Jardin des olives
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Jardin des olives

On the Brussels pedestrian street Marché au Charbon sits a little gem: a tiny bistro brimming with charm and warmth, serving bistronomy cuisine in its finest form. It's well worth discovering.

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L’Express
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L’Express

In my ongoing quest to discover the best affordable meals in Brussels, I'd like to introduce you to L'Express. Nestled on a charming side street just off the famous Grande Place, this restaurant is far more than your typical fast-food joint. L'Express specializes in Lebanese cuisine, serving up incredibly fresh and authentic dishes that stay true to their native roots.

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Zeitoun
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Zeitoun

The little green oasis in Brussels center has some of the best Lebanese food in town. Zeitoun is a great place for lunch on a warm summer day, their terrace is filled with plants and eclectic furniture. A perfect place for a relaxing and peaceful meal. Everything is home made and they pride themselves on their products.

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Wantany
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Wantany

The first word that comes to mind when I think of Wantany is : home. Coming to Wantany is like a welcoming hug. You’re always welcomed with a warm smile, either by owner Nadège Witco or her sister. During the lunch service, you will find Nadège’s mother hard at work in the kitchen. Making all those handmade wontons they’re famous for.

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Frank
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Frank

Needing a little me-time before my shift on a Wednesday, I headed over to Frank restaurant for one of their famous eggs Benedicts. I wasn’t disappointed! I was stunned to see this perfect poached egg and mouth watering smoked salmon in front of me.

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Yi Chan
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Yi Chan

Yi Chan is an exceptional Asian restaurant, a few steps away from the Brussels Stock Exchange/Bourse/Beurs, on the popular Jules Van Praet street. The award winning bartender and owner, Yen Pham, makes exceptional cocktails. But the food is what makes me come back here every time.

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Toucan sur Mer
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Toucan sur Mer

An incredible establishment for anything seafood. We had shellfish until we couldn’t shellfish no more! Of course, seafood comes at a price, but this place is incredibly fresh and the service is great!

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Mission Massala’s Bombay BBQ
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Mission Massala’s Bombay BBQ

You might know Mission Masala’s two other establishments in Antwerp and Ghent. Booming with success, they’ve now extended their kitchen to Brussels with their new address: Bombay BBQ.

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Albert
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Albert

Brunchers rejoice! I found an incredible brunch in Brussels at Albert. Situated on the 5th floor of the Bibliothèque royale de Belgique, Mont des Arts, this rooftop restaurant has breathtaking views and a gorgeous space in an iconic building.

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Yummy Bowl
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Yummy Bowl

Yummy Bowl is a small restaurant around the corner from the well known “pita street”. Just a few streets away from Grande Place. They make delicious salads with all sorts of noodles, pasta and loaded with fresh veggies and herbs. Really worth a try and an easy option for a lunch on the go.

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Al Piccolo Mondo
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Al Piccolo Mondo

Our dinner at Al Piccolo Mondo was like coming home to a warm hug. The smiles and greetings at the door were enough to make us feel like we were long lost friends, finally seeing each other again. Even though it was our very first visit.

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Winery
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Winery

Winery - La Cave à Manger. When a wine bar masters the kitchen, beautiful things happen. This little discovery at Place Brugmann today was one of those happy marriages between years of wine knowledge and creative chefs.

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