Bistro restaurants in Belgium
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Dansing Chocola
Things get loose at this old-fashioned café, with staff grooving behind the bar or vaulting Tarzan-like up to the wrought-iron mezzanine railing to take orders from upper-level tables, while busking violinists serenade diners. Dishes - Belgian and a few international options like spicy Thai soup - are simple and incredibly filling (go for the 'small' portions unless you're ravenous), and there are sensational fries (around €3 for a bowlful). The kitchen closes at 22:00.
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Dansing Chocola
Things get loose at this old-fashioned café, with staff grooving behind the bar or vaulting Tarzan-like up to the wrought-iron mezzanine railing to take orders, while busking violinists serenade diners. Dishes – Belgian and a few international options like spicy Thai soup – are simple and incredibly filling (go for ‘small’ portions unless you’re ravenous), and there are sensational fries (€3 a bowlful). The kitchen closes at 10pm.
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House of Eliott
Flamboyantly camp turn-of-the-20th-century décor here includes period-dressed mannequins and candelabras in the street-level parlour/dining room, and old coffee grinders, sewing machines and Wedgwood-tiled walls in the basement ‘servants’ quarters’. The latter opens to a terrace jutting right over the canal, and features a tank full of live lobsters, the house speciality.
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Chéri Chéri
Carnival-like red, blue, green, yellow and orange striped walls, scrubbed floorboards and a stripped-concrete back room give this brand-new ‘canteen’ a casual-chic ambience. Smart bistro fare like risotto or gratin of endives is brought out on funky crockery, and lopsided glass sugar bowls accompany your coffee, but service is pretty patchy. Still, it’s early days.
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Berlin
Spacious brasserie underneath the police tower in St Andries, with bold design features and black and tan décor. Attracts an eclectic crowd from jeans-minded teens to the old lady who lives round the corner. Simple honest bistro fare is served, including homemade shrimp croquettes. Great place to drop in at any time for a drink, snack or meal.
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L'Entrepot du Congo
The first bistro to open in 't Zuid and it still pulls the locals. Occupies a renovated stone warehouse and is noticeably less pretentious than other eateries in this area. Drinks are reasonably priced and the bistro-style food - sandwiches, pasta dishes, steaks and salads - is a cut above the average. The kitchen closes at 22:30.
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Gran Kaffee de Passage
A mix of regulars and travellers staying at the adjoining hostel, Passage, give this candlelit, alternative Art Deco–styled bistro one of the best atmospheres in town. Its menu of hearty traditional dishes, such as stoverij (local meat in beer sauce) as well as filling tofu creations, is a bargain.
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Bourla & Mares
Excellent bistro-restaurant on a pedestrianised backstreet in the shadow of the Bourlaschouwburg. Ultramodern with a touch of antique and Art Nouveau. The cuisine is predominantly Italian with a seafood slant. Pop in any time - the kitchen is open from noon to midnight.
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Le Perroquet
Perfect for a drink, but also good for a simple bite (salads, sandwiches etc), this Art Nouveau café with its stained glass and timber panelling is an atmospheric, inexpensive stop in an area that’s light on such places.
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Arcadi
The jars of preserves, beautiful cakes and fruit tarts of this classic bistro entice plenty of locals, as do well-priced meals like layered eggplant and cheese, all served non-stop by courteous staff.
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Berlin
A magnet for everyone from stylish shoppers to students using the free wi-fi, the black-painted Berlin is great for breakfast, homemade bistro fare or just a cocktail or beer.
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Cafédraal
Through a stone archway, this bistro/bar's hip yet homely multicoloured rooms buzz with diners who come here for its outstanding bouillabaisse.
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Christophe
A cool late-night bistro with marble table-tops and a decent range of Flemish staples such as fresh Zeebrugge shrimps. Excellent late-nighter.
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Pottenbrug
Vintage posters, cosy tables and a lovely alfresco terrace make this old bistro an enduring favourite for authentic and hearty local dishes.
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Pottenbrug
Vintage posters, cosy tables and a lovely alfresco terrace make this old bistro an enduring favourite for authentic and hearty local dishes.
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L'Amour Fou
Head deep into Ixelles to find this simple bistro and long-time favoured late-night bite stop.
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Di Vino
A intimate wine bistro that's big with the locals. A small chalked-up menu offers staples like goat-cheese salad, lasagne and vegetarian dishes.
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Blue Olive
Big, hip bistro-bar with lampshades that have to been seen to be believed. Serves a good selection of pasta dishes, salads and typical bistro cuisine, and it has an impressive wine list.
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Gran Kaffee De Passage
A mix of regulars and travellers staying at the adjoining hostel, Passage, give this candlelit, alternative Art Deco-styled bistro one of the best atmospheres in town. Its menu of hearty traditional dishes, such as stoverij (local meat in beer sauce) as well as filling tofu creations, is a bargain.
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