
Top restaurants with air conditioning in Brussels
Brussels, like every other major city, can be brutal when the heat turns up in the summer months. I had a dear friend suggest I share places that have cooling systems, since air conditioned establishments tend to be rare here, here’s my pick of places to stay cool when the heat is on!
Where to stay cool this summer
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Al Piccolo Mondo
1060 Louise - A favourite of mine in Brussels. The best way to describe Al Piccolo Mondo is 80’s chic Italian/Belgian cuisine. It’s like a warm hug with classical service and food.
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L'Ogenblik
1000 Galerie des Princes - Situated in one of the most beautiful galleries in Brussels since 1969, this café théâtre (after theater bistro) not only serves fine Belgian and French dishes, they also have very good service.
They’re open late, you can still sit down for a meal at 23:00 from Tuesday to Saturday. -
La Belle Maraîchère
1000 Place Sainte- Catherine - With over 50 years experience, this fine dining restaurant serves exceptional Belgian classics. A welcoming setting and great service.
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Floyd's
1000 Parc Royal - At the heart of Floyd's culinary offerings is the innovative concept of "Bistronomy to share," spearheaded by the renowned Chef Paco Martinez Benavente. Dishes that are continually refreshed to reflect the finest ingredients available.
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La Médina
1050 Ixelles - La Médina has been a cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine for over 30 years. This restaurant attracts patrons from all over Belgium, drawn by its flavorful tagines, renowned couscous, and quality grilled
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La Fruitière
1000 Manneken Pis - A delightful fusion of cheese shop, aging cellar, and intimate tasting bar. This charming establishment offers a unique experience for cheese enthusiasts, allowing patrons to savor a curated selection of cheeses on-site.
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Bouillon
1000 Centre - A Brussels brasserie at affordable prices. Here you can have Belgian classics as well as seafood platters.
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Beaucoup Fish
1000 KVS Theater - An exceptional fish restaurant with creative dishes. very good wines and great service
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Maison Vincent
1000 Centre - This Unesco protected establishment has been around since 1905. The serve Belgian classics and aged beef from Dierendonck.
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Brighton Restaurant
1000 European quarter - They offer you French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Enjoy a fine dining experience in an elegant setting, perfectly located between Brussels city centre and the European quarter,
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The Dominican
1000 Place de la Monnaie - This elegant hotel restaurant offers delicious dishes every day of the week. A romantic setting for any special occasion.
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Rotisse
1000 Bourse - Rotisse celebrates one of the city's most cherished culinary staples: roasted chicken. Historically, Brusseleirs were fondly nicknamed "kiekefretters," or chicken eaters, due to their love for this comforting dish.
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The 1040
1040 Place Jourdan - The 1040 restaurant is one of those fine dining experiences that kind of takes your breath away. Chef Jean-Philippe Watteyne and chef Gabriele Petrucci have sought out the best of the Belgian terroir to delight the taste buds.