Le Tournant ️

First thing first, the chef was so understanding and responsive when I made reservation, very much appreciate it. Service was very professional and the waitress was super nice and engaging. Yet, the service might appear a bit of a rush. But that has to do with the 2 hours slot. The overall ambiance was really relaxing and cozy. Coming to the best part; Food wise: the quality of the ingredients are outstanding, I think everything is carefully sourced, and I was able to see that. The food was tasty, and not overwhelming. The portions are generous, which stood out. The only thing, we did not prefer, the pairing of steak in the main course with the salad. It did not fit, it cooled the steak and did not go well, in my opinion, in terms of taste and interest. I think the quality and the taste of the food would be even higher if paired with a special homemade sauce and more seasonal veggie. I raised this to the waitress and she told me it has to do with the liking of the chef and how he used to eat steak. So it is really a matter of preference. This is a long review, because the restaurant and the staff really deserve to be praised for the great work they do. Highly recommend it, and cannot wait to go back.

It was a great experience. I was surprised to see that they had a three-course vegetarian menu. All three courses were impeccable, and the pricing was probably the lowest I’ve ever seen in a Michelin restaurant. The team was great and everything was very, very nice. Strongly recommend.

Exceptional service, well chosen wine selection, went with a vegetarian and we both had our choice of veggie and meat dishes. Beautiful presentation. Good acoustics too. I had a scrumptious risotto. The octopus started lacked something but was well cooked. Would only suggest softer lighting on right hand side of resto.

Warm and welcoming service, delicious food, and truly outstanding customer care. We weren’t fans of the coffee, but the staff were very apologetic and even took it off the bill—a rare and much-appreciated gesture. We’d happily return any time!

Truly excellent. From the warm welcome to the detailed knowledge of the wine menu and how it would pair with what we were considering eating, every aspect of this restaurant is top-notch. Every single dish that we ordered was expertly crafted. It can be tricky to balance high quality cuisine with down-to-earth eating but Le Tournant manages it perfectly. Every bite of every element on every dish was just perfectly prepared with a high degree of skill. This is unfussy food that respects the origins of the dishes and ingredients, prepared to a high standard without requiring pretentious techniques for the food to shine. Very interesting to find this kind of fusion too! It's easy to miss that it is in fact a fusion restaurant, but again not over-done; retaining it's French character and origins of the cuisine with just enough of a hint of Japanese to surprise and delight you. Admittedly the option of sake instead of wine does somewhat give it away... Very well done! I would very strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone and I doubt that I will ever forget the meal that I had here.

The food was tasty, no doubt, but the dishes are for "tasting" rather than a proper meal imo. In addition, the tables are way squeezed one next to another, which makes eating somehow uncomfortable for me. Overall, I would not describe it as vfm if you are really hungry, but a nice alternative if you are looking for some dishes to have with your wine. Edit: I am updating my review in response to the "owner's comment", which differs slightly from the one I initially received via email (attached). To address your initial ironic question, I am certain that I dined at Le Tournant. Regarding the claim that I did not "finish" my dish, the so-called "leftovers" were pure fat (yellow parts shown in the photo), which I generally do not consume for health reasons. I never complained about the dessert; I simply did not finish the tiramisu, for it was nothing special. There was no mention of it in my review, so there is no need to focus on that. It is true that I arrived without a reservation and left before the original booking, as instructed by the staff. However, this does not change the fact that the tables are positioned extremely close together, whether a reservation is made or not. The space constraints were not a result of my presence - I did not receive an extra table, as you suggest. The table was already there and was simply occupied by another guest after me. In short, the seating arrangement remains cramped regardless of reservations in my opinion. I did not decline the table upon arrival because at that moment, there was no one seated close to me, nor was I informed that this would be the case. I was only told that I needed to leave before 9:00 PM, which I willingly accepted and did. P.S. If your goal is to make guests feel comfortable as stated, reacting so defensively to constructive feedback suggests otherwise. You seem to only appreciate positive feedback. Perhaps my entrecôte was simply too fatty - better luck next time in a reserved and more private table. Cheers.

The food was really good! I made a reservation for 6 and we had a spot outside. Prices are fair and quality is good. We took a dinner menu, three courses. Would recommend.

Lovely bistro style restaurant, the food was amazing and we felt really welcome and well taken care of. Their wine is something special! It's a place to sit down, relax and enjoy your meal, I wouldn't recommend it if you are in a rush. The service is super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend the boar stew and the fruit crumble.

We stumbled upon this gem when visiting the Matonge neighborhood (it's right outside of it) and ended up eating the best meal we've had in Brussels. Wonderful happenstance. The attention to detail and menu choices blew us away. We came in for lunch and had the second formule--either entree or dessert, substantial main dish, and coffee for 19 euros. Everything was utterly delicious. For starters we had the duck rillettes (like a country pate) and it came with a grapefruit caramel, pickled daikon, and something that resembled a matcha powder. We were four so for the main dishes we had the lamb and prune stew, the duck with confit lemon and fennel, the fish of the day, and the rabbit. Everything also came with rice and lovely cooked vegetables. The braised leek in particular was delectable. To end the mea, we hadl a healthy serving of lemon curd tart (with a thin layer of dark chocolate hidden below) and something that resembled a brownie but was denser and had a richer, more nuanced taste. It came with creme chantilly. We were served by Kevin, who was excellent. He was attentive, but did not hurry us, explained all of the dishes well, was funny and had perfect timing. We were impressed that the chef came out to check on how we liked the food midway and then also stopped by to chat near the end of the meal. We will return!

I was in town for a conference and decided to try this place out since it was within very short walking distance of my hotel. The wait staff were very attentive and offered to translate the menu for me since the online menu didn't have any daily specials on it. I settled on the Tartare de boeuf and a glass of wine. Mousse au chocolat was the finisher. The meal and atmosphere were very relaxing. I really like the place and I could tell that the locals were really enjoying it as well. If you're visiting it is worth your time for a small, cozy, and relaxed venue.

After reading all the wonderful reviews I rushed here for a dinner after long day of work. I had jumbo spicy shrimps for appetizer and beef tartare for entry. Appetizer was overly salty, although the Sauce was complex and complemented dish well. BTartare was fine, mushrooms added to the interesting taste. However the meat was so chewy that I had to take out the ligaments all the time. Overall - OK experience. Won't come back. PS: everyone in the restaurant are super nice!'

After reading some reviews by my fellow yelpers, I decided this place was a must try. Admittedly, I wasn't charmed. -Service is very friendly, but getting someone's attention is quite challenging at times. -My meat (Antilles style) was fatty and chewy (I can tolerate maybe one of the two... but both?). -The wine that was proposed wasn't what I expected. If you're going to offer several options by the glass (from Titulus -the wine bar across the street), you might have people try them first? Overall quite a disappointment, thus.

So far I can just say this is one of my favourite restaurants, French cuisine with an exotic touch of the islands. 2amazing cooks Denis and Laurent always eager to see if customers are happy with their meal. They have a nice wine selection from Titulus Quality of food is just perfect and well balanced. I had a few dishes and they are all exquisite. And desserts.. Well.. It goes without saying.. They are superbe. Try the steak