Two Michelin stars since before most restaurants in Brussels existed, and an Art Nouveau interior designed by Valère Dumortier in the Horta tradition that would be reason enough to visit even if the kitchen served nothing at all. Comme Chez Soi has been the Wynants family project since 1926 — nearly a century of Belgian haute cuisine refined to a state of quiet perfection. The dining room is an intimate jewel box of sinuous ironwork and stained glass, every seat framed by the curving lines Dumortier borrowed from his master's vocabulary. The cooking is classical French-Belgian at its most exacting: langoustines, sole, game in season, sauces built with the patience of another era. This is not innovation for its own sake but mastery sustained across generations.
Location
Centre / Louise, Brussels
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The langoustine preparations are legendary — let the kitchen guide you. Sole meuniere, game dishes in autumn, the cheese trolley for its depth of Belgian and French selections. The tasting menu is the truest expression of the kitchen's ambitions. Wine pairings are exceptional, drawing heavily from Burgundy and the Rhone.
Dinner on Thursday or Friday for the full theatrical experience without Saturday's crush. Book three to four weeks ahead — this is one of the most celebrated restaurants in Belgium. Lunch is slightly more accessible and bathes the Art Nouveau interior in natural light.
Reservations essential, book well in advance via their website. Jacket expected for men. Tasting menu runs approximately 200-250 euros per person before wine. Cards accepted. Place Rouppe is a short walk from Gare du Midi or tram stops along Anspach. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.