Humus x Hortense

"Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten from Humus x Hortense advocate for plant-based diets due to their sustainability compared to meat or fish. They emphasize the importance of local sourcing and avoiding artificial farming methods. They highlight the environmental challenges and promote the truth about sustainability through their restaurant's practices." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

"Chef Nicolas Decloedt and the lady of the house and sommelière, Caroline Baerten, were championing plant-based cuisine long before it became trendy. Their sustainable ethos and creativity have been a source of inspiration for many, what’s more they publish a sustainability report that can be consulted online by all and sundry. We warrant that a meal in this stylish, street corner building adorned with frescoes of angels and gilded ceilings will be an unforgettable experience. The micro-seasons are reverently respected thanks to their close collaboration with botanist-farmer Dries Delanote and other craftsmen and women. Light years from fads and fashions, zero waste is a state of mind here, leading to a bold, new, innovative look at gastronomy. A personal retake on the Paris-Brest dessert with matured celeriac, foaming quince, punchy horseradish and a celeriac and apple juice to coax all the flavours out of the vegetables. The sommelière deploys her immense talent in creations that may feature amazake, sake, milky oolong tea and vodka, in a bid to further exalt the chef’s exuberant recipes. Each dish triggers our curiosity and awakens our appetites. Humus x Hortense is in a class of its own." - Michelin Inspector

"Humus x Hortense, in Ixelles, is awarded with One MICHELIN Star and the MICHELIN Green Star. Chef Nicolas Decloedt is known for sublimate vegetables and aromatic herbs in refined dishes, showcasing a commitment to sustainable gastronomy." - Le Guide MICHELIN

"Nicolas Decloedt, who celebrates fruit and vegetables at Humus x Hortense in Ixelles." - Le Guide MICHELIN