Lola

Hmmm. You pay for food as in a 1* Michelin restaurant and you get a decent brasserie food. This place is really expensive. Food is ok - but far from the wow-factor. The starter - egg cocotte was lukewarm with soggy mushrooms. The main course -cod - better and the dessert -Ile flottante - really good. Service was fine. But kitchen needs improvement

Very superior food. Starting with bread and butter (yes, that good) to Dover Sole (about the best i've ever had). Definitely deserves a higher rating-- would go all the time if we're a local

Booked for a business dinner, group of 30 people. The communication before the event could be improved, but at the end everything worked as planned. Service was professional and kind. The food was delicious, the only negative point is that we received the sauce a few minutes after the plate, so some people ate without the sauce. A bit pricey compared to similar restaurants but overall, you won't be disappointed.

tl;dr classics are classic for a reason. the potato was to die for, and the lamb & sauce incredible. martini on point too. Amazing find in the middle of Brussels with a local feel & good attention to detail on food, service, and atmosphere. The lamb & portions amazing, as was the lobster bisque and the espresso martini. The restaurant is warm & cozy inside, with an intimate and modern feeling that puts the focus on the food & conversation in front of you. We’re here for the meal and company, that in of itself is the ultimate show. Service was also amazing, considerate & understanding. While a typical Belgian pre-summer takes most diners indoors, I had some work calls coming in and asked to sit outdoors even if a bit cooler & risk of rain so I wouldn’t upset other customers, and the staff were kind & accommodating with that request. My only concern, and I think this is more me, the crème brûlée is meant to be shared and is a bit much for one. It could also be a little bit more firm but this may be down to my tastes/opinions. Plenty of vanilla bean, good firm crunch on the top, taste was on point, and if i had my partner dining with me, then we certainly would have devoured it whole. Suggestion - call out on the menu if it’s meant to be shared, then a patron can make the call or try many of the other delectable desserts you had on offer. Would certainly eat here again, looking forward to both new twists on the classics, with Lola putting their stamp on things.

Very nice place, excellent drinks, not too big but great wine selection. All dishes tasted great. Unfortunately I took only a picture of the lobster ravioli

I cannot express how grateful I am for finding this restaurant while walking in Sablon and immediately trying to book a table through their website. Everything from the beginning to the end was exceptional. The service, the politeness of the staff, the atmosphere and the food. A true Belgian-French cuisine and atmosphere. We tried 2 starters and for main courses, and 2 desserts and they were more than enough for 4 people. I recommend all the dishes we tried with no hesitation and I cannot recommend more for you to try the beef which was amazingly cooked. The profiteroles were the best ones I’ve tried in my life.

The dinner we had was one of the best meals I have ever had. I don’t recall the name of what we ordered but you can see the picture. Also, the crème brûlée is perfect. The staff is polite and did everything possible to make the best experience possible.

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in the world! The food I had was amazing, the staff was kind, the atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant, and was fairly priced. We ordered the lobster ravioli and lemon butter pasta.

I think this restaurant was subpar to the many different options in Brussels. We paid about 137 euros for two people with drinks, two entrees, an appetizer(snails), and bottled water. We were seated immediately inside without reservations so that was nice. The staff spoke moderate English and the inside was clean. It's higher maintained than a casual restaurant but not upscale. I thought the wait was a little long for what we ordered. The snails weren't something I'd get again but fresh. The sea bass was the best out of the whole meal. The lobster was not spicy at all and felt a bit overcooked and the pasta undercooked.

Very nice restaurant and I am glad we got a reservation the day before. I was on a business trip and looking for some nice places to eat and this was a recommendation from a colleague. We ordered a nice bottle of Sancerre, I had the beef carpaccio and had the Vol au Vent for my main. My colleague had escargot and sea bass for her main. Dishes were beautifully presented, I thought the carpaccio was the highlight of my dinner. While the flavors of the Vol au Vent were great, it was a bit heavy for my taste. Service was great and very attentive. Ambiance was very modern and we enjoyed our dining experience. Overall, I would come back and try some of the other main dishes.

Delicious and great service. I have been craving the escargot ever since my meal here and no place has been able to satisfy that craving. I'm coming back to Brussels in summer and stopping in for this dish as well as mussels if they serve them too.

Best meal in Belgium, hands down. First of all, this place is POPULAR, make sure you make a reservation as least a day or more in advance because walking in is not an option unless you want to sleep over and eat tomorrow. The vibe is intimate but energetic, and you better like your neighbors because this place gets packed. It is popular because the food is seriously tasty. The foie was rich and creamy, and the lobster ravioli were just two , but bursting at the seams with lobsteriness. The tuna was perfectly cooked , our only minor gripe was the rice was too salty. The real star was the razor clams - yeah I know I'm a bit obsessed with razor clams in general, but this was the 2nd restaurant I've been to where I ordered a 2nd helping for dessert. We ate an ungodly amount of bread to soak up the clam juices. What really made it for us was our amazing server then turned host Rafi - who was engaging, funny and kept things together when the rest of the service in the restaurant went a haywire due to a huge unflux of people all at on once. But the food was so good we didn't mind hanging out and waiting a while for our stomachs to make more room for more clam-soaked goodness.

The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 was the fries. I was expecting Belgian style fries and what I received was McDonald style fries. They were salted & tasted like fast food.

These guys appear to have come up with a formula circa 1996 for classic Belgian dishes and service, and it works pretty well. My wife got Vol Au Vent, and I got braise endive wrapped in ham, baked in cheese sauce. Both were excellent. Great location on Place du Grand Sablon. On the spendy side, lunch for two was about 65 EUR.

When in Brussels...get some mussels! On our only evening in Brussels we headed out to get some moules and frites. (Yes, I know that's 2x frites in one day. But hey, we walked a lot. I earned it.) We did not have a reservation but were lucky to get a great table in the back. I highly recommend making reservations but they do also have bar seating if you didn't plan ahead. We saw the table next to us eating croquettes which looked delicious. However, we both agreed they looked better than they tasted. For our main course we each ordered mussels although probably we could have shared. The bowl was huge! While the mussels were really tasty, all of the sauce was at the bottom so while the top ones were good, the bottom ones were amazing. But at that point I was already quite full. It may be silly but I'd recommend moving the ones from the top off to the side and start with the bottom. Then you can add them back in and toss with the remaining sauce. We ordered a bottle of pouilly fume which was extremely tasty and reasonably priced from the extensive list. I definitely recommend ending the meal with their mint tea which was the perfect finish to cleanse us of our double frites sins.

Excellent dinner here last night. We enjoyed the croquettes and asparagus for appetizers, and my friends had chicken and asparagus, while we had the beef meat loaf and cod fish. Perfect ambiance with good , attentive, and classy service. It's rather expensive but it's worth a try.

I was very impressed with the whole artichoke entree. But the main course was disappointing. A veal chop with overcooked spaghetti pasta on the side and some old fashioned mushroom sauce was not what I expected when I read the beautifully written menu. I had imagined a thin pasta with veal and mushrooms in a sauce mixed together. More modern flavours. But instead it was a bit like eating at an old Swiss Chalet, than a chic Brussels eatery. Also wines available were poor.

We went here during our Christmas break, I know long delay in reviewing, and we both really enjoyed our meal. The restaurant is small, but it doesn't feel cramped and more importantly the noise level is great so it was easy for us to enjoy a nice meal together. I ordered the chicken and my fiance ordered the risotto and both were excellent. Beyond the food the location was awesome. After dinner we were able to walk around and check out one of the many high-end chocolatiers in the square. Overall great place.

After a ropey start to our night in a restaurant elsewhere, we thankfully stumbled across this absolute gem of a restaurant. Saturday night, busy busy spot, and they were only delighted to accommodate us. We were greeted by the maître d′ who was positively delightful! She sat us and popped us over pre dinner drink promptly and with very little fuss. Our meal consisted of prawn croquettes and seabass(possibly?!) ceviche, followed by the lemon sole and lamb, all of which were exquisitely cooked. The level of service from both the maitre d and the gent with dark rimmed glasses was just exceptional. We never felt rushed, even though we were a relatively late sitting and felt welcome from the moment we walked in. In fact, when we went to order coffee, our waiter offered to hold off as we still had quite a bit wine to go! Just a simple courtesy, and yet it was very much appreciated. Highly recommend this restaurant for a spot of Belgian fine dining with a reasonable price tag and some wonderful service thrown in for good measure!

Fun, Eclectic, Sleek, Cozy, Creative, Friendly are all adjectives that describe this awesome eatery in located in the heart of CBD. The Chef does a masterful job of creating a delicious crowd pleasing menu. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. The bartender whips up some of Brussels finest cocktails. From start to finish this "brasserie" is worth checking out.

Went to Lola's based on a recommendation from a local friend. Food lived up to the recommendation. We were on a whirlwind tour of Brussels, Brugge and Paris so some stiff competition from the numerous places we ate, but in the end it came out as one of the top restaurants we visited. For our mains, we had a diverse selection. From cod, to shrimp risotto, chicken to ham shank the meal was excellent. The shrimp risotto came out on top for our main selection. Excellently prepared. If not for having bone in my fish (a pet peeve of mine), the cod would have been perfect. The ham was a massive piece of meat, though after breaking through the fat you were left with a reasonable sized portion. We had chocolate three ways for dessert and some creme brulee. Both were nicely done. Service was good. Decor is cozy, wait staff were hipster (think suspenders, black frame glasses).

Pretty pricey but the food is really really really really good. The ambiance is nice and the waiters are friendly. To keep it short, I'd save up to come and eat here once in a while. Everything on the menu looked really good but I stuck to the sea bass with scallops with leek sauce and pumpkin risotto. It was the best sea bass ever. So soft and tender. And I definitely recommend the vanilla ice cream with figs for dessert! It has so many flavors and spices in a bite!

Went to lola on a Monday for dinner. The staff was very helpful in selecting our entrees. Scallops with puff pastry and butter and the desert (chocolate mousse cake with vanilla almond ice creme) were to die for. Our entrees didn't disappoint either. Definitely will not think about visiting the place again.

Food was excellent with a great location. Service was also good, but suboptimal as they didn't offer bread till we were done with dinner. And, when ordering the appetizers, there were no serving spoons for condiments, and in fact, dropped one of our toasts on the floor. Extremely uncharacteristic for a "high end" dining establishment.

Lola Lovely Lola! How fabulous on the palette but lets hope work is paying :p I was delightfully invited for lunch with the brother in law who has a taste for all things fine, luckily. Fine dining in a causal environment, well dressed waiters, a superb menu with suggestions to have you pondering over the menu for quite some time. What a wine list! And liquor list... We had a range of starters including carpaccio of scallops, tuna tartare, and scallop 'parmentier'... all melt in the mouth! An ossobucco and a steak tartare for the boys, all devoured. Somehow we managed space for dessert - a molleux and a caramel moelleux! This obviously all needed 2 eau-de-vive's to wash it down. Wine was divine. Everything was divine! For 3, I believe the bill was above the €250 mark if not 300. First date material :)

It's a very busy restaurant, nice setting and clean. It's a bit a wait for meal and dessert to come out, however the service was very attentive. I ordered "cod with butter lemon sauce, asparagus and mash potatoes". It's nice fine dish, the cod perfectly cooked but it's bit cold. As I would like my fish to be hot, not just warm. It's a great dish after all. I ordered desert "creme brûlée" and coffee. It's too bad that I had my desert first, and wait a bit for my coffee. I finished my desert then my coffee come later. Not sure, if it is how it works, but I would like to have the sweet together with my coffee. It's nice place after all, but I would like to check some where else.

We dined here recently on the recommendation of the hotel concierge. We asked 'lola' for a wine suggestion, told her what we liked, and she suggested one the most reasonably priced wines, which was quite good . We both enjoyed our entries, as well as the service and ambiance. The steak tartare was awesome. Highly recommend.

Amazing! Delicious! I had the sweetbreads dish and can't say enough. The atmosphere is perfect!

Great dinner and atmosphere! Very good service and continent for a Sunday evening. Dessert ananas was delicious and good wine selection.

This place was recommended to me by the concierge at the hotel I stayed at while on a weekend trip to Brussels. I cannot remember exactly what I ordered since its been a year since I was there but I do remember that their food was amazing. The decor was very contemporary and sleek, and their staff was very friendly, and helpful. Not to mention patient when I attempted to practice my so-called french-restaurant-ordering skills hehe ... The understood and spoke English but I tried anyway :) This is definitely a nice restaurant to check out if you're in the area

We ended up here on a Sunday night when most restaurants in Brussels are closed, and it was really great! One person in our group is allergic to gluten, and the servers were very nice in helping her find dishes that would work for her. I had an asparagus appetizer that was really good and fresh, and a delicious shrimp and risotto main course. The desserts looked great, but we were stuffed, so just enjoyed some refreshing mint tea. I highly recommend this place - especially if you're looking for somewhere to eat on a Sunday night.

After visiting the Magritte Museum near Place Royale up the hill, my wife and I came down to the Grand Sablon and grabbed lunch at Lola based on the trusty Yelp reviews and the enticing pictures of the food. I would caution that for any Americans (or non-local tourists), it's definitely not as tourist-friendly as most of the other places we went to. Given that lunchtime on Sunday was very crowded, we ended up with the last two seats at the bar - no mind at all in what was a restaurant with a very modern feel and lots of light coming in the windows. However, the bartender's English was shaky at best, and the English-language menu did not make it very clear what was an entree vs. an appetizer (apparently, the vast majority of the menu is appetizers or tapas-style portions, as I would think of it), so we ended up selecting the daily specials off the French-language menu. I also think that led to the service (once we were served our food) to be non-existent; it took us a long time to get someone's attention to give us our check, and then for the check to be taken. I don't fault it as harshly as I would a restaurant in an English-speaking locale, but just keep in mind that ultimately, you're not necessarily in the most 'touristy' section of Brussels here. That said, we really did enjoy our meal here. Definitely a bigger purveyor of wines relative to beers (which was disappointing), but the Chimay Bleu was still delicious. For an appetizer, we went with a half-dozen hollow-shell oysters (which I think just means it had a deeper shell). I don't think I had had oysters in Europe before, and the flavor was distinctive from the East Coast / West Coast versions available in the U.S. While it's definitely on the more briny side, it has a warmth in flavor that you don't get much from the briniest of East Coast oysters. They're very meaty as well and delicious overall. We then split a scallop appetizer, where slices of freshly seared oysters were mixed into mashed potatoes and served with mushrooms and a poached egg on top. This was absolutely phenomenal; the scallops paired with the potatoes were really good, while the poached egg gave an impressive depth of flavor that didn't overwhelm as some gravies do. For our entrees, I definitely got the better plate - the daily special of roasted braised bone-in pork butt and thigh, which was so incredibly good and tender - the meat just fell off the bone without any effort. Whatever sauce it was roasted in - I think it was some kind of mustard - gave it a nice little spicy kick without masking the smoky flavor of the pork. My wife got a sesame-seed crusted salmon which, while good, simply was no match for the decadence of my entree. Lola does their food really well; I only wish that we had a bit more clarity on what we ordered initially instead of winging it a bit. However, the pork was probably the most delicious individual dish I ate during our weekend in Brussels, and, while a bit expensive, it was a delightful dining experience.

Good restaurant, the kitchen is reasonably good. However it is pricey. Desserts and entries should be sold at more realistic prices. For a main dish, drink and coffee it is still somehow a good pick. The wine they recommended us was very good and also at a reasonable price. The decoration is functional and personnel polite and formal. Fair enough. Not for every day

Traveling on business, I took an extra day to check out the Sablon district of Brussels, and the cab driver recommended Lola. Busy restaurants don't often welcome a "party of one" with open arms, so on a Friday night, without reservations, I didn't have high hopes. Not only did they fit me in at the bar, they made me feel right at home. What a great experience! The service was great and the food fantastic.

I would give it a 5 star in Brussels excellent food quality and very good service.the meal came on time right after the appetizer. Would certainly visit again

I wandered in here around 8p on a Saturday, a single person looking for dinner. The hostess was incredibly gracious and found a nice spot for me at the bar. The staff was also wonderful. The food was lovely--mackerel tartare with cauliflower foam. It was exactly the perfect thing when I was tired and needing something light.

Excellent steak. This is a proper restaurant. A bit on the pricy side, but it's worth the price.

A very well designed, modern and chic restaurant. A good price for quality restaurant that is worth visiting on special occasions. Good and quick service. Be sure though to reserve in advance, especially during weekends.

I ate there yesterday the entree was okay but the main was cod on vegetables the fish was so dry and tasteless the service was okay my husband had the large shrimps with risotto the risotto was undercook the food wasn't worth what we paid for