Brussels Restaurants

  1. Il Vecchio Mulino

    During Sunday lunch, this cosy restaurant feels like a communal dining room for the entire neighbourhood. But any time of the week it's a highly recommended option for authentic Italian pastas, meat and fish dishes, finished off with desserts such as chocolate tortes (platters are brought around to the tables for you to choose). Kids are welcomed with open arms.

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  2. Lola

    L-o-l-a Lola... yes, it's hard to get the Kinks out of your head at this streamlined contemporary brasserie. The menu is a combination of seasonal French and Italian (rack of lamb with thyme and onion confit and dauphinois potatoes, say), but it's the effervescent conversations of the young clientele bouncing off the stripped-back stone and wood surfaces that really gives this place its buzz.

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  3. Mamma Roma

    For pizza al taglio (sold by weight) with toppings like pancetta, pumpkin, walnuts and rocket, Mamma Roma hits the spot. You can take away or eat in, but it doesn't take reservations - just order at the bar (caveat: pickings are slim after ).

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  4. Rosticeria Fiorentina

    One of a handful of restaurants on this street catering squarely to Eurocrats. Hearty dishes served on paper tablecloths in family-style surroundings with Italian meals made by Mama.

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  5. Rugantino

    Little slice of Italy on one of the capital's busiest boulevards. Simple menu, great food and loud voices emanating from the kitchen.

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