Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant · Pl. de Brouckere

Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant · Pl. de Brouckere

Rue Baron Horta 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Highlights

Bozar Restaurant in Brussels marries precise Michelin-starred craft with bold, creative takes on French-Belgian classics amid stunning Art Nouveau vibes.

Rue Baron Horta 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Get directions

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€100+ · Menu

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@michelinguide

Bozar Restaurant

"Karen Torosyan is a genuine craftsman and an enthusiastic chef who, whilst respecting tradition, has developed his own culinary signature. In the company of his executive cheffe, Cassandre Ercolini, he raises ancestral culinary techniques to the rank of art. It is impossible not to be enthralled by his calm, high-precision gestures as he appropriates the mythical pâté en croûte and pithiviers recipe (by reservation only). This perfectionist seeks to communicate his emotions with each dish. His puff pastry creations are presented to the diner before going into the oven in this inclusive experience. Each bite is a moment of sheer bliss from the rich, crunchy pastry to the unctuous filling (for example, sweetbread, foie gras, Corrèze veal, cabbage and black trumpet mushrooms), further underscored by a harmonious jus. Searingly good food! Subtle interpretations that revive the classics of French and Belgian cuisine. Chef Torosyan aims for delicacy and reaches dizzying heights of intensity. Each dish is a masterpiece of artistry, with no detail left to chance, which is also the case of the interior. This magnificent restaurant is emblematic of Victor Horta’s Art nouveau architecture. Karen Torosyan has found his place at Bozar." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/bruxelles-capitale/bruxelles/restaurant/bozar-restaurant

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Bozar Restaurant awarded Two Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Belgium and Luxembourg 2023

"For many years, Karen Torosyan at the Bozar Restaurant in Brussels has been a model of culinary savoir-faire. The restaurant re-interprets classic recipes with a detailed and emotional approach, notable for its 'en croute' dishes. It has been awarded Two MICHELIN Stars." - Le Guide MICHELIN

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/bozar-restaurant-awarded-two-stars-in-the-michelin-guide-belgium-and-luxembourg-2023

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@afar

"Gastronomic Delights at BOZAR Art Gallery Brussels' BOZAR museum is well worth visiting for its excellent art exhibitions, concerts, and events, like TEDex Brussels . But it’s also worth visiting for its gastronomic restaurant, the BOZAR Brasserie, headed by chef David Martin. The menu changes each month and includes Belgian favourites with a fresh, modern twist. Ingredients are organic and sourced locally when possible, with dashes of international flavours like Basque pork and Anjou pigeon. The prices aren’t for the budget conscious, ranging from 20-40 Euro for a main dish. However, the set lunch menus from Tuesday to Friday make a more wallet-friendly option. Even if you don’t spring for a whole meal here, stop in for a coffee and dessert. Pictured here is the specialty of the chef: a dark chocolate ‘bomb’, filled with creamy, rich praline and accompanied with homemade passion fruit sorbet. The sweet/tart combination is heavenly. The BOZAR Brasserie doesn’t take reservations so go early and be prepared to wait. It’s worth it."

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Michael Uzmann

Google

Located inside the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels Bozar sees Chef Karen Torosyan focusing on perfection, specifically in regards to traditional dishes less-and-less commonly seen in an era where trends come and go with the click of a smartphone camera. Art Deco in design, a table on the verge of the kitchen highly coveted for those who wish to witness Torosyan and Executive Chef Cassandre Ercolini work quietly and precise, plates are faultless with deep flavors while service is much like a Bistro in terms of personality and flow. Offered as a seasonal tasting or classics, the latter with three choices and two of those requiring 48h advanced notice, guests are greeted warmly by everyone inside a place with clean lines that feels miles away from the bustle of center-city. Honoring Victor Horta’s architectural mastery with ancestral techniques, even the laminated Bread cutting no corners before three artistic Canapes, the day’s first course finds a mound of Caviar rounded atop delicate picked Crab and a disc flecked by gold and Sorrel. Presented the Pithiviers before and after baking, a faultless golden shell giving way to Duck and Goose Liver amplified by rich Jus, each bite is a reminder of slower times even before more Sauce and a refreshing Gazpacho arrives to refresh the palate mid-course. Taking no shortcuts with pre-Dessert, Trou normand exploring acidity and bitter notes, it should come as no surprise to those familiar that Torosyan’s Millefeuille is a definitive version served with the utmost attention, each bite a little different from the last but each light, aromatic, crunchy, creamy and blissful.

Anthony Chan

Google

Karen Torosyan’s BOZAR delivers beautifully crafted, Michelin two-star dishes with bold, rich flavors. Highlights from the seven-course menu included the Brittany Sea Crab with caviar, Bresse Poultry with goose liver, Blue Lobster, and a refreshing Trou Normand citrus break. The food leans heavy — luxurious but definitely filling — so pace yourself. Service was flawless, polished without being stuffy. Come hungry, leave happy (and very, very full).

qh tram

Google

We went there for the first time and the experience was amazing. The food was incredibly well balanced and the service as well. Big thanks to the experience given by Stephanie Pierre ❤️ + their Brioche is just wonderful 🤩

kasper vandeloock

Google

Been here twice, simply the best restaurant in the city. Special thanks to the young sommelier who always gives great suggestions

Prashant Gandhi

Google

What can I say about this amazing restaurant that the Michelin Guide hasn't already said. The food is amazing, the presentation is beautiful and the overall decor is a juxtaposition of old and new, modern and classic. Their signature pate is a must-eat but my favorite was the dessert. That just completed the entire meal with a perfection that many places miss.

Levon N. Grigoryan

Google

if you are in Brussel, you should visit this place and must try food here. I have no words to explain my feelings. My respect to entire staff and especially to chef Karen who is personally controlling all processes.

Mikko Varhe

Google

A good seven-course meal. The dishes formed a beautiful ensemble. Especially in the scallop dish, the sophisticated flavors of the main ingredient and careful preparation were overshadowed by the sauce. The wine package was mostly good, although the white wines could be served slightly warmer - they were ice-cold. The service was friendly and unpretentious, although occasionally somewhat uncertain and inexperienced. The atmosphere of the restaurant is good.

Julie Belaen

Google

Perfection! Came here for the 50th birthday of my husband and we had a wonderful evening. The staff is great, so refreshing to see such a diverse waiting team. Special mention for the young man who welcomed us and the female sommelière. We took the 5 course menu. But we got 3 fully elaborated amuse-bouches before. Each dish was executed to perfection and so beautiful. I absolutely loved the desserts as well, and thank you for the special moment with the dessert and candle for my husband.

Tim O.

Yelp

Arranged an earlier flight so I could arrive in time to enjoy a Friday lunch at Bozar before reporting on a track meet. This is an outstanding ** restaurant. Frankly, I probably have more to write about this restaurant than I did the track meet, but I'll save the rest for my book. Please do not hesitate to book a seat here.

Alfredo E.

Yelp

Chef Karen Torosyan is a genius when it comes to food selection, service, consistency and quality. Bozar's Michelin ** is well deserved. This centrally located gem has easy access from Brussels' main plaza. The restaurant provides a calm and relax ambience which was great for us after a long day touring the city. Karen is a high respected Chef who has developed his own culinary signature. He does everything, cooks, talk to the guests and supervise the staff. Is always a real honor to witness a perfectionist Chef communicate his experiences and emotions with each dish. A must stop if you are visiting Brussels.

Fei S.

Yelp

What I thought was going to be a quick 5-course meal (as depicted on the menu they handed us) ended up being a 2.5 hour 8-course dinner. It was kinda wild to get three fully-developed standalone amuse bouche courses, not mentioned on the menu. This dinner at Bozar was a traditional French fine dining meal, with beautifully crafted plates assembled with lots of care, technique, and butter. My favorite dishes, of course, were the lighter items on the menu - the steamed radish amuse in chicken broth, and the reimagined "black forest" which has all the flavors of a black forest cake, but none of the heaviness. MENU "RAVENSTEIN" - Noble Pâté-Croûte (duckling of Barbarie, pistache, pickled vegetable) - Eggplant (eggplant of Sicily, miso, bottarga) - Veal (veal of Corrèze, bouchée à la reine, girolles) - Apricot (red apricot of Roussillon, almonds, rosemary) - Black forest (Bigarreau cherry, black chocolat, cottage cheese)

David B.

Yelp

Things started off ok and the food was just ok. The pate with the lettuce wrap was terrible. The biggest problem was the sick wine server. We watched her coughing into her hand, not covering at all and coughing on the wine glasses and bottles. This is a two star Michelin which doesn't adhere to simple heath quality standards. After complaining to the child "manager" the wine server was removed from serving our table but continued to serve the rest of the tables. She continued to stare over at our table making things more uncomfortable. At one point she came back to our table to clear an empty glass and deliberately coughed at us. This was disgusting. Once again the "manager" was informed who did nothing so finishing three courses out of seven, we asked for a check for the food we had eaten. At the door on the way out I asked the older manager why he didn't address the situation and he told me he trusted his colleague was taking care of it. (The older manager hid from this whole situation) McDonalds and Burger King have higher heath quality standards when dealing with sick employees. I have never seen such gross behavior from an employee at any restaurant and feel management doesn't know how to manage.

Mindy S.

Yelp

It was horrible. We ordered seven courses menu. The service was super slow. my son is allergic to lobster, they replaced the lobster with raw tomato with tomato soup. It was horrible so we told our Waiter instead of apologizing the food was not good. The waiter said we should've said he is allergic to lobster when we made the reservation so that is the best they can offer. They should be ashamed of themselves not to mention this is a two stars Michelle Restaurant.

Elyka A.

Yelp

We came here for a pre-theater dinner with some friends while we were in town. It's a little frustrating that they don't tell you the menu ahead of time and you really aren't supposed to make any substitutions. They were however very accommodating when one of my friends flagged that she doesn't eat pork and one of the dishes was a pork dish. My fiance had told them ahead of time about his gluten allergy and that they were also able to accommodate. The food was good - we got amuse bouche, and then 3 courses, but the sequencing of the meal was a bit off - for example it took about 30 minutes from when we were done dinner to when they brought out dessert, and we had to get to the train station to catch a train to Amsterdam. The wine pairing was a great value at I think 30 Euros. Overall, for the price, I was pleased.

Nadine F.

Yelp

I had an excellent lunch here with colleagues. We had the three-course lunch with a bottle of house wine, and everything was good and beautifully presented. On a work day, I'd say the two-course lunch would have been sufficient, because it includes additional amuse bouches and little pastries and candies at the end. With three courses, we were completely stuffed and struggling to make it through the rest of the day. The prices are quite reasonable for a Michelin star restaurant. It's about 40 euros for a two course meal, not much more than you'd pay at a normal restaurant of much lower quality. Service, of course, was wonderful. Highly recommended.

Emma M.

Yelp

This was an amazing surprise dinner after we arrived in Brussels! We didn't have reservations but we were able to be seated. The menu was interesting and the dishes were simply amazing! The dessert was probably one of the best things I've ever eaten. The wine list was great and perfectly paired with the courses. The atmosphere was relaxed and yet, still felt upscale. We weren't dressed to the nines, after traveling all day but we didn't feel unwelcome nonetheless. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area!

R M.

Yelp

In one word :) excellent ... another word ... relaxed What a great dinner ,, Everything was amazing .. staff was wonderful , polite . What a treat

Viki N.

Yelp

The food was ok if you overlook the fancy presentation but holy cow is it expensive. Service was so-so. They asked me to move to another table because the one I was sitting at was reserved, even though practically the whole place was empty and nobody came in while I was eating. So who were they holding the table for? It was also hot due to no air conditioning and almost no air circulation, so I don't get how they manage to be so upscale with mediocre food and a stifling humid environment. I recommend anywhere else you can find, particularly because they won't charge €16,50 for a Caesar salad!

Cornel F.

Yelp

Overrated Michelin started restaurant. The food is good but very expensive, the menu is limited and the atmosphere sucks - has more of a train station feel than a Michelin restaurant.

Jennifer P.

Yelp

This place was fantastic. We ended up here because we were going to a concert in the concert hall here, and thought this restaurant would be easy. To our great surprise, the food was spectacular! Some of it was very inventive and modern (eel mousse), but they also had some classics (steak frites) that they did really well. Good wine list, modern decor, friendly service, reasonable prices. Definitely recommend it.

@michelinguide

Bozar Restaurant

https://guide.michelin.com/en/bruxelles-capitale/bruxelles/restaurant/bozar-restaurant

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@michelinguide

Bozar Restaurant awarded Two Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Belgium and Luxembourg 2023

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/bozar-restaurant-awarded-two-stars-in-the-michelin-guide-belgium-and-luxembourg-2023

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@afar

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Michael Uzmann

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Anthony Chan

Google

qh tram

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kasper vandeloock

Google

Been here twice, simply the best restaurant in the city. Special thanks to the young sommelier who always gives great suggestions

Prashant Gandhi

Google

Levon N. Grigoryan

Google

Mikko Varhe

Google

Julie Belaen

Google

Tim O.

Yelp

Alfredo E.

Yelp

Fei S.

Yelp

David B.

Yelp

Mindy S.

Yelp

Elyka A.

Yelp

Nadine F.

Yelp

Emma M.

Yelp

R M.

Yelp

In one word :) excellent ... another word ... relaxed What a great dinner ,, Everything was amazing .. staff was wonderful , polite . What a treat

Viki N.

Yelp

Cornel F.

Yelp

Overrated Michelin started restaurant. The food is good but very expensive, the menu is limited and the atmosphere sucks - has more of a train station feel than a Michelin restaurant.

Jennifer P.

Yelp

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