Chez Léon, Brussels

What things to do. Restaurant and bar in Brussels - find me a restaurant and find me a bar here for dinner and drinks in Belgium. A stone's throw from the Brussels Grand Place , the "rich theatre" to borrow a phrase from Jean Cocteau, is the Ilot Sacré. At the heart of this neighbourhood, the Léon restaurant, temple of mussels and chips, has been in existence for more than 100 years.

It invokes the idea of la Belgique Joyeuse , [joyful Belgium ] and represents one of the flowers of our national gastronomy. Home of excellent Brussels cuisine, this restaurant has managed to gain the sympathy of the general public and can satisfy the standards of the greatest gourmet. Simplicity, a warm welcome and a picturesque atmosphere are all used to convince the customer of its worth. The years passed and Léon became, at the very heart of the Ilôt Sacré in Brussels , as famous as Manneken-Pis. From noon to midnight , customers were served in an atmosphere of good humour and simplicity. Every day, more than one thousand meals are served with a smile. The tablecloths are made of paper, the service is snappy, the kitchen looks out directly onto the dining area and everyone enjoys their meal in the best of humour.