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Best Restaurants in Ixelles

85 restaurants analyzed · Brussels

Ixelles has 393 restaurants - the strongest dining scene in Brussels outside the centre, with Vietnamese, Italian, Thai, and pizza. The Matongé African quarter and Place Flagey area are the two main dining draws. Prices are moderate.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant A · Fine dining restaurant, Contemporary European — Destination-level fine dining with precision classics and showpiece pies; expect long tastings, exacting service, and...
• Thieyp A · West African restaurant, African restaurant — Heartfelt Senegalese cooking with a tiny daily-changing menu, warm hospitality, and standout house juices; portions and...
• Osteria Bolognese A · Italian restaurant, Trattoria — A cozy Emilia-Romagna osteria delivering standout fresh pasta and warm service; book ahead and expect premium pricing...
• Lola A · Brasserie, French — Polished Sablon brasserie delivering refined classics with reliable highlights and occasional service pace hiccups;...
• Koku Ramen A · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Destination ramen with rich, pork-forward bowls and standout gyoza; expect queues, small space, and premium pricing for...
• Hispania Brussels 🇪🇸 A- · Spanish restaurant, Hotel restaurant — Polished Spanish cooking with standout seafood and rice dishes in a refined Sablon setting; service is usually warm...
• La fenêtre A- · Burger shop, Sandwiches — Top-tier takeaway burgers with artisan ingredients and friendly service; expect occasional long waits and no indoor...
• Le Troisième Acte A- · French-leaning bistro, Modern European — Cozy Modern French bistro in Sablon delivering flavorful, well-presented plates, warm service, and a strong wine list;...
• Ma Jolie A- · Contemporary restaurant, Wine bar — Stylish, cozy Modern European with Mediterranean-Asian touches; excellent food and warm service, but can be noisy and...
• Dolce Amaro A- · Italian restaurant, Wine selection — Polished modern Italian near Avenue Louise with standout truffle pasta, attentive Italian service, and high prices;...
• Sushi Tsuki A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese — Tiny, friendly sushi counter in Ixelles delivering very fresh, generous sushi with standout salmon and warm owner-led...
• COLONEL LOUISE A- · Steakhouse, Wine bar — Destination steakhouse for premium cuts and polished vibes; great meat and wines, but pricing is high and service can...
• Le Chou de Bruxelles A- · Belgian restaurant, European — Classic Belgian spot famous for 30+ mussel preparations; lively, welcoming, and best with a reservation, though service...
• Le Rendez-Vous Brasserie Restaurant A- · Brasserie, Belgian — Classic Belgian brasserie with hearty staples and friendly vibes; busy nights can bring slow service and tight seating,...
• Bogart-Foodies Corner A- · Restaurant, Italian — Inventive modern Italian in a tiny, intimate room with standout desserts and thoughtful service, but prices are high...
• Positano A- · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria — Warm, lively Italian in the EU Quarter with standout pastas and friendly service; pizzas polarize and prices trend high...
• Odette En Ville A- · Restaurant with bar, Contemporary European — Stylish, romantic spot with strong cooking and a buzzing bar; service and heat/noise can wobble and prices run high.
• Le Confucius A- · Chinese restaurant, Mandarin cuisine — Classic Chinese dishes in the Louise area with warm hospitality; flavors generally well liked, portions fair-to-small,...
• Shezan Restaurant A- · Indo-Pak restaurant, Pakistani — Welcoming Indo-Pak spot with consistently praised curries and naan, generous portions, and warm hospitality, though...
• Yemeni Restaurant B+ · Restaurant, Middle Eastern — Big portions of traditional Yemeni rice-and-meat plates at fair prices, but service can be brusque and inconsistent; go...
• Humus x Hortense B+ · Fine dining restaurant, Vegan — Destination vegan fine dining with botanical drink pairings and artistic plates; exceptional for adventurous palates,...
• Restaurant Umā B+ · Fine dining restaurant, Modern European — Creative Nikkei-leaning fine dining with standout flavors and polished plating, but service inconsistency and slow...
• Le Tournant ️ B+ · Modern French bistro, Wine bar — Chef-driven Modern French with subtle Japanese accents, strong wine program, and small, cozy room; excellent food but...
• Certo B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Cozy modern Italian with fresh pasta and natural wines; excellent flavors but small portions and premium pricing.
• Foor'n B+ · Lebanese street food, Middle Eastern — Creative Lebanese kaak sandwiches with standout hospitality and quick, tasty bites; mostly loved, with occasional...
• Caroni B+ · Venezuelan restaurant, South American — Authentic Venezuelan comfort food with standout arepas and cachapas; warm service and a tiny, tucked-away setting, but...
• Volta Supper Club B+ · Pizza restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish, lively pizzeria-cocktail spot with airy dough and creative toppings; strong dine-in experience but noise,...
• Il Pasticcio B+ · Italian restaurant, Lunch spot — Crowded weekday-lunch Italian near EU Parliament with very good pastas and warm Italian service; expect queues, noise,...
• Bodja B+ · Vegetarian Tibetan restaurant, Tea room — Peaceful vegetarian Tibetan spot for excellent momos and teas; prices are moderate for Brussels, portions lean light,...
• O’Roots B+ · Syrian restaurant, Middle Eastern — Charming Syrian mezze spot with fresh flavors and many vegetarian options; great for sharing, but expect small plates,...
• L'Epicerie Nomad by Callens B+ · Restaurant, Wine bar — Charming Ixelles fusion bistro with creative plates and warm vibes; food impresses many, but service pace, portion...
• 65 degrés B+ · Modern European restaurant, Tasting menu — Destination for thoughtful modern European tasting menus with heartfelt, attentive service and an inclusive mission;...
• Le Variétés B+ · Brasserie, Belgian — Stylish Belgian brasserie famous for roast chicken and classic dishes; lively setting and polished cocktails, with...
• Takumi Jourdan B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Crowd-pleasing ramen with fast, no-reservation service and strong vegan options at Place Jourdan, but occasional...
• Cocina Flagey - Squadra Cocina B+ · Pizzeria and cocktail bar, Italian — Lively Neapolitan-style pizzeria with standout pies and cocktails, moderate prices, but loud vibe and service pace can...
• Au Stekerlapatte B+ · Belgian brasserie, Traditional Belgian — Classic Brussels brasserie with generous portions, standout carbonnade and ribs, lively service; expect solid...
• HUGGYS Bruxelles 2 - arrêt Louise B+ · Burger restaurant, Belgian craft beer — Craft-burger spot with unlimited fries/coleslaw, strong gluten-free awareness, and beer pairings; tasty but pricing and...
• NYYÓ B+ · Modern Vietnamese fusion restaurant, Cocktail bar — Destination for creative Vietnamese-inspired small plates and cocktails with lively vibe; excellent flavors for many,...
• Godo Pizzeria Bar🍕 B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Excellent Naples-style pizzas and house-made mozzarella at fair prices, but service can be erratic and occasionally...
• Shrimp's B+ · Seafood restaurant, Casual dining — Creative, shrimp-only menu with friendly service and great value at lunch, but ventilation, occasional slow service,...
• La Meute B+ · Steakhouse, Belgian — A lively Ixelles steakhouse with standout fries and solid beef cuts, but inconsistent service and occasional sinewy...
• MEAT THE GREEK B+ · Greek restaurant, Casual dining — Lively, tiny Greek spot near Flagey serving generous gyros, souvlaki and mezze with warm service; great value for...
• LYN B+ · Lebanese restaurant, Brunch — Bright, generous Lebanese mezze and brunch near EU institutions with fast, friendly service and great value; a few...
• Saint Boniface B+ · French restaurant, Bistro — Charming French brasserie with rich, traditional dishes and warm service; excellent when on form, but recent reports...
• Takumi Flagey B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Well-liked ramen spot near Flagey with flavorful broths and fast service; good vegan choices, but service warmth and...
• Le Portugal B+ · Portuguese restaurant, Casual dining — Authentic Portuguese comfort cooking in a lively football-loving room; strong bacalhau and generous plates, fair value...
• Pizza la toscana B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — A small Avenue Louise pizzeria serving thin, Roman-style pies with warm service and fair prices, though a minority...
• Kitchen 151 • Middle East restaurant catering & event B+ · Middle Eastern restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant — Creative Middle Eastern plates with personal chef hospitality and strong vegetarian options, but expect high prices,...
• Restaurant Le Livre Jaune Chez Rachid B+ · Tunisian restaurant, North African — Beloved, homey Tunisian spot led by Rachid with huge portions, warm hospitality, and affordable couscous; expect cash...
• POZ" Châtelain B+ · Brunch restaurant, Cafe — A busy, stylish brunch spot for fluffy pancakes and toasts with friendly vibes, solid food, and occasional long waits;...
• Caleo Café B+ · Brunch restaurant, Cafe — Cozy brunch-centric cafe with standout coffee and pancakes, fair pricing, but cramped seating and occasionally brusque,...
• BIKETTE™ BURGER B · Burger restaurant, Casual dining — A small, house-made burger spot with juicy patties and standout fries, but service speed and operational hiccups can...
• RAMBO Washington B · Burger restaurant, American — Smash-style burgers with potato buns and quick counter service; excellent flavor when on-form, but recent wait-time and...
• Yummy Food B · Vietnamese street food, Takeaway — Tiny Vietnamese street-food spot delivering fresh, flavorful bowls at friendly prices; great for quick meals, but space...
• PANAM KEBAB Fernand Cocq B · Kebab shop, Doner kebab restaurant — Stylish kebab spot with flavorful chicken and house sauces, generous portions and fair lunch deals, but service...
• Hinterland B · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Bright, vegan-friendly brunch cafe with generous portions and standout coffee, but expect crowds, occasional service...
• TADAO Poke Bar - Ixelles B · Poke bar, Fast casual — Fresh, customizable poke bowls with lots of vegan options; strong owner engagement, good flavors, but delivery portion...
• Hawaiian Poké Bowl B · Fast-casual poke bowls, Healthy fast food — Fresh, customizable poke bowls with fast-casual service near EU institutions; great for quick, healthy meals but expect...
• Iyagi Korean Takeaway B · Korean takeaway, Asian — Small Korean takeaway with warmly praised flavors and friendly staff; portions and pricing spark debate, and it is...
• Laurent Gerbaud B · Chocolate cafe, Artisan chocolatier — Destination chocolatier-cafe with creative ganaches and solid hot chocolate; service and crowd control can falter at...
• BIKETTE™ BURGER BAILLI B · Burger restaurant, Casual dining — Handmade burgers with many cheese choices and standout fries, but inconsistent execution and slow, uneven service mean...
• Chez Richard B · Bistro bar, Cafe — Classic Brussels bistro-bar in Sablon with standout oysters and people-watching; tasty snacks and solid Belgian...
• The Black Sheep B · Gastropub, Irish pub — Lively Irish-leaning gastropub near Flagey with strong drinks, popular wings and burgers, energetic match-night vibe,...
• La Taverne De ZHAO_Saint Boniface B · Chinese restaurant, Noodle house — Hand-pulled Shaanxi-style noodles and MO sandwiches shine for flavor and value, but long queues, crowded space, and...
• Restaurant Pizzeria L'Angolo B · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria — Warm, classic Italian spot with generous pizzas and pastas at fair prices; service is friendly but can be uneven and a...
• Casa Louise Bistro Gourmet B · Brunch and bistro, Breakfast — Cozy Avenue Louise brunch cafe with friendly service and popular pancakes and benedict; expect moderate prices,...
• Sofitel Brussels Europe B · Hotel restaurant and bar, European — Polished hotel restaurant-bar with warm service and a quiet-square setting; food is mixed between classic Belgian...
• Indochine B · Vietnamese restaurant, Asian — Lively Vietnamese stalwart in Ixelles serving big bowls and grills at fair prices, with occasional service and...
• Vinomania B · Tapas bar, Wine bar — Welcoming Spanish-style tapas and strong wine focus on a lively Ixelles square, with standout hospitality but uneven...
• Stick that Meat 🇬🇷 B- · Greek fast-casual, Souvlaki — Greek street-food spot near EU offices with tasty wraps and standout fries, but inconsistent execution and slow service...
• Popotes (Charly’s Diner) B- · Brunch cafe, Coffee shop — Cozy brunch cafe with creative pancakes and solid coffee, but small portions, QR ordering, and strict no-mod rules make...
• Lloyd Coffee Eatery Louise B- · Brunch cafe, Coffee shop — Busy, family-friendly brunch cafe with big pancakes, QR-code ordering, and a kids playroom; tasty plates for many, but...
• Manhattn's Burgers B- · Burger restaurant, American — Popular fast-casual burger spot with juicy patties, quick counter service, and friendly staff; occasional hygiene and...
• Les Pénates Flagey B- · Tapas and Mediterranean plates, Wine bar — Bustling Mediterranean tapas spot near Flagey with tasty crowd-pleasers and many vegetarian options, but frequent long...
• Brasserie Signature B- · Brasserie, Seafood — Classic Belgian brasserie on Place Jourdan with very good oysters, mussels, and steaks, but high pricing with add‑ons...
• May Flower B- · Dim sum restaurant, Cantonese — Charming, family-run Cantonese dim sum spot with exceptionally kind service, handmade feel, and very fair prices,...
• Charcoal B- · Steakhouse, Grill — Modern steakhouse for richly grilled meats in Ixelles; standout ribeyes but pricing, add-ons, and service consistency...
• Le Petit Palais B- · Brasserie, Belgian — Characterful Belgian brasserie with an extroverted owner, hearty classics, and fair prices; service style and billing...
• Sushi Avenue C+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese-inspired — Creative, non-traditional sushi with generous presentations and friendly vibes, but expect occasional long waits, mixed...
• Pescobar Seafood Brussels C+ · Seafood restaurant, Mediterranean — Lively seafood spot with generous platters and standout service from named servers, but pricing disputes, upsell fees,...
• RORU - Sushi Rolls & Rice Bowls C+ · Japanese casual, Sushi — Design-forward Japanese fast-casual with bowls, katsu and maki; tasty for many, but value, consistency and raw-fish...
• My Tannour - Ixelles C+ · Syrian street food, Middle Eastern — Smoky meats and fresh flatbreads draw crowds, but long waits and recent inconsistency mean great bites are possible if...
• Le Petit Lion C · Pub, Bar — A lively, old-school Marolles pub with cheap drinks, mixed crowd, games, and gritty charm; great for local vibe, not...
• FLIPPER's - Original Burger C · Burger restaurant, Fast casual — Stylish California-inspired fast-casual burgers with friendly service and a strong veggie option, but small portions...
• Itaewon C- · Korean barbecue restaurant, All-you-can-eat — Lively Korean BBQ with an app-driven, timed all-you-can-eat format; fun for groups but mixed food quality, slow...

Top Cuisines

• Mediterranean — 8 restaurants
• American — 7 restaurants
• European — 7 restaurants
• Belgian — 7 restaurants
• Japanese — 6 restaurants
• French — 5 restaurants
• Cafe — 5 restaurants
• Italian — 4 restaurants
• Pizza — 4 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 3 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Ixelles (2)

• Odette En Ville A- · Michelin 1-star
• Restaurant Umā B+ · Michelin 1-star

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