Guidebook for Saint-Gilles
Food Scene
Great organic and local food.
You can choose between two different meals everyday: vegetarian or meat/fish.
Everything is super fresh and they also have a great selection of wines and beers.
The best is to take away (to the park?) as there are not so many seats inside.
18 locals recommend
Au Marché Noir
36 Av. Adolphe DemeurGreat organic and local food.
You can choose between two different meals everyday: vegetarian or meat/fish.
Everything is super fresh and they also have a great selection of wines and beers.
The best is to take away (to the park?) as there are not so many seats inside.
My favorite restaurant in Brussels is just a few meters from my apartment!
Impressively busy at lunchtime on a Friday - so make sure you call them. So many details to make you smile and want to hang out here - table reservation hand written in pink, cosy cushions, friendly staff, jovial blackboard etc...
Service is pretty quick .. and the food is even better than the service. Tasty, healthy, varied. Probably the best sit-down lunch spot in the area
28 locals recommend
Prélude
82 Rue Antoine BréartMy favorite restaurant in Brussels is just a few meters from my apartment!
Impressively busy at lunchtime on a Friday - so make sure you call them. So many details to make you smile and want to hang out here - table reservation hand written in pink, cosy cushions, friendly staff, jovial blackboard etc...
Service is pretty quick .. and the food is even better than the service. Tasty, healthy, varied. Probably the best sit-down lunch spot in the area
Good, inexpensive, great staff and a great atmosphere to read or chill out a little bit. Crowdy on sunny days, holidays and weekend.
108 locals recommend
Le Dillens
11 Pl. Julien DillensGood, inexpensive, great staff and a great atmosphere to read or chill out a little bit. Crowdy on sunny days, holidays and weekend.
Prices are above what you could expect for this kind of place, but they serve organic products. Everything is home-made and fresh, bred included.
As it is a small, they have only few tables and it can be complicated to sit. I do like the decoration though, it is very clear inside - white walls and clear wood. They have gorgeous ceramic dishes, and the floor is made of beautiful ancient cement tiles.
13 locals recommend
Chana
24 Parv. de Saint-GillesPrices are above what you could expect for this kind of place, but they serve organic products. Everything is home-made and fresh, bred included.
As it is a small, they have only few tables and it can be complicated to sit. I do like the decoration though, it is very clear inside - white walls and clear wood. They have gorgeous ceramic dishes, and the floor is made of beautiful ancient cement tiles.
Cafe La Pompe
211 Chau. de WaterlooSlow service but great hot-dogs!
Typical Belgian fries, nothing else.
It can be crowded at times.
69 locals recommend
Friterie de la Barrière
5 Av. du ParcTypical Belgian fries, nothing else.
It can be crowded at times.
Fernand Obb Delicatessen
27 Rue de TaminesLe 203
203 Chau. de WaterlooParks & Nature
You wouldn’t know at first sight, but Brussels is one of the greenest capitals in Europe and one of its parks I enjoy the most is the Forest park, one of the oldest in town, and one of the hilliest. These remains of an old forest once belonged to a rich lace merchant, Guillaume Duden who donated it to king Leopold II on the condition it would be turned into a public park carrying his name, and so it happened a century ago. This oasis of tranquillity offers a nice walk in fresh air all year long, some historical buildings and interesting sleighing possibilities in wintertime
162 locals recommend
Forest Park
You wouldn’t know at first sight, but Brussels is one of the greenest capitals in Europe and one of its parks I enjoy the most is the Forest park, one of the oldest in town, and one of the hilliest. These remains of an old forest once belonged to a rich lace merchant, Guillaume Duden who donated it to king Leopold II on the condition it would be turned into a public park carrying his name, and so it happened a century ago. This oasis of tranquillity offers a nice walk in fresh air all year long, some historical buildings and interesting sleighing possibilities in wintertime
Shopping
Carrefour market
55 Pl. JourdanSupermarket
Proxy Barriere St-Gilles
100 Chau. de WaterlooSupermarket
Entertainment & Activities
Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit when visiting. This city has a lot of Art Deco swimming pools. One of them is situated in Saint Gilles. It was built round 1904 and definitely radiates a luxurious charm.
You enter through large wooden swinging doors and arrive in a grand opening hall with cafetaria. Above the pool there is a roof entirely made of glass to enlighten your swimming time. Definitely worth a visit and enjoy.
22 locals recommend
Piscine communale Victor Boin
38 Rue de la PercheDon’t forget to bring your bathing suit when visiting. This city has a lot of Art Deco swimming pools. One of them is situated in Saint Gilles. It was built round 1904 and definitely radiates a luxurious charm.
You enter through large wooden swinging doors and arrive in a grand opening hall with cafetaria. Above the pool there is a roof entirely made of glass to enlighten your swimming time. Definitely worth a visit and enjoy.
UGC Toison d'Or Cinema
8 Av. de la Toison d'OrDrinks & Nightlife
Interesting and unique combinations that you won't find anywhere else. This gem is hidden on the Sablon but once you discover it, you'll want to go back for more. Two downsides - the close early and seating is limited. Regardless, I highly recommend!
41 locals recommend
Humus x Hortense
2 Rue de VergniesInteresting and unique combinations that you won't find anywhere else. This gem is hidden on the Sablon but once you discover it, you'll want to go back for more. Two downsides - the close early and seating is limited. Regardless, I highly recommend!
Café La Biche
1 Pl. Maurice van MeenenGetting Around
Bruxelles-Midi station
47B Avenue Fonsny