The Top 10 Restaurants In Etterbeek, Brussels

In terms of quality of life, Etterbeek is probably one of the best districts in Brussels. It has elegant nineteenth-century houses, the Parc Cinquantenaire with its green space and a view over the whole city, not to mention plenty of restaurants to suit all types of budgets. Whether you are a thrifty student or civil servant from the nearby European Quarter, you’ll find a wide selection of restaurants near the busy Place Jourdan. Here are 10 of the best dining establishments in Etterbeek.

Maison Antoine
Cafe, Food Kiosk, Restaurant, European, Belgian

Mamma Roma
Mamma Roma
This Franco-Belgian chain that specializes in pizza al taglio (by the slice) has now reached Place Jourdan. Mamma Roma serves squares of thick but light – almost focaccia-like – dough topped with combinations such as mozzarella, potato and truffle sauce, broccoli and spicy sausage, feta, olives and onion. There’s also tiramisu and authentic Italian coffee. Slices are sold by weight, but the set lunch menu is an especially good value. On a fine day you can take your pizza to eat in the nearby Parc Léopold.
Address: Mamma Roma, 37 Place Jourdan, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, +32 2 6406940

Carpe Diem | Courtesy of Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem
Brewery
Schievelavabo
Restaurant, Belgian, European

Paradis du Liban
Paradis du Liban
An excellent choice if you fancy a break from Belgian food, Paradis du Liban boasts a long and authentic Lebanese menu. Most diners order a plate of mixed mezze from the vast choice of hot and cold starters – the falafels are recommended – and then choose a meat dish like mutton chops, lamb koftas or barbecued quail from the grill.
Address: Paradis du Liban, Avenue de Tervuren 7, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, +32 2 73378 88

Pizza Liloo | Courtesy of Pizza Liloo
Pizza Liloo
Pizza Liloo
Regularly said to be the home of the best pizza in Etterbeek, if not all Brussels, Pizza Liloo offers a real taste of Italy. Its wood-fired oven matches an understated wood and brick interior, and among the pizzas you’ll find old favorites but also more unusual options for toppings like goat’s cheese, courgettes and truffle oil.
Address: Pizza Liloo, Chaussé de Wavre 580, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, +32 2 2651863
Au Cor de Chasse
Au Cor de Chasse
This family-run Brazilian Portuguese establishment attracts high praise for its regularly changing menus, which are based on the fresh produce available each day – and there are only five tables, so reservations are advisable. Seafood, including bacalao (dried salted cod), and friendly service are its specialties, and if you have room for a dessert don’t miss the pasteis de nata, which are tasty Portuguese custard tarts.
Address: Au Cor de Chasse, Avenue des Casernes 21, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, +32 2 3085725
La Porte de Bengale
La Porte de Bengale
Indian food in Brussels doesn’t always live up to expectations, especially for lovers of extra-hot curries, but at the ever-popular and reasonably priced La Porte de Bengale, you’ll probably find your favorite dish, whether it’s a mild korma, a chili-packed vindaloo, or something in between. Prawns and kebabs cooked in the tandoor oven are also available, as well as a decent range of vegetarian dishes.
Address: La Porte de Bengale, Avenue d’Auderghem 276, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, +32 4 86390228

Stirwen | Courtesy of Stirwen
Stirwen
In a quiet street off Place Jourdan, Stirwen offers an elegant fine dining experience. This is more a ‘special treat’ venue than a place for a quick lunch, as its menu offers a selection of oysters, foie gras, and the restaurant’s signature dish lièvre à la royale (a legendary French creation of hare stuffed with its own entrails, pork, and bacon). Stirwen prides itself on its use of seasonal, traceable produce and ability to combine tradition and innovation in the kitchen.
Address: Chaussée St-Pierre 15-17, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, +32 26408541

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