Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant

A French restaurant located right next to the Royal Palace of Belgium. The atmosphere was calm, refined, and elegant. The tables were covered with double tablecloths, with leather underneath, and even the trays for serving dishes were leather as well. I really loved the overall ambience. About the food: The meal began with three starters. At first, the slightly jerky-like flavor made me wonder, “Is this really French?” But then I realized it was very Belgian in style, designed to pair perfectly with beer. Indeed, the first drink menu offered an overwhelming selection of beers. Thinking of the starters in that context, they made complete sense and were very enjoyable. That said, the third starter—dashi, daikon, and oyster—didn’t quite work for me. The temperatures of the broth and the daikon didn’t match, the oyster had a noticeable fishy taste, and although the presentation was beautiful, I felt the sesame didn’t quite fit. I ordered the seven-course menu, and overall, it was excellent. The second course, a terrine, was beautifully presented and simply delicious. The accompanying pickles were also elaborate, and eating them between bites of the terrine refreshed the palate nicely. The third course of miso and eggplant with clams felt a little mismatched. (Perhaps because the other dishes were so strong, this one stood out more.) Eating the clams separately and then the eggplant with miso on its own reminded me of Japanese nasu dengaku, which I loved. I’ve often seen French chefs incorporate Japanese ingredients or techniques, but this dish truly captured an authentic Japanese flavor. I found that both impressive and delightful. The shrimp was fresh, crisp, and springy, while the bisque had no unpleasant aftertaste—light in texture but rich in flavor. Very satisfying. The main course was veal, which was tender and delicious, paired with a lovely sauce. The only letdown was the ratatouille, which tasted too similar to the earlier eggplant and miso dish with just tomato added, making it feel a bit repetitive. Dessert was a blueberry lemon pie. Normally, I’m not a fan of lemon pie, but here the tartness of the blueberries balanced out the sweetness of the cream and meringue beautifully. At the same time, the sweetness mellowed the acidity, creating a light and refreshing dessert despite the richness of the cream. I really enjoyed it. What moved me even more was its presentation—it reminded me of the very first dish with caviar. The blueberry pie brought back the elegance and flavor of that opening plate, which made the dessert feel like a thoughtful closing to the course. The final crème brûlée was outstanding as well! I only wished I wasn’t so full, so I could have savored it even more. About the service: Perhaps because it was August, the staff seemed short-handed, and at times I felt a bit forgotten. The servers didn’t check in often, and I had to call them over a few times after waiting. Other tables seemed to be served smoothly, so perhaps it was the seating location or just the staff member assigned to us. We were also kept waiting quite a while for the bill, which was a shame since the food had been so good. Overall: The food was excellent, and I left with a high level of satisfaction. I would definitely return the next time I’m in Brussels.

Exceptional restaurant and service. From start to finish, it's a delight of flavors with an attention to detail in each plate. On Saturday evening, it's a fixed menu (7 courses) that will easily fill you up.

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.

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).

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 🤩

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.