Stirwen

For a special occasion, this place will not let you down. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and ambiance very enjoyable. Your likes and dislikes, as well as allergies etc will be taken into consideration for the tasting menu. While on the pricier side this establishment is eager to impress and leave it's mark. A place to remember and keep an eye on in the future.

Incredible food that is delicious, combines high quality ingredients with unique flavors, and looks pretty! I highly recommend this restaurant. Having tried a few 1- and 2- Michelin star restaurants, this place is up there with them, with a calmer vibe and a more down-to-earth team. Atmosphere: the seating area is spacious. Seats are not cramped together like many other restaurants. The set up brings noise levels down and makes Stirwen a perfect restaurant for a calmer or more romantic dinner. 10/10 Service: The staff are friendly and helpful. They try to explain everything in English and make their guests welcome. I met the head chef who shared a lot of insights into the ingredients and dishes! 10/10 Food: Modern French dishes that combine high quality and/or unique ingredients beautifully. I really enjoyed the warm langoustine starter. The delicately roasted langoustine combined delightfully with the shellfish sauce + foam. I then had venison for my main (first time) and loved it. The meat was very soft and tender (like a very high quality beef tenderloin, except with a slightly different flavor profile). It was not ‘gamey’ at all, thanks to the younger age of the venison (as I found out from the chef). The meat was balanced nicely with soaked pears and different vegetables, along with a sauce that included a hint of cocoa. For dessert, I had their hot and cold chocolate cake with hazelnut ice cream, which was rich and surprisingly light. (I normally skip dessert in restaurants but I was enjoying my time at Stirwen and wanted to continue the experience.) 10/10 Definitely will be back whenever I’m in Brussels

Great as usually, I keep coming back and I have never been disappointed. Taste and visual side top level! Their sorbet of celery is wow! Saffron, calamar& fish with matching wine amazing.☺️

Fantastic restaurant and excellent . Great wines. One of the best restaurants in Brussels!

Once again, we had a fantastic experience at the Stirwen! After several visits, we remain astonished by the quality of what's inside the plates as well as outside. The chef (François-Xavier) and the waiters (Oriane and Florian), offered an amazing experience to celebrate a special occasion for us. We'll go again, and again... and again! Thank you! 👏

Very good restaurant. Every plate is interesting and adds something to the meal. Great wine selection. Definitely a nice place for a diner.

An excellent food experience! Nice and small restaurant with very little noise, so it is a relaxing atmosphere. Staff is very friendly and provides excellent service. Prices are surprisingly decent for a restaurant like this. Hightly recommended if you are in Brussels, for any occation.

We had a perfect evening with delicious food! Every course was a taste explosion and the paired wines were perfect matches. Highly recommended! Also super nice and authentic staff, lively yet calm atmosphere and the chef himself brought some of the courses. We will definitely come again!

Sigh. I was talked into Stirwen by a travel mate who has a thing for fine dining. I, too, enjoy fine dining on occasion, but as someone who doesn't eat beef or pork, I have to thoroughly vet the restaurant beforehand to make sure I don't end up eating an air sandwich. Well, that is exactly what happened at Stirwen. I ordered the "Black truffle and winter vegetables (vegetarian)". Turns out it was literally a spoonful of risotto and then a pot of carrots and other root vegetables that I had to share with a friend that ordered the same. I was also promised a vegetarian amuse bouche that never arrived. Thanks for nothing, guys. The final straw was when my travel mate (the one who originally chose the place) had an issue with her wine and ordered a replacement. This girl has traveled/lived all over the world, is a connoisseur of all things lux, and definitely knows her wine. The sommelier was incredibly rude to her. At this point, we were over Stirwen. Two stars (rather than 1) because one of my other travel mates actually enjoyed her "Suckling pig Iberico de bellota". Hey, I'm annoyed, not petty.

Top-notch food, friendly staff, nice and calm ambience. The wine pairings were excellent, and varied in terms of geographical origin. Great experience.

5 star service. The food was outstanding. I recommend this restaurant. They have a great wine list and the selection of main dishes is just right. I would recommend a larger menu, but each item we tried was great.