6x trendy restaurants in Brussels

Imagine: you are wandering through the city, your feet tapping over cobblestones and, your eyes searching for something special. And then you discover Buddy Buddy, a pink, minimalist nook on Rue des Drapiers. This stylish gem definitely belongs in the list of Brussels' cutest restaurants.The smell of freshly roasted nuts fills the air and behind the bar are baristas with spoons full of almond butter. Everything at this Brussels restaurant is stylish and 100% plant-based. The real eye-catcher is the space visually divided in two by contrasting wall colours.

In their own workshop, a few streets away, they roast organic nuts such as hazelnuts from Piedmont. They carefully process these into velvety butters. These butters form the basis for creative drinks like the Almond Butter Chai but are also delicious on your toast with a pinch of sea salt, or just... straight from the jar. For foodies who love eating out in Brussels, Buddy Buddy is a can't-miss stop.

Curious what this spot on the list of hip restaurants in Brussels has to offer? Lil Bao immediately stands out thanks to its bright yellow façade: bright, cheerful and unmissable. You'll also find that vibrant colour inside on the walls, the chairs and even the counter is radiant yellow.

Lil Bao serves delicious, airy bao buns inspired by Taiwanese street food, but completely vegan. Perfect if you want to eat out in Brussels and fancy something original. The menu is compact but creative. To me, the bao buns with pulled jackfruit or stewed aubergine look delicious. "One bao at a time" is the motto of founders Hsuan and Michal, who want to show that plant-based food is not only good for the planet, but also irresistibly delicious. Besides bao, dim sums and noodles are also on the menu. Or opt for the surprising dessert bao with banana and peanut butter.

Blue tiles, terracotta walls and soft lights on the wall give this Brussels pizzeria a modern, Mediterranean charm. Pizzeria Biga in Brussels serves Neapolitan pizzas with character: airy, light and full of flavour. The secret? The 'biga', a naturally fermented pre-dough that creates a cloud-like texture. The pizzas are generously topped, fresh from the wood-fired oven and perfect to pair with a bottle of wine from next door - literally, as the wine shop next door delivers the natural wine to your table. Personally, I can really recommend the 'Pistacchiosa' with creamy pistachio pesto and stracciatella, SO tasty.

Extra special: the in-house mozzabar with daily fresh burrata, smoked provola and fior di latte from local ateliers. Or opt for a kombucha or kefir from Brussels. This isalcohol-free, fresh and full of probiotics.

In green Uccle, one of the most charming neighbourhoods of Brussels, lies Bouchéry. One of the city's most unusual restaurants. Here, chef Damien Bouchery cooks with the seasons, with vegetables playing the leading role. The menu includes surprising combinations like kohlrabi with apple and kiwi, served with homemade sourdough bread and drinks like apple-laurel kefir. Everything here is about simplicity and attention. The interior is warm and natural: mud walls, wooden furniture, linen curtains and an open kitchen that cooks on an open fire. In summer, dine in the wild garden behind the restaurant.

This restaurant in Brussels goes beyond taste alone. It has its own vegetable garden and composts all organic waste. This takes sustainability to the core. Bouchéry is the place for those who want to eat consciously and enjoy pure, seasonal flavours.

At Flamme, one of the hippest restaurants in Brussels, everything revolves around the power of fire, which is where the name comes from. In the open kitchen, you see how ingredients are roasted, grilled and smoked over open flames. This not only provides a spectacular sight, but also deep, smoky flavours. Flamme serves dishes to share, with a creative twist and plenty of seasonal produce. You might taste a pita roll with yoghurt cream and figs, or a perfectly grilled steak with kimchi. The wine list also surprises. Think fresh natural wines and rich biodynamic bottles, carefully chosen to match the dishes.

And when the sun shows itself? Then enjoy a seat on the terrace, ideal for a long evening full of fire and flavour.