This former garage below a secondhand bookstore is in the up-and-coming area around Châtelain. It is divided up into a sleek kitchen at one end, a large seating area with communal and individual tables in the middle, and a lounge area with large sofas and a faux camper van for children at the far end. Suitably odd artifacts are on the shelves, there are random portraits on the walls, and the china is all mismatched. Casual and fun, it's run by a chef who is known for his mobile restaurant in a van. Still, the food can be inventive. There's always a soup of the day, served in a large tureen left on the table for you to help yourself. Organic ingredients appear in the leek vinaigrette with marinated mushrooms, artichokes with a truffle vinaigrette, and mackerel served with nettle mousse and root vegetables. The generally delicious desserts might include the gooey, banana-filled banoffee pie. The bread is great, the all-day service is friendly, and the organic wines and beers are well chosen.
Brussels
Travel Guide
Brussels› Restaurant
Garage à Manger
Rue Washington 185
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Ixelles
Hours
Mon–Thurs and Sat–Sun 10am–6:30pm, Fri 10am–9pm
Transportation
Tram 94 to Vleurgat
Phone
02/880–67–74
Prices
Two-course lunch €15, three-course lunch €18, brunch €25 brunch, four-course dinner €30
Cuisine Type
Belgian, French
Web site
Garage à Manger
Map
Rue Washington 185 BrusselsNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.