Hunting season has begun!
Joy to all carnivores!
During hunting season in Belgium, wild game meat takes center stage on the culinary scene. This centuries-old tradition sees hunters venture into the picturesque Ardennes forests in pursuit of deer, boar, and other game. The season, typically from October to December, not only provides a thrilling pastime but also a source of exceptional gastronomic delight.
***Be sure to keep an eye on the restaurant’s menus as their choices will change as the season progresses.
Wild Game in Brussels
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La Bonne Chère
1000 - My favorite restaurant in Brussels center is serving wild partridge to start the season. Do not hesitate with La Bonne Chère, it’s exquisite!
Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.
Thursday and Friday for lunch -
Les Petits Bouchons
1180 - Les Petits Bouchons is starting the season with a wild boar stew (civet de sanglier)
Open from Tuesday to Saturday evenings -
Au Repos de la Montagne
1180 - A laidback restaurant that brings you some of the best comfort food at Place Saint-Job. They’re starting off with a vegetarian wild mushroom stew this season.
The wild meat will be avialable in November and December.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner -
Al Piccolo Mondo
1060 - Al Piccolo Mondo is serving their famous pheasant for two people, carved and presented at your table. You can also savor their hare saddle and wild partridge
Open for Lunch and dinner - 7/7 -
Henri
1000 - Henri, a favorite of mine of Brussels center is serving wild duck and girolles croquettes.
Open from Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner -
Les Eleveurs
1500 - Exceptionally, a restaurant in Halle, Les Eleveurs. Situated next to the Halle train station, this long standing establishment serves wild duck this season.
It should be noted that they are hosting their yearly Wildkermis events on November 7th and 21st, and December 12th.
Open from Wednesday to Friday for lunch and Monday to Friday for dinner. Saturdays and brunch are once a month. -
La Belle Maraîchère
1000 - Every year i book a table here during hunting season. Their saddle of hare is incredible. They also offer pheasant Brabançonne and fine champagne
Open from Friday to Monday - for lunch and dinner. Tuesday lunch -
Les Brigittines
1000 - This year at Les Brigittines, roasted partridge is served on the evening menu.
Open from Monday to Friday - for lunch and dinner -
Crush
1000 - Crush at Place du Béguinage have partridge as a suggestion and are open on Mondays!
Open from Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, Friday for lunch and dinner. Saturday evening -
Le Pilea
1180 - A little bistro with a Parisian flair near Churchill will be serving wild game this season. I will be updating their offers as soon as they become available.
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Wine bar des Marolles
1000 - This exceptional address in the Marolles is serving wild duck with sauce Grand Veneur.
Open from Thursday and Friday for dinner. Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. -
Restaurant JB
1000 - A family owned restaurant since 1970, this fine dining establishment is serving partridge roasted in grape leaves with apples and cranberries. As well as saddle of hare and pheasant.
Open from Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturday evening -
L'Harmony
1150 - A few steps from Stockel is this local bistro that is full of life and happy patrons. This will be starting their hunting season dishes from October 15th.
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L'improbable
1050 - A few steps away from Etterbeek train station is L'improbale, A bistronomy restaurant that is serving venison filet with sauce Grand Veneur for the season's opening.
Open from Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturday evenings -
Le Tournant
1050 - This bistronomie establishment is kicking off the season with a wild boar stew. This restaurant offers a fine dinning menu in a laid back atmosphere.
Open from Wednesday to Friday for lunch and Monday to Friday for dinner. -
Cafe Restaurant de la Forêt
3090 - Just on the border of Brussels and Flanders sits this 60 year old classic Belgian establishment. I have beautiful memories of this place, in the village of Jesus-Eik Overijse, just after a long walk in the Soignes forest. They start the season with venison.
Open Non-stop from Wednesday to Sunday -
Ivresse
1180 - Ivresse is serving pigeon with morilles on their current menu. A perfect place to enjoy beautiful Belgian gastronomy.
Open from Wednesday to Saturday for dinner -
Bouillon
1000 - This Parisian low-cost restaurant concept came to Brussels late last year. They are serving as starters pheasant croquettes and wild boar pâté. And as mains: wild hare parmentier and civet de biche Grand Veneur.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner -
Vincent
1000 - Restaurant Vincent, an establishment that has a history from the turn of the century, have a great selection. A selection of hare pâté, pheasant Brabançonne and wild boar stew are on offer.
Open from Monday to Saturday - for lunch and dinner -
Le Fringant
1050 - In the trendy part of Ixelles, sits this stylish French bistro, Le Fringant. Generous and delicious, they will be serving venison and wild duck to start the season. Followed by wild hare
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Ploegmans
1000 - Ploegmans, a heart warming institution in the Marolles is serving half a pheasant Brabançonne and venison filet.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Sunday lunch