Food & Drinks
Enjoying Belgium’s legendary cuisine
As a multilingual country that hosts several international governmental organisations, it’s no surprise that its culinary scene is also very varied. It reflects a mixture of neighbouring countries' food, such as Germany, France and the Netherlands, with its own unique spin on many of these cuisines.
Moules-frites (mussels with fries) is one of its most beloved dishes along with carbonade flamande, a Flemish beef stew flavoured with beer. Of course, you can also savour Belgium’s favourite drink in its many pubs. Beer is usually served in large glasses, including Leffe, Stella Artois and many regional varieties.
Booking a holiday letting in Brussels, you can enjoy fine dining at Sea Grill or La Truffe Noire, the latter specialising in luxurious dishes made with truffles. The Jane in Antwerp is located in the chapel of a former hospital, and Grand Café Horta is housed in a magnificent art nouveau setting. For more low-key options in any town in Belgium, head to a brasserie and enjoy a great taste of the local food.