For the whole family and all tastes!
Eating in Brussels with children or teenagers is easy!
We have selected, by district, the brasseries near the Grand-Place, the covered food courts when it rains, the cult chip shops and the unusual restaurants.
For each address: where, for whom (strollers, tribes, teenagers) and the essentials to book without stress. All you have to do is choose… and to enjoy yourself!
Icons around the Grand Place
At Leon’s
Mussels and chips institution since 1893: a large, well-established brasserie, continuous service and a readable menu (fish, grilled meats, salads, Belgian classics). Lively atmosphere that absorbs noise well – handy when there are many of you.
📍ADDRESS: Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Families in a hurry: you are seated quickly and served quickly.
– “Difficult” children: wide choice, simple accompaniments.
– Groups/tribes: large tables possible.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles
Large Brussels house for traditional cuisine (shrimp croquettes, waterzooi, carbonnade), elegant rooms and classic service. Ideal for “ticking” off a first Belgian table just a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place.
📍ADDRESS: Rue des Bouchers 13, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Parents who want “real Belgian food”.
– Lunches before/after visit to the historic center.
Tavern of the Passage
Spectacular Art Deco brasserie under the glass roofs of the Galleries: Brussels dishes, beautiful desserts, very professional staff. A “wow” décor that also appeals to teenagers for photos.
📍ADDRESS: Galerie de la Reine 30, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– “Occasional” family outing (birthday, trip).
– Teenage photographers (iconic frame).
– Compact stroller (circulation possible but busy room).
The Golden Wheel
Belle Époque décor and Belgian specialties served without fuss. The address is 2 minutes from the Grand-Place: very convenient between two visits.
📍ADDRESS: Rue des Chapeliers 26, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Families looking for a well-placed “classic”.
– Children/teenagers: familiar dishes (steak,…).
– Lunches/evenings before a night walk.
The Cirio
Art Nouveau brasserie from 1886, woodwork and mirrors, retro atmosphere. We come for the atmosphere and the simple dishes well sent, in the heart of the pedestrian area.
📍ADDRESS: Rue de la Bourse 18, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Fans of history & beautiful cafes.
– Late snacks/quick meals in the centre.
– Teenagers curious about “vintage addresses.
Covered food courts
WOLF Food Market
Former bank transformed into a design hall: 17 kitchens, bar and microbrewery. You sit down, scan the QR code, everyone chooses their dish (pizzas, ramen, mezze, tacos, bowls…) and you are called for collection.
📍ADDRESS: Rue du Fossé-aux-Loups 48C, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Tribe with different tastes: everyone is happy.
– Strollers & children: large spaces, fluid service.
– Rainy day: large covered volume, relaxed atmosphere.
Gare Maritime – Food Market
Monumental wooden hall within Tour & Taxis: 10 street-food kiosks , large central bar, numerous seats, regular entertainment. Very comfortable when it’s raining or hot.
📍ADDRESS: Rue Picard 9, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Families who want to eat quickly, well and seated.
– Stroller/tribes: wide aisles, large tables.
– Combo exit: WOM (XXL illusions) + nearby Tour & Taxi park.
Cult chip shops & street-food
Fritland
The most central chip shop: crispy cones, “machine guns”, sauces. We recover and set up on the pedestrian area.
📍ADDRESS: Rue Henri Maus 49, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Small appetites, tight budgets.
– Teenagers between two photo spots.
– Express break before a museum.
Antoine House
Legendary chip shop on a very lively square in the European quarter. The atmosphere is joyful, the portions generous.
📍ADDRESS: Place Jourdan 1, 1040 Etterbeek.
FOR WHOM?
– Families in urban picnic mode.
– Teenagers who are fans of “Belgian street-food”.
– Before/after Parlamentarium & HEH.
Frit Flagey
Iconic kiosk on Place Flagey: wait a minute, it’s worth it. Ponds just a stone’s throw away to sit if the weather permits.
📍ADDRESS: Place Eugène Flagey (kiosk), 1050 Ixelles.
FOR WHOM :
– Savoury snack after a walk in the Ponds.
– Teenagers + scooters/skateboards on the square.
– Small budgets.
Noordzee – North Sea
Comptoir de la mer en plein air: shrimp croquettes, fish & chips, seafood tapas… We eat standing up on barrels, ultra fast service.
📍ADDRESS: Rue Sainte-Catherine 45, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Curious children who snack “like the grown-ups”.
– Teenagers: photo spot + square atmosphere.
– Lunch in 20 minutes between two visits.
Immersive & Unique Frames
Atomium Restaurant
Lunch in the upper sphere of the Atomium, with a 360° view of the entire city. Contemporary Belgian cuisine, attentive service; Remember to book.
📍ADDRESS: Square de l’Atomium, 1020 Brussels (Laeken).
FOR WHOM :
– Families who want to mark the trip.
– Teenagers: unbeatable panoramic photos.
– Perfect combo with Mini-Europe right next door.
Chalet Robinson
Brasserie on an island in the middle of the woods, accessible by small boat. Waterfront terrace, Sunday brunch, pedal boats depending on the season.
📍ADDRESS: Sentier de l’Embarcadère 1, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Little ones & strollers: gentle adventure, zero cars.
– Nature families: a break in the countryside.
– Birthdays to celebrate without leaving the city.
Hard Rock Cafe Brussels
Rock-memorabilia, burgers and American classics in a sixteenth-century mansion overlooking the Grand-Place.
📍ADDRESS: Grand-Place 12A, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Teenagers (music, goodies, photos).
– Children: simple formulas, fast service.
– “Fun” evenings after the illuminated Grand-Place.
The Little Chef
3D table mapping dinner show: a “mini-chef” cooks with animation directly on your table, synchronized with a multi-course menu (at Martin’s Brussels EU hotel).
📍ADDRESS: Boulevard Charlemagne 80, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Teens & pre-teens: wow effect guaranteed, without language barrier.
– Families celebrating an event.
– Best from ~8–10 years old (duration, dark room).
In the Dark
Meal in total darkness, served by a visually impaired team ; surprise menu and unique sensory experience (at the Stanhope Hotel).
📍ADDRESS: Rue du Commerce 9, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Curious teenagers, open to experiments.
– “Occasion” evenings to be marked.
– Avoid if hypersensitive to darkness.
Flylounge
Themed restaurant in a real aircraft cabin on the ground, with cockpit and entertainment on certain days.
📍ADDRESS: Rue du Commerce 65, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Aviation fans (especially teenagers).
– Families who want an unusual décor.
– Little actors: photos at the controls!
NEMO 33
View of one of the deepest diving pools in the world, thanks to large windows from the Asian restaurant. Calm, surprising, hypnotic to watch.
📍ADDRESS: Rue de Stalle 333, 1180 Uccle.
FOR WHOM :
– Children/teenagers fascinated by water and sport.
– Zen families: soothing atmosphere.
– “Rain” afternoon: 100% indoors.
Kabuki
Sushi-train on a long conveyor + teppan-yaki stations with culinary show; Large capacity, lively atmosphere.
📍 ADDRESS: Rue du Marché aux Poulets 32, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Teenagers: playful, spectacular, easy.
– Groups of friends/cousins: everyone picks.
– Quick lunches near the cinemas/shopping.
Piola Libri
Italian bookshop + wine bar & cucina : antipasti, pasta, platters, good wines in the middle of books and small concerts/meetings. Warm atmosphere, continuous service depending on the day.
📍ADDRESS: Rue Franklin 66–68, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Families with older children/teenagers (quiet, tight tables)
– After a visit to the Parlamentarium / House of European History
– Lovers of Italy (simple dishes, neat products)
The Singing Fool’s Hut
Dinner in a perched cabin (menu by Maison Félix): intimate micro-room above the garden, magical décor. Very limited capacity (up to 4 people), reservation essential.
📍 ADDRESS: Avenue de Fré 176, 1180 Brussels.
FOR WHOM :
– Special occasion (birthday, surprise) with older children/teenagers
– Restricted tribe (2–4 people); access by stairs
– Avoid with stroller/toddlers (small space)
Addresses that work with teenagers
Umamido
Customizable broths, noodles, and toppings; Fast service, perfect after a big walk.
📍 ADDRESSES:
– Bourse (Rue Henri Maus 37, 1000 Brussels)
– Bailli (Rue du Bailli 14, 1000 Brussels)
FOR WHOM :
– Hungry teens: generous portions.
– Children “team pasta & soup”: reassuring.
– Families in a hurry: 30–40 min meal.
Makisu
Rolls to compose, “fun” sushi, non-stop service. No need to book: you go in, you eat.
📍ADDRESSES:
– Bailli (Rue du Bailli 5, 1000 Brussels)
– Sainte-Catherine (Rue de Flandre 6, 1000 Brussels)
– Ma Campagne (Chaussée de Waterloo 361, 1060 Saint-Gilles)
– Boondael (Chaussée de Boondael 470, 1050 Ixelles)
FOR WHOM :
– Teenagers: fast “street-sushi” spirit.
– Controlled budgets.
– Groups: everyone composes their roll.
Café Belga
Large terrace on the square, music, continuous comings and goings; Simple menu (sandwiches, salads, waffles, drinks).
📍ADDRESS: Place Eugène Flagey 18, 1050 Ixelles.
FOR WHOM :
– Families on a walk in the Étangs d’Ixelles.
– Stroller & scooters: space in front of the terrace.
– Snack/aperitif at the end of the day.
A little sweet
Dandoy House
Brussels & Liège waffles in the historic tea-room, artisanal biscuits to bring back. A sweet must in the heart of the center.
📍Addresses: Tea-room & Waffles – Rue Charles Buls 14; Shop – Galerie du Roi 2, 1000 Brussels.
FOR WHOM?
– All ages: unanimous “waffle team”.
– Photo break + hot chocolate.
– Edible souvenirs to bring back.
Gaston 🍦 Glacier
Artisanal ice creams, waffles and cups; lively places to sit nearby.
📍ADDRESSES:
– Quai aux Briques 86, 1000 Brussels
– Place du Grand Sablon 9, 1000 Brussels
– Place Dumon 29, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
FOR WHOM?
– Children reward-after-museum.
– Teens: “signature” perfumes to try.
– Summer walks by the pools (Sainte-Catherine).
