Guidebook for Watermael-Boitsfort
Food Scene
Excellent pizza with sophisticated toppings where your price depends on how big a slice you want. Several locations in Brussels. Casual with modern decor.
6 locals recommend
Mamma Roma Boondael
467 Chau. de BoondaelExcellent pizza with sophisticated toppings where your price depends on how big a slice you want. Several locations in Brussels. Casual with modern decor.
Excellent tapas from Spain served on the conveyor belt. Busy, fun, make a reservation before you show up or else you may not get in!
16 locals recommend
Como Tapas by comocomo
19 Rue Antoine DansaertExcellent tapas from Spain served on the conveyor belt. Busy, fun, make a reservation before you show up or else you may not get in!
One of the Flemish joints on the Brussels food and hangout scene especially busy when the weather is good because they have tables outside in one of the coolest locations in Brussels.
12 locals recommend
De Markten Cafe
5 Rue du Vieux Marché aux GrainsOne of the Flemish joints on the Brussels food and hangout scene especially busy when the weather is good because they have tables outside in one of the coolest locations in Brussels.
People say they have the best coffee in Brussels, the best pralines, the best ice cream deserts, the best hot chocolate and... I believe they are right.
27 locals recommend
Frederic Blondeel
39 Rue de GanshorenPeople say they have the best coffee in Brussels, the best pralines, the best ice cream deserts, the best hot chocolate and... I believe they are right.
Good for almost anything... freshly squeezed juices, soy yogurt, cakes, sandwiches with fun ingredients, salads, bread (to go as well). Everything healthy, modern, fun (but not cheap). Several locations in Brussels.
76 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
16 Rue Antoine DansaertGood for almost anything... freshly squeezed juices, soy yogurt, cakes, sandwiches with fun ingredients, salads, bread (to go as well). Everything healthy, modern, fun (but not cheap). Several locations in Brussels.
Best tappan yaki in town and sushi on a conveyor belt (in form of a train).
11 locals recommend
Kabuki
32 Rue du Marché aux PouletsBest tappan yaki in town and sushi on a conveyor belt (in form of a train).
Mi Tango
31 Rue de SpaBest place for an Argentinian steak and a glass of Malbec.
Authentic Cypriot cuisine. Excellent quality, good prices. Frequented by all the Greeks in Brussels. Run by a family.
Ambelis
41 Avenue de l'ArméeAuthentic Cypriot cuisine. Excellent quality, good prices. Frequented by all the Greeks in Brussels. Run by a family.
A true African vibe, very often with live music. You're encouraged to eat with your hands. Excellent, African-inspired decor.
55 locals recommend
Toukoul
34 Rue de LaekenA true African vibe, very often with live music. You're encouraged to eat with your hands. Excellent, African-inspired decor.
If you'd like to try Belgian, a bit rustic and casual this is your spot. Very authentic cuisine and very good value for your money.
72 locals recommend
Les Brassins
36 Rue KeyenveldIf you'd like to try Belgian, a bit rustic and casual this is your spot. Very authentic cuisine and very good value for your money.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic place in Brussels. You have to see it for yourself. Crowd of all ages, very busy pretty much always. They have lots of tables outside on Place St Croix (overlooking the Ixelles Ponds) which never remain empty for long (even if the weather outside is not that inspiring).
355 locals recommend
Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène FlageyIconic place in Brussels. You have to see it for yourself. Crowd of all ages, very busy pretty much always. They have lots of tables outside on Place St Croix (overlooking the Ixelles Ponds) which never remain empty for long (even if the weather outside is not that inspiring).
One of very few places in Brussels with well preserved, authentic art nouveau decor and... an extensive beer list!
25 locals recommend
La Porteuse d'Eau
48 Av. Jean VoldersOne of very few places in Brussels with well preserved, authentic art nouveau decor and... an extensive beer list!
A truly excellent wine bar a bit off the beaten track but so worth visiting. Cool decor and the owners really know a thing or two about good wines from many places and good snacks to go along with them.
33 locals recommend
Chez Felix
142 Av. Félix MarchalA truly excellent wine bar a bit off the beaten track but so worth visiting. Cool decor and the owners really know a thing or two about good wines from many places and good snacks to go along with them.
Café Maison du Peuple
39 Parv. de Saint-GillesIconic, affordable, cool, relaxed.
One of the best hangout spots in Brussels, always buzzing with activity, great drinks, good (more casual) cuisine, art deco interior, center of gravity on Place St Boniface.
69 locals recommend
Ultime Atome
14 Rue Saint-BonifaceOne of the best hangout spots in Brussels, always buzzing with activity, great drinks, good (more casual) cuisine, art deco interior, center of gravity on Place St Boniface.
Legendary jazz bar with some of the best cocktails in Brussels. Stunning, well preserved art deco interior.
146 locals recommend
L'Archiduc
6 Rue Antoine DansaertLegendary jazz bar with some of the best cocktails in Brussels. Stunning, well preserved art deco interior.