6 new restaurants to discover this winter
Every new season comes with new restaurants. And as usual in Brussels, the past few months have been packed with new hotspots opening everywhere. So here are our 6 favourite addresses for the festive season!
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Barge
Seasonal dishes by the canal
Barge could be defined as a gourmet restaurant, but without the fuss. Just a few months ago, Barbara, the sommelier, and Gregory, the chef, left the starred restaurant L’Air du Temps in Eghezée to open their own place.
The result is a modern yet charming restaurant, with huge windows, brick walls, a large bar and a great vibe. On the food side, Barge has a unique seasonal menu (44€ for 4 courses, 55€ for 5 courses) and natural wines. Because that’s what the duo has at heart : highlight simple and good products and work with local suppliers and in the most natural way possible.
Yes, Barge might just become your new favourite restaurant in Brussels.
Tigermilk
Colorful Latin-inspired street food
After the opening of their first successful address in Paris, the Tigermilk team set their hearts on Brussels for their second address, in the lively Châtelain neighborhood to be precise.
The word “Tigermilk” is a reference to the "leche de tigre", the name given to the emblematic Peruvian marinade made from lime juice, spices, red onions, salt and fresh fish. Drooling yet? The restaurant has that modern canteen atmosphere that makes it the perfect spot for a dinner with your long-time-no-see best friend, but also for a nice lunch with colleagues.
On the menu, it’s a Latin America flavours paradise : ceviche, quésadillas, guacamole… everything is fresh, tasty and surprising. The concept is to choose one main course and give it a little twist with sides, such as nachos or guacamole… And a cocktail, of course! More thirsty than hungry? The bar is also accessible to have a drink, a chat, and a good time.
Pois Chiche
Tasty vegan and veggie meals
Pois Chiche (the french word for “chickpea”) is the name of the new go-to place for falafel lovers! On the menu of this neo-canteen opened by two “echte Brusseleirs” (google it)? Delicious Middle Eastern street food, including humus, haloumi, shakshuka and of course, falafels.
Due to the quality of their food and service, this “fast good” opened in the Marolles neighborhood this summer has been a hit since day 1.
Chickpea on the cake? Pois Chiche works with local and organic products. Oh, and they have a week-end brunch, too!
The Poet
Chic restaurant in a hotel setting
Drop everything, there’s a new hotspot in the EU area, just a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Square! The Poet is a multi-faceted place that is bound to become your new HQ if you live or work nearby.
From the breakfast buffet to the business lunch, afterwork drinks — with a large choice of great cocktails — and contemporary dinner, you could easily spend the whole day here.
The place has also been very tastefully decorated, but what really caught our attention is the huge marble bar in the center of the restaurant, a true masterpiece that makes The Poet quite unique.
Old Boy
Trendy spot for comfort food
Craving bold flavors and a buzzing vibe? Old Boy is the place to be! Tucked away in Ixelles, this hip spot brings a fresh, modern twist to Asian street food, with dishes designed for sharing and packed with punchy spices.
Whether you’re dropping in for a casual dinner or rounding up your crew for a lively evening, the colorful setting and laid-back atmosphere make it a no-brainer. Pro tip: don’t skip the cocktails — they’re as creative as the food!
Tokidoki
Cozy Japanese café vibes
Located in the heart of Saint-Gilles , Tokidoki has been in “coming soon” mode for a looong time. Loïc, the inspired and inspiring guy who opened this "Japanese home-cooking" place, fell in love with Japan, where he spent 5 years of his life.
In his little restaurant, he serves an authentic, surprising and mostly vegetarian cuisine that is not sushi or ramen. Grilled onigiri, wakame seaweed salad, silky tofu with shizo and Sichuan pepper… That’s the kind of dish you’ll discover at Tokidoki.
The place is small, cute and welcoming, the food is great and pretty new for Brussels, and all of this is still pretty much a secret... You’re welcome.