Top Modern French restaurants in Brussels, Belgium

Came here for a team lunch.

The food was very delicious, however we all agreed that the portions could be a little bit bigger. My colleague had a vegetarian dish with brussels sprouts, and indeed, he could´ve had more veggies on his plate considering how quick that´ll be digested.

Otherwise nice ambiance but there was a cold breeze.

We left rather disappointed. The food was okay - could be personal preference - but the service was chaotic and rather slow. We were early so service started quick but then slowed down a lot while the restaurant filled up. I noticed other tables waiting a long time to even order and then getting wrong orders or missing drinks etc. We could also hear the chefs in the kitchen talk and listen to music. The sommelier however is friendly and competent.

Chez Harvest is a hidden gem in Brussels. The owner, a wine enthusiast, consistently extends a warm welcome and offers excellent advice on beverage pairings for your meal.

The “around” formula is exceptionally unique. Whether it’s around vegetables, fish, or meat, the menu selections are inventive and meticulously crafted. What’s most impressive is that since the introduction of this menu concept, the culinary standards have significantly elevated. One can sense the passion and dedication in every bite. While some flavors may be less familiar, it’s a strength to introduce forgotten vegetables or cultural variations.

In summary, I absolutely loved my experience and can’t wait to return.

Absolutely the most awful culinary experience of my life in the world!
The food is absolutely not good, both in taste and composition.
Nothing tastes good , everything is dull and no ingredient connects with the other. Every course gets even worse and the wine pairing is very bad!
I couldn't even finish the entire dishes since they were so bad.
Seriously, how can this level of food even exist??
The restaurant is poorly designed, the atmosphere is non existent and the service is super slow. You wait more than 20 min between courses.
The dessert was just awful .
On top of all that you pay 190€ for 2 people!!
Shame on this place, it should be closed immediately!
No word written here can truly describe how awful this place is.....

Good food but we had slow service and it's quite loud inside

September 2023

The restaurant is located little away from the crowded area. It is in between St. Catherine and Grand place.

Staff is very nice and food options are good. You will always find it full but you can find seat. There are many non-vegetarian (meats and seafoods) options available. You may not find many vegetarian options.

There is sitting space outside and you can enjoy your drink.

Service was excellent. Very friendly and efficient staff. I was only there for the Grimbergen beers which I loved. 5 out of 5 for the beer. My only regret is I was not hungry enough to try the mussels which had an absolutely delicious aroma, from the diners seated next to me. Hopefully, I get to try them next time 🤞

Very nice restaurant in a good location just next to the church. Food was delicious and the service was excellent, staff are very friendly and accommodating. This restaurant does not take credit card, only debit card and cash.

Second time visiting. A nice place for mussels. Really like their mussels provencale, fresh and flavourful. The staffs and friendly and fluent in English too. Would definitely recommend.

The food was good except for the sausages, they were over cooked. The beef stew is easily the best dish they serve and their fries are good but really greasy because they’re fried in pig lard. The service was good.

Amazing food, great atmosphere. We ordered the garlic butter escargot, mussels and Flemish Beef stew. Best food we had in Brussels!

Loved the courgette soup! The service was very slow on a Wednesday. Very friendly staff but no explaining of the food when brought on the table. Variety of wines and suggestions on what to combine was good. Presentation of the food was also good. Bad choice of the black plate, feeling of it not so appealing.

The food was delicious.
Order from the local section and get anything with stoemp! The sausage was savory and smokey and the gravy was plentiful!
Great beer selection as well.
It helps if you speak French, but some of the waiters do speak English.

Good option for some nice Belgian food and beers of course. We loved the carbonnades (a beef stew cooked in beer, Belgian cuisine classic) and the Angus fillet. The courses are normally served with fries or salads. One main dish and you will be fully satisfied. Nice ambiance inside and large terrace to sit outside.

Very nice restaurant with phenomenal food! Wonderful wine pairing with the meal. The music is at a very good level and allows you to have an opportunity to converse. Great spot for a meeting or romantic date with a great atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Very interesting, adventurous, colorful, fun. Plates are small, I recommend having the chef do the wine pairings and getting the stories behind the food and wine. Be patient. It is very good

Update 23 Jan 2024.
Second visit. Food was great. It was a bit busy and there were 8 of us, it took 3 hrs. Still recommend. It is a fun experience. Recommend the wine pairing.