  Every Friday and Saturday and on the first Thursday of the month, musicians and singers perform at the Cabaret. An eclectic mix of music-see www.cabaretauxchansons.be (French only) for this month's line-up.

• Fuse read more ›
  (208 Rue Blaes. Tel. 02 511 9789)
  For 15 years, the Fuse disco has been one of the most fashionable clubs in town, attracting top-name DJs on Saturday nights.
• Les Jeux d'Hiver read more ›
  (Chemin du Croquet, Bois de la Cambre, Ixelles. Tel. 02 649 0864)
  For 20 years, Les Jeux d'Hiver has attracted the cream of the crop who can afford to splash some cash. Dress to the nines and get ready to party all night long.
• Som Brasil read more ›
  (5 Rue de l'Hironelle. )
  Every Friday and Saturday night, Som Brasil is a meeting point for salsa lovers. On Sunday evenings, breathtaking live concerts start at 6pm.
• Mirano Continental read more ›
  (38 Chaussée de Louvain. )
  A leading light in Brussels' nightlife scene, this club has plenty of themed parties and plays a heady mix of commercial dance music.
• Louise Gallery read more ›
  (Galerie Louise, Level 1, Ixelles. )
  As famous for its themed parties as for special events organised by others, this nightclub is a must.
• Les Jeux d'Hiver read more ›
  (Chemin du Croquet, Bois de la Cambre, Ixelles. Tel. 02 649 0864)
  For 20 years, Les Jeux d'Hiver the cream of the crop-those who like (and can afford) to spend some cash. Dress to the nines and get ready to party all night long.

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