La Buvette

Fine dining restaurant · Sint-Gillis ·

La Buvette

Fine dining restaurant · Sint-Gillis ·

8-course seasonal tasting menu, creative cuisine, and wine pairings

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Chau. d'Alsemberg 108, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium Get directions

€100+

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"We wager that this restaurant will quickly become your favourite watering hole. The vintage interior of this former butcher’s shop oozes character and appeal, further enhanced by reasonably priced bistronomic fare. The single set menu overflows with elegant sauces and creative flair." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/bruxelles-capitale/be-saint-gilles/restaurant/la-buvette

La Buvette

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"Elegant Slow Food at La Buvette in Brussels I’ve had so many great dining experiences in Belgium, it’s hard to choose a favourite. I can say, without reservation, La Buvette is in my top five. La Buvette is warm and classy without feeling overly stuffy or formal. The concept is simple – one menu, 8 courses, drinks optional. The ingredients are local, organic, and seasonal. The food is, without a word of exaggeration, divine. The presentations are artistic and beautiful and the flavour profiles are complex without being confusing. Each and every ingredient shines through. The best part - the menu is €45. Are you making reservations yet? See photos of my entire menu here: http://cheeseweb.eu/2013/11/la-buvette-slow-food-restaurant-brussels/"

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Chef Interview: Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson, Souvenir, Ghent, Belgium

"In Saint-Gilles, this restaurant became the place where a love for freedom and expression in cooking took hold." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/people/chef-interview-vilhjalmur-sigurdarson-souvenir-ghent-belgium

La Buvette

Jenn L.

Google

had their tasting menu for a birthday dinner! everything was decent and aesthetically plated as usual for a fine dining restaurant. the dishes came out really slow :( so we skipped one of the courses unfortunately…. didn’t have a favorite dish - but everyone loved the lamb, salmon and dessert!

Christiaan M.

Google

Service (Wilfred gets 5 stars) and Atmosphere was great! The location is a really nice. It feels like you’re in somebody’s 3-story home. Interior is simple, yet design. And the setup with various rooms creates intimacy and personal attention from waiters, whilst still allowing the restaurant a profitable scale. Food was great, with diverse courses and nice combinations of flavours. Pairing wine was not our favourite choices.

Joseph C.

Google

One of the best experiences in Brussels without a doubt. Each course well thought through. The lamb and fish courses were as good as you will get anywhere. Cheese was exceptional. All aspects down the bread with whipped Japanese butter were exceptional. With each plate the server offers an in-depth explanation adding to the overall experience. Service was top notch, nothing was too much trouble. 10/10

Andrew A.

Google

This place is hands down one of my favourite places in Brussels ! Service, food, ambience - everything is spectacular. As soon as you enter you are mesmerised by the decor and the place. I couldn’t believe how big it is ! The team working there were very attentive and explained everything with such passion. The food was unbelievable. Everything tasted delicious and was thought through every step of the way with every detail. This is a MUST try trust me :)

Martin De G.

Google

Had a wonderful night, food and service was incredible. My opinion though, I believe the fish was perfect without the sobrasada.

Robin H.

Google

Great night with fantastic food and attentive service. Andrea was our main server, and was happy to engage with us beyond providing an explanation of each course. She was charming, polite, knowledgeable and fun. Due to a miscommunication over the booking time (it was pushed back but the message was delivered to another phone so was missed), the manager offered us a complimentary drink which was more than was needed: they had tried to reach us and it was our error. He insisted and the gesture was very much appreciated. For information, the negronis are incredible. Just as a reminder, the food was amazing. Well worth a detour and will eat there again when next in Brussels.

Lina I.

Google

From start to finish, our experience was great. The service was attentive and professional, making us feel truly welcome. The food was not only delicious but also thoughtfully crafted, showcasing the chef’s creativity and expertise. Every dish was a delight, turning our evening into a smooth and memorable dining experience. On top of that, the quality of the cuisine far exceeded the price, making it an excellent value. Highly recommend!

Agathe

Google

I recently visited La Buvette and opted for the vegetarian alternative to the fixed menu, as I don’t eat certain dishes from the regular menu such as octopus and lamb. I was very surprised when the amuse-bouche arrived: instead of the octopus, I received only the small garnish leaf that accompanies it. Just a few chopped greens in a tiny bowl. When I asked the waitress if something was missing, she replied that they did not have an alternative to the octopus for the vegetarian option, even though they advertise a vegetarian version of their menu. It was disappointing to be charged for a full tasting menu without any real replacement for one of the courses. I chose not to stay to witness the rest of the dishes, as this first course already made the experience feel careless and unthoughtful.

Vanessa S.

Yelp

8 course gastronomique menu for 45€ & top wines !!!! A place to remember and to re-visit again & again !! Topper !

Ben G.

Yelp

Really really really delicious food. Just so good. And if you can book downstairs there's a great just off the street vibe in a former butchers. You can sit with 4 round the old counter if that's what you're into. I couldn't speak for upstairs. As for the food you just choose how many courses and drinks, the rest is down to the menu that day. I always prefer it that way, no awkward dish-choosing moments. And when it's all so good I would go with the chefs choices above my own anyway. Go try enjoy!

Katerina o.

Yelp

I loved the food, the flavours on the plate combined with the overall simplicity of the restaurant. Would totally recommend!!

Maria T.

Yelp

Lovely atmosphere, very good and very interesting food! Interesting flavours with fresh ingredients! Lovely way to spend an evening as the menu includes 7 dishes.... or more! The staff is very nice and they explain everything about the food / ingredients. Very good value for money.

Stephen B.

Yelp

For me this restaurant poses a few problems. There are some very good points but for the price there are some issues. To start the beer menu is excellent if a little pricey and there is a reasonable choice of wine. The room is a little spartan, which for us leads to noise issues, with the place full there is a lot ambient noise making conversation a bit of a competition. With deco that includes wobbly tables ( fixed by the waitress) and hard chairs I again don't feel this merits the price. Food wise it's a bit mixed... Some plates are excellent, however some could be said to be rather bland an forgettable. Again for the price and the quantities all the ingredients are rather ordinary and basic, no frois gras, no langoustine, no scallops, no truffles. In fact at the end of the meal we couldn't name any dish with what could be considered to include any special ingredients. Out of the 8 dishes I had only about 3 where memorable. Service was ok and not too formal. We never noticed the issue of changing glasses as we stuck with the same wine throughout dinner. Overall the feeling is of somewhere trying a little too hard, a little bit pretentious, a little bit expensive. However a few fixes could bring the place fully up to scatch.

Belkis W.

Yelp

Worth going? Yes, so reasonably priced for a tasting menu of that caliber, and excellent wine selection. The highlights of the meet were a delicious opening course, a vegetable medley which was perfect in every way. And then the Pollock fish in ginger and carrot sauce, very savory and well-balanced. The setting is charming and a good place for a group dinner or date night.

D K.

Yelp

It was very reasonable price for this high quality food. Seafood appetizer including muscle, scallops and squid was fantastic and foie gras was the best I have ever had. Dessert was refreshing and clever. There are two pre-set menu, large and extra large. Extra large has two more course than large and there is extra charge for the cheese course which was great. Presentation was excellent as well. It takes about 2 and 1/2 hour to 3 hours to complete the course, so make sure you are not in a hurry and have good company. We sat in downstairs after read the Yelp review but upstairs looks fine too except the seats next to the toilet. When I come to Brussels next time, I'll definitely visit this place again.

Johanne D.

Yelp

One of Brussel's best places for a great food experience - but here only simple products are used, you'll recognize them all, just taste them differently. Several hours of food & wine pleasure. Be careful though, it's a lot for some delicate bellies.

Lionel L.

Yelp

Discovered this restaurant thanks to a tip from a friend. From my point of view was it a golden tip! No nonsense, not to much show. Great and cosy atmosphere, excellent food and great wines. Will definitely go back to this one.

Sergio P.

Yelp

I really love this place,it's small and they don't have too many places but if you like food you must be there at least once. They are offering two no choice menus so you don't have to think too much about what you'd wish or not. Of course you can change basic things in the menu i.e. If you don't like fish. But most of the time their menu 9 or 11 services is great and well combined. They also propose great wines

Julie C.

Yelp

If you are looking for a very high end restaurant for an affordable price, this is the place to be. Nice setting (ask to be seated downstairs) and very friendly service! One of my favourites :)

Maria J.

Yelp

My favorite restaurant in Brussels. Every time I go there, I'm pleasantly surprised and it gets better and better. Easy-going service, excellent beer and wine selection and most of all dishes that are worth a Michelin star. Just don't expect a fancy restaurant. The restaurant has simple décor. It used to be a butchery. But I think it just makes it even more special.

Eli H.

Yelp

Gorgeous setting with impeccable service. A delightful evening with each course outdoing the last, although the almost-raw pig's neck was hard to stomach and a disappointment. Cheese selection stunning and superb wine recommendations. Pricey nonetheless but a worthwhile treat now and then.

@michelinguide

48,380 Postcards · 8,030 Cities

https://guide.michelin.com/en/bruxelles-capitale/be-saint-gilles/restaurant/la-buvette

La Buvette

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

The Best Restaurants in Brussels

La Buvette

@michelinguide

48,380 Postcards · 8,030 Cities

Chef Interview: Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson, Souvenir, Ghent, Belgium

"In Saint-Gilles, this restaurant became the place where a love for freedom and expression in cooking took hold." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/people/chef-interview-vilhjalmur-sigurdarson-souvenir-ghent-belgium

La Buvette

Jenn L.

Google

Christiaan M.

Google

Joseph C.

Google

Andrew A.

Google

Martin De G.

Google

Had a wonderful night, food and service was incredible. My opinion though, I believe the fish was perfect without the sobrasada.

Robin H.

Google

Lina I.

Google

Agathe

Google

Vanessa S.

Yelp

8 course gastronomique menu for 45€ & top wines !!!! A place to remember and to re-visit again & again !! Topper !

Ben G.

Yelp

Katerina o.

Yelp

I loved the food, the flavours on the plate combined with the overall simplicity of the restaurant. Would totally recommend!!

Maria T.

Yelp

Stephen B.

Yelp

Belkis W.

Yelp

D K.

Yelp

Johanne D.

Yelp

Lionel L.

Yelp

Sergio P.

Yelp

Julie C.

Yelp

If you are looking for a very high end restaurant for an affordable price, this is the place to be. Nice setting (ask to be seated downstairs) and very friendly service! One of my favourites :)

Maria J.

Yelp

Eli H.

Yelp

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Chef Interview: Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson, Souvenir, Ghent, Belgium

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